Construction Business Owner

JUNE 30, 2014

'The cloud has been a buzzword in technology circles for several years, but cloud storage has recently moved beyond tech-trend buzz to major adoption across nearly every industry. Many construction firms are now considering the move from standard server deployment to a cloud-based solution. That shift is due in part to the possibility of a disaster—natural (storms, floods, etc.) or technological (power failure, corrupt tape files, etc.).

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BD+C

JUNE 30, 2014

'Even though open-air markets have existed a disproportionately longer time than supermarkets and other types of grocery stores, there hasn’t been much innovation injected into the vendors’ stands, both in design and functionality. Body Image: read more.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 30, 2014

'Here is a rundown of the latest apps and software that will enable contractors to run more efficient businesses, save money, and have some fun with new technology all at the same time. read more.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 1, 2014

'Construction employment rose in 218 metro areas, declined in 72 and was flat in 49 between May 2013 and May 2014, according to analysis of federal employment data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). AGC officials warned that job losses could spread to more metros unless policy makers in Washington quickly agree on providing new funding for the federal highway program.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 30, 2014

'As a business owner, you know the revenue needle stops moving during unexpected downtime. In fact, troubleshooting poor equipment performance or outright system and component failure can be one of your greatest frustrations. To make matters worse, you may not have adequate service training or access to an on-site mechanic for the repairs that will get your loader or excavator up and running again.

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Digger Blog

JULY 4, 2014

'Here’s some canny thinking from the crane designers at the Terex Demag factory in Germany. Their CC 8800-1 crawler crane is a 1600-tonne capacity, which makes it a pretty big beast in the crane jungle but not that special any more. When it first came out more than 10 years ago now it was quite a thing, but heavy lifting technology is a fast moving world, driven by demand for ever bigger wind turbines and the desire to fabricate ever bigger petrochemical and oil refinery installations on t

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Revit OpEd

JULY 2, 2014

'Autodesk''s Tatjana Dzambazova recently gave a TEDx talk about some projects and technology she''s been working on at Autodesk. Pretty cool stuff! If you aren''t familiar with Tatjana, as a reader of this blog, you are very likely aware of a product she worked on at Autodesk. She was the Product Manager for Revit Architecture from 2005-2007. The following is some of the information provided on the YouTube page for her talk: Technology Whisperer , Tatjana Dzambazova, shares her passion for the l

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 30, 2014

'Professional football is known as a tough sport with an equally tough behind-the-scenes locker room culture. Jonathan Martin’s departure from the Miami Dolphins on Oct. 28, 2013, perhaps signaled a change. Press reports indicated that Martin left the team because of “persistent bullying, harassment and ridicule.” The Dolphins were forced to investigate, which led to the infamous Feb. 14 report from attorney Ted Wells and his team of investigators.

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BD+C

JULY 2, 2014

'Organizers of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar have released images of the second stadium design, Archdaily reports. Dubbed the Al Bayt Stadium, the complex is planned for Al Khor City. It will be surrounded by retail space, restaurants, and landscaped recreational trails for cycling, jogging, and horseback riding. Body Image: read more.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 2, 2014

'Group C Media, parent company of Business Facilities and Today’s Facility Manager magazines, this week unveiled the Conference Advisory Board for REAL STREET Expo , which will take place Feb. 11-12, 2015 at the LVH in Las Vegas. The inaugural REAL STREET Expo will feature a two-day, multi-track conference program offering insight from CRE experts on the strategies which are essential to successfully address today’s critical priorities of cost-effective management of properties and m

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Green Industry Professionals

JULY 1, 2014

'Newly combined industry mega-giant plans to accelerate growth, and provide greater opportunities for team members and more customized solutions for clients across all seasons.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 30, 2014

'In the latest FMI U.S. Construction Industry Talent Development Report, 53 percent of companies said that they are facing a shortage of skilled workers. Of those companies, 93 percent felt that the actual number of skilled workers available was the reason for the shortage. As the economy continues to recover and the construction industry enters this year’s busy season, companies are faced with new challenges.

