Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 7, 2019
How a contractor chooses to excavate on a jobsite can make all the difference in the project outcome. When one considers that 30 to 40% of all excavations lack the appropriate protective solutions, it should come as no surprise that projects are often over budget and overdue. When the very real risk of injury or death is factored in, a lack of proper protection makes no sense at all.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 7, 2019
A magnetic levitation train system, airport expansions, a giant tower and a massive water project are among the biggest construction undertakings worldwide.
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Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Ever wonder how you measure up to your competition in terms of technology adoption and data usage? Benchmarking is used in many different industries to better understand a company's health, and you would be hard-pressed to find a benchmarking process that doesn't use key performance indicators (KPIs) to gauge a company's strengths and weaknesses.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 7, 2019
An FMI report predicts that over the next several years, New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston and Washington will make up one-fifth of total megaproject construction in the U.S.
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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 Business Owner
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Filmmaker behind an upcoming documentary about women breaking down gender barriers in the construction trades, Lorien Barlow sat down with Mike Choutka, president and CEO at Hensel Phelps, general contracting and construction management company, to talk about the practices that have earned the company the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) National Diversity Excellence Award 7 of the past 8 years.
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BD+C
OCTOBER 7, 2019
The complete findings from our inaugural Giants 300 Technology and Innovation Study are now published and available for download at BDCnetwork.com/2019TechSurvey. This 12-question survey was emailed to all 486 firms that participated in BD+C ’s 2019 Giants 300 Report; 130 firms completed the tech survey, for a participation rate of 26.7%.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Wages were also up at the end of the month, to $30.81 an hour from $30.15 an hour last September.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 7, 2019
The new federal qualified opportunity zone (QOZ) tax credits are expected to unleash up to $6 trillion in capital investment in more than 8,700 economically distressed areas in the U.S. - Read: Opportunity Zones: Window Of Opportunity at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
OCTOBER 7, 2019
At approximately 443-feet-tall, Top Tower would become the tallest building in Prague. And while, especially in today’s world of Supertalls closing in on 2,000 feet, the height may not seem too impressive, another element of the proposed building would serve to make it one of the most unique buildings in the world: a giant sculpture of a shipwreck that rises the length of the building (and beyond).
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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
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Just as with any planning technique, comparison of the potential benefits of Qualified Opportunity Zones to other tax deferral or elimination strategies remains crucial. - Read: Understanding Opportunity Zone Guidelines at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Prinoth has unveiled a vehicle designed to transport very large loads with less personnel and less impact on the environment in freezing temperatures with an internal project-code called “Troll.
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Fall lawn care services such as applying nitrogen fertilizer, aerating, dethatching and overseeding help contractors rejuvenate lawns and drive sales
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 7, 2019
The Bully manual mobile bearing washer contains four brushes and a spring-loaded pump handle that clean bearings two times faster than washing by hand, the company says. Loading the unit with dirty bearings is said to take less than a minute.
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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?
BD+C
OCTOBER 7, 2019
The Nest LivingHomes toolkit is a scalable, multifamily housing solution from Plant Prefab and Brooks + Scarpa that is adaptable to a variety of different urban lot conditions and housing program needs.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Ditch Witch unveiled its SK3000 full-sized stand-on skid steer during ICUEE 2019, offering a 360-degree view of the jobsite. According to the company, the SK3000 is the largest and most powerful unit in the Ditch Witch family of standard skid steers.
BD+C
OCTOBER 7, 2019
A majority of security professionals surveyed by Boon Edam Inc. , a global security entrances and architectural revolving doors vendor, say tailgating remains a critical threat and doesn’t seem to be abating.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Fulcrum Bridge technology for the off-highway market eliminates the need to periodically adjust an engine’s lash settings and makes conventional engine braking compatible with lashless technology, widely used by heavy-duty engines in off-highway applications.
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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.
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 7, 2019
What is a Benchmark in Surveying? Benchmark is a permanent and temporary reference point in surveying. The term is usually applied to any item used to mark a point as an elevation reference. Type of Benchmark in Surveying? It is a relatively permanent point of reference whose elevation for some assumed datum is known. It […].
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 7, 2019
The BHL 732 is a multifunctional bias tire engineered for backhoe loaders working in applications that require traction, stability, and durability under a variety of soft and mixed surface conditions.
BD+C
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Portions of the current draft of a new American Institute of Steel Construction ( AISC ) standard, “Seismic Provisions for Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 342),” are available for public review. The standard will provide provisions to be used with ASCE/SEI 41 for seismic evaluation and retrofit of existing structural steel buildings.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Prinoth has unveiled a vehicle designed to transport very large loads with less personnel and less impact on the environment in freezing temperatures with an internal project-code called “Troll.
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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
OCTOBER 7, 2019
App to enhance experience of attendees at GIE+EXPO 2019
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 7, 2019
The new podcast series is recorded in New York and focuses on construction industry trends around the world.
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Contributing Editor Becky Schultz speaks with David Venable of Cummins Inc.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 7, 2019
A new report says replacing two Cape Cod Canal bridges for an estimated $1 billion would be more cost-effective than rehabilitating them.
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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
OCTOBER 7, 2019
An additional 25% import duty will be placed on heavy-duty equipment and other goods from the EU.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Court is expected to consolidate a Sept. 25 lawsuit from 18 attorneys general with earlier one filed by environmental groups.
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 7, 2019
More than 80 new products to be unveiled at GIE+EXPO in Louisville Oct.
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