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Exoskeleton suit allows construction workers to lift 200 lbs

Construction Dive

Sarcos Robotics' Guardian XO Max full-body exoskeleton robotic system is controlled by sensors that respond to human movement within milliseconds.

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Contractor of the Year: E.M. Duggan Stresses the ‘Duggan Way’

Contractor Magazine

Valued employees: this is just one of the reasons that E.M. Duggan has been selected for CONTRACTOR’s Contractor of the Year award.

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3 Technologies that Turn Business Challenges Into Advantages

Construction Business Owner

Through digital transformation with these 3 technologies, construct a successful 2019 at your company.

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How to Cut Control Joints in Concrete Slab?

The Constructor

Control joints are provided in the concrete slab to reduce cracks formed due to shrinkage. The specifications of the control joints such as the depth.

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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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8 Construction Trends to Pay Close Attention to in 2019

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As 2019 kicks into full gear, the construction industry is in the midst of a fascinating transition, with contractors transforming their operations across the globe to integrate new technologies, ideas and opportunities. Though the political and economic landscapes remain a […]. The post 8 Construction Trends to Pay Close Attention to in 2019 appeared first on Viewpoint Surveyor.

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How Your Firm Can Iterate for Optimal Communication & Responsive Decision-Making

Construction Business Owner

4 tips to help you better manage your construction jobsite teams & the collaboration happening among them.

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Curb and Gutter – Types, Construction and Advantages

The Constructor

Curb is a short wall installed to hold the pavement from the sides and act as a barrier between yard and street. Where as gutter is a flat concrete.

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5 Keys to Successfully Launching Technology Change Initiatives

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As we evolve our construction organizations, we are trying to do more with less. We want our teams to be more efficient and effective so, we adopt new technology to help make that happen. After a valiant effort to assess […]. The post 5 Keys to Successfully Launching Technology Change Initiatives appeared first on Viewpoint Surveyor.

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7 trends that will shape commercial construction in 2019

Construction Dive

Is a trend really a trend if it repeats year after year? Many construction trends are similar to those in years before, but will affect markets in nuanced ways.

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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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6 Obstacles of Onboarding Remote Employees

Construction Business Owner

Onboarding remote employees has particular challenges that do not exist for those in the office. The following are a few of the obstacles your company may experience and how to overcome them so that your field employees feel equally as valuable as those in the main office.

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Cellular Concrete – Material, Types and Advantages

The Constructor

Cellular concrete is special engineered concrete which is manufactured by mixing Portland cement, sand, fly ash, water and pre-formed foam in varied.

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Making Email Work Better for Construction Projects

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint partnership with 28Hands brings Mail Manager to Viewpoint For Projects. The post Making Email Work Better for Construction Projects appeared first on Viewpoint Surveyor.

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Agile Facilities Construction Services Procurement and Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Agility is critical in uncertain markets. There is no question that we all are at the mercy of an uncertain construction market. Cost continue to escalate, material and labor shortages are on the horizon…if not already an issue, and the need for great cost visibility and efficient construction services procurement and project delivery has never been greater, Do you have an agile construction services procurement and delivery process that enable you to consistently deliver quality repair, r

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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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The Skilled Workforce Delusion

Construction Business Owner

3 underlying root problems that are sabotaging your efforts to grow your business and retain good employees.

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Modern Materials: Bendable concrete, 'knitted' concrete shells and more

Construction Dive

Plus, tiny ceramic particles make cladding fireproof, microscopic wood particles strengthen concrete by 15% and building panels made of recycled clothing.

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Making Email Work Better for Construction Projects

Viewpoint Construction Technology

While technology and software has advanced dramatically over the past few years and more and more construction professionals are taking their work.

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Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction Cost Control

Job Order Contracting

Construction Cost Control Speed Procurement, Limit Waste, Mitigate Risk. Capital costs associated with repairing, renovating, and constructing buildings and other forms of physical infrastructure are out of control for many, if not most real property owners. Costs vary widely by location and remain hard to predict. The lack of robust procurement and construction delivery methods and to the lack of true financial visibility and control.

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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 Industry Issues Will Most Affect Your 2019 Planning?

Construction Business Owner

Construction industry experts weigh in on what issues will most affect their 2019 planning strategy.

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RFP in Construction: A comprehensive guide

Lets Build

When funding is available in the government’s infrastructure budget, they will make a press release with various resources or announce for a “call for bids.” Part of the process at the beginning of any project needing quality work conducted is the need for estimations or bids. Thus, “Buyers” or “Customers” will make a call to.

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8 Construction Trends to Pay Close Attention to in 2019

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Those who stay abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies stand the best chance at excelling in the coming year.

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Our Top 10 Most Read Articles of 2018

The Constructor

Here is a list of our top 10 articles of the year : 1. Concrete Mix Design Calculation – M20, M25, M30 – Procedure & Example Concrete.

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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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You Don’t Have Time for This

Construction Business Owner

ExakTime's 4 tips for avoiding common time-management traps.

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Technology's critical place in construction in 2019

Construction Dive

Automation and connected devices will play an increasingly vital role in the coming year as they supplement, rather than replace, humans.

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Checklist for transporting construction equipment

Lets Build

Construction equipment does a great job of doing everything we need it to do without the help of any other equipment. When it comes to digging holes, grading land, moving massive material and prepping the earth for a giant project, they are the lone wolves. However, there’s one thing that construction equipment can’t do on.

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Soil Sample for Proctor Compaction Test

The Constructor

I have confusion regarding proctor compaction test. As per Is code 2720: 8, soil sample used should be sieved through 19mm sieve.Then what is the.

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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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You Don’t Have Time for This

Construction Business Owner

ExakTime's 4 tips for avoiding common time-management traps.

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OSHA drone inspections come to jobsites, raise legal questions

Construction Dive

The primary concerns around OSHA's nascent use of drones involve privacy and who has the last word on authorizing their use.

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5 Keys to Successfully Launching Technology Change Initiatives

Viewpoint Construction Technology

5 Steps to Ensuring Technology Adoption.

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