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Managing Field Workers Effectively In Your Construction Business

Contractor Bookkeeping

The construction manager is conditioned to avoid emergencies by being proactive. It is necessary to have systems in place to deal with emergencies when they arise. After the crisis has passed, the effective project manager evaluates the root cause of the trouble and implements change in the system to avoid a repeat performance. It’s also one thing to manage workers when they’re all in the same place at the same time.

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How To Get a General Contractor’s License in Alabama?

The Constructor

You must be aware of how each state in the US handles licensing differently— even when it comes to something like being a general contractor.

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11 Safety Tips When Handling And Storing Construction Materials

Construction Marketing

Material handling and storage efficiency are especially critical in the construction industry. There are many heavy-duty and temperature-sensitive materials to consider, and damage and theft concerns may arise anytime. . Any contractor may encounter several difficulties in terms of keeping such materials safe. Whether it’s lumber, bricks, glass, or chemicals, each material will require various methods of storage and handling to maintain its usefulness and avoid any loss. .

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The future of mass timber construction, with Swinerton's Timberlab

BD+C

Swinerton launched Timberlab earlier this year as a turnkey mass timber delivery system. In this exclusive for HorizonTV, BD+C's John Caulfield sat down with three Timberlab leaders to discuss the launch of the firm and what factors will lead to greater mass timber demand. Featured guests: Chris Evans, President, Timberlab; Erica Spiritos, Preconstruction manager, Timberland; and Sam Dicke, business development representative, Timberlab. .

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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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Floating Slab | Float Slab Foundation | Floating Concrete Slabs

Civiconcepts

What Is a Floating Slab? Floating Slabs are concrete slabs that are laid on the ground without any anchoring, such that it simply sits and floats on them. The floating … Floating Slab | Float Slab Foundation | Floating Concrete Slabs Read More ».

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This Home Design Exemplifies Housing's Future

Pro Builder

This Home Design Exemplifies Housing's Future. cbroderick. Fri, 07/16/2021 - 10:21. On HorizonTV this week, get a look inside (and out) of the New New Home, designed for the wants and needs of post-COVID homebuyers, including multiple, well-scaled work and workout zones, outdoor living, and flex spaces that exemplify housing's future. Designed by architect Michael Woodley of Woodley Architectural Group based off research from John Burns Consulting Group, the New New Home is a culmination of curr

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How Do I Create an Online Job Application?

ExactHire - Construction

If you’re like most employers, the current worker shortage has you rethinking your hiring strategy. This is especially true in industries like construction, restaurant, and home service. Perhaps in the past you’ve been able to avoid implementing an online job application without sacrificing the quality of applicants you attract. But if you’re one of the thousands of businesses forced to shorten hours or reduce the number of customers you can serve because you don’t have enough workers, you can’t

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A new stadium in San Diego tops off

BD+C

This week, a building team that includes Clark Construction Group topped out the 35,000-seat-capacity Aztec Stadium at San Diego State University.

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Fifth Canada Tower Crane Fatality Is An Engineer Not Linked to Project

ENR Construction

Seven-year consultant employee in adjacent building was hit by collapsed equipment that fell during July 12 dismantling at Kelowna, B.C., site, with four contractor workers also dead; crane counterweight removal now is underway.

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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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Wilson County, Tennessee: Rising To The Challenge With Resilience

Business Facilities

They call it "Wilson Strong:" devastated by a pandemic and a tornado, this Tennessee community met the challenge and kept its dreams intact. - Read: Wilson County, Tennessee: Rising To The Challenge With Resilience at BusinessFacilities.com.

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What Does Green Hard Hat Mean?

Work Gearz

As there are separate uniform for particular professionals, like for doctors it is white apron, for fire fighters it is red uniform, for office workers it is formals, so are there different color codes of hard hats for different professionals. The color coding in hard hats help to identify a particular class of worker in emergency situations. Not only this, wearing color coded hard hats in the job site help a supervisor to locate each class of workers which in turn increases efficiency in the wo

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Tour a Home Carved into a Cliff

Natural Building

Julien Cohen’s home was carved into the cliff l in La Roque Gageac, a troglodytic village. He spent 5 years in this sliver of a home where the stone face is everywhere. The ceiling of his closet and shower, behind the refrigerator, and in the wall looming over the bed were carved from stone. During the Hundred Year’s War, La Roque Gageac, was one of the few towns that never fell to the English, thanks to a fort perched on the cliff at the top of town whose only access is a tiny staircase (It sti

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Construction Employment Trails Pre-Pandemic Level in 39 States, Reports AGC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment in June remained below the levels reached before the pre-pandemic peak in February 2020 in 39 states, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data. Association officials noted that many construction firms are struggling to cope with supply chain challenges and rising materials prices, which is undermining demand for new projects and impacting firms’ ability to hire new workers.

