December, 2022

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A Guide to Eco-Friendly Construction

Construction Marketing

As we suffer from climate change and temperatures rise over the years, we must adapt our lifestyles. Recently, the focus on sustainable living has increased. Sustainable living refers to incorporating environmentally friendly policies. Construction and building are significant areas where we need to introduce sustainable practices. While construction practices have not been environmentally friendly, going green has several benefits for construction companies.

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5 Ways to Master a Construction Work-in-Progress Report

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Want to better understand your construction projects' financial health? The secret is timely, accurate work-in-progress (WIP) reporting.

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How to Optimize Load Distribution for Bends and Shear Walls

The Constructor

Regarding construction, one of the most important things to keep in mind is load distribution. Properly distributed loads help prevent damage and failure to bends and shear walls. However, common mistakes when distributing loads can lead to costly repairs or accidents. Here are some tips on how you can optimize load distribution for your next […].

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Sharing Your Budget Streamlines the Pre-Construction Phase

Wolgast Corporation

Here is one secret of the trade to save significant time during pre-construction, by giving your contractor a ballpark budget before design and/or estimating starts, an owner can take a shortcut in the preliminary phase and get to construction sooner. When the timing matters, how much you’re willing to spend will make the process move along much faster.

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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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5 tips to improve construction workforce management

Lets Build

The global construction market is worth trillions —and it’s still growing each year. The industry is crucial for economic growth and development, providing the foundation for basically every other industry to operate on. But the industry is plagued with challenges and inefficiencies, from resource wastage to poor construction workforce management techniques.

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PROVEN FORMULA FOR EFFICIENT FACILITIES Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Construction

Job Order Contracting

PROVEN FORMULA FOR EFFICIENT FACILITIES Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Construction. Robust Process Integration + Common Shared Cost/Technical Information + Supporting Tech = Measurably Improved Cost Management. Integrating People, Process, Information, and Technology with proven industry best practices and organization-specific requirements into a proven cost management solution.

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Digital Builder Ep 36: Embracing BIM Throughout the Industry

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is critical in keeping projects running smoothly. BIM gives contractors, engineers, and project managers an intelligent model for their built assets, enabling stakeholders to plan, collaborate, and execute the project effectively. . Simply put, BIM keeps everyone on the same page. But there’s much more to the technology that impacts both your field teams and those working from the office. .

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Earthing: Procedure, Types, and Advantages

The Constructor

Earthing is the instantaneous discharge of electrical energy by passing charges directly to the earth using a low-resistance cable. Different types of the earth are used to link the metallic parts of electrical appliances or installations to the earth to prevent or lessen the risk of electrocution. The different forms of earthing include plate earthing […].

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Lumber Prices Fall to Lowest Level Since 2020

Pro Builder

Lumber Prices Fall to Lowest Level Since 2020. ldeakins. Wed, 12/07/2022 - 10:30. Lumber prices have plummeted to their lowest level since June 2020 as builder confidence falls for the 11th consecutive month. Lumber prices fell to their lowest level since June 2020 on Monday as surging mortgage rates continue to slow home sales and put a major dent in home builder confidence.

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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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Construction quality management: Everything you need to know

Lets Build

It’s a curious paradox that few industries are as tightly regulated and controlled as the construction sector, yet at the same time, few industries are as vulnerable to unexpected events. From ambient weather to subcontractor failures, construction projects can be derailed in numerous ways. From a builder’s perspective, many potential risk factors can be anticipated and pre-emptively resolved by developing a construction quality management plan.

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8 Wastes to Eliminate With the Use of Technology

Construction Business Owner

8 Wastes to Eliminate With the Use of Technology. ccapoccia. Thu, 12/01/2022 - 16:35. When it comes to construction, “lean” is a hot topic. It serves as a potential playbook for more operational and jobsite efficiencies — which, for construction companies, is a great way to plan to face challenges on and off the jobsite. The lean game plan has a key concept for a challenge that affects construction companies everywhere: identifying and aggressively confronting waste.

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Robust Facilities Sustainment Solution

Job Order Contracting

A robust facilities sustainment solution is critical to any real property owner. #1. A current real property inventory of all critical facilities systems – Foundations, Floors, Exterior Walls, Exterior Windows, Exterior Doors, Roof Coverings, Interior Construction, Casework, Doors, Partitions, Interior Windows, Stairs, Wall Finishes, Floor Finishes, Ceilings, Elevators/Lifts/Conveying Systems, Plumbing, Domestic Water Equipment, Sanitary Waste, Specialty Piping Systems, Gas Monitors, Flow Monito

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Modularity: The Bigger Picture

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Modular construction is known for saving time and money but has bigger picture potential to impact the future of the construction workforce. Despite so many aspects of the economy and daily lives stalling during the pandemic, modular construction took off. The need to rapidly add or adjust space paved the way for modular solutions which helped meet urgent needs for affordable housing, healthcare facilities and data center capacity, among other things, quickly.

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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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AI The Future of Construction Safety

The Constructor

Construction safety is a critical concern in the construction industry, and its importance is only increasing due to the escalating complexity of projects and challenges. Unfortunately, traditional safety measures are no longer enough to keep workers and property safe in our increasingly tech-savvy world. This is why construction safety must evolve to meet current needs […].

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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

Pro Builder

How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development. ibush. Wed, 12/07/2022 - 09:51. Home builders, trade associations, NGOs, and other groups are aggressively ramping up skilled construction labor training programs to bring more workers into the industry. John Caulfield, Senior Contributing Editor. When Branka Minic became CEO of the Building Talent Foundation (BTF), an Orlando, Fla.

