New Holland Announces Availability of New Skid Steer Loader Model

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The L234 is the most powerful skid steer loader in the New Holland lineup. It provides superior visibility and stability with even more power and performance for the most difficult jobsite challenges. With its 90 HP engine, the L234 features increased rated operating capacity—3,400 pounds at 50 percent tipping load. O-ring face sealed hydraulic ports are designed to handle higher pressures. Patented Super Boom technology delivers maximum reach at full height. New, comfortable, composite and vinyl seat choices are available.

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Combination of Webcam Jobsite Imagery, Drone Data Produce Insightful Documentation

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EarthCam Air combines EarthCam’s webcam technology with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle services, cloud-based storage solutions and distribution tools for sharing unique content. EarthCam has discovered that when UAVs are combined with webcams, a powerful geospatial model emerges. Throughout the life of the project, teams can attach webcam images, geo-tagged photographs and video analytics to the point cloud derived from drone flight data. The data-driven imagery provides valuable insight for construction management and a critical tool to support potential claims and disputes.

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Architecture Billings Index Ekes out Small Gain

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Coming off a modest increase after two consecutive months of contraction, the Architecture Billings Index recorded another small increase in demand for design services.  As an economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate 9-12-month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects reported the November ABI score was 50.6, essentially unchanged from the mark of 50.8 in the previous month. This score reflects a slight increase in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The new projects inquiry index was 59.5, up from a reading … Read more

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BuildSteel Provides Educational Resources for Building Professionals Using Cold-Formed Steel Framing

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PITTSBURGH, Pa., – BuildSteel, a newly launched collaboration of steel and construction industry organizations, provides educational resources for building professionals on the uses and benefits of cold-formed steel framing. The www.BuildSteel.org website serves as an educational center, continuously updated with new content and examples showing how steel framing can be used to meet the growing demands placed on building today’s low- and mid-rise structures. Building owners, architects, contractors and engineers may not fully understand all of the design, economic and sustainable benefits provided by cold-formed steel. The BuildSteel site will fill that gap by providing a wide variety of tools … Read more

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Balfour Beatty to Build New Blackbaud Corporate Campus in Charleston

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CHARLESTON, S.C. – Holder Properties has selected Balfour Beatty Construction to build a new corporate campus for Blackbaud in Charleston, South Carolina. Headquartered in Charleston since 1989, Blackbaud is a provider of software and services for the global philanthropic community. Blackbaud’s new corporate campus will consolidate its Charleston operations into one location situated on 13 acres in the Daniel Island community. Balfour Beatty has been contracted to build the project’s first phase consisting of a four-story, 172,000-square-foot office building and 650-space surface parking lot. Once complete, Blackbaud’s campus will provide a modern workplace for its employees, featuring a coffee and … Read more

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