Lets Build

JULY 14, 2020

In construction, technology has been gradually replacing outdated machines and systems.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. Free guide: How to reduce construction delays by more than 20%. 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 a will to change the underlying behaviour.

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Construction Dive

JULY 12, 2020

New analysis shows soaring lumber and petroleum costs were the biggest contributors to rising materials prices for contractors, with lumber prices up 50% since mid April.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 16, 2020

Viewpoint's Matt Harris recently discussed the construction industry landscape on the Construction Genius podcast.

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BD+C

JULY 13, 2020

The long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will transform future building design practices to prioritize public health and mitigate the risk of spreading infection. Technologies that have long been utilized in hospitals and medical centers, but have not been widely embraced in other sectors due to additional costs, may see wider integration in other public buildings.

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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.

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Construction Junkie

JULY 15, 2020

CraneView, courtesy of Versatile.ai. The tower crane is easily one of the most fascinating pieces of equipment on any large construction project and operators certainly have a unique view of the jobsite. So with that birds-eye view perspective, their vital important to the success of each project they’re on, and their relatively high cost, it only makes sense to collect data from tower cranes to make better business decisions.

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The Constructor

JULY 13, 2020

The calculation of the number of passes for compactors and lift (soil layer) thickness for soil is critical to attain the required degree of.

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Engineering 223

Green Building Law Update

JULY 12, 2020

The EPA has described lead as the number one environmental public health hazard in the U.S. And despite that the CDC has in the past identified childhood lead poisoning prevention since 1971 as 1 of 10 great U.S. public health achievements which has included success in reducing human exposures on average, the amount of lead used within the U.S. has since that date actually increased.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 15, 2020

5 Tips to Help Your Construction Organization Overcome Common Construction Payroll Challenges.

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Construction Dive

JULY 16, 2020

New York City inspectors are "out in force," following up on thousands of calls from workers and the public about potential problem sites and issuing work stoppages and fines, a city official said.

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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.

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The Constructor

JULY 14, 2020

The assessment of the severity of structural damage is based on several criteria such as crack width, differential settlement, and angular rotation.

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Structural Engineering Engineering 186

Construction Equipment

JULY 15, 2020

Equipment technology designed to boost production and efficiency does neither without proper instruction of the operator. That responsibility often falls to the dealer, who may spend hours familiarizing an organization’s individual operators or training a trainer within the organization.

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Pro Builder

JULY 13, 2020

Pittsburgh Combats Affordable Housing Shortage with Modular, Factory-Built Homes. mbeirne. Mon, 07/13/2020 - 06:00. As Pittsburgh lost much of its population when the steel industry declined, the Rust Belt city saw thousands of homes demolished over the past several decades. There are about 27,000 vacant properties throughout the city that do not contribute to the tax base, resulting in lower property values for surrounding homes. .

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Construction Dive

JULY 14, 2020

The court decided on the definition of "accident" as it pertained to the offending subcontractor's insurance coverage because the policy itself offered no definition.

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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?

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The Constructor

JULY 11, 2020

Soil compaction is the removal of voids in soil by applying static or vibratory vertical forces, resulting in higher soil density that can withstand.

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BD+C

JULY 14, 2020

One of the most commonly accepted methods of analyzing a product’s environmental impacts is life cycle assessment. An LCA is a comprehensive measure of the total environmental impact of a product, assembly or structure. True to its name, LCA is a holistic measure that examines the entire life cycle of a product, start to finish. Life cycle assessment measures energy expended during all aspects of service life, encompassing raw material extraction, manufacture, distribution, use, maintenance and

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Business Facilities

JULY 15, 2020

Nestled between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the White Mountains of New Hampshire, a red-hot center of innovation Is thriving in Claremont, NH. - Read: Center Of Innovation In New Hampshire at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Dive

JULY 17, 2020

Deciding to bid on an infrastructure project involves evaluating internal and external factors. Experts say make sure you consider these four.

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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.

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The Constructor

JULY 11, 2020

Unweathered and sound rocks are always considered as an ideal base for building foundations. But in the case of unfavorable rock conditions at any.

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Pro Builder

JULY 13, 2020

Building Homes That Deliver Form and Function Starts With This. ibush. Mon, 07/13/2020 - 12:17. Form without function is a quick recipe for problems on the jobsite and after . Graham Davis. I was reminded of the age-old challenge of how to build something beautiful to behold but still functional in the real and often messy world, when I recently toured Fallingwater , in Mill Run, Pa., one of the most recognizable residential masterpieces by one of the best-known architects in modern history, Fra

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BD+C

JULY 17, 2020

Count Fred Bland among the AEC executives who were blown away by how efficiently their associates performed from home during the pandemic lockdown. “It was a great surprise to me that, remotely, we’ve been able to serve our clients well,” says Bland, FAIA, AICP, Managing Partner with Beyer Blinder Belle. He attributed that success to a combination of technology and esprit de corps. .

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Management 105

Construction Dive

JULY 13, 2020

An MLS building boom encompasses projects totaling $2.85 billion over the next two years, in preparation for the league's expansion to 30 teams.

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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!

Contractors

The Constructor

JULY 11, 2020

A high-rise building is a building with a small footprint, small roof area, and immense facades. High-rise buildings have the potential to decongest.

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Pro Builder

JULY 16, 2020

Home Prices Are Steady, Market Remains Highly Competitive. cbroderick. Thu, 07/16/2020 - 09:45. Since April 2019, median home prices have increased steadily and not even a pandemic ended the streak. The pandemic has put a damper on the rate of growth though, Zillow reports. With the medium price of U.S. homes selling at $263,408 for the month of May, the 4.6% year-over-year change is lower than April’s, making May the second consecutive month to see slower growth.

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Business Facilities

JULY 14, 2020

The national industrial product distributor will create up to 20 new jobs at a distribution center in New Haven, IN that will serve its operations across the Great Lakes region. - Read: Harrington Investing $2.4M In Indiana Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Dive

JULY 15, 2020

If elected, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said he would "create millions of good, union jobs rebuilding America’s crumbling infrastructure" and reinstate environmental regulations blocked by the Trump administration.

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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!

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The Constructor

JULY 12, 2020

In construction, survey equipment is used to cover a wide range of applications right from surveys, construction supervision, to heavy engineering.

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Pro Builder

JULY 14, 2020

Nobel Prize-Winning Economist Says Urban Homes Prices May Decline. cbroderick. Tue, 07/14/2020 - 09:31. City living provides easy access to restaurants, museums, and theater, but with many of those perks now locked tight behind closed doors, benefits for city living are dwindling. Nobel Prize-winning economist Robert Shiller told CNBC that urban home prices could decline, and suburban housing could be a better investment for urban residents.

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Stok

JULY 15, 2020

As organizations wonder what the future of workplace will look like, high performance rating systems are rising to the challenge. Here, we’ll dive into the new WELL Health-Safety Rating and LEED Safety First pilot credits —along with a nod to Arc’s Re-Entry tool —to help familiarize project practitioners with their rating system-aligned options for building re-entry and the post-pandemic built environment.

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