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The Dotted Line: Mitigating the risks of technology

Construction Dive

It's all about the allocation of risk, legal experts explain. Humans are responsible for computing errors just as they would be for a bulldozer mishap.

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Commercial Construction Industry Trends: Reflecting on the Highs and Lows of 2018

HardHatChat

A strong pipeline of senior living construction was a “high” of 2018. After a busy and eventful year in commercial construction, we always find it valuable to reflect back on the last 12 months and review the positives and negatives that impacted our business – including those that are specific to our company as well as the commercial construction industry as a whole – as we prepare for the opportunities and challenges the New Year is likely to bring.

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5 Ways to Promote a Culture of Safety at Your Company

Construction Business Owner

Read 5 ways to promote a culture of safety at your company. Here's why prioritizing worker safety makes good business sense.

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Hairline Crack in Concrete – Causes, Repair and Prevention

The Constructor

Hairline cracks are formed commonly in the freshly placed concrete. These cracks are formed due to the plastic shrinkage of concrete. As the name.

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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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The Top 10 Surveyor Posts of 2018

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As 2018 comes to a close, two things are clear: it was a transformative year in the construction software space, and there’s more activity than ever about our industry to keep up with. That’s partially why we started this blog […]. The post The Top 10 Surveyor Posts of 2018 appeared first on Viewpoint Surveyor.

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Adapt or Die: Assess & Evolve to Change the Construction Industry

Construction Business Owner

“ Adapt or Die,” is arguably the most memorable line from the movie version of "Moneyball. " The meaning of the quote and how it relates to business and risk management is paramount—we must fight and overcome the current status quo if we want to change the industry. In construction, we continue to encounter challenges, such as shortages of a skilled workforce, fast-paced technology changes, economic impacts, trade partner liabilities, succession issues, and the ability to attract and retain to

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Diffrences Between Mortar and Grout

The Constructor

Mortar Mortar is a mixture of cement, sand and water made as a thick paste that is used to bind two surfaces with each other. It is majorly used in.

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The Top 10 Surveyor Posts of 2018

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As 2018 comes to a close, two things are clear: it was a transformative year in the construction software space,

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PARTNERING in Construction Drives BEST VALUE

Job Order Contracting

Partnering via 4BT OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting enables quality repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects to be consistently delivered on-demand, on-time, and on-budget. . Also, financial transparency, regulatory compliance, cost savings, and satisfaction among all participants and stakeholders is the norm versus the exception. Beat that with any other construction procurement and delivery process… you can’t.

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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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The Cost of Not Keeping Up with Technology

Construction Business Owner

Construction businesses need modern internal systems. A cloud-based enterprise resource planning solution could save your bottom line. Find out how here.

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Backfilling Procedure in Basement

The Constructor

Proper backfilling of the basement is an important and essential step in the basement construction and its structural stability. Choosing the right.

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Court: General contractor can be cited for subcontractor violations

Construction Dive

A U.S. Court of Appeals judge ruled that GCs can be issued safety violation citations for hazards on a jobsite that don't affect their employees.

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New concrete slab system expands floor further with joints that are fewer and farther between

GCP Applied Technologies

New concrete slab system expands floor further with joints that are fewer and farther between. Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 12/19/2018 - 16:07. GCP Applied Technologies. December 19, 2018. Pinpointing the negatives of conventionally designed concrete floor slabs is not difficult: Curling, cracking and too many joints can cause numerous challenges. Curling occurs at the edges of concrete slabs when relative humidity between the top and bottom of the slab differs.

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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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5 Questions for Finding the Scissor Lift Your Company Needs

Construction Business Owner

This article list 5 questions to help you decide what type of scissor lift your construction company needs on its jobsites. Additional features beyond height and weight differentiate one machine from another. While all scissor lifts may look similar, they are not the same. Many scissor-lift models allow operators to complete one specific task, but how efficiently and safely that task is accomplished, as well as the serviceability and durability of the machine, are impacted by the model.

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Preventive Maintenance of Batching Plant

The Constructor

Preventive maintenance of batching plant is required to increase the batch plant efficiency as well as its lifespan. The maintenance cost required.

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GenieBelt Report 2018

Lets Build

2018 has been an exciting year for GenieBelt! We had an incredible journey in terms of growth and spirit. As 2018 comes to an end, we decided to put together a short Genie report including some of the most memorable moments of the year that we are about to leave behind! First of all, we.

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State, local governments using higher revenues to increase infrastructure spending

Construction Dive

Sales tax revenue from increased consumer spending is helping spur some new publicly funded construction projects, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis.

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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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All About the Bucket Attachment

Construction Business Owner

Bobcat's advice on finding the best bucket attachment to improve productivity and profitability.

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Post Tension Slab – Working Principle, Components and Construction

The Constructor

Post tension slab is the combination of conventional slab reinforcement and additional high-strength steel tendons, which are tensioned after the.

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HIROTEC AMERICA Building New Plant In Tennessee

Business Facilities

The automotive supplier will invest about $40 million and create more than 100 jobs in Fayetteville, TN over the next three years. . - Read: HIROTEC AMERICA Building New Plant In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction, trades topped hiring on Monster in 2018

Construction Dive

Job seekers in construction and trade industries held the top spot overall among hires through the jobs search engine, as well as in 27 individual states.

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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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The Construction Industry’s Growth Trajectory

Construction Business Owner

The economic trends in construction & the part they'll play in shaping your success this year.

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Foundation Drain – Components, Working and Design

The Constructor

Foundation drain is an exterior drainage system installed on the outer face of the foundation wall and near the wall footing, covered with a layer of.

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Data and analytics are becoming essential for EC firms competing to rebuild America’s infrastructure

BD+C

An expanding engineering and construction industry faces a digital future that is not only reshaping cities but also how the industry’s businesses operate. This is one of the key observations that Deloitte Consulting presents in its recent paper “2019 Engineering and Construction Industry Outlook.” The paper’s author—Michelle Meisels, Principal and Engineering and Construction Leader—emphasizes the centrality of data analysis in the ability of the industry to deliver urban projects for cities wh

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Major contracts awarded for $1.1B Dallas light-rail

Construction Dive

City transit officials awarded a design-build contract to the JV of Archer Western and Herzog Contracting Corp. for construction of a 26-mile east-west line.

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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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4 Ways to Generate More Promising Customer Leads

Construction Business Owner

Read here for 4 ways to generate more promising customer leads while adhering to data-protection regulations, turbocharging your business development.

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Brick Ledge- Design and Construction Procedure

The Constructor

Brick ledge is reinforced concrete bearing which supports the weight (100Kg per square meter or more) of finish materials such as Brick, stone or.

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What is OSHA?

Lets Build

OSHA was formed in 1970 by the United States Congress with the goal of creating safer environments for workers. OSHA stands for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The organization sets and maintains regulations and funds services for training and guidance to employees and companies. Why Does the Construction Industry Need OSHA?

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