Construction Dive
MAY 15, 2019
Midsize and major contractors are beginning to integrate intelligent machines to pair with BIM and building automation and to help with worker shortages and other productivity issues, a new report found.
BD+C
MAY 15, 2019
With today’s high demand for construction, a small pool of available and trained trade workers, and the need to build quicker and smarter, finding a way to increase productivity and efficiency is every project team’s goal. One increasingly popular trend that is helping solve this dilemma is prefabrication. By constructing materials before they hit the job site, trade contractors are boosting their operations.
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Construction Dive
MAY 15, 2019
The modern jobsite's move to simulators, controllers, VR headsets and more is bucking the perspective that careers in the industry are all grunt work.
Construction Equipment
MAY 15, 2019
A 19-year-old boy used a crane to pull 14 people out of a building that was on fire near China’s Liaoning city. The worker, Lan Junze, was working at a nearby construction site when he noticed a seven story building go up in smoke.
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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.
Construction Dive
MAY 15, 2019
Contractors like Suffolk, Shawmut and AECOM are using Smartvid.io to understand and proactively target the most pressing risks on their projects.
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Construction Dive
MAY 15, 2019
Site work for the waterfront redevelopment's first phase, which will add about 2.9 million square feet of mixed-use space, will begin immediately.
BD+C
MAY 15, 2019
A new museum, located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor—with stunning views of the 151-ft-tall Statue of Liberty on the island and the 1,792-ft-tall Freedom Tower in Lower Manhattan—presents visitors with the opportunity to contemplate the changing meaning of liberty in the United States.
Construction Dive
MAY 15, 2019
The new module allows users to visualize cost-related risks and track budget impacts in real time.
Construction Marketing Ideas
MAY 15, 2019
As we proceed with the launch of Ontario Construction News, I’m reminded again of the perils of being the second player in an established market. Even though there is much new about what we are doing and some real competitive advantages to our product, we aren’t first to market. And that means we have a […]. The post Overcoming (or enjoying) market inertia: It’s hard to move people appeared first on Construction Marketing Ideas.
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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
MAY 15, 2019
Home to the nation’s largest data center market, its third-largest port, the third-highest concentration of tech workers and the HQ of 37 Fortune 1000 companies, Virginia offers diverse opportunities for success. - Read: The Commonwealth Of Virginia: A Location of Choice at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Dive
MAY 15, 2019
The Vision Northland project in Duluth should require 5,600 unionized craft construction jobs.
Green Industry Professionals
MAY 15, 2019
The Contra revolutionized forestry and led to STIHL being among the top-selling chainsaw brands.
Construction Equipment
MAY 15, 2019
Minnich’s owner, Jim Minnich, has retired after more than 25 years with the company. Three family partners will now lead Minnich: Todd Jurjevic (president/chief sales officer), Jeff McDaniel (president/COO) and Rob Minnich (president/chief marketing officer).
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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
MAY 15, 2019
The American Public Transportation Association's review suggests that the authority correct staff shortages, cost oversight and more before launching the next, $4 billion phase of Salesforce Transit Center work.
BD+C
MAY 15, 2019
Secretary of Labor R. Alexander Acosta recently told a Congressional committee that he expected OSHA inspections to increase soon. Newly hired inspectors are getting up to speed, Acosta said, and when deployed, will step up inspections. OSHA inspections exceeded 32,000 in 2017 and 2018, more than the 31,948 total in 2016, despite attrition of inspectors at the agency.
Green Industry Professionals
MAY 15, 2019
BOSS Snowplow is adding the SK-R 6 to join the SK-R 8 and SK-R 10 in its line of box plows for tractors, skid steers and other compact vehicle equipment. The new SK-R 6 features a reversible 1 ½-inch rubber cutting edge designed for quieter plowing.
BD+C
MAY 15, 2019
Reconstruct provides a ‘visual command center’ for projects enabling project executives to proactively and precisely manage construction progress including detecting current, past, and future performance issues. The platform’s 3D timelines enable real-time coordination among general contractors, subs, owners, and lenders. A labor-intensive process that relied on paper or spreadsheets and took weeks now takes minutes.
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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.
Green Industry Professionals
MAY 15, 2019
BOSS Snowplow continues to expand products offering D-Force, an accessory that improves scraping when backdragging by maintaining a consistent hydraulic down force powered by a hydraulic accumulator, leaving cleaner pavement in less time than.
BD+C
MAY 15, 2019
For the first time since 1948, part of the Near West Side of Chicago will have train access to it, and an easy way to travel far beyond. Plans for the Damen Green Line Station, a new glass-walled transportation center to be located at Damen Avenue and Lake Street, recently were unveiled.
Green Industry Professionals
MAY 15, 2019
Contree Sprayer and Equipment Co., LLC provides custom-built sprayers and service for a wide variety of applications. This 925 gallon poly tank includes the following features:EF7000 Everflo 12V diaphragm pumpStainless steel frame w/fork.
Business Facilities
MAY 15, 2019
Attracted to the region’s diverse and skilled workforce, the company will hire 35 people to work in its new $570,000 facility in Maumee, OH. - Read: Pinnacle Technology Group Opening New Ohio Location 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!
Green Industry Professionals
MAY 15, 2019
Contree Sprayer and Equipment Co., LLC provides custom-built sprayers and service for a wide variety of applications. This 200 gallon poly tank with agitation brine/de-icer includes the following features:Banjo self-priming centrifugal pumpGX160.
ENR Construction
MAY 15, 2019
ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.
Green Industry Professionals
MAY 15, 2019
Contree Sprayer and Equipment Co. LLC’s 110 gallon custom brine/de-icer sprayer includes the following features:110 gallon poly tank with agitationAce GE-660 Centrifugal PumpGX160 Honda EngineHeavy duty steel frame w/forklift channelsRaven RoadMaster.
Construction Test
MAY 15, 2019
We provide a updated chart of Cement Price of Ultratech, Ambuja and ACC today 2019 in most popular cities in India for 50 kg bags. Ultratech , Ambuja and ACC cement brands are very popular in India these days. Cement Price. Cement prices are always depend on different brands. If you require any brand of cement for your domestic or industrial purpose, then you must check the cement price for your specific brand.
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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!
Green Industry Professionals
MAY 15, 2019
Contree Sprayer and Equipment Co. LLC’s 1300 gallon custom brine/de-icer sprayer includes the following features:1300 gallon poly tank with agitationAce GE-85 stainless hydraulic pumpStainless steel frame w/forklift channelsRaven RoadMaster.
Construction Cost Estimating
MAY 15, 2019
Different types of Reinforcement in footings or types of mesh used in foundation:- Several types of reinforcement exist in footings. The reinforcement should be provided in footings for tension requirements. Normally, the percentage of reinforcement in footings should remain among 0.5% to 0.8%. Based on the load analysis, the structural engineer design the type of Mesh in footings.
Green Industry Professionals
MAY 15, 2019
Contree Sprayer and Equipment Co. LLC’s 68 gallon custom brine/de-icer sprayer includes the following features:68 gallon poly tank w/agitationEverflo EF7000 12V diaphragm pump Heavy duty steel frame w/forklift channels18” Handgun w/adjustable.
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