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The 7 most striking construction technology innovations of 2018

Construction Dive

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at the technological strides that have been made, spanning artificial intelligence, drones, robotics and more.

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Industry experts talk AI: Rene Morkos on the uptake of AI in construction

Lets Build

We recently hosted on our blog Oliver Hughes, co-Founder and Director of Digital Construction Week, who referred to the great potential of Artificial Intelligence in construction. This time we meet Rene Morkos, CEO at Alice Technologies. Rene was very kind to answer our questions and share his thoughts on the uptake of AI in the.

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Can you get ahead of the changes (and help your customers along the way)?

Construction Marketing Ideas

I enjoy Mark Mitchell’s weekly eletter because the advice he imparts goes far beyond the specific niche he effectively serves: building products manufacturers. In a recent newsletter, he discussed the challenges of creating extra value and relationships with your clients — and he suggested that one way you can leapfrog the competition is to be […].

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3 Areas of Construction Tech Launching the Industry Forward

Construction Business Owner

The 3 technologies that will take your contracting business to the next level in 2019. .

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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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Lightweight Concrete Floor Systems- Minimum Thickness, Applications

The Constructor

Lightweight concrete floor systems are constructed for different purposes but the reduction of dead load on the structure is the main motivation.

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Incentives for Contractors to Train and Modernize

Viewpoint Construction Technology

There are a number of tax incentives available to contractors for training and educating workforces. The post Incentives for Contractors to Train and Modernize appeared first on Viewpoint Surveyor.

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Industry Trends You Should Keep an Eye on in 2019

Construction Business Owner

Construction industry trends to keep an eye on in 2019.

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How to Estimate Concrete Costs?

The Constructor

Calculating the cost of the concrete is an important step in the project estimate.

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Millennials can be the catalyst for change in construction if you let them!

Lets Build

Let me start off this post by letting you know that I am a millennial. I know I am not the easiest person to work with, in fact, I can be challenging to some of my colleagues. The thing is, I don’t accept the status quo and I will always strive to do better. I.

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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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Episode 11: The Path to Successful Technology Transformations

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A Viewpoint on Construction, Modern Takes on a Transforming Industry. Episode 11: The Path to Successful Technology Transformations Technology is booming in the construction industry, but not all contractors are prepared for the rapid-fire pace at which technology is being […]. The post Episode 11: The Path to Successful Technology Transformations appeared first on Viewpoint Surveyor.

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Understanding the True Power of Telematics

Construction Business Owner

According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) statistics, 21 percent of all worker fatalities in 2016 took place in the construction industry—a statistic that must be improved. However, improving safety records has more than the obvious benefits to human safety. Your company’s safety record is also a concern when applying for new contracts.

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Test for Bleeding of Concrete

The Constructor

The relative quantity of mixing water, which will bleed from fresh concrete mix can be determined by the test for bleeding of concrete. Test for.

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4BT LEAN OpenJOC JOB ORDER CONTRACTING(TM) SOLUTION

Job Order Contracting

The innovative 4BT LEAN OpenJOC Job Order Contracting Solution consistently delivers BEST VALUE where others fall short. Please all the tools, training, data sets, support, and technology are readily available within our OpenJOC JOC-in-a-Box Tookit (TM). All Participants and Stakeholders are Bound Together as Equals. Contractually Defined and Fully Detailed Roles, Responsibilities, Documentation, and Workflows.

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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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Episode 11: The Path to Successful Technology Transformations

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Technology is booming in the construction industry, but not all contractors are prepared for the rapid-fire pace at which technology.

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IRMI’s 38th Construction Risk Conference

Construction Business Owner

IRMI’s 38th Construction Risk Conference boosted awareness on trends and new issues in the industry. Read more here.

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How to calculate the quantity of water for a given concrete mix.?

The Constructor

How to calculate the quantity of water for a given mix concrete. As it would be required to calculate for mix 1:2:4. The post How to calculate the.

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BEST VALUE Job Order Contracting Construction Services in Texas

Job Order Contracting

Efficient, On-Demand Construction Services Procurement & Project Delivery. Local, Pre-selected Quality Construction Contractors. Fully Compliant – State of Texas and EDGAR. Required Compliance Audits with Each Project. Supported by Locally Researched Construction Cost Data. LEARN MORE… [contact-form]. The post BEST VALUE Job Order Contracting Construction Services in Texas appeared first on 4BT.

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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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DOT awards $1.5B for 91 projects across 49 states and DC

Construction Dive

The Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program weighed a record 851 submissions based on safety, state of repair, innovation and other criteria.

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2018 Regulatory Roundup

Construction Business Owner

A recap of all contractor licensing regulations that were enacted or changed in 2018.

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Shifting and Tilting of Well Foundations

The Constructor

Shifting and tilting problems occurs generally during sinking process of well foundations. If proper care is not taken, they will cause serious.

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Job Order Contracting - Untitled Article

Job Order Contracting

Does your Job Order Contracting Management Software work like this? It may be time to upgrade to a BEST Value solution. Transparently control your JOC Program. Automate repetitive tasks to save time. Robust locally researched unit price book. Independent audit of every project… fully compliant. Fully customizable workflows (task, sequences, timing, sign offs).

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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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Turner Construction, Bloomberg LP execs face bribery, bid-rigging charges

Construction Dive

Indicted individuals allegedly inflated subs' bids, falsified work orders and more to extort roughly $15 million during a renovation of the media company's New York City offices.

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IRMI’s 38th Construction Risk Conference

Construction Business Owner

IRMI’s 38th Construction Risk Conference boosted awareness on trends and new issues in the industry. Read more here.

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Making of 1 Hour and 2 Hour Fire Rating Walls

The Constructor

What is method or procedure for making 1 hour and 2 hour fire rating walls? The post Making of 1 Hour and 2 Hour Fire Rating Walls appeared first on.

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Federal Government Procurement Fraud

Job Order Contracting

Federal Government procurement fraud remains at best a severe risk, and at worst, rampant. FRAUD RISK MANAGEMENT: OMB Should Improve Guidelines and Working-Group Efforts to Support Agencies’ Implementation of the Fraud Reduction and Data Analytics Act. GAO-19-34: Published: Dec 4, 2018. Publicly Released: Dec 4, 2018. Matter for Congressional Consideration.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Record number of 'supertall' towers were completed in 2018

BD+C

At 527.7 meters in height, the 108-story Citic Tower office building in Beijing tops the list of 143 tall buildings (200 meters or greater in height) that were completed in 2018. The number was slightly off last year's pace, when 147 tall projects opened worldwide, but 2018 saw a record-high "supertall" skyscrapers open their doors.

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Why Close-Out Matters to Your Margins

Construction Business Owner

Perfect your close-out/punch-list strategy with these tips from Gregg Schoppman.

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Embrace creative destruction to build better buildings

Construction Dive

The challenges presented by the traditional Design-Bid-Build process has forced project managers to come up with innovative solutions to deliver high-quality projects on time and on budget.

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