A Conversation on Bringing Order and Profitability Back to Construction
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 16, 2020
Viewpoint's Matt Harris recently discussed the construction industry landscape on the Construction Genius podcast.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 16, 2020
Viewpoint's Matt Harris recently discussed the construction industry landscape on the Construction Genius podcast.
Construction Dive
JULY 16, 2020
New York City inspectors are "out in force," following up on thousands of calls from workers and the public about potential problem sites and issuing work stoppages and fines, a city official said.
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The Constructor
JULY 16, 2020
What is a triaxial test? Why it is significant to know soil property? and which type of property? The post What is a triaxial test? appeared first.
Pro Builder
JULY 16, 2020
Home Prices Are Steady, Market Remains Highly Competitive. cbroderick. Thu, 07/16/2020 - 09:45. Since April 2019, median home prices have increased steadily and not even a pandemic ended the streak. The pandemic has put a damper on the rate of growth though, Zillow reports. With the medium price of U.S. homes selling at $263,408 for the month of May, the 4.6% year-over-year change is lower than April’s, making May the second consecutive month to see slower growth.
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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.
The Constructor
JULY 16, 2020
Which best material for backfill of retaining wall? The post Which best material for backfill of retaining wall? appeared first on The Constructor.
Professional Constructor Central brings together the best content for construction professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Constructor
JULY 16, 2020
What is the CBR value for sub grade in road construction? The post What is the CBR value for sub grade in road construction? appeared first on The.
Business Facilities
JULY 16, 2020
Amazon will invest $250 million to build a new 820,000-square-foot facility in the city of Pflugerville, TX. - Read: Amazon Will Create 1,000 Jobs At New Texas Fulfillment Center at BusinessFacilities.com.
The Constructor
JULY 16, 2020
Explain the construction & use of New Mark’s influence chart? The post Explain the construction & use of New Mark’s influence.
BD+C
JULY 16, 2020
The recently opened 4,000-sf, $5.9-million Kennedy Middle School Administration/Family Center, designed by HED, is the combination of an administration building and a Welcome Center that caters to whole families. Over the past few years, the existing school had been expanded, resulting in a campus configuration where the administration was now internal to the campus making it difficult for visitors to find and creating security concerns with visitors walking through the campus. . .
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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?
The Constructor
JULY 16, 2020
What is full form of SP in Indian standard code? The post What is full form of SP in Indian standard code? appeared first on The Constructor.
Construction Dive
JULY 16, 2020
Of the 92% of respondents to a Construction Dive survey who received Paycheck Protection Program funding, many hope the loans will be forgiven.
The Constructor
JULY 16, 2020
Which type of building is best for G+1 story bungalow frame structure or load bearing? The post Which type of building is best for G+1 story.
Construction Specifier
JULY 16, 2020
by Don Allen, PE, LEED APr. Photo courtesy American Panel Tec. Panelized construction, although used for decades, has reached a new level of sophistication and use in recent years. Construction of wall, floor, and roof systems offsite has multiple advantages, including compressing the project schedules, reducing site labor and waste, improving consistency and quality control, and increasing safety for workers.
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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.
The Constructor
JULY 16, 2020
What is the difference between DCP test and CBR test? The post What is the difference between DCP test and CBR test? appeared first on The.
Work Gearz
JULY 16, 2020
High visibility vests are made of retro-reflective materials and fluorescent dyes. They attract eyes from distance because of the luminance and vibrancy in their colors. They are very important in terms of safety in workplaces to make you visible in high traffic areas. But, the truth is they will stop giving you the protection once they lose their luminance or brightness and that is bound to happen if you do not clean and wash them properly.
The Constructor
JULY 16, 2020
Why use a concealed beam in construction? The post Why use a concealed beam in construction? appeared first on The Constructor.
Construction Junkie
JULY 16, 2020
A Review of Top Wired and Wireless Temperature and Strength Concrete Sensors. This post was written by Aali Alizadeh, the CEO and Co-Founder of Giatec Scientific Inc. Giatec Scientific Inc. is a global company revolutionizing the construction industry by bringing smart testing technologies and real-time data collection to the forefront of every jobsite.
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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 Equipment
JULY 16, 2020
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation reported that 95 percent of respondents in the equipment leasing industry have offered payment deferrals. The July Covid-19 Impact Survey of the Equipment Finance Industry covered July 1-11, and 77 leasing executives responded.
ENR Construction
JULY 16, 2020
Banking on a strong 2019 with a record survey revenue total, companies find ways to manage though the pause and take advantage of new market opportunities to regain momentum in 2020 and beyond
Construction Equipment
JULY 16, 2020
Casella is supporting environmental consultants and managers within the construction and demolition sectors with a new initiative to make environmental data more accessible.
ENR Construction
JULY 16, 2020
Set to take effect in 2021, the law will require sea-level impact projection studies for state-funded projects.
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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!
Construction Equipment
JULY 16, 2020
Two-thirds of construction firms do not use real-time field data collection methods, relying on paper and spreadsheets, according to research conducted by AboutTime Technologies, supplier of the WorkMax field-data app.
ENR Construction
JULY 16, 2020
Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena aims to be the first International Living Future Institute Zero Carbon certified professional sports venue in the world.
Construction Equipment
JULY 16, 2020
Viewpoint and the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) announced a joint endeavor to provide in-depth visibility into important financial, project, and industry benchmarks to help contractors more reliably deliver projects on time and on budget.
BD+C
JULY 16, 2020
A Skanska executive offers 10 tips to make the best use of salvaged construction materials in a Living Building post. The advice includes: · Early integration of the project team. This allows contractors to advise designers early on the practicality of using salvaged materials. · Work with local reuse organizations. These groups obtain materials from deconstructed buildings and may have what you need close by.
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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!
Construction Equipment
JULY 16, 2020
Telematics provider Lytx has announced new data on how their machine vision and artificial intelligence (MV+AI)-powered technology, used to detect and alert drivers and fleets of distractions and risky behaviors in real time, has enabled fleets and drivers to identify and correct significantly more…
ENR Construction
JULY 16, 2020
Motorists groups and taxpayer advocates write that highway work zone speed cameras are a corrupt enterprise designed to defraud motorists, while contractors and DOTs tout their effectiveness at stopping accidents. What if both are partially correct?
Construction Equipment
JULY 16, 2020
Free resources from AIHA educate construction industry leaders about the health risks associated with construction work.
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