May, 2021

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5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Contractor

Construction Marketing

While we may all try our hand at a DIY project from time to time, there are certain projects that are just too complex for a novice to handle successfully. When it comes time to find a professional for a building job, we all want to find a good contractor to get the job done to the highest standard, and at a price that won’t break the bank. With so many contractors available, it’s hard to know who to choose.

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How Connected Construction is Shaping the Future

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Forecasts from Dodge Data & Analytics and Viewpoint show a construction rebound, and modern, connected technologies are fueling an industry recovery.

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How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction

Pro Builder

How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction. rbinsacca. Wed, 05/12/2021 - 06:00. Productivity in home construction lags behind almost every other industry, while inefficiencies and waste hurt profits and growth. Is off-site construction the answer to building homes faster and more affordably and easing current supply and labor issues?

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What Is PVC Vinyl Flooring? Its Types & Advantages & Disadvantages

Civiconcepts

Permanent covering of floor in order to make floor workable and aesthetically look good is generally termed as Flooring. Among which PVC Vinyl Flooring is designed to serve special purposes … What Is PVC Vinyl Flooring? Its Types & Advantages & Disadvantages Read More ».

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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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A Willing Workforce (With Criminal Records)

Construction Business Owner

A Willing Workforce (With Criminal Records). Alex Headley. Thu, 05/13/2021 - 07:30. The construction industry has been plagued by labor shortages for most of the past decade. Despite more than a decade of rising demand, total construction employment has yet to fully recover from the exodus of skilled workers in the wake of the 2008 recession.

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Artificial Intelligence in Surveying

The Constructor

AI is gradually proving its ability to streamline the drafting, surveying, and data capture processes in surveying practices. As per a recent report.

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Viewpoint Customer Success Story: B&D Industries Navigates Unexpected Changes, Delivers Project in Just 25 Days

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How connected, cloud-based construction software allowed a contractor to easily complete a challenging project in just 25 days.

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How to Achieve 25%-30%+ average construction Savings

Job Order Contracting

If you are wondering how to How to Achieve 25%-30%+ average construction savings, it’s really simple. Just stop doing the same old things that will never work. Schedule a 15-minute introductory call. An average savings on the order of 25 to 30 percent can be achieved when facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build processes are standardized at a program level.

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I use MS Project. Why would I want to use something else?

Lets Build

Are you using MS Project or Excel to stay on top of your schedule? Many project managers and site foremen, like you, choose to rely on these tools to manage their programme. And this is where the problems begin. You plan your project in MS Project and distribute it, but as soon as there is an obstacle, your schedule becomes obsolete causing stress and confusion because the information is coming to you late.

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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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Stuck & Going Nowhere

Construction Business Owner

Stuck & Going Nowhere. Alex Headley. Wed, 05/26/2021 - 07:20. Almost every construction company owner, president or manager is busy — they never have enough time to finish everything on their plate. They tend to take on too many duties. They don’t delegate. And they never have enough reliable employees to help pick up the slack. They view their stacked schedules, overworked temperaments and overfatigued bodies as badges of honor.

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Tech, Manufacturing Projects Land Kansas More Than 580 Jobs

Business Facilities

TTEC Holdings will create 450 on-site and remote work jobs in Overland Park; Sicut Enterprises will create 132 manufacturing positions in Neodesha. . - Read: Tech, Manufacturing Projects Land Kansas More Than 580 Jobs at BusinessFacilities.com.

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How do Poor Construction Practices Cause Crack Development in Concrete Elements?

The Constructor

Several poor construction practices, such as inadequate concrete curing, lack of formwork support, insufficient concrete compaction, and adding water.

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Viewpoint Customer Success Story: Achieving Real-Time, Connected Construction Data

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Dave Steel Company’s Babette Freund Weighs in on Moving to the Cloud and Connected Data Between ViewpointOne, Tekla PowerFab suites.

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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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How to: Management Tips to Keep Your Team Together

Pro Builder

How to: Management Tips to Keep Your Team Together. cbroderick. Mon, 05/24/2021 - 11:20. Your best employees need more than money if you expect them to stay and help build your business. Mark Hodges. Recently, a home builder asked me to help solve his biggest organizational challenge­: keeping his best employees from leaving. He was facing “super high turnover” from other builders “cherry-picking my best people” and couldn’t understand why it was happening.

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Cost to keep Miami dry over next few decades is $4 billion

BD+C

It will cost at least $3.8 billion over the next 40 years to keep the City of Miami dry from rising seas , according to a draft of the city’s newly released stormwater master plan. That sum, about four times the city’s annual budget, would buy the city new mega stormwater pumps, miles of 6-foot-tall sea walls, thousands of injection wells, and a network of eight-foot diameter underground pipes.

