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Spectrum ERP Users Reveal Their Favorite Tips

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Learn some of the cool tips, tricks and things you can do in Spectrum — directly from our clients.

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Space Dust and Astronaut Blood Answer to Housing in Mars

The Constructor

The planet Mars has always been an active target for space exploration. Its colonization is an ongoing mission for saving the human race, which could.

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Construction Cost Management is now Possible

Job Order Contracting

Construction Cost Management is now possible with the adoption of a robust programmatic process that integrates associated planning, procurement, and project delivery activities and people, information, and enabling technologies. Let’s face facts, the baseline for current public sector cost management practices and experiences for facilities and other forms of physical infrastructure is quite poor. .

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Florida: An International Gateway To Growth

Business Facilities

Florida’s 15 deep-water seaports and 19 commercial airports are the entry points for a vast international trade infrastructure. The post Florida: An International Gateway To Growth appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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.

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The Construction Cost Estimate ACCURACY Myth

Job Order Contracting

Efficient and best management practice construction cost estimating, and ongoing construction project/program management involve early and ongoing planning, and the collaborative and competent involvement of all construction project participants and stakeholders. Within this structure the Real Property Owner must demonstrate appropriate leadership skills and manage the selected internal and external service delivery teams.

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Reflective Coatings Deployed to Cool the Built Environment

ENR Construction

In an effort to combat heat gain in urban areas and mitigate the effects of climate change, researchers in Arizona are evaluating reflective coatings for roadways.

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Millennials Don’t Shop Department Stores, But They Do Want Home Ownership

Pro Builder

Millennials Don’t Shop Department Stores, But They Do Want Home Ownership. mbeirne. Thu, 09/30/2021 - 10:36. Not only are Millennials that largest adult generations, but they are the largest generation of home buyers at 37% and the majority are repeat buyers. Millennials have too much student debt to be home buyers, and they would rather rent in urban centers where they can walk to a restaurant to order specialty coffee and avocado on toast.

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2021 3Q Cost Report: Economic Recovery Slows Amid Delta Variant Concerns

ENR Construction

Following a period of strong recovery, construction activity has begun to cool, largely due to emerging COVID-19 variants, high materials prices, a worker shortage and other challenges. .

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RICOH THETA

Pro Builder

RICOH THETA. kcichowicz. Thu, 09/30/2021 - 10:11. Case Study Image. The COVID-19 pandemic upended the way we live and work, thrusting us into a world of digital entertainment, socialization, shopping, and work almost instantaneously. . Many industries – including the AEC market – swiftly integrated new technologies and altered workflows to operate virtually.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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?

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NJ Utility PSEG Adds Hundreds of Millions in New Infrastructure Spend

ENR Construction

Giant power provider's investment in grid clean energy and modernization now nears $17 billion through 2025, its CEO told investors on Sept. 29.

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5 Construction KPIs & How to Dramatically Improve Outcomes

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Being successful in construction isn’t just about a finished project. While completion is certainly important, the outcomes that you achieve during and after the project also matter a great deal. Five essential construction KPIs to focus on improving are winning more business, minimizing costs, maximizing quality, optimizing project schedules, as well as promoting health, safety, and sustainability.

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2021 3Q Cost Report: Post-Pandemic Worker Shortages Add Wage Pressure

ENR Construction

Labor rates remain relatively steady despite pandemic upheavals, but analysts noted some short-term adjustments to compensation by construction employers in 2020 with ongoing labor shortages continuing to pressure wages.

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How Much Weight Does it Take to Crush a Steel Toe Boot?

Work Gearz

Steel toe boots are one of the toughest work boots there is for your protection in a dangerous work environment. It may be required by OSHA, and your workplace may require that all employees wear steel-toed boots for safety. This is true in industries where workers are exposed to hazards including falling objects, things that could pierce through a shoe’s sole, or electrical hazards.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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.

