Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 22, 2021

In part one of this two-part series, we look at prefabrication and modular construction trends and how they're growing in the UK.

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The Constructor

APRIL 22, 2021

Bricks are one of the oldest building materials, dating back to 7000 BC for the sun-dried types and 3500 BC for the first kiln-fired blocks. The.

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Lets Build

APRIL 22, 2021

As a project manager, you should always think of the schedule as the heartbeat of your project. One of your top responsibilities is to keep your project’s rhythm at a regular pace. It’s like running a race. If you want to succeed, you need to find the right balance and avoid going too fast or too slow. To make that happen in projects that have a lot of repetition (hospitals, roadwork, apartment blocks), you have to break down your programme into smaller manageable tasks.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 22, 2021

The beverage production company will create up to 111 jobs at its new Midwest headquarters and manufacturing facility in Columbus, IN. - Read: Ninth Avenue Foods Investing $103M In Indiana Facility at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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.

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BD+C

APRIL 22, 2021

Changes in temperature or moisture can wreak havoc on building materials, and brick is no exception. Elastic deformation due to loads, creep, or changes in volume can cause movement, which can crack your project's lovely brickwork. . There are two basic ways to avoid cracks in brick work: 1) minimize the movement, or 2) accommodate movement between materials and assemblies, through a system of movement joints that allow for some give in your brickwork. .

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BD+C

APRIL 22, 2021

At the start of the current semester, SmithGroup entered into a five-year partnership with three Historically Black Universities—Florida A&M University, Hampton University, and Howard University—through which the design firm is providing financial support for programming needs, an internship program, and academic mentorship.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 22, 2021

NAHB Survey Reveals How Builders are Handling High Lumber Prices. cbroderick. Thu, 04/22/2021 - 10:47. It’s a headline builders and consumers have read dozens of times since spring of 2020: lumber prices are skyrocketing. But how are other builders handling cost increases? The National Association of Home Builders asked builders how they are dealing with prices and how long lumber prices are guaranteed in the latest iteration of its NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.

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BD+C

APRIL 22, 2021

Chicago-based Omega Yeast, the largest supplier of brewer’s yeast in the U.S., has recently moved to its new 13,800-sf production facilities after the company outgrew its former space. The company purchased an existing building a block away from the original space, but during the renovation, Omega Yeast realized it was already outpacing this new space as well.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 22, 2021

Precautions and vaccines enable return to pre-pandemic existence, to some degree, but industry participants see virus workplace adaptations as long needed and here to stay.

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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.

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BD+C

APRIL 22, 2021

This week on The Weekly show, BD+C 's Robert Cassidy speaks with three multifamily design experts about the impact of COVID-19 on apartment and condo amenities, based on the 2021 Multifamily Amenities Survey. . Thanks to our episode sponsor. . .

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ENR Construction

APRIL 22, 2021

The 47,000-sq-ft Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta gained status as a Living Building on Earth Day.

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Stok

APRIL 22, 2021

This Earth Month, we’re shining a light on corporate climate action. Tech companies are rising to the occasion and have made some considerable advancements in reaching their ambitious climate commitments. Here we highlight just a few exciting announcements from leaders in the tech space that give us hope for meeting the urgent need for climate action and carbon reduction in the private sector.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 22, 2021

The ENR Top 500 Design Firms spent 2020 adapting to a pandemic. How will they evolve to take on what comes next?

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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?

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Natural Building

APRIL 22, 2021

Pufferfish have inspired a new device that is capable of the highest rate ever of passive solar water purification – according to its creators Xiaohui Xu and colleagues at Princeton University. Based on an advanced hydrogel, the system can rapidly soak up and filter water when cool, and then release clean water when warmed in the Sun. The team hopes their innovation could lead to low-cost and sustainable off-grid purification systems, potentially improving access to clean water for many communit

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ENR Construction

APRIL 22, 2021

Design Firms of the Year are chosen by a vote of the regional ENR editors from across the country based on a carefully selected group of finalists.