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How BIM Powers Connected Preconstruction

Construction Business Owner

How BIM Powers Connected Preconstruction. Alex Headley. Wed, 05/12/2021 - 10:10. Most of us have probably heard the phrase “preconstruction is where you make your money” at some point in our career. An effective preconstruction process has typically been something of a secret weapon in the past – but as our industry begins to rapidly digitize, an increasing number of companies are more effectively connecting their preconstruction teams through technology.

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New Mexico: Diverse And Driven To Success

Business Facilities

Despite the challenges of 2020, New Mexico saw growth and success across a wide range of industries and is preparing for even more growth in 2021. - Read: New Mexico: Diverse And Driven To Success at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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From Good to Great: A Guide to Safety Measures When Working Outdoors

The Constructor

Employees who work outdoors face a more significant risk of contracting injury or illnesses than their co-workers who work indoors. Be it the summer.

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How to Minimize Risk on Your Construction Site

Construction Junkie

The following is a guest article by SentrifForce. SentriForce is a leading provider of managed video surveillance. With intelligent, scalable, and effective security services, you can minimize risk and keep your assets secure. It’s a morbid statistic, but the construction industry experiences more workplace deaths than any other. With so many potential hazards, heavy-duty machinery, and power tools, it’s perhaps not surprising that serious accidents are relatively commonplace.

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Is There Mold in New Construction Homes?

Pro Builder

Is There Mold in New Construction Homes? ibush. Tue, 05/04/2021 - 06:00. Homebuyers seeking a mold-free home shouldn't assume new construction is the answer. A dry home requires proper detailing and attention to moisture management all the way through the construction process. Michael Rubino. Is there mold in the new house I just had built for me and my family?

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Digital twin’s value propositions for the built environment, explained

BD+C

Advancements in artificial intelligence, sensors, machine learning, and the Internet of Things and Assets are moving digital twin technology beyond the concept stage to where it is emerging as an invaluable lifecycle assessment and management tool for new and existing buildings.

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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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How to Improve Remote Workforce Communications by Eliminating Spreadsheets

Construction Business Owner

Promote to rotator No. Rotator Image. Status of webinar Upcoming. Morgan Construction shares its experience & tips for streamlining processes. Thu, 06/24/2021 - 12:00. 11 a.m. CST. registration. The construction sector is firmly amid a digital revolution. It’s embracing process automation tools to drive cross-organizational process optimization, comply more easily, eliminate paper-based tasks, and empower a remote workforce. .

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SmartAction Relocating Corporate HQ To Texas

Business Facilities

Artificial intelligence software company SmartAction will move its headquarters from California to Fort Worth, bringing 81 jobs to Texas. . - Read: SmartAction Relocating Corporate HQ To Texas at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Smart-Tinting Glass for Greener Cities

The Constructor

Smart-tinting glasses are elements designed to respond to the dynamically changing light conditions. They are one of the most advanced façade.

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Raft Foundation (Mat Foundation) | Types & Advantages

Civiconcepts

Raft Foundation is also known as Mat Foundation is a footing spread over the entire area of the foundation transferring the load of the entire structure to the ground by … Raft Foundation (Mat Foundation) | Types & Advantages 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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An Economist Explains Skyrocketing Lumber Prices

Pro Builder

An Economist Explains Skyrocketing Lumber Prices. cbroderick. Mon, 05/24/2021 - 09:30. Labor shortages, unexpected housing demand, and environmental issues are just a few of the reasons lumber and plywood prices have skyrocketed. According to Forbes, wood products prices are highly volatile, more so than most goods, because building can swiftly change pace faster than wood products production can.

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Kick-starting the rebirth of North America’s malls

BD+C

Let’s start with an admission: the authors share great memories of hanging out at our local mall with friends in high school. For David, this meant the early 1960s—a couple of years before the dawning of the Age of Aquarius, and malls represented an exciting opportunity to spend time in a place that was all about a shiny future. For Jason, this meant the 1980s—the Age of Aquarius was long gone—and malls had matured into the social heart of the community, a place where everyone spent time.

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Integration With Integrity

Construction Business Owner

Integration With Integrity. Alex Headley. Mon, 05/31/2021 - 07:30. McCarthy Building Companies Inc., a nationally known commercial construction company based in St. Louis, Missouri, has been in business for 150 years. The company and its staff are recognized for their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. But fulfillment of its clients’ needs is not their only focus.

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