Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It’s a curious paradox that few industries are as tightly regulated and controlled as the construction sector, yet at the same time, few industries are as vulnerable to unexpected events. It involves taking a quality-focused, hands-on approach to all stages and aspects of design, construction, and client relations.

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Construction Law

MAY 2, 2024

Guest editor JCT 2024 ducks the difficult issues JCT’s Design and Build contract has been updated for the first time in eight years. Legal terms explained Isabella Salame of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by non-delegable duties.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

The famous Aristotle quote that goes, “Well begun is half done,” rings very true in the construction industry. When you stay on top of project planning and design from the beginning (i.e., Integrate design with downstream processes A typical $100 million project takes around 30 months in design and preconstruction.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more. Your data can help you develop these models.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Nearly half of the respondents (46.1%) to an exclusive Building Design+Construction survey of AEC professionals reported that revenues had increased this year compared to 2012, with another 24.2% saying cash flow had stayed the same. Body Image: read more.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 17, 2018

The new GAAP revenue recognition standards developed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board are here, and these standards are designed with complex projects in mind. When implemented properly, they offer improved cash flow and better accounting insight, which benefits contractors and customers. Identify the Contract.

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DebunkTheBIM

DECEMBER 17, 2017

Just because I do not enjoy modeling with Revit, I can keep an eye on what is happening in the industry, especially while the authors of my tool of choice are merrily basking in their achievements having ‘invented’ the ‘Year of the stair’. And, one of those would be to treat the industry with a bit more honesty. Nor is it terribly new.

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Lets Build

MAY 20, 2020

at UK BIM Task Force) during the recent Virtual Town Hall , organised by LetsBuild, perfectly describe the situation that the construction industry is currently in. Like every other industry around the world, construction is suffering the unprecedented impact of the Coronavirus outbreak. Some will handle the crisis better than others.

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GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 7, 2018

Technology Innovators in the Ready-mix Concrete Industry. August 10, 2018 – GCP Applied Technologies (NYSE:GCP) has made a strategic investment in Sysdyne Technologies, a Stamford, CT based provider of technology solutions for the ready-mix concrete industry. GCP Applied Technologies. August 10, 2018. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

The construction industry has gone through an extensive transformation, and technology has completely changed the concept of how to drive more quality, productivity, and profit into projects. Here are five reasons to use mechanical contractor software: 1) Drawing & Design Planning. 5 Reasons to Use Mechanical Contractor Software.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

For larger businesses, such sanctions can critically impact business cash flow in the short term and due to reputation damage, profitability into the long term. It takes a firm hand and senior champions to get things moving in the right direction.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Starting a company within the construction industry is certainly a huge challenge. Insufficient capital : Now that you are sure that you want to proceed with putting together your own business, you want to focus on your cash flow. Infographic Design by Jenny Yi Lou. 10 Reasons Construction Companies Go Out of Business.

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Construction Law

MARCH 2, 2020

These calls seem to fall mostly on deaf ears so the next thing heard is usually calls for the industry to have reform imposed upon it by legislation. The legislation imposed adjudication regime has at least succeeded in freeing up some industry cash flow. Some legislative interventions have had positive impacts.

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PSMJ Resources

JULY 11, 2013

the premier management consulting firm for the architecture, engineering, and construction industries, is thrilled to announce this year’s members of the 2013 Circle of Excellence. Director of PSMJ’s A/E/C Industry Surveys. “The Director of PSMJ’s A/E/C Industry Surveys. LSC Design Inc. PSMJ Resources, Inc. ,

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Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Liabilities of a Quantity Surveyor: A Quantity Surveyor (QS) is a professional who mainly deals with construction costs and contracts associated with the Construction Industry. Once tenders are approved, the Quantity Surveyor arranges cash flow data for the client to outline his resources sufficiently to fulfill contract commitments.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

Industry News. Industry Statistics. I had the opportunity to do some work outside the construction industry a few weeks ago in which I toured a manufacturing plant with an ergonomist. One of the areas we looked at was their pallet/skid area, where they were struggling to design an ergonomic work station. Resource Center.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

Industry News. Industry Statistics. At Foundation Software, we try to avoid inmate takeovers by first assigning a lead analyst to oversee design for each project. We then provide a design methodology to follow. Design considerations are not relevant at this stage. Equipment Management. Resource Center.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 13, 2021

Over the past 10 years, he’s worked for five different construction companies, drawing on a powerful blend of industry expertise and experience to deliver impressive productivity and profitability gains for each one. Bast’s move to BuildTools was driven primarily by the meltdown of the construction industry back in 2010.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Industry News. Industry Statistics. Section 179 was designed to provide an attractive tax savings on these purchases. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Forms and Checklists. Seminars and Tradeshows. Product Spotlight. Auction Calendar. Publications.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2011

Industry News. Industry Statistics. One of my very favorite books is Alan Cooper’s The Inmates Are Running The Asylum , which takes an in-depth look into software application design. The Inmates Are Running The Asylum—or in other words, “The Programmers Are Designing the Software.” Equipment Management. Resource Center.