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BD+C

JULY 1, 2014

'The National Performance Based Design Guide, based on research and development supported by the Science & Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security and the Public Buildings Service of the General Services Administration, is now available. The guide establishes performance-based requirements to be used in the programming, design, and documentation of new buildings, major and minor alterations, and work in historic structures. read more.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 3, 2014

'By Johnathan Sanders. From the May/June 2014 issue. Companies launching operations in Alabama or expanding existing facilities in the state announced nearly 17,000 new jobs and more than $4.4 billion in capital investment during 2013, according to a report by Gov. Robert Bentley and the Alabama Department of Commerce. The 2013 New & Expanding Industries Report outlines another solid year of economic development activity in Alabama, with 445 projects in sectors such as automotive, aerospace,

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Revit OpEd

JULY 3, 2014

'Subtle bit of information shared via AUGI thread and member Meng005. Autodesk response regarding a query asking about mixing version of Windows (64 bit and 32 bit): When accessing workshared files from a shared Windows directory not utilizing Revit Server, it is important that all clients are using the same version of Windows, and thus the same version of SMB ( Server Message Block ).

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 30, 2014

'General contractors struggle with the compilation and delivery of operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals to asset owners at project completion. Contributing factors might include a missed closeout or handover deadlines, incomplete handover documentation or the inability to collect final payment on time. In the worst cases, disputes arise, claims are filed and reputations are damaged.

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BD+C

JULY 1, 2014

'The Design Museum''s Design of the Year Award for 2014 has been awarded to Zaha Hadid''s Heydar Aliyev Center. Hadid is not only the first woman to win the top prize, but the center is the first architectural project to win the overall competition. The building, full of undulating curves and large glass windows to let in lots of natural light, is located in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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ENR Construction

JULY 2, 2014

'Diggerland USA, modeled after U.K. enterprise, cultivates next-gen industry interest as families ride and operate revamped excavators, backhoes, skid steer loaders and other machinery.

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 1, 2014

'State Water Heaters recently supported Kurt Busch in his “Double” attempt on May 25, when he raced in both IndyCar’s Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600. read more.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 30, 2014

'Many contractors, both small and large, finance their equipment and software rather than purchase with a lump sum payment because of the cash flow benefits this practice can bring to their businesses. In fact, according to the 2013 Bureau of Economic Analysis measurement of U.S. Gross Domestic Product and the Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation, $0.56 of every dollar spent on equipment and software in the U.S. was financed.

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BD+C

JUNE 30, 2014

'Long neglected and conquered by the elements, Philip Johnson’s “Tent of Tomorrow” recently was allocated $5.8 million for its restoration. Mayor Bill de Blasio contributed $4.2 million to the project, 6sqft reports. The rest was provided by the City Council and Borough President Melinda Katz. Body Image: read more.

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Revit OpEd

JULY 4, 2014

'The other day I mentioned that I generally include at least a few tracks of Joe Satriani''s music in a playlist for walk-in music at conferences. I find his music is particularly conducive to spending hours pecking away at a project and Revit. I''ve been up late working on something just a little longer so I can hear one more tune. I generally just let his albums play through without concerning myself about assembling them or any particular tracks into any coherent order.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 2, 2014

'Total construction spending rose slightly for the third straight month in May, as solid increases in private nonresidential and public construction outweighed a downturn in residential projects, according to an analysis of federal data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). "The May figures show that construction activity continues to expand, but with lots of variability by month and project type," said Ken Simonson, AGC’s chief economist.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 30, 2014

'Twelve top plumbing and HVACR students have received honors in the plumbing and HVACR competitions of the annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Contest, held recently in Kansas City, Mo. read more.

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BD+C

JUNE 30, 2014

'The U.S. housing recovery should regain its footing, but also faces a number of challenges, concludes The State of the Nation’s Housing report released by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. Tight credit, still elevated unemployment, and mounting student loan debt among young Americans are moderating growth and keeping millennials and other first-time homebuyers out of the market. read more.

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ENR Construction

JULY 2, 2014

'Technology platforms are evolving quickly in their ability to improve work-packaging capabilities for multidiscipline project teams. Like the rise of web-based software before it, platforms-as-a-service now enable teams to integrate project data from multiple sources as well as collaborate more easily during the planning process.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 1, 2014

'Ann Schneider, head of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), has resigned, according to the Chicago Tribune. Erica Boggren, director of the Department of Veterans Affairs, will replace Schneider. . Schneider’s resignation follows accusations against the department claiming IDOT’s hiring is politically motivated, the Tribune says.

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Revit OpEd

JULY 1, 2014

'Northwestern University is hosting a symposium in August, read the following for more details if you are interested. NOW AND NEXT 2014 Symposium on Technology for Design and Construction WHAT Meet thought leaders and colleagues interested in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Open BIM Exchange, Software Trends and more. Learn about the innovations that are moving companies and people forward including: Where and how design and delivery is shifting Which software applications are transform

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