Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Public sector facilities stewardship has traditionally received poor grades. The fundamental reason the assumptions most public sector professionals have are incorrect when it comes to life-cycle management of the built environment. Assumptions drive what information is collected, how it is collected, how information is analyzed, and what conclusions result, and subsequent actions taken.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Pumping lightweight aggregate concrete is challenging due to the high water absorption of the aggregate in it which results in issues such as segregation, slump loss, inconsistent mix, etc. Therefore, engineers and contractors should consider appropriate strategies to overcome problems associated with pumping lightweight aggregate concrete. ACI 213R-03 recommends several measures to improve the pumpability […].
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Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Principles of Sustainable Construction. sustainable design. Materials. Transport. Water. Energy. Waste. durability. energy efficiency. waste reduction. indoor air quality. water conservation. sustainable building materials. Timber instead of steel. Concrete reinforced with natural fibers. Geo-textiles made from crops. Straw bales. Materials that are accredited as being responsibility sourced.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Promote to rotator No. Rotator Image. Status of webinar Upcoming. Tips for accelerating your path to success. Thu, 10/20/2022 - 12:00. 1:00 p.m. CDT. Outdated processes can cost you in more ways than one. Every minute field crews and supervisors spend on paperwork or manual workflows is a minute that could be spent elsewhere. Giving your team a faster, easier way to complete crucial activities like project updates, production tracking, and safety documentation means they can stay focused on what
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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.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 5, 2022
2023 National Housing Quality Award Winners: A Commitment to Excellence. ldeakins. Wed, 10/05/2022 - 20:50. The 2023 National Housing Quality Award recognizes two exceptional home builders for their continued quest for operational mastery. Michele Lerner. In the housing industry, terms such as “excellence” and “quality” are often bandied about too casually to build any real consumer confidence.
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Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 5, 2022
“The heart of every construction project is collaboration,” said Jim Lynch, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Autodesk Construction Solutions in last week’s Construction Session at Autodesk University. . No two projects are the same, but if there’s one thing we know to be true, it’s that construction teams who work well together produce better outcomes.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 5, 2022
How to Decide Between ‘Would-Haves’ and ‘Could-Haves’ in the Design-Build Process. ldeakins. Wed, 10/05/2022 - 10:02. As housing costs surge, buyers are being forced to sacrifice essential amenities to save money, but these tips from Housing Design Matters help to simplify the selections process . As housing costs rise to unprecedented highs, homebuyers are being forced to make concessions in order to afford home purchases, whether that means reducing square footage or sacrificing must-have home
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The U.S. General Services Administration has issued an RFI as part of a fact-finding mission to help establish federal agency procurement. preferences for construction materials and goods that contain less embodied. carbon.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 5, 2022
House Prices Are Poised to Fall From Record Highs, but by How Much? ldeakins. Wed, 10/05/2022 - 09:56. Real and nominal home prices could see double-digit declines over the next 5 to 7 years, but it may still take some time for buyers to feel the effects of a full-blown housing correction. Rather than stalling amid historically low inventory levels and solid lending over the last decade, nominal prices are declining nationally, and according to Bill McBride in the CalculatedRisk Newsletter, pric
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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.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 5, 2022
A temporary bridge is providing access to Pine Island, Fla. five days after Hurricane Ian made its devastating landfall, while state officials prioritize temporary repairs to provide access to Sanibel Island, expected to be complete by the end of the month.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Job Openings Are Falling as the Labor Market Slows. ldeakins. Wed, 10/05/2022 - 10:10. The labor market is cooling off as economic activity slows in response to the Fed's tighter monetary policy, and the total share of unfilled jobs is falling as a result. The total share of open, unfilled jobs fell 10% in August from almost 11.2 million to 10.05 million, signaling the start of a labor market slowdown as the Fed tightens its monetary policy to tame inflation in the U.S. economy, NAHB Eye on Hous
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 5, 2022
More suppliers as well as contractors are likely to fit the criteria and find themselves placed on the U.S. Labor Dept.'s sever safety violators list.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 5, 2022
As the Housing Market Inches Toward a Recession, These Metro Areas Are Cooling the Fastest. ldeakins. Wed, 10/05/2022 - 10:16. After years of record-high home prices and speedy sales, homebuyer demand is falling the fastest in these popular metro areas . As a red-hot housing market comes to a close, home sales are plummeting in a number of regional markets across the country, but not all are seeing an equal drop in buyer demand.
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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?
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 5, 2022
What Is Transportation of Concrete? Transportation of concrete is a process where we move freshly prepared concrete from one place to another place. Generally, we move concrete to that place where that concrete need to be dumped for structural construction purpose. The method of transportation of concrete depends upon the setting time of concrete, workability of the concrete, and the labour availability of the site, etc.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The $1.5-billion, master-planned rail facility in Southern California is the first of its kind to be developed by a Class 1 railroad.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The Incredible Impact of Effective Onboarding. Get practical tips for improving your practices. mhodges. Wed, 10/05/2022 - 11:11. In the ultra-competitive employment marketplace, effective onboarding is more critical than ever before. ?
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Federal funds are aimed at improving safety at multiple Metrolink high-volume train crossings.
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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.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 5, 2022
10 Safety Topics for New Construction Workers. Improve your employee onboarding & safety training. Greg Ragsdale. Wed, 10/05/2022 - 14:00. Safety is a hot topic in construction. While most contractors recognize the need for better jobsite safety, knowing exactly where to start can be overwhelming. This article covers the 10 topics contractors should review with their new employees to both improve safety standards and increase retention of critical safety information.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 5, 2022
More suppliers as well as contractors are likely to fit the criteria and find themselves placed on the U.S. Labor Dept.'s severe safety violators list.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Minimize Incidents & Injuries at the Worksite. How effective contractor management saves time, money & lives. mhodges. Wed, 10/05/2022 - 14:42. Occupational hazards exact high fiscal and social costs. Globally, 2.78 million work-related deaths and 374 million non-fatal workplace accidents occur every year. Workers miss at least four days of work annually costing 3.94% of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP).
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 5, 2022
More suppliers as well as contractors are likely to fit the criteria and find themselves placed on the U.S. Labor Dept.'s severe safety violators list.
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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!
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Data Security in Construction. Construction data is at risk. Learn how to protect it. mhodges. Wed, 10/05/2022 - 14:05. Cyberattacks on construction companies are on the rise, and the stakes have never been higher. . . Download this free data security white paper to learn why the industry is increasingly vulnerable to costly cyberattacks, and what your organization can do to mitigate the risk. .
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Despite important gains made in recent years, women are still underrepresented as leaders in the workplace. That is especially true in construction, and that’s a huge lost opportunity. Companies where women fill leadership roles consistently outperform businesses with fewer C-suite roles filled by females. Empowering women in our workplaces isn’t just beneficial, it’s necessary for the future success of the construction industry.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 5, 2022
In visit to stricken area, President Joe Biden announced that the 30-day 100% federal cost coverage for individual assistance and debris removal for 17 Florida counties will be extended to 60 days.
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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!
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