Lets Build
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
According to McKinsey, AI is the next frontier for construction technology. Without a doubt, the construction industry has still a long way to go before we can claim with confidence that artificial intelligence solutions have been properly implemented in the sector. The good news is that construction is an industry with tremendous potential. The total.
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
Active cracks in concrete are live cracks which expand in length, width, and depth over time. These cracks are formed due to overloading and thermal.
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Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
The once silo-driven construction industry is vertically integrating discipline, process and production and its customers only stand to benefit.
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
The objective of a column is to withstand axial and lateral forces and transmit them securely to the footings in the ground. In this exclusive article, you will learn how to work out the superimposed loads on a column in a structure with some easy-to-follow steps. Columns provide support to the floors in a structure. Slabs and beams transmit the stresses to the columns.
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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 Business Owner
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Waste is all too common on construction projects today. That waste is not only bad for the environment, it also cuts into budgets and diminishes a project’s overall return.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Effectively managing cash flow is critical for contractors’ success. Managing cash flow for a large construction project is tricky — not just because you don’t get paid immediately, but also because you’re dealing with progress claim preparation, submission deadlines, varying substantiation requirements and variation and claim negotiations — all of which distract you from actually doing the work and finally getting payment.
Lets Build
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
In construction, technology has been gradually replacing outdated machines and systems. Nevertheless, a digital tool is not a cure. It’s not a system that can function independently without us. It is an investment to improve current work processes and fix a problem. But in order for a digital solution to succeed, there needs to be.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
LEAN Construction Project Delivery. Any real public sector real property owner can efficiently and consistently procure and execute quality repair, renovation, and construction projects using the appropriate processes and tools. It’s not hard… really! Leveraging robust LEAN collaborative project delivery methods…with a proven track records spanning decades… allows schools, government agencies, and other not-for-profit institutions to achieve BEST VALUE, COMPLIANT, FULLY F
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
Texas Central Partners is pressing on with the Dallas-to-Houston line and will appeal a court ruling that denied it railroad designation and land rights.
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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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Paper timecards. Hard copy spreadsheets. Dozens of phone calls to track down simple information. Does this sound familiar?
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
The procedure of a laboratory experiment to find critical Reynolds number for a pipe flow in different discharge conditions is explained in this.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 17, 2019
TASBO Best Value Construction Service Procurement and Delivery Learn @ Booth #414. School business officials, visit us at Booth # 414 to learn about our BEST VALUE Construction Services Procurement and Project Delivery solution. Consistently achieve quality on-demand, on-time, and on-budget construction services from local construction professionals in full compliance with local and EDGAR requirements… without any excessive fees or delays.
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
Vacant shopping malls such as the Collin Creek Mall in Plano, casualties of the online shopping trend, are ripe for conversion to a variety of uses.
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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?
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Considering these complexities, it’s easy to understand why, throughout the life of a project,
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Virginia may be for lovers, but these days the Commonwealth also is getting a ton of love from emerging high-tech growth sectors and businesses looking for the perfect corporate HQ site. - Read: Cover Story: Virginia Is Business Facilities’ 2018 State Of The Year at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Buoyed by a surge of high-tech innovations and several years of robust U.S. construction markets, AEC teams are working on ideas for “smart buildings.” Since the mid-1980s, a new generation of products, technologies, and analytical tools has transformed the building landscape. The benefits of “smart” technologies and operations for design, construction, and ownership/operations are now inescapable.
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
The software transports trainees to a "simulated work setting," which can be useful for other heavy construction equipment training scenarios as well.
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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 Equipment
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Caterpillar has updated is M Series medium wheel loaders, models 950M through 982M, with new and improved features. Loaders have Tier 4-F engines, enabling change intervals to move from 500 to 1,000 hours for engine oil, engine oil filter, and hydraulic oil filter.
Digger Blog
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
A ripper tooth from Hill Engineering, fitted to one of just a few 75-tonne crawler excavators in use in the UK, is enabling Hall Construction Services to operate twice as fast at the only active gypsum quarry in the country. A ripper tooth from Hill Engineering, fitted to one of just a few 75-tonne crawler excavators in use in the UK, is enabling Hall Construction Services to operate twice as fast at the only active gypsum quarry in the country.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
Starting the year on a strong note, architecture firm billings growth strengthened in January to a level not seen in the previous 12 months, according to a new report released today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for January was 55.3, compared to 51.0 in December. Indicators of work in the pipeline, including inquiries into new projects and the value of new design contracts, also strengthened in January.
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
The firm's launches last week included a proprietary software that integrates and employs data gathered across a building’s supply chain and construction.
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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!
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
The expanded aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) will create more than 275 new jobs. . - Read: KF Aerospace Investing $23M In Ontario Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
Mack Defense is building five Granite-based heavy dump trucks (HDT) for testing by the U.S. Army. The Production Vehicle Testing is part of its $296 million contract for armored and armor-capable HDTs, named M917A3, according to the company.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
Project teams are finding innovative ways to implement smart building technology. New partnerships are one avenue, says Matthew Toner, CBRE’s Managing Director of Smart Buildings and IoT, describing CBRE’s acquisition of Johnson Controls’ Global Workplace Solutions unit. “We’re innovating in proprietary solutions when a client needs a certain product that is not available on the market,” he says.
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
In addition, since 2016, four workers have died working on the 21-mile expansion of Interstate 4 through Orlando, Florida, including one on Feb. 4.
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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!
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
Size counts, but when it comes to making our picks for forward-thinking utilities, so do smart grids, renewable energy and a seat at the table when economic development deals are negotiated. - Read: Top Utilities: Power Players For Development at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Marketing Ideas
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
The Construction Junkie blog has been a worthy finalist in recent Best Construction Blog competitions. This year blogger Shane Hedmond has truly improved an already excellent blog with some innovative ideas combined with consistently relevant posts. His survey: The Top States to Work In Construction, is a fascinating project. He combines wage and cost of […].
BD+C
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
This spring, the 1-million-sf Sidra Medical and Research Center in Doha, Qatar, is scheduled to launch a purpose-built clinic with in vitro fertilization services for reproductive consultation. The hospital, which had its official opening on November 12, is one of the few in Qatar offering health services specifically for women and children. The facility, whose nearly $8 billion construction cost was endowed by Qatar Foundation, has more than 50 outpatient clinics and 400 inpatient beds, expanda
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