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4 Ways You Can Use a Recession to Build Resilience

Construction Business Owner

4 Ways You Can Use a Recession to Build Resilience. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 06/04/2020 - 08:47. As the recession due in large part to the coronavirus pandemic starts to bite, construction companies can take one of two courses of action. They could hunker down, focus on forgivable Payroll Protection Program loans and other government aid and ramp up their bids in hopes of winning some business from increasingly competitive projects.

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7 Key Ingredients of a Data-Driven Contractor

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Does your company have all the right pieces to become a modern, data-driven contractor?

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2 Methods of Resolving Conflict on the Jobsite

Construction Business Owner

2 Methods of Resolving Conflict on the Jobsite. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 06/04/2020 - 16:44. Andrew Ahrendt. Director of Integrated Construction Services. PCL Construction . Conflict at any level is an opportunity for growth. Diversified perspectives make an organization, family, community or a country stronger. The same could be said for a jobsite.

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LEAN IDIQ = Public Sector Construction Productivity Gains

Job Order Contracting

Traditionally, the primary if not sole benefit of IDIQ contracting and project delivery has been reducing the time from planning to construction. With the availability of LEAN integrated IDIQ procurement and project delivery solutions, benefits including the consistent completion of quality projects on-time and on-budget and in full compliance. Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) is a form of procurement.

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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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Messer Construction avoids layoffs, prepares for future challenges

Construction Dive

Although the Cincinnati-based firm has seen very few projects canceled, company leaders are preparing for a decline in backlog, increased competition and a potential second wave of COVID-19.

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Construction conferences go virtual, reschedule for the remainder of 2020

Construction Dive

Industry conferences have begun to announce responses to the coronavirus, be it canceling, rescheduling or hosting events online. Here is a look at events for the rest of the year.

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The world’s first building made from carbon-fiber reinforced concrete starts construction in Germany

BD+C

Two months ago, the foundation was poured for CUBE, a 2,200-sf, two-story building on the premises of Technical University Dresden in Germany, that claims to be the world’s first building made entirely of carbon-fiber reinforced concrete.

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How to Maintain Construction Equipment? [PDF]

The Constructor

Proper maintenance of construction equipment decides the actual life of machinery.

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Experts Predict a U-Shaped Recovery Spread Out Over Years

Pro Builder

Experts Predict a U-Shaped Recovery Spread Out Over Years. acebulski. Thu, 06/04/2020 - 10:04. The good news for home builders is that many of the people who wanted to buy a home in spring still need to move at some point. The bad news is it could be a longer road to recovery than first expected, according to a Zillow Home Price Expectations Survey sponsored by Zillow and conducted by Pulse Economics LLC.

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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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IMEG Corp. acquires Cardno Structural Engineering

BD+C

IMEG Corp., a leading full-service engineering firm, has acquired the structural engineering group of Cardno. . Founded in Houston in 1976 as Haynes Whaley, the structural group joined Cardno, a publicly traded global engineering and environmental consulting firm, in October 2013. The team specializes in structural design and forensic engineering in a variety of market sectors.

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Are Double-Sided Panels That Follow the Sun the Future of Solar?

Pro Builder

Are Double-Sided Panels That Follow the Sun the Future of Solar? acebulski. Thu, 06/04/2020 - 10:19. Solar panels currently convert roughly 22 percent of the light they capture into energy, but the position of the sun can limit how effective they are. Double-sided panels that can track the sun could be a game-changer for the solar energy industry as they produce 35 percent more energy than immobile ones and are more cost efficient, according to a new study.

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Vermont’s Burr and Burton Academy expansion will feature mass timber and flexible spaces

BD+C

A new three-story academic building is being added to the Burr and Burton Academy in Manchester, Vermont. . The 25,000-sf expansion, designed by KaTo and ZGF Architects, will comprise interdisciplinary classrooms and the school’s library on BBA’s upper campus. The building is organized around a central commons that will house the school’s library, which has been reimagined as a lively environment that encourages activity and interaction.

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Class of 2020 Hiring Trends Signal a Changing Future

ENR Construction

Shelter-in-place rules, project shutdowns and social distance mandates spurred by COVID-19 have disrupted career starts for this year’s engineering and construction graduate hires and interns—with job commitments and work parameters changing for many.