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Smoker Craft Invests $12 Million In New Indiana Facility

Business Facilities

The expansion will help Smoker Craft meet increased consumer demand, and create up to 100 new jobs in New Paris, IN. The post Smoker Craft Invests $12 Million In New Indiana Facility appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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The Montemor House in Brazil

Natural Building

Three rammed earth walls made of different colored earth define, organize and structure the Montemor House in Brazil. Each wall has a different height and they create a small triangular central courtyard. The house spreads to all sides from the true “heart” which is this courtyard. These walls also organize the spaces of daily life functions: kitchen, living room and bedrooms.

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Can You Drill Holes in a Hard Hat?

Work Gearz

A hard hat is an essential for industrial workers. They provide protection for the head like no other object. Developed with strong materials that can withstand any blow these little hats are lifesavers for many. As a person who has been in the construction field for over a decade now, I am very well aware of how these helmets can get quite irritating at times.

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Autodesk Partners With iOFFICE + SpaceIQ on Asset Operations

ENR Construction

Further building out its investments in the operations space, Autodesk announced on Sept. 21 that it is entering into a partnership with iOFFICE + SpaceIQ, a provider of management software for capital planning and asset management for commercial buildings and properties.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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!

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Can You Wear Thin Socks with Cowboy Boots?

Work Gearz

People spend hours, even days or weeks planning which cowboy boot to buy so that the boot that they ultimately buy would fit like a dream. But, the effort will always be incomplete without wearing the right socks underneath cowboy boots. Just because they stay hidden from sight doesn’t mean they aren’t important. Right socks are just as important as the right cowboy boots. .

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Why Leveraging Digital Tools for Optimized Project Data Matters

ENR Construction

Corey Johnson is Director of Product Management at Bentley Systems.

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BRIKS Design-Build Group

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!

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Industry Leads for the Week of October 4, 2021

ENR Construction

Information is derived from Industrial Reports, a market intelligence firm specializing in industrial construction.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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!

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5 Supply-Chain Takeaways ?From the Pandemic

Pro Builder

5 Supply-Chain Takeaways ?From the Pandemic. mbeirne. Thu, 09/30/2021 - 14:51. Stop to consider how COVID-19 forever changed your business. Tony Callahan. You may be tempted to put your head down and think things will get back to normal soon, but I wouldn’t recommend it. I doubt things will ever be the same. Sure, the bustling housing cycle will cool at some point, but we should all resist going back to business as usual.

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Colfax I-80 Truck Climbing Lane (Caltrans 03-1F4004)

ENR Construction

The smoother, safer path afforded by the three-mile truck climbing lane and wider shoulders belies the unexpected challenges encountered during the three-year construction process.

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Your Ultimate Guide To Text Messaging for Trade Businesses

Construction Marketing

Online messengers, emails, and other Internet-based communication may be popular, but when it comes to reliability and convenience, text messaging is still king. Text messages are typically read within three minutes of being received 90% of the time so you can be fairly certain that any you send will be read by the receiver. (1). For tradespeople and service-based businesses, like landscapers, HVAC technicians, plumbers, and others, texting is probably the most effective way of communicating wit

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Congress Votes to Avert Shutdown, Adds $29B for Post-Disaster Rebuilds

ENR Construction

Stopgap spending bill extends through Dec. 3.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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5 Supply-Chain Takeaways ?From the Pandemic

Pro Builder

5 Supply-Chain Takeaways ?From the Pandemic. mbeirne. Thu, 09/30/2021 - 14:51. Stop to consider how COVID-19 has forever changed your business. Tony Callahan. You may be tempted to put your head down and think things will get back to normal soon, but I wouldn’t recommend it. I doubt things will ever be the same. Sure, the bustling housing cycle will cool at some point, but we should all resist going back to business as usual.

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Connecticut High Court Affirms Challenged $700M Gas-Fired Power Plant

ENR Construction

Regulators did not need to concurrently review environmental impacts of the 650-MW plant's feeder natural gas line, based on state law, the court said. Opponents challenged the approach, but their options now are unclear.

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Why do Ironworkers Tuck their Pants in their Boots?

Work Gearz

We all know that every field job in the world has various risks involved and the only way to keep yourself safe and protected is by following the guidelines that are normally laid out when you sign up for the job. Ironworkers have to adhere to such guidelines and more when they decide to take up this physically demanding job. It involves a lot of danger and more often than not there is a risk of getting severely hurt or injured while on the job. .

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