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How Digital-First Practices Can Transform Your Client's Journey

Construction Business Owner

From artificial intelligence providing data-driven clinical decision support, to physicians and hospital staff in the healthcare industry, to big data automation informing better investment decisions across financial service firms, digital transformation has completely revolutionized a wide range of industries. However, the AEC industry has been traditionally slow to adopt these advanced technologies, especially within business development.

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‘Tis the Season to Give Thanks

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The holiday season is upon us again, and while gratitude should be expressed year-round, this season serves as a helpful reminder.

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Study finds maternity benefits for construction tradeswomen financially feasible

Construction Dive

“This benefit is long overdue," said a union rep who has seen a leave program be successful. "We want to equip our members with what they need to both work in the construction industry and to raise a family.

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Overcoming the Odds

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A look at why Caldwell Marine and ECI Drilling won the 2019 Viewpoint Construction Award for ‘Most Challenging Project’.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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.

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Linear Measurements in Surveying by Direct Method

The Constructor

Linear measurements in surveying can be performed by mainly three methods namely direct method, electromagnetic methods and optical methods. The.

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The Real Lemon in the Bunch: Understanding Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts

Best Practices Construction Law

As you may be aware, one of the greatest risks on a construction project involves the payment process. Just like my kids expect to be paid for the lemonade they sell, contractors and subcontractors expect to be paid on a timely basis once the work has been performed. Contractors have a means of shifting the risk of non-payment by the owner to its subcontractor by including a certain payment provisions in the subcontract agreement.

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Esports stadium in Philly may herald a trend and new construction niche

Construction Dive

Comcast Spectacor teamed with Cordish Cos. and architect Populous to customize a game day experience unlike traditional sports venues. Continued growth in esports may create a new segment for contractors to target.

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PerceptIn Relocating Global HQ To Indiana

Business Facilities

PerceptIn will conduct R&D for its autonomous low-speed electric vehicles (LSEVs) and create up to 160 new, high-wage jobs at the Indiana IoT Lab – Fishers by 2022. - Read: PerceptIn Relocating Global HQ To Indiana at BusinessFacilities.com.

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[VIDEO] Robot Dog Finds Construction Job

Construction Equipment

Boston Dynamics, the creator of robotic dog, Spot, has started putting the machine to work on pilot projects. According to an article in Fast Company, the first to debut a full application using Spot is a German-American firm called Holobuilder.

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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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Temporary quarters: Senate of Canada Building

BD+C

Canada’s Parliamentary complex, in Ottawa, is undergoing a massive 10-year restoration that includes the Centre Block, which houses the government’s two parliamentary chambers. A project team led by Diamond Schmitt Architects and KWC Architects has converted the city’s 1912 train station into a stately interim home for one of those chambers, the Senate.

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Moving your inspections online: Four surprising things you'll learn once you make the leap

Construction Dive

Are your competitors winning more work because of their processes? Surprisingly yes. And here’s why.

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Redefining lost urban spaces: 5 ways to turn a laneway into a “lanescape”

BD+C

Have you ever noticed a laneway that wasn’t living up to its potential? Does a laneway in your neighborhood mainly serve delivery trucks, parked cars, and dumpsters, instead of acting as a place for community activity? Whenever we walk past a certain laneway near our office, we begin to dream up possibilities for this laneway and others like it. This dream “lanescape” of ours, located in the heart of Toronto, has the potential to become a fantastic space.

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ICC Launches Global Initiative on Building Resilience

Contractor Magazine

Code developers, emergency management officials, and climate scientists come together to explore common threats.

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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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Number of LEED commercial building projects surpasses 100,000

BD+C

LEED reached another milestone recently when the certification program surpassed 100,000 commercial projects.

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Trimble, Hilti Partner on Site Robot Project

Construction Equipment

Trimble and Hilti will work with the Spot Robot platform to develop an robot that will automate tasks on a job site. The effort will integrate the companies’ construction-management software, GNSS technology, and reality-capture devices with the robotic platform developed by Boston Dynamics.

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Shipping containers recycled for use as self-storage units, covered by colorful insulated metal panels

BD+C

GreenSpace Holdings LLC is focused on constructing “cost-reducing self-storage solutions with an emphasis on environmental conservatism.” The company’s most recent project is a 181,000 square-foot facility in Houston and it will be a part of the CubeSmart franchise. TMS Contractors LLC of Houston handled the design and construction of the project, incorporating reclaimed shipping containers encased in an attractive exterior – insulated metal panels from Metl-Span.

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AEM Names 2020 Leadership

Construction Equipment

Jeffrey Reed has been named 2020 chair of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Reed is president/CEO of Reed International/VSS Macropaver. Rodney Schrader, chair/CEO of Komatsu America, has been named chair of the CE (Construction Equipment) sector board.

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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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EGIA Weekly Show: The Importance of Your Brand Promise

Contractor Magazine

You must communicate your brand promise to everyone in your marketplace.

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John Deere Updates 312GR, 314G, 316GR, 317G, 318G Loaders

Construction Equipment

John Deere has upgraded its 312GR, 314G, 316GR, and 318G skid steer loaders and its 317G compact track loader. The five G Series loaders are designated “small frame” by the company, with rated operating capacities from 1,550 pounds on the 312GR skid steer loader to 2,125 pounds on the 317G CTL.

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Difference Between Plinth Level, Sill Level, and Lintel Level.

CivilJungle

Types of Level in the Building as Below Ground Leval / Floor Level Natural Ground Level Floor Finishing Level Existing Ground Level Plinth Level Sill Level Lintel Level What Is Ground-Level / Floor Level? G.L. full name is Ground Level. F.L. full name is Floor Level. The term ‘Ground Floor’ or ‘Ground Level’ is used to […].

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Online Tool Aids with OSHA Rules on Crane Operators

Construction Equipment

A web-based tool designed to help employers navigate OSHA’s rules on crane operator qualifications contains a directory of accredited crane operator certification programs. “Who’s Accredited?

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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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Type of Brick in Brick Masonry English Bond & Flemish Bond

CivilJungle

Various types of bonds in brick masonry used for wall construction are classified depends on bonding style and laying of bricks in walls. The bond pattern used in brick masonry is developed by the mortar filling between two layers of bricks and in grooves when bricks are laid adjoining to each other on layers in […].

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States' Capital Spending Climbs 9% in Fiscal 2019

ENR Construction

State budget officers' group shows strong growth in transportation capital expenditures.

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Variable Speed Pumps and Pressure Sensors

Contractor Magazine

How new technology water pumps with pressure sensors are meeting the needs of 21st Century living.

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Liebherr develops augmented reality app

Digger Blog

Liebherr has developed an app for augmented reality (AR), bringing virtual construction sites to life.

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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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GBCI Rolls Out ISSP Professional Credentials

Contractor Magazine

The ISSP credentials recognize individuals with the skills to foster innovation and embed sustainable practices.

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Apple starts construction on $1B Austin, Texas, campus

Construction Dive

The tech giant's push to house 15,000 employees near one of its facilities is the latest example of tech-related construction in the booming but still affordable city.

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A Viewpoint on Thanksgiving

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Here's what happened when we asked our employees this question: what are you thankful for?