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PSMJ Resources

JULY 15, 2014

PSMJ''s exclusive Circle of Excellence highlights firms that demonstrate outstanding achievement in the A/E industry July 9, 2014 (Newton, MA) - PSMJ Resources, Inc., the premier management consulting firm for the architecture, engineering, and construction industries, announces members of the 2014 Circle of Excellence.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Industry News. Industry Statistics. The construction industry is no different. One of the newest construction industry acronyms is IPD, or “Integrated Project Delivery.” Design and construction teams consist of a lot of people with a lot of specialized and valuable skills that are located over a wide area.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

Industry News. Industry Statistics. For starters, it is designed for construction, so you’re getting software that handles the accounting and reporting challenges of your industry. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Forms and Checklists. Publications.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 15, 2012

Industry News. Industry Statistics. For various reasons, many developers unfortunately put the form before the function when designing and creating construction software. They are letting the new forms of information management follow the new ways individuals and teams are functioning in the construction industry.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Industry News. Industry Statistics. Tablet Computing and Enterprise Software » World of Concrete 2012: Products Get Smarter, Interfaces Mimic Streamlined Design of Smart Phones and Tablets. This new design will be intuitive to anyone who has ever used a smart phone or a tablet. Equipment Management. Resource Center.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Industry News. Industry Statistics. I don’t usually discuss Dexter + Chaney’s products, but I am too excited after the many months of hard work and interviewing industry experts not to introduce Venture Project Collaboration Software. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert.

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Rory Woolsey

APRIL 15, 2012

Construction management in a nutshell is the planning, organizing, implementing and controlling of a projects time, costs, resources and cash flow. Examples of project organizing tools are budgets, schedules, cash flow diagrams, manning charts and resource schedules. Sunday, April 15, 2012. It Dont Come Easy!

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 17, 2013

According to the findings, improving energy efficiency in buildings by 30 percent would create a $275 billion market for advanced technology, engineering and design services, and construction activity in the U.S. alone—that’s larger than the total U.S. advertising market. To download the report, click this link.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The coverage might also assist with programs designed to help workers recover and return to the job. . Even small disputes in the construction industry can have a negative impact on time and cash flow. Premium rates for plumbers are often based on claims data and history for the overall industry.

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DebunkTheBIM

AUGUST 3, 2015

Analysts interests in the wellbeing of economies related to the AEC industry are usually at pains to explain, how it is by its nature cyclical, consequently the fortunes of those working within construction will go up and down in regular intervals. Money always talks and in recession, low fees talk even louder.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 6, 2022

But given the realities of today’s industry, how can construction firms effectively foster trust and collaboration? Emphasizing collaborative communication between the key players in the design and preconstruction phases of a project has a positive impact on long-term results. Traditionally, construction is a fragmented industry.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Industry News. Industry Statistics. Yes, my company creates robust construction management software , and yes, we encourage people to use software designed specifically for the work they do instead of designing their own elaborate spreadsheet solutions. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Ask the Expert. Publications.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

Industry News. Industry Statistics. More often than not, an architect will speak to the program, aesthetics, function, form and capabilities of their design. An engineer will speak to the soundess of structure and the lasting value inherent in a given building that they have helped design. Equipment Management.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Industry News. Industry Statistics. His heart seems to be in the right place, however, he has failed to take the next step of having a designated safety person in the company to make sure that they are up to speed on the OSHA standards. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Industry News. Industry Statistics. Designate certain times of day to check e-mail – Reading and responding to e-mails as they come in can often distract from any other work getting accomplished. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Forms and Checklists.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Industry News. Industry Statistics. « Relationship between the designer and the contractor. The last two years have been very rough on the construction industry, so it helps to give yourself enough time to look at how you weathered the storm. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Industry News. Industry Statistics. World of Concrete 2012: Products Get Smarter, Interfaces Mimic Streamlined Design of Smart Phones and Tablets » The Issues around Construction Issue Building. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Forms and Checklists.

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