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5 Challenges in Meeting Construction Deadlines and How To Solve Them

Construction Marketing

Every construction professional knows the downside to missing project deadlines. Not only does it frustrate stakeholders, but it keeps the team from getting started on the next revenue-generating project. With that said, few construction teams actually succeed in finishing their jobs on time. The following breakdown looks at 5 common challenges in meeting construction deadlines and provides some simple solutions to help mitigate them. .

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5 Uses for Metal Floor Decking

The Constructor

With recent changes in building regulations, particularly following the Grenfell Disaster, there is a need to rethink cladding and decking options.

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What is Stub Column | Its Purposes | Advantages | Disadvantages and Stub Column vs Floating Column

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What is Stub Column? A stub column is a type of column whose length is short and baseless which means do not have a foundation and footing as its rests on a beam or slab. It acts as a point load on the beam. A stub column does not fail by buckling because of its […].

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3 Ways Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning are Transforming Construction

Construction Business Owner

3 Ways Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning are Transforming Construction. Alex Headley. Wed, 09/08/2021 - 07:30. Many people (and products) use the terms “artificial intelligence (AI)” and “machine learning (ML)” interchangeably, but there are a few key differentiators to note. Artificial intelligence is technology that can understand data and act independently; it’s able to evaluate data, use reason to make assumptions about that data, predict outcomes and make decisions much like a huma

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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.

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Gleaning the Direction of ESG Regulation

Green Building Law Update

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (. yes, this blog will continue). This post originally appeared in that blog. If we can assist you or someone you work with in ESG strategy and solutions, from policy to project implementation, do not hesitate to reach out to me.

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No summer vacation for the GC Kraus Anderson

BD+C

The Duluth, Minn.-based general contractor Kraus-Anderson has been busy this summer, having finished the construction and/or remodeling of several education, public safety, and healthcare projects in Wisconsin and Minnesota. They include: A new 37,000-sf fire station was added to an existing police station in Minnetonka, Minn. Image: Wold Architects and Engineers. .

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Complying With OSHA Silica Safety Guidelines

Construction Business Owner

Complying With OSHA Silica Safety Guidelines. Alex Headley. Fri, 09/10/2021 - 07:30. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than. 2.3 million workers in the United States are exposed to crystalline silica dust — 90% of which are employed in construction. Inhaling silica particles can increase the risk of silicosis, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. and kidney disease.

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Veev’s Amit Haller on Scaling Innovation and Shortening the Supply Chain

Pro Builder

Veev’s Amit Haller on Scaling Innovation and Shortening the Supply Chain. ibush. Thu, 09/09/2021 - 12:56. A look at how the off-site digital prefabricator and on-site installer of multi- and single-family homes and accessory dwelling units succeeded in shortening its supply chain and reducing selling prices. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor. . . Amit Haller.

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Cleaning a Smelly Drain: DIY vs. Calling the Experts

The Constructor

It often happens that you notice a foul smell coming from the drains; this can be from the bathroom, sink, or gutter. It is not normal for your.

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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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High-rise public school set for construction in Boston

BD+C

The Josiah Quincy Upper School (JQUS), a 650-student public school, is set to rise on a one-acre site in Boston’s dense Chinatown neighborhood. The six-story, 178,000-sf building will house grades 6 through 12. The HMFH-designed facility will feature healthy spaces that support student success and wellbeing. Among these spaces will be rooftop outdoor classrooms; learning spaces for music, art, and science; advanced art quality systems; a student-grown garden; and a variety of athletic and fitnes

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Three Expansions To Create More Than 4,100 Jobs In Utah

Business Facilities

The technology/solar energy, aerospace, and life sciences companies will invest a total of more than $357 million across Utah. The post Three Expansions To Create More Than 4,100 Jobs In Utah appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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The Building Materials Posting the Highest Price Growth

Pro Builder

The Building Materials Posting the Highest Price Growth. cbroderick. Fri, 09/10/2021 - 09:36. The prices of goods used as inputs to residential construction increased 19% year-to-date according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index. Excluding energy, it has increased 12% while the index for final demand goods increased 7.2%.

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How can Lignin Help Improve Concrete Construction?

The Constructor

Lignin is a wood waste, which after necessary processing, can be used in the field of building materials and construction as a water-reducing.

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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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Top 10 indoor amenities at multifamily housing developments for 2021

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When it comes to planning indoor amenities at multifamily housing developments, developers and their building teams are focused on communal gathering spaces like lounges, coffee bars, and community kitchens—even in the age of COVID-19. .