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BD+C

APRIL 22, 2021

Alabama’s fire chiefs and construction industry groups are opposing a bill in the legislature that would move oversight of building code compliance on school projects from the state to community colleges and local school boards.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 22, 2021

College Students' Home Design Cleverly Combines Affordability and Adaptability. cbroderick. Thu, 04/22/2021 - 10:57. ADAPTHAUS, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Solar Decathlon 2020 entry, offers up a housing idea for young professional homeowners in need of affordable, flexible housing options. Its name comes from the home’s adaptable features that can be changed to meet the owner’s needs.

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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.

Contractors

BD+C

APRIL 22, 2021

The Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates-designed Autograph Tower, the first supertall tower in Jakarta, has recently topped out. The 1,256-foot tower will anchor the Thamrin Nine mixed-use development. Autograph Tower will be connected to neighboring Luminary Tower, also designed by KPF, via a mixed-use podium. The integrated buildings will include a number of programs and create an active hub for the development. .

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Pro Builder

APRIL 22, 2021

Data Finds Most Buyers Can Afford Median-Priced Homes. cbroderick. Thu, 04/22/2021 - 11:03. Despite home prices rising 15.6% year-over-year, new data from ATTOM Data Solutions found the majority of buyers can still afford a median-priced home. Median home prices were more affordable than historical averages in 52% of counties during the first quarter of 2021, according to The Washington Post.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 22, 2021

Bearing Capacity Definitions. Bearing capacity : It is the loading capacity of the soil. Ultimate bearing capacity ( q u ): That is the least gross pressure that will result in the shear collapse of the supporting soil directly below the foundation. Net ultimate bearing power ( q un ): it is the net strain that can be added to the foundation by external loads that can only initiate the collapse of the underlying soil.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 22, 2021

Dahlin Architecture and Garman Homes Team Up for Concept Home. cbroderick. Thu, 04/22/2021 - 11:07. On this installment of The Weekly, learn what the America at Home Study found out about homeowner preferences and how an architect, home builder, and others worked to create a concept home that meets these new needs. Key findings of the study included flexible use of all spaces, new entry rules, sanitization and hygiene.

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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!

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ENR Construction

APRIL 22, 2021

Chicago alderman allegedly sought favors from developer in return for his approval of landmark building rehabilitation project.

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Work Gearz

APRIL 22, 2021

Have you ever thought of dragging your accessories or other apparel items into mud? No, right? But that’s how you treat your boots everyday. Out of all your work gears , it’s your work boots that are exposed to the harshest of conditions. No matter old or new, they all go through the same condition everyday. That is why waterproofing boots becomes important.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 22, 2021

Chicago Ad. Ed Burke seeks to trade favors for his approval to reconstruct a landmark building.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 22, 2021

The Pros and Cons of Being Your Own Boss in Architecture. dbarista. Thu, 04/22/2021 - 15:32. Life of an Architect Podcast. At one time or another, most architects think about opening their own architectural office. There are all sorts of reasons why this makes sense, but it obviously isn’t the right path for everyone. Thanks to our episode sponsor, BQE CORE ARCHITECT.

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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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ENR Construction

APRIL 22, 2021

Precautions and vaccines are enabling return to pre-pandemic existence, to some degree, but industry participants are seeing workplace adaptations forced by coronavirus as long needed and here to stay.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 22, 2021

Could Built-for-Rent Housing Become the New American Dream? cbroderick. Thu, 04/22/2021 - 10:54. An upcoming picturesque Georgia suburb may be unveiling the new American Dream—single-family rentals. The neighborhood, Beacon Lake Lanier, is 45 miles northeast of Atlanta and features 200 three-, four-, and five-bedroom homes with fenced backyards and sprawling suburban space.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 22, 2021

Republicans see proposal as an opening offer in hoped-for negotiations with Biden, Senate Democrats.

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