2014

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How BIM, Robotics and 3-D Printing Will Improve Efficiencies on the Jobsite

Construction Business Owner

'As a design and construction professional with more than 30 years of industry experience, I am shocked that construction is still an inefficient business. Multiple sources have documented that overall productivity in the construction industry has decreased throughout the last few decades. Despite all the tools and electronics on jobsites today, data from the U.S.

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METHODS OF CONCRETE COLUMN REPAIR

The Constructor

'Repair Of Concrete Columns Before starting the repair of a column, the axial dead load, axial live load, horizontal load and its associated.

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10 trends in commercial real estate for 2015

BD+C

'The sustained performance of the U.S. commercial real estate industry is expected to continue in 2015, fueled by improving fundamentals and robust investor appetite, in both domestic and foreign arenas, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2015, co-published by PwC US and the Urban Land Institute (ULI). Exclude Content: Yes.

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Tennessee Is BF’s 2013 State Of The Year

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

'The Volunteer State, which also won the magazine’s top honor in 2009, joins Texas as the only multiple winner in the annual competition since the award was created in 2007 (the Lone Star State won in 2012 and 2007). Runners-up in the 2013 competition were Utah, Texas, Louisiana, Georgia and Pennsylvania. “Tennessee continues to impress us with its aggressive execution of a diversified growth strategy,” said BF Editor in Chief Jack Rogers. “The state has put in place a so

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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.

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Influential women in the mechanical contracting industry

Contractor Magazine

'It comes as no surprise that CONTRACTOR editors have met and built relationships with so many passionate and committed people. We at CONTRACTOR magazine believe the women of the industry deserve recognition of the mark they have made in the plumbing and hydronics industries. read more.

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Business Facilities’ 10th Annual Rankings Report: Louisiana, Utah, Texas Tops In Best Business Climate

Business Facilities

'Business Facilities magazine has released the results of its 10th Annual Rankings Report, naming Louisiana as the state with the Best Business Climate. Louisiana surged into the top slot in BF ‘s annual state business climate assessment from last year’s fourth-place finish. Utah, Texas, Tennessee and Indiana rounded out the top five, respectively, in this year’s Best Business Climate ranking. “Louisiana has been a perennial contender for our coveted Best Business Climat

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Landscape Contractors Rate Top Brands

Green Industry Professionals

'Favorability ratings for mowers, trimmers, blowers, track loaders, excavators, herbicides, chainsaws, engines and trucks.

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WSP Global Snags Prize with $1.35-Billion Bid for Parsons Brinckerhoff

ENR Construction

'Purchase price is set to boost ailing bottom line of parent Balfour Beatty, which paid $626 million for PB in 2009; intended buyer gains a firm with strong financials and a big presence in the US and Asia.

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New Feature List for Revit 2015

Revit OpEd

'Here''s a list of the items that are new to Revit 2015. I''ve put them into my own grouping. Big Stuff Sketchy lines - yep, create sketchy alteration to views Family parameter order adjustments - reorder/control parameter position Schedules/material takeoffs - Access to Additional parameters and Grand Total customization Revision improvements - Delete Revisions and more sketching options View references - Reassign view reference to different view IFC linking - Import IFC on Insert ribbon, IFC t

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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?

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There’s a Construction App for That

Construction Business Owner

'The typical construction jobsite has drastically changed in the last decade. Processes that used to require piles of paperwork and trips from the field to the office and back again are becoming simpler and more efficient with the use of mobile technology. The mobile apps described below are eliminating paperwork, streamlining work flows and helping to make contractors’ lives a little bit easier.

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5 Secrets to a Stand-Out Brand

Construction Business Owner

'Big branding always seems to be equated with big business. Only corporations and conglomerates can play, right? Don’t let this misconception stifle your firm from slowly unrolling a winning brand. An overnight success is usually the result of months of behind-the-scenes magic.

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Top 5 Equipment Killers

Construction Business Owner

'In the construction industry, physical assets are key to company operations and productivity. Employees and managers depend on equipment and tools to efficiently complete projects on schedule and on time. Many contractors, however, are killing their equipment without even realizing it. As a business owner, you may not completely be aware of the status of your equipment on jobsites.

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Meet BD+C's 40 Under 40 class of 2014

BD+C

'Building Design+Construction is pleased to introduce our “40 Under 40” Class of 2014. They join 320 previous recipients of the honor, dating from 2006. These emerging AEC leaders range in age from 31 to 39 (as of December 31, 2013), with a median age of 36.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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.

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12 award-winning structural steel buildings

BD+C

'Twelve structural steel building projects have earned national recognition in the 2014 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS2). Body Image: read more.

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Dynamo Now Pre-Installed with Revit

BIM & Beam

'Autodesk’s open source computational design tool Dynamo is now automatically installed with Revit as of Revit 2015 R2. Using visual programming and popular scripting, it is possible to drive Revit geometry by programmatic means, super charging the design process. If you have not tried Dynamo I highly recommend it. Learn more.

