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3 cost-free ways to handle late payments

Construction Dive

With 3.3 percent of total project costs attributed to handling late payments, subcontractors look to improve their cash-flow management.

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The nitty-gritty of new technology and marketing challenges

Construction Marketing Ideas

It’s been an interesting week. I’ve italicized interesting because the problems (and solutions) combine some expected and predictable issues, and some surprises, largely related to information technology and our network of websites, including this blog. The challenge: We were experiencing extremely slow loading time on our sites, plus experiencing severe email delivery issues — even […].

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Quick Setting Cement- Phenomenon, Uses and Disadvantages

The Constructor

It is one of the type of cements where the initially set in 5 mins and final set is achieved in 30 mins, which is used in the special conditions of.

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AGC panel posits ways contractors can survive in a time of 'peak disruption'

Construction Dive

Tech leaders from Skanska, Mortenson, McCarthy and more are conferring strategies for maximizing innovation and investment at an Associated General Contractors event in Chicago this week.

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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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Quick Setting Cement- Phenomenon, Uses and Disadvantages

The Constructor

It is one of the type of cements where the initially set in 5 mins and final set is achieved in 30 mins, which is used in the special conditions of.

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Cavity Wall Construction – its Advantages, Disadvantages.

CivilSeek

In this article, you are going to learn that what is a cavity wall its advantages, disadvantages, and construction of cavity walls in details. So, Let’s start. What is Cavity Walls? Cavity walls are those which are constructed in that way that an empty space or cavity is left between the single wall. They are […]. The post Cavity Wall Construction – its Advantages, Disadvantages. appeared first on CivilGuides.

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Owens Corning® FOAMULAR® XPS solution brings game-changing solution to Mercedes-Benz Stadium

BD+C

The Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta opened in August of 2017 to great fanfare. Driven by Arthur Blank’s vision to “build a venue that would not only exceed expectations, but also push the limits of what was possible in terms of stadium design, fan experience and sustainability,” the new stadium truly changed the game for sports stadiums. .

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Top 100 Most Innovative Cities Named

Business Facilities

Tokyo ranks #1 in World Innovation Cities Index ahead of London and Silicon Valley. - Read: Top 100 Most Innovative Cities Named at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Silicon Valley is here. Get over it.

BD+C

AEC technophile Rohit Arora—who joined the design-build startup Katerra in April as a Product Excellence engineer—put his thoughts on AEC tech innovation quite bluntly at BD+C ’s Accelerate Live! conference this past May. But it needed to be said. Talk after talk at the event referenced the AEC market’s ongoing angst about a tech-industry takeover of AEC, with traditional companies getting squeezed out by hotshot VC-backed startups and enterprising design and construction firms.

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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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New NTSB report on FIU bridge collapse stops shy of naming a culprit

Construction Dive

The investigation has unveiled photos showing fissure-like cracks, but has still not named a probable cause of the deadly March collapse.

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An elliptical office building goes with the flow in Boston

BD+C

121 Seaport, a 440,000-sf Class A office tower within Boston’s Innovative Seaport District, recently accepted its first tenant, with Alexion Pharmaceuticals leasing 150,000 square feet on floors three through eight. Internet of Things (IoT) technology provider PTC is leasing 250,000 sf, and will move in early next year, according to Skanska , this building’s GC, developer, and owner.

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Three Easy Ways for Contractors to Save Money on Home and Kitchen Design

Contractor Bookkeeping

Today's Guest Article Is From Mason Gregory. When designing a home, it can be very easy to allow the costs to mount up and to get out of hand. Contractor who need to save money can struggle to know where to cut back, so this article will give three top tips for easy ways to cut costs and to get great value for money.

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Sound advice on multifamily construction

BD+C

We asked four veteran acoustics experts how best to sound- proof apartment and condo projects. Here’s what they told us.

