HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

'Englewood recently completed a Trader Joe’s in Libertyville, Ill. The grocery market has been extremely hot in the Chicago area. In the depths of a historically cold Midwestern winter, one market has remained particularly hot for Chicago commercial general contractors—grocery store construction. The Chicago grocery construction market has long been dominated by two titans of the industry-Jewel-Osco and Dominick’s.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

'Insurance companies cannot recover environmental cleanup costs paid to their insured under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, commonly known as Superfund, from another Potentially Responsible Party ( unless their insured had first pursued a separate claim to recover the cleanup costs from that PRP). CERCLA was enacted in the wake of the discovery of toxic waste dumping such as Love Canal and Times Beach in the 1970s, The CERCLA process can be compl

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Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

'It’s very common to have multiple files open in Bluebeam Revu at one time. We all know that you can click the “X” to close one file at a time but that’s not very efficient when you have many files opened. When you’re in a hurry, you’ve probably closed Bluebeam completely and relaunched it, rather than clicking that “X” a dozen times or more.

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Contractor Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

'BY ROBERT P. MADER & CANDACE ROULO. The editors have met and built relationships with so many passionate and committed industry professionals. We at CONTRACTOR magazine believe these individuals deserve recognition of the mark they have made in the plumbing and hydronics industries; hence we give you our cream of the crop: the most influential people in the plumbing and hydronics industry. read more.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

'Dutch architecture firm Ipv Delft has designed the world''s first suspended bicycle roundabout. Located between localities of Eindhoven, Veldhoven and Meerhoven in the Netherlands, the bicycle track is made from 1,000 tons of steel, a 230-foot-tall central pylon, and 24 steel cables. According to Freshome.com , the project was designed to promote a healthier lifestyle.

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PSMJ Resources

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

'… is the burning platform which will require A/E/C leaders to again focus on retaining and developing their employees. Why? Employee turnover is expensive. Many studies show that the total cost of losing an employee can range from tens of thousands of dollars to 1.5-2X annual salary. Consider the real “cost” of losing an employee: • Cost of hiring and onboarding a new person (advertising, interviewing, screening, hiring) • Lost productivity until the employee is trained by an existing employee

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Contractor Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

'Although the market for smart communicating thermostats has struggled to gain traction, recent developments — particularly the purchase of smart thermostat maker Nest Labs by Google, for a reported $3.2 billion — indicate that growth is likely to accelerate. read more.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

'Adobe unveiled new 3D printing capabilities in Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud. By radically simplifying the 3D print process, Photoshop CC will become a go-to tool for anyone who wants to print a 3D model. Available immediately as part of a major update to Adobe CC, the new 3D printing capabilities enable Creative Cloud members to easily and reliably build, refine, preview, prepare, and print 3D designs, setting the stage for explosive growth in the 3D printing market. read more.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

'Cummins Inc. debuted two new engines in the North American agricultural market at the World Ag Expo: the QSG12 and the QSF3.8. Both engines meet Tier 4 Final emissions regulations. QSG12. The 6-cylinder, 12-liter QSG12 provides up to 512 hp output for heavy-duty applications. The engine features a wastegated turbocharger and achieves near-zero emissions without the need for a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system.

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Green Industry Professionals

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

'Profit leaks exist throughout the typical lawn care or landscaping company. Here''s a look at five big ones.

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Contractor Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

'CHICAGO — The Chicago Auto Show is a hit with consumers, the media, and even the staff at CONTRACTOR magazine — we definitely love a good auto show! Plus, the Chicago Auto Show showcases many work-truck vehicles for the mechanical contractor. read more.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

'In a different take on shipping container student housing from Christian Salvati''s work in Connecticut, a new student development has just opened to tenants in South Africa. In less than a year, developer Cintiq built a 15-story structure, using pre-existing concrete grain silos and shipping containers. Mill Junction will house 370 Johnnesburg students, providing rooftop decks and free WiFi.

