Army posts pre-bid notices for U.S.-Mexico border wall work
Construction Dive
MAY 15, 2018
The notices state that official bid solicitations will be forthcoming and that bids are due Aug. 15.
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New Concrete, Anchors Stabilize Bagnell Dam
ENR Construction
MAY 14, 2018
The Bagnell Dam in Lake of the Ozarks, Mo., is getting its first stabilization since the '80s, including 67 new anchors.
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Tips for Hiring During the Busy Season
Construction Business Owner
MAY 14, 2018
With summer, a slew of new projects and the promise of an infrastructure plan right around the corner, recruiting new talent is top of mind for many contractors. However, the busy season can cause some business owners to hire without considering all of the potential risk that comes with onboarding new employees.
Rethinking Traditional Construction Project Management—Part 1 of 5
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 17, 2018
Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. The lifeblood of any construction company is the construction project itself. How those projects are managed can make or break the company. That makes project managers (or in some companies, project sponsors who oversee teams of project managers) arguably the most important role in an organization.
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.
The biggest house builders in the UK
Lets Build
MAY 15, 2018
The UK market is experiencing a shortage of houses at the moment, which has led to a higher demand. A demand which has had a positive impact on the big house builders of the UK. Several of them have reported a rise in sales due to the healthy demand for new homes. Amongst others, is.
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Does Your Construction Business Need Employment Practices Liability Insurance?
Construction Business Owner
MAY 15, 2018
The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received 84,254 discriminatory employment practices complaints last year. In addition to lawsuits filed by private citizens, claims filed by federal, state and city regulators are causing more businesses to purchase Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI).
Viewpoint Named “Enterprise Technology Company of the Year” in 2018 Oregon Tech Awards
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 16, 2018
Last week the Technology Association of Oregon hosted its 34 th annual Oregon Technology Awards event in downtown Portland. For more than three decades these awards have served to identify and honor the highest excellence among the companies that comprise the state’s technology industry. It is with great pride that we announce Viewpoint has been honored as the association’s Technology Company of the Year for 2018 in the Enterprise category.
Industry experts talk AI: Rob Charlton on the future of Artificial Intelligence in construction
Lets Build
MAY 17, 2018
According to McKinsey & Company, artificial intelligence is the next frontier for construction technology. Nevertheless, it seems that the building sector is still behind the curve when it comes to the implementation of AI solutions. In an effort to understand why this is happening, we introduce today our fresh AI interview series with title Industry.
Job Order Contracting Made Simple
Job Order Contracting
MAY 18, 2018
The OpenJOC Job Order Contracting Toolkit. Everything you need to implement at best value, best practice Job Order Contract, without excessive administrative fees, other unnecessary burdens, and with no hassles! No Cost to Member Government Agencies. Owned and Managed by a Government Agency / Allied States Cooperative/ESC19 – EDGAR Compliant. Locally researched JOC Unit Price Book.
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.
Tech & Tires: What You Need to Know Now
Construction Business Owner
MAY 16, 2018
What you need to know about top trends in on-the-road tire manufacturing and tire design.
How to Manage Compliance for Construction Success
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 15, 2018
These days, many contractors are faced with managing larger, more complex projects on a regular basis. That means they have even more to keep track of in their already busy schedules. Contractors have to pay attention to budgets, deadlines, collaborators, change orders, progress reports, payroll, safety, compliance requirements and much more. Construction management is challenging, in no small part because the industry is governed by a plethora of regulations.
10 house building strategies that actually work
Lets Build
MAY 17, 2018
Managing a range of construction projects at one time is incredibly challenging, don’t delude yourself into thinking otherwise. Keeping multiple balls in the air without proper strategies and tools is impossible, it’s likely to lead to projects falling behind the timeline which can directly impact your bottom line and cause further issues to pile up.
LEAN Construction Matters
Job Order Contracting
MAY 17, 2018
Why LEAN Construction Matters. LEAN Construction isn’t just another construction delivery method, it should be the ONLY construction delivery process used… LEAN MATTERS! There is simply no excuse for only 20-25% of all construction projects to be on-time, built per owner requirements, on-budget, and without any legal disputes. LEAN construction delivery methods, such as Integrated Project Delivery, for major new construction, and Job Order Contracting, for repair, renovation, and min
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?
