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New Specifications for Concrete Construction reference manual released

BD+C

The American Concrete Institute has released the new ACI 301-20, Specifications for Concrete Construction , along with the companion ACI Field Reference Manual. ACI 301 is a reference specification that engineers, architects, and specifiers can apply to projects involving concrete construction.

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How to Achieve 25%-30%+ average construction Savings

Job Order Contracting

If you are wondering how to How to Achieve 25%-30%+ average construction savings, it’s really simple. The integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology within a standardized framework has consistently proven to yield significant cost savings (see references below). References: Ballard, G., Howell, G.,

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CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FAILURE FACTORS

Job Order Contracting

Contruction failure factors are have been fully documented. The real area of befuddlement is why real property owners have not changed the decades old legacy of rampant economic and environmental waste plaguing the AECCO sector (AECOO – Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner, Operator). References: Atkinson, R.

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Swinerton deploys tech on $98M North Carolina mixed-use mass timber build

Construction Dive

The builder attached 3D modeling devices on workers’ helmets to collect data for virtual twins, documentation, reference and planning.

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A Guide to Eco-Friendly Construction

Construction Marketing

Sustainable living refers to incorporating environmentally friendly policies. Construction and building are significant areas where we need to introduce sustainable practices. While construction practices have not been environmentally friendly, going green has several benefits for construction companies.

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Progress tracking and document management: How general contractors use Fieldwire

Fieldwire

A construction site today may look different than a couple years ago. To improve efficiency and avoid rework , general contractors are increasingly turning to construction management apps. With a digital solution such as Fieldwire, teams can access project information from any device and location and share documents in real time.

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Why You Should Document Jobsite Safety Inspections

Construction Business Owner

They further require that an employer’s injury and illness prevention program must provide for “frequent and regular inspections of the jobsite” [reference 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2)].'