Fri.Apr 10, 2020

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Project Management 101: A Modern Primer for New Leadership

Construction Business Owner

Project Management 101: A Modern Primer for New Leadership. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 04/10/2020 - 17:06. A modern construction leader's guide to the basic tenets of strong project management.

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How to Repair Damaged Beams and Walls in Load Bearing Construction?

The Constructor

How to repair the damaged beams and walls in load-bearing construction as shown in the images below. As seen in the picture, the structure has been.

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4 Steps to Adapt Your Marketing Strategy in a Fluctuating Economy

Construction Business Owner

4 Steps to Adapt Your Marketing Strategy in a Fluctuating Economy. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 04/10/2020 - 16:15. Step up your marketing tactics and change your leadership mentality to combat the effects of an uncertain construction economy.

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Paver Blocks – Types, Shapes, Uses, and Benefits

The Constructor

Paver block or Paving block is one of the most popular flexible surface treatment options for exterior pavement applications. These blocks are.

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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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Resources for Employees during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Employees are the heartbeat of your business. As the working-world changes, they likely need extra support. We’ve put together some tips and resources.

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Resources for Employees during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Employees are the heartbeat of your business. As the working-world changes, they likely need extra support. We’ve put together some tips and resources.

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Equipment Managers See Mildly Positive Outlook

Construction Equipment

Confidence among equipment managers is slightly above mid-range, according to Construction Equipment magazine’s new Equipment Manager Confidence Index. The Index scored 126 on a scale of 0-200, with 200 indicating full confidence that the next week will be “better.

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Helping Others and Yourself During the Age of Coronavirus

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In these uncertain times, stress and anxiety is at an all-time high. Learn how you can help yourself and others during this difficult time.

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Stay Home Learn BIM: week 3 – Be wary of the Bully BIM! (bonus Easter Egg Hunt)

DebunkTheBIM

There is one type of BIM, that I call the Bully BIM. It is a bit of a ‘below-the-belt punch’ kind of BIM approach. It is called ‘Clash Detection’. At its essence, it is a well-intended concept. Unforeseen clashes of building elements cause a lot of trouble when discovered during construction and subsequently slow progress down, result in abortive works, extra materials, labor cost and lengthened programs.

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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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Helping Others and Yourself During the Age of Coronavirus

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In these uncertain times, stress and anxiety is at an all-time high. Learn how you can help yourself and others during this difficult time.

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5 must reads for the AEC industry today: April 10, 2020

BD+C

1. Designing for the next generation of student life: Academically aligned (Ghafari). " Since many academic departments have been concentrated in their own buildings or portions of campus, bringing these disciplines into a shared facility is fairly new territory.".

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Resources for Owners/Managers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As an owner/manager, your employees’ well-being is of high priority. Here are some tips and resources for how to support your teams.

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The Cost of Failing to Distance On Site

Construction Equipment

Contractors will be required to pay a hefty sum for failing to abide by new Covid-19 construction safety measures. Police are required to monitor construction sites in Florida's Miami-Dade County, for example, and will shut down any site that fails to enforce distancing requirements.

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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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Resources for Owners/Managers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As an owner/manager, your employees’ well-being is of high priority. Here are some tips and resources for how to support your teams.

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HGA and The Boldt Company devise a prefabricated temporary hospital to manage surge capacity during a viral crisis

BD+C

In its prefabrication factory in Appleton, Wis., The Boldt Company, a national general contractor, is manufacturing modules for STAAT Mod, a prefab modular solution designed by HGA for assembling field hospitals capable of providing airborne infection isolation rooms.

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Resources for Owners/Managers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As an owner/manager, your employees’ well-being is of high priority. Here are some tips and resources for how to support your teams.

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Takeuchi Appoints New Dealer in Georgia

Construction Equipment

Takeuchi has named Synergy Equipment as its dealer supporting the Macon, Georgia, market. The company also has 18 other locations throughout Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina. The dealer specializes in machinery sales, product support and rental of construction equipment.

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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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Thriving During a (Potential) Coronavirus-Related Recession

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The Coronavirus could lead to a recession, but there are things that construction companies can do to ensure they survive.

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Cybersecurity Tips For Construction Business Owners

Contractor Bookkeeping

It's natural for small business owners to think that they won't be victims of cyber attacks. Most of the news surrounding hacking and data breaches involve large corporations, but that is because that's where a high number of victims are affected. Hackers may find they have an easier time going after small businesses and start-ups that aren't prepared for a security breach.

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Thriving During a (Potential) Coronavirus-Related Recession

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The Coronavirus could lead to a recession, but there are things that construction companies can do to ensure they survive.

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Why Hairline Cracks in Concrete | Type of Cracks in Concrete 

CivilJungle

Why Hairline Cracks in Concrete ? Hairline Cracks in concrete are extremely common but often misunderstood. Once an owner sees a crack in his slab or wall, especially if the concrete is relatively new, he automatically assumes there is something wrong. This isn’t always this case. Some types of cracks are inevitable. Best that a […].

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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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Tracking the Coronavirus

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Resources to help you stay up-to-date on developments with the Coronavirus.

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A History of Lime Use in Santa Fe

Natural Building

Around 1846 lime began to gain popularity over erosion-prone mud; It was popular for plasters and for mortar in much construction until the arrival of Portland cement during the first decade of the 20th century. This first instance of the term “cement stucco” in the archives of the Santa Fe New Mexican appeared in 1907, but in the second half of the 19th century, lime was king.

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COVID-19 Impacts on the Construction Industry

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How the Coronavirus has impacted the construction industry.

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After Tough Second Quarter, Recession will Ease, Says Dodge

ENR Construction

The economy is expected to rebound relatively quickly after a steep drop.

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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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COVID-19 Impacts on the Construction Industry

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How the Coronavirus has impacted the construction industry.

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COVID-19: Converting existing hospitals, hotels, convention centers, and other alternate care sites for coronavirus patients

BD+C

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Communities Prepare as Mississippi River Hits Flood Stage, Spillway Opens in Louisiana

ENR Construction

Davenport, Iowa and the Quad Cities area prepares for expected flooding, while the Bonnet Carre Spillway was opened in Louisiana.