Thu.Oct 08, 2020

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Snapchat This! That Little Green Card is Pretty Important Says One Court

Best Practices Construction Law

We live in a world of e-mails, IMs, texts, Snapchats, TikToks, Instagrams and the occasional fax. Although information is transmitted instantaneously in today’s environment, proof of receipt of that information (often called “Notice”) remains subject to some very strict rules imposed by contract, case law or statute. Notice of Claims.

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Top 5 Questions from Collaborate, Answered

Viewpoint Construction Technology

You asked. We answered. A look at some of the most commonly asked product and technology questions from thousands of Viewpoint Collaborate attendees.

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How to Effectively Manage Time and Activity to Boost Your Productivity?

The Constructor

Almost 96% of the population do not know how to manage their time and work activities effectively and increase their productivity. Most of them plan.

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Gensler’s annual report chronicles the firm’s ‘transformation’

BD+C

How Gensler responded to such seismic events as the coronavirus pandemic, climate change, and social inequality dominates its newly released Annual Report 2020. Titled “A Time For Transformation,” the 101-page report catalogues how the industry’s largest architecture firm—whose revenue totaled $1.55 billion last year, its 55th in business—has addressed events that, sometimes, were beyond its control.

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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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How Important is Supply Chain Management in Construction?

The Constructor

The construction industry is known to be highly fragmented, comprising of various stakeholders, including architects, suppliers, contractors, and.

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What shall be the spacing for core cutter sample for dry density determination for each layer while constructing long embankment?

The Constructor

While constructing long embankment (appx 4 km) in multiple layers of 300mm depth, what shall be spacing of core cutter samples to ensure adequate dry.

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The Weekly show: Statue of Liberty Museum, emotional learning in K-12, LA's climate change vulnerability

BD+C

This week on The Weekly show, BD+C editors spoke with leaders from Buro Happold, FXCollaborative, Perkins and Will, Phelps Construction, and Statue of Liberty–Ellis Island Foundation on three timely topics: . • Lessons from the award-winning Statue of Liberty Museum project. • Designing for emotional learning in K-12 schools amid COVID-19. • Assessing Los Angeles County's vulnerability to climate change. .

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What is Golden Ratio?

The Constructor

What is Golden Ratio? How can we find out the Golden Ratio of any rectangular shaped body? The post What is Golden Ratio? appeared first on The.

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Buildr Makes Project Closeout Quick and Painless

Construction Junkie

courtesy of Buildr. This article is part of Construction Junkie’s coverage of Groundbreak 2020, Procore’s annual technology conference. Buildr will be in attendance in the virtual exhibitor hall. More details can be found below. It’s no secret that closeout is one of the worst parts of any construction project. As the job is nearing its end, there are still a ton of forms, as-builts, warranty documents, O&M manuals, and other paperwork that need to be collected and put into binders to hand o

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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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Is there any substance that has zero viscosity?

The Constructor

Is there any substance that has zero viscosity? The post Is there any substance that has zero viscosity? appeared first on The Constructor.

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New Florida office property is designed for a post-Covid-19 world

BD+C

Lake Mary Corporate Center will be Central Florida’s first office property designed for a post-Covid-19 world. The Class A office park will offer the flexibility of two to three buildings with entitlements totaling up to 300,000 sf, five parking spots for every 1,000 sf, proximity to both workforce and executive housing, and options for nearby shopping and dining.

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Texas Landowners Ramp Up Border Wall Fight As More Contracts Are Awarded

ENR Construction

Fisher Sand & Gravel and a Kiewit subsidiary win new construction contracts totaling nearly $500 million, but opponents push courts to delay seizures of private and municipal land.

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Trimble Divests Machine Control

Construction Equipment

Command Alkon has entered into an agreement to acquire Trimble’s construction logistics business, which includes machine control and fleet management for aggregates and mining firms, as well as grade control for dozers and excavators.

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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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LiveXchange Webinar: Panel Discussion – Opportunity Zones 2.0

Business Facilities

Learn how Opportunity Zones are becoming prime investment opportunities for capital gains and how new IRS guidelines will impact on your plans for a QOZ near you. - Read: LiveXchange Webinar: Panel Discussion – Opportunity Zones 2.0 at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Dodge Momentum Index Increases in Sept.

