The Constructor

JUNE 12, 2023

Maximizing productivity in construction is essential for any construction business’s success, and it requires a combination of tips and tools to be successful. Construction productivity is defined as the efficiency with which construction activities are completed. It is important to maximize productivity in construction because it can lead to improved quality of work, increased safety […] The post Maximizing Productivity in Construction: Tips and Tools for Success appeared first on The Con

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Construction Dive

JUNE 12, 2023

While money is pouring into the construction technology space, a fragmented customer base is holding solutions firms back. Here’s how to cope.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 12, 2023

JCB has unveiled its first full electric wheeled loader which promises full working day use, with low noise and zero-emission operation. The machine boasts the largest standard battery pack in its class, with a 20kWh capacity, with productivity matching the popular 403 diesel model. It has a built-in charger that allows connection to a range of on-site power sources.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 12, 2023

The agency said it wants to hear how employers are working to increase worker participation in safety programs, as well as steps they’re taking to reduce injuries and fatalities.

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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.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 12, 2023

Developer Landsec has submitted plans to redevelop 55 Old Broad Street in London’s Square Mile with an office-led mixed-use scheme. The 480,000 sq ft scheme designed by Fletcher Priest Architects will involve demolition of the existing 55 Old Broad Street building, the link bridge over Wormwood Street and partial demolition of the southern and northern ends of 65 Old Broad Street.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 12, 2023

A drone fell from the sky and hit a construction worker during a site inspection flight on a housing site in Lancashire. A report released by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch said the drone suffered a rapid loss of battery power above the Garsteng site. The remote pilot initiated an immediate automatic landing from the drone’s operational 50 metre height but it stopped responding to controls.

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BD+C

JUNE 12, 2023

Building Perimeters are Only One Layer in Safe School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 06/12/2023 - 09:23 Hardening entryways and exterior windows is a step toward safer school design. But what more can be done? While several states are taking the next steps to standardize safer school design, most of the proposed or passed laws focus on hardening the building’s exterior.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 12, 2023

How Rent Control May Actually Be Hurting Cost-Burdened Tenants ldeakins Mon, 06/12/2023 - 10:51 While both tenants and landlords can benefit from effective housing policies, many existing regulations thwart new housing development that could ultimately reduce rental costs In response to a worsening housing affordability crisis, state legislatures across the country have introduced more than 60 rent-control–related bills, adding to a number of rent regulations already implemented by over 200 loca

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BD+C

JUNE 12, 2023

Drones take site assessments to new heights 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/12/2023 - 12:50 Drone Software Eric Vallejo, Director of Reality Capture and Geospatial Solutions, IMEG Corp., discusses strategies for using visualization and reality capture. Eric Vallejo Engineers Drone Software 360 Camera Drones Lighting Security/Fire Protection New technologies for visualization and reality capture are expanding what the AEC industry can do when assessing a site—an often-arduous task that doesn’t always capture

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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.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 12, 2023

The Department for Education (DfE) will imminently be announcing its scheduled review into the role and effectiveness of the Construction Industry Training Board. The review is part of a wider programme across government to ensure that each Arm’s Length Body (ALB) like the CITB remains effective. The last similar review was in 2017 and is a requirement set by the Cabinet Office for all public bodies to come under periodic scrutiny.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 12, 2023

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

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 12, 2023

Leading manufacturer of bored piling rigs Comacchio has appointed AGD Equipment to be the UK & Ireland distributor for its CH range of large diameter bored piling rigs, CFA piling rigs and accessories. The range of rigs extends from 15 – 90 tons in weight covering most requirements in the market. Machines include the lowest rig weights in their class due to manufacturing using high tensile steel, high powered Rexroth hydraulic systems resulting in small engine power requirements and lo

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Construction Dive

JUNE 12, 2023

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

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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?

