Argon Gas-Filled Windows: Advantages and Applications
The Constructor
APRIL 17, 2022
Argon gas-filled windows consist of double or triple glass panes and argon gas that fills the space between them. The argon gas improves the.
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Women in Construction Paving the Way
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 7, 2022
Real talk on the challenges women in construction face, finding inspiration, and what drives success.
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3 Ways Contractors Can Mitigate the Risks Tied to Price Increases
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 25, 2022
3 Ways Contractors Can Mitigate the Risks Tied to Price Increases. hirvin. Mon, 04/25/2022 - 10:11. “ Escalation, escalation, escalation,” is all I hear from clients and colleagues as they leave their Zoom screens and return to conferences and conventions. In summer 2020, the world saw how COVID-19-related disruptions affected global production and the supply chain.
Snapshots from the Construction Site
HardHatChat
APRIL 21, 2022
Commercial Construction is beginning to take off. Take a look at some projects we are kicking off or just finished. Olive Garden, Delafield, WI. One sector of Englewood Construction’s disciplines hit the hardest during the pandemic was the restaurant and food service industry. We are so fortunate to have so many restaurants under way nationally with more on the way.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
Maximizing JOC Program Performance
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 21, 2022
Road Map. JOC Program Planning – Tools and Services Evaluation and Selection (Unit Price Book, Services, Technology). JOC Construction RFP Planning and Procurement – Program Contract Organization, Documents/Bid Packages/Forms/Checklists/Approvals, Roles in Construction Projects, and Contractor Selection. Program Portfolio Management. Contract Management.
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Tacheometric Surveying: Principle, Procedure, and Advantages
The Constructor
APRIL 6, 2022
Tacheometric surveying is defined as a method of angular surveying in which a tachometer is used to determine the horizontal and vertical distance.
Construction Safety Week: 3 Small Things Your Company Can Do to Mitigate Jobsite Risks
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 26, 2022
Construction is a dangerous job, but contractors that take Construction Safety seriously can see an ROI boost with lower costs and healthier employees.
2022 Construction Cost Changes
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 6, 2022
2022 Construction Cost Changes. Cost changes you need to know for key construction materials, labor & equipment. Greg Ragsdale. Wed, 04/06/2022 - 10:36. Material price hikes. Supply chain bottlenecks. Skilled labor shortages. The construction industry has never seen anything like the past two years — and it’s showed in the cost of construction work.
5 Reasons to Move to Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD)
Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 5, 2022
The last few years have been a challenge for Singapore’s construction sector. Amid falling demand, spiralling debts and waning investor confidence, the arrival of a global pandemic almost brought the industry to its knees. And, as borders closed, so too did access to the vital pool of migrant labour and the pre-cast components used in built-to-order construction projects.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
Design Ideas for Cost-Efficient Single-Family Detached Homes
Pro Builder
APRIL 1, 2022
Design Ideas for Cost-Efficient Single-Family Detached Homes. ibush. Fri, 04/01/2022 - 07:00. Detached-home solutions ranging from 900 to 2,300 square feet that offer attainable single-family housing with flair. Creating attainable single-family detached homes was really difficult before the pandemic. Now, with material supply shortages and ever-escalating sales prices, the challenge has become even more intense while the need has never been more critical.
5 Reasons Why You Need Construction Management Software
Lets Build
APRIL 21, 2022
Managing a construction project isn’t easy. From coordinating with clients to organizing contractors to liaising with material providers, projects can quickly spiral out of control with poor organization and planning. As a construction executive, it’s your job to keep all of these plates spinning at once. Without an effective project management tool, this probably means a whole lot of emails, spreadsheets, notebooks, and, perhaps most importantly, mental energy.
Locations For The Manufacturing Industry: On The Bright Side
Business Facilities
APRIL 25, 2022
Economic developers are going to great lengths to highlight their advantages as competition dramatically increases for new manufacturing locations.
Construction Industry Trends: April 2022 Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 28, 2022
A looming recession, new cyber threats and good prospects for future construction work were among the April 2022 construction trends we’re following.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
How Project Managers Can Promote Principled Approaches & Better Project Results
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 25, 2022
How Project Managers Can Promote Principled Approaches & Better Project Results. hirvin. Mon, 04/25/2022 - 11:04. B usiness ethics and corporate social responsibility are not new, but with ever-increasing public scrutiny of business practices and their impact on social and environmental welfare, these concepts have taken on profound importance in the modern business environment.
What Is Micro Concrete | How to Apply Micro Concrete | What Are the Benefits of Micro Concrete | How Is Micro Concrete Used
CivilJungle
APRIL 10, 2022
What Is Micro Concrete? Micro concrete is a cement-based coating that is used as a thin layer on different surfaces like tiles, wood, etc to give a look and feel of real concrete at less cost. The layer of micro concrete is about 2-3mm thick. It is a non-shrink and flowable material that only requires water to produce a high-strength concrete that gains maximum strength in less time.