Construction Equipment

The Dodge Momentum Index rose 3.7 percent in September to 130.8 from the revised August reading of 126.2. The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning.

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6 must reads for the AEC industry today: October 8, 2020

BD+C

1. First rendering of the National Medal of Honor Museum unveiled (BD+C) . "The design features a steel slab that “floats” above the rest of the structure. It is connected to the spaces below, which feature large expanses of glass overlooking a reflecting pool, by two spiraling pathways.".

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Doosan Adds Three Dealers in South Carolina

Construction Equipment

Doosan is partnering with Gateway Dealer Network to add three locations in South Carolina. The newest additions, with locations in Greenville, Columbia, and Spartanburg, South Carolina, represent a continued partnership between Gateway Dealer Network and Doosan. Starting in St.

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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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More Border Wall Contracts Are Awarded, But Courts Order New Restrictions

ENR Construction

Fisher Sand & Gravel, Kiewit unit SW Valley Constructors win nearly $500M of Texas work as U.S. appeals court on Oct. 9 rejects use of $3.6B in diverted milcon funding to build barriers.

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Kenworth Honored as a Top Workplace for Women

Construction Equipment

Kenworth was honored as a top workplace for women in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) for the third year in a row.

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Texas Landowners Ramp Up Border Wall Fight ase More Contracts Are Awarded

ENR Construction

Fisher Sand & Gravel and a Kiewit subsidiary win new construction contracts totaling nearly $500 million, but opponents push courts to delay seizures of private and municipal land.

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Building an Earthbag Tiny House Online Course

Natural Building

Morgan Caraway, of the Sustainable Life School, has informed me that his new earthbag tiny house class is online at [link] sustainablelifeschool. thinkific.com/ He says that, “After over a year of hard work, the online earthbag tiny house course is live! It covers the entire construction of our earthbag tiny house from foundation to finishing.

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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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September / October 2020 Issue (Volume 53, Number 5)

Business Facilities

The September / October 2020 Issue features prime locations for the cybersecurity industry, and an update on economic development's response to COVID-19. Plus, startups, food processing and more. - Read: September / October 2020 Issue (Volume 53, Number 5) at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Looking at the Future of Built-for-Rent Single-Family Homes

Pro Builder

Looking at the Future of Built-for-Rent Single-Family Homes. cbroderick. Thu, 10/08/2020 - 10:15. Built-for-rent single-family housing has grown in popularity for the past eight years due to intense demand. Renters include Millennials who are just forming their families, but also young singles and older empty-nesters who prefer a larger space that remains professionally managed, according to Forbes.

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Analysts: New Economic Forecasting Tool Tracks Annual Construction Input Costs

ENR Construction

The Index Prediction Tool lets users calculate impacts for ENR's Building Cost Index.

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Austin Implements Stricter Codes for Wildfire Protection

Pro Builder

Austin Implements Stricter Codes for Wildfire Protection. cbroderick. Thu, 10/08/2020 - 10:26. Austin, Texas, became the first major city in the state to enact a stricter code for wildfire protection. While the city was prepared to respond to potential wildfires, an internal audit suggested the city could do more—so the city did. The internal auditor thought the city should push for fire-resistant materials on new construction and renovated buildings that are near fire-prone brush and vegetation

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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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4 challenges of realizing BIM's value for an owner

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Prefab Methods Struggle to Compete With Traditional Techniques

Pro Builder

Prefab Methods Struggle to Compete With Traditional Techniques. cbroderick. Thu, 10/08/2020 - 10:30. While prefab methods may seem like a quick fix to many home building problems, the transition is not as easy as it sounds. One homeowner went off searching for a custom builder to construct his family’s dream home, but when presented with an array of different price quotes, he realized there was something off.

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Texas Landowners Ramp Up Border Wall Fight as More Contracts Awarded

ENR Construction

Opponents push for court delays and voter turnout as Fisher Sand & Gravel and a Kiewit unit win construction awards totalling nearly $500 million.

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