Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
LEAN Construction Primer. AECOO Change Management – LEAN Construction are the path to improved productivity. If the architectural, engineering, construction, operations, and owners sector (AECOO) would stop its hype about digital transformation and BIM/3-D visualization and focus upon change management and associated LEAN construction methods significant benefits would be realized in relatively short order.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
In an unanimous 42-0 vote, the New York City Council approved a bill requiring workers on most construction sites (three stories high and greater) to complete at least 40 hours of safety training. The initial bill proposed to the council required 59 hours of training, but opponents said mandatory training requirements would put non-union and day workers at a disadvantage because, according to the New York Times report, many of those workers are immigrants or minorities who often lack the money o
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BD+C
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Since 2016, nearly 100,000 man-hours have been invested in the Old Chicago Main Post Office to prep the building and the site for its planned redevelopment. 200 construction workers from 27 construction-related firms have been on site and removed an estimated 20 million pounds of debris. Now, 601W Companies and Gensler have revealed detailed plans for the redevelopment.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Erie County, New York, took a positive step Wednesday towards solving both the skilled tradesman shortage and lower income unemployment. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz signed the First Source Policy yesterday requiring county construction projects worth more than $250,000 and involving at three workers to complete the job to hire qualified local residents within the 16 zipcode areas in the Greater Buffalo, New York area.
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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.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
A group of commercial manufacturers supported by International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) and members of the Hydronics Industry Alliance, a Committee of the Radiant Professionals Alliance, have released BEST: The Building Efficiency System Tool. Available free of charge, BEST allows users to accurately compare different styles of HVAC systems.
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Construction Marketing Ideas
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
There are stories that appropriately are filed in the weird category, and the report by Wired Magazine that self driving guru Anthony Levandowski established a “religious organization” in 2015 certainly takes us into a new realm. Levandowski, whose actions have led to a multi-billion lawsuit by Waymo (a division of Alphabet, which is the umbrella […].
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Two 100-year-old German warehouses in Wuhan, China, central China’s most populous city, will be conjoined to create a 150,000-sf Metro Museum. The new building will use 75,000 sf of the site for the museum while 64,000 sf will be for commercial use, including restaurants, a café, and a gift shop.
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
DHL Supply Chain, in partnership with Campbell Soup Company, recently celebrated the opening of a new distribution center in Fort Worth, TX. The facility covers nearly 10 football fields worth of space — roughly 578,000 feet — and will set Campbell’s distribution operations apart from its competitors, meeting increased customer demand and allowing for greater responsiveness.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s new rule regarding worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) in construction takes effect Sept. 23. The regulation sets out new protocols for minimizing worker exposure to silica. The rule is more comprehensive than the previous rule and will require contractors to make greater compliance efforts.
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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.
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
As more states struggle with extreme weather events, the 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard gives state-level policymakers a road map for building stronger and more-resilient communities. The 11th annual report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) shows which states are doing the best on energy efficiency — a critical tool for withstanding and recovering from storms and economic shocks.
Green Industry Professionals
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Most noticeable are the stunting, twisting and cupping of leaves on redbuds, oak trees and native flowering plants.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
In a new book, industry experts share tips on how to join the project leadership elite.
Green Industry Professionals
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
The former inmate borrowed lawn equipment from friends and family to start landscaping for minimum wage.
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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?
Green Industry Professionals
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Lawsuit accused woman of damaging Accurate Landscaping business through comments she posted on Facebook.
Green Industry Professionals
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
The engine and power equipment manufacturer is helping those affected by the recent hurricanes.
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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.
Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
There has been much talk about big data in recent years. Various organizations have changed their business model in order to effectively utilize big data tech. Similarly, various new players have realized the advantages of big data and have created new business models that benefit from it. What is Big.
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