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LEGO launches set aimed at professional architects

BD+C

'There''s a new LEGO set for architects to get excited aboutactually, one made for architects. LEGO Architecture Studio is made up of 76 unique elements and over 1,200 pieces, and is intended to give the builder as much freedom as possible, Dezeen reports. Body Image: read more.

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Norwegian modular project set to be world's tallest timber-frame apartment building [slideshow]

BD+C

'A 14-story luxury apartment block in central Bergen, Norway, will be the world''s tallest timber-framed multifamily project, at 49 meters (160 feet). The current record-holder, Melbourne''s Forté building, is 32 meters tall. Body Image: read more.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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!

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Report: 32 U.S. buildings have been verified as net-zero energy performers

BD+C

'Growth in numbers, locations, types and sizes all mark progress on the state of commercial zero net energy (ZNE) buildings—ultra-efficient buildings that generate as much power from onsite renewable energy sources as they consume in a year, according to a report from New Buildings Institute (NBI). Of buildings surveyed across North America, the report finds the number of buildings achieving or pursuing ZNE have more than doubled since the last study was released in 2012.

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5 ways Herman Miller's New Office concept rethinks the traditional workplace

BD+C

'With cloud computing, smart phones, video chat and more access to professional software for individual use, there shouldn’t really be any need to still go to an office for work, right? Well, legendary office furniture manufacturer Herman Miller would like to prove us wrong with its Living Office concept. Body Image: read more.

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6 legislative actions to ignite the construction economy

BD+C

'The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today announced its “punch list” for Congress that, if completed, will ignite the construction economy by spurring much needed improvements in energy efficiency, infrastructure and resiliency and create jobs for small business. “America needs to create more jobs, to strengthen communities, and find help for millions of young people to succeed in the new economy,” said Robert Ivy, CEO of the American Institute of Architects, "so we''ve created a punch l

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New Structural Analysis 360 Beta Feature Now Available

BIM & Beam

'A new feature is available for users of Structural Analysis 360, the cloud based analysis service for Autodesk Revit Structure. Users of the service are now able to view and investigate the analytical model used by the analysis service directly from within their WebGL enabled web browser. Once a model has been pushed to the cloud for analysis, users will be able to access a convenient 3D model viewer at anytime to view the analytical model that has been submitted to the cloud.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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!

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What if Warhol, Picasso and Kapoor were architects?

BD+C

'Graphic designer Federico Babina has created a set of architectural illustrations inspired by the work of famous artists, including Anish Kapoor, Pablo Picasso, and Andy Warhol. The project, called Archist , applies the aesthetics of prominent artists to an architectural form.

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Step by Step Video Tutorial How to Create Shop Drawings and Rebar Schedules in Autodesk Revit 2015.

BIM & Beam

'This video provides insight into how to use the Revit tools in the best way for creating complete shop drawings and final rebar schedules. Take a look at the partitioning, the numbering, the bar presentation, the multi-rebar annotation tools and more in action.

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2014 predictions for skyscraper construction: More twisting towers, mega-tall projects, and 'superslim' designs

BD+C

'Each year, high-rise building experts from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) release their predictions for the worldwide skyscraper industry. They also recap the top tall-building news from the previous year (see "2013: The year of the super-tall skyscraper" ). Body Image: read more.

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Take a look at the hardhat of the future

BD+C

'Business Insider shares what may be the most ingenious way of incorporating the Google Glass augmented reality technology in the world of building design and construction: connecting it to a hard hat. Invented by a Los Angeles-based startup named DAQRI , the “smart helmet” looks cool, protects the wearer from falling bricks, and provides “laptop computing power at a glance.” read more.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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AEC firms upbeat about financial results, 2015 looking rosier [exclusive BD+C survey]

BD+C

'The market outlook is brighter for U.S. architecture, engineering, and construction companies, with a majority of AEC firms reporting higher revenues, strong forecasts, and sound financial health, according to Building Design+Construction’s fourth annual Market Forecast Survey. Body Image: read more.

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Construction unemployment hits eight-year low, some states struggle to find qualified labor

BD+C

'The construction industry, whose workforce was decimated during the last recession, is slowly getting back on its feet. However, in certain markets—especially those where oil drilling and production have been prospering—construction workers can still be scarce. Based on a survey of nearly 1,100 member firms in October, the Associated General Contractors of America ( www.agc.org ) reported that 83% of respondents were having difficulty finding craft workers, and 61% said other professional posit

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Nashville planning retail district made from 21 shipping containers

BD+C

'OneC1TY, a healthcare- and technology-focused community under construction on 18.7 acres near Nashville, Tenn., will include a mini retail district made from 21 shipping containers, the first time in this market containers have been repurposed for such use. Body Image: read more.

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