Ready mix concrete resource
GCP Applied Technologies
MAY 16, 2018
Ready mix concrete resource. michael.delros…. Wed, 05/16/2018 - 15:56. GCP Applied Technologies. August 27, 2018. The perishability of ready mix concrete makes it a complex product to ship. Ready-mix producers must set controls in place at the plant, in transit and on the jobsite to optimize their production, minimize leakage and maximize profits. They must reduce variability between loads, while increasing volume.
Viewpoint shine a light on stress for Mental Health Awareness Week
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 14, 2018
Stress is a part of everyday life, and indeed some scientists believe exposure to some stress makes you more resilient and better able to manage stress. However, when staff in the workplace become overwhelmed with stress, or simply don’t have the mechanisms to cope with it effectively, it can be much more serious. The impact of this is shown in the fact that stress, depression or anxiety accounts for a fifth of all work-related illness, leading to mental health problems or even making existing p
iPads reportedly save contractor $1.8M annually
Construction Dive
MAY 16, 2018
Contractor Rogers-O'Brien says that giving field workers tablets reduces countless mistakes and saves massive amounts of time.
The Benefits of LEAN Job Order Contracting
Job Order Contracting
MAY 14, 2018
The Benefits of LEAN Job Order Contracting. Bringing significantly higher Productivity, better Quality and Continuous Improvement to all of your repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects, without excessive fees or other administration costs are the primary benefits of LEAN Job Order Contracting. The OpenJOC(TM) Approach applies LEAN Job Order Contracting through all processes, tools, training, and support, while ensuring that quality management is now completely integrated and a
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.
Sustainability is dead: Regenerative architecture is the new green
BD+C
MAY 16, 2018
While it had good intentions, sustainability was a concept that failed on launch and simply should have never been. Its original premise was to meet the needs of the present without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their needs—all within available resources. But, does that make sense? Imagine a bucket brimming with any finite resource.
Rethinking Traditional Construction Project Management—Part 1 of 5
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 17, 2018
Project Management Versus Construction Project Management.
No surprise: Bechtel No. 1 on ENR 2018 Top 400 contractors list
Construction Dive
MAY 18, 2018
Fluor Corp. and Turner Corp. repeated their No. 2 and No. 3 showings, while the 400 contractors in total generated a record $374 billion in contracting revenue in 2017.
BiC-6D BIM for Facilities Management
Job Order Contracting
MAY 14, 2018
BiC -6D BIM for Facilities Management. is the new module designed for the advanced needs of those who need exploit the full potential of BIM in the areas of Asset & Facilities Management. Would you like more information on BiC -6D? Contact us! Watch the video and learn how the new BiC-6D add-ons can help achieve your business goals. The D imensions of BIM.
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!
Five ways to streamline waterproofing application
GCP Applied Technologies
MAY 17, 2018
Five ways to streamline waterproofing application. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 05/17/2018 - 09:33. GCP Applied Technologies. May 17, 2018. Waterproofing is a critical step in building construction, but what can you do to make the process go quickly and smoothly? Here are some quick tips for streamlining waterproofing application: Consider liquid waterproofing .
Viewpoint Named “Enterprise Technology Company of the Year” in 2018 Oregon Tech Awards
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 16, 2018
Recognizing Growth and Technology Achievements.
The 100 tallest buildings ever conventionally demolished
BD+C
MAY 18, 2018
What goes up, must come down. And, when it comes to tall buildings, often times the reason they come down is so a taller building can rise from the rubble, at least according to a new study from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). It is the concrete jungle’s version of the circle of life.
JOC Program
Job Order Contracting
MAY 14, 2018
Do you have a JOC Program, or are you planning a JOC Program? Current JOC Program In Place… Are you satisfied with the service level and administrative costs of your current JOC? Are your awarded JOC contractors equally satisfied? Are you aware that there is a lower cost and potentially high performing alternative to so-called leading solutions?
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!
Specifying below grade waterproofing
GCP Applied Technologies
MAY 14, 2018
Specifying below grade waterproofing. Phillip.fry@gc…. Mon, 05/14/2018 - 12:08. GCP Applied Technologies. May 14, 2018. Waterproofing basements and other below grade spaces takes special considerations. Here are five points to consider when specifying waterproofing for these spaces. . Investigate the water table level and assess the risk of rising ground water levels due to high rainfall or flooding.
How to Manage Compliance for Construction Success
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 15, 2018
Learn the Compliance Requirements.
The Dotted Line: What contractors need to know about arbitration
Construction Dive
MAY 15, 2018
When it comes to contract disputes, arbitration is sometimes the answer, even if it does not mean contractors will get an inexpensive and quick resolution.
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