The War in Ukraine Is Widening a Supply Chain Crisis for Home Builders
Pro Builder
APRIL 4, 2022
The War in Ukraine Is Widening a Supply Chain Crisis for Home Builders. ldeakins. Mon, 04/04/2022 - 10:25. Home builders across the U.S. are feeling the aftershock of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as material prices rise to unprecedented highs. After two years of frequent and frustrating supply chain disruptions slowing new home construction across the U.S., the Russia-Ukraine conflict is creating yet another obstacle for home builders.
What is Retainage in Construction?
Lets Build
APRIL 6, 2022
Almost every construction professional faces the same problem – cash flow. Large upfront costs and long waiting periods between payments are a normal occurrence; retainage adds to this cash flow problem for contractors and project managers. Retainage is a long-standing practice in the industry that can make life challenging for construction workers.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Linking The Global Supply Chain
Business Facilities
APRIL 4, 2022
A number of states are now in the matchmaking business, all trying to help companies solve their increasingly complex and demanding supply chain issues.
Understanding BIM in the UK Part 1: ISO 19650 and the Information Delivery Cycle
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 12, 2022
Digging into the UK's latest BIM standard, what's changed from previous iterations, and what it means for contractors.
Combating the Labor Shortage With the 6 Pillars of Construction Workforce Management
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 25, 2022
Promote to rotator No. Rotator Image. Status of webinar Featured. Thu, 05/26/2022 - 12:00. 1 p.m. CDT. Seventy-three percent of contractors list the construction labor shortage as their top concern in 2022. Construction workforce management is here to help combat the shortage. Join us for a webinar to unlock key insights into the six pillars of proper workforce management: communication; scheduling; data management; people management; forecasting; and actuals and analytics.
Construction-related failures in plumbing pipe
Construction Specifier
APRIL 22, 2022
Localized scale loss due to erosion-corrosion, water flow right to left. By Alan Humphreys PhD, PE, and Phillip Sharff, PE. Metal corrosion is an ever-present problem in the plumbing industry. Common piping materials such as copper, steel, and cast-iron are readily oxidized and thus undergo aqueous corrosion at a rate dependent on the corrosivity of the service environment.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
Lumber Prices Drop as Mortgage Rates Surpass 5%
Pro Builder
APRIL 7, 2022
Lumber Prices Drop as Mortgage Rates Surpass 5%. ldeakins. Thu, 04/07/2022 - 10:04. Rollercoaster lumber prices are falling from mid-pandemic highs after another gain in the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. Lumber prices per thousand board feet dropped 1.5% below their crucial $1,000 per thousand board feet level on Tuesday following another substantial increase in the popular 30-year fixed mortgage rate, which now rests at 5.02%, Insider reports.
How to Improve Your Construction Skills
Lets Build
APRIL 15, 2022
Digital technologies and methodologies are changing how construction professionals work. Earlier this year, Marzia Bolpagni of Mace introduced five key concepts that those in the industry need to master to stay relevant and competitive in the future. We’ll cover those five concepts and leave you with some resources to start sharpening your construction skills for Industry 4.0. 5 key building and construction skills to master in 2022.
Encina To Build $1.1B Advanced Manufacturing Facility In Pennsylvania
Business Facilities
APRIL 20, 2022
Encina will create 300 new jobs in Northumberland County, PA; UnityLab is relocating its headquarters to Sullivan County.
Some of the Oldest Buildings in the U.S.
Natural Building
APRIL 28, 2022
Here is a collection of some of the oldest buildings in the United States. It is interesting to notice that virtually all of them could be considered “natural buildings” made from local natural materials. This speaks to the longevity of natural building techniques! Originally constructed in Ardmore, Alabama in 1808 before being restored at to the Burritt on the Mountain museum in 2007, the Joel Eddins House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
The Best Time to Change Accounting Software
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 27, 2022
The Best Time to Change Accounting Software. When changing accounting software, certain times make it easier on your business to implement successfully. mhodges. Wed, 04/27/2022 - 15:19. Let’s say you’ve decided to change accounting software for your construction business. Do you have to do it at year-end? Is it ever OK to change midyear? If getting new construction accounting software is the right move for your business, there’s no single right answer about when — but certain times can make it
Brick Anchors | 5 Types of Brick Anchors | Screw For Bricks | Best Screw Bricks ?
Civiconcepts
APRIL 26, 2022
Brick anchor fasteners connect the item to the brick wall with brick or mortar joints. Brick anchors are drawn on rather than concrete fasteners as the bricks have void spaces, … Brick Anchors | 5 Types of Brick Anchors | Screw For Bricks | Best Screw Bricks ? Read More ».
Alquist 3D Set to Take On “World’s Largest” 3D Printing Construction Project
Pro Builder
APRIL 29, 2022
Alquist 3D Set to Take On “World’s Largest” 3D Printing Construction Project. ldeakins. Fri, 04/29/2022 - 10:17. The 3D-printing firm is preparing to chip away at the nation’s affordable housing crisis by building 200 homes in Virginia. Construction 3D-printing firm Alquist 3D recently announced plans to build 200 homes in the state of Virginia, an objective which will be the world’s largest 3D construction project to-date, 3D Printing Industry reports.
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