Boosting Cybersecurity for Better Construction Management
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 8, 2021
How Viewpoint For Projects is helping UK contractors better control who gets access to vital project data, when and how.
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9 Common Excavation Hazards and their Preventive Measures
The Constructor
JULY 8, 2021
Excavation is one of the preliminary processes for any construction project. The hazards and risks associated with it include the collapse of the.
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As homelessness becomes more visible, building shelters presents opportunities to AEC firms
BD+C
JULY 8, 2021
On any given day, there are close to 600,000 people who are homeless in the United States, according to estimates by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The number among those homeless that is unsheltered has been rising since 2016, and now exceeds 226,000.
Concrete Scaling: Ways to Fix and Prevent it
The Constructor
JULY 8, 2021
Concrete scaling is the local flaking or peeling off of the near-surface concrete due to environmental factors like freezing and thawing. Other.
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.
Encouraging construction cost trends are emerging
BD+C
JULY 8, 2021
Is the construction industry in recovery or transition? That’s the question raised by Rider Levett Bucknall’s North America Quarterly Construction Cost report for the second quarter of 2021.
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Pay it forward: Proactive cost estimating
BD+C
JULY 8, 2021
One of the most important contributions that cost professionals can make to a construction project is to help architects deliver the best possible value to their clients. With no ulterior profit motive, third-party cost estimators can provide truly unbiased, expert advice to the team.
Building A Diverse Tech Talent Pipeline In Delaware
Business Facilities
JULY 8, 2021
New initiative will take a demand-driven approach to IT talent, expanding IT career opportunities and creating a diverse, inclusive pipeline of highly qualified workers. - Read: Building A Diverse Tech Talent Pipeline In Delaware at BusinessFacilities.com.
New York City shuts down 322 construction sites for unsafe conditions
BD+C
JULY 8, 2021
New York City inspectors shut down 322 building construction sites due to unsafe conditions in June during a safety crackdown. The city’s Department of Buildings issued over 1,129 violations for safety issues and non-compliance issues at those sites during a “zero tolerance” safety sweep. The department issued both full and partial stop work orders.
Boomers Are Aging in Place and Not Letting Go
Pro Builder
JULY 8, 2021
Boomers Are Aging in Place and Not Letting Go. mbeirne. Thu, 07/08/2021 - 11:49. Boomers are staying put, which could prolong the housing inventory shortage. Baby Boomers are disrupting the trend set by their parents who sold their homes and moved in with extended family or to assisted living facilities or nursing homes. Wary of nursing homes where at least one-third of U.S.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
$120 million renovation of Smith College’s Neilson Library completes
BD+C
JULY 8, 2021
Shawmut Design and Construction has recently completed the $120 million renovation of Smith College’s Neilson Library in Northampton, Ma. The project took the original, outdated building and reimagined it as the energy-efficient, intellectual heart of the campus. In partnership with architectural designer Maya Lin and principal architect Shepley Bulfinch, the 200,000-sf project restored the building and created an energy-efficient design and flexible collaborative workspaces. .
Feds Launch $6M Construction Tech Testing for Nuclear Power Building
ENR Construction
JULY 8, 2021
DOE, GE Hitachi will adapt three technologies to cut 10% from costs of nexr-gen reactor construction.
Construction Cost Codes: Everything You Need to Know
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 8, 2021
In 2020, the value of commercial construction amounted to approximately $5.8 trillion globally. Given the continually changing nature of construction projects, accurately managing and executing construction costs is critical to the project’s financial outcome. A key piece is having the ability to see and compare how much specific items or tasks cost so you can correctly forecast and manage cash flow. .
Pullback in Commercial, Institutional Planning Ends 6-Month Consecutive Gains
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JULY 8, 2021
Following six months of consecutive gains, the Dodge Momentum Index fell to 165.8 (2000=100) in June, down 5% from the revised May reading of 175.1. The momentum index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
NOVA EDA: A to Z Brand Video
Business Facilities
JULY 8, 2021
Virginia is consistently rated among the best states in which to do business by leading publications. Of all the Fortune 500 companies based in the greater D.C. area, two-thirds have chosen to locate in NOVA. In 2019, CNBC ranked Virginia as the No. 1 overall best state to do business. - Read: NOVA EDA: A to Z Brand Video at BusinessFacilities.com.
Four Lessons Van Metre Learned from its First Modular Home
Pro Builder
JULY 8, 2021
Four Lessons Van Metre Learned from its First Modular Home. mbeirne. Thu, 07/08/2021 - 11:46. The next step for Van Metre is to build four townhomes together, which will provide a better scale to figure out the cost components. Of course there’s way more to building modular housing than craning a cartridge off the flatbed and assembling the pieces like Lego blocks.
The 50K Coalition Broadens Its Efforts to Graduate Diverse Engineering Students
ENR Construction
JULY 8, 2021
Coalition of universities, associations and companies has almost reached its 2025 diversity goal.
Pittsburgh is Booming Despite High Lumber Costs and Labor Shortage
Pro Builder
JULY 8, 2021
Pittsburgh is Booming Despite High Lumber Costs and Labor Shortage. mbeirne. Thu, 07/08/2021 - 12:00. Pittsburgh-area builders and homebuyers are shrugging off the higher cost of construction as real estate prices soar, bidding wars are the norm, and the supply of houses for sale has never been scarcer. The number of building permits issued for new home construction in the six-county area around Pittsburgh jumped 37% through May of this year, according to a report by Tall Timber Group, a Ross To
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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The 50K Coalition Broadens Its Efforts to Graduate Diverse Engineering Students
ENR Construction
JULY 8, 2021
Coalition of universities, associations and companies has almost reached its 2025 diversity goal.
Cliff House in the Mojave Desert
Natural Building
JULY 8, 2021
Bruce Jones left a comment on a recent blog post about some fun backyard sheds: “My family name is JONES so I’m a Welshman, five generations removed. Seeing these incredible creations is inspiring. I bought a small mountain in the High Desert of SoCal (part of the greater Mojave Desert) sixteen months ago and have now built three structures on it.
Feds Spend $6M to Test Construction Tech for Nuclear Power Building
ENR Construction
JULY 8, 2021
DOE program aims to adapt three technologies to cut 10% from costs of new reactor construction.
Meet L.A.’s Megamansion Man
Pro Builder
JULY 8, 2021
Meet L.A.’s Megamansion Man. mbeirne. Thu, 07/08/2021 - 11:53. Nosrati realized it was safer to bet on building for the rich, who were more resilient to crises . Ramtin Ray Nosrati has built more than 100 luxury homes over the past decade for Los Angeles’ rich and famous. He expects to build many more because so many clients, particularly from the East Coast, made a ton of money during the pandemic.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
North Miami Beach Rejects as Incomplete 2nd Engineering Inspection Report From Evacuated Condo
ENR Construction
JULY 8, 2021
New engineering inspection report declares structure safe for occupancy.
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