June, 2021

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Exploring Psychological Safety

Construction Business Owner

Exploring Psychological Safety. Alex Headley. Wed, 06/09/2021 - 09:33. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, workforce stress is at an all-time high. More than 70% of the workforce agrees that this has been the most stressful time of their entire career. Depression rates have more than doubled, and there’s been an increase in substance abuse, domestic violence cases and suicides.

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Automatic for the People — Modern Tools for Construction Hiring

Viewpoint Construction Technology

With the help of Viewpoint’s HR Management software, construction HR departments can automate their onboarding, training and reporting processes.

Software 321
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Research: Constructing Housing Foundations on Peat Soil

The Constructor

A Scottish research group seeks to develop ways of laying housing foundations on peatlands in an eco-friendly way. The initiative may pave the path.

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How a large residential contractor reduced building time 5x by moving their schedule to the cloud

Lets Build

Have you ever heard of Grupo Provivienda? It is one of the leading residential contractors in Central and South America, and a great example of how increasing site visibility by seamlessly sharing your programme with your teams can bring enormous benefits to your projects. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects.

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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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Alabama: Revving Up On The Road To Recovery

Business Facilities

Maintaining its focus on the future, Alabama is regaining economic momentum for substantial growth. - Read: Alabama: Revving Up On The Road To Recovery at BusinessFacilities.com.

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5 Tips for Flipping Flat Performance

Construction Business Owner

5 Tips for Flipping Flat Performance. Alex Headley. Wed, 06/23/2021 - 12:46. Rental equipment has become an essential part of the construction industry, with rental equipment now making up more than 55% of contractor equipment fleets.

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Planning for a Crisis: The Importance of a Construction Cybersecurity Plan

Viewpoint Construction Technology

With cyberattacks on the rise, learn how to create a construction cybersecurity plan to protect sensitive data.

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Construction Sector to Face Further Material Cost Hikes

The Constructor

Based on Turner & Townsend’s latest UK Market Intelligence Report, the construction industry needs to be prepared for continued price pressures.

Materials 260
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Diversity, Workforce Development, and Repairing the Community with Construction

Pro Builder

Diversity, Workforce Development, and Repairing the Community with Construction. cbroderick. Fri, 06/04/2021 - 09:26. Learn more about workforce development and diversity from the leaders of ConstructReach, a program educating students about career paths in construction through outreach events across the country and partnerships with contractors. While many in the industry attempt to reach out to high school students through school visits and other means with little success, ConstructReach says

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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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Talent Attraction: Millennial Magnets

Business Facilities

Millennials will soon make up 75 percent of the U.S. workforce—and locations that offer the right balance of living, working and playing are the frontrunners to acquire their skills. - Read: Talent Attraction: Millennial Magnets at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Three AEC firms launch a mass timber product for quicker school construction

BD+C

The website expertmarketresearch.com estimates that the value of the global cross-laminated timber market hit $779 million in 2020, and is expected to grow annually by 13% to $1.624 billion in 2026.

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$15 Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Implementation & Concerns

Construction Business Owner

$15 Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Implementation & Concerns. Alex Headley. Wed, 06/23/2021 - 10:42. On April 27, 2021, President Biden issued a new executive order that will raise the federal contractor minimum wage to $15 per hour from the current $10.95 per hour, starting Jan. 30, 2022. Biden’s new executive order is similar to the Obama administration’s Executive Order 13658 (originally setting a $10.10 federal contractor minimum wage), with some notable exceptions: • The federal contractor

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State of the Construction Industry: June 2021 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A breakdown of some of the construction industry's biggest headlines and stories in June 2021.

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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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Practical Tips for Placement of Reinforcements in Concrete Members

The Constructor

The placement of reinforcement in concrete members should conform to the applicable code and design requirements. It should also be ensured that.

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Design Trends Survey: What's in Store for Housing's Look and Feel

Pro Builder

Design Trends Survey: What's in Store for Housing's Look and Feel. ibush. Mon, 06/14/2021 - 08:00. A recent survey of architects and design-minded home builders reveals what's in store for the look and feel of housing during the next three to five years. Caroline Broderick, Associate Editor. . This article is a digital exclusive with Pro Builder 's May/June 2021 issue.

