HardHatChat

OCTOBER 28, 2019

With our firm’s long track record in retail construction, we’ve witnessed firsthand the ebb and flow of activity across this sector over the years. So when I came across an article recently asking if “ flagship stores are losing their shine ”, it gave me pause. It’s true the retail mix among flagship stores in prime locations is changing. Not too long ago, premier shopping districts like Chicago’s Magnificent Mile or New York’s Fifth Avenue were lined with not only luxury brands like Tiffany, C

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Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

A new contractor meets an experienced customer, and money changes hands and not the way you expect it. Typically, this is what happens when you first get started: You bid on a project, and you are the low bidder. You are given the client's standard contract, which contains the client's favorite set of commercial terms and conditions, to sign as a condition of getting the project.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 26, 2019

As everything in the world, concrete also has a lifespan and it wears out over time. Imperfections forms when the concrete hardens or sinks into the.

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Concrete 119

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 29, 2019

As projects become even more manifold, the number of workers, equipment and materials that need to be tracked and managed increases. Under pressure to deliver work on time and within budget, safety can often become compromised. At the same time, the global worker shortage has made it difficult to adequately staff jobsites. This nine technologies can lower safety risks on-site. . .

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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.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

FDRsafety continues to encounter situations where worker training is incomplete or lacking, especially in safety. Unfortunately, we find that much of this training has no foundation… Let me explain. I recently attended the 2 nd Annual Process Safety Summit in Washington DC on Oct 15-16, 2019. The Summit brought together safety and legal professionals from chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, paper and other industries covered by OSHA’s PSM Standard and EPA’s RMP Rule, with officials from

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

A bridge pier is a type of structure that extend to the ground below or into the water. It is used to support bridge superstructure and transfer the.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Construction has continued to evolve and attempt to replicate many of the successes that have aided manufacturing (e.g., prefabrication, modularization, automation, autonomous equipment and robotics have all become the zeitgeists). So, what does this mean for the construction company of tomorrow? .

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The Fundamentals of Efficient Public Sector Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery are important to professionals hoping to meet their fiduciary responsibilities by maximizing the use of taxpayer funds. It is the goal of this document to introduce public sector procurement, facilities management, and administration to the principles, processes, functions, tools, and methods consistent with LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 30, 2019

“Don’t fool yourself and say it’s not going to happen to me,” says attorney Richard Volack referencing a report that claims 68% of the construction industry is not prepared to stave off existing threats.

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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.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 30, 2019

A flat plate floor system is a reinforced concrete frame system with a uniform thickness that is supported directly over the columns or the.

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Concrete Construction 114

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Say there’s a rush job that requires using a skid steer loader. The worker who volunteers to do it reaches for the wrong lever and nearly causes a serious accident. It's not until later that the foreman finds out that the worker was not actually qualified to run the machine. Sure, the foreman should have checked first. But when he’s tried calling headquarters before, it took hours for someone to return his call.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 31, 2019

BEST VALUE Public Sector Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery requires the LEAN integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology. Tools and services are readily available to enable public sector real property owners to assure the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget, and to efficiently reduce deferred maintenance levels.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The country has seen more and more $1 billion-plus megaprojects, including in LNG and related industrial sectors, while starts for mid-size and small projects fell 15% the first eight months of the year.

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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?

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Grit chamber is a long narrow or circular tank in the primary sewage treatment plant that is designed to reduce the velocity of the flow of sewage to.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Construction industry experts discuss issues with construction equipment they wish manufacturers wold hurry up and fix.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 29, 2019

LEAN Facilities management is a process that optimizes physical asset life-cycle reinvestment by focusing upon best value outcomes among all participants and stakeholders. The consistent delivery of prioritized quality repair, renovation, sustainability, maintenance and new construction projects on-time and on-budget is possible for any real property owner with sufficient leadership and domain-specific competency.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Using a DBA or creating a new corporate entity are ways contractors can distribute liability, expand geographically, update brand identity or even take on work that would put them in political crosshairs.

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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.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Portland cement is an excellent building material generally used for its excellent binding properties giving strength to structural elements.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The new Cat D5 dozer runs at 170 horsepower and an operating weight range of 37,875 to 42,263 pounds. The update from D6N to D5 is part of an effort to make all Cat dozer model names simpler, according to the company.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 30, 2019

A 166,000-sf barracks with 300 bedrooms for 600 military personnel is under construction at the Great Lakes Naval Base in Illinois with the help of robots that can lay bricks every seven to 10 seconds and can lift and place foundation blocks weighing up to 135 lbs.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The National Safety Council?'s position is complicated for those in construction, as it's hard enough to find workers to fill ostensibly dangerous field positions even without drug screening.

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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!

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 30, 2019

A soak pit or a soakaway is a closed porous chamber that is directly connected to a primary treatment unit. It serves the function of letting the.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Kenworth Truck and Toyota Motor North America are continuing their collaboration to develop 10 zero-emission Kenworth T680s powered by Toyota hydrogen fuel cell-electric powertrains.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The building design and construction industry must embrace change now. Stresses with finding talent, budgets, schedules, and the needs of clients call for change in approach. Companies are looking not only at how we work, but how we work with others. .

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 29, 2019

In 2019, spending is expected to reach $61.5 billion, a 10% increase from 2018's $56 billion, and will continue growing through 2021, according to the New York Building Congress' latest outlook report.

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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!

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

The global healthcare company will invest $16.7 million investment to expand its research and development operation in Richmond, VA. - Read: GlaxoSmithKline To Create 150 New Jobs In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

John Deere has developed a new line of Special Application Vehicles to suit the needs of federal, state, and local governments, and first responders.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Join us on a tour of select student residences at some of America’s top four-year colleges and universities—starting at Fairfield University. .

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