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10 tips for delivering construction projects on time and on budget

Lets Build

Construction projects are known for their perplexity, as they involve a vast number of tasks and stakeholders. The various project parties come together with the ultimate goal of delivering results both on time and on budget. It goes without saying that the more agents involved the tougher it gets for everybody to stay on the.

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15 Types of Admixtures Used in Concrete

The Constructor

Admixtures are defined as the material other than the aggregate, water and cement added to the concrete. The use of suitable admixture can result in.

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5 Tips for Filing a Roof Replacement Insurance Claim

Construction Marketing

The roof is among the most valuable assets on your house. It costs a lot to put up, mainly because it plays a significant role in your safety and security while giving you a solid defense against the effects of snow, wind, rain, heat, hail, and other elements. A well installed and maintained roof gives your home the curb appeal that makes your house attractive and noticeable.

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Expansion Joint in Concrete – Their Characteristics and Types

The Constructor

Expansion and contraction is found in all materials due to change in temperature. Concrete undergoes expansion when exposed to high temperature, this.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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The Dotted Line: Mitigating the risk of unforeseen site conditions

Construction Dive

If a contractor signs a contract stating it's responsible for all conditions before doing its due diligence on site conditions, a contract expert said, it should anticipate schedule-killing litigation.

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Populous picked for $175M Texas Longhorns stadium renovations

Construction Dive

Renovation at the venue's south end zone will add concessions, seats, offices and facilities and fully enclose the University of Texas at Austin's 95-year-old arena for the first time.

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Shear Strength of Soil by Vane Shear Test

The Constructor

Vane shear test is used to determine the undrained shear strength of soils especially soft clays. This test can be done in laboratory or in the field.

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Best Practices for Construction Document Management

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The Challenges of Construction Document Management.

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21 Types of Dams in Construction

The Constructor

Various types of dams are constructed based on their usage.

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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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Contractors remain upbeat in Q2, according to ABC’s latest Construction Confidence Index

BD+C

Construction contractors remained confident during the second quarter of 2018, according to the latest Construction Confidence Index released today by Associated Builders and Contractors.

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Facebook ups Oregon data center investment to $2B

Construction Dive

The tech company announced that an additional $750 million in funds will go toward construction of a new campus in Prineville that will expand its footprint there to 3.2 million square feet.

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Fitness centers go for wellness

BD+C

With two-story windows facing an outdoor Olympic-sized pool, the fitness center at the Inspire Southpark apartment complex in Charlotte, N.C., is a stunning showpiece. It’s no accident the 4,350-sf fitness facility is located right near the leasing office. The developers, Bond Companies and Morgan Holdings, view amenities, especially fitness, health, and wellness facilities, as central to the appeal of their multifamily properties.

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$2.5B Port of Savannah expansion may include new bridge

Construction Dive

The plan would expand the port's containerized cargo capacity 45% by 2028 and may include replacing the Talmadge Memorial Bridge, which cannot currently accommodate shippers' largest cargo vessels.

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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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Dexter Yard to provide Seattle with 540,000 sf of mixed-use space

BD+C

Comprising two connected 15-story, 175-foot-tall towers, Dexter Yard will bring 540,000 sf of mixed-use space to the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle. The SkB Architects-designed building will provide 515,000 sf of lab and office space and about 25,000 sf of ground floor retail.

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Psychological reactance and trust: Turning emotional responses on their head

Construction Marketing Ideas

There’s a common issue that anyone experiences when they try to insist that someone do something. The other person often resists and does just the opposite. Jonrobert Tartaglione in The Neuropsychology of Influence and Decision-Making explains the reason for this contradiction — and suggests three strategies to overcome it. At first glance, reactance may seem […].

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New market forces disrupting global real estate development industry

BD+C

Market forces including trade policy, labor shortages, and complex approval processes are among the top concerns of real estate development executives according to a report by Altus Group.

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Marcum: 4.2% Q2 spending increase falls short of estimates amid 'noisy' market conditions

Construction Dive

The industry is seeing its lowest level of unemployment in 20 years and a boom courtesy of tech behemoths like Amazon and Google, but there are still some conditions that could create powerful challenges for construction companies.

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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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New Deantronics Building $40M Tech Campus In Nevada

Business Facilities

The international medical device company's new U.S. facility will create more than 200 jobs in Greater Reno-Sparks, NV. - Read: New Deantronics Building $40M Tech Campus In Nevada at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Cracked steel beam forces Salesforce Transit Center to close

Construction Dive

A fissure in a load-bearing steel beam at the newly debuted, $2B San Francisco transit hub forced the Transbay Joint Powers Authority to close the facility on Tuesday until it can repair the support system and inspect all others.

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4 Steps You Need to Take to Give Your New Contracting Business a Solid Start

Contractor Bookkeeping

Today's Guest Article Is From Raj Herry. Founder and Chairman of Flying Colour Business Setup Services. For those with the entrepreneurial spirit, the beauty of living in 2018 is that there has never been an easier time to start a business. The challenge is that there are so many people attempting to be their own boss that the stakes are high. The majority of startups fail, but that isn't usually because of too much market saturation; instead, it is because most people look for a get-rich-quick

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Volvo Recognized for VNL Series Design Excellence with VNL Series

Construction Equipment

Volvo CE has been recognized by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) for their work on the Volvo VNL series, receiving IDSA’s Silver International Design Excellence Award.

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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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Superior Pipe Products Investing $24M In Texas

Business Facilities

The manufacturer of pipe products will create 71 new jobs in Lubbock, TX over the next five years. - Read: Superior Pipe Products Investing $24M In Texas at BusinessFacilities.com.

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JCB Acquires JCB of SoCal

Construction Equipment

JCB North America has acquired JCB of Southern California from its current owner, Yale/Chase Equipment and Services. JCB North America will be responsible for dealership operations through the Los Angeles area, continuing to operate under name JCB of Southern California.

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Oklahoma Lawsuits Claim Link Between Fracking and Earthquakes

ENR Construction

Pawnee nation lawsuit marks the first time an insurance company has sued oil companies for earthquake-related damages.

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Yuneec E10T Thermal Camera

Construction Equipment

UAV payload offering has been expanded with the E10T, an advanced thermal camera for commercial applications.

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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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Augury and Grundfos Enter Into Strategic Partnership

Contractor Magazine

Algorithm powered machine listening will help create the next generation of pump systems.

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City Scoop: Photonics Facilities, Other Construction Starts in Rochester, NY

ENR Construction

Total construction spending expected to increase slightly this year.

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Best Practices for Construction Document Management

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Document management might not sound glamorous, but effective document management is critical to the success of construction projects. As contractors move from pen and paper to digital, paperless operating environments, they have found a variety of solutions for document management available to them, some more sophisticated than others. Still, many contractors use a mix of paper and digital documents, and even if they’ve gone fully digital, they may rely on a mix of software applications.