5 technologies boosting productivity on the jobsite
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Here are the tech tools contractors say they are using to work smarter, more accurately and faster with fewer accidents and injuries.
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Colorado: Growing Their Own Talent
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Leveraging his state’s impressive assets, Gov. John Hickenlooper aims to plant Colorado’s flag on the summit of red-hot growth sectors like cybersecurity and unmanned aerial systems. - Read: Colorado: Growing Their Own Talent at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Why It May Be Time to Bring Back Kudos
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 17, 2018
With the skilled labor shortage in overdrive mode, finding new employees is an issue almost every construction business owner is facing right now. But another side of that issue is figuring out best practices for retaining the valuable employees you already have. Because of this, the CBO team is constantly in search of methods and strategies for keeping employees engaged.
Mel Robbins Inspires on Day 2 of Viewpoint Collaborate 2018
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Keynote presenter Mel Robbins gets attendees of Viewpoint’s Collaborate 2018 conference motivated during the morning general session. It’s the little things that can make a big difference. Small changes to your thinking, your habits and routines are tantamount to improving your outlook on life and achieving goals. That’s the message Mel Robbins delivered in her keynote speech on day two of Viewpoint’s Collaborate 2018 conference.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.
Robot dog coming to a construction site near you
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Boston Dynamics says its SpotMini robot is a good fit for jobsites due to its ability to survey a project via an onboard camera, pick up objects and navigate around obstacles.
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2 robots in tandem create 3D-printed building components
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Singapore-based researchers developed robotic printers that can create a concrete structure without colliding, paving the way for larger-scale collaborative printing in the future.
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Two New York firms implicated in minority contractor fraud
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 17, 2018
The FBI alleged Bell Mechanical and Kaplan Schmidt Electric used a "pass through" to fraudulently credit a minority-owned company for work it did not perform in the Rochester school district.
The Rhode Island School of Design receives its first new residence building in 30 years
BD+C
OCTOBER 17, 2018
It has been 30 years since the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) received a new student residence building, but that is about to change as Shawmut Design and Construction has recently broken ground on a new 43,500-sf residence hall on the Providence campus.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.
Department of Energy halts $17B nuclear facility construction
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 17, 2018
DOE nixed prime contractor CB&I Areva MOX Services, well into work at the South Carolina site, following claims of subpar construction and cost projections three times the original estimate.
Open design on the rise
BD+C
OCTOBER 17, 2018
With a new project on the horizon for Canada’s largest telecom, local structural engineering firm, Glotman-Simpson had an idea: The use of long-span composite steel decking could be ideal for such a large-scale project, contributing to an open, column-free design. So, they brought the idea to the attention of the architecture firm, Henriquez Partners.
Balfour Beatty tapped to manage Atlanta prefab tower project
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Offsite construction firm Prescient will prefabricate and install wall panels, structural columns, precast balconies and more for Toll Bros.' 13-story apartment high-rise.?
5 Tips To Make Your Construction Business More Profitable
cnstrctr
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Construction is a cut-throat industry, and making your construction business more profitable can be a challenge. Making more money isn’t rocket science, by following our five tips you’ll be increasing your profits in no time! Evaluate Your Competition and Charge Competitive Rates. Understanding your competition is key to making your construction business more profitable.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?
Howard Hughes Corp. breaks ground on Honolulu high-rise
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 17, 2018
The 42-story condo tower will offer 751 "micro-units," 150 workforce units, up to 11,300 square feet of retail and almost an acre of recreational space.
Salesforce Creating 600 Jobs In Georgia
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 17, 2018
The enterprise software company will invest $12.25 million to expand its regional headquarters in Atlanta's Buckhead district. - Read: Salesforce Creating 600 Jobs In Georgia at BusinessFacilities.com.
Managing editorial publicity: How to get started on the right track
Construction Marketing Ideas
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Positive news/video coverage of your business or practice in the news media, either local, specialized, or national, can have incredible return on investment. It may be wrong to say the coverage is free — because you generally need to put effort and resources (and often paid professional support) to work to achieve results, but you […].
Philadelphia plumbing code will now allow for more use of plastic pipes in high rises
BD+C
OCTOBER 17, 2018
After months of negotiation between residential builders and the plumbers union, Philadelphia is poised to allow the use of plastic pipes in high-rise residential construction. A memorandum of understanding hammered out by the Plumbing Advisory Board will be incorporated into the new building code next year. The City of Brotherly Love is one of only six major U.S. cities that still require the use of metal pipes in such projects.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.
Digital Deals: AECOM, Arrow foster digital transformation, InEight acquires AI scheduler
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Plus, ArchiCAD paired with Solibri's Model Checker and Viewpoint added Prophix' corporate performance management software to its Strategic Partner program.
Use Systems for Step-by-Step Success
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 17, 2018
The difference between big, successful, profitable, growing companies and small, struggling, unprofitable, stagnant companies is: systems.
Merck Opens New Pharma Packaging Center In Germany
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 17, 2018
The $73 million investment is part of wider $1 billion investment that will transform the Darmstadt site into the company’s contemporary global headquarters. - Read: Merck Opens New Pharma Packaging Center In Germany at BusinessFacilities.com.
Volvo Trucks Expands Remote Programming Service
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Remote programming is now available for Volvo trucks in the U.S. and Canada with GHG 2017 Volvo engines equipped with the company’s factory-installed connectivity hardware. The service allows for software and parameter updates wherever a cellular connection is available.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!
Construction Pours Out Campaign Funds for Candidates
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 17, 2018
With the federal midterm elections just a few weeks away and party control of both houses of Congress at stake, construction associations, companies and unions are making their late-in-the-game contributions to back favored candidates.
JGL Releases 3-Foot Boom Lift Platform
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 17, 2018
JGL has released a 3-foot platform, compatible with each of its engine-powered boom lifts. The 30x36-inch platform is available as an aftermarket purchase, or on new orders.
Analytics Platform Aims to Get the Most Out of Site Sensors
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Putting more sensors on a jobsite can tell you a lot about temperature, humidity, noise and vibration, but doing something useful with that data can be a daunting task.
Reveal Elements - Hidden Viewport
Revit OpEd
OCTOBER 17, 2018
The other day I was looking at a sheet a user reported it was impossible to select a floor plan view on. It seemed as though Revit did not see the view port on the sheet. People frequently pin views to make it a bit harder for other people to move them on a sheet accidentally. That will still allow a view port to be seen by Revit, it will still highlight as the cursor travels over it.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!
ASPE 2018 and Profession as Community
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 17, 2018
To be worthwhile a profession should be about more than just the work, more than about any amount of money to be made from the work.
Investigation Finds Sinking Did Not Cause Millennium Tower Cracks
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Allana Buick & Bers, a forensic engineer hired by the Millennium Tower Association, says the cracked window glass in Unit 36B of the San Francisco residential building was caused by an exterior impact.
Covington Water District Puts Lost Energy to Work with New Hydropower Turbine
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 17, 2018
The new turbine in Covington Water District’s water main will meet 70 percent of the district’s administrative energy needs.
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