Construction Cybercrime Is On the Rise
ENR Construction
MAY 8, 2019
Cybercriminals find the construction world a rich phishing ground with fat prey and soft targets
ENR Construction
MAY 8, 2019
Cybercriminals find the construction world a rich phishing ground with fat prey and soft targets
Construction Dive
MAY 9, 2019
Privately funded projects can better withstand political winds and private investors are set up to perform more intensive due diligence.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 9, 2019
Modern technology is simplifying construction processes and reducing user burdens. In an industry as large and complex as construction, simplifying processes in any way possible can reap significant benefits for contractors in terms in of productivity, mitigated project risks and profitability. Managing construction projects is hard enough without the additional burden of wrangling reams of paperwork or trying to get multiple software programs talking to each other.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 9, 2019
The Internet of Things (IoT) is here, and for most contractors in the industry, it’s no longer a question of whether to implement IoT tech or not, but where it will have the most benefit. One of the most obvious areas of the jobsite where IoT could improve processes is in jobsite safety. According to a recent report from Dodge Data & Analytics and Triax Technologies, 73% of contractors surveyed said they expect IoT technology to help impact occupational risks, and the majority of them expect
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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.
The Constructor
MAY 9, 2019
Shear center is a point on the beam-section where the application of loads does not cause its twisting. The shear center position is dependent on the.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 7, 2019
Effectively managing the materials on jobsites with modern software can have a significant impact on contractors bottom lines. Every built environment turns raw materials into polished projects. It’s the skill of the labor, the creativity of the design and the intricacy of the engineering that shifts steel, concrete, brick, glass and so many other materials into finished work.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 10, 2019
The first question a leader should ask is: Do we have an operational standard for preconstruction being used by every project manager, estimator and superintendent/foreman? If the answer is no, you have your first obstacle to overcome. .
The Constructor
MAY 9, 2019
A reinforced concrete buildings gets damaged and collapses due to many causes such as sliding of roofs, falling of walls, crushing of columns, short.
Green Building Law Update
MAY 5, 2019
Last week the Maryland Court of Special Appeals, the state’s intermediate appellate court, overturned an earlier circuit court decision, reinstating a Montgomery County ordinance significantly restricting pesticide use throughout the County. In October 2015, the Montgomery County Council enacted Bill No. 52-14 becoming the first major jurisdiction in the country to enact such a ban.
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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.
Job Order Contracting
MAY 9, 2019
There is always an easy solution to every problem – neat, plausible, and wrong. – H. L. Mencken. Traditional project delivery methods such as design-bid-build, low bid, etc., are the primary cause of much of the waste and low levels of satisfaction across the AECOO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operator) sectors. In addition the levels of owner leadership and competency must be elevated.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 10, 2019
This new adaptation allows construction companies to deliver between 460 and 920 gallons of fuel—and another 100 gallons of DEF—to their jobsites without ever having to employ a driver who has a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) endorsement.
The Constructor
MAY 5, 2019
Magnetic Rebar Locator (Covermeter) Test gives information about concrete cover to steel reinforcement using magnetic fields. Pachometer device is.
Construction Dive
MAY 7, 2019
Of the 12 metros in Rider Levett Bucknall's study, those experiencing the biggest cost increases, at over 7%, were Chicago and Portland, Oregon.
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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?
Job Order Contracting
MAY 8, 2019
LEAN Construction isn’t a Project. LEAN construction isn’t a project, but a program. Assuring the availability of current, actionable, transparent, and adequately communicated information… in support of robust, collaborative decision-making… is a process-centered people-driven program that involves change management, ongoing training, and continuous improvement.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 6, 2019
Impairment affects a worker’s ability to do that, whether it’s through diminished ability to function and operate on the jobsite or the total inability to work. Do you know how to tell?
The Constructor
MAY 5, 2019
Load bearing masonry construction is one of the oldest and widespread construction techniques in the world. Every wall element in a load bearing.
Construction Dive
MAY 6, 2019
The case for an economic downturn over the next 18 months is fading fast, said an ABC economist, citing 103 months of continuous job creation.
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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.
Lets Build
MAY 7, 2019
BIM Modeling since its emergence in the field of AEC Industry has bolstered the information management in the form of product or process throughout the life-cycle of a building. BIM is the digital representation of the building geometry in a 3D form that helps store information that can give access to updated information about any.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 6, 2019
With a better understanding of Tier 4 diesel engine technologies, maintenance intervals and fuel management, you can become more knowledgeable about today’s emission standards and their impact on your equipment.
The Constructor
MAY 6, 2019
Staircase stringer is the structural member installed on either side or in center of a flight of stairs into which the treads and risers are fixed.
Construction Dive
MAY 6, 2019
While the decline of brick-and-mortar shopping caused double-digit decreases in the value of retail work underway in many metros, the city and its suburbs' work increased 4% last year, finds a new report.
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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!
GCP Applied Technologies
MAY 9, 2019
Measuring ball mill ventilation. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 05/09/2019 - 14:33. GCP Applied Technologies. May 09, 2019. Mill ventilation is important for cooling the mill, removing moisture and improving mill efficiency. Typically, a velocity across the media of 1m/s is a good target. The challenge is to measure it. Cement producers are required to measure and report to government agencies about the air that flows up the cement mill stack.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 9, 2019
Here, find three tips to help you and other company stakeholders ace the transition of your business to new ownership so that it's a win for all involved. .
The Constructor
MAY 8, 2019
The compression test is conducted on a concrete cylinder specimen to determine the modulus of elasticity of concrete. In the laboratory test, the.
Construction Equipment
MAY 8, 2019
Construction employment grew in 218, or 61 percent, out of 358 metro areas between March 2018 and March 2019, declined in 83 (23 percent) and was unchanged in 57, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America.
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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!
Lets Build
MAY 9, 2019
Kickstarting the digital journey of your business is never easy. Heavy resource management, bold initiatives and continuous effort are required in order to convince everyone in your organisation to go digital. Both field teams and people in the office can sometimes be resistant to change as a result of their unwillingness to alter the way.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 8, 2019
Your leadership team spends hundreds of hours agonizing over any one project's schedule—what workers should be hired for which phase of the project; what materials should be shipped to the site when; when and how often project owners should be brought in for a status update; and more. In a perfect world, each detail and project variable would be planned out.
The Constructor
MAY 5, 2019
Glass fibre reinforced gypsum (GFRG) panel or Rapid wall is a modern building element devised by the GFRG Building System Australia for mass-scale.
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