Job Order Contracting
JUNE 19, 2020
A Guide to Construction Services Procurement would be incomplete without a discussion of collaborative LEAN construction planning and management methodology. The latter is a robust, proven method of integrating the planning, procurement, and project delivery of repair, renovation, maintenance, and new new construction in and early and ongoing manner to consistent drive optimal outcomes.
Construction Dive
JUNE 19, 2020
While some aspects of construction are inching toward normal, others seem to be impacted by an unknown future, according to data collected by the Associated General Contractors of America and Procore.
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BD+C
JUNE 19, 2020
A few years ago, in his book “Parking and the City,” Donald Shoup, distinguished research professor of urban planning at UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Affairs, estimated that there were eight parking spaces for every vehicle that was on the road in the U.S. Other research also shows that one in three Americans doesn’t have a park within a 10-minute walk from his or her home.
Construction Dive
JUNE 19, 2020
The prefabricated modules from two of the largest U.S. construction firms enable fast and easy health screening of individuals entering high-traffic buildings and public spaces.
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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.
Business Facilities
JUNE 19, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has forced industry leaders to rethink their supply chain and logistics strategies. The crisis may accelerate a trend toward localization, with industries choosing to go local for local. - Read: Logistics Industry Focus: Rethinking The Global Supply Chain at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Pro Builder
JUNE 19, 2020
Homebuyers Fleeing Dense Cities Look to Settle in the Suburbs. acebulski. Fri, 06/19/2020 - 08:57. With fresh memories of empty city streets and countless hours within apartment walls, Millennial homebuyers are now fleeing to the suburbs, according to real estate experts. CNBC reports that searches for suburban properties jumped 13 percent on Realtor.com and more than half of the top 100 largest metropolitan areas are experiencing an increased interest in the suburbs.
Construction Equipment
JUNE 19, 2020
A new survey by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) indicates that construction activity is returning to pre-coronavirus levels in many parts of the country, and some firms are adding workers.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JUNE 19, 2020
If you're serious about getting the best value you can for your marketing budget, you'll need to develop a marketing plan. Many contractors are having challenges adapting to this ever-changing economy. Trade contractors who rely on the same general contractors they did a few years ago to supply jobs to bid on are finding it more difficult to recover and find work.
Civiconcepts
JUNE 19, 2020
The post Rebound Hammer Test & Concrete Strength Calculation appeared first on Civiconcepts.
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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.
Construction Equipment
JUNE 19, 2020
Link-Belt has added Bejac as its dealer for excavators, material handlers, and parts in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas location will serve Clark County, Lincoln County, and the southern half of Nye County. Bejac Corporation has been a Link-Belt excavator dealer since 1993.
Construction Junkie
JUNE 19, 2020
via Boston Dynamics. Spot, the robot dog from Boston Dynamics, has captured the hearts and minds of many throughout not only the world, but even the construction industry over the past several months. It’s fully autonomous and able to maneuver around tough jobsite conditions and stairs, which allows it to wander your jobsite capturing data with little to no effort.
ENR Construction
JUNE 19, 2020
The EPA announces a $513 million loan to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to finance water pretreatment and improvements.
PC Construction
JUNE 19, 2020
Back on March 12, just as the COVID-19 frenzy was starting to gain crucial traction in the U.S., PC decided to take a step back from social media to focus on the important stuff –.
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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?
CivilJungle
JUNE 19, 2020
Introduction of AASHTO. Although the textural classification of soil is relatively simple, it is based entirely on the particle-size distribution. The amount and type of clay minerals present in fine-grained soils dictate to a great extent their physical properties. Hence, the soils engineer must consider plasticity, which results from the presence of clay minerals, to interpret soil characteristics properly.
Business Facilities
JUNE 19, 2020
The May / June 2020 Issue features economic developers' recovery efforts in response to COVID-19. Plus, a look at corporate headquarters, supply chains and high tech. - Read: May / June 2020 Issue (Volume 53, Number 3) at BusinessFacilities.com.
Pro Builder
JUNE 19, 2020
Will Tech Hubs Recover the Fastest Post-Pandemic? acebulski. Fri, 06/19/2020 - 08:51. Real estate activity is nearly at the halfway mark to a full recovery, and tech hubs are leading the national economic recharge, according to Realtor.com. Eight cities have passed the January benchmark to full recovery, including big-hitters such as Denver, San Francisco, Seattle, and Boston.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 19, 2020
SPECIFICATIONS. by Kevin O’Beirne, PE, FCSI, CCS, CCCA. Sometimes combining dissimilar things can be surprisingly beneficial (e.g. chocolate and peanut butter). In other instances, mixing different items can have adverse results, and may need expert guidance (the author acknowledges the advice and comments on drafts of this article from Gerard Cavaluzzi, Esq., vice-president and general counsel at Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc., New York).
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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.
Pro Builder
JUNE 19, 2020
Savannah, Georgia Creates Incentives to Attract Tech Workers. cbroderick. Fri, 06/19/2020 - 08:54. For those who can work anywhere, choosing an “anywhere” may be the hardest part. In Georgia, the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) hopes to make that decision easier for technology workers by rolling out incentives to move to their historic city, according to Forbes.
BD+C
JUNE 19, 2020
1. Brown University tops off first housing building in three decades (BD+C) . "The facility, scheduled for completion next April, will combine a residence hall with student health services.".
Pro Builder
JUNE 19, 2020
Watch Now: The Weekly, Episode 2. acebulski. Fri, 06/19/2020 - 08:59. In this week's episode of the Weekly, editors from Pro Builder, Pro Remodeler, and PRODUCTS get the skinny on current opportunities for builders, accessible homes in the wake of the pandemic, and tools that remodelers and custom builders can use in their businesses today. . Watch the full episode and see other Weekly content here: [link].
Work Gearz
JUNE 19, 2020
A diabetic patient is always advised by doctors to wear protective footwear because diabetics are prone to catch ailments from foot injuries which can be even fatal. Therefore, if a diabetic patient works in a construction site or warehouse or environments exposed to electric circuits, they should always keep their feet protected and the best way to do so by wearing steel toed boots which are especially designed for the purposes.
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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!
ENR Construction
JUNE 19, 2020
Going into 2020, Southeast contractors were expecting another solid year. Then the coronavirus pandemic turned expectations upside down.
BD+C
JUNE 19, 2020
Demand for rental units by families is expected to far outstrip supply over the next few years.
ENR Construction
JUNE 19, 2020
ENR California names XL Construction the region's 2020 Contractor of the Year.
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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!
Construction Equipment
JUNE 19, 2020
House Democrats unveiled a $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan Thursday that calls for a huge increase in funding to repair roads and bridges while expanding broadband access in rural areas.
Pro Builder
JUNE 19, 2020
California Home Sales Decline in May. cbroderick. Fri, 06/19/2020 - 09:09. The California Association of Realtors reported a steep decline for May home sales, adding that it has been 13 years since this large of a year-over-year decrease. The 41.4% drop in home sales appears jarring, as does the drop in median home prices, which have not withered for eight years, according to National Mortgage News.
ENR Construction
JUNE 19, 2020
After lengthy markup, package, drafted by Democrats, heads toward a floor vote, maybe by July 1.
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