Time Management Programs: Objective, Advantages, and Disadvantages
The Constructor
APRIL 22, 2022
Time management is organizing and implementing a strategy related to the time required for different activities in a project. No aspect of work, be.
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Construction-related failures in plumbing pipe
Construction Specifier
APRIL 22, 2022
Localized scale loss due to erosion-corrosion, water flow right to left. By Alan Humphreys PhD, PE, and Phillip Sharff, PE. Metal corrosion is an ever-present problem in the plumbing industry. Common piping materials such as copper, steel, and cast-iron are readily oxidized and thus undergo aqueous corrosion at a rate dependent on the corrosivity of the service environment.
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What Is A Cantilever Beam | Application of Cantilever Beam | Advantages and Disadvantages of Cativer Beams
Civiconcepts
APRIL 22, 2022
What Is A Cantilever Beam? A Cantilever Beam is a rigid structural member in which one end is fixed and another end is free and it can be made up … What Is A Cantilever Beam | Application of Cantilever Beam | Advantages and Disadvantages of Cativer Beams Read More ».
Retrofitting Europe’s Homes: How Digital Construction can Support Greener, Affordable Housing
Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 22, 2022
There were plenty of incredible sights in Glasgow during COP26. But if you happened to be passing by the Kingston motorway bridge, you’d have seen one of the best innovations from the world of construction. Sitting on the grounds of a former petrol station was the COP house – a wooden cottage modelling a much more sustainable form of housing. The wooden roof, floor and walls are designed to capture sunlight and body warmth – limiting the need for heating throughout the building’s lifecycle.
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.
Homebuying Woes Remain Despite Highest Construction Rate in 5 Decades
Pro Builder
APRIL 22, 2022
Homebuying Woes Remain Despite Highest Construction Rate in 5 Decades. ldeakins. Fri, 04/22/2022 - 10:15. New home construction projects are surging beyond 1 million, but that doesn’t mean buyers are moving in anytime soon. . More homes are under construction across the U.S. than at any time over the past 5 decades, but building back from a decades-old housing shortage is proving to be a slow process, NerdWallet reports.
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Processes To Increase Production And Reduce Injuries At The Job Site
Contractor Bookkeeping
APRIL 22, 2022
Some construction business owners believe in maximizing production by driving everyone from the laborers to the project managers to work harder, longer, faster, hustle, and run. And if they are giving less than 110% to the company, they are not doing enough. One thing to consider: Don't let construction workers think too much; they may injure themselves.
Absorption and diffusion: Creating optimal acoustic spaces
Construction Specifier
APRIL 22, 2022
Photos courtesy Acoustics First. By Jim DeGrandis. Acoustic issues as to the richness and functionality of sound in a space manifest themselves in many ways, and from many different causes. Covering all the possible iterations of sound problems, their sources, and their solutions would be beyond the scope of this article. However, it becomes much more manageable by narrowing the focus down to those issues which one can mitigate with diffusion and absorption.
Distribution, Food Processing Projects Bring 190 Jobs To South Carolina
Business Facilities
APRIL 22, 2022
Sagebrook Home will create 117 new jobs in Berkeley County; Palmetto Gourmet Foods will create 73 positions in Saluda County.
With No Insight Into Labor Productivity, How Can You Build Accurate Projections?
Jobsite with Procore
APRIL 22, 2022
Supply chain problems and staffing shortages are two of the biggest obstacles currently facing specialty contractors. The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) says 90% of builders reported delays and materials shortages in 2021, while the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index revealed that 42% of contractors had to turn down proposed projects due to insufficient staffing.
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.
What Is an RFQ in Construction?
Levelset
APRIL 22, 2022
A request for quote (RFQ) is a document that enables property owners, construction companies, and contractors to obtain detailed cost information about materials and services. Typically, businesses use RFQs when they already know what they need and simply want to evaluate potential costs. Read on to learn more about what an RFQ is for, how it compares to other requests, and what to include in an RFQ.
