Clear The Confusion About Construction Delay Analysis
ENR Construction
JUNE 20, 2018
Delays are a common cause of difficult-to-resolve disputes in the construction industry.
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Green Building that Cleans the Air
Green Building Law Update
JUNE 17, 2018
Today’s green building standards, rating systems and codes are stale, largely based in decades old science and do not go far enough to be efficacious for most business to invest in. This is no longer a genuine debate over the negative environmental impact that buildings have on the planet. But the green building industrial complex is missing that green building can be the solution to many of the environmental impacts arising from human activity and at the same time make a business case that gree
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Las Vegas rail project could spark $3B of nearby investment
Construction Dive
JUNE 22, 2018
An 8.7 mile, $750 million light rail system connecting McCarran International Airport, the University of Nevada, a hospital and downtown could generate $2.8 billion in housing, retail, entertainment and office development.
How Smartphones Impact Your Construction Business
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 18, 2018
People have more ways than ever to connect—social media, virtual meetings, online chat rooms, texting, email, etc.—and with smartphones at our fingertips, we can stay tuned in to the web anytime, anywhere. The question then becomes: How do all of these methods of communication impact customer preferences and expectations? Surprisingly, the preferred method for clients to interact with businesses remains the phone call.
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.
Mel Robbins Tabbed as Keynote at Viewpoint Collaborate 2018
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 21, 2018
It may only be June, but we’re already looking forward to this year’s Viewpoint Collaborate User Conference , which will take place October 15–18 in Portland, Oregon. In addition to including more than 130 sessions, 50 exhibitors and 2,100 attendees from across the country, this year’s event will also focus on the theme of connections — between colleagues, throughout companies and through the use of technology.
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Hiring Strategies During Labor Shortages
FDR Safety
JUNE 19, 2018
USNEWS – The United States has a building problem. The country that paved one of the most expansive highway and transportation systems on the planet, that festooned a riverside between Maryland and Virginia with ornate marble and sandstone statues, columns and monuments in the creation of the nation’s capital, that introduced architectural marvels to the world ranging from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Empire State Building to the Space Needle, is now dogged by an ailing constructio
12 Steps for Developing and Driving Stronger Business Strategies
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 18, 2018
Benjamin Franklin is credited with saying, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” The purpose of business planning is to set overall goals for your business and to develop a strategy to achieve them. This includes implementing deducting and balancing approaches, making decisions, setting a destination or direction, and action planning. However, many construction companies have no long-term plan, with some even touting, “We just bid and pray.”.
Accelerated Bridge Construction Explained
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 20, 2018
It’s no secret that America’s bridges need work. According to a 2016 report from the American Society of Civil Engineers , almost 40 percent of the nation’s bridges have been around for 50 years or longer, and 9.1 percent of bridges are structurally deficient. To address the backlog of work that needs to be done and reduce the time it takes to plan and build bridges, many organizations such as the Accelerated Bridge Construction University Transportation Center at Florida International Universit
Contractor vs Subcontractor: What is the difference?
Lets Build
JUNE 21, 2018
Contractor vs Subcontractor Both contractors and subcontractors are indispensable for the development and completion of a construction project. Despite their integral role, though, there are still many who don’t really understand the key differences between them. In an effort to clear away confusion, we have prepared a useful guide which describes in detail what unites.
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.
Leveraging BIM in the prefabrication space
Construction Dive
JUNE 18, 2018
By improving project visibility and coordination between the trades, 3D models can reduce design errors and save offsite construction firms time and money.
How Contractors Are Making the Most of Video
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 18, 2018
For years now, video has been a leading marketing strategy for small businesses—a cost- and time-efficient way to get the word out—and for much larger Fortune 500 companies, carrying their message in “viral” efficacy across the globe.
Why You Need a Long-Term Construction Software Partner
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 19, 2018
Choosing a Dependable Software Provider for the Long Haul.
Contractor vs Subcontractor: What is the difference?
Lets Build
JUNE 21, 2018
Both contractors and subcontractors are indispensable for the development and completion of a construction project. Despite their integral role, though, there are still many who don’t really understand the key differences between them. In an effort to clear away confusion, we have prepared a useful guide which describes in detail what unites and separates a.