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EV Manufacturer Picks Tulsa For First Mega Microfactory

Business Facilities

Electric vehicle (EV) maker Canoo will build its first mega microfactory on a 400-acre site at the MidAmerica Industrial Park, where it will create over 2,000 jobs. - Read: EV Manufacturer Picks Tulsa For First Mega Microfactory at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Post-pandemic, architects need to advocate harder for project sustainability

BD+C

The coronavirus pandemic accelerated a shift toward architectural design work on existing buildings that already had been underway. That shift presents new opportunities, but also challenges that manufacturers and other partners can help architects meet. But when it comes to designing sustainably, architects need to become more than just “passive advisors” who leave final decisions to clients.

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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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4 Tips for Attracting & Retaining Gen Z Employees

Construction Business Owner

4 Tips for Attracting & Retaining Gen Z Employees. Alex Headley. Wed, 06/16/2021 - 07:30. The skilled labor shortage in the United States continues to be a significant challenge for the construction industry. While the pandemic delayed many construction projects in 2020, the demand in 2021 is full steam ahead. This strong demand, coupled with older workers retiring, has intensified the labor shortage, creating space for the next generation of construction workers.

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Collaborate 2021: 9 Great Reasons to Attend the Viewpoint User Conference

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Registration is open for the best construction technology conferences of the year!

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How to Use Lean 5S on Construction Sites?

The Constructor

Lean 5S is a simple and practical method to bring a quality culture to construction worksites. 5S is a five-step organization technique that.

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The U.S. Needs 5.5 Million More Units to Close Housing Gap

Pro Builder

The U.S. Needs 5.5 Million More Units to Close Housing Gap. cbroderick. Thu, 06/17/2021 - 10:29. With the release of a new report that found the housing market needs 5.5 million more units, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is calling on lawmakers to green-light housing investments in an infrastructure package. Home builders constructed 1.225 million new housing units on average per year during the last 19 years, but from 1968 to 2000, 1.5 million units were built annually, according 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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Building The Top Tech Talent Pipeline In Virginia

Business Facilities

Virginia is injecting more than $2 billion into a Tech Talent Investment Program that cumulatively represents the largest state commitment to computer science education. - Read: Building The Top Tech Talent Pipeline In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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The countries with the most green buildings

BD+C

The United States is leading the way in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green buildings, according to new research by Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service. .

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5 Key Metrics That Make or Break Your Company

Construction Business Owner

5 Key Metrics That Make or Break Your Company. Alex Headley. Mon, 06/21/2021 - 08:41. You can’t operate a jobsite without equipment. For many heavy civil construction companies, it’s the most significant asset they own. Therefore, it can have a profound impact on your bottom line. While there are many fleet performance metrics to manage to keep a fleet productive and healthy, the following are five key metrics and definitions below directly impact the bottom line.

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Tour an Off-Grid Shipping Container Home

Natural Building

Rosie constructed a fine off-the-grid home out of five 20ft shipping containers. The home is situated in the middle of a spectacular conservation block and her modern shipping container home has been wonderfully designed to take full advantage of the surrounding landscape. This home is completely off the grid, with solar power, rainwater collection and even a vermi-composting toilet, meaning she will never need to see another power or water bill again.

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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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What is Diamond Plate in Construction?

The Constructor

A diamond plate or deck plate is a type of floor plate with one side having textures or raised patterns and the other side being smooth. The patterns.

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2021 Housing Giants Report: An Unforgettable Forgettable Year

Pro Builder

2021 Housing Giants Report: An Unforgettable Forgettable Year. ibush. Mon, 12/06/2021 - 12:00. New and old challenges confronted the housing industry in 2020, and it may never be the same. Rich Binsacca, Editor-in-Chief. How will 2020 be remembered in the history of the U.S. housing industry? As one in which home builders bounced back quickly from a sudden stoppage of life as we knew it to lead a ravaged economy out of the COVID-19 wilderness ?

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Customized Training Programs: Finding The Perfect Fit

Business Facilities

Everywhere from factory floors to research labs to virtual space—and every work space in between—today’s customized training programs are ensuring that new hires quickly get up to speed. - Read: Customized Training Programs: Finding The Perfect Fit at BusinessFacilities.com.