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What Are King Post Truss | Components of King Post Truss | King Post Truss Construction Details

Civiconcepts

What Is Roof Truss? A roof truss is a simple assembly of members forming a rigid framework of triangular shape. A truss is generally a triangulated system of straight and … What Are King Post Truss | Components of King Post Truss | King Post Truss Construction Details Read More ».

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Top Trends in Digital Sales and Marketing Strategies

Pro Builder

Top Trends in Digital Sales and Marketing Strategies. ibush. Tue, 09/07/2021 - 16:51. How four home builders found success by aggressively implementing or augmenting a variety of digital sales and marketing tools and strategies. Eugene L Meyer. After 18 months of the coronavirus pandemic, home builders are emerging from a period fraught with challenges but also opportunities as they explore new ways to market and sell homes.

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Next Phase of Commonwealth Games Transport Hub Gets Green Light

The Constructor

Perry Barr in Birmingham is all set to welcome a new bus station ahead of the 2022 Commonwealth games.The city council has given the final nod to the.

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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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What rugby can teach us about designing the workspace of the future

BD+C

In a 1986 Harvard Business Review article, “ The New New Product Development Game,” Hirotaka Takeuchi and Ikujiro Nonaka observed that in order to excel in a fast-paced market, companies should emphasize speed and flexibility in product development. They advocated shifting from a linear “ relay race” approach to an agile “rugby” approach in which multidisciplinary teams work together on a project from start to finish.

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Silt Content Test for Sand

Learn Civil Engineering

What is a Silt Content Test for Sand? The test is performed to determine the percentage of the silt present in the sand is known as the Silt content test. Silt is a fine material whose size is less than 150 micron. As their content in the sand is not good, that’s why we need […].

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Survey Finds Many Renters Worry About Homeownership

Pro Builder

Survey Finds Many Renters Worry About Homeownership. cbroderick. Wed, 09/08/2021 - 09:22. About half of Americans aged between 25 and 55 fear they will never become homeowners, a new survey from LendingTree finds. Fifty-two percent of Millennials and 55% of Gen X renters are concerned about homeownership, and an economic analyst from LendingTree says that many in the midst of their careers likely believe they will never own a home if they do not already.

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The Importance of Adequate Lighting on Construction Sites

The Constructor

Adequate lighting on construction sites guarantees staff’s safety and health, enables workers to detect and avoid hazards more easily and.

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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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A biopharma fitout in Colorado showcases one AEC firm’s Integrated Project Delivery approach

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Late last month, the startup oncology company Umoja Biopharma and CRB Group , a sustainable AEC and consulting firm, started construction on the fitout of a 146,000-sf building in Louisville, Colo.

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Floor Space Index and Floor Area Ratio – Importance, Calculation & Differences

Learn Civil Engineering

What is FSI? The Full form of FSI is Floor Space Index and It is also known as FAR (Floor Area Ratio). Floor Space Index is the maximum built area of the total plot area of land. FSI is the ratio of the total built-up area to the total plot area or land. Floor space […].

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Hot Market and Listing Tactics Make Identifying Home Values Difficult

Pro Builder

Hot Market and Listing Tactics Make Identifying Home Values Difficult. cbroderick. Tue, 09/07/2021 - 09:44. With nearly 40% of homes selling over asking, many buyers play guessing games with their bids. A family of two told The New York Times that they thought their offer of $850,000 for a $799,000 home in Berkeley, Calif. would suffice, but the property sold for a whopping $1.4 million.

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Colorado’s Wonder Haus

Natural Building

A Colorado Airbnb known as Wonder Haus seems to enchant all who visit. The owners, Adrian and Jeff Young, dreamed of creating an off-the-grid “mountain haven” with an arched glass-sided structure to feel immersed with the outdoors. First they bought an existing passive solar earth house that was built to satisfy the former owner’s love for astronomy with a stunning star-gazing observation tower near Pagosa Springs.

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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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Seattle looks to become America’s most walkable city with a new citywide wayfinding system

BD+C

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), in its attempt to make Seattle the most walkable and accessible city in America, has recently appointed Applied Information Group to create a citywide wayfinding system to encourage and enable more walking and rolling.

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September 11: 20 Years Later

Business Facilities

What has not changed since September 11, 2001. (Re-published from September 9, 2016.). The post September 11: 20 Years Later appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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What to Know About Selling Homes Online

Pro Builder

What to Know About Selling Homes Online. cbroderick. Fri, 09/10/2021 - 09:22. The pandemic has brought about a lot of change, but not the ultimate innovation, being able to sell new homes online. On HorizonTV this week, Do You Convert's Kevin Oakley outlines what builders will need to do to get to "Add to Cart" and "Proceed to Checkout." . “They’re inconvenient truths.