These bricks could be a game-changer for insulation
Construction Dive
APRIL 11, 2018
Filled with aerogel, which also is used in NASA spacesuits, the walls conduct heat up to eight times better compared to a standard masonry wall.
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Recommendations for Good Brick Masonry Construction Practices
The Constructor
APRIL 12, 2018
Several recommendations for good site brick masonry construction includes practices for accuracy and tolerances, appearance, durability, structural.
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Locals Laws Stop the Setting Sun on Solar Installations
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 8, 2018
Two bills pending in the Montgomery County Council aim to increase the use of renewable energy in the suburban Maryland County. At a time when the number of households installing solar panels on their roofs declined last year, the first annual decline since 2000, and a decline by more than 15% when compared with the year before, following 5 years of growth that averaged nearly 50% a year, many believe that the growth of onsite renewable energy is not sustainable in the current environment.
Using Technology to Connect Workers for Stronger Safety Programs
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 11, 2018
In today’s world, we are all connected through technology. We interact with it at home, at work, and even in our downtime. Fitbits monitor our steps, heart rates and sleeping patterns. We read books on tablets and hail rides through apps on our smartphones. Our homes are “smart” with devices that automate lighting, air conditioners and give us our messages as we walk in the door.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
How to Modernize Construction Management
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 10, 2018
Although historically the construction industry has been slow to go digital , times are changing. There’s an industry transformation happening in construction, driven by modern technology, and these changes are significantly elevating construction management. Contractors are finding ways to modernize their businesses with software that improves productivity and mitigates risks, while increasing their bottom line.
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Job Order Contracting – The LEAN Way
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 13, 2018
The consistent deployment and leverage of efficient, collaborative, LEAN construction processes is what drives significant productivity gains for both owners and contractors. . Efficiently managing the numerous, ongoing repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects facing owner Facilities Management and Procurement teams has proven challenging to many.
How Benefits Packages Can Attract & Retain Valuable Employees
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 13, 2018
Pain points—every industry has them. And, at times, it might feel like contractors have more than their fair share. Contractors who work on prevailing wage jobs undoubtedly see the complex regulations that apply to these projects as a burden they learn to live with in order to benefit from the opportunities presented by government-funded jobs. For example, there’s the sometimes-confusing question of how to handle the fringe cost on government jobs.
New Developments for 179D Energy Efficiency Tax Incentive
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 10, 2018
Guest post by Kevin Sullivan of BRAYN Consulting LLC. In February of this year, Congress passed a budget that included a one-year extension of the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction, Section 179D , making it available to architects, engineers, and contractors for building projects completed in 2017. For contractors, this means that the government building projects they completed in 2017 are now eligible for a federal tax deduction of up to $1.80 per square foot.
Construction services: Here is what you should know
Lets Build
APRIL 12, 2018
The term construction services covers a wide spectrum of tasks and responsibilities in the course of the building process. From design to completion, there is a plethora of services and parameters that should be taken care of. Even after the completion of a project, monitoring the building’s life-cycle is fundamental.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
School Districts can Learn from LEAN Construction
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 9, 2018
What is “ LEAN Construction ?”. LEAN construction is a collaborative process that drives significantly enhanced productivity. More specifically, Job Order Contracting, JOC, a LEAN construction delivery method, consistently delivers over 90% of renovation, repair, and construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders.
Autodesk opens its Forge platform, encouraging more suppliers to build onto it
BD+C
APRIL 9, 2018
This month, Autodesk will be rolling out its next generation of BIM 360 products that will include BIM 360 Design and BIM 360 Build modules ( [link] ), making this suite the industry's first unified design-construction platform. BIM 360 is built on top of Forge, Autodesk’s cloud-based software platform, which the company launched in 2015.
Join Viewpoint at BuiltWorlds 2018 Summit
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 9, 2018
Celebrate construction technology and innovation with Viewpoint at this week’s BuiltWorlds Summit , April 11-13 in downtown Chicago. The event, held at the Westin Chicago River North, brings together 250+ construction executives, technology innovators and industry thought leaders. More than 60 speakers and presenters—including Viewpoint—will share more than 11 hours of groundbreaking educational presentations, panel sessions and more.