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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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NCCI Cites Smartphones as Potential On-the-Clock Crash Cause

Construction Equipment

The frequency for all claims in workers’ compensation steadily declined by 17.6 percent between 2011 and 2016, while frequency for car accidents on the job increased by 5 percent.

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Anti-graffiti coatings keep projects pristine

BD+C

Graffiti vandals cost cities millions of dollars in cleanup costs and can make attractive projects look unsightly. Sadly, graffiti vandalism is on the rise in the United States.

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Kansas DOT Prepares to Fly First Drone out of Line of Sight

Construction Equipment

The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin the state’s first unmanned aircraft systems flights to participate in a new federal drone program. The program aims to further incorporate drones into the national airspace.

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Creating an identity for the New England Conservatory Student Life and Performance Center

BD+C

The New England Conservatory located in Boston, MA, honored its 150 th anniversary in 2017 with the opening of the Student Life and Performance Center, a building that needed to provide practice spaces, performance facilities, and student housing all under one roof. It was important that this new building – the first for the Conservatory in 60 years – have a unique identity and express architectural creativity and innovation. .

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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At least 39 dead in Italy bridge collapse, as public, government search for answers

Construction Dive

The finger-pointing has already begun, with the contractor and lack of bridge investment and maintenance included as targets.

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Zoning changes can be crucial to filling large, empty retail spaces

BD+C

With empty retail spaces becoming more prevalent in once-thriving shopping centers, property owners sometimes have to consider alternative uses for these spaces. Businesses such as self-storage facilities, call centers, high tech firms, or light industrial companies may find those empty spaces desirable. In many cases, though, local officials need to change zoning ordinances to enable these new uses.

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PC Paddlers Participate in 10th Dragon Boat Festival

PC Construction

On August 5, the PC Paddlers geared up and took to the waters of Lake Champlain for the annual Dragon Boat Festival, an event that brings together people young and old to support cancer survivors.

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Cannot Publish Coordinates

Revit OpEd

I've run into this with a couple clients recently, this warning message appears: Quirky work-around warning. Building Model: Make sure you have a Local File for it (I save to my own PC) Site Model: Change the saved path to the Building's Central File to your own Local File instead Site Model: Publish Coordinates Site Model: SwC (should succeed and get a prompt to Save changes to the linked file) Site Model: Close Building Model: Open your existing Local File SwC (passes shared coordinate data to

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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Construction Employment Rises in 45 States, D.C. from July 2017 to July 2018

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Forty-five states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between July 2017 and July 2018, while 29 states and D.C. added construction jobs between June and July, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department. Association officials cautioned that continued job gains may depend on swiftly implementing new training and education legislation to equip students and workers to enter the industry. “Construction job gains over the past y

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Green construction tips to make your facility environmentally friendly

The Korte Company

As climate science matures, the impact of built spaces on the environment has come under closer scrutiny. While juggling sustainability and profitability at the same time is a challenge, construction companies can help owners achieve both by implementing green construction principles. Making it happen comes down to recognizing available resources and rethinking what constitutes positive return on investment.

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ASV Celebrates 35th Anniversary

Construction Equipment

ASV Holdings celebrated its 35th anniversary with an open house at its Grand Rapids, Minnesota, facility.

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Fujitsu Names Jeffrey Lane Regional Sales Manager, Carolinas

Contractor Magazine

Fujitsu General America, Inc., based in Fairfield, NJ, announces that Jeffrey Lane has been appointed to Regional Sales Manager in North and South Carolina.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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Sound advice

BD+C

We asked four veteran acoustics experts how best to sound- proof apartment and condo projects. Here’s what they told us.

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Northwest Announces Best Projects Winners

ENR Construction

ENR Northwest is proud to announce the latest winners of its annual Best Projects awards competition.

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EGIA’s Cracking the Code Weekly Show “How to Handle Sticker Shock”

Contractor Magazine

What exactly do you do when a so-far cooperative customer sees the price and flips out?

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