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Common challenges of residential construction projects

Lets Build

The Association of Professional Builders’ 2022 annual report on the state of residential construction included some alarming findings: Almost one-third of global residential construction projects were delivered late in 2021. Less than half of residential builders understand their fixed expenses per job and per day. More residential projects went over budget in 2021 compared to previous years.

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Pay & Performance Incentives That Work

Construction Business Owner

Pay & Performance Incentives That Work. ccapoccia. Tue, 12/06/2022 - 13:50. Many construction companies offer some form of bonus plan, but few feature a results-based incentive program. Some owners use bonus plans based on longevity, arbitrary factors, gut feelings or percentage of pay — but these are ineffective. And other owners just don’t know what to do to keep their employees happy or reward those who contributed to the overall company success. .

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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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A Relationship-based Approach to Sustainable Facilities Management

Job Order Contracting

A Relationship-based Approach to Sustainable Facilities Management is needed to meet current and emerging economic and environmental requirements. Traditional methods for planning, procuring, and delivery repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction are incapable of consistently delivery of quality outcomes on time and on time. Internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams need to be integrated on an early and ongoing basis with a robust programmatic framework.

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Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting | Best Method Of Rooftop Rain Water Harvesting | Rain Roof Water Harvesting System

Civiconcepts

What Is Rooftop Rain Harvesting This Rooftop rainwater harvesting system is mostly used for domestic purposes as well as in rural areas the RTRWH system is highly adapted. The rooftop … Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting | Best Method Of Rooftop Rain Water Harvesting | Rain Roof Water Harvesting System Read More ».

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What are Patterns of Foundation Heave?

The Constructor

Foundation heave is the movement of expansive soil due to changes in its moisture content. The foundation heave occurs in various patterns like doming, edge, cyclic, and lateral movement. Differential movement of expansive soil is more damaging than a uniform heave. It mostly affects lightly loaded structures like one or two-storey structures, highways, retaining walls, […].

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6 Barriers to BIM Adoption in the Housing Industry

Pro Builder

6 Barriers to BIM Adoption in the Housing Industry. ibush. Tue, 12/20/2022 - 08:59. Building information modeling has the potential to modernize the housing industry, but residential and low-rise multifamily housing developers face barriers to its adoption. Anna Liza Montenegro. Building information modeling (BIM) is a digital approach to designing buildings using computer-aided tools.

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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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3 ways to avoid defects in construction

Lets Build

The success of any construction project relies on scheduling, costs, and the quality of the finished product. One of the major reasons that construction managers must schedule rework and fight against claims is defects. Achieving zero defects and reaching a zero punch list is key to a high-quality build—we’ll explore a list of construction defects, their causes, and what you can do to avoid them. 3 types of defects in construction.

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Inside the Advantages of Construction Management Software

Construction Business Owner

Inside the Advantages of Construction Management Software. ccapoccia. Sat, 12/31/2022 - 07:39. Contractors can’t afford slowdowns or inefficiencies during a project. Construction management (CM) software allows for constant communication, documentation and collaboration, ensuring the project stays on track and on budget. CM software assists the general contractor in all aspects of project review, minimizing risk by creating built-in workflows to ensure no details are missed — all without typical

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Primary Lesson for FMers and Real Property Owners

Job Order Contracting

Primary Lesson for FMers and Real Property Owners… The consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on time and on budget is quite simple. Unfortunately achieving “simple” requires a lot of thinking and hard work, not to mention political will. 4BT.US. The post Primary Lesson for FMers and Real Property Owners appeared first on 4BT.

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What Is Crazing Concrete | Concrete Crazing | Crazing Of Concrete | Spider Cracking In Concrete

Civiconcepts

What Is Crazing of Concrete? Often known as spider cracking or map-pattern cracking, Crazing concrete is a hexagonal shape that appears on the surface of the concrete that resembles a … What Is Crazing Concrete | Concrete Crazing | Crazing Of Concrete | Spider Cracking In Concrete Read More ».

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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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Dowel Bars: Purpose, Placement, and Advantages

The Constructor

A dowel bar is a small, round, smooth steel rod used to connect any concrete slab, column, or pavement mechanically without limiting the flexibility of the horizontal joint. These bars are primarily utilized in jointed plain concrete pavement (JPCP) to support the increased stress and load caused by a moving vehicle. As d is the […]. The post Dowel Bars: Purpose, Placement, and Advantages appeared first on The Constructor.

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Women at WIRC Podcast: Anya Chrisanthon

Pro Builder

Women at WIRC Podcast: Anya Chrisanthon ldeakins Fri, 12/23/2022 - 15:00 Anya Chrisanthon is the Chief Brand Officer at Anewgo. Anewgo helps home builders carry out their shopping journeys online with interactive digital content, data analytics, and sales conversion tools. Anya is a host of Anewgo of New Home Sales—a weekly podcast where she discusses the hottest innovative sales and marketing technologies for the home building industry.

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Robot Builds with Adobe, Straw and Limestone

Natural Building

The five men who created Terran Robotics believe their adobe construction process offers a viable and cost-effective solution to the soaring cost of owning a home. They make thick walls with a mixture of clay-rich mud, shredded straw and limestone slurry. Terra’s mission statement is: Turning dirt into affordable, sustainable, comfortable, beautiful homes.

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