3 key reasons to continue construction training even amid the pandemic
Construction Dive
AUGUST 4, 2020
Learn why proactive companies have successfully managed to maintain training through difficult times.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 4, 2020
Learn why proactive companies have successfully managed to maintain training through difficult times.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 7, 2020
How modern construction software can help make HR processes more efficient and mitigate errors associated with construction timecards.
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Lets Build
AUGUST 3, 2020
The key factor in getting any construction job done is good communication. Everyone working on a project has to know exactly how they fit in, precisely what their role is and what is expected of them – that includes the project manager. Free guide: How to reduce construction delays by more than 20%. Countless projects come off track, sometimes due to completely unforeseen circumstances.
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 6, 2020
What Employment Laws Could Look Like After COVID-19. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 08/06/2020 - 14:02. The reopening of America’s workplaces is creating a variety of challenges for employees and employers alike. In some cases, employers attempting to resume operations are hampered, and in some instances, they are unable to do so due to laid-off employees’ reluctance or refusal to return to work.
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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.
Green Building Law Update
AUGUST 2, 2020
If green building is going to repair the planet it will have to include green roads. Over 65% of the impervious surfaces in the U.S. are related to transportation (e.g., roads, parking lots, sidewalks, and driveways), with the vast majority being roads. There are 4,180,817 miles of roads in the U.S. Roads are the largest built structures Americans come into contact with and yet they are so ubiquitous and familiar that they have become an impervious given, the dark matter of the motor vehicle cos
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The Constructor
AUGUST 3, 2020
What are the inspections carried out by local authorities while construction? The post What are the inspections carried out by local authorities.
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 4, 2020
How to Carefully Manage Contracts in Changing Times. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 08/04/2020 - 15:21. Today’s construction landscape is difficult to navigate with its continually changing variables, delays, work stoppages, additional project requirements, health concerns and financial restraints. Nothing is certain, as job starts are delayed, schedules are modified weekly, customers stop and then restart projects, codes are enhanced, rules change and pressures mount to run your business smoothly.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 3, 2020
Small and midsize cities pay above-average construction wages and boast modest costs of living that make them excellent locations for workers in the industry, according to a new analysis.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 4, 2020
Komatsu has announced plans to rebrand its underground hard rock equipment, surface wheel loaders, and new line of blasthole drills to reflect the company’s focus on growth in these areas.
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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.
The Constructor
AUGUST 2, 2020
Site Work vs Office Work A civil engineer in the construction field plays various roles. As a construction engineer, he or she can play the role of a.
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 6, 2020
How to Fund Grassroots Projects. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 08/06/2020 - 16:07. The COVID-19 crisis has threatened more than the health of the American public. It is also threatened the budgets and financial viability of many of the nation’s municipalities, public utilities and state governments. These financial setbacks may impact public entities longer than the immediate health impacts of the virus itself.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 6, 2020
In challenging economic times, contractors need to be especially vigilant for warning signs such as uncertain financing, incomplete drawings or an owner with a bad reputation, experts say.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 5, 2020
Fleet Advantage has announced the results of its latest fleet industry benchmarking survey showing the impact new safety technologies have had on transportation fleets, how many fleets are still driving older-model trucks, and the leading reasons motivating upgrade decisions.
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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?
The Constructor
AUGUST 4, 2020
The best way to enhance client satisfaction in a construction project is by incorporating a well-defined quality control process. A strict adherence.
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 3, 2020
Building a Great Safety Culture Takes a Commitment to Training. Select the right programs to best educate & protect your workers. Greg Ragsdale. Mon, 08/03/2020 - 10:53. Why is safety so important? The reasons are clear and fundamental: from staying alive to being there for family, and from avoid life-changing injuries to saving money, mitigating legal risk and gaining productivity.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 4, 2020
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association released a report detailing projects that have been delayed or canceled by 44 states, transportation authorities and local governments.
BD+C
AUGUST 5, 2020
The North Academic Building and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (ME) at Oklahoma State University’s Center for Health Sciences has started construction. The project will relocate and upgrade services from multiple buildings currently in the center of campus and is the first phase of a master plan focused on health and advancement in research and education.
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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.
The Constructor
AUGUST 3, 2020
The best way to ensure client satisfaction in a construction project is by incorporating a well-defined quality control process. A strict adherence.
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 6, 2020
What Employment Laws Could Look Like After COVID-19. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 08/06/2020 - 14:02. The reopening of America’s workplaces is creating a variety of challenges for employees and employers alike. In some cases, employers attempting to resume operations are hampered, and in some instances, they are unable to do so due to laid-off employees’ reluctance or refusal to return to work.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 3, 2020
Modular makers immediately stepped up when COVID-19 struck to fill rapid response and emergency demand, but long-term prospects aren't as clear.
BD+C
AUGUST 5, 2020
Their clients don’t expect the hospitality sector to fully recover from the coronavirus outbreak for at least two years. And while AEC firms serving this sector say they’ve restarted hotel projects that had been put on hold during the pandemic, they also foresee mostly renovation and adaptive reuse, rather than new construction, in their immediate futures.
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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!
The Constructor
AUGUST 7, 2020
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a system that provides powerful analytics using information from different construction processes such as.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 7, 2020
Alta Equipment Group announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Martin Implement Sales, a privately held premium equipment distributor with three branches in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 7, 2020
In a letter to the private consortium building the light rail project, state officials said they are prepared to exercise their “step-in rights” if no resolution is reached between the parties.
Pro Builder
AUGUST 3, 2020
Breathe Easier—Healthy Homes Go Mainstream. cbroderick. Sun, 08/02/2020 - 23:43. Stacey Freed. Of the various building concepts and practices to have made their way through the industry over the years—aging in place, universal design. energy efficiency, green building, and sustainability, among others—some have gained traction with builders and consumers and some are now required by code.
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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!
The Constructor
AUGUST 1, 2020
What is the difference between Tar and Bitumen? The post What is the difference between Tar and Bitumen? appeared first on The Constructor.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 7, 2020
Construction employment decreased in 225, or 62 percent, out of 358 metro areas in June compared to the same period last year, despite widespread increases from May to June, according to an analysis of government data that the Associated General Contractors of America.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 6, 2020
In this week's survey, Construction Dive readers said that while more construction companies are competing for the same jobs, some firms are "buying" work by lowballing their bids.
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