Drone Surveying: Features and Applications
The Constructor
MARCH 16, 2022
Drone surveying is an aerial survey conducted using drones and special cameras to capture aerial data with downward-facing sensors. It is frequently.
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Why Some Californians Are Opting to Live Off the Grid
Pro Builder
MARCH 16, 2022
Why Some Californians Are Opting to Live Off the Grid. ldeakins. Wed, 03/16/2022 - 10:30. California residents are leaving cities in droves to try out affordable and energy efficient off the grid lifestyles. Frustrated by rising home prices, hefty electricity bills, and blackouts and wildfires caused by failing utilities, a growing number of Californians are migrating away from major cities to live off the grid.
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8 Ways to Start Learning Autodesk Build Today
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 16, 2022
I consider myself lucky to work with the amazing educators on Autodesk’s eLearning & Digital Services team for our construction software. They really take pride in helping our customers succeed. And it’s fun to witness those same customers go wide-eyed with big “ah-ha” moments time and again. These breakthroughs often start with understanding how to make simple process adjustments in Autodesk Build, and before they know it, they’re enjoying mile-long gains that were unlocked through th
Buyers Are Willing to Pay Up to 3.7% More for These Design Features
Pro Builder
MARCH 16, 2022
Buyers Are Willing to Pay Up to 3.7% More for These Design Features. ldeakins. Wed, 03/16/2022 - 10:18. From Zoom rooms to she sheds, these design amenities can boost home offers and speed along sales. Homes are selling at record speeds and all-time high prices, and incorporating innovative design features for remote work, energy efficiency, and increased comfort can help a home sell even faster, according to Zillow.
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.
Elementary Profile of Gravity Dam | Difference Between Elementary and Practical Profile
Learn Civil Engineering
MARCH 16, 2022
Elementary profile of gravity dam Gravity dam is subject to horizontal pressure because of water and also another force acting is self-weight of the dam. So in this case, if the dam is subject to horizontal pressure of water and its self-weight then the elementary profile of the gravity dam would be a right-angled triangle. […].
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Business Report: Louisiana Fights Back
Business Facilities
MARCH 16, 2022
As Covid hopefully recedes, Pelican State leaders are hopeful that 2022 will be a good year for Louisiana economic development.
How Construction Companies Can Create Equitable Jobsites for Tradeswomen
Pro Builder
MARCH 16, 2022
How Construction Companies Can Create Equitable Jobsites for Tradeswomen. ldeakins. Wed, 03/16/2022 - 10:21. Females are flocking to the construction industry in record numbers, but they still make up a largely underrepresented segment of trade workers. Though the number of active tradeswomen in the building industry is on the rise, female laborers still account for only 11% of total workers in construction overall, and women are also underrepresented in leadership positions, making up just 17%
ATC Drivetrain Picks Tennessee For New Manufacturing Operation
Business Facilities
MARCH 16, 2022
The OES remanufacturer of drivetrain and powertrain systems will invest $8.3 million to locate new facility, create 218 jobs in Knoxville, TN.
Delivering Stylish Design Solutions at an Affordable Price
Pro Builder
MARCH 16, 2022
Delivering Stylish Design Solutions at an Affordable Price. ldeakins. Wed, 03/16/2022 - 10:25. Reducing costs doesn’t have to mean sacrificing good design. These tips from Housing Design Matters offer practical solutions. Cost balancing can maximize a homebuyer’s budget to make the most of small floor plans with stylish design solutions at an affordable price, says Housing Design Matters.
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.
Best Renovation/Restoration: Old Cook County Hospital
ENR Construction
MARCH 16, 2022
The abandoned former Cook County Hospital building was a wreck. “The term ‘fully depreciated’ was an understatement,” says Kenneth Johnston, senior project manager with Walsh Construction.
How to Keep the Good Employees You Already Have
Jobsite with Procore
MARCH 16, 2022
How do you keep your top talent from going to another company? Find the middle ground between what your company values and what your employees value, even in the face of economic headwinds. .
P3 Team Creates New Path for VA Projects
ENR Construction
MARCH 16, 2022
The US Dept. of Veterans Affairs facility is the first agency project to include private money for construction while also using funding from available VA appropriations.
Seven Construction Associations You Should Consider Joining
Fieldwire
MARCH 16, 2022
As a construction professional, you work hard. You probably don’t want to add any more activities to your busy schedule. But before you decide your plate is full, you might want to consider joining a professional association. These groups offer numerous ways to enhance your career and your social life. Reasons to Join. Here are some reasons to consider joining an association: Expand your knowledge: Gain access to courses, seminars and educational materials to stay up to date on industry trends.
