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Living in a Materials World

Viewpoint Construction Technology

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. But along the way, those material costs can start to add up, especially if the materials aren’t procured and managed properly.

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Materials Shortages in Construction: Catapulting a Sustainability Revolution?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Now as our economies move to ease restrictions the industry is faced with managing the impact of material shortages across the supply chain. The sector is addressing a backlog of orders, and revenue expectations along with a surge in construction confidence has meant pressure on material needs are increasing. Build, build, build.

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10 Types of Construction Estimates and their Definitions

Chianelli Estimating

Volatile market conditions such as fluctuating prices, and changes in the supplier environment and regulations can all be hard to predict and therefore difficult to incorporate into an estimate. These are similar to ROM but contain additional analysis and detail that help discern the feasibility of various project elements.

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Electric fleet challenges and considerations

CK Power

Neither is a technology that makes grid power feasible for high-stakes battery charging, on- or off-highway. For now, the only feasible alternatives are hybrid charging systems powered by diesel or gaseous gensets. What environment will you deploy the equipment in? For some, this is where electrification stops making sense.

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5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities

BD+C

Laboratories Designers Codes and Standards Mass Timber Building Materials Building Technology With mass timber’s growing popularity in the built environment, its intersection with the life sciences market offers an untapped potential for sustainable innovation. Rendering courtesy SGA. Rendering courtesy SGA.

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Construction project management 101 – Checklist

Lets Build

In order to execute said complexities in the ever-changing construction work environment, a project manager needs a set of skills and abilities to manage multiple projects and teams. At the start of any project, a business case must be created and evaluated to ascertain the feasibility of the project. Construction Management 101.

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Are Your Safety Policies Asking for Trouble?

FDR Safety

Such situations could include: Moving materials when more than one worker is involved. Transporting, loading or unloading materials with powered vehicles and another worker(s) is in the proximity of the load. Enforcing machine lockout when lockout is not feasible. Using words like “Always…” in the policy.

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