Tue.Jun 09, 2020

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Why Embracing Construction Tech Leads to Sustainable Profit Growth

Construction Business Owner

Why Embracing Construction Tech Leads to Sustainable Profit Growth. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 06/09/2020 - 15:46. How your construction company can improve your accounting and accounts payable processes with construction tech and software.

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Streamlining Construction RFIs and Other Manual Processes

Viewpoint Construction Technology

An efficient, real time workflow for RFIs and other critical construction communications is critical to construction productivity.

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Contractors hire medical professionals for COVID-19 guidance, site visits

Construction Dive

From temperature-taking nurses to infectious disease control consultants, contractors are partnering with medical experts to create strategies for healthy jobsites and offices.

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How does Natural Pozzolan affect Concrete Properties? [PDF]

The Constructor

Natural pozzolans affect several concrete properties in both fresh and hardened state. It improves the workability of concrete and increases its.

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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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Construction unions call on Massachusetts governor to strengthen COVID-19 protections

Construction Dive

The Massachusetts Building Trades Council wants more worker protections regarding coronavirus, such as the right to stop work and not lose out on pay.

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Going viral: How the coronavirus pandemic could change the built environment

BD+C

The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic on March 11, and by the first week of April, there was a nearly 80% decline in occupancy for hotels in the U.S., according to the hospitality analytics company STR. That same week, the National Restaurant Association estimated that 110,000 restaurants could close within the following 30 days, on top of the 30,000 dining places that had already shuttered.

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4 powerful ways AP automation improves security and mitigates risk of construction fraud

Construction Dive

During these challenging times, construction companies must protect not only their employees, but also their financial data and business information.

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Two 56-story prefabricated towers will make up Singapore?s newest residential district

BD+C

Avenue South Residences will be an innovative and eco-conscious residential district in Singapore anchored by two, 56-story skyscrapers nestled among five historically preserved buildings. The towers will be composed of prefabricated units and built among a backdrop of five four-story heritage, Art Deco-style buildings on Silat Avenue. Before assemblage, 80% of each module for Avenue South Residences will be created off-site and stacked and joined together on-site. .

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Homebuying Sentiment Bounces Back After 10-Year Low, Concerns Remain

Pro Builder

Homebuying Sentiment Bounces Back After 10-Year Low, Concerns Remain. acebulski. Tue, 06/09/2020 - 09:48. Homebuying sentiment climbed in May after two record-setting drops in March and April. The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index climbed 4.5 points, bringing the index to 67.5, according to National Mortgage News. There has also been improvement in whether people think it’s a good time to sell, if home prices will rise, and if it is a good time to buy.

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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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ABC?s Construction Backlog Indicator inches higher in May; Contractor confidence continues to rebound

BD+C

Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 7.9 months in May, an increase of less than 0.1 months from April’s reading. Furthermore, based on an ABC member survey conducted May 20-June 3, results indicate that confidence among U.S. construction industry leaders continued to rebound from the historically low levels observed in the March survey.

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Tackling high-rise concrete construction challenges

GCP Applied Technologies

Tackling high-rise concrete construction challenges. michael.delros…. Tue, 06/09/2020 - 19:18. GCP Applied Technologies. June 09, 2020. concrete / mix design / high rises. As architects design new high-rise buildings taller and with more complexity, producers are challenged to deliver ready-mix concrete that can be pumped, placed, and finished effectively for these structures.

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McClancy Seasoning Investing $9.4M In South Carolina

Business Facilities

The spice company is expanding its manufacturing and distribution operations and creating 108 new jobs at its two locations in Lancaster County, SC. - Read: McClancy Seasoning Investing $9.4M In South Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Tackling high-rise concrete construction challenges

GCP Applied Technologies

Tackling high-rise concrete construction challenges. michael.delros…. Tue, 06/09/2020 - 19:18. GCP Applied Technologies. June 09, 2020. concrete / mix design / high rises. As architects design new high-rise buildings taller and with more complexity, producers are challenged to deliver ready-mix concrete that can be pumped, placed, and finished effectively for these structures.

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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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6 must reads for the AEC industry today: June 9, 2020

BD+C

1. A time for fearlessness: Lessons from high growth AEC firms (Hinge) . "Nothing motivates change more than a crisis. Many professional services firms have made more radical shifts in how they do business over the past two months than over the past decade.".

