Carol Hagen
MARCH 4, 2014
'If you have Bluebeam Revu 11 installed on your PC or laptop, there are a few considerations before you upgrade to Revu 12. Revu 12 is only supported in Windows 7 and Windows 8.x so if you have Windows XP or Vista, you’ll need a Microsoft Update (and possibly may want to upgrade to a new computer). You can read all the Bluebeam Full Specs and hardware requirements here.
Digger Blog
MARCH 6, 2014
'Every hour of every day demon fiddlers scrape their fiddles and the diggers dance up a storm, drawing crowds in their thousands. It's a sure fire hit every time. Or if we want to be more correct, and I think we should, an array of backhoe loaders, telescopic handlers and skid steer loaders perform synchronised manoeuvres to the accompaniment of an accomplished string quartet.
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BD+C
MARCH 5, 2014
'CEVISAMA, the International Ceramic Tile Fair, recently took place at the Feria Valencia center in Spain. The Spanish tile industry continues to be vibrant and sales are on the rise for a third year. Spain has grown its tile exports, further solidifying their leadership position at the forefront of technology and design. As a result, Spain is currently Europe''s leading ceramic tile producer, and the second largest exporter at worldwide level.
PSMJ Resources
MARCH 4, 2014
'by David Whitemyer, AIA Instagram should be part of your firm’s social media arsenal – especially now! Facebook made big news back in 2012 when it purchased Instagram for $1 billion. They saw the social media tsunami coming. Now, only two years later, engagement on Instagram is 15 times that of Facebook. In fact, it’s the fastest growing of all mobile apps, having increased by 66% in 2013 to over 30 million users.
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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.
Help Everybody Everyday
MARCH 2, 2014
'Don’t be a Shy Ronnie when trying to get content from technical staff. Here’s a problem you might be suffering from. Nobody at your firm writes articles for publications or posts for your blog. But then you see other firms don’t seem to suffer from that problem. You always see their content in magazines, emails, and blog posts.But your staff is much smarter and way more qualified than them!
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BD+C
MARCH 7, 2014
'Larry David, Maria Menounos, and Sofia Vergara are among the Hollywood elites scheduled to attend a star-studded gala March 8 to celebrate the opening of Emerson College''s new $85 million Los Angeles campus building. Body Image: read more.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 6, 2014
'Total construction spending in January rose 9.3 percent for the year, marking the largest year-over-year increase since May 2006, according to analysis of federal data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). AGC noted growth in public construction and private residential and nonresidential spending that contributed to the increase.
Green Industry Professionals
MARCH 6, 2014
'Establish best practices, get to know your staff, communicate better, and know when to back off and let people do their jobs.
Digger Blog
MARCH 5, 2014
'I am grateful, therefore, to New Holland Construction for this series of photographs showing their machines at work on flood response work across the continent. A wide range of New Holland machines, from large excavators to small compact machines, have been helping to repair and clean-up towns and cities affected by the recent storms and floods. AS we know all too well, the south coast of England experienced some of the most ferocious storms last month.
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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
MARCH 5, 2014
'The final phase of New York’s High Line elevated railway park is slated to open in the fall of 2014. The park will be located between West 30 th and West 34 th streets to the south and north, and 10 th and 12 th avenues to the east and west. Body Image: read more.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 3, 2014
'Topcon Technology Roadshow 2014, a ‘hands-on’ educational program focused on advanced positioning technologies, launches next month. The program will feature a 5,000-square-foot mobile classroom/theater housed in a custom-designed 18-wheeler. The first of 23 scheduled stops will be April 10 in Pleasanton, Calif. Following 23,000 miles in six months, it will wind up in October in Riverside, Calif.
Revit OpEd
MARCH 5, 2014
'There are several phase filters that stock templates come with. Sometimes people aren''t certain which ones to use or why they exist. There are three options that affect how elements are influenced by Phase Filters: By Category, Overridden and Not Displayed. By Category - Project Object Styles and/or view''s Visibility/Graphics Overrides govern. Overridden - Revit will change the appearance of elements based on the Phase Graphics Overrides settings (see next image).
Digger Blog
MARCH 5, 2014
'Of course, all the important stuff for UK and European buyers happens nearer to home. The Bauma fair in Munich is a much bigger deal – more machines, more people, more everything. Except possibly fun. Las Vegas knows how to do that rather well. Both Bauma and Conexpo take place evey three years. As Bauma was last year, Conexpo is the biggest international event in the construction equipment calendar this 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?
