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The Ultimate Guide to AI in Finance

Construction Business Owner

The Ultimate Guide to AI in Finance From Automation to Optimization: The Benefits, Challenges and Best Practices for Implementing AI in Your Department mhodges Mon, 02/26/2024 - 11:21 It may feel like you can’t escape talk about artificial intelligence (AI) these days. Whether you’re watching the news, attending a conference or scrolling social media — it’s everywhere!

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How to Efficiently Manage Dynamic Projects – The Solution to FM and Construction Waste

Job Order Contracting

Learning how to effciently manage dynamic project is the first step toward solving FM and construction waste. Focus must shift from constantly seeking technology as a solution to the root cause of the AECOO sector’s problem. The root cause is a bad process, the solution is the application of systems thinking and the adoption of robust frameworks that focus upon People, then Process, then Information, and finally enabling Technology.

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Penetration Value of Bitumen -Determination for Road Construction

The Constructor

Penetration value test on bitumen is a measure of hardness or consistency of bituminous material. A 80/100 grade bitumen indicates that its penetration value lies between 80 & 100. The post Penetration Value of Bitumen -Determination for Road Construction appeared first on The Constructor.

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Building Bigger to Benefit from Economies of Scale

Wolgast Corporation

A larger building can typically be constructed at a lesser square footage price than a smaller building. The overall price tag may be more, but a bigger building will get better value per square foot than a littler building, based on similar material selection. This information can help an owner plan for their business’ future. Deciding the size of a building can be complicated without the help of an Architect.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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.

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McCarthy/Vaughn JV tapped for $5B Dallas hospital build

Construction Dive

The new complex will have 552 beds in what the owners claim will be one of the largest pediatric hospital campuses in the country.

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The global landscape of the construction industry and performance guarantees

Construction Dive

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Illuminating wellbeing: Rethinking indoor light implementation

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy SkyView By Robert Soler A specifier plays a critical role in ensuring buildings are designed and constructed to meet and exceed the needs of the people using those spaces. Many design elements go into every stage of the construction process, from initial drawings to materials selection, but there is one building design aspect often overlooked: the impact of indoor lighting.

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$30M boutique hotel underway in Atlanta suburb

Construction Dive

The Chambray Hotel, a JdV by Hyatt property, joins the long list of hospitality projects in development in the rapidly expanding metropolitan area.

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US Prioritizing Projects Completing by 2030 for CHIPS Act Funding, Says Commerce Sec

ENR Construction

The U.S. Dept. of Commerce has $39 billion from the CHIPS and Science Act available to incentivize construction of semiconductor chip plants.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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.

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Building a solid foundation: How AI is minimizing risk and enabling contract compliance on projects

Construction Dive

Learn how AI can help contractors de-risk their projects, minimize disputes and improve contract compliance.

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MoDOT Picks Millstone Weber-Jacobs Team for First Project of $2.8B in I-70 Improvements

ENR Construction

Missouri officials are planning six projects to widen and improve Interstate 70 across the state.

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Student Safety is Still SAFTI’s Top Priority

Safti First

SAFTI FIRST fire rated glass and framing products at Kromrey Middle School in Middleton, WI For many K-12 schools, the safety and security of students, faculty and staff remains a top priority in school design for both new construction and renovations/additions. It was true in this November 2022 BD&C article, and it remains true for 2024. The emphasis has been on perimeter hardening; controlled access; increased surveillance; concealed, shelter-in-place spaces, and other security measures bu

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Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 145: Delegated Design

BD+C

Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 145: Delegated Design Life of an Architect Podcast dbarista Mon, 02/26/2024 - 09:46 In the architecture and construction industry, delegated design refers to the process where certain design responsibilities are transferred from architects to contractors during the construction phase. This collaboration is considered crucial in ensuring that the project progresses smoothly from design to implementation.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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?

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Embracing the Construction Cloud and Streamlining Compliance

ENR Construction

This panel discussion covers issues with offline systems, efficiencies gained by embracing the cloud, how to enhance transparency for project stakeholders, and methods for integrating digital systems with traditional survey tools.

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ENR Southwest Previews Annual 'Top Starts' Ranking of 2023 Projects

ENR Construction

The Southwest Construction Views blog examines the current events, issues and challenges of development, design and construction in the Desert Southwest

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