Business Facilities
JUNE 30, 2021
Maintaining its focus on the future, Alabama is regaining economic momentum for substantial growth. - Read: Alabama: Revving Up On The Road To Recovery at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
JUNE 29, 2021
The world’s first 3D printed school has completed construction in Malawi, Africa. The project used a BOD2 printer from COBOD. The 600-sf school’s walls were 3D printed in just 18 hours. The school will help attract more students and provide facilities for a country with a shortage of 36,000 classrooms. This shortage would take an estimated 70 years to build using conventional methods and speed. . .
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Safety Services Company
JUNE 30, 2021
_. Every Safety Professional has a Unique Story to Tell. “Sometimes you hear something over a million times said the same way, but when you hear it phrased differently or view it in a different light, all of a sudden, that light bulb clicks and the dots connect.” – Jacqueline Turlukis. Safety professionals exist in all sorts of industries. And every single one of them has a unique career, a unique set of challenges, and a unique story.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JULY 2, 2021
How are you and your construction business? Have you considered what you'd like to achieve in the coming twelve to eighteen months? Or maybe your set of priorities for the next half of 2021? Contractors like you are typically highly creative and optimistic; thus, you often have difficulty narrowing down your ideas from among all the exciting possibilities, whether it's an opportunity to expand to a new market or choose a better time management strategy.
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.
Business Facilities
JULY 2, 2021
Roseburg Forest Products will invest $200 million to develop a sustainable high-tech sawmill operation in Halifax County, NC. - Read: Roseburg Forest Products To Create 137 Jobs In North Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
JUNE 30, 2021
Nearly 40 million Americans live in apartments. And because of the COVID-19 pandemic, developers and residents have been forced to rethink apartment living in terms of health, space, and utility.
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CivilJungle
JULY 1, 2021
Introduction of Transit Thelotie. Distance between two points (in a small area) is measured in chain survey. Horizontal angles between stations and objects are obtained in a compass survey with an accuracy of half a degree. Points on the ground are located with the help of angles and/or distances measured or calculated. Plane table survey helps in the plotting work of drawings in the field itself while simultaneously measuring the distances and viewing the direction of the location of objects.
Business Facilities
JUNE 30, 2021
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, King William County’s largest employer, will increase capacity at its existing production facility. - Read: Nestlé Purina PetCare To Invest $182M In Virginia Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
JULY 1, 2021
Texas A&M University and EYP have recently completed a renovation and modernization project of the university’s Engineering & Health Building for the Engineering Medicine (EnMed) program. The program is an integrated medical and engineering option for medical school that focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship wherein students simultaneously earn their doctor of medicine and master of engineering in four years.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 29, 2021
Registration is open for the best construction technology conferences of the year!
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The specialty contractor space is facing a transformative period, driven by labor shortages, rapid technological advancements, and increasing regulatory requirements. In 2024, contractors must navigate complex challenges like fragmented management systems and delays in payment. This guide offers a deep dive into the key disruptions reshaping the industry over the next 24 months, including digitization, sustainable practices, and modular construction.
ENR Construction
JUNE 28, 2021
Structural engineers have pieced together the probable sequence of the fatal progressive collapse of part of the 12.5-story Champlain Towers South residential condominium in Surfside, Fla., but the trigger remains a mystery.
Business Facilities
JUNE 29, 2021
Alabama Graphite Products LLC will invest an initial $80 million to build a first-of-its-kind advanced graphite processing plant in Coosa County, AL. - Read: Westwater Resources Plans First U.S. Graphite Processing Plant at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
JULY 1, 2021
In its first-quarter index of Construction Confidence, the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) found that 55% of contractors expected their sales to increase over the following six months, and only 19% thought their sales would decline in that period.
Civiconcepts
JUNE 27, 2021
Introduction Gantry Girder In a manufacturing plant, it is necessary to provide an overhead traveling crane to transport heavy components of machines from one place to another place. The movement … Gantry Girder | Crane Girder | Gantry Girder Design Example | Types of Gantry Cranes | Gantry Girder Uses Read More ».
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Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.
ENR Construction
JUNE 30, 2021
Investigators probing the trigger of the progressive collapse of a section of the Florida residential condominium are preparing a computer model of the unstable 12-story tower remains to advise about vacating rescuers in the event of a hurricane.
Business Facilities
JUNE 30, 2021
A nationally acclaimed logistics development company is preparing to unveil a master-planned park which will be able to accommodate more than 4 million square feet of industrial space. This park will also lay adjacent to one the country’s most critical intermodal terminals. NorthPoint Development is on a fast track to putting up the $250 million park which is expected to serve as a significant advantage for industrial supply chains in the Midwest. - Read: Location Spotlight: Game-changing Logist
BD+C
JUNE 28, 2021
The Children’s Museum & Theater of Maine (CMTM) officially opened last Thursday, June 24, in its new 30,000-sf location at Thompson’s Point along the Fore River in Portland.
