Green Building Law Update
JULY 7, 2014
'We are increasingly called upon to give legal opinions that a green building is LEED certified, ‘certifiable’ or otherwise really a green building. The purpose of a legal opinion given in a commercial real estate transaction is, most simply put, to provide the recipient of the lawyer’s writing with comfort regarding specified aspects of the transaction.
Carol Hagen
JULY 10, 2014
'Bluebeam has had many people request that they transfer the DWG layers from AutoCAD into a Revu PDF. While presently on Revu 12.1 this feature is not present, there is a workaround. If you create a separate PDF for each layer using Bluebeam’s CAD Plug-in, and name each separate PDF the layer name, then in Bluebeam you can create a layered PDF using.
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BD+C
JULY 11, 2014
'Famed Chicago architect Jeanne Gang is headed westward. Yesterday, San Francisco’s newest tower proposal was unveiled, the S an Francisco Chronicle reports , and it will be a 400-foot-tall tower designed by Gang. Renderings show that the planned residential tower will be a tier of bay windows placed slightly askew on top of each other, resulting in a flowing, twisting-effect.
Construction Equipment
JULY 7, 2014
'Construction employers added 6,000 workers in June as the industry''s unemployment rate dropped to 8.2 percent, its lowest June level in six years, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). "The construction industry continues to expand gradually and unevenly," said Ken Simonson, AGC''s chief economist.
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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.
Revit OpEd
JULY 7, 2014
'We can delete a workset. Revit will let us either delete the elements assigned to it or reassign them all to a different workset. I''d say that generally it is a bad idea to choose Delete. Go slow, take care, think twice. Don''t find yourself saying, "I''ve cut it twice and it is still too short." When choosing another workset remember the other workset has to be OPEN to be able to select it from the list!
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BD+C
JULY 11, 2014
'They''re not really LEGOs—they just look like them. Smart Bricks (or S-Bricks for short) are a patent-pending innovation designed by Kite Bricks. Incorporating high-strength concrete, the blocks may make buildings more rapid, cheap and energy-efficient to construct. Like the iconic Danish construction toys, S-Bricks come in a variety of forms for different functions and can all connect together.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 11, 2014
'Francois Lebrasseur. Understanding how the 2015 changes apply to the industry and your business. As CONTRACTOR magazine has reported previously, new water heater efficiency standards will be implemented in less than a year. That means it’s time for plumbers and contractors to evaluate the effects these changes will have on their business, and adequately prepare. read more.
Green Industry Professionals
JULY 8, 2014
'Native trees can better connect clients with their landscapes, providing landscape contractors who "get it" with a competitive advantage.
Digger Blog
JULY 9, 2014
'What’s this picture all about? You’ll have to scroll down for that. Suffice to say, this machine has proved itself to be a nice little earner. It was on duty at the inaugural Fairfax Plant Hire charity golf day. I was delighted to be invited but sad not to be able to attend. However, I hear it was a roaring success. The Selby-based firm held the event at The Oaks golf club near York.
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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.
BD+C
JULY 7, 2014
'They have the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest skyscraper. They have the iconic Burj Al Arab, the iconic ship-shaped luxury hotel on a manmade island. They also have the Palm Islands, a man-made palm-shaped archipelago of mixed-use property. Naturally, the next step for the largest emirate of this small country on the Arabian Peninsula is to build the largest indoor ‘city’ in the world.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 9, 2014
'We’re celebrating American plumbing and hydronic products made by American workers in American factories for American contractors. read more.
Construction Equipment
JULY 8, 2014
'Terramac LLC has added Vermeer Texas-Louisiana to its North American dealer network. With 12 full-service locations across Texas and south Louisiana, Vermeer Texas-Louisiana offers a line of equipment for the underground construction, pipeline, landscape, surface mining, tree care, wood waste processing and organic recycling industries. Vermeer Texas-Louisiana will provide Terramac with a direct route to market its RT9 rubber track crawler carrier in this region.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JULY 7, 2014
'Posted by Heidi Schwartz. According to the report “ Smart Cities Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 – 2019 ,” the global smart cities market is expected to reach a value of $1,265.85 billion by 2019, growing at a CAGR of 14.0% from 2013 to 2019. The increase in migration from rural to urban areas is the major factor responsible for the growth of smart cities market, globally.
