Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 28, 2021
Why UK contractors are turning to technology to help them work more efficiently amid an ever-changing construction materials landscape.
The Constructor
JULY 28, 2021
Insulation is used to prevent the transmission of heat or sound from one area to another. It is used to keep heat and sound in or out of the house or.
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Job Order Contracting
JULY 28, 2021
California Contractor Tests the Bounds of Job Order Contracting. By Garret Murai , February 15, 2021 (source: [link]. Most contractors have heard of design-bid-build, design-build, construction manager at risk, and even public private partnerships, various project delivery methods, which, at their heart, focus on balancing the interests of the various parties involved in a construction project, from owners, to design professionals, to contractors.
The Constructor
JULY 28, 2021
Ramps are designed to provide safe access to users with wheelchairs, strollers, or walkers. Therefore, it is important that building projects have a.
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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.
Business Facilities
JULY 28, 2021
Louisiana leads in Customized Training; California, New Jersey and Massachusetts are top biotech states in Business Facilities' 17th Annual Rankings Report. - Read: Louisiana Still The Gold Standard In Custom Training at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Pro Builder
JULY 28, 2021
The Future of the New-Home Design Studio. ibush. Wed, 07/28/2021 - 14:16. It's time for design studios to evolve. The future lies in doing a far superior job of both virtual and in-person interactions. Jane Meagher. What have we learned from the past 18 months of a global pandemic and its ripple effects on our society and industry, and what does the future look like for new-home design studios?
BD+C
JULY 28, 2021
The higher education industry faces an infrastructure backlog of $112.3 billion, according to a study by Gordian Partners and APPA, an association of educational facilities professionals. Public institutions have a backlog of $76.1 billion, and their private counterparts face a $36.2 billion backlog. Broken down by type, the backlog is as follows: · Research/Doctoral institutions: $40.8 billion. · Masters institutions: $29.5 billion. · Baccalaureate institutions: $14.3 billion.
Lean Construction
JULY 28, 2021
If 2020 and the first half of 2021 has taught us anything, it’s that adaptation is critical for progress. From COVID-19 to exorbitant lumber prices to supply chain disruptions — construction professionals are dealing with significant challenges and uncertainty.
BD+C
JULY 28, 2021
The American Concrete Institute ( ACI ) recently created a new position: Director of Innovative Concrete Technology. Rex C. Donahey, Ph.D., currently Editor-in-Chief of ACI’s monthly magazine, Concrete International , was named to the post. He will focus on outreach with trade organizations, companies, and individuals to attract emerging technologies for development within ACI.
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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.
Lean Construction
JULY 28, 2021
A teacher of art and painting once said to me that to draw a tree, one does not draw the outline of the tree and leaves, one draws the empty spaces between them.
BD+C
JULY 28, 2021
In the second quarter of 2021, analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that the top franchise companies with the largest construction pipelines are: Marriott International with 1,301 projects/170,847 rooms, Hilton Worldwide with 1,216 projects/139,172 rooms, and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) with 777 projects/78,929 rooms. Development projects with these three franchise companies comprise 69% of all projects in the total construction pipeline.
Lean Construction
JULY 28, 2021
Flow in construction can be divided to process flow, operations flow and portfolio flow (Sacks, 2016). Various metrics have been proposed to measure flow but they are typically based on completing assigned or promised tasks.
ENR Construction
JULY 28, 2021
Many who have lived through mental distress and addiction are raising their voices to remove stigma and propel real action to combat these twin epidemics.
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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?
Lean Construction
JULY 28, 2021
It was hot, humid, and downright unbearable that afternoon in the Southeast Asia jungle. But despite the stickiness and frayed nerves, the construction battalion’s work needed to get done, and that required everyone to cram into the planning tent and sit around the long table that took up most of the room.
Civiconcepts
JULY 28, 2021
An Arch is a structure that is composed of a wedge-shaped unit. The internal curve of an arch is recognized as Intrados and the external curve of the arch is … 21 Different Types Of Arches In Construction Read More ».
Lean Construction
JULY 28, 2021
People familiar with the Last Planner System think it’s a brilliant way to increase work production reliability on a project. However, more than a few people attempting to implement achieve less than front-page results.
ENR Construction
JULY 28, 2021
Transmission links for renewable sources and future natural gas project approvals sparked pointed exchanges between commissioners and legislators
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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.
Business Facilities
JULY 28, 2021
Businesses are choosing Michigan for our diverse and abundant workforce, business-friendly environment, low cost of living and global supply chain assets. - Read: BF Location Video: Why Michigan? – Discover Pure Opportunity at BusinessFacilities.com.
ENR Construction
JULY 28, 2021
Highways, bridges, major transportation projects would receive largest share, $110 billion.
Civiconcepts
JULY 28, 2021
An Arch is a structure that is composed of a wedge-shaped unit. The internal curve of an arch is recognized as Intrados and the external curve of the arch is … 21 Different Types Of Arches In Construction Read More ».
Natural Building
JULY 28, 2021
Tour this Cob Cottage, the first fully legal cob house in BC Canada. You can watch the video at www.youtube.com. The post Tour a Lovely Cob Cottage appeared first on Natural Building Blog.
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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!
Pro Builder
JULY 28, 2021
California Bill Looks to ‘Upzone’ Single-Family Parcels. cbroderick. Wed, 07/28/2021 - 08:48. A California bill currently in the works would change laws for single-family zones, allowing up to four units on one single-family lot. It would increase the state’s housing supply, but a study conducted by the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley found “the vast amount” of single-family parcels will not be affected.
CivilSeek
JULY 28, 2021
Construction is an inherently expensive domain, where costs of material and equipment run high. Additionally, you may have to hire large teams to keep. Read more ?. The post How to make your construction business cost effective? appeared first on CivilSeek.
Pro Builder
JULY 28, 2021
May Home Price Increase Breaks S&P Case-Shiller Record. cbroderick. Wed, 07/28/2021 - 08:54. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller report marked its highest annual home price reading in more than 30 years in May. Home prices were 16.6% higher in May 2021 than in May 2020, up from April’s 14.8% annual home price increase. The S&P Case-Shiller 10-city composite increased 16.4% compared to May 2020 levels while the 20-city composite increased 17%, reports CNBC.
ENR Construction
JULY 28, 2021
Addressing weaknesses laid bare by COVID-19, infrastructure projects are poised to drive world economies back to pre-pandemic positions with a simple mantra to build back better. As global design firms restructure operations, projects also are being reconfigured to fit a continental shift in client priorities.
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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!
Pro Builder
JULY 28, 2021
Interest in New Homes Falls, High Prices Likely to Blame. cbroderick. Wed, 07/28/2021 - 08:58. Fewer prospective buyers are looking to purchase a newly constructed home, likely a result from ongoing price increases, says the National Association of Home Builders. In the fourth quarter of 2020, 42% of prospective buyers wanted to buy a new home, but that share dropped down to 38% then 33% in the first two quarters of 2021.
ENR Construction
JULY 28, 2021
Senate hearing shows wide support for revamping key Corps metric.
Business Facilities
JULY 28, 2021
ACEEE's Director of Industrial Program discusses how clusters of industrial companies offer a powerful approach to developing and deploying low-carbon infrastructure. - Read: Can Industrial Clusters Help Reduce Harmful Emissions? at BusinessFacilities.com.
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