Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
So much of life and business runs parallel because business is life. Picture this: It’s the weekend, and you have a lot to catch up on after a busy workweek. A friend who just happens to be in town contacts you, and the decision is made to meet for lunch. You’re having a great time, enjoying the good food, atmosphere and conversation. Then, for whatever reason, you get distracted.
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
The home improvement retailer is rolling out "Track to the Trades" in four cities and plans to expand it nationwide later this year.
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BD+C
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Shorter research and development (R&D) timelines, ongoing cost pressures and sudden shifts in research priorities are driving new trends in lab design and location. Flexible space and access to talent are the keys to agile R&D, according to a new report from JLL, Journey to the next gen lab. .
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
The manufacturer of the iconic "silver bullet" travel trailer is undertaking the largest plant expansion in company history in Jackson Center, OH, creating 280 new jobs. - Read: Airstream Investing $40M In Ohio Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Strengthening energy efficiency standards by an achievable 15% would reduce heart attacks, respiratory disease, asthma attacks, and premature death, according to a new study by the American Council for an Energy Efficiency Economy (ACEEE). More energy efficient buildings and transportation would reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides by 18% and sulfur dioxide by 23%.
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BD+C
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
ommunity engagement is a vital part of any brownfield program. Not only is it a requirement in the grant work plan but it is an important part of our Stantec mission to put people first.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
February has been a productive month for Oroville Dam's main spillway reconstruction. As the planned May 1 start date for the second phase get closer, prep work is readying the site. The $500 million project, headed by Kiewit Construction, has been stabilized so that heavy winter rains would not further degrade it over the winter.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
A design team consisting of Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Cooper Robertson, and James Carpenter Design Associates with Trivers Associates and Haley Sharpe Design won the international competition for the opportunity to expand and renovate the Eero Saarinen-designed Gateway Arch Museum in St. Louis.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Early in February, a worker became entangled in the teeth of a trencher in Frisco, Texas. First responders were unable to free him, so a surgeon flew to the scene and amputated the leg. The worker was then flown to a hospital.
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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
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Strengthening energy efficiency standards by an achievable 15% would reduce heart attacks, respiratory disease, asthma attacks, and premature death, according to a new study by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). More energy efficient buildings and transportation would reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides by 18% and sulfur dioxide by 23%.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Volvo is so confident in the design of its excavators that the company has extended its Lifetime Frame and Structure Warranty to cover high-reach demolition excavators and wheeled excavators. New models covered by the warranty include the EC380EHR and EC480EHR high-reach demolition excavators, as well as the EW180E, EW160E and the EW60E wheeled excavators.
Green Industry Professionals
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Maintaining irrigation systems is an effective way to reduce wasted water and improve plant health.
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
The Pittsburgh tech hub—which invents and builds new products and services for Amazon customers—will add 125 new tech jobs, doubling its workforce. - Read: Amazon Expanding Pittsburgh Tech Hub, Creating 125 New Jobs at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Jefferson County High School offers students practical knowledge in landscape and turf management classes.
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
The reinforcement bars are mainly arranged to transmit the load from member to member i.e. either to another rebar or to concrete. To transmit the load from one member to another securely & efficiently, reinforcement bars should have been tightly attached at both ends to resist skidding of the bars. Lap Length: Lap length stands for the length of the overlap of bar necessary for securely delivering stress from one bar to another.
Green Industry Professionals
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Memphis airport splits landscaping and groundskeeping duties between two minority-owned small businesses.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Southeast contractors remain optimistic about future work opportunities, but challenging issues abound.
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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.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Overall new business volume in the equipment finance sector was up 10 percent in January, compared to January 2017, according to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index. Volume was down 46 percent compared to December 2017. Volume for January was reported to be $6.9 billion by the index, which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Orlando’s Total Construction Contracts Expected to Decline by 13% This Year, Says Dodge Data & Analytics.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Crain's Chicago Business reports a $8.54 billion deal will likely be presented in the Chicago City council this week for a massive expansion of O'Hare International Airport. The report says three million square feet of passenger area will be added. Total terminal space would expand from the current 4.3 million square feet to 7.4 million.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
The Dept. of Defense is overseeing a complicated mission to stabilize and rebuild Guajataca Dam.
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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!
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Economist and former Federal Reserve Board analyst Dr. James F. Smith—named “best forecaster” by The Wall Street Journal—will look over the economic horizon and share what’s coming. - Read: Economic Growth Focus Of LiveXchange 2018 Keynote at BusinessFacilities.com.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
In multiple ways, the state transportation agency elevated its performance in 2017.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Total Construction Activity in Charlotte Area Expected to Increase by 3.5% This Year.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Southeast Project News From Dodge Data & Analytics.
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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!
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Updates About Southeast Construction Professionals.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Reports From Southeast Key Industry Events.
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