FMI Q2 2016 Nonresidential Construction Index Report

FMI Corporation
May 23, 2016
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Expected to close Jan. 1, 2027, the proposed acquisition is another step in Komatsu’s growth strategy, positioned to bring the Roadtec and Carlson brands of road paving and maintenance equipment into the Komatsu family.
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Project Management
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The new cloud-based system gives contractors project-level cost tracking, financial reporting and AI-assisted accounting workflows.
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Automation & AI
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Injury & Risk Prevention
Construction Fire Risks Rise When Permanent Protection Is Offline
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Temporary fire detection, wireless alarms and evolving safety plans help contractors protect workers, equipment and schedules throughout construction.
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UC Riverside research finds emissions from in-place asphalt pavements are minimal compared with previous laboratory-based estimates.
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Automation & AI
Construction’s AI Opportunity Is Bigger Than the Jobsite
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AI applications in estimating, scheduling and financial forecasting can help contractors address labor constraints, improve productivity and manage project costs.
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Brass Knuckle Transformer safety glasses feature a convertible temple-and-strap design, integrated side protection and anti-fog lens coating for construction work.
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Infrastructure
Report: Uncertainty Raises Construction Project Costs by 12.4%
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A global survey finds construction delays, budget pressures and project cancellations rising as material inflation and supply chain risks persist.
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Compact Wheel Loaders
New Holland Construction Expands Lineup with Five Machines
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The additions include a mini track loader, two rough terrain forklifts and two compact wheel loaders for landscaping, construction and material-handling applications.
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Workforce
From Army Truck Driver to COO: A Voice for Women in Construction
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