Lets Build
AUGUST 17, 2017
Inspections are an essential part of the construction process. If done correctly, they can have tremendous advantages for anyone working in the industry. They can provide the certainty that everything proceeds as it should and in a safe way. It is clear that inspectors have a crucial job. They have.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 17, 2017
A Jackson, Tenn., jury has ruled Navistar must pay $31 million in damages for failing to disclose problems with its MaxxForce engines in the first judgment against the truck maker from dozens of lawsuits filed for damages related to the MaxxForce engine.
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BD+C
AUGUST 17, 2017
Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene. A name that’s difficult to say but hard to forget, at least among those within the build world who have worked on projects using the versatile material. It’s much easier to just go with the more mnemonic acronym “ETFE”. This little-known plastic polymer, first created in the 1930s, has suddenly become a build world staple – especially in projects like sporting venues, commercial outlets, educational buildings, resorts, transportation hubs, and other high visibility
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 17, 2017
Union ready-mix concrete truck drivers in Seattle voted to strike when their contract expired July 31. As of Wednesday, more than a quarter of them have walked off the job, according to the Seattle Times. Negotiations with five sand and gravel companies broke down several weeks ago after the companies and union representatives could not come to terms.
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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
AUGUST 17, 2017
Amid a building boom, New York City has experienced a rash of black market sales of fake OSHA safety certifications. Workers on big projects must have 10 hours of training approved by the OSHA and carry a card certifying that they have completed the training. The practice of selling fake cards has become so prevalent that officials from multiple agencies have started a new task force to get the fake cards off the streets and make sure workers get training.
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BD+C
AUGUST 17, 2017
The new Toyota Motor North American Headquarters brings together 19 different corporate functions on one 100-acre campus. The new LEED Platinum campus in Plano, Texas will house over 4,000 employees, including new hires and relocated workers from the Torrance, Calif., campus.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 17, 2017
A Jackson, Tennessee jury has ruled Navistar must pay $31M in damages for failing to disclose problems with its MaxxForce engines in the first judgment against the truck maker from dozens of lawsuits filed for damages related to the MaxxForce engine.
BD+C
AUGUST 17, 2017
At 1.4 million sf, the Hyatt Regency Seattle, currently under construction, is destined to become the largest hotel in the Pacific Northwest upon completion. The 45-story, 500-foot-tall tower is composed of two primary volumes.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 17, 2017
Safavieh, a manufacturer and distributor of home goods, will create 200 jobs and invest more than $60 million in a new Chatham County, GA distribution facility. Safavieh will build a 1.1 million-square-foot facility at the Savannah River International Trade Park. Photo: Safavieh. “The new facility will triple our Savannah warehouse capacity by the end of 2018 and will be customized for rugs and furniture,” said Darius Yaraghi, principal of Safavieh.
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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.
BD+C
AUGUST 17, 2017
It took nearly two decades, but a design-build team finally broke ground last month on a new branch of the public library system for the city of San Diego. The 14,376-sf Mission Hills-Hillcrest Harley & Bessie Knox Public Library—named after the city’s former mayor and his wife, whose family is one of the new library’s donors—will be nearly four times larger than the 3,850-sf, 56-year-old branch it replaces.
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 17, 2017
As more building owners become familiar with Building Information Modeling (BIM) contractors are realizing the need to embrace the BIM revolution.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 17, 2017
By Paul Levin, PSP In the typical construction project, the general contractor (GC) is committed to submitting a baseline schedule to the owner for approval. Because of the requirement for the baseline to be submitted prior to or within 30 days of the notice to proceed, the submitted baseline will contain either sufficient detail (if the contractor can get away with it) or be put together based upon how the GC’s project manager envisions the way the job will play out.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 17, 2017
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) released the August 2017 Mon
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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?
Construction Dive
AUGUST 17, 2017
This week's blog highlights from across the industry look at: Best States for Construction Worker SalariesImproving Your Organization’s Safety CultureAre Safety Helmets the New Hard Hats?Read more.
BD+C
AUGUST 17, 2017
Commercial construction spending in the second quarter of 2017 increased 13% from the same period last year and office construction rose 11%, according to the latest Marcum Commercial Construction Index.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
AUGUST 17, 2017
Construction spending in June declined from May but increased from a year ago as public investment shrank for nearly every type of structure, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials cautioned that the significant declines in public-sector construction spending come at a time when much of the nation’s public infrastructure is deteriorating due to age or overuse. “Construction spending is still increasing o
ENR Construction
AUGUST 17, 2017
The Olympia Odos project—largest of the five concessionaires with an original contract of more than $2 billion, now restructured in a reduced scope to $1.4 billion—comes with its share of Olympic-sized challenges.
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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.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 17, 2017
HMD Trucking, a transportation and logistics service provider, will expand its operations to northwest Indiana. The company, which broke ground on a 35,000-square-foot facility, will designate Indiana as its new corporate headquarters and plans to create up to 500 new jobs in the state by 2021. HMD Trucking plans to complete construction and move into its new Indiana facility in 2018.
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 17, 2017
RESNET is partnering with the International Code Council (ICC) to develop a national consensus standard for the rating of a home’s water efficiency, the Water Rating Index.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 17, 2017
International public-private partnerships to build a modern national motorway survived two decades of political and economical upheavals.
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 17, 2017
Everyone has a bucket list of the things he wants to do before he kicks the bucket. Do you have one for your business?
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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!
BD+C
AUGUST 17, 2017
The 62,000-sf Austin Independent School District Performing Arts Center in the Texas capital offers a 1,200-seat auditorium, 250-seat black box theater, and 100-seat multipurpose room. Its main lobby is created mostly of glass and shows off the vertical maple wood paneling inside. In order to create a cohesive design, Pfluger Associates Architects and Miro Rivera Architects specified PAC-CLAD metal panels on the exterior to complement the maple used in the main entry and lobby.
Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 17, 2017
Drones are rapidly changing the industry scenario, especially in the fields of civil engineering and surveying. They are reaching the odd locations that are untouched by the human resource. The application of this technology, though, goes beyond these two names. They are strongly imprinting their values across the industry, from real estate to golfing.
BD+C
AUGUST 17, 2017
An unused space has been repurposed as a multifunctional community area, bringing GrowNYC’s fresh food markets, recycling resource locations, and local garden support under one roof. GrowNYC, a sustainability-focused nonprofit, commissioned ORE Design to create the community events center and learning space, located near Union Square in Manhattan. Dubbed Farmhouse, the center includes a classroom forum, educational kitchen, and conference center.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 17, 2017
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) released the August 2017 Mon
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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!
BD+C
AUGUST 17, 2017
It doesn’t take long for the walls of a high-traffic commercial space to go from freshly painted to having the appearance of a runway at O’Hare International Airport. Benjamin Moore is hoping to rectify that situation with its new Ultra Spec SCUFF-X paint, a first-of-its-kind, one-component interior latex paint engineered specifically to resist scuff marks in high-traffic commercial environments.
Green Industry Professionals
AUGUST 17, 2017
Topics include how to get a healthy lawn by taking the guesswork out of managing destructive lawn pests and more.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 17, 2017
Check out this video published by The B1M to see how robots can tie rebar.
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