50 Bill would allow temporary visas for construction workers
Construction Dive
MARCH 19, 2019
The AGC urged support of a Pennsylvania congressman's proposal to supplement the construction labor force with temporary foreign workers
Tue.Mar 19, 2019
Redefining Construction Document Management
John Chaney
MARCH 19, 2019
As contractors digitize the days of paperwork nightmares like these can be a thing of the past. The one constant on any construction project is change. The end result of a completed building, roadway or other structure is almost never exactly how it was drawn up in the beginning.
UBC: $2.6B in taxes lost yearly to under-the-table pay
Construction Dive
MARCH 19, 2019
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters chalks up most of the loss to labor brokers that provide contractors with cheap workers
You Can't Improve Construction Safety from Inside a Filing Cabinet
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Ten Tips For Project Management Success
Contractor Bookkeeping
MARCH 19, 2019
Today's Guest Article Is From Marry Maddyson. On the surface, project management is a straightforward task. You set requirements for a project, get the right people, monitor the work and everything gets done on time.
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U.S. to Lose $290 Billion in Tariff Costs
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MARCH 19, 2019
A report by the IHS Markit estimates the impact of the Trump administration’s 232 and 301 tariffs. The report says that about $265 billion of imports will hurt the U.S. economy from the effect of higher prices, causing an average lost GDP of $290 billion a year for 10 years. Equipment manufacturing
Feds charge New Jersey contractor with defrauding schools
Construction Dive
MARCH 19, 2019
Prosecutors allege that Orba Construction Co. turned in false certified payrolls for work it performed on New York City School Construction Authority projects
LEAN Job Order Contracting – Today
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MARCH 19, 2019
Lean Integrated Project Delivery (Lean/IPD), and more specifically OpenJOC(TM) LEAN Job Order Contracting is a robust process and toolset that delivers significant and measurable benefits facilities and project owners, operators, and builders.
Wind Energy, Tall Buildings and Manufacturing Show Breadth and Strength of Midwest's Top Starts
ENR Construction
MARCH 19, 2019
Wind energy, manufacturing, pipelines, gas and oil refineries and tall buildings all contribute to a banner year for Midwest construction
By the numbers: How Trump's proposed 2020 budget affects construction
Construction Dive
MARCH 19, 2019
The Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. DOT and more would sustain heavy cuts in the president’s move to curb spending, but defense- and emergency-related pools, along with targeted infrastructure grants, would see funding upticks
ConTech expert Niels Falk: Construction needs to stop running on tradition
Geniebelt
MARCH 19, 2019
“It’s a choice to run on tradition, not a fact. We need to stop running on tradition and start running on data!” This is one of the main points made by Niels Falk, Partner and CEO at HD Lab, during his keynote speech at European ConTech Summit 2019. The discussion took place in London at.
The Code Council Calls for Input on Changes to the Building Codes
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 19, 2019
Safety, resilience key topics for code development hearings in April
Green innovation in the construction industry
BD+C
MARCH 19, 2019
As concern for climate change and dwindling natural resources increases, there has been a global shift in the construction industry. Sustainable design is being applied to save energy and conserve finite resources while protecting air and water quality.
I Never Saw it Coming
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 19, 2019
I am now at a point in my life where sometimes I can actually see some things coming ahead of time. And there is one thing I see coming in the future that we in the industry need to address
Craig and Diane Martin Endow First of its Kind Construction Safety Center at Kansas
ENR Construction
MARCH 19, 2019
Craig Martin, a University of Kansas alumnus, and his wife, Diane, recently made a gift of $3.5 million to establish the Center for Construction Safety at KU’s School of Engineering
Porsche’s next-gen showroom prototype opens in Palm Springs, Ca.
