The Dotted Line: Mitigating the risks of technology
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 18, 2018
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.
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 18, 2018
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.
HardHatChat
DECEMBER 19, 2018
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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Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 20, 2018
“ 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
The Constructor
DECEMBER 17, 2018
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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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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 18, 2018
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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Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 17, 2018
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.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 18, 2018
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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 18, 2018
As 2018 comes to a close, two things are clear: it was a transformative year in the construction software space,
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 19, 2018
Improving labor productivity is general and trade contractors’ top incentive for implementing tools like drones, wearables and robotics, a new report found.
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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.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 20, 2018
Read 5 ways to promote a culture of safety at your company. Here's why prioritizing worker safety makes good business sense.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 18, 2018
Proper backfilling of the basement is an important and essential step in the basement construction and its structural stability. Choosing the right.
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 20, 2018
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.
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 19, 2018
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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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?
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 19, 2018
Construction businesses need modern internal systems. A cloud-based enterprise resource planning solution could save your bottom line. Find out how here.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 18, 2018
Preventive maintenance of batching plant is required to increase the batch plant efficiency as well as its lifespan. The maintenance cost required.
GCP Applied Technologies
DECEMBER 19, 2018
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.
Lets Build
DECEMBER 20, 2018
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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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
DECEMBER 20, 2018
Bobcat's advice on finding the best bucket attachment to improve productivity and profitability.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 21, 2018
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.
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 17, 2018
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.
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 17, 2018
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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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!
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 19, 2018
The economic trends in construction & the part they'll play in shaping your success this year.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 15, 2018
Post tension slab is the combination of conventional slab reinforcement and additional high-strength steel tendons, which are tensioned after the.
BD+C
DECEMBER 18, 2018
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
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 20, 2018
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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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!
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 19, 2018
How to understand cyberrisk and create awareness in your IT processes.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 20, 2018
Brick ledge is reinforced concrete bearing which supports the weight (100Kg per square meter or more) of finish materials such as Brick, stone or.
Help Everybody Everyday
DECEMBER 18, 2018
There are a variety of different business development strategies one can use when developing business. But at the end of the day, every business development strategy falls into one of eight major categories. I’m going to cover all eight of them. Plus, I’ll describe the advantages and disadvantages of each. Once you get a handle on the eight primary strategies, you can use them to create or customize your overall business development plan.
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