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Construction Jobs Rebound in May

Construction Equipment

Construction employment rebounded by 464,000 jobs in May, but the total remained 596,000 below the latest peak in February and the industry’s 12.7 percent unemployment rate was the highest for May since 2012, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.

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CannonDesign unveils COVID Shield

BD+C

While widespread testing for a deadly virus is an inherently scary new reality, new design solutions can help make testing more accessible, reduce stigma, and ultimately keep more people safe and healthy. . We are proud to share our team has designed COVID Shield, a modular, scalable, customizable testing solution that could be placed on college campuses, outside workplaces, in community areas and numerous other settings. .

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Phase 2 Begins for WSSC’s Innovative Bio-Energy Project

PC Construction

In April, the WSSC Water Commissioners approved Phase 2 funding, allowing PC to begin construction of the design-build Piscataway WRRF Bio-Energy Project in Accokeek, Maryland. The $228 million for Phase 2 brings the total investment.

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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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NFPA develops business reopening checklist for fire and life safety measures

BD+C

As the federal government and many states begin allowing businesses to reopen, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has developed a checklist to help building owners and facility managers prepare, ensuring that fire protection and life safety systems in commercial and multi-occupancy residential buildings are properly checked and functioning.

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[VIDEO] Robotic 3rd Arm Will Help You Smash That Wall You Just Boarded If You Get Annoyed

Construction Junkie

Long before we ever truly see a robotic uprising in construction, we’ll be using robotics to help augment our natural abilities. I’ve written several articles about exoskeletons , which promise to allow humans to do more with less stress than ever before, but I recently came across a concept that promises to do a little bit more. The Supernumerary 3DOF Robotic Arm was created by a team of researchers from the Université de Sherbrooke in Quebec, Canada in order to give users a third arm capable o

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Terex AWP President Leaves

Construction Equipment

Matt Fearon, president of Terex AWP, which includes Genie, will leave the company on August 1. Terex Corp. chairman/CEO John L. Garrison, Jr. will assume responsibility for the unit. Simon A.

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Types of Estimate used in Building Construction

Civiconcepts

The post Types of Estimate used in Building Construction appeared first on Civiconcepts.

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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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Ahern Companies Partners With Trackunit for Telematics

Construction Equipment

Ahern Companies has selected Trackunit as its telematics platform partner. The Ahern portfolio includes Ahern Rentals, and MEWP OEMs Xtreme and Snorkel.

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New York City Construction Sites, Now Open, Adjust to New Realities

ENR Construction

Participants see key productivity impacts until still 'fluid' site safety protocols to protect COVID-19 spread become 'normalized.

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[VIDEO] Plywood Removed As Protests Subside

Construction Equipment

From pandemic to protest, CBS Local Minneapolis reported that the “sounds of life returning to city streets in Minneapolis” are returning. Crews are busy removing thousands of sheets of protective plywood, which covered plate-glass storefronts across the Twin Cities.

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11 Ways to Safely Reopen the Housing Market

Pro Builder

11 Ways to Safely Reopen the Housing Market. acebulski. Tue, 06/09/2020 - 09:42. States may be reopening and the coronavirus on a national downward trend, but the virus remains a concern. As homebuyers flood the housing market, home builders and real estate agents will have to take extra precautions to keep all parties healthy. According to Forbes, experts recommend spacing out showings, having buyers wear masks, opening windows, and installing extra air purifier systems could help reduce the ri

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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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Milestone Reached in $8B NYC LaGuardia Airport Revamp

ENR Construction

Public-private partnership team opens first area of $4-billion terminal redevelopment, signaling 80% completion of that project

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Massachusetts Awards Kidde Fire Systems Workforce Training Grant

Business Facilities

The $67,200 workforce training grant will help Kidde Fire Systems train workers at its Ashland, MA manufacturing facility on new industry standards. - Read: Massachusetts Awards Kidde Fire Systems Workforce Training Grant at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Flynn cracks the Top 50 Glaziers list

Flynn

Glass Magazine, the official publication of the National Glass Association, publishes its annual list of the Top 50 Glaziers in the United States, by revenue. Flynn is proud to have its revenue from glazing projects alone see us included in the list. The post Flynn cracks the Top 50 Glaziers list appeared first on Flynn Group of Companies.