BD+C
MARCH 19, 2019
Described as the first-of-its-kind, Porsche Palm Springs was designed to provide customers with architectural and tech-immersive elements that offer an exclusive Porsche experience
New York Pulse: Project News for March 2019
ENR Construction
MARCH 19, 2019
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A Greenish New Deal Will Do Much Good
ENR Construction
MARCH 19, 2019
How many people not in a history class still talk about the landmark Supreme Court case won by a Brooklyn kosher chicken company, A.L.A. Schechter Poultry Corp., in 1935
Plan for transformation of Lower Manhattan streetscapes unveiled
BD+C
MARCH 19, 2019
The Financial District Neighborhood Association ( FDNA ) released “ Make Way for Lower Manhattan ,” a multi-year report to provide a vision to transform the historic neighborhood and create safer and cleaner streets
Pulse: Project News for the Week of March 25, 2019
ENR Construction
MARCH 19, 2019
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New Insights Into The Global Market for Heat Pumps
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 19, 2019
Surging demand for sustainable and cost-effective heating and cooling solutions predicted to stimulate the market share
Construction Economics for March 25, 2019
ENR Construction
MARCH 19, 2019
ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics
Custom Truck Partners with EZ Trac
Construction Equipment
MARCH 19, 2019
Custom Truck One Source has partnered with EZ Trac, authorizing Custom Truck as a dealer and installer in the U.S. Through the partnership, customers will have access to EZ Track at all Custom Truck locations in the U.S., as well as Custom Truck’s service network. The EZ Track Hydraulic All-Wheel
Cook County General Hospital's $90-Million Redevelopment Saves a Chicago Icon
ENR Construction
MARCH 19, 2019
Until last year, Cook County General Hospital sat vacant for 17 years. As redevelopment plans fizzled, graffiti from squatters began to turn up inside the 1.2-million-sq-ft building once known as Chicago’s Ellis Island
Genie Develops New Telematics Platform
Construction Equipment
MARCH 19, 2019
Genie now offers Lift Connect telematics on all new scissors, boom, and telehandlers including a three-year subscription. Telematics hardware for Genie GR and QS vertical masts, TZ trailer-mounted booms, as well as for Terex and Genie branded light towers, can be purchased as an option.
On the Scene: NY Building Congress, Microdesk, BOMA
ENR Construction
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Volvo Appoints Scott Young as VP of Uptime
Construction Equipment
MARCH 19, 2019
Volvo CE has appointed Scott Young as VP of uptime and customer support for sales region Americas. The appointment becomes effective June 1, though the transition to the new position as already begun. Young will support both North and Latin America teams on developing projects and strategic plans
Engcon’s Big Dig Day
Digger Blog
MARCH 19, 2019
Excavator operators from across the UK are invited to get hands-on experience and see for themselves the impact that tiltrotators can have on their working lives at Engcon’s first Big Dig Day of 2019. Excavator operators from across the UK are invited to get hands-on experience and see for themselves the impact that tiltrotators can have on their working lives at Engcon’s first Big Dig Day of 2019. Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Landscaping Enterprise Employs Residents Who Face Hiring Barriers
Green Industry Professionals
MARCH 19, 2019
Blue Skies seeks to build a highly skilled team, and it invests earnings in training and certifications for employees
Digital twin startup aims to map the planet's metros
BD+C
MARCH 19, 2019
When people talk about digital twin, it’s usually in the context of a single product or building. But Michael Jansen’s ambition is to digitally replicate the entire world, or at the very least every smart city. Jansen is Chairman and CEO of Chicago-based Cityzenith, whose Smart World suite of 5D software platforms map and visualize data provided by metropolises to an intuitive real-time 3D simulation
Conserva Irrigation Grows National Footprint with Florida Expansion
Green Industry Professionals
MARCH 19, 2019
The franchise is now serving 29 counties in the Sunshine State, and seeking to expand into Tallahassee, Tampa, Naples and Miami
A Powerful Green Solution to Lawn Care Needs
Green Industry Professionals
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Greenworks’ GMS 250 25-inch brushless self-propelled lawn mower is powered by an 82-volt lithium-ion battery
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