Construction Business Owner
JULY 29, 2022
Your Guidance Matters. Kathy Wells. Fri, 07/29/2022 - 05:00. Most managers focus on producing results, such as: finishing projects on time and on budget, scheduling crews, ordering materials, managing subcontractors and suppliers, winning new contracts, getting paid, hiring good employees — all the many things necessary to keep a company functioning properly.
The Constructor
JULY 19, 2022
Carbon concrete is a sustainable construction material produced from concrete and carbon fibers or bars. The carbon is incorporated into the concrete through mesh-like textile mats placed between its layers or as randomly or uniformly dispersed fibers throughout the concrete. Carbon fiber improves the tensile strength of concrete to a great extent. Carbon bars can […].
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Lets Build
JULY 22, 2022
When you need to deliver on high-value projects, it makes sense to seek out more efficient, effective ways to go about it. The principles of lean construction are nothing new, and most construction professionals understand the risks of not using an organised, proven process when taking on a new project. However, many owners and contractors still struggle to implement lean concepts into their projects.
Business Facilities
JULY 25, 2022
In South Carolina, SHL Medical to invest $90 million in its new North Charleston manufacturing site; City Roots will invest $4.4 million to expand in Richland County.
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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 Specifier
JULY 30, 2022
Photo by Ricardo Gomez Angel. By Chris Bennett, iSCS, CDT, and Aurora Jensen. Reinforcing bar, commonly known as “rebar,” comes in the form of mesh, wires, or bars, and is designed to strengthen concrete under tension. Describing it in a more humanistic manner, one could consider rebar as a part of the muscular skeletal system of a building. Together, rebar and concrete work to resist tensile forces and increase the utility of a structure.
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Construction Business Owner
JULY 6, 2022
Nominate Your Company's Best for CBO's Outstanding Women in Construction 2022. Recognizing today's leading construction professionals. Kathy Wells. Wed, 07/06/2022 - 09:29. Construction Business Owner (CBO) Magazine is honoring some of the construction industry’s most hardworking construction professionals with a special section dedicated to Outstanding Women in Construction (OWIC).
The Constructor
JULY 30, 2022
Saudi Arabia has unveiled the images of yet another mega project called the “Mirror Line” in the city of Neom. The structure involves the construction of two parallel, mirrored buildings with a height of 500 meters running across 75 miles. At this height, the skyscraper will stand taller than the Empire State Building. According to […].
Lets Build
JULY 29, 2022
Construction companies worldwide are embracing lean construction principles in hopes of reducing waste, lowering costs, and increasing productivity. However, understanding the core principles of lean construction can be confusing—you’ll find different explanations of the methodology everywhere you look. We’ll explore the six principles of lean construction and discuss some strategies for implementing them in your organization. 1.
Business Facilities
JULY 21, 2022
In Business Facilities’ 2022 Metro Rankings Report, cities across the U.S. and Canada are hot spots for corporate headquarters, best business climates.
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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.
Wolgast Corporation
JULY 6, 2022
Without proper obstruction, motorists accidentally drive their cars into buildings 60 times a day in the US, causing damage and loss to businesses and homeowners. The Storefront Safety Council is a group of volunteers that are “passionate about ending vehicle-into-building crashes.” They have a variety of experts to help them address the causes and prevention of cars hitting buildings.
Pro Builder
JULY 28, 2022
Microunit Communities Offer Starting Point for Gen Z Renters. ldeakins. Thu, 07/28/2022 - 10:27. The rise of microunit communities gives Gen Z renters a chance to find affordable housing in high-cost metro markets. Microunit communities are taking over the multifamily sector to meet the needs of Gen Z, the youngest renter demographic. Microunit communities include rental units that range in size from 350 square feet to 500 square feet and feature walkable neighborhoods and amenities like fitness
Construction Business Owner
JULY 8, 2022
Solve Your Staffing Problems With the Right Tools. How BambooHR meets the top 3 construction industry HR challenges. mhodges. Fri, 07/08/2022 - 11:19. Using the right tool for the job makes all the difference. While so many jobs have benefited from technological advancements, the world has yet to see a digital jackhammer or a cloud-based crane. That said, there are many ways BambooHR can help meet the top three HR-related challenges faced by construction industry administrators and employees.
Jobsite with Procore
JULY 27, 2022
The challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has required the construction industry to turn to digital tools to successfully adapt to the pandemic and maintain productivity. This disruption has boosted construction's use of technology and adoption.
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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?
Lets Build
JULY 15, 2022
Construction design software is a necessity in today’s digital landscape, giving industry professionals an easier way to create blueprints and drawings of new designs. With construction design software, you can visualize different design possibilities, create professional presentations, better assess risks , and make more informed decisions. However, the construction design software market is overflowing with options—what works for one company might not be ideal for yours.