BD+C
MARCH 1, 2014
'A little over a month ago, Terminal 2 of Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport was opened in Mumbai. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the new terminal added 4.4 million sf to accomodate 40 million passengers per year. In a press release, Mr. G V Sanjay Reddy, the Managing Director of GVK Mumbai International Airport Pvt. Ltd. (MIAL), said that “the new Terminal 2 at CSIA is a monument to the beautiful spirit of Mumbai and its people.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 7, 2014
'OSHA cited Werner Construction for three violations after a worker was struck by a front-end loader and subsequently died. The 35-year-old worker was pinned between the loader and a semitrailer.
Green Industry Professionals
MARCH 6, 2014
'Proper training, communication, documentation and support can help your crew foremen play a pivotal role in preventing client concerns from blowing up into complaints.
PSMJ Resources
MARCH 6, 2014
'Your client satisfaction? No. The quality of your projects? Not so much. Your hit rate? Wrong again! No. Seventy-percent of your clients are judging you on this (of all things): Your LinkedIn profile. Don’t believe me? Well, you’d better start— According to the Hinge Marketing Team’s newly released study, Beyond Referrals: How Today’s Buyers Check You Out , 59.9% of buyers “check out” potential professional services providers through social media—and of that 59.9%, 70% of those buyers use Linke
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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
MARCH 6, 2014
'After two months of taking screen captures and coding, Web designer Greg Miller has re-created a place intimately familiar to many Americans: Jerry Seinfeld''s sitcom apartment. With the use of the virtual reality headset Oculus Rift , fans of the show can now explore a virtual 3D model of the iconic New York residence. Body Image: read more.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 6, 2014
'Trimble Contractor mobile app is for small site and utility contractors, and provides them with the ability to manage common office tasks on a smartphone or tablet. “Smaller contractors don’t have a lot of time to do paperwork, which can lead to delayed or missed revenue opportunities,” said Scott Crozier, segment manager for Trimble Heavy Civil Construction.
Business Facilities
MARCH 5, 2014
'What does it take to bring new life to the center of a city that saw its industrial core head for the hills decades ago? Creativity in helping to offset the costs of new development is a good place to start. A pay-as-you-go option as new buildings and new tax revenues rise might be just the ticket. For a successful example of this innovative approach, look no further than Allentown, PA.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
MARCH 4, 2014
'LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- The Associated General Contractors of America is planning to launch a new private insurance exchange in cooperation with Willis North America, association officials announced. The new exchange, which will be called “The AGC Alternative,” is anticipated to be live this summer and will allow the association’s member firms to deliver better health insurance and related benefits to their employees at a lower cost, officials added.
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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
MARCH 4, 2014
'British architect Thomas Heatherwick has proposed to repurpose a grain silo into an art gallery in Cape Town, South Africa. The silo is made up of 42-concrete tubes, which Heatherwick plans to make into gallery spaces; some will house elevators. Body Image: read more.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 6, 2014
'Trimble PCS900 paving control system is now available on Gomaco slipform pavers via CAN-bus integration. The first model with the system is the GHP-2800 four-track paver, with additional models to follow. “We are very excited to be working with Gomaco to give contractors the best possible performance from their slipform pavers,” said Kevin Garcia, segment manager for Trimble Asphalt and Concrete Paving Solutions.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 7, 2014
'Larry V. Parman Secretary Oklahoma Department of Commerce. By the Business Facilities Staff. From the January/February 2014 issue. BF: Oklahoma has launched 20%x2020, an initiative to reduce energy consumption in state buildings by 20 percent by 2020. How will it work? LP: The first step is that departments across all Oklahoma government agencies will review their assets and operations, including policies and behaviors, to identify possible savings and areas where costs can be reduced and exist
Construction Dive
MARCH 5, 2014
'Undergoing consideration in state legislatures across America right now are at least 20 bills that in some way would promote the design-build method of construction project delivery. Among the more important proposals of that bunch, which ones have the best chance of being passed into law this year? In which states will approval of such legislation have the most difficult road?
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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
MARCH 7, 2014
'Trimble has released SketchUp 2014 , the latest version of its popular 3-D modeling platform for architects, engineers, design and construction professionals, as well as members of the global maker community. read more.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 6, 2014
'Wheel loader production data can be viewed remotely in JDLink through the integration of Trimble’s Loadrite L2180 scale program. Information includes total bucket loads, trucks loaded, and totals by material in addition to other JDLink data. The LOADRITE L2180 for John Deere system has a separate monitor in the cab and accommodates an optional printer for outputting load tickets or end-of-shift reports in the field.
Safety Services Company
MARCH 6, 2014
'America’s workforce is changing. The number of women and minorities are entering the workforce is growing daily. While this trend in workforce diversification should be seen as a good sign on many levels, it does present some unexpected workplace issues, not the least of which has to do with Personal Protective Equipment. As more workers of different shapes and sizes enter the workplace, the need for wider varieties of better fitting PPE also increases.
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