Wed.May 09, 2018

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Asbestos Still Life Threatening for Construction Workers

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Despite regulations, asbestos is still a real and present danger for construction workers. Though 42 percent of construction deaths involve falls , a surprising 17 percent are attributed to exposure to toxic materials like asbestos. In fact, approximately 100,000 workers are projected to die over the next ten years from diseases like mesothelioma and asbestosis, which are diseases exclusively caused by working around asbestos.

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Composite steel core to speed up Rainier Square high-rise

Construction Dive

The system is predicted to shave nine months off the Seattle project’s construction timeline versus a steel frame around a reinforced concrete core.

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Asbestos Still Life Threatening for Construction Workers

Viewpoint Construction Technology

What’s So Dangerous About Asbestos?

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Cummins X15 Engine & Endurant Trans Now Available in Navistar Trucks

Construction Equipment

Cummins has announced its latest integrated diesel power solution from the Cummins Integrated Power Portfolio - the X15TM paired with the Eaton Cummins Endurant TM transmission – is now available with Navistar in both the International LoneStar and LT Series trucks.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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.

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Contractors still manually collect data despite risks, costs

Construction Dive

More than half of construction managers responding to a survey believe hurdles of pen and paper processes could be eliminated by digitization.

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Microsoft, PCL Construction to develop cloud-based smart building solution

Construction Dive

Microsoft claims its cloud and Internet of Things technologies will increase operating efficiency and lower costs.

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Light is the theme: The mall yesterday and today

BD+C

Natural light and its interplay with materials, as eloquently described in Louis Kahn’s book, “Light is the Theme,” was the primary driver behind Kahn’s brilliant design for the Kimbell Art Museum. The same is often true of shopping malls.

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Research team develops interactive walls

Construction Dive

The surfaces can be used as a touchpad to replace traditional buttons and switches and to find smart devices.

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Listening to improve your marketing: The best ideas may be within earshot

Construction Marketing Ideas

Eric Gagnon has written an impressive Business Marketing Institute blog, where he advocates that marketers within corporations take some time to really listen to their organization’s best salespeople. The idea: By hearing how the sales reps communicate the company’s products/services value and to clients, the messaging lines can be distilled and translated into its marketing […].

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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.

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Autodesk Releases Revit and Dynamo Software Updates

Construction Dive

Revit 2019 improves the interface while Dynamo 2.0 offers a new file format, simplified script language and easier browsing.

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OSHA and state safety agencies write more than 100 silica citations in 6 months

BD+C

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, along with state agencies, have issued 116 violation citations as of mid-April under the new silica safety rule.

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Builders see opportunity in hot senior housing market

Construction Dive

Renovating aging senior communities with better design and amenities may offers contractors new profit stream.

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The 50-Yard Challenge: Mowing 110 Lawns in One Day to Celebrate 110th Anniversary

Green Industry Professionals

In honor of its 110-year anniversary, Briggs & Stratton is mowing lawns for free in the Milwaukee area.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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?

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NFL stadium considered for Cleveland

Construction Dive

The Browns want to join in on the Ohio city's growth with either a new stadium downtown or a massive renovation of its existing venue.

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Mastering theme park construction coordination

The Korte Company

What makes a good theme park? Is it the attractions? Its layout? How easy it is to move around despite large crowds? The behind-the-scenes infrastructure? All the above and more combine to ensure cherished memories for patrons—and it takes an experienced, innovative theme park construction company to make it all come together. We’ve mastered theme park construction coordination, thanks in part to our work on some critical projects at Universal Studios in Florida.

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JCB Brings Telescopic Handler Production To Savannah

Construction Equipment

JCB announced it is bringing production of the popular 505-20TC Loadall compact telescopic handler to its North American headquarters and manufacturing facility near Savannah, Georgia. Installation of the new production line has begun, with full-rate production planned for September.

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Engineer charged with $1.5M Detroit airport fraud

Construction Dive

Federal prosecutors allege that the Rochester, Michigan, electrical engineer billed the airport authority for de-icing products he never used.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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.

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Supplier Fire May Cause Ford to Shut Second F-150 Plant

Construction Equipment

Last Wednesday's major fire and explosions at the Meridian Magnesium Product plant in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, halted production of die-cast parts necessary for Ford F-150 pickup truck assembly. Tuesday, spokesperson Kelli Felker said Ford Motor is facing a complete production shutdown of its F-150 lines for an unknown period of time.

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Redefining Calgary’s newest social destination

BD+C

Reinventing an 80-acre open-air mall in a Calgary winter is no small undertaking. But that’s exactly what Thermo Design Insulation was tasked with when transforming Deerfoot City Mall into a dynamic social hub that would alter the area’s retail landscape. With Deerfoot City’s four zones — Food Lodge, Style District, Restaurant Campus and Central Plaza — the 1.1 million square foot property has something for everyone.

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Japanese Plastic Company Opens First North American Production Plant

Business Facilities

Nissei Plastics will boost its global production network with a new 115,000-square-foot facility in San Antonio, TX. - Read: Japanese Plastic Company Opens First North American Production Plant at BusinessFacilities.com.

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6 noteworthy projects: Transit-oriented rental community, micro-unit residences, and an office tower becomes a mixed-use community

BD+C

. 1. ELEGANT LANDSCAPING MARKS CONTEMPORARY lifestyle IN DOWNTOWN Los angeles.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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!

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ENR Mountain States Announces 2018 Design Firms of the Year

ENR Construction

Design Firms of the Year are chosen by a vote of the regional ENR editors from around the country based upon a carefully selected group of finalists.

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Western Global Airlines Creating 170 Jobs In Louisiana

Business Facilities

The cargo freight carrier will make a $3 million investment to establish its own aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at Shreveport Regional Airport. - Read: Western Global Airlines Creating 170 Jobs In Louisiana at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Weekly Product Gallery: Lavatory faucets

Contractor Magazine

This week’s gallery focuses on lavatory faucets: models with chrome or PVD resistant finishes to protect against corrosion and tarnishing; a WaterSense-certified model with a sleek, minimalist design; a model with spout and handles that mirror the look of exposed piping; a water-saving model with 28 finish options; a split matte black and chrome faucet; and a water-conserving faucet with an abstract shape.

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Live from Accelerate Live!

BD+C

. BD+C Senior Editor John Caulfield will be posting takeaways and highlights from each speaker track at today’s Accelerate Live! AEC innovation conference in Chicago. . . . . The 2018 Accelerate Live! speaker roster: . TRACK #1: The Changing Built Environment. Sponsored by: SageGlass & SAFTI FIRST. .

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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!

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Various types of supports for loads

Construction Cost Estimating

Roller Supports: Roller Support Example in a CraneRoller supports can be revolved freely as well as translated over the surface upon which the roller is situated. The surface may come in different forms like horizontal, vertical or slopped at any angle. Roller supports are generally situated at one end of long bridges in the sort of bearing pads. This support facilitates bridge structure to stretch and contract as per modifications of temperature and devoid of this expansion the forces can ruptu

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Creating empathic people-centric buildings

Contractor Magazine

When you start down a new road you see everything differently.

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Archer Western Team Wins Fight for $800M Miami Bridge Job

ENR Construction

A Fluor-led joint venture had protested FDOT’s selection, arguing that the process was flawed.

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