Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 27, 2018
Introducing our new Podcast series: A Viewpoint on Construction, Modern Takes on a Transforming Industry. Episode 1: Women in Construction. In this episode of A Viewpoint on Construction, we speak with Tara Kramer, owner of Ri-Ky Roofing and Sheet Metal and Angie Simon president of Western Allied Mechanical Inc. on what it means to be a woman in construction leadership today.
Construction Dive
JUNE 27, 2018
By making smart investments in tech and talent, contractors can capitalize on the $1.6 trillion productivity gap between the industry and the economy.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 27, 2018
Over the last three months, more than 500 construction professionals have gathered at eight separate events across the United States to network and learn about the latest construction best practices, industry thought leadership and groundbreaking construction technology. Viewpoint’s Digital Contractor Roadshow has provided attendees with an interactive environment designed to foster conversation, learn how to improve workflows and processes, identify untapped opportunities and drive more profita
Construction Dive
JUNE 27, 2018
One in 10 firms with $50 million or more in revenue use drones, according to new research, and the construction and engineering sector leads the way with a 35% adoption rate.
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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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 27, 2018
FMI’s principal consulting manager, Gregg Schoppman, gave presentations which asked difficult questions contractors face today.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 27, 2018
Episode 1: Women in Construction.
Construction Dive
JUNE 27, 2018
June product announcements include thermal mapping drone sensors and a virtual reality tool that lets team members across the country explore a 3D model to predict costs of changes in real-time.
BD+C
JUNE 27, 2018
Climate change is not a fashionable topic in certain quarters these days, but it cannot be ignored and will only get worse unless those who can do something about it take action. Since two-fifths of energy use in the U.S. can be attributed to buildings (including multifamily structures), the responsible parties in this case are building owners, facilities managers, property developers, architects, engineers, builders, and contractors.
Construction Dive
JUNE 27, 2018
Six individuals who worked for the companies on the Houston-area SH 99 Grand Parkway project alleged that Zachry and Odebrecht intentionally did not pay them overtime wage rates.
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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
JUNE 27, 2018
Thirty-nine high rises in San Francisco are at risk of collapse in a major earthquake, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Service (USGS).
Construction Dive
JUNE 27, 2018
Triple Five, developer of the $4 billion, 6-million-square-foot retail-entertainment project, won zoning approval from the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners.
Construction Equipment
JUNE 27, 2018
What started out as a fun, informal team building event to inspire the Volvo CE and LEGO Technic design teams in 2016, gradually evolved into a fully fledged autonomous concept wheel loader. Their goal: Design the construction machines of the future. The collaboration made it possible to test ideas for new types of construction machines, both in terms of functionality, scale, design and interaction and to bring a more human aspect to the artificial intelligence in big construction machines.
Construction Dive
JUNE 27, 2018
Florida Gov. Rick Scott said the state received an unsolicited proposal from rail company Brightline that would bring a high-speed rail line along Interstate 4.
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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 Equipment
JUNE 27, 2018
. . The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that public sector unions for state and local employees can’t force non-members to pay a “fair-share” union fee based on an Illinois law that required non-union workers to pay fees that go to collective bargaining.
Construction Dive
JUNE 27, 2018
Officials presided over the fourth kickoff ceremony for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's $2.2 billion, 4.7-mile light-rail extension.
Construction Equipment
JUNE 27, 2018
Tuesday afternoon about 2:30 p.m. on a construction site of the 25-bed Coryell Memorial Hospital in Gatesville, Texas, an explosion occured that collapsed walls and knocked out power to the hospital as well as about 900 surrounding homes and businesses. One construction worker was killed and 12 other were injured. No patients, staff members or long-term care residents were injured in the blast but four patients were moved to another facility.
BD+C
JUNE 27, 2018
Designed by Brown and Caldwell, an environmental engineering and construction firm, Hawaii’s largest ever wastewater system upgrade has been officially completed.
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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.
ENR Construction
JUNE 27, 2018
3D Printing is here on construction sites around the globe and it's delivering everything from concrete walls to welded bridges. Are the liability and risk reduction departments ready for it?
Contractor Magazine
JUNE 27, 2018
That which provided a perfectly comfortable (or even extraordinary) lifestyle for a single family cannot do the same for four grown children with families.
ENR Construction
JUNE 27, 2018
Keeping an eye on weather conditions around critical infrastructure is a persistent problem for public agencies and private owners, particularly in underserved communities far from government weather stations.
Business Facilities
JUNE 27, 2018
As the logistics industry moves the global supply chain onto digital platforms, experts are warning that vulnerabilities to cyberattacks must be addressed. - Read: Digital Transformation: A Safer Supply Chain at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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!
ENR Construction
JUNE 27, 2018
Cities, states and regions are taking steps to prepare their buildings, infrastructure and homes for the impacts of climate change as bad news continues to mount about rising sea levels.
Business Facilities
JUNE 27, 2018
The company is increasing its commitment to Ireland with a more than $20 million investment in Tallaght over four years. - Read: Henkel Opens European Hub For 3D Printing Technology In Ireland at BusinessFacilities.com.
Contractor Magazine
JUNE 27, 2018
"Emotion" is the noun used to describe the creation and depiction of a mindful interactive relationship — the conversation, if you will — between the inhabitants and their physical building.
Stok
JUNE 27, 2018
After a successful project kick-off , a solid foundation is required to bring your project into “flow state”. That foundation is a detailed schedule and budget, created and owned by the Project Manager, with input from consultants and contractors, and approved by the Client. To start, here are key considerations to take when creating the Master Schedule, prioritized by stok’s Project Managers : 1.
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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!
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JUNE 27, 2018
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Estimated May construction unemployment rates fell in 45 states on a year-over-year basis, rose in four states and were unchanged in one state (Alabama), according to an analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by Associated Builders and Contractors. The May 2018 not seasonally adjusted national construction unemployment rate fell 0.9 percent from May 2017 to 4.4 percent, the lowest May rate on record.
Stok
JUNE 27, 2018
“We are separated by geography, income, time, size… ultimately, we are fundamentally distanced from the result of our decisions. However, what we decide impacts us and the world at large.”. As James Connelly, Vice President of Products and Strategic Growth of the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) noted above, in our increasingly globalized and digitized world, we are getting further and further from seeing the results of our decisions.
Construction Cost Estimating
JUNE 27, 2018
Air entrained concrete is formed by providing little air bubbles into concrete is called air entrainment. Air entrainment is performed with the use of air entraining Portland cement or air entraining agents like admixture. The amount of air in such concrete is normally kept among four to seven percent of the volume of concrete. Various types of methods like galvanometric method, volumetric method and pressure method are used to work out the concrete volume.
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