Construction Business Owner
APRIL 3, 2020
Promote to rotator No. Rotator Image. Status of webinar Featured. Exploring the software essentials that push profits & productivity. Thu, 05/07/2020 - 12:00. 2 p.m. EDT. Whether you self-perform or manage subcontractors, you need access to accurate, timely information so you can make the strategic decisions that will move your projects—and your business—forward.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 3, 2020
INTRODUCTION – Discussions about and implementing LEAN construction require consideration of a holistic approach involving multiple phases… Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery, as well as the integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology. All of the requisite tools for implementing LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are readily available, and there are major benefits for organizations that are successful in doing so.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Construction Dive
APRIL 3, 2020
Whether you are in full shutdown mode, practicing social distancing, or still planning in preconstruction, every project is struggling to overcome the health and safety hurdles prompted by COVID-19. Here are some actionable steps every project can take to tackle the problems in the construction industry right now.
Lets Build
APRIL 3, 2020
What is a construction blueprint or construction plan? Construction blueprints (also known as construction plans or construction drawings) are two-dimensional drawings that contain all the details that are needed for a project. These details are needed to request permits, determine the construction schedule , and eventually do the construction itself.
Advertisement
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.
Construction Dive
APRIL 3, 2020
Large transactions will be challenging to consummate now, but the outbreak's impact on U.S. commercial lending will be more like that of 9/11 than the Great Recession, a RCLCO Real Estate Advisors? official told Construction Dive.
Professional Constructor Central brings together the best content for construction professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
|
Construction Dive
APRIL 3, 2020
Coronavirus-related stay-at-home orders have forced a business slowdown that necessitates furloughs and layoffs impacting 3% of its staff and significant pay cuts for "higher-paid employees" at the firm, CEO Michael Marks announced.
BD+C
APRIL 3, 2020
During this unprecedented time, we find ourselves wondering if the things we love about living in cities are going to be completely upended, or change forever. If we follow the guidelines for social distancing, we can flatten the curve of this terrible virus in the short term, while still benefiting from being an urban citizen. And in the long term, we believe that the benefits of living in cities far outweigh any adjustments we make to stay healthy and safe.
Civil Lead
APRIL 3, 2020
Difference Between Beam and Lintel Lintel and beam both are horizontal members of the building but they are different from each other. Beam and lintel have different functions and vary in technical aspect as well. So, in this article, we will see the differences between beam and lintel so let's start 1. Concept It is the horizontal members used to support vertically applied loads.
BD+C
APRIL 3, 2020
Earlier this week, Ashraf Fahmy, CallisonRTKL’s new Chief Financial Officer, was up till midnight going over project proposals with his firm’s team in China. Despite the spread of the novel coronavirus worldwide, CallisonRTKL—which operates seven of its 21 offices outside of the United States—has seen an uptick in business lately from China and the Middle East, particularly from the healthcare sectors in those regions.
Advertisement
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.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 3, 2020
FMI is forecasting total engineering and construction spending to be down 1 percent for the year, compared to 0 percent growth reported in 2019. Acknowledging the uncertain effects of the Covid-19 crisis, FMI suggests this as the most likely scenario among those it analyzed.
Contractor Bookkeeping
APRIL 3, 2020
Having a family-owned construction business in times of uncertainty, we spent many sleepless nights wondering how we were going to make payroll. Where would our next job come from? Would it be profitable, or would something terrible happen to cause us to go bankrupt? If your company relies on material suppliers in various geographic locations, it's likely that at some point, your construction business will face a supply chain disruption.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 3, 2020
An updated version of the ISO/TS 15143-3:2020 telematics data standard was approved, published, and posted on the ISO website Jan. 29. The new version focused on bug fixes, corrections, and some clarifications to the first version, which was published in December of 2016.
Business Facilities
APRIL 3, 2020
The fund provides disaster relief to small businesses in Blount County, TN that develop innovative solutions to overcome catastrophic challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. - Read: Blount Partnership Establishes Small Business Relief Fund at BusinessFacilities.com.
Advertisement
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?
Construction Equipment
APRIL 3, 2020
Doosan Heavy Industries is under pressure to separate its subsidiaries, Doosan Infracore and Doosan Bobcat, in an effort to save the entire business from collapsing, according to The Korea Times.
ENR Construction
APRIL 3, 2020
OSHA has cited multiple firms for violations leading up to the Oct. 12, 2019, collapse of the New Orleans Hard Rock Hotel. Meanwhile, discussions continues on how to best demolish what remains of the collapsed structure.
BD+C
APRIL 3, 2020
The fast-worsening COVID-19 pandemic has triggered layoffs at more than a quarter of construction firms responding to an online survey released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. The finding, based on responses from earlier this week, contrasts with the government’s monthly employment report for March, which found that construction employment declined by 29,000 as of mid-March.
ENR Construction
APRIL 3, 2020
Maintaining social distancing can be a problem on an active jobsite. But Smartvid.io is turning it's safety-monitoring A.I. toward the challenge of keeping workers safely spaced out.
Advertisement
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.
CivilJungle
APRIL 3, 2020
What Is Grouting? Grout is usually a mixture of cement, sand, and water or chemicals that are used to fill gaps. They are used in repairing concrete cracks, filling seams and gaps in tiles, gaps for sealing and waterproofing, and for soil stabilization. It is also used to give additional strength to the foundations of […].
ENR Construction
APRIL 3, 2020
As the Army Corps of Engineers planned and built alternate care facilities in Chicago's McCormick Place and Detroit's TCF Center, its public health strategy shifted to using convention centers for COVID-19 patients without severe symptoms rather than just for non-COVID-19 patients to take the strain off hospitals.
CK Power
APRIL 3, 2020
MEP engineering firms put great care into fine-tuning master specs to accurately communicate the specific needs of each of their projects, far before sending them out to bid. But master specs contain a lot of moving parts that your spec corrector needs to evaluate. Just refining the standby power system document for clarity and accuracy requires them to answer questions like: What starting KVA should be specified, and what voltage dip is acceptable for this application?
ENR Construction
APRIL 3, 2020
Shepley Bulfinch recently celebrated its 10th anniversary in the Phoenix market, and recorded 48% year-over-year growth in regional revenue during 2019.
Advertisement
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!
BD+C
APRIL 3, 2020
The International Code Council surveyed building and fire departments to learn how code officials are coping with the professional challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. From March 22 through April 1, 2020, more than 1,150 respondents from all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia provided input. Respondents came from jurisdictions of all sizes ranging from 1,000 people to over 4.6 million.
ENR Construction
APRIL 3, 2020
Report also shows industry's unemployment rate rose from February and year-earlier level.
BD+C
APRIL 3, 2020
Keeping medical professionals healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic is essential in both slowing the rate of infection and meeting heightened staffing needs. Many governments and healthcare providers are finding this to be a difficult task due to the global shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies. .
ENR Construction
APRIL 3, 2020
Starting any work not on the critical path could work against you.
Advertisement
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!
ENR Construction
APRIL 3, 2020
Starting any work not on the critical path could work against you.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
313 
Let's personalize your content