Lets Build
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Many construction companies struggle to stay profitable. One major reason behind this is the way the industry works. A lot of business leaders focus on bidding on contracts and winning jobs rather than making a profit in order to keep up. Many clients, especially in the public sector, tend to award contracts to the lowest.
Safety Services Company
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Demystifying Bloodborne Pathogen Safety. Working in an environment that exposes you to bodily fluids like blood bears serious risks. These fluids can carry pathogens that can cause fatal diseases. Bloodborne pathogens are especially dangerous. One tiny cut from a small needle can be the difference between a long healthy life and a chronic disease that needs maintenance medicine. .
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The Korte Company
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Ralph Korte was fed up. He’d been in the factory at the corner of 6 th and Zschokke streets in Highland, Illinois many times to talk about problems with the building. On every visit, the factory’s managers complained about the state of the structure: It was flimsy. Its roof leaked. Too much snow and the whole place would cave in. And after every visit, the message handed down from distant corporate bosses was the same.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Experiencing distractions while operating construction equipment, such as excavators or wheel loaders, may not be as prevalent as while driving a car or truck, but they are something that every company needs to address with its employees. Operator distractions are everywhere. Learn how to prevent and correct them here. .
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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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
A look at four findings from contractors surveyed on the cloud from the Dodge Data & Analytics report, "Improving Performance with Project Data"
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Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 10, 2019
Businesses who generate renewable energy, say, by using solar panels, but sell the Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) for the renewable energy they generate shouldn’t claim they “use” renewable energy. The Federal Trade Commissions has advised that such a claim would be deceptive. The guidance from the FTC is not new, but as renewable energy becomes more prevalent, increasingly businesses are making claims about their green energy.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Currently, women represent only 9% of the construction workforce. In the field, that statistic has an even starker contrast: For every 100 men on the jobsite, there is only one woman. However, many of the women who go to work in construction every day do so with the drive and a vision for a more diverse and more inclusive workforce. In the following pages, we’ve highlighted 20 of those women. .
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 10, 2019
Detailed design, which takes on and develops the approved conceptual design, is a stage where the design is refined and plans are set. The result of.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
While countless jobs in the construction industry go unfilled, a stream of highly capable veterans look for work. Some experts say it's a marketing problem.
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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
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
The number of women in the construction industry is growing. According to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, between 2017 and 2018 alone the number of women working in construction trades increased by 17.6%. The percentage of women classified as construction managers has also risen, from 5.9% in 2003 to 7.7% in 2018. As a whole, the percentage of women in the construction industry sits at 9.9%.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
It’s in your garage. It’s in your truck’s toolbox. It’s in your office storage closet. And it’s even in your kitchen at home. Chances are, you use WD-40 Multi-Use Product to keep your tools and equipment running smoothly. The product has been around for more than 65 years, and the original solution has stayed virtually the same.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
A cantilever is a rigid structural member such as beam fixed at one end to a commonly vertical support from which it protrudes. It can also be.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
The theme park was not fined for the incident, but one legal expert says the company and contractors that built the park could be sued by individuals who were injured.
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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?
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Polk County, Florida located along the heart of the I4 corridor is a multifaceted economic engine centered on innovation, technological advances, manufacturing, logistics and so much more. - Read: Polk County – Florida’s Best Place For Business at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Construction industry experts discuss the basis of their risk mitigation strategies.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Construction documents are written, graphic, and pictorial documents prepared or assembled for describing and communicating the design, location, and.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
An analysis by a progressive think tank of one Nova Scotia highway project found it cost about $175 million more as a P3 than it would have if it were government financed.
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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
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
The modular construction industry—long associated with “low-rise” structures—keeps rising higher and higher. Key decision makers will gather at World of Modular, the modular construction industry’s largest and longest running tradeshow and convention, on March 9 – 12, 2020 in Orlando, Florida to discuss innovation in modular, including the growing trend of modular high rises.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
The Wall Street Journal reported that 22 states including Missouri, Texas, North Carolina, and Ohio have bid on the first Hyperloop certification track. Los Angeles-based Virgin Hyperloop One sent out a request for proposals asking states to bid for a chance to host a 6-mile test track.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Construction site works are generally classified into permanent site works and temporary site works. Permanent site works are required for the entire.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Underground construction starts today on the company's first major project, a $52.5 million contract to create a tram system that will carry passengers the length of the event center through two 1-mile-long tunnels.
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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
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Continuing strong demand drove the average U.S. rent to a new high of $1,476 in October 2019, according to Yardi Matrix. Seventeen of the 30 major markets tracked by Yardi Matrix experienced year-over-year rent growth of at least 3.3% in October while only two trailed the 2.5% long-term average. The average national multifamily rent has grown by 32% since January 2012.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) responded to 2018 safety numbers by calling for private employers to look more closely at their safety practices. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Brick dimensions is one of the most crucial parameters that need to be considered during the selection of bricks in order to ensure they fit with.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
It only takes a few minutes to calculate just how much time and money you are currently losing by using paper and spreadsheet for your project management in the construction and service trade.
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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
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Andenes, Norway, approximately 185 miles north of the Arctic Circle, is one of the best places in the world for whale watching. Just a few miles from shore lies the deep sea valley, Bleiksdjupa, where migrating whales frequently pass by, and soon, a new “whale” will be spotted sandwiched between the edge of the ocean and the rocky Norwegian shore.
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
The specialty construction services company will create 34 new manufacturing jobs in the City of Norfolk, VA. - Read: TST Fabrications Investing $4.1M To Expand In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Doosan Bobcat will invest $26 million for an expansion of its Litchfield, Minnesota, manufacturing facility.
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