Safety Services Company
JUNE 30, 2021
_. Tales from an Electric Safety Director. When you work as a safety professional, one of the more frustrating attitudes you run into is that people confuse compliance with safety. Compliance is not synonymous with safety. Just ask James Tait , who, in his role as Corporate Safety Director at Schetter Electric , runs into this attitude — and helps guide others past it — every day.
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.
ENR Construction
JULY 1, 2021
While price increases in softwood lumber have pushed new home costs higher due to homebuilders’ extensive use of the material, estimators for all other building types have felt the pinch as well.
Business Facilities
JULY 1, 2021
Hurricane Laura destroyed BioLab's previous chlorine facility in 2020; new facility will retain 19 jobs and create 82 jobs in Westlake, LA. - Read: BioLab Investing $170M To Rebuild Louisiana Chlorine Plant at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
JUNE 28, 2021
The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM) officially opened last Thursday, June 24, in its new 30,000-sf location at Thompson’s Point along the Fore River in Portland.
Safety Services Company
JULY 1, 2021
_. Seeing a Work Site Through an Injury. When you sign up for a career in the safety industry, you inadvertently agree to a couple of things. You may always be seen as “the safety person” there to ruin productivity. And you may be signing up to witness firsthand, or at least be present in the aftermath, some sort of workplace incident, maybe involving injury or worse.
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Managing construction projects in disparate systems and spreadsheets is difficult due to numerous moving parts and diverse stakeholder needs. A dynamic, intuitive software solution is essential for everyone involved—owners, designers, engineers, Construction Managers, and General Contractors. Companies need a secure, centralized system to manage documents, scheduling, financials, and more.
ENR Construction
JUNE 30, 2021
State PUC tells providers to procure 11.5 GW of renewable power for delivery from 2023-2026, its largest-capacity single procurement and largest requiring only clean energy sources.
Business Facilities
JUNE 28, 2021
Apple's new North Carolina campus is expected to create 3,000 new jobs in machine learning, artificial intelligence and software engineering. - Read: North Carolina: Apple Picks Research Triangle Park for $1B Campus at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
JULY 1, 2021
The New-York Historical Society Museum and Library, the oldest museum in New York City, is expanding its building on Central Park West by 70,000-sf, which will be used for program space for itself and The American LGBTQ+ Museum. The Museum is the first in New York dedicated to LGBTQ+ history and culture and make its permanent home at New-York Historical.
Safety Services Company
JUNE 29, 2021
Do you listen to podcasts? If your answer is yes, you’re in good company. 41% of Americans listen to podcasts monthly, with an audience growth of more than 60% in 3 years. That means more people are listening to podcasts than have Netflix accounts. That’s one reason we decided to jump in the pool feet first. Here’s the thing… we’re a complete Safety, Training and Compliance solution provider which is a fancy way to say that we help companies create and implement safety programs.
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Aging construction ERP systems can slow down productivity and put your business at risk. If you’re working with outdated software, you may be missing out on essential features and innovations like AI, AR, and enhanced reporting capabilities. This guide provides you with insights regarding when you need to upgrade and outlines what to look for in a new construction ERP system.
ENR Construction
JUNE 29, 2021
PennEast natural gas line from Pennsylvania shale fields to New Jersey has federal power to seize NJ-owned land, said justices, with Justice Amy Coney Barrett dissent; project still faces more approvals but industry welcomes ruling
Business Facilities
JUNE 28, 2021
Die casting manufacturer Pace Industries will invest nearly $2 million to move its headquarters from Arkansas to Novi, MI, creating more than 60 high-wage jobs. - Read: Pace Industries Relocates HQ To Michigan at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
JUNE 30, 2021
Sometime in mid to late 2022, construction is scheduled to start on Archetype, an 11-story mixed-use development that, upon completion in 2024, will be wedged between the historic Hull and Glaser buildings on 1st Avenue in Seattle’s Belltown, that city’s most densely populated neighborhood, which has transformed from what was once a low-rent warehouse district to a walkable community with galleries, restaurants, shops, residential towers and lofts, schools and colleges that include the Art Insti
Work Gearz
JULY 2, 2021
Boots, like any other kind of footwear, are also prone to the issue of the soles getting torn and worn out. Compared to the alternative kinds of footwear, these are very expensive. Many people can just not afford to purchase newer versions every now and then. They are left with the option of re-soling others. This begs the question, “Can you replace rubber soles on a pair of boots?”.
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Contingency planning is a strategic plan to allocate resources, time, and money if “all hell breaks loose” on a project. It considers risk mitigation and planning for a worst-case scenario. Contingency planning in construction is necessary. You're expected to throw in a percentage to cover a contingency plan in your estimates but is it enough? There is an art to this type of planning and, if project leaders aren’t careful, a contingency plan could cost the company a lot more than lapsed deadlin
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