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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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Commercial energy codes: Building envelope updates you need to know for 2020

BD+C

2019 saw significant movement throughout the commercial energy code landscape. In addition to a large number of states adopting newer code cycles, we saw more interest than ever in the building envelope code requirements affecting projects throughout the country. With plenty of new changes on the horizon, let’s dive into the top building envelope code updates you need to know for the rest of the year. .

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Braven Environmental To Invest $31.7M In Virginia

Business Facilities

The company will establish a first-of-its-kind waste plastics facility and manufacturing operation and create 52 new jobs in Cumberland County, VA. - Read: Braven Environmental To Invest $31.7M In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Vegas Underground Tunnel to Extend to Resort Corridor

Construction Equipment

As construction on The Boring Co.’s Las Vegas Convention Center underground people-mover project continues, eyes are already set on digging farther to the resort corridor.

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Portland Grows High School Bond to $1 Billion, Addressing Racial Inequity

ENR Construction

Portland Public Schools board reverses course to reconsider a $1 billion bond measure that includes $320 million for a new Jefferson High School, one of the district’s most outdated high schools and Oregon’s high school most attended by black students.

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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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Miller Electric Adds Remote Solutions for Engine Drives

Construction Equipment

Miller Electric is bringing two remote solutions to market for its engine drives. Remote Start/Stop on Bobcat welder/generators and a Remote Output Panel Kit for Miller engine drives are meant to provide greater access and control to operators on the job site.

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Turner Construction Finds Major Productivity Gains in Sensor System for Cranes

ENR Construction

After working though a recent pilot project, Turner Construction has found that a smart IoT crane-monitoring device from tech company Versatile is changing the way they run their cranes, with real benefits for productivity and weeks shaved off of construction schedules.

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Self Compacting Concrete Mix Design

Civiconcepts

The post Self Compacting Concrete Mix Design appeared first on Civiconcepts.

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Turkey Hill Acquires Arkansas Ice Cream Facility

Business Facilities

The ice cream and beverage company has acquired a 100,000-square-foot ice cream and novelty production facility in Searcy, AR. - Read: Turkey Hill Acquires Arkansas Ice Cream Facility 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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Recycled Materials Form New School Rooms in Nepal

Natural Building

After the 2015 earthquake in Nepal, Supertecture was invited to design a school extension in the Himalaya mountain village of Dhoksan. The project embraced the idea of using donated materials from the buildings that were left devastated by the earthquake. The project involved the construction of four new rooms: three classrooms and a multi-functional library, and they decided to build each one from different materials.

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7 must reads for the AEC industry today: June 4, 2020

BD+C

1. Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit opens in Kentucky (BD+C) . "The CICU includes 17 private rooms for children recovering from heart procedures, including open heart surgery, heart transplant, and other conditions requiring intensive care. The goal of the redesign was to provide better patient- and family-centric services.".

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OSHA Creates Covid-19 Webpage

Construction Equipment

Aimed at reducing Covid-19 exposure among construction workers, OSHA has created a new webpage with guidance for employers.

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American Wood Council updates report on fire resistance of wood members and assemblies

BD+C

The American Wood Council ( AWC ) released an updated “Technical Report 10 (TR10), Calculating the Fire Resistance of Wood Members and Assemblies.”.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Virtual reality as a tool for sustainable design

Construction Specifier

by Amber Bartosh, RA, LEED AP, and Christina Aßmann, NCARB, LEED AP, CPHC. Images © Ashley McGraw. Recent developments in virtual reality (VR) technology allow for the visualization of unbuilt information as full-scale occupiable environments, providing previously unavailable insight to designers, clients, and other stakeholders. The capabilities of these TEchnologies offer opportunities for communicating and analyzing the quantitative and material aspects of the design decisions related to sust

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Apartment Construction Projects Stall, Could Worsen Affordable Housing Shortage  

Pro Builder

Apartment Construction Projects Stall, Could Worsen Affordable Housing Shortage . acebulski. Thu, 06/04/2020 - 09:00. Peter Fabris. Among the potential impacts of the coronavirus pandemic is the potential for exacerbating the national affordable housing shortage. The disease has caused many apartment construction projects to be put on hold and prevented developers from breaking ground on new projects.

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Electric Arc Welding

Construction Cost Estimating

The electric arc welding process utilizes an electric arc to produce warmth to dissolve the parent material and the filler material (cathode) to frame a liquid weld pool in the joint. The electric arc welding strategy is favored over different techniques because of its reasonableness. The most normally utilized affixing techniques for joining steel members of a steel structure are welding, riveting, and catapulting.