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Construction Dive
APRIL 1, 2024
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Building a Sustainable, Scalable & Sellable Construction Company. They lack the underlying foundation, systems and structure that are essential to all businesses, preventing them from building a profitable and efficient company. Business owners in the construction industry are no exception. Alex Headley.
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Construction Marketing
OCTOBER 16, 2023
It takes extensive preparation and planning to complete your construction project successfully. Sometimes, even the most experienced developers, contractors, owners, and construction managers find it challenging to maintain the highest efficiency standards and stay organized throughout the entire construction process.
Construction Dive
MARCH 5, 2024
The contractor’s foundation has announced its largest-ever donation to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The industry has the second-highest rate of suicide in the among all work sectors, per the CDC.
Speaker: Felipe Engineer-Manriquez, Christopher Gagliardi, George Hedley, and Jason Nichols
We are the reason that skyscrapers touch the sky and foundations are poured into the earth. Construction is constantly evolving but not in the matter of building the biggest tower anymore-- it's about utilizing our technological advances to make sure we are doing our jobs better, faster, and more efficiently. Where do even begin?
Pro Builder
MARCH 8, 2022
How the Building Talent Foundation Is Honoring and Supporting Women in Construction. Women in Construction week highlights the necessity of adding more skilled tradeswomen to the construction industry, and the Building Talent Foundation is eager to help. Women in Construction. Women in Construction.
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 27, 2023
3 Major Benefits of Preconstruction Planning ccapoccia Sun, 08/27/2023 - 12:31 The preconstruction process is a vital phase in the construction industry, laying the foundation for a seamless and efficient project. If a builder gets preconstruction right, they pave the way for a smoother building process.
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Today, we shall talk about the common sorts of foundations in buildings. Generally, all foundations are divided into 2 categories: shallow and deep. Shallow foundations may be created in depths of as very little as 3 feet, whereas deep foundations may be created at depths of sixty – 200 feet.
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 17, 2020
How could you improve your construction marketing in 2020 and beyond ? Marketing is now mission critical to achieve growth and success in the construction industry. Continue reading to discover the top 3 construction marketing resolutions for this year from the Chairman of the Construction Marketing Association, Neil Brown.
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 11, 2022
Best Value / LEAN Construction and LEAN Production are not the same. Best value / Lean construction is an integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery process that uses robust workflows, a common data environment, and collaborative teams to increase productivity, profits, and innovation in the industry. Learn more?
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 31, 2022
In today’s construction landscape, there are a lot of products, services, and technologies that offer the promise of “better”. Autodesk is launching Digital Builder Insider — a collection of resources from industry leaders and up-and-coming thinkers immersed in the world of construction. ? That problem ends today. .
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Construction is one of the oldest industries in the world. And with all the advances in technology, productivity in construction has been relatively flat and suffers from producing a huge amount of waste. With the demand for buildings soaring, the industry is struggling to build faster and more efficiently. Commercial .
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Hinging on this monumental projection is an immense uptick in demand in the construction industry to build these facilities and build them fast. . Industrialized construction amplifies labor, throughput, and schedule reliability, among countless other benefits. The data center market estimates a growth of ?$615.96
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 18, 2024
However, as the construction sector continues to expand in many countries, there is a growing awareness of its environmental consequences. Our latest white paper, ‘Building Net Zero and The Role of Data in Green Construction’ , investigates the current landscape for sustainability in construction across APAC – as well as potential solutions.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 16, 2023
Inside the 2023 Outlook for Equipment Acquisition & Financing ccapoccia Tue, 05/16/2023 - 16:08 Each year brings new challenges that construction businesses must navigate to be profitable and grow.
PC Construction
MAY 6, 2024
Today we kick off Construction Safety Week. This week, construction firms across the U.S. and Canada will work together to educate our industry and build awareness about construction safety. Safety is the foundation of everything we do at PC and the most important part of our PEOPLE FIRST core value.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 1, 2024
Strategic Cost Estimation for Contractors in 2024 ccapoccia Fri, 03/01/2024 - 16:03 As we navigate the complexities of the construction industry in 2024, the ability to provide accurate cost estimations remains the cornerstone of a contractor’s success.
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 7, 2022
How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development. Home builders, trade associations, NGOs, and other groups are aggressively ramping up skilled construction labor training programs to bring more workers into the industry. How to Scale Hiring and Create a More Diverse Workforce in Construction.
CivilJungle
MAY 16, 2021
What Is Foundation Repair? Foundation renovation is required when the foundation of a home, building , or structure is impaired & the core structure of the building is required to be repaired. Foundation Techniques. This results in movements of foundation leading to cracks which can be checked by watering.
Construction Specifier
MARCH 1, 2024
By Ryan Shure Industrial buildings traditionally have gotten the reputation of being cold, utilitarian structures. With that said, modern industrial buildings cannot be all style with no foundation. There are also various ways in which cable railings can enhance industrial aesthetics and safety standards.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 23, 2018
Modern buildings rely on a foundation of information as much as they do concrete. But gathering, analyzing and disseminating that information is a never-ending job. The paperwork alone can be an endless routine of tedious checkmarks and chicken scratch that fills any business owner with dread.
