Construction Marketing
OCTOBER 1, 2013
'We are so pleased to announce that participation in the CMA STAR Awards has doubled for the second year in a row! As a result, we have extended the award entry deadline to this Friday, October 4th to accommodate increased interest in our awards program. So, for those of you who still have outstanding examples of construction marketing that you want to submit – you have one more week to do it!
FDR Safety
OCTOBER 4, 2013
'What appears to be a new OSHA practice of using a company’s voluntary safety and health audit as a guide to identifying possible hazards to focus on in an inspection should prompt employers to review their procedures for these audits. For many years, OSHA has had a final policy in effect which said that the agency would not use the voluntary audits to guide inspections.
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Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 4, 2013
'In a case important beyond the State of Washington, the State’s highest court expressly acknowledged the dynamic tension of balancing the competing interests of the ecology versus generating electricity, coming down on the side of electricity, all be it renewable energy from wind turbines. The Washington legislature created the Energy Facility Siting Evaluation Council establishing an expedited and centralized process for reviewing potential energy sites in the State.
BD+C
OCTOBER 4, 2013
'"Living" façades are all the rage in architecture today. BD+C has been covering the trend since 2004, when the Edouard François-designed Tower Flower apartment building opened in Paris. Body Image: read more.
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Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 4, 2013
'Caterpillar and Fortescue Metals Group have progressed with the delivery, installation and support of a Cat MineStar System for the second phase of the Solomon iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. . The technology suite was implemented for the 20 million-ton-per-year Firetail manned mine, in October 2012. For phase two, eight Command for hauling Cat 793F CMD trucks have been commissioned for the 40 million-ton-per-year the Kings mine as part of an autonomous mining solution
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Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 2, 2013
'Hastings on Hudson, a village with a population of just over 9,400, located east of the Hudson River, less than 20 miles north of Times Square, conducted a final public hearing last evening on its custom written Green Building Code. The Code is unique because it was written by a group of residents from this village. It is not based on LEED, the IgCC, ASHRAE 189.1 nor any of the national green codes, rating systems or standards.
BD+C
OCTOBER 1, 2013
'On behalf of American Institute of Architects'' President Mickey Jacob, the organization issued the following statement on the partial federal government shutdown that began early this morning. Along with its statement, AIA published "Shutdown 101: FAQ" to assist its members during the shutdown. read more.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 2, 2013
'Using ICUEE 2013 as the backdrop, Toro, best known for its mowers and Dingo compact utility loaders, has entered the underground construction market by unveiling two horizontal directional drills, a vibratory plow, a fluid mixer, and a ride-on trencher.
Safety Services Company
OCTOBER 4, 2013
'The top 10 OSHA violations for 2013 revealed a 45% increase in citations over the same list the year before. Although there are no surprises to which violations they are, the top 10 violations for 2013 totaled 42,502, which is 13,323 more than the 2012’s tally of 29,179. Every regulation on the list received more violations for this past fiscal year, than in 2012.
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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.
Digger Blog
OCTOBER 2, 2013
'Newly arrived at Tilbury docks in Essex, it is a Liebherr LHM 550. It has a maximum safe lifting capacity of 144 tonnes and a boom length of 54 metres. It weighs in at more than 400 tonnes and stands 79 metres high. It arrived on a boat full assembled from the factory in Rostock, northern Germany. After a four-day sail it simply drove itself off the boat onto the quayside and went to work, as you can see in the picture below.
BD+C
OCTOBER 4, 2013
'A new video by La Sagrada Familia Foundation combines aerial footage and computer animation to reveal planned development and the finished building. The structure now has a target completion date of 2026, the 100th anniversary of the death of architect Antoni Gaudí. read more.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
'Terex Construction, a business segment of Terex Corporation, entered into a private label agreement with Vermeer Corporation on Sept. 25, 2013. Terex will provide Vermeer with a forestry compact track loader specifically designed to work in Vermeer''s applications.
Safety Services Company
OCTOBER 1, 2013
'An increase in oilfield production has lead to the highest levels of workplace deaths in more than 20 years. “If you go back and look at the rig count from past years and correlate it to the fatalities within our industry, it’s got almost a direct correlation, “Kenny Jordan, head of the Association of Energy Service Companies, told NPR. In the past year 138 oil and gas extraction workers died on the job — the most in more than twenty years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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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?
Construction Superintendent Magazine
OCTOBER 2, 2013
'CHICAGO, Ill. -- Clayco Inc. has raised the bar on worker safety by recently receiving three awards from the National Safety Council. The awards recognize Clayco''s dedication to ensuring all people working on job sites go home injury free, and demonstrate their commitment to a culture that promotes safety.
