Is Your Construction Organization Ready for What Comes Next?
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 3, 2020
Viewpoint presenting two key events in June to highlight construction data modernization and business continuity.
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Face coverings reveal a new set of jobsite issues
Construction Dive
JUNE 3, 2020
While protective face coverings can keep employees safe from COVID-19 and are required in some areas, they have led to questions and in some cases, pushback, from workers. Here is how to ensure compliance.
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How to Excavate Safely in Construction? [PDF]
The Constructor
JUNE 3, 2020
The excavation safety and related ground construction procedures are now an integral part of modern construction management. The safety rules and.
New app seeks to recruit young people to construction
Construction Dive
JUNE 3, 2020
The Construction Careers Foundation’s new app demonstrates the possibilities of a career in construction to people in their teens to early 20s.
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.
How to Place, Compact, Cure, and Rectify Defects of Concrete? [PDF]
The Constructor
JUNE 3, 2020
The properties of concrete such as durability, strength, workability, and setting time are greatly influenced by way of handling, transporting,
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How to Construct Ashlar Masonry? [PDF]
The Constructor
JUNE 3, 2020
Ashlar masonry is a type of stone masonry that is formed using finely dressed stones of the same size, shape, and texture laid together in cement or.
Triax Releases Hard Hat Tags to Monitor Social Distancing and Contact Trace Amid COVID-19
Construction Junkie
JUNE 3, 2020
via Triax. Many construction sites are open after nationwide shelter-in-place orders slowed the industry due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, but it’s still not business as usual. Social distancing efforts still need to be in place, but that can be hard to manage. I have heard stories of at least a few construction site shut downs after a positive test from a worker, causing everyone on site to need to get tested, but wouldn’t it be nice if you could monitor who that person came into contact with?
How to Install Galvanised Steel Roofing Sheets? [PDF]
The Constructor
JUNE 3, 2020
The roofs made of galvanized steel sheets have been trending these days with the rise in the construction of large warehouses and godowns. The roof.
Renovation can turn older university buildings into high-performing labs
BD+C
JUNE 3, 2020
Colleges, universities, corporations, and governments are finding that adapting older buildings to house laboratory facilities can be a viable alternative to new construction—if the conditions are right. When the right strategy is implemented, existing structures can be transformed into high-performance facilities. . FIVE FACTORS IN DECIDING WHETHER TO RENOVATE.
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.
Difference between GIS and GPS?
The Constructor
JUNE 3, 2020
What is difference between GIS and GPS? The post Difference between GIS and GPS? appeared first on The Constructor.
Protecting contractor office systems during remote work
Construction Dive
JUNE 3, 2020
As stay-at-home orders in many parts of the U.S. remain in place, technology solutions hastily adopted to support work from home are becoming permanent.
Even After COVID-19, Execs Expect Remote Work Trend To Continue
Business Facilities
JUNE 3, 2020
Companies that had more remote workers before COVID-19 report that they are actually seeing increased employee productivity during the crisis, according to a new survey. - Read: Even After COVID-19, Execs Expect Remote Work Trend To Continue at BusinessFacilities.com.
Team Set to Start Muddy River Project in Mass.
ENR Construction
JUNE 3, 2020
The second phase of the Muddy River flood risk management construction is scheduled to begin in July following the award of a $36.5 million contract by the Army Corps of Engineers, New England District.
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?
Software Allows Robots to Site-Map
Construction Equipment
JUNE 3, 2020
Researchers are working with a mobile robotic platform called Husky A200 that could be used for autonomous logistic tasks on construction sites.
New Software Integrations for Autodesk Cloud Environment
ENR Construction
JUNE 3, 2020
Autodesk released an integration platform called Autodesk Construction Cloud Connect on May 27 that expands its cloud partner network and solidifies connections to other widely used construction software.
Virginia makes GCs liable for subs employee wages
BD+C
JUNE 3, 2020
A new Virginia law has made general contractors on large projects liable for the wages of subcontractors’ employees. The statute’s main provisions are as follows: · Makes the general contractor—and all tiers of subcontractors working on the project—contractually liable to pay their subcontractor’s employees’ wages.