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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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The importance of substrate surface water absorptivity

Construction Specifier

Photo © BigStockPhoto.com. by Dean E. Craft, DBA, CSI, CDT, LtCol USMCR (ret.). Often referred to as substrate “porosity,” substrate surface water absorptivity refers to the ability of a flooring substrate surface to absorb liquid relatively quickly. To better conceptualize, imagine a concrete masonry unit (CMU) block. If a drop of water was placed on the CMU, it would absorb the liquid very quickly.

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The Leading Cause of New Home Structural Failures? Fill Dirt

Pro Builder

The Leading Cause of New Home Structural Failures? Fill Dirt. cbroderick. Fri, 07/16/2021 - 10:33. As the leading cause of new home structural failures, fill dirt is one of the most important structural elements of a home. And when fill dirt results in a failure, it’s a costly mistake to fix, says the National Association of Home Builders. It costs an average of more than $50,000—and more than $100,000 in some areas—to investigate and repair a failure resulting from fill dirt.

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Made in America 2021

Contractor Magazine

Our nation’s manufacturers show the innovation, leadership and grit that made this country.

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What the Federal Reserve Chair Says About Current Inflation Rates

Pro Builder

What the Federal Reserve Chair Says About Current Inflation Rates. cbroderick. Fri, 07/16/2021 - 10:37. Inflation is “notably” up, according to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell, but he notes it’s only a temporary spike. Powell told House lawmakers this week that inflation rates were expected to remain higher before seeing moderation, but there are no indications that recent price hikes will cause policy changes.

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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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Three essential components for successful design-build project management

ENR Construction

What are the keys to success in design-build projects? Learn why project owners are employing a design-build approach to reduce costs and get projects done faster.

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How Do I Create an Online Job Application?

ExactHire - Construction

If you’re like most employers, the current worker shortage has you rethinking your hiring strategy. This is especially true in industries like construction, restaurant, and home service. Perhaps in the past you’ve been able to avoid implementing an online job application without sacrificing the quality of applicants you attract. But if you’re one of the thousands of businesses forced to shorten hours or reduce the number of customers you can serve because you don’t have enough workers, you can’t

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Fifth Canada Tower Crane Fatality Is Engineer Not Linked to Project

ENR Construction

Seven-year consultant employee in adjacent building was hit by collapsed equipment that fell during dismantling in British Columbia, with four contractor site workers also killed

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How to connect your Snagging & QHSE processes to avoid claims and regain control

Lets Build

Keeping track of what is happening on site is challenging if you don’t have the right tools to help you. Especially when it comes to your snagging and QHSE processes which for many project managers, site foremen, and QHSE managers are synonymous with excessive administrative workload and a lot of stress and frustration. The result? Information overload and milestone misalignment.

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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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Fifth Fatality of Canada Tower Crane Collapse Was Engineer Not Linked to Project

ENR Construction

Consultant's employee was buried in rubble in adjacent office building hit by equipment during dismantling, as probe expands of British Columbia accident, which also killed four project contractor employees.

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How to Manage Project Risk with Construction Data Analytics 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The phrase ‘ construction data analytics ’ may be enough to make your eyes glaze over. But every day on construction sites, teams are coordinating hundreds of subcontractors, managing thousands of open issues, and navigating constant onsite changes. As construction projects continue to grow in complexity, teams need the right insights to minimize risk and improve quality and safety initiatives. .

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UPDATE: Fifth Fatality of Canada Tower Crane Collapse Was Engineer Not Linked to Project

ENR Construction

Consultant's employee was buried in rubble in adjacent office building hit by equipment during dismantling. Expanded probe is underway of British Columbia accident, which also killed four employees of the project contractor.

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Home Remodeling Expected to Remain Strong Through 2022

Pro Builder

Home Remodeling Expected to Remain Strong Through 2022. cbroderick. Fri, 07/16/2021 - 10:29. Home remodeling is expected to pick up speed and remain elevated for the next 12 months, according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University’s Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity. As strong home sales, ramped up new construction, and home value appreciation continue, home remodeling will only grow at a faster pace, says the center.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Oracle Construction and Engineering Connect

ENR Construction

Join Oracle Construction and Engineering Connect from July 13-15, 2021. This virtual event will explore technology strategies, innovations, and ideas to better plan, build, predict and operate today—and in the future.

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Will New Lumber Prices Lower Home Prices?

Pro Builder

Will New Lumber Prices Lower Home Prices? cbroderick. Fri, 07/16/2021 - 10:24. Now that lumber prices have fallen near pre-pandemic levels, the cost of constructing an average single-family home is now cheaper, but builders likely won’t drop their prices. July lumber futures reached $599 per thousand board feet at the end of the day Tuesday, helped by fewer homeowners spending time on DIY projects and more on dining out and travel.

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Synchronize your project delivery

ENR Construction

Engineering and construction projects are plagued by systemic coordination and communication challenges - and delivery teams get hit especially hard. Find out how to coordinate your office and field teams to optimize resources and mitigate risks across all your projects.