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How to Untangle Your Construction Payroll Processes

Viewpoint Construction Technology

5 Tips to Help Your Construction Organization Overcome Common Construction Payroll Challenges.

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What are the Types of Cladding Installation Systems?

The Constructor

Cladding is an envelope that protects the exterior of a structure by acting as a shield to the dwelling unit/structure from environmental elements. A.

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Florida to require sea level studies for coastal public construction projects

Construction Dive

Contractors that move forward on publicly funded projects without performing an impact projection study could have to reimburse the state for all or part of the money spent on the project.

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How to repair Honeycombs in Column?

The Constructor

How to repair Honeycombs in Column? The post How to repair Honeycombs in Column? appeared first on The Constructor.

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Stay Ahead in 2024 with Proven Strategies for Success

The specialty contractor space is facing a transformative period, driven by labor shortages, rapid technological advancements, and increasing regulatory requirements. In 2024, contractors must navigate complex challenges like fragmented management systems and delays in payment. This guide offers a deep dive into the key disruptions reshaping the industry over the next 24 months, including digitization, sustainable practices, and modular construction.

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Report: AEC proposal activity at lowest level in a decade

Construction Dive

While proposal activity shrank due to COVID-19, a few construction sectors experienced growth in Q2, according to PSMJ Resources.

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What is the difference between Lumpsum and Provisional Sum?

The Constructor

What is the difference between Lumpsum and Provisional Sum? The post What is the difference between Lumpsum and Provisional Sum? appeared first on.

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Center Of Innovation In New Hampshire

Business Facilities

Nestled between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the White Mountains of New Hampshire, a red-hot center of innovation Is thriving in Claremont, NH. - Read: Center Of Innovation In New Hampshire at BusinessFacilities.com.

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What is Slag Cement? How it affect in cement property?

The Constructor

We all know about slag cement, but what is slag which is used in cement? How slag affect cement property? The post What is Slag Cement? How it.

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WELL Health-Safety Rating & LEED Safety First: What You Need To Know

Stok

As organizations wonder what the future of workplace will look like, high performance rating systems are rising to the challenge. Here, we’ll dive into the new WELL Health-Safety Rating and LEED Safety First pilot credits —along with a nod to Arc’s Re-Entry tool —to help familiarize project practitioners with their rating system-aligned options for building re-entry and the post-pandemic built environment.

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.

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Tech Tools: The latest product introductions for contractors

Construction Dive

A roundup of new software and hardware for jobsites and the back office from leading contech providers over the past few months.

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New Cal Poly Research and Innovation Center includes features for a COVID-19 world

BD+C

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s newest addition to its campus, The William and Linda Frost Center for Research and Innovation, is currently under construction.

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COVID-19 puts an emphasis on the benefits of prefabrication, communication tech, paperless jobsites

Construction Dive

Brian Poage of Raken says the future of construction tech may continue to be influenced by social distancing guidelines.

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Versatile.ai Turns Your Tower Crane into a Data Collecting Powerhouse Using AI

Construction Junkie

CraneView, courtesy of Versatile.ai. The tower crane is easily one of the most fascinating pieces of equipment on any large construction project and operators certainly have a unique view of the jobsite. So with that birds-eye view perspective, their vital important to the success of each project they’re on, and their relatively high cost, it only makes sense to collect data from tower cranes to make better business decisions.

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Outdated ERP? Spot the Signs Before It Stalls Your Progress

Aging construction ERP systems can slow down productivity and put your business at risk. If you’re working with outdated software, you may be missing out on essential features and innovations like AI, AR, and enhanced reporting capabilities. This guide provides you with insights regarding when you need to upgrade and outlines what to look for in a new construction ERP system.

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Doosan’s biggest excavator to date

Digger Blog

At 80 tonnes, the new DX800LC-7 is the biggest excavator that Korean manufacturer Doosan has ever offered.

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One Atlanta: Economic Mobility, Recovery And Resiliency Plan Launched

Business Facilities

The mayor, in partnership with Invest Atlanta and WorkSource Atlanta, created the initiative to help Atlanta families and hometown businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic. - Read: One Atlanta: Economic Mobility, Recovery And Resiliency Plan Launched at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Georgia gives the go-ahead for tall mass timber construction

BD+C

The Georgia Legislature passed a bill this year to allow tall mass timber structures to be built in the state. The governor recently signed the bill. The next step: The state’s Department of Community Affairs will review the 2021 edition of the International Building Code to consider amending the state minimum standard codes to allow tall mass timber construction types.