Contractor Haskell Hits Its Reset Button
ENR Construction
JUNE 3, 2020
By offering more services, delivery methods, design-builder eyes ambitious growth.
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.
Huali Floors Creating 315 Jobs In Georgia
Business Facilities
JUNE 3, 2020
The resilient flooring manufacturer will invest more than $27 million to establish its first U.S. headquarters in Murray County, GA. - Read: Huali Floors Creating 315 Jobs In Georgia at BusinessFacilities.com.
Airports Ponder Short and Long-Term Implications of COVID-19
ENR Construction
JUNE 3, 2020
The design team for Pittsburgh International Airport’s planned 650,000-sq-ft new terminal had nearly reached the 60% design mark in March, and the owner was preparing to release preparatory enabling contracts.
Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit opens in Kentucky
BD+C
JUNE 3, 2020
Designed by DesignGroup, the fourth floor of Norton Children’s Hospital in Louisville, Ky., has recently opened as the Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). 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.
Mortgage Demand for Purchase Spikes 18% as Interest Rates Set Record Low
Pro Builder
JUNE 3, 2020
Mortgage Demand for Purchase Spikes 18% as Interest Rates Set Record Low. acebulski. Wed, 06/03/2020 - 10:15. If you’ve ever opened a shaken soda can before, you have an idea how pent-up housing demand is affecting the market right now. The mortgage applications to purchase a home jumped 5 percent this week, and eclipsed the volume at the same time last year by 18 percent, according to CNBC.
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!
Virus Snarls Hurricane Preparation
ENR Construction
JUNE 3, 2020
For some contractors, COVID-19 site mitigation measures offered a dry run for the 2020 season, which began June 1.
5 Ways to Darken Leather Boots (Simple and Tested)
Work Gearz
JUNE 3, 2020
Fading of leather boots is one of the first signs that your boots need immediate treatment and maintenance. Before it’s too late, you need to start maintaining the color of your boots with the right products. . Thinking about the products and methods? We are just here to do the same that is…. To help you select the best products to darken your leather boots and the right methods to apply them.
Introduction of Gantry Girder | Load on Gantry Gutter | Type of Load on Gantry Gutter
CivilJungle
JUNE 3, 2020
Introduction of Gantry Girder. Overhead traveling cranes are used in industrial buildings to lift and transport heavy jobs, machines, and so on, from one place to another. The crane may be a manually (hand) operated overhead traveling crane (M.O.T.) or an electrically operated overhead traveling crane (E.O.T.). A typical arrangement of a crane system is shown below.
OSHA Construction Safety Inspections Fall 84% During Pandemic
Pro Builder
JUNE 3, 2020
OSHA Construction Safety Inspections Fall 84% During Pandemic . acebulski. Wed, 06/03/2020 - 09:00. Peter Fabris. OSHA’s in-person checks of construction sites have plunged by 84 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency has focused its attention on virus transmission hazards in the health-care industry, according to OSHA data. In the first week of March, OSHA conducted about 395 construction inspections.
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!
6 must reads for the AEC industry today: June 3, 2020
BD+C
JUNE 3, 2020
1. Perkins and Will, Healthy Building Network advise against the use of antimicrobial building products (BD+C) . "According to Perkins and Will and the nonprofit Healthy Building Network, building products with antimicrobial treatments are not proved to be a safe or effective means of controlling the spread of COVID-19.".
Doctor Saves Construction Worker’s Life Via FaceTime
Pro Builder
JUNE 3, 2020
Doctor Saves Construction Worker’s Life Via FaceTime. acebulski. Wed, 06/03/2020 - 10:24. Telehealth has proven itself essential during the pandemic, allowing patients to get care without risking exposure to COVID-19. In March, Dr. Dan Carlin saved a construction worker’s life via FaceTime and showed how crucial instant access to medical professionals can be, Changing America reports.
How to Create Templates in AutoCAD
Construction Cost Estimating
JUNE 3, 2020
Arguably the most famous and the most commonly used 3D modeling software ever, we all know about AutoCAD. It is a computer aided design and drafting solution brought to you by Autodesk. Today, we will learn how to create templates in AutoCAD. As a design engineer , you often need to do the same type of design over and over again, don’t you? Every time you start one of these projects, you have to build the same things up from scratch.
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