The Critical Role Contractors Play in Sustainable Infrastructure
Jobsite with Procore
APRIL 22, 2022
More frequent and stronger weather events threaten infrastructure sustainability, forcing public budgets into cycles of repair and rebuild. Contractors are on the leading edge of this challenge, tasked with providing sustainable solutions that don’t break the bank.
Calculating and templating a masonry opening
Construction Specifier
APRIL 22, 2022
Images courtesy Mortar Net Solutions. By Steven Fechino. Jack arches are a structural element in masonry construction that builders have used for centuries. Also known as flat or straight arches, they are structural elements that provide support at openings in masonry. At some point, masonry contractors may need to incorporate a jack arch into their work.
Americans Are Relocating to Climate Havens to Escape Extreme Weather
Pro Builder
APRIL 22, 2022
Americans Are Relocating to Climate Havens to Escape Extreme Weather. ldeakins. Fri, 04/22/2022 - 10:19. Those living in climate danger zones are migrating to safe haven metros in the Northeast and Midwest. . Americans living in at-risk areas prone to extreme weather emergencies can find refuge in cities like Asheville, North Carolina, Buffalo, New York, and Burlington, Vermont, where natural disasters are still mostly few and far between, says CNBC.
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?
What Is Paint Finishes for Walls | Types of Paint Finishes | Types of Paint Finishing
CivilJungle
APRIL 22, 2022
What Is Paint Finishes for Walls? If you have selected a fresh paint color for your home makeover design , you may feel you’re preparing to block the paint discount store. However, there’s another move to select your pain-the finish since you do. Paint comes in several finishes, and you’ll need to realize which finishes are the finest selection for your design since you can erupt the brushes and rollers.
Homebuyer Demand Drops During Spring Holiday Season
Pro Builder
APRIL 22, 2022
Homebuyer Demand Drops During Spring Holiday Season. ldeakins. Fri, 04/22/2022 - 10:26. The Easter holiday slowed buyer demand ahead of another possible cooldown during the spring season. Homebuyer demand softened during the four weeks ending April 17 as buyers pulled back to enjoy a break from surging mortgage rates and housing costs over Easter and Passover weekend, Redfin reports.
What to Do If the Concrete Cube Fails After 28 Days?
CivilJungle
APRIL 22, 2022
What to Do If the Concrete Cube Fails After 28 Days? Such a condition appears considerable duration on the construction point. This composition describes what to accomplish and not do during comparable circumstances on the construction pinpoint. So, What To Do If Concrete Cube Falls after 24 days? There are many record and recovery choices if the concrete cell falls in the Test.
Maryland's Purple Line Readies for Restart
ENR Construction
APRIL 22, 2022
New financing sources and design-build team are in place; cost increases by 75%.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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What Is Bow Window | Types of Bow Windows | Bow Window Sizes | Advantages & Disadvantages of Bow Window
CivilJungle
APRIL 22, 2022
What Is Bow Window? Bow window a type of window which is used to provide extra space to the homeowner. It creates extra space by projecting beyond the exterior wall of the building and provides extra wider view of the street or the garden. Bow window is widely known as the compass window. Bow window is basically a combination of three or four windows which join each other and creates a beautiful arch.
Gratitude, Relief Lift BOILER 2022
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 22, 2022
Overcoming delay, well-attended Dallas gathering kicks off new era for American Boiler Manufacturers Association, focused on service and the supply chain.
Home Builders Are Feeling the Supply Chain Aftershock of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Pro Builder
APRIL 22, 2022
Home Builders Are Feeling the Supply Chain Aftershock of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict. ldeakins. Fri, 04/22/2022 - 10:22. The war in Ukraine is cutting off essential commodities and leaving builders to contend with backed up supply chains. . After two years of pandemic-related industry challenges, home builders across the U.S. thought they had already faced the brunt of supply chain disruptions and material shortages, but the war in Ukraine is kickstarting round two of delays and price hikes.
Biden Administration Amps Up Efforts to Reduce Aquatic Trash
ENR Construction
APRIL 22, 2022
The US government will spend nearly $900M in the next five years to address aquatic trash, a problem that vexes municipal stormwater agencies. .
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!
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