Construction Dive
MARCH 14, 2018
From kickoff to wrap-up of a construction project, you have a lot of moving parts to coordinate. The back and forth of handling bids and blueprints and managing documents between teams can lead to confusion and mixups. But technology like Dropbox and Fieldwire can help cut through logistical down.
Construction Dive
MAY 10, 2023
Nathalia Mingo, whose path to construction started in high school, talks about what she likes most about working in the industry.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 9, 2018
An architect using digital tablet to check plans for construction on site. Despite the struggles felt across many industries in Australia, the infrastructure sector remains one of the most stable in the country today. Doing so will help set the foundations for solid and maintainable growth within your organisation.
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 8, 2023
Standardized Work is Critical to Construction Outcomes Standardized processes and workflows are critical to establishing collaborative work environments with full technical and cost transparency. With that baseline, a foundation enabling management is established, making improvement possible. It is quite simple.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 1, 2018
These discussions also lead to questions about the new seismic retrofitting industry in the region. The Seismic Retrofitting Industry. They’re bolting their homes to their foundations , installing automatic gas shut-offs, securing heavy furniture and more. Earthquake retrofits are a hot topic in Portland, Oregon.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Now that we’ve laid the foundation for the four P’s of construction improvement (performance, predictability, planet, and people), let’s add some framework around performance. Also unique to our industry, we can use cost as the dividing factor (rather than time ) to measure success. Nevertheless, abundant gains are at stake.
Construction Today
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
International Construction Equipment (ICE®) is the largest supplier of pile driving and drilling equipment in North America. The business offers the largest rental fleet in the industry, with a global distribution network and one of the most complete lines of deep foundation equipment available.
Constructonomics
NOVEMBER 4, 2012
When business owners and potential home owners envision building an office or residence or expanding on an existing structure, they often limit themselves to traditional construction methods. But modular construction has become a fast-growing, cost-effective trend for many builders.
Construction Today
OCTOBER 3, 2023
International Construction Equipment (ICE®) is the largest supplier of pile driving and drilling equipment in North America. The business offers the largest rental fleet in the industry, with a global distribution network and one of the most complete lines of deep foundation equipment available.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
OCTOBER 24, 2022
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation released the September 2022 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry. The post Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Eases in September appeared first on Construction Superintendent. Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 48.7,
Construction Dive
JUNE 18, 2018
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation predicted industry growth of 5% from 2017 to 2018.
Construction Marketing
MAY 7, 2021
With so much heavy equipment in the construction industry, it’s normal to get confused about their uses. Building and construction, whether it’s for structures or roads, requires multiple types of heavy equipment. Excavators are used not only for construction purposes but also for industrial needs.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Academic researchers and more than 40 industry partners will establish a National Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Construction. The goal is to identify key high-impact areas for applying AI in design and construction.
Lets Build
JULY 1, 2022
3D-printed buildings have been popping up more frequently over the last few years, but are they a gimmick, or could they be the future of sustainable construction ? Let’s discuss the benefits and challenges of 3D-printed buildings and whether or not they’re the answer to the problem of sustainable construction. They’re efficient.
HardHatChat
MARCH 14, 2019
Most people think of commercial construction as a physical, “bricks and sticks” industry. But if you ask me, commercial construction is first and foremost about relationships. At first glance, Casey’s resume is a bit unorthodox for a commercial construction company.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The construction industry is no stranger to big changes. Whether it’s the proliferation of BIM, the shift to digital plans and documents over paper, or the rise of mobility and cloud collaboration, transformation has been part of the industry’s DNA over the last few decades. We are also an early mover in AI.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
A strong financial base in construction is as vital for success as a solid physical foundation is for any building project. Paired with razor-thin profit margins, it’s increasingly difficult for construction firms to build and maintain the financial foundation necessary to compete and thrive in the industry.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 30, 2022
The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery. Shorter construction schedules than planned. Partnering: a team building approach to quality construction. Abudayyeh, O.
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 9, 2019
From a leader that's driven one of the world's biggest builders through a massive refocus to a modular builder that's set to stack disruption onto its traditional foundation, these are firms and people making change in the construction industry.
GCP Applied Technologies
JUNE 23, 2023
It is no secret that the construction industry, like many industries, is facing challenges such as labor shortages, rising material costs and the need for faster project delivery. The construction team at the Academy has been teaching and emphasizing the important role modular construction will play in the industry for years.
PC Construction
APRIL 24, 2024
The Hike for Hope event, organized by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), raises funds to support research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss. According to CDC data, the construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates in the United States.
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Skilled Labor Fund to Educate 1,400 New Skilled Laborers After Grant from The Home Depot Foundation & NAHB. Skilled Labor Fund, Home Depot Foundation, National Association of Home Builders, Home Builders Institute. construction workforce is expected to retire by 2031, with as many as 300,000 construction jobs going unfilled in the U.S.,
The Constructor
JULY 1, 2020
In any construction project, be it commercial, residential, or industrial, excavation is a very crucial activity. A sound concrete foundation.
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