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Threats of 'Day Zero' Water Scarcity Multiply

ENR Construction

Last summer, Chennai became the world’s first major city in which there was no water for residents to drink. But, as climate change makes flooding and drought more common, the city of 8 million is unlikely to be the last to run dry.

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How General Contractors Can Drive Growth Without Increasing Headcount

For construction businesses, scaling operations means taking on greater workloads. Unfortunately, much of the responsibility of managing additional work falls on you and your finance team. Learn how you can navigate the increased complexity of managing more projects without adding headcount. We’re here to share insights into why technology is key to scaling your finance operations.

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Denver airport unveils Great Hall project online dashboard to boost transparency

Construction Dive

Airport officials say the dashboard, which will be updated monthly, will share the project's progress and show if segments are meeting expectations.

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Gradall Storm Recovery Series Handle Disasters

Construction Equipment

Gradall Storm Recovery Series of wheeled excavators are designed to help municipalities, counties, and contractors handle multiple challenges in the wake of hurricanes, tornadoes and other weather disasters.

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Contractor and Allies Replace San Francisco Highway Overpass in Eight Days

ENR Construction

Crews are focusing on punch-list items and fiber-reinforced wrapping of bridge columns following a fast-track overpass replacement made possible by long-standing relationships between subcontractors and suppliers and a contracting company’s history of similar feats, according to project team members.

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Elliott Eqt. Launches New Crane Cab

Construction Equipment

Elliott Equipment has a new crane cab available for all Elliott cranes with capacity of 30 tons or greater. “We have worked closely with our customers and distributors to deliver a state-of-the-art design,” said Dave Cheleen in a prepared statement.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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Crews Install Record-Setting CIDH Pile 332 Ft Deep

ENR Construction

Working on a customized trestle in the middle of a stream, crews recently installed in Oahu, Hawaii, what officials say may be the deepest 10-ft-dia cast-in-drilled-hole pile (CIDH) in foundation history.

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Takeuchi Names Feenaughty Machinery Dealer of the Year

Construction Equipment

Takeuchi-US named Feenaughty Machinery as its 2020 Dealer of the Year. Feenaughty Machinery ranked No. 1 in total sales for Takeuchi products in 2019. The full-service construction dealer has locations in Portland and Eugene, Oregon. “We are honored and thrilled to award Feenaughty Machinery Co.

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Case loader proves its worth on Douglas promenade rebuild

Digger Blog

Isle of Man groundworks contractor Stephen Christian & Sons is putting a Case tracked loader to work on a demanding streetworks project in the capital, Douglas.

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Link-Belt Names Dealer in Idaho

Construction Equipment

LBX has added a Shafer Equipment Company branch as a dealer for Link-Belt hydraulic excavators, material handlers, and parts in Idaho. The new Shafer Equipment branch is located at 7150 W. Targee Street, Building B, Boise, Idaho, 83709.

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12 Reasons Specialty Contractors Need a Construction-Specific Software Platform

As a specialty contractor, your success hinges on your ability to manage complex workflows, maintain cost control, and deliver projects on time. But are you still relying on outdated systems or multiple software packages that create data silos and inefficiencies? This comprehensive eBook reveals the 12 key reasons why investing in a construction-specific software platform is the game-changer your business needs.

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Threats of 'Day Zero' Water Scarcity Multiple

ENR Construction

Last summer, Chennai became the world’s first major city in which there was no water for residents to drink. But, as climate change makes flooding and drought more common, the city of 8 million is unlikely to be the last to run dry.

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1928 hotel reimagined as new residential and cultural hub in Merced, Calif.

BD+C

Hotel Tioga, a traditional Renaissance-style structure originally built in 1928, has undergone an adaptive reuse project and has recently reopened as The Tioga, an apartment building with ground floor retail. . The 73,670-sf building is located in downtown Merced, Calif., near several new cultural destinations. The mixed-use residential offering welcomes residents and visitors with a fully restored lobby marked by high ceilings, original plaster detailing, and a large skylight that fills the spa

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Pulse: Project News for the Week of July 20, 2020

ENR Construction

The National Park Service Intermountain Region is planning to construct the Transcanyon Water Distribution Pipeline in Grand Canyon National Park, via one of two options.

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