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5 steps to overcome remote work challenges in construction

Lets Build

As construction faces the serious effects of the Coronavirus outbreak, more and more companies are forced to either shut down their sites or, in the best-case scenario, limit their operating activities. Like that, remote working has announced its presence to the construction industry leading many stakeholders to change their habits and adopt a new way of working and communicating with their teams.

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How to Install a Slate Tile?

The Constructor

Slate tiles are beautiful, and unique features tiles originated from mountainous regions. Each Slate tile has one of a kind features that makes every.

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Modular Monitor: Offsite offers unique response to healthcare systems in a crisis, Part 1

Construction Dive

Society is locked in a coronavirus-spurred war against time and space constraints, and modular builders say they have a role in ending it.

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How to Install a Slate Tile?

The Constructor

Slate tiles are beautiful, and unique features tiles originated from mountainous regions. Each Slate tile has one of a kind features that makes every.

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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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Pandemic preparedness: How hospitals can adapt buildings to address worst-case scenarios

BD+C

spend much of my life thinking about hospital design. And these days, with the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), I’m sure many people around the world are looking at their hospitals in new ways, as patients and staff try to stay healthy. COVID-19, declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), has brought hospital design and infection control to the forefront.

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Marion County, SC: Just Right For Growing Business

Business Facilities

Marion County, SC has much to offer companies seeking a competitive edge while offering an unmatched quality of life at an affordable cost. - Read: Marion County, SC: Just Right For Growing Business at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Slate Tile Flooring-Features, Pros and Cons

The Constructor

Slate flooring is a beautiful and unique tile option that gives a unique character to the interior and exterior spaces of the building. Slake tile.

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AECOM cuts executive and board pay by 20%, CEO Burke remains for now

Construction Dive

The company's reported merger talks with Canada-based WSP have also likely stalled due to the coronavirus crisis.

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AEM Calls for Federal Manufacturing Strategy

Construction Equipment

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is asking the federal government to develop a national strategy for manufacturing in response to the effects of Covid-19 on the country's economy.

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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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Thousands of Mass. Union Members Walk Off Jobs Due to COVID-19 Fears

ENR Construction

More than 17,000 carpenters and painters will stop work on jobs across the state by the end of today because of health and safety risks due to the pandemic, union leaders say.

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Maintainer All-Aluminum Lube Truck Bodies

Construction Equipment

Maintainer Corp. All-Aluminum lube truck bodies are available for chassis up to 23,500 GVW. Fully hydraulic or air pump systems are available. All-aluminum bodies can offer 12 percent weight savings over the company’s comparable steel body.

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Missouri Governor’s Report: Show Me Success

Business Facilities

Gov. Mike Parson is busy building a 21st century infrastructure in Missouri with world-class logistics, a bevy of workforce development initiatives and high-speed connectivity for all. - Read: Missouri Governor’s Report: Show Me Success at BusinessFacilities.com.

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The Seoul Protocol: Guidelines for Remote Arbitration Hearings During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Constructlaw

Albert Bates Jr. R. Zachary Torres-Fowler As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to upend carefully choreographed arbitration schedules, parties, counsel and arbitrators have expressed interest in the use of video-conferencing technology to manage remote arbitration hearings. And while arbitration is no stranger to video conferencing, the arbitration community has never sought to utilize this technology on … Continue reading The Seoul Protocol: Guidelines for Remote Arbitration Hearings During

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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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Maryland National Capital Region Forms Economic Development Alliance

Business Facilities

Representing the majority of Maryland’s population and economy, six counties will work together with each other and federal and state partners towards regional initiatives and COVID-19 economic recovery. - Read: Maryland National Capital Region Forms Economic Development Alliance at BusinessFacilities.com.

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What Is Development length | What Is Development Length of Bars

CivilJungle

What Is Development length? Length of development of reinforcement bars. A growth length can be defined as a length of reinforcement (bar) that must be embedded or projected into the column to establish. Reason for providing the length of development Develop a secure bond between the surface of the bar and the concrete so that […].

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New Survey Finds Sharp Jump in Owners Canceling, Delaying Construction Projects Putting Jobs at Risk

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Thirty-nine percent of contractors report that project owners have halted or canceled current construction projects amid deteriorating economic conditions, according to a survey released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials warned that these cancellations mean massive job losses are likely soon unless Congress passes targeted recovery measures to boost infrastructure funding, compensate firms for lost or delayed federally funded work and provide needed pension

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Coronavirus confusion reigns

Construction Law

It is alarming that so much confusion reigned as we went to press over whether or not construction sites should close down, with the Scottish Government initially saying work should stop on all but ‘essential’ projects while the Westminster government was allowing sites to open. This led to the situation in Scotland of some companies following Scottish government advice and some taking the Westminster lead.

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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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A Green Co-Housing Community in New Mexico

Natural Building

Valverde Commons is a co-housing community designed to foster connection. This means there is shared governance, resources, socializing and spaces. One resident, Bob Draper, was instrumental in its planning and development. Part of the idea was to encompass the realities of ageing in place. When a 14-acre property came on the market that fit their co-housing criteria, including walking proximity to town, the land was purchased and subdivided into 28 lots and several common spaces.

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Contractor Leading Orlando's I-4 Ultimate Project Hit With $189K OSHA Fine

ENR Construction

The penalty came roughly two weeks after FDOT approved $125 million in additional funding for the project.

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New small business administration loan guidance appears to exclude many construction firms that employ fewer than 500 people

BD+C

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Social Distancing, Shelter Orders Impede Construction Bonds

ENR Construction

The Covid-19 pandemic spurs call for immediate action to keep planned projects on track.

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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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Dynapac CA1400 Vibratory Roller

Construction Equipment

Dynapac CA1400 single-drum vibratory compactor is a 66-inch roller with a static linear load of 112 pli. It has two amplitudes: 0.067 and 0.032 inch. It is available in a padfoot or smooth version.

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AGC Slams SBA Rule for Key CARES Act Business Loans

ENR Construction

AGC says SBA interim regulation places extra requirement on construction firms, contradicting the Treasury interpretation.

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New York City Halts Public Design Work

ENR Construction

Though most construction in New York City has been halted, architects hired for city projects were stunned to get orders last week to stop all ongoing design work.

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Coronavirus Pandemic Coverage Archive

ENR Construction

ENR's past coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the industry, dating back to the beginning of 2020.

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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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Pennsylvania to Restart $530M in Turnpike Projects

ENR Construction

Resumption of four projects is pending a review of contractors coronavirus safety plans.