Construction Dive
MAY 2, 2023
For most safety experts, “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper” is cringe-inducing, though it also evokes feelings of pride. For Construction Safety Week, several of them chimed in on the history of the photo, its significance and the red flags that stood out to them.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 31, 2023
Prepare for the Construction Industry Evolution With a Digital Transformation A playbook for modernizing your processes to remain competitive mhodges Wed, 05/31/2023 - 10:34 Construction technology continues to quickly evolve. Not many years ago, it would have been impossible to design, plan, and execute an entire building plan from a single, three-dimensional blueprint via building information modeling (BIM) technology, but today it is.
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BD+C
MAY 25, 2023
4 considerations for increasing biodiversity in construction projects 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:39 Urban Planning As climate change is linked with biodiversity depletion, fostering biodiverse landscapes during construction can create benefits beyond the immediate surroundings of the project. Polly Osborne Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Architects Regulations Biophilic Design Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Urban Planning When we spend ti
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MAY 17, 2023
Construction projects generate an enormous amount of data, from design and engineering to operations. Without proper standardization, this data can become a liability rather than an asset. Without a set of procedures that can be repeatable with results that can be measured, you simply won’t have a way to tell how well your team is performing – and each project will be making its own decisions, leading to poor data quality.
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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.
Construction Dive
MAY 30, 2023
The suddenly-everywhere tech can spit out a contract lickety-split. But would you trust your $100 million project to it?
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BD+C
MAY 19, 2023
Shear Wall Selection for Wood-Framed Buildings 1 kcichowicz Fri, 05/19/2023 - 07:36 Multifamily Housing From wall bracing to FTAO, there are many ways to secure the walls of a building. Learn how to evaluate which method is best for a project. APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION Multifamily Housing Shear walls are walls specifically designed to resist lateral loads, transferring the load from the wall above to the wall below and, ultimately, out through the foundation.
Pro Builder
MAY 30, 2023
Teardown-Rebuilds Are Taking Over the New-Home Market ldeakins Tue, 05/30/2023 - 10:40 Rather than hunting for increasingly scarce vacant lots, builders are tearing down existing properties to add new infill homes to favorable neighborhoods A National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) report recently found that in 2021, nine percent of new homes resulted from teardowns, a share that continues to rise as undeveloped lots become increasingly hard to find.
Job Order Contracting
MAY 8, 2023
Better estimates. Verifiable. current local market labor, material, and equipment costs – updated quarterly. Detailed line item data organized with expanded CSI MasterFormat 2X+ faster than manual or spreadsheet estimating Complete audit trail Remove data sharing barriers – Copy, paste, share estimates securely Mitigate errors and omissions Export to spreadsheet or PDF Cloud, SQL technology [contact-form] The post Better estimates. appeared first on 4BT.
Lets Build
MAY 12, 2023
Workers are your most valuable asset, and the best way to protect that asset is by implementing a high-quality health and safety program. The key to better managing health and safety in construction is steering away from the traditional reactive approach (taking action after an incident occurs). Instead, project managers and foremen must find and fix hazards before they cause injury or illness.
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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.
Construction Dive
MAY 18, 2023
New legislation that requires companies to confirm that employees are allowed to work in the U.S. could result in severe consequences for construction firms.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 16, 2023
4 Reasons Skilled Trades Are More Important Than Ever ccapoccia Tue, 05/16/2023 - 15:39 The past three years have shown the world what many of us already knew: Skilled trade jobs directly and indirectly impact nearly every facet of American life.
Construction Enquirer
MAY 17, 2023
Workers on another major section of HS2 in the Midlands are being stood down as rephasing of the route continues to put hundreds of jobs in jeopardy. Site sources told the Enquirer that workers on the Balfour Beatty Vinci section between Birmingham and Litchfield were told this week that that non-critical works are being brought to a “safe stop” on the route.
BD+C
MAY 11, 2023
Let's build toward a circular economy 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/11/2023 - 09:34 Sustainability Eric Corey Freed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, discusses the values of well-designed, regenerative buildings. Eric Corey Freed University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Laboratories Modular Building Architects Adaptive Reuse Energy-Efficient Design Reconstruction & Renovation Resiliency Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction If someone asked you how your marriage was and you said “su
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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?
Pro Builder
MAY 24, 2023
New-Home Sales Rise as Existing Housing Inventory Dries Up ldeakins Wed, 05/24/2023 - 10:26 Sellers are becoming increasingly hesitant to list their homes amid soaring interest rates, and that lack of for-sale inventory is forcing buyers into the new-home market A lack of existing housing inventory is pushing a growing number of homebuyers into the new-home market, signaling a year of strong sales ahead for home builders.
