Construction Business Owner

MAY 12, 2020

Promote to rotator No. Rotator Image. Status of webinar Featured. Thu, 06/18/2020 - 12:00. 4 p.m. EDT. tktktk. Today’s reality has forced businesses to quickly implement their continuity plans and put them to the test. And it’s become crystal clear which of their business processes are critical to maintaining operations. Accounts payable (AP) tops that list, as businesses literally can’t function without processing payments.

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The Constructor

MAY 12, 2020

The critical depth is defined as the maximum depth of excavation of soil that can be performed without any failure. Critical depth is one of the.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 12, 2020

Here is a recommended list of considerations if you are seeking the best construction cost estimating solution for your organization. Collaborative environment – Even if there is only one estimator, it is critical to share current, actionable information with multiple internal and external parties. Integral locally researched detailed line item construction cost database – Having a current, open, locally researched detail unit price cost database is critical.

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BD+C

MAY 12, 2020

The Coronavirus Pandemic forced 98% of all public libraries across the United States to close in April ( American Library Association ). While we miss our libraries, it’s been inspiring to see the creativity and dedication library workers have shown as they’ve taken steps to continue serving the public beyond the doors of the library.

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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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Job Order Contracting

MAY 12, 2020

“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” Henry ford. Efficient life-cycle management of the built environment in the public sector has remained an elusive goal. It is also a regularly mandate that has simply not been met by most Federal, County, State, and Local Governments. The process is well defined and requires a process focused environment and associated robust information management and decision-support capabilities.

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BD+C

MAY 12, 2020

This content originally appeared on Gensler’s Dialogue blog. . . As experience designers, we think of friction as any moment that prevents an uninterrupted flow through the built environment, and we try to come up with solutions that can create “frictionless experiences.”. In the workplace, digital solutions and platforms have eliminated some of the noise by improving guest check-in, conference room booking, company communications, wayfinding, food and beverage service, and more.

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Construction Dive

MAY 12, 2020

Some owners are delaying, canceling or rebidding projects in what is perceived to be an emerging buyer's market, said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.

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BD+C

MAY 12, 2020

Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 7.8 months in April, the series’ lowest reading since the third quarter of 2012. Based on an ABC member survey conducted April 20-May 4, the results indicate that confidence among U.S. construction industry leaders inched higher last month compared to the historically low levels observed in the March survey.

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Construction Dive

MAY 12, 2020

Optimize multi-story projects with three long-span composite floor systems that meet your demands.

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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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Construction Equipment

MAY 12, 2020

While the coronavirus pandemic is causing declines in local sales tax revenue, it’s also caused some lowering of prices for city street projects. Because of this, increased competitive bidding has resulted in at least $1.

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Construction Dive

MAY 12, 2020

The boring machines' milestone marks the first of three for the tunnels in the first segment of the $9.3 billion Purple Line subway project.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 12, 2020

The American Road and Transportation Builders Association has produced a video that shows contractors how to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as Covid-19 in work zones.

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Business Facilities

MAY 12, 2020

Following the COVID-19 shutdown, CFOs face lower anticipated revenues, reconfigured workplaces, and a workforce worried about returning to work safely, according to PwC survey. - Read: As Businesses Reopen, CFOs Grow Hopeful But Employee Fears Linger at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Construction Equipment

MAY 12, 2020

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Twitter Monday that the company's factory in Alameda County, California, will reopen despite the county's shutdown orders. "Tesla is restarting production today against Alameda County rules. I will be on the line with everyone else.

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Construction Junkie

MAY 12, 2020

Offering a time and material (T&M) quote can be a great way to quickly agree to terms on a project with a tight timeline, which can be a perfect solution for the uncertain times we’re currently in. On the other hand, T&M can be a source of heartburn for owners and contractors, because costs can come as a surprise by the end of the project, which can lead to disputes.

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ENR Construction

MAY 12, 2020

Gov. Newsom extends claim potential to all workers outside the home, beyond what other states have done; AGC, Chamber voice concerns about rebutting claims and benefit costs.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 12, 2020

A significant portion of Covid-19 prevention strategies is the wearing of a mask when social distancing is impossible or irregular. For construction workers, safety masks are not a new piece of personal protection equipment, but more workers will be wearing them than have in the past.

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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.

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ENR Construction

MAY 12, 2020

Design Firm of 2020 Jaros, Baum & Bolles recalibrates to meet clients’ demands for sustainability, technological expertise and COVID-19 health care and prevention.

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Building Radar

MAY 12, 2020

The construction industry , by its very nature, is one of the largest consumers of materials and produces more waste than any other sector. The need and importance of sustainability in construction has become a debated topic due to growing concerns over climate change and the finite nature of resources. This inturn has increased pressure on construction firms to reduce their environmental impact.

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ENR Construction

MAY 12, 2020

Gov. Newsom extends claim potential to all workers outside the home, beyond what other states have done; AGC, Chamber voice concerns about rebutting claims and benefit costs.

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Flynn

MAY 12, 2020

Flynn scores back-to-back Roofing Canada Awards. Flynn for the win! The home of Toronto’s boys of summer got a new roof for its 30th birthday, and Flynn has scored its second Roofing Canada Award in a row (fourth in seven years!). Flynn shares the award with Dean-Chandler. The 345,000 sq. ft. retractable dome is decidedly *not* flat. Our crews worked from custom swing stages, and they knocked it out of the park!

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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

MAY 12, 2020

Long Island Rail Road’s $2.6-billion expansion features an unusually intense outreach program and a jacking method from Europe.

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Constructlaw

MAY 12, 2020

Ted R. Gropman Cindy J. Lee On April 17, the California Court of Appeal decided Crosno Construction, Inc. v. Travelers Casualty & Surety Company of America,1 effectively narrowing the scope of enforceable “pay-when-paid” provisions in construction subcontracts to the extent the subcontractor seeks recovery against a general contractor’s payment bond surety.

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CivilJungle

MAY 12, 2020

What Is a Concrete Surface Retarder? Surface retarders, also know surface “deactivators,” are applied to fresh concrete to chemically delay the set of the surface mortar. Unlike concrete set retarders, they allow the rest of the concrete to cure normally , without affecting the setting rate or strength gain. Because surface retarders work their magic by stopping the hydration process down to a controlled depth, the underlying concrete will harden properly while allowing easy removal

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Natural Building

MAY 12, 2020

Jennifer Jacques’s daughter Asha came home unpectedly early when the University of Maine announced that it would close for the semester in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Jacques then had four people — herself, her oldest, her younger daughter and her toddler son, along with a dog and two cats — in a tiny house containing 660 square feet.

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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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BD+C

MAY 12, 2020

1. Watch Bjarke Ingels discuss Mars Science City, BIG's prototype Martian city in Dubai (BD+C) . "Bjarke Ingels has joined the building-on-Mars party. BIG's prototype Martian city, dubbed Mars Science City, is designed to be an environment dedicated to the knowledge, education, and exhibition of the technologies necessary to inhabit mars.".

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ENR Construction

MAY 12, 2020

Three international firms have prequalified to finance, design, build and operate the $1-billion Rv. 555 for 25 years.

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Construction Test

MAY 12, 2020

Coronavirus has given us a new vocabulary. “Social distancing”, “self-isolation”, “community spread” and “flattening the curve” slip easily into our conversations, and on the fringe, “immunity passports”, something that might change the way we travel. The immunity passport is a document that says the bearer is free from coronavirus.

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