Construction Industry Trends: July 2022 Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 3, 2022
From a construction slowdown to huge project announcements to construction safety and tackling racism and discrimination, here are the July headlines.
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All You Need To Know About Construction Project Management To Get Started
Construction Marketing
AUGUST 3, 2022
Tall skyscrapers, tourist attractions, factories, homes. Even infrastructure projects like roads and sewers. None of this would be possible without efficient and careful construction project management planning and construction managers. Construction project management plays a vital role in ensuring that all the buildings around us are built safely and on time.
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Compressive Strength of Concrete: What Causes Low-Strength Breaks in Concrete Cylinders?
The Constructor
AUGUST 3, 2022
The compressive strength test results of concrete cylinders are the basis of acceptance of ready mix concrete for construction. Low-strength breaks of the concrete cylinder during compression testing indicate the low compressive strength of produced concrete. Concrete cylinders for the standard compressive tests are prepared from a sample of fresh concrete cured under standard conditions […].
Construction Cost Estimating Lunacy!
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 3, 2022
accuracy: ac·cu·ra·cy – the degree to which the result of a measurement, calculation, or specification conforms to the correct value or a standard. – Oxford Languages. Accuracy is a very common term used in describing the primary attribute required in construction cost estimates. The use of the term accuracy in concert with a construction cost estimate is questionable is questionable at best but is sheer lunacy if the standard is the final construction cost!
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
Better Attic Insulation: Simple Solutions for 4 Common Problem Areas
Pro Builder
AUGUST 3, 2022
Better Attic Insulation: Simple Solutions for 4 Common Problem Areas. ibush. Wed, 08/03/2022 - 08:00. While home builders generally do a good job with blown-in-place attic insulation, these four shortcomings are common. Taking care with these trouble spots will ensure a better insulation job and greater home energy efficiency. Clem Newcamp. Although most home builders do a good job with blown-in-place attic insulation, I repeatedly see the same handful of shortcomings on jobsites I visit.
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Why You Need a Backup Plan for a Housing Market in Flux
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Why You Need a Backup Plan for a Housing Market in Flux. ldeakins. Wed, 08/03/2022 - 08:00. With rising interest rates, unmet demand, and record-high home sales prices, having a Plan B (and maybe even a Plan C) can help home builders weather a fluctuating housing market . Tony Callahan. There’s turbulence in the housing market. Rising mortgage interest rates are destined to go higher to fend off overall inflation, putting more potential homebuyers on the sidelines and increasing contract cancell
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The Federal Reserve’s Efforts to Curb Inflation May Have Unexpected Consequences
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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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Denver's Supply of Housing Is Estimated to Be Short by Tens of Thousands of Units. Why Not Build More Accessory Dwelling Units?
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Denver's Supply of Housing Is Estimated to Be Short by Tens of Thousands of Units. Why Not Build More Accessory Dwelling Units? ecatalano. Wed, 08/03/2022 - 11:48. ADUs in Denver would help the growing housing crisis, but can they beat the challenges they face? Many of Denver’s residents believe that accessible dwelling units (ADUs) can be used as a tool in pushing back against the housing crisis.
Delayed Bids, Fuel Inflation Pinch Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
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Improve Field Operations With 5G UW. Rugged smartphones & 5G networks open a world of possibilities. Greg Ragsdale. Wed, 08/03/2022 - 11:25. The construction industry continues to grow exponentially in the U.S., and with growth and complex projects come challenges. But the great potential of higher speeds and mobile applications provided by 5G open a new world of possibilities and streamlined operations.
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