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4 Tips for Better Change Order Management

Construction Business Owner

4 Tips for Better Change Order Management. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 06/18/2020 - 10:53. I n an HBRC Journal study , results showed that the average cost overrun from change orders was as much as 11% to 15% of the original contract value for many construction projects. This could quickly make the difference between a job being profitable and nonprofitable for a construction company.

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Facilities Knowledge Management

Job Order Contracting

Facilities knowledge management. in combination with LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery is the only proven pathway to improved financial, environmental, and functional performance outcomes. Building an integrated facilities knowledge management / LEAN environment is far from complex. The process does, however, requires owner leadership, commitment, and competency.

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What are rental charges and prices for the various conventional construction equipment used for construction in India and around the world?

The Constructor

What are rental charges and prices for the various conventional construction equipment used for construction in India and around the world? The post.

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Tellurian delays construction on $27B Louisiana energy project

Construction Dive

Reduced demand, low natural gas prices and the coronavirus have kept the energy company from securing the equity partnerships that will allow for construction financing.

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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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Bobcat launches Stage V telehandlers and loaders

Digger Blog

Bobcat has unveiled its Stage V upgrades for telehandlers and M-Series compact tracked loaders, along with walkaround videos for a closer look.

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Explain the effect of the construction of Weir or Barrage on the regime of the river?

The Constructor

Explain the effect of the construction of Weir or Barrage on the regime of the river? The post Explain the effect of the construction of Weir or.

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Leasing Index Jumps in June

Construction Equipment

The June 2020 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) jumped to 45.8, up from May’s index of 25.8. The index, from the Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation, is a qualitative assessment of prevailing business conditions and expectations, it says.

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What is the difference between UTM and WGS in GIS software ?

The Constructor

What is the difference between UTM and WGS in a GIS software? What is the significance of both in specifying locations on the earth? The post What.

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McCarthy regional office is on the front line of key projects

Construction Dive

McCarthy Southern California Region President Mike Myers talks about the company's work on essential projects in healthcare, research and infrastructure and its extensive protocols for dealing with COVID-19.

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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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Which are the best companies to work with as environmental engineers?

The Constructor

Which are the best companies to work with as environmental engineers? The post Which are the best companies to work with as environmental engineers?

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Single-Family Construction Permits Point to Building Growth

Pro Builder

Single-Family Construction Permits Point to Building Growth. cbroderick. Thu, 06/18/2020 - 10:07. Numbers for single-family home construction remained flat in May with a 675,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, but permits are signaling a promising growth. Single-family permits jumped nearly 12% last month, only 1.8% of what they were in 2019. Multifamily construction increased 15% in May as well, yet its future is not as bright as single-family construction.

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What are the standard dimensions of kitchen, bedroom, drawing room, dining hall, guest’s room TV lounge? 

The Constructor

What are the standard dimensions of kitchen, bedroom, drawing room, dining hall, guest’s room TV lounge? The post What are the standard.

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Brown University tops off first housing building in three decades

BD+C

Brown University in Providence, R.I., earlier this month celebrated the virtual topping off of a 96,000-sf wellness center and 162-bed residence hall that, when they open for the fall semester in 2021, will be inside the first new building in Brown’s housing portfolio in 30 years.

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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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Which types of chemicals and admixtures used in the construction industry for normal conditions as well as seismic conditions? 

The Constructor

Which types of chemicals and admixtures used in the construction industry for normal conditions as well as seismic conditions? How we use the.

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The Top 6 Causes of Trenching and Excavation OSHA Violations

Construction Junkie

photo by Andy Rogers , CC BY-SA 2.0. Even though the means to prevent trench collapses is pretty simple , dozens of construction workers continue to be killed by them every year. A few weeks ago, The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) held a webinar on trenching and excavation hazards, the reduction of which is has been OSHA’s priority goal since 2018.

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Under what situation shall engineers use jacking at one end only and from both ends in prestressing work?

The Constructor

Under what situation shall engineers use jacking at one end only and from both ends in prestressing work? The post Under what situation shall.

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Volvo's First All-electric VNR Truck Deployed in SoCal

Construction Equipment

Volvo Trucks North America has deployed its first pilot VNR Electric truck in Southern California as part of the Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions) project.

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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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What is the Time period of a building and its relation with frequency?

The Constructor

What is the Time period of a building and its relation with frequency? The post What is the Time period of a building and its relation with.

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What is BOQ & Example of Bill of Quantity for Construction

Civiconcepts

The post What is BOQ & Example of Bill of Quantity for Construction appeared first on Civiconcepts.

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Gateway Dealer Network Opens Bobcat of McMinnville

Construction Equipment

Gateway Dealer Network opened its 18th Bobcat dealership, Bobcat of McMinnville, in Tennessee. Gateway was established in 1990 with one location and 11 employees, and it now has 18 locations across eight states with more than 250 employees.

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AGC/Procore Data Shows Construction Increase as State COVID-19 Orders Loosen

ENR Construction

Increase seen in construction jobs as stay-at-home orders loosen up, some states re-open construction.

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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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Lytx Adds Video Retrieval Feature

Construction Equipment

Users of Lytx telematics programs are able to search and download video clips with new search features. Video Browse and Map Search features allow users to self-service, locate, and immediately download video clips, the company says, reducing the time and resources required to locate clips.

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More Than 400 Jobs, $103M In Capital Investment Land In Lubbock

Business Facilities

General Advanced Foods, MTBC, Ltd. and AT&T have recently announced expansion projects in Lubbock, TX, adding $103.1 million in capital investment, 404 additional jobs and retaining 86 jobs in the Lubbock community. - Read: More Than 400 Jobs, $103M In Capital Investment Land In Lubbock at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Preventing Back-over Incidents

Construction Equipment

Every week, back-over incidents seriously injure or claim the lives of thousands of people around the world. More than half are hit by trucks.

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Chime Solutions Expanding In North Carolina

Business Facilities

The Atlanta-based customer-contact service provider will expand in Charlotte, adding 250 new jobs for licensed life and health insurance agents. - Read: Chime Solutions Expanding In North Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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WWII Museum Hotel Suit Headed for 2021 Federal Court Trial

ENR Construction

Trial in suit alleging structural design errors in New Orleans hotel-conference center was delayed after judge dismissed an engineer's claim to be exempted from case.

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AGC Reports Construction Jobs Rise by 464K, Remain Below Recent Peak

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment rebounded by 464,000 jobs in May, but the total remained 596,000 below the latest peak in February and the industry’s 12.7% unemployment rate was the highest for May since 2012, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data. Association officials cautioned that the future job losses are likely as temporary federal support programs end, state and local officials deal with tighter budgets and private sector demand declines late

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$1B Port Terminal Project Readies S.C. for Global Trade Boost

ENR Construction

Port expansion positions Charleston to lure a larger share of global shipping traffic

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