Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Defining a credible cost estimate is an important step towards improving construction outcomes. The vast majority of “construction failures”, delays, cost overages, etc., are due to an inadequately defined Scope of Work and an associated lack cost visibility. A credible cost estimate is one that has been derived using local market granular information.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
The project announcement closely follows Google’s other recent commitments to expand its data center facilities elsewhere in the country, such as in Ohio and Iowa.
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Contractor Bookkeeping
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Not everyone knows construction accounting, and it is easy to assume all accounting is the same. Even if you have outsourced your financial functions, as a small construction business owner, having a solid understanding of critical financial concepts is crucial to work with your advisor and 'speak their language". This article outlines several essential concepts that every small business owner should know.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
The Irving, Texas-based construction company neither admitted nor denied the allegations stemming from two large scale, fixed-price construction projects, according to a company statement.
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The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Secrets of a structural engineer 0 dbarista Fri, 09/08/2023 - 11:54 Engineers Walter P Moore's Scott Martin, PE, LEED AP, DBIA, offers tips and takeaways for young—and veteran—structural engineers in the AEC industry. Scott Martin, PE, LEED AP, DBIA Building Team Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners Recently, I was asked to present to a group of aspiring engineers at the Florida A&M-Florida State University Co
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BD+C
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Modern healthcare interiors: Healing and care from the outside in 0 qpurcell Fri, 09/08/2023 - 08:06 Healthcare Facilities CO Architects shares design tips for healthcare interiors, from front desk to patient rooms. MFPRO+ Blog Healthcare Facilities Hospital Design Trends Designers Architects Biophilic Design Coronavirus Interior Architecture Interior Finishes “Health” has become a buzzword in recent years, and with good reason.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Beyond technology adoption, systemic changes to the building cycle have been spurred by behavioral and process swings.
Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
The construction industry has been slow in embracing technology and digital transformation. It’s no surprise that clipboards, spreadsheets, and A3 drawings remain commonplace in the industry, as many companies choose to stick with tried-and-tested methods. While digital transformation is a priority for 71% of construction firms , adoption has been slow, owing to the complexity and fragmentation of the industry.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Photo by Halkin Mason Photography/courtesy Rockfon. By Gary Madaras Suspended acoustic ceilings are mainstream inside many types of buildings and can serve four main sound-related roles. First, they are primarily used to add sound absorption high in the room where it is most effective (A in Figure 1). Second, if the partitions between rooms do not extend full height, ceilings can be combined with lightweight plenum barriers to provide privacy from adjacent rooms on the same floor (B in Figure 1)
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As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
The Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries assessed penalties totaling $16,800 for SAK Builders in relation to a fatal construction site accident in March.
CivilJungle
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
How Much Does an 8x8x16 Concrete Block Weigh? 8x8x16 concrete block is designed for various products. It has a compressive strength of about 1800 PSI and weighs 28lb. It will also discuss the difference between concrete and cinder blocks.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
The Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries assessed penalties totaling $16,800 for SAK Builders in relation to a fatal construction site accident in March.
CivilJungle
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Types of Plaster Different Types of Plaster are used for coating, protecting, and decorating internal walls and ceilings. There is often uncertainty around the dissimilarity between render and plaster and in which position they should be used.
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Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Digital construction management and basic field capture are increasingly commonplace in the industry, building a foundation for better digital connections.
CivilJungle
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
How Much Does Cinder Block Weight? In civil engineering, as we know cinder blocks are concrete masonry or CMU units. Cinder blocks are rectangular shape-like blocks. Cinder blocks are available in various sizes and weights in the market.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Whether the Madison Square Garden Corp. CEO will testify has been a major issue.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
UK officials blame inflation, but offshore wind sector leaders point to the government-set pricing.
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Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Government officials blamed inflation, but offshore sector leaders pointed at the pricing.
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