Tue.Aug 01, 2017

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3 Technologies Used To Improve Construction Businesses

Construction Business Owner

What would we do without technology? Whether it is to order food, get directions, shop, manage finances or speak to people—technology has become so seamlessly integrated in everyday life that not many people can imagine a world without it.

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Modern Methods of Construction -Details and Applications

The Constructor

Modern construction methods involves proper planning and design to reduce construction time, cost and maintains overall sustainability of each.

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GenieBelt Update: New Exciting Features and A Proud Announcement

Lets Build

We are back with some great news for all of you! GenieBelt has just launched some exciting new features which are expected to optimize even more your user experience. As always, we should say a big thank you to all of you who made this new update possible through your insightful and challenging feedback. In combination with our skillful and dedicated team, you are the secret to success and to GenieBelt’s constant improvement!

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LEED Rating System For Green Buildings and Other Building Types

The Constructor

The LEED system is more associated with the construction of green buildings. This is not for a particular type of green building, but any type for.

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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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RFP JOC Construction Contractors

Job Order Contracting

RFP JOC Construction Contractors – Solicitation is for JOC construction services for the maintenance, repair, alteration, renovation, remediation, or minor construction of a facility when (1) the work is of a recurring nature but the delivery times are indefinite and (2) indefinite quantities and orders are awarded substantially on the basis of pre-described and pre-priced tasks.

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LEAN Procurement via Collaborative Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

LEAN Procurement via Collaborative Job Order Contracting provides significantly improve outcomes for all participants and stakeholders. There are several core elements associated with LEAN Procurement via Collaborative Job Order Contracting for real property owners, construction contractors, and building users. All begin with the desired outcomes of the project life-cycle in the forefront.

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An animal care facility expands with a human touch

BD+C

In late July, Animal Emergency & Referral Center (AERC) in Minnesota held a grand reopening of its facility in Oakdale, Minn., which underwent a $4.5 million, 17,000-sf expansion that included the installation of medical equipment that is equal to, and sometimes better than, equipment found in medical centers that treat human patients.

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6 new technologies to incorporate on your job site

The Korte Company

The search for efficiency in terms of labor, materials and timelines has come with the territory in the construction industry from the moment someone first made a brick out of mud and then wondered if there was a better way. We’re way beyond that now, but the spirit remains the same. How can we speed up construction? What materials can we develop that make structures stronger?

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This new high school is the first to be built on a tech company’s campus

BD+C

Oracle Corporation’s Redwood Shores Headquarters is in the process of receiving a new addition the likes of which a tech company campus has never seen before; a high school.

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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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Small Amount of Water Yields Big Benefits for Colorado Landscapes

Green Industry Professionals

The study looked at the 3 percent of total Colorado water used for landscapes and found a return on investment.

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Pella Impervia® fiberglass windows provide luxury apartment residents maximum daylight, energy efficiency

BD+C

Three years ago, StuartCo, BKV Group and Kraus-Anderson joined forces to bring a new kind of residential building to Edina, MN. Located on the site of the first enclosed climate-controlled mall in the country, the high-end apartment building, One Southdale Place, was envisioned with luxury in mind. The team wanted to offer residents the best of both worlds – a suburban-meets-urban experience – where nature and close-knit communities blend with art, culture and plenty of city flavor. .

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Cuts for Cancer: Metro Detroit Landscape Contractors Cut Lawn for Cancer Patients

Green Industry Professionals

The landscape contractors started a program called Cuts for Cancer to help sick people in the community out.

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Construction on the world’s skinniest tower halts due to ballooning costs

BD+C

When completed, 111 West 57 th Street will tower over New York City’s Central Park. At a height of 1,421 feet and a height-to-width ratio of 24:1, the SHoP Architects-designed residential building will hold the title of world’s skinniest skyscraper. However, it may no longer be a matter of when the tower is completed, but if it is completed. After rising just 20 stories, construction on 111 West 57 th Street has ground to a halt due to ballooning costs.