CK Power
MAY 23, 2023
CK Power, an industry leader in power solutions, is thrilled to unveil its latest innovative CK-Level 2 Enclosure design for U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final Generator Sets, ranging from 120-625kW. The new CK-Level 2 Enclosure will be offered in addition to their esteemed CK-Level 1 Enclosure design, expanding options for customers. The cutting-edge design of the CK-Level 2 Enclosure offers an updated customer control and distribution interface featuring Deep Sea controls, distribution connections, output
Construction Dive
MAY 11, 2023
The announcement came on the same day as an indictment of an accountant who allegedly defrauded the state out of millions in workers’ comp payments.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 30, 2023
Maximizing the Power of Cards 5 ways paying with credit cards can help businesses grow mhodges Tue, 05/30/2023 - 15:02 With rising costs and tough competition, businesses need to make the most of every dollar. For many, moving away from check, ACH, debit card or wire transfer has been an important step. Discover five ways credit cards can help businesses grow.
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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.
Construction Enquirer
MAY 14, 2023
Former workers at a collapsed Kent groundworks contractor are set to receive cash payouts after being dismissed without consultation. Twenty seven ex-staff at Ellicon Construction have won their legal battle after they were dismissed without proper consultation last summer when the firm went into administration. Their case was taken up by legal specialist Nualaw who secured a protective award after an employment tribunal accepted Ellicon failed to consult on the redundancies as it went into admi
BD+C
MAY 1, 2023
Utilizing computer vision, AI technology for visual jobsite tasks 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/01/2023 - 09:32 AEC Tech Burns & McDonnell breaks down three ways computer vision can effectively assist workers on the job site, from project progress to safety measures. Jeff Danley Contractors 360 Camera AEC Tech Innovation Drones Building Automation Building Tech Building Technology Project + Process Innovation The Changing Built Environment Artificial intelligence is causing a stir in most industries, and c
Civiconcepts
MAY 20, 2023
Headboard as the name suggests is a piece of furniture that is attached to the head of the bed frame and it gives extra comfort and support while sitting up … Types of Headboards: Enhance Your Bedroom with These Stunning Options Read More »
Pro Builder
MAY 23, 2023
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Updates qpurcell Tue, 05/23/2023 - 13:12 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) offer flexibility to residential homeowners. These detached structures act as second living rooms, "in-law suites," and even rental spaces. In this project tracker page, we're collecting the latest ADU projects, market news, research, and trends.
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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!
Construction Dive
MAY 5, 2023
The firm allegedly segregated workers into all-Black crews run by White supervisors who harassed them with racial slurs at a $600 million Google data center project.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 16, 2023
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 ccapoccia Tue, 05/16/2023 - 14:56 CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023, the largest trade show in North America, took place March 14-18 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year’s installment exceeded expectations with a record-breaking 139,000 registered attendees (a 6% increase from 2020), more than 3 million net square feet of exhibits (10.5% larger than 2020) and 2,400 exhibitors from 36 countries — with 603 new exhibitors.
Construction Enquirer
MAY 31, 2023
National Grid Electricity Transmission has fired the starting gun on what will be one of the biggest tender races this year for the construction industry. The power distributor is planning to shake-up its delivery model for infrastructure in what will be its largest investment programme in generations. Opting for a collaborative procurement model, The Great Grid Upgrade Partnership will be split into two major lots: covering consultancy and construction works.
BD+C
MAY 22, 2023
2023 High Growth Study shares tips for finding success in uncertain times 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/22/2023 - 12:10 Industry Research Lee Frederiksen, Managing Partner, Hinge, reveals key takeaways from the firm's recent High Growth study. Lee Frederiksen, Ph.D. Building Team Industry Research Market Data There’s no escaping it. We are in an age of uncertainty.
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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!
Civiconcepts
MAY 15, 2023
A Shower is an essential fixture in a bathroom that provides an efficient and convenient way to clean oneself, generally, it consists of a showerhead, knob, or valve for controlling … Standard Shower Sizes: Finding the Perfect Fit for Your Bathroom Read More »
Fieldwire
MAY 14, 2023
Since 1973, James E. Harris Construction (JEH) has worked on the construction and renovation of water and wastewater treatment plants, sewage pump stations, and metering and monitoring installations in North and South Carolina. Managing dozens of projects across county and state lines made field to office communication and project documentation a challenge, so they turned to Fieldwire in 2021 in an effort to digitize their jobsites.
Construction Dive
MAY 9, 2023
While champions say it will increase national security and protect jobs, others think the new legislation will harm sectors like construction that rely on immigrant labor.
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