Housing 75

Housing Connecticut Renovating Education 75

Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

'A coalition of construction employers and associations has collectively pledged to hire 100,000 veterans over the next five years. The announcement was made Feb. 10, 2014 at A National Symposium: Veterans’ Employment in Construction, hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor and Joining Forces.

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Green Industry Professionals

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

'Contractors in many areas of the country can incorporate specific landscape elements to help clients get some all-year use out of their outdoor living spaces.

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Contractor Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

'A broad coalition of construction employers and associations have collectively pledged to hire 100,000 veterans over the next five years. read more.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

'In a different take on shipping container student housing from Christian Salvati''s work in Connecticut, a new student development has just opened to tenants in South Africa. In less than a year, developer Cintiq has built a 15-story structure, using pre-existing concrete grain silos and shipping containers. Mill Junction will house 370 Johnnesburg students, providing rooftop decks and free Wifi.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

'Genie has introduced a telematics-ready connector and protective alarm for its boom lifts. The telematics-ready connector will enable telematics devices to be plugged into Genie boom lifts. The connector is now available on the Genie S-80 and Z-80 boom lifts and will be available on the S-100, S-120, and ZX-135 models by the end of the first quarter.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

'Posted by Heidi Schwartz. Photo: Dropbox.com. Gov. Rick Perry has announced investments in Websense Inc. and Dropbox Inc. through the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) that will create a total of 615 new jobs in Austin, TX. Execution of the state’s agreements with each company is contingent upon finalization of local incentive offers as required by program criteria. “These TEF investments will help bring hundreds of jobs to Austin, and thanks to our world-class workforce, these employers

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Contractor Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2014

'THE INVESTIGATION into the security breach at Target stores that lead to the theft of credit card data of millions of shoppers is now focusing on the mechanical contractor. Multiple news sources have reported that authorities are talking to Fazio Mechanical Services, Sharpsburg, Pa. read more.

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Green Industry Professionals

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

'The Organic Control Inc. (Orcon) line of Beneficial Nematode products is a natural way to destroy more than 230 soil-dwelling and wood-boring pests.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

'Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) recognized top construction projects in 2013 at the 24 th annual Excellence in Construction Awards in Maui, Hawaii on Feb. 11, 2014.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

'This contributed column is sponsored by Business Facilities LiveXchange. Posted by Heidi Schwartz. The worldwide market for industrial electronics semiconductors ended 2013 on a strong upbeat note, with overall revenue up convincingly from the previous year and reversing the disappointing decline of 2012, according to a new report from IHS Technology.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

'On Monday, February 10, the Illinois Insitute of Technology officially launched the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize. The College of Architecture at Illinois Institute of Technology established the Americas Prize to recognize the most distinguished architectural works built on the North and South American continents. read more.

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Contractor Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

'Global public health organization NSF International has launched a new Building Water Systems Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training program for water systems professionals. read more.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

'A proposed Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulation concerning exposure to crystalline silica is based on decades of old data and flawed economics, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) said. At issue is OSHA’s plan to regulate the worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Crystalline silica is found in nearly all transportation construction materials and products and can even be found naturally in the ambient air.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

'Companies looking to expand or relocate their operations can spend thousands of dollars traveling from state to state to find their ideal location. Business Facilities LiveXchange is the only event of the year where corporate executives and site selection consultants can meet one-on-one with location representatives in prescheduled 30-minute meetings, all under one roof and at no cost.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

'Where most parking garages are simply a place to drop off your car, architecture firm Brisac Gonzalez has designed a much more active car park. Rooftop housing and retail space will surround the garage from the top and bottom, respectively. Body Image: read more.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

'By Bruce Jervis Commercial general liability (CGL) insurance policies have been the source of much controversy in the construction industry. The policies insure against personal injury or property damage caused by an occurrence during the contractor’s performance of the work. But do the policies cover the work itself? Insurers certainly don’t intend them to.

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