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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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Foxconn’s Wisconsin Project: Largest Greenfield Foreign Investment In U.S. History

Business Facilities

The high-tech manufacturer’s $10B investment will create 13,000 jobs at its new Southeastern Wisconsin campus. - Read: Foxconn’s Wisconsin Project: Largest Greenfield Foreign Investment In U.S. History.

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Corporate values as workplace drivers

BD+C

Corporate values are having a moment. A few months ago during this year’s Super Bowl, more than one commercial highlighting company principles or beliefs was featured: 84 Lumber’s CEO noted its values-driven ad was specifically designed to attract young workers to the company.

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Cat CFO Brad Halverson to Retire

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar Group President and CFO Brad Halverson will retire in early 2018. Caterpillar said it will launch a "global, internal" search for a replacement.

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Painting the future of education in Utah

BD+C

Education is one of the vital cornerstones of our society, providing the foundation young people all across the country need in order to flourish in their professional and personal lives. The facilities in which our children learn provide formative experiences that heavily influence their success and view of the world. Schools all across the country are getting older and becoming less conducive to providing a positive teaching environment.

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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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Both Sides Defend Themselves in Controversial Arrest of Man Mowing Lawn

Green Industry Professionals

A deputy noticed men putting business cards for their summer lawn care business in doors and interrupted their work.

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Pella Impervia® fiberglass windows provide luxury apartment residents maximum daylight, energy efficiency

BD+C

Three years ago, StuartCo, BKV Group and Kraus-Anderson joined forces to bring a new kind of residential building to Edina, MN. Located on the site of the first enclosed climate-controlled mall in the country, the high-end apartment building, One Southdale Place, was envisioned with luxury in mind. The team wanted to offer residents the best of both worlds – a suburban-meets-urban experience – where nature and close-knit communities blend with art, culture and plenty of city flavor. .

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Safety Tips to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat

Green Industry Professionals

Excessive heat and sun exposure pose dangers, such as sunburn, dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

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Zoning that restricts housing construction also dampens other economic development

BD+C

Zoning restrictions are making the construction of housing more difficult, and that is driving up the cost of housing in many cities. What’s more, that effect is having an impact beyond the construction industry, according to a study by two economists, Chang-Tai Hsieh of the University of Chicago and Enrico Moretti of the University of California at Berkeley.

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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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Occupational Pesticide and Herbicide Exposure Tied to Lung Disease

Green Industry Professionals

Over a lifetime, pesticides and herbicides may pose an even bigger added risk for breathing disorders, the study found.

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July / August 2017 Issue (Volume 50, Number 4)

Business Facilities

The July / August 2017 issue features our 13th annual rankings report, presenting the top states, metros and global locations from every possible economic development angle. - Read: July / August 2017 Issue (Volume 50, Number 4).

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Zoeller Center For Excellence

Contractor Magazine

The Center For Excellence training facility at Zoeller Company in Louisville, Kentucky offers a unique opportunity to experience the pump industry, learning from experts in the field.

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Step-by-step guidelines to develop a concrete block wall

Construction Cost Estimating

A concrete block wall is formed with standard size concrete blocks. The standard size belongs to 8 inches. The sizes of the blocks may differentiate based on the design parameters and standards fixed by an engineer for the concrete structure. A structure that is build up with concrete block is susceptible to concrete corrosion. Therefore, blocks are pre-coated to resist corrosion in the concrete block wall structure.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Conserva Irrigation Launches National Franchise Expansion

Green Industry Professionals

The conservation-based irrigation concept offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to join a growing brand.

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Training the Professional Problem-solver

Contractor Magazine

Manufacturers rely on rep firms to provide critical training to the plumbing trades.

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June Construction Spending Dips from May, Up Year over Year

ENR Construction

Commerce Dept. says construction spending declines 1.3% on monthly basis but climbs 1.6% vs. June 2016.