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?
Norway Signs Off on $2.2B Contract for Road and Tunnel Project
ENR Construction
MARCH 16, 2022
Norway’s Public Roads Administration (NPRA) has sealed the country’s largest-ever design, build, finance and maintain contract, valued at $2.2 billion, for a highway link between the city of Bergen and Sotra Island.
Understanding the Performance and Monitoring Phase of Construction
Levelset
MARCH 16, 2022
Undertaking a large construction project is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Instead of looking at the project as one big job, it’s possible to break almost every project down into individual phases of construction. Every project involves planning, designing, bidding, hiring, and more — and these are all parts of stages. Once a construction project is finally taking shape, it hits the performance and monitoring phase. .
Project of the Year, Best Health Care: Omaha VA Ambulatory Care Center
ENR Construction
MARCH 16, 2022
The Omaha VA Ambulatory Care Center became the first project to put private money toward the construction of a Dept. of Veterans Affairs facility while also using funds from available VA appropriations.
Long Term Housing for Refugees in Kenya
Natural Building
MARCH 16, 2022
Refugee shelters are being developed in northern Kenya as part of an ambitious project by UN-habitat and the Voluntary Architects’ Network to realize four dwelling types dubbed ‘the Turkana houses’ for a pilot neighborhood. These shelters will house refugees who, because of perpetual conflict and civil war, can not return to their homes in Sudan. Kenya hosts over 540,000 refugees and asylum-seekers.’.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Best K-12 Education: Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet School
ENR Construction
MARCH 16, 2022
Tasked with rebuilding a historic Tampa elementary school that was nearly destroyed in 2017 by the one-two punch of Hurricane Irma and ensuing fire, contractor JE Dunn Construction Co. and architect Fleishman Garcia began a painstaking effort to revive the early 1900s-era brick building into a modern facility. .
A. O. Smith Announces Leadership Changes at Lochinvar
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 16, 2022
Eddie Goodwin will retire July 1, and Stephen O’Brien, chief operating officer, has been named his successor.
Q&A: Procore CEO Tooey Courtmanche Reflects on 20 Years in Business
ENR Construction
MARCH 16, 2022
When the software firm's founder and chief started the company, he and his initial employees offered free jobsite WiFi to potential customers to get them to use their platform.
Commercial Truck Industry Reunites at Work Truck Week 2022
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 16, 2022
A verified 12,696 industry professionals gathered in person for the first time in two years.
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!
Excellence in Safety: Cañada College Kinesiology and Wellness Building
ENR Construction
MARCH 16, 2022
The construction of the $96-million, 115,000-sq-ft, LEED Gold-certified athletics and educational community college facility in Redwood, Calif., would test Blach Construction’s safety program in unique ways.
Contracting Firms Trying to Improve Work-Life Balance
ENR Construction
MARCH 16, 2022
After two years of coping with lockdowns, social distancing, teleconference learning curves and virus variants, construction and design firms find themselves adapting to yet another pandemic-related challenge—safely returning employees to the office while accommodating a newfound appreciation and desire for the benefits of working remotely.
Senegal’s $1B Deepwater Port Project Gets Underway in Dakar
ENR Construction
MARCH 16, 2022
Construction of a new deepwater port project worth approximately $1B broke ground on Jan. 4 in Dakar, Senegal with the developer DP World Dakar SA, a local joint venture company between DP World and Senegalese ports’ operator PAD, planning to implement the project in two phases. .
Viewpoint: PFAS Crisis Needs Industry All-In
ENR Construction
MARCH 16, 2022
E&C firms can push alternative project delivery to speed removal now of "forever chemicals' before they become an even bigger public health risk, says one committed environmental engineer.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Best Small Project (Under $10M): SOS Children's Village Illinois Roosevelt Square Community Center
ENR Construction
MARCH 16, 2022
Built to serve foster and community children and at-risk families in Chicago’s Roosevelt Square area, this 11,000-sq-ft community center was completed in just 13 months.
Construction Economics for March 21, 2022
ENR Construction
MARCH 16, 2022
ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.
Best Water/Environment: Atlanta Water Supply Program
ENR Construction
MARCH 16, 2022
Completion of Atlanta’s $321.3-million, five-year project in late 2020 to expand its strained regional water supply comes as conditions may be worsening.
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