Business Facilities
JULY 28, 2022
Virginia once again earned top spots for both Tech Talent Pipeline and Cybersecurity in Business Facilities' 18th Annual Rankings Report.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 25, 2022
Technology has enabled rapid advancement in almost every sector, but nowhere are its effects felt as greatly as in construction. While humans have been engineering architectural feats for thousands of years, traditional drawings are often siloed, stagnant, and vulnerable to rapid obsolescence. . Building information modeling (BIM) is set to change all that, its revolutionary goal since the 1970s when it was first proposed.
Civiconcepts
JULY 11, 2022
Introduction To Rugs Rugs are one of the most used decorative elements in every house as well as for other utility purposes, in spite of the fact of rugs are … 12 Types of Rugs | Different Types of Rugs With Pictures | Best Types of Rug For Living Room | Best Rug For Bedroom Read More ».
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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 Business Owner
JULY 28, 2022
How to Offset Construction Staffing Challenges. By the end of 2025, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will have created 461,000 new construction jobs. mhodges. Thu, 07/28/2022 - 10:51. Construction firms, general contractors and subcontractors are already grappling with labor shortages across the trades, material shortages and supply chain delays.
Pro Builder
JULY 1, 2022
Homebuilders Keep a Steady Pace as the Market Cools. ldeakins. Fri, 07/01/2022 - 10:28. As mortgage rates quell heated competition and elevated buyer demand for existing homes, builders are finding ways to offer affordability to a more budget-conscious consumer base. The housing market is cooling, asking prices are dropping, and inventory is on the rise across the U.S., but when it comes to existing home sales versus new construction, sellers and builders are seeing very different market outlook
Lets Build
JULY 8, 2022
In many respects, the answer to the question “How has COVID affected the construction industry?” is “less than most other sectors.” Despite a temporary halt in construction during pandemic lockdowns, the impact on construction was relatively short-lived. Because this was internationally viewed as an essential industry, often taking place outside, construction companies and their staff were able to resume something approaching normal working conditions surprisingly rapidly.
Business Facilities
JULY 18, 2022
Elk Grove Business Park, IL leads Industrial Parks, while Memphis, TN tops Logistics Leaders in Business Facilities’ 18th Annual Rankings Report.
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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!
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 19, 2022
Summer is the busiest time of year for construction. For those professionals living in the northern hemisphere, both the weather and work are heating up. With tight project milestones and schedules to meet and robust crews to manage, your time is limited. . At Autodesk, our goal is to help your teams work faster and smarter all year long. This month, we have nearly 40 product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate,
Civiconcepts
JULY 5, 2022
Introduction To Mattress A mattress is a cushioned layer of bed, resilient, upon which sleepers lie. By some estimates, it is where we spend as much as one-third of our … 15 Types of Mattresses | Different Types of Mattresses | Most Popular Mattress Types Read More ».
Construction Business Owner
JULY 29, 2022
How Can Contractors Get Ahead of Fluctuating Materials Pricing? Kathy Wells. Fri, 08/26/2022 - 05:00. " />.
Pro Builder
JULY 15, 2022
Over Half of Boise Home Sellers Dropped Their Asking Prices in June. ldeakins. Fri, 07/15/2022 - 09:35. Home sales are slowing in the nation's most popular metros, and sellers are responding by reducing their asking prices. Price drops are becoming increasingly common in popular metros that have seen record growth throughout the pandemic, indicating that the Fed’s inflationary control methods are indeed cooling an overheated market.
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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!
Lets Build
JULY 1, 2022
3D-printed buildings have been popping up more frequently over the last few years, but are they a gimmick, or could they be the future of sustainable construction ? As the industry focuses on green construction to alleviate the environmental stresses caused by construction—the sector uses 48% of global energy , depletes natural resources, and is responsible for 38% of global greenhouse gas emissions —construction professionals worldwide are searching for ways to make their efforts more sustainab
Business Facilities
JULY 28, 2022
New York City leads the pack in Fintech, San Francisco is the Crypto Market Leader, and Morgantown, WV tops new Metros For Movers list in Business Facilities’ 18th Annual Rankings Report.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 19, 2022
Construction professionals can’t stop talking about Autodesk Build. Since its launch just one and half years ago, the software solution has been making a significant impact on how teams across the office and the field collaborate and manage their projects. . Our customers remain our biggest source of product enhancements and changes. This month, our product teams are excited to share nearly 30 product updates – many of which are driven directly by customer feedback. .
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