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 BIM boosted efficiency, collaboration in San Francisco mega project
Construction Dive
JUNE 18, 2018
Designers, engineers and contractors behind the two-million square-foot Oceanwide Center used 3D modeling software to execute complex design details within an efficient timeline.
How You Could Pay the Price for Exhausted Employees
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 18, 2018
Construction remains one of the most dangerous industries to work in. According to a 2016 Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) report, construction led all other industries in fatal work injuries at 991—a rate of 10.1 per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers.
Speaking Engagements Made Easy: The Ultimate Guide To Finding, Booking, and Crushing Them
Help Everybody Everyday
JUNE 22, 2018
Finding and booking speaking engagements can seem difficult, especially when you are just starting out. And for some of us, just thinking of getting in front of a crowd to present makes our knees all wobbly. But it doesn’t have to be like that. On my journey to becoming a paid keynote speaker, I made a lot of mistakes. I want to help you avoid those mistakes and make it easy for you to not only book speaking engagements…but crush them.
What?s the cheapest way to build a house?
Lets Build
JUNE 19, 2018
That’s the million dollar question for many people out there. Finding the most affordable way to build a house might sound like a lot of work. Truth is that it can be really challenging. Nevertheless, with the right plan and some good research, it can be much easier than you think. What you always need.
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.
Forensic BIM: Using modeling to resolve disputes and claims
Construction Dive
JUNE 18, 2018
With disputes in the industry averaging $21 million, the ability to use BIM to retrospectively verify that the scope of work completed matches what the contract required could save millions in some lawsuits.
The Hidden Culprit of Soaring Construction Costs
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 21, 2018
The pace of business is increasing all the time, and there is more pressure than ever on decision-makers to act quickly and decisively to keep operations running smoothly, projects on schedule and budgets in check. For contractors, this pace is even harder to keep up with, due to the nature of the business.
Accelerated Bridge Construction Explained
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 20, 2018
What Is Accelerated Bridge Construction?
What?s the cheapest way to build a house?
Lets Build
JUNE 19, 2018
What’s the cheapest way to build a house? That’s the million dollar question for many people out there. Finding the most affordable way to build a house might sound like a lot of work. Truth is that it can be really challenging. Nevertheless, with the right plan and some good research, it can be much.
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!
Brooklyn contractor pays more than $300K to settle worker wage theft claims
Construction Dive
JUNE 21, 2018
The Urban Group, which pleaded guilty to second-degree grand larceny against 21 employees, made full restitution, but has been debarred from public work in the state for five years.
How to Gather and Utilize Customer Feedback
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 18, 2018
During the 1980s, the mayor of New York City was the famous and outspoken Ed Koch. One of the interesting facets of his tenure was his affinity for asking his constituency, “How are we doing?”.
Mel Robbins Tabbed as Keynote at Viewpoint Collaborate 2018
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 21, 2018
This Year’s Keynote Speaker.
In the battle of suburbs vs. cities, could both be winning?
BD+C
JUNE 18, 2018
Five years ago, I wrote a blog about changing patterns of urban and suburban growth, inspired by two presentations I’d recently seen. At one, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) had explained why downtown cores could expect a bright future of significant growth while suburban growth would stall.
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!
City officials approve drones to monitor, inspect sites
Construction Dive
JUNE 20, 2018
The Spokane Public Works Department in Washington says it will employ unmanned aerial vehicles to quickly and safely perform necessary inspections on existing infrastructure and ongoing construction projects.
Why Email Is Still a Top Marketing Strategy
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 18, 2018
Contrary to popular belief, email is still one of the most effective marketing channels. Why? Because email can reach individual decision-makers at a relatively low cost in comparison to many other marketing channels. Email can be measured easily and can drive lead generation. In fact, email is growing steadily. A recent McKinsey study (mckinsey.com) found email to be 40 times more effective than Facebook and Twitter combined; however, it must be executed correctly to achieve these results.
5 Questions every plumbing contractor should ask
Contractor Magazine
JUNE 20, 2018
Plumbers seeking to grow need to grow personally because the biggest limitation on the growth of most small businesses is the capabilities and knowledge of the owner.
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