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 12, 2023

BAM Nuttall has reached an out-of-court settlement with Cambridgeshire County Council over alleged defects on the city’s guided busway. The project was completed in 2011 at a cost of £152m but has been dogged by a series of legal rows. An initial legal dispute over cost overruns and late delivery of the project saw BAM Nuttall pay the county council £33m in an out-of-court settlement in 2013 to cover defects and extra work.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 12, 2023

Much-anticipated project will eliminate the notorious bottleneck at Floyd Hill, the gateway to Colorado’s mountains and a critical economic and tourism route.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 12, 2023

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

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ENR Construction

JUNE 12, 2023

Much-anticipated project will eliminate the notorious bottleneck at Floyd Hill, the gateway to Colorado’s mountains and a critical economic and tourism route.

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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.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 12, 2023

The Biggest Obstacle for Homebuyers Isn’t Rising Mortgage Rates, Experts Say ldeakins Mon, 06/12/2023 - 11:07 Elevated mortgage rates are making homeownership more expensive for prospective buyers, but another housing obstacle is exacerbating the affordability crisis The mortgage rate for the 30-year, fixed loan retreated slightly to 6.71% last week, but fluctuating rates may not be the biggest obstacle for prospective buyers.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 12, 2023

Human behavior is one of the most powerful resources at our disposal. While automation and digitization have caused concerns among some groups that humans will be replaced by machines, that’s far from the truth. The ingenuity, creativity, and motivation of people are more important than ever. That’s certainly a core tenet of Amit Oberoi, Executive Chairman for Considerate Constructors Scheme, where he works to raise standards across the construction industry.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 12, 2023

The Biggest Obstacle for Homebuyers Isn’t Rising Mortgage Rates, Experts Say ldeakins Mon, 06/12/2023 - 11:07 Elevated mortgage rates are making homeownership more expensive for prospective buyers, but another housing obstacle is exacerbating that affordability crisis The mortgage rate for the 30-year fixed loan retreated slightly to 6.71% last week, but fluctuating rates might not be the biggest obstacle for prospective buyers.

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Construction Today

JUNE 12, 2023

Every year, thousands of accidents occur on construction sites, resulting in injuries and fatalities. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that their workers are safe, and to help them do so, there are several ways in which this can be achieved. We offer the top four: Employers need to have a designated safety officer in charge of carrying out regular inspections and identifying potential.

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Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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Pro Builder

JUNE 12, 2023

Home Prices Are Plummeting in These Popular US Metros ldeakins Mon, 06/12/2023 - 11:14 Housing markets that saw unprecedented growth during the COVID-19 pandemic are now seeing the most substantial home price drops For the first time in years, annual home list prices are posting negative growth, and housing markets that saw the biggest gains during the pandemic are among the first to see the biggest declines in a 2023 correction, Realtor.com reports.

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Construction Today

JUNE 12, 2023

New buildings, roads, and bridges are being constructed every day, making the construction industry one of the most profitable and continuous industries. To keep up with the growing demand for construction materials, there are numerous suppliers worldwide to keep the process going. In this article, we will discuss the top five construction material suppliers in no particular order that offer high.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 12, 2023

News and opinions about design and construction in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 12, 2023

Home Insurance for Today’s Home Builder kcichowicz Mon, 06/12/2023 - 13:09 Modern insurance with today’s builder in mind. See why Westwood helps close homes on time, every time. Did You Know? Video Did You Know?

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Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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ENR Construction

JUNE 12, 2023

The building's owner pleaded guilty to an infraction of city code for failing to maintain the building.

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BD+C

JUNE 12, 2023

Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 127: Context and Design Life of an Architect Podcast dbarista Mon, 06/12/2023 - 16:58 The architectural theory of contextual architecture—often referred to as “contextualism”—asserts that built items should be in response to the literal and abstract components in the environment in which it is built. In 1988, Architect Philip Johnson and Mark Wigley denounced this philosophy, stating “contextualism has been used as an excuse for mediocrity, for a dumb servility t

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Pro Builder

JUNE 12, 2023

Home Insurance for Today’s Home Builder kcichowicz Mon, 06/12/2023 - 13:09 Modern insurance with today’s builder in mind. See why Westwood helps close homes on time, every time. Did You Know? Video Did You Know?

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