Construction Business Owner

MAY 13, 2020

The Definitive To-Do List for Business Success. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 05/12/2020 - 22:59. I have observed thousands of different leaders and business managers—and the varying leadership and business management techniques that they possess—over the last 20 years as a business coach and speaker. Via coaching, peer groups, interviews and surveys, financial reviews and studying systems and processes, I’ve been able to identify the most common factors surrounding the industry’s biggest winners (and

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The Constructor

MAY 13, 2020

A high-performance building is a building that unifies and optimizes all the major high-performance attributes, including energy conservation,

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 13, 2020

How McCarthy Building Co. Fosters Inclusivity in its Workforce. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 05/13/2020 - 15:57. Over the past 10 years, there has been a steady increase in the number of women employed in the construction industry, according to the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). Unfortunately, while there has been growth in the number of female construction workers, the industry has failed to keep up and evolve with its current workforce.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 13, 2020

Why contractors are digitizing data to remove reliance on paper forms and other manual processes and adapt to a changing workforce environment.

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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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Construction Dive

MAY 13, 2020

Attorneys say the big takeaway for construction firms that use PPP loans is to document everything — from the decisions that led to their applications to how they used the proceeds.

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The Constructor

MAY 13, 2020

The ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT) is an emerging technology that enables interaction of uniquely identifiable computing devices that can be embedded.

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Construction Dive

MAY 13, 2020

Contractors using MindForge can send orientation videos to workers through the software's web portal, rather than violate social distancing practices by showing videos in person.

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The Constructor

MAY 13, 2020

Dear all, I would like to know the any graph or relation ship between form work stripping time vs compressive strength of concrete.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 13, 2020

Highway construction work is continuing around the world amid social distancing directives. To assist with the new rules, DKN Capital and LociLabs have developed a social distancing tool called SafeSpace.

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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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Business Facilities

MAY 13, 2020

Respondents who secured Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding were able to retain about 2,400 of their employees and rehire another 331 employees. - Read: Third COVID-19 Survey Tracks Delaware Business Response at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Dive

MAY 13, 2020

The contractor is employing its Shawmut Vitals for daily health screenings and to flag workers who may have been exposed to the virus.

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Business Facilities

MAY 13, 2020

The Empire State is preparing for a future of sustainable growth by investing $150 billion in the nation’s largest infrastructure program and creating innovative workforce development programs to prepare skilled workers for high-tech jobs. - Read: New York: State Of The Future at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 13, 2020

The Associate General Contractors of South Dakota and South Dakota Department of Transportation are looking to get people involved in construction.

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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 Dive

MAY 13, 2020

Construction Dive talks with the president of AA Jedson Co. about running his business during the outbreak, keeping workers safe and potential opportunities presented by the crisis.

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BD+C

MAY 13, 2020

New research has found that insufficient training for construction workers in hospital settings may contribute to fungal disease outbreaks that endanger patients.

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Construction 96

ENR Construction

MAY 13, 2020

Boston Dynamics’ autonomous dog-shaped robot, Spot, is known for its ability to traverse complex terrain and is now being used by construction companies for inspections and LiDAR site scans.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 13, 2020

The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) has launched its Next Practices Initiative, which will focus on driving innovative solutions to solve challenges that the damage prevention industry faces.

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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 13, 2020

The industry that engineers, builds, finances and operates U.S. infrastructure can shorten the recession by leading a "Marshall Plan" now for critical investment and rebuilding.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 13, 2020

MineStar Edge has been added to Caterpillar’s MineStar Solutions suite. Rather than having data in individual silos, Edge enables managers to see how activities early in the process impact those further on.

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Management 63

ENR Construction

MAY 13, 2020

Recent advances in layout technology, robotics and project delivery bridge the gap between design intent and the field.

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Business Facilities

MAY 13, 2020

H-E-B is helping communities, funding groundbreaking research, and supporting its employees and warehouse partners during the COVID-19 pandemic. - Read: H-E-B Pledges $3M To Support Texas During COVID-19 Pandemic at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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 13, 2020

Contractors experienced less demand and approximately 13% of the construction workforce was laid off as the coronavirus pandemic took hold in the US, the Associated General Contractors of America reported.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

MAY 13, 2020

The Dodge Momentum Index moved 6 % lower in April to 135.9 (2000=100) from the revised March reading of 144.5. The momentum index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.

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ENR Construction

MAY 13, 2020

The International Living Future Institute’s drive to increase participation in its sustainable-building programs is gaining momentum.

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BD+C

MAY 13, 2020

1. Designing resilient libraries for a post-covid world (GBBN). "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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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

MAY 13, 2020

But industry groups say more guidance is needed for forgiveness and loans of $2 million or more.

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Construction Test

MAY 13, 2020

NON-ESSENTIAL businesses have been instructed to remain shut during the lockdown as the country battles with the spread of coronavirus. Although this includes car washes, you can still give your car a wash down from your own home. Non-essential businesses have been instructed to close – this includes car washes Credit: Alamy. Can I wash my car during coronavirus lockdown?

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ENR Construction

MAY 13, 2020

Federal lead and copper rule update will require more testing and a public inventory of all tainted lines.

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