Top 5 trends in the tool market
Lets Build
APRIL 10, 2018
Tools have been used for so long that it’s impossible to imagine a time without them. They are used across a range of industries to help workers from just about any discipline. Modern tools are automated to eliminate some of the dangers of manual labor and they are only continuing.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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 case for constructing resource-efficient buildings
Construction Dive
APRIL 10, 2018
Andy Feth of C.W. Driver Companies writes that a holistic approach to building offers competitive advantages and long-term cost savings.
BIG’s Audemars Piguet hotel des Horlogers allows guests to ski down the roof
BD+C
APRIL 13, 2018
Bjarke Ingels Group’s (BIG) new hotel project in Le Brassus, Switzerland is integrated into the Vallée de Joux landscape directly adjacent to the luxury watchmaker’s Atelier Audemars Piguet Museum. The 75,000-sf Audemars Piguet hotel des Horlogers comprises five zig-zagging room slabs that tilt softly to merge and expand into a gently sloping exterior path that leads directly to the museum and local ski trails.
New Developments for 179D Energy Efficiency Tax Incentive
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 10, 2018
The incentive is available to designers and builders of local, state or federal building projects that are newly constructed or renovated.
Long-Term Success Forged Through Multiple Fronts
Green Industry Professionals
APRIL 11, 2018
Turf Depot demonstrates its commitment to customers by offering a nationwide online parts service, four locations housing requested equipment lines and an awareness of current technology trends.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Cities are 3-D printing their way to more sustainable futures
Construction Dive
APRIL 11, 2018
The disruptive, fascinating technology could revolutionize the construction industry and make cities' infrastructure more resilient and affordable.
Planning for 100: Looking beyond the horizon of zero-net-energy buildings
BD+C
APRIL 9, 2018
Thanks to the emergence of the U.S. Green Building Council, founded in 1993, we’ve witnessed an incredibly fast transformation of building design and construction—probably the most rapid market transformation since the industrial revolution. Sweeping innovations in materials science, systems efficiencies, and technology have fueled the changes. Designers and builders have adapted their processes and delivery models—but the goal post has consistently and rapidly moved further downfield.
How to Modernize Construction Management
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 10, 2018
The industry’s slow adoption of construction software has traditionally hindered contracting companies’ productivity.
Linking marketing and business development: If you aren’t doing it, you should
Construction Marketing Ideas
APRIL 13, 2018
If there is any area in business where a disconnect can be costly, it is within the marketing and sales (business development) responsibilities. In an organization, if the two departments are operating in silos — or worse, cross purposes — you could be in a place where the funds you spend on both activities are […].
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
China develops fire-resistant building material
Construction Dive
APRIL 11, 2018
The composite, which may be used to insulate existing structures, could provide a buffer against fire damage in reinforced concrete structures.
Tech Report 5.0: Smart(er) Jobsites
BD+C
APRIL 9, 2018
As BIM/VDC adoption rates have accelerated substantially over the last decade, helping to usher the design and construction industry into the digital age, a slew of heralded technologies—from VR to computational design—has emerged to reveal that the AEC world is ripe for a seismic disruption. At the center of this tech infusion is the smart jobsites movement.
Ford Issues 2 Safety Recalls on Trucks, Mustangs and Navigators
Construction Equipment
APRIL 9, 2018
Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 350,000 2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition vehicles with 10-speed automatic transmissions, as well as 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 vehicles with 6-speed automatic transmissions for a potentially unseated transmission gear shift cable clip.
How To Manage Your Money Effectively As A Construction Contractor
Contractor Bookkeeping
APRIL 13, 2018
Today's Guest Article Is From Damien Troy. If you’re unsure how to manage your money effectively as a construction contractor, then look no further than this article. There are a number of easy ways you can manage your money effectively, including working alongside an architect who produces cost-effective designs, to investing in high-quality tools from day one.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Netherlands' 3-D printed bridge gets installation date
Construction Dive
APRIL 11, 2018
MX3D used in-house software and four industrial robots to print the bridge over a six-month period.
A jobsite dashboard is helping Clark Construction take the drudgery out of managing punch lists
BD+C
APRIL 10, 2018
Last year, Clark Construction started deploying Turnover Vision, an interactive punch list management application developed by the firm’s Research & Development Group, which combines punch list and scheduling data to optimize a project’s work plan. Turnover Vision analyzes big data from a project’s punch list and organizes them into interactive heat maps and graphs.
Banner Plumbing Supply: Sophisticated Showroom Design
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 9, 2018
In addition to its wholesale component, Banner Plumbing Supply’s showroom is an impressive display of the latest kitchen and bath products and trends.
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