BD+C
OCTOBER 3, 2013
'The LEED Professional Credential exams for the LEED Green Associate and LEED AP with specialty designations will feature LEED v4 material beginning in late spring 2014. Exam candidates wishing to test with the current exams should do so before June 2014. Candidates wishing to test on LEED v4 materials should do so after June 2014. ( [link] ).
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 3, 2013
'The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has created a new national multidisciplinary CCO certification program for lift directors. An 18-member task force worked for 18 months creating the certification, which is fully compliant with the new OSHA crane rule, Subpart CC, as well as the ANSI (ASME) standard that governs crane operations.
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 3, 2013
'Awards recognize superior work in the areas of landscape, lawn care and interior maintenance, along with design/build and installation, container plantings and erosion control.
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DebunkTheBIM
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
'A real,’ first world white girl drama’, one might say – though involving a family of 4. New Zealanders, decent citizens stranded on the 32 nd floor of an apartment building in Hong Kong. Barricaded behind dozens of unopened boxes of mostly valueless household items, locked in a 2 year rent contract, 2 teenagers in private schools, yet no job, no income.
BD+C
OCTOBER 1, 2013
'Fall protection tops the list of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s most-cited workplace safety violations, according to a presentation by OSHA officials at the 2013 National Safety Council Congress & Expo in Chicago. During the past 12 months, a total of 8,241 fall protection violations were issued by the agency. The FY 2013 top 10 are: 1. 1926.501 – Fall Protection 8,241 violations read more.
Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
'ST. LOUIS —Recently the St. Louis Plumbing Industry Council and manufacturer’s rep firm Mack McClain & Associates held a well-attended “We Are Lead Free” seminar here in St. Louis. read more.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 4, 2013
'It’s about a year away, but Cummins Inc. has begun touting a new automotive-type diesel, the ISV5.0, a 5-liter (302-cubic-inch) V-8 that it’s marketing to manufacturers of light- and medium-duty on-road vehicles. The relatively high-speed engine promises high performance in a compact package with low total cost of ownership, executives said Thursday at an introduction in their company’s home town of Columbus, Ind.
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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!
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 3, 2013
'On May 02-2013, Ford Motor Company announced it would add a third crew and more than 2,000 jobs at the Kansas City Assembly Plant which builds the F-150. Ford will also start production of the Ford Transit in 2014 at the plant. (Photo: Sam VarnHagen/Ford Motor Co.). By Ed Feldman. From the July/August 2013 issue. Ford is adding more than 2,000 jobs at its Kansas City (MO) Assembly Plant to meet surging demand for the Ford F-150 and planned production of the all-new Ford Transit.
BD+C
OCTOBER 1, 2013
'BD+C''s 3rd Annual Under40 Leadership Summit is just days away (Oct 9-11), and we''d like to make this great career development and learning opportunity available to a few more worthy young (under age 40) superstars in the design and construction industry. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors - Andersen Windows + Doors, The Vinyl Institute, American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), Benjamin Moore, and Nichiha - we can offer FREE registrations (a $495 value) to 3 more young AEC profes
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 2, 2013
'New Fire Protection Research Foundation report assesses costs. The cost to install home fire sprinklers in 51 homes in 17 communities averaged $1.35 per sprinklered square foot, down from the $1.61 average in 2008, according to a report conducted by Newport Partners (Newport) and released by the Fire Protection Research Foundation (the Foundation) an affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association. read more.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 1, 2013
'OSHA has ordered Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. (CDTI) to pay $1.9 million to its former chief financial officer (CFO) who was fired for reporting behavior the former CFO believed to be unethical. OSHA’s investigation found that the company violated the whistleblower provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act when it wrongfully terminated the former CFO for warning the board of directors about ethical and financial concerns raised by a proposed merger.
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BIM & Beam
OCTOBER 3, 2013
'Complete the form to enter the contest and then submit an original, under two minute video explaining why and how the top-notch intensive learning experience of AU Las Vegas will help you to take full advantage of Autodesk Building Design Suite software so you can accomplish something wonderful, meet a challenge, or make a difference. Submissions accepted October 1 to November 1, 2013.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 2, 2013
'By Bruce Jervis Construction contracts sometimes establish one party to the agreement as the sole arbiter of all claims or disputes under the contract. In other words, one party plays judge and jury on matters involving that party’s financial self-interest. The unfairness and conflict of interest could not be more apparent. It is common for an employee or agent of one party, usually the project owner, to serve as the initial gatekeeper of claims.
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2013
'Greg Cunniff of Taco explains hydronics in relation to W2W geo. McGraw Hill Education has published a follow-on graduate level textbook to its highly successful Geothermal HVAC: Green Heating and Cooling undergraduate textbook, published in 2011. read more.
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