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Fed Skips Rate Hike, Plans Balance-Sheet Selloff

July meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee signals confidence in US economy, but weak inflation despite job growth enforces wait-and-see posture

July 27, 2017

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Show Me the . . . Data!

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In 20 years since Tom Cruise and Cuba Gooding Jr. made 'Show me the money!' one of the best-known movie quotes, data has become the surest way for contractors to help themselves to the big money

July 24, 2017

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Survey: Trump Bump Fizzles, Real Estate Optimism Hanging On

Trump’s election rejuvenated real-estate-market enthusiasm in late 2016 but mid-year 2017 results suggest decoupling, with confidence in Trump plummeting and the market moderating only slightly

July 24, 2017

The percentage of survey respondents who say U.S. real estate market conditions are moderately or significantly better today than they were 12 months ago dropped four percentage points since the end of 2016 to 52%.

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Finding Used Construction Equipment Made Easy with Online Resources

New online resources aim to make it easier for contractors to find, rent or buy used construction equipment from sellers, dealers and peers

July 20, 2017

New online resources aim to make it easier for contractors to find, rent or buy used construction equipment from sellers, dealers and peers.

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Construction Industry's First Co-Working Community Opens in Denver

Tradecraft Industries provides a place for construction contractors to build relationships, network and grow their businesses through a co-working facility

July 6, 2017

Tradecraft Industries (TC) has created a space for construction industry members to network, build relationships with others in the industry and grow their businesses.

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Could Legos Be a Tool to Attract Kids to a Career in Construction?

Many young kids love to build with Legos, and this could be an opportunity for the construction industry to interest kids in a career in the trades

June 29, 2017

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[APP] Get Real-time Production Data from the Field with Rhumbix Mobile App

Rhumbix allows field managers to quickly create and approve time cards, capture safety data, quantities installed, change orders, signatures, pictures/notes and create daily reports

June 27, 2017

Rhumbix's mobile app enables foremen to record changes creating a data-rich digital record of what happened on the jobsite.

[APP] Construction Manager App Keeps Info Flowing Smoothly from Field to Office

Construction Manager lets users fill out and share forms such as maintenance logs, daily reports, job estimator and weekly timesheets

June 20, 2017

Construction Manager lets users fill out and share forms such as maintenance logs, daily reports, job estimator and weekly timesheets.

[APP] Document and Verify LEED Construction Credits from the Field with Green Badger Mobile App

Green Badger LEED Documentation mobile app is a simple way to document and verify LEED construction credits in the field from your smartphone or tablet

June 13, 2017

The Green Badger LEED Documentation mobile app provides instantaneous LEED documentation and verification for LEED construction credits right on your mobile device.

[APP] Web-based Electronic Quoting Tool Allows for Real-time Field Quoting

Simple electronic quoting tool allows field and sales staff to quickly create a quote, get management review and get customer’s approval in real time while in the field

June 6, 2017

Eliminate paper-based quotes and get quick estimates and approval from the field with FieldQuotes web-based application.

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Is Design-Build the Best Project Delivery Method for Construction Projects?

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Data highlights the positive factors and results from the design-build process, but is it infallible?

June 1, 2017

According to an infographic from the national design-build firm the Korte Company, the design-build process results in faster establishment of project costs and project completion compared to traditional construction processes.

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[APP] jobPix Camera App Keeps Jobsite Photos Separate from Personal Photos on Your Mobile Device

Designed by construction industry professionals, jobPix is a camera and phone app to help take photos on the job

May 30, 2017

Photos taken with jobPix are overlaid with a date and time stamp and optional text of your choosing.

[APP] Accelerate Payment for Changes with Field Work Order Mobile App

Cloud-based solution built by contractors to help contractors capture, document and organize work orders to accelerate payment for changes that take place in the field

May 23, 2017

Export Field Work Order detailed information at any step in the process.

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Used Equipment Site Machinio Provides Global Database for Used Equipment Buyers

Machinio provides a global database of used equipment for sale and helps connect buyers and sellers when new equipment is listed

May 18, 2017

Machinio is a fast growing website for used machinery and heavy equipment that connects buyers and sellers across a global market.

[APP] View Project Documents, Designs on the Go with Autodesk Constructware Field App

Autodesk’s Constructware Field mobile app provides Constructware users a place to securely view, download and upload AEC project documents and designs from anywhere

May 16, 2017

Use the device’s built-in camera to take and upload site photos directly to the Constructware cloud for later review or linking to project workflows.

81% Boost in Construction Jobs But Industry Lacking Experienced Workers

Significant decline in the number of experienced construction workers is wrecking the construction industry at a time when there is an increased need for higher output

May 15, 2017

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[APP] Access Your Desktop from Your Mobile Device with Citrix Receiver

The Citrix Receiver mobile app lets users access enterprise files, applications and desktops while on the go

May 9, 2017

If your company uses Citrix, you have the freedom to work on your favorite device from wherever you are.

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5 Major US Transportation Projects Opening in 2017

A closer look at the construction and expectations for five major transportation projects set to open this year

May 3, 2017

Construction work on the new Tappan Zee Bridge in New York in December 2016.

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