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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
JULY 8, 2014
'A fireplace in a gas station – imagine getting a permit to build something like that today. But that is exactly what legendary American architect Frank Lloyd Wright thought up for a gas station he designed more than half a century ago, and that was exactly what was built in the Buffalo Transportation Pierce-Arrow Museum in Buffalo, New York, for public viewing.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JULY 7, 2014
'Construction employers added 6,000 workers to payrolls in June as the industry’s unemployment rate dropped to 8.2 percent, its lowest June level in six years, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials cautioned, however, that recent employment gains could be undermined when the federal government begins scaling back transportation investments in August.
SAB Magazine
JULY 10, 2014
'The One Planet Reno project set out to create a beautiful and functional family home for four, complete with a home office, while simultaneously minimizing the ecological footprint of construction and eliminating carbon emissions from operations.
Green Industry Professionals
JULY 10, 2014
'Starting with the 2016 season, Briggs & Stratton will narrow its assortment of lower-priced Snapper consumer lawn equipment and consolidate manufacturing facilities.
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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.
BD+C
JULY 10, 2014
'BioSkin , a system of water-filled ceramic pipes that cools the exterior surface of buildings and their surrounding micro-climates, has won the 2014 Tall Building Innovation Award from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). Body Image: read more.
Construction Equipment
JULY 11, 2014
'Trimble has established a SITECH Technology Dealer in Illinois, the counties of Lake and Porter in Indiana, the county of Cherokee in Kansas, northeastern Missouri, and the county of Ottawa in Oklahoma. SITECH Midwest joins the network of SITECH dealerships—a global distribution network offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction technology systems.
SAB Magazine
JULY 10, 2014
'The house is a three-storey flat roof structure with a two-storey addition in the rear. Flat roofs were chosen not only for the modern appearance but for rain water collection and green roof application.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 9, 2014
'Approximately 30 miles of ViegaPEX barrier tubing installed in renovation of snow melting system. Viega was awarded Plastic Pipe Institute’s (PPI) 2013 “Project of the Year” award in the building and construction division for its Sun Valley Ski Resort snow melting system project. read more.
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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!
BD+C
JULY 9, 2014
'Step aside New York and L.A., The Atlantic’s CityLab finds that not all design jobs have these two trendy hotspots as their epicenters. Body Image: read more.
Construction Equipment
JULY 9, 2014
'Cummins Inc. has expanded its leadership team. Rich Freeland will assume the role of president and chief operating officer for Cummins, reporting to Tom Linebarger, who will remain chairman and CEO. In his new role, Freeland will focus on the company''s daily operations to ensure that we meet our financial, customer and operating commitments. Freeland has been the engine business president for Cummins since 2010 overseeing development, manufacturing, marketing and sales for the company''s large
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JULY 9, 2014
'As numerous states continue to grapple with long-term budget woes (including huge unfunded pension obligations), many are turning to a quick fix with a seemingly guaranteed return: the expansion of all forms of gambling. A visit to votesmart.org offers a wide-angle view of the enduring lure of tax revenues generated by casinos and other forms of state-sanctioned gambling.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 9, 2014
'The first thing to remember with customer disputes is that this is a business issue. The customer has enough emotion for both of you. Lose yours. Take an analytic view of the situation, consider the possible outcomes, and seek the solution with the best return/least cost to the business. read more.
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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!
BD+C
JULY 7, 2014
'In an attempt to reunite the nation of Singapore with its harbor, SPARK Architects has designed the "solar orchid"—self-contained, solar-powered pods that mimic traditional hawkers. Hawkers, or floating stalls where vendors sell various products, were once commonplace in Singapore, but have faded away after decades of urban development, designboom reports.
Construction Equipment
JULY 9, 2014
'Trimble has established two SITECH Technology Dealers in the United Kingdom and Ireland: SITECH UK and SITECH Ireland. SITECH Technology Dealers represent Trimble and Caterpillar machine control systems for the contractor’s entire fleet of heavy equipment regardless of machine brand, along with Trimble’s portfolio of Connected Site solutions—site positioning systems, construction asset management services, software and powerful wireless and Internet-based site communications infrastructure.
Construction Dive
JULY 9, 2014
'What tangible effect, if any, will the Construction Specifications Institute’s (CSI) recent endorsement of the digital practice documents that the American Institute of Architects (AIA) published last year have on the design and construction industry? Will use of the documents and building information modeling (BIM) technology in general soon skyrocket?
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