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Commercial Construction Project Management Trends: How to Survive the Incredible Shrinking Timeline

HardHatChat

One of the biggest challenges for commercial construction firms today is the tighter project timelines that have become the norm at every phase of a project – from shorter deadlines for submitting initial bids and budgets, to quicker resolution on addendums and change orders, to compressed schedules for construction and delivery. Today, we push to build out a restaurant in 22 weeks instead of the 30 that used to be typical, and our target turnaround for a hotel project has gone from 10 to 12 mon

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Concrete Delamination- Causes,Effects,Precautions

The Constructor

Concrete delamination is defined as the detachment of thin layer of concrete from the concrete surface. A drummy sound heard when the surface is.

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Rebecca Severson shepherds a culture of safety

Construction Dive

Drawing on construction and military expertise, Gilbane's safety director steers workers toward a full understanding of risks, sharing the message that a jobsite can be incident-free.

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The Next Size Up

Construction Business Owner

6 questions to consider before upgrading to larger earthmoving equipment from the experts at Doosan.

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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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Top 10 Estimation Software in Construction Industry

The Constructor

The most basic requirement for the preparation of a good bid is a precise and accurate estimate. If prepared by hand, not only the process would be.

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Construction sector AI revolution in 2019

Lets Build

Artificial Intelligence increases its power in different sectors. Furthermore, that kind of technologies is more reachable. The manufacturing sector is using AI technologies in the core of production for quality control, shortening design time, reducing materials waste, improving production reuse and performing predictive maintenance. What about the construction sector?

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How these women are raising the bar on diversity in construction

Construction Dive

To mark Women in Construction Week 2019, Construction Dive spotlights five women leaders making invaluable contributions to their teams and creating space for diverse individuals to grow in the industry.

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ExxonMobil Investing $469M In Louisiana

Business Facilities

The addition of a polypropylene manufacturing unit to the company's greater Baton Rouge petrochemical complex will create 65 new jobs. . - Read: ExxonMobil Investing $469M In Louisiana at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Rita Brown turned obstacle to empowerment

Construction Dive

Brown, a lifelong construction veteran, rose from the ashes of the Great Recession to start her career afresh and empower an increasingly diverse future generation of women.

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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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The artistry of high performance design

BD+C

The first rule of high performance design is to create spaces that are beautiful and beloved by all stakeholders including the client, users, and community. This will ensure the building is preserved, relevant, and maintained for 25, 50, 100, or 200 years.

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Anayeli Martinez Real blazed the trail to her dream job

Construction Dive

With a panache for problem-solving, a strong work ethic and the courage to put herself out there, the Kiewit manager has cleared her own path to success.

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The 21st century teamster experience: How old ways die (and survive) with technology

Construction Marketing Ideas

The word “teamster” lives on in 2019 to represent a member of the truck drivers’ union (Teamsters). Of course, the word dates back before the internal combustion engine, when goods were delivered with horse-drawn carts, with a team of horses pulling the goods wagon. These days, business leaders associated with conventional print and broadcast advertising […].

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Clark Construction to design, build $250M stadium in San Diego

Construction Dive

The 35,000-seat project at San Diego State University represents a fraction of the work being done at the campus and other Southern California institutions.

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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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Goettsch Partners tallest tower ever tops out in China

BD+C

The Nanning China Resources Center Tower has officially topped out. The 1,322-foot-tall tower will be the tallest completed tower Goettsch Partners, the project’s architect, has ever designed and will also become the tallest building in Nanning, China.

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Amazon's ceding of NYC HQ2 site will see the city revive a $925M mixed-use plan

Construction Dive

The original project was expected to create more than 2,500 construction jobs before it was shelved last year for Long Island City to start courting the tech giant.

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Volvo CE to Acquire Partner for Special Applications

Construction Equipment

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced it is acquiring “special application partner” CeDe Group for an undisclosed sum. CeDe Group, based in Malmo, Sweden, is a low-volume adaptor of construction and mining machinery for special applications.

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Peggy Marker touts the industry's small but strong sisterhood

Construction Dive

Marker said women in the industry should take advantage of the knowledge and expertise of other women, noting that the "sisterhood" represents not competition, but advocacy.

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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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Architectural Fees

BD+C

Architectural Fees are a mystery to most people and there is no shortage of methods that architects charge for their services. How do you make sense of the options, which method works best for you, and how do you provide a method that suits the needs of both the architect and their clients.

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Kara Lewandowski puts others first while advancing the industry

Construction Dive

The assistant project manager at McCarthy is more than willing to share VDC expertise, work-life balance tips and lessons learned from a range of complex projects.

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Selecting Vines for Landscaping

Green Industry Professionals

In addition to adding height to an area, vines can be used as a ground cover, or a fast-growing screen on fences or walls.

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$1.5B KCI terminal construction cleared for takeoff

Construction Dive

Officials signed off on the dotted line for Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate to begin the long-awaited Kansas City International Airport expansion.

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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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What Does Going “Above and Beyond” Even Mean?

Contractor Magazine

We are going to share with you what it looks like to go the extra mile. To do something for another person just because it is the right thing to do.

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Cummins Appoints Four Vice Presidents

Construction Equipment

Cummins has announced the appointment of four vice presidents, Cary Chenanda, Julie Furber, Diana Rey-Marrero, and Shon Wright. Cary Chenanda was appointed as VP of Cummins Electronics and Fuel systems, a technology provider to Cummins.

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The Results Companies Creating 600 Jobs In Virginia

Business Facilities

The business processing outsourcing services provider will invest $1.5 million to expand its Chesterfield County client engagement operations. - Read: The Results Companies Creating 600 Jobs In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Ligchine SpiderScreed Concrete Screeds

Construction Equipment

SpiderScreed Series joins the company’s line of laser and 3D GPS/LPS-guided concrete screeds. The SpiderScreed is a compact, lightweight, maneuverable drive-in system designed for upper deck concrete and slab-on-grade screeding applications.

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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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National Collegiate Landscape Competition returns to Colorado State University

Green Industry Professionals

More than 30 competitions cover every aspect a working landscape professional would encounter out in the field.

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Engcon GRD70 Grab Cassette for Tiltrotators

Construction Equipment

The GRD70 grab cassette for tiltrotators requires no screwing or manual connection of hydraulics; the excavator operator can connect or disconnect the grab cassette in less than one minute, the company says.

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Southeast Builders Too Busy to Worry About Slowdown

ENR Construction

The region’s construction economy shows little sign of slowing, with numerous project sectors still generating ample contracting opportunities.