August, 2020

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There’s Still Time To Invest In Qualified Opportunity Zones

Business Facilities

The IRS has extended a critical deadline for investments in Qualified Opportunity Zones until the end of the year, hoping to entice investors who have largely sat on their money during the global pandemic. - Read: There’s Still Time To Invest In Qualified Opportunity Zones at BusinessFacilities.com.

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3 key reasons to continue construction training even amid the pandemic

Construction Dive

Learn why proactive companies have successfully managed to maintain training through difficult times.

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What Employment Laws Could Look Like After COVID-19

Construction Business Owner

What Employment Laws Could Look Like After COVID-19. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 08/06/2020 - 14:02. The reopening of America’s workplaces is creating a variety of challenges for employees and employers alike. In some cases, employers attempting to resume operations are hampered, and in some instances, they are unable to do so due to laid-off employees’ reluctance or refusal to return to work.

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It’s Time to Take Control of Your Construction Field Data

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In 15 minutes, learn how ViewpointOne can help a foreman, project manager and payroll manager all capture and review data to improve workflows.

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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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How to Repair Honeycomb in Concrete Structures?

The Constructor

Honeycomb is a rough and stony concrete appearance with air spaces between aggregates. It may occur due to improper concrete workability, improper.

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Is offsite construction the answer to jobsite safety concerns?

GCP Applied Technologies

Is offsite construction the answer to jobsite safety concerns? Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 08/26/2020 - 10:37. GCP Applied Technologies. August 26, 2020. While some folks commonly think of precast as grey concrete, used for sewer systems or structural elements, it can also be used to construct entire buildings, including schools, office structures, and condominiums.

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Top 10 cities for construction workers

Construction Dive

Small and midsize cities pay above-average construction wages and boast modest costs of living that make them excellent locations for workers in the industry, according to a new analysis.

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5 Ways To Promote Worker Health & Safety During the Pandemic

Construction Business Owner

5 Ways To Promote Worker Health & Safety During the Pandemic. Elizabeth Manning. Mon, 08/24/2020 - 16:46. 5 important considerations to promote a safe and healthy construction jobsite during the pandemic.

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How to Streamline the Construction Timecard Process

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How modern construction software can help make HR processes more efficient and mitigate errors associated with construction timecards.

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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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What is Parametric Modeling?

The Constructor

Parametric modeling (or parametric design) is the creation of a digital model based on a series of computer-generated rules or algorithms, known as.

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Construction Procurement – Accelerate Change, or Fail

Job Order Contracting

Construction procurement planning is critical to the success of facilities management and all related repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build activities. Focus upon best value based processes, long-term service provider partnerships, LEAN construction delivery methods, and enabling collaborative technologies can lead to measurable and significantly improved outcomes.

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Protecting steel in concrete

GCP Applied Technologies

Protecting steel in concrete. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 08/20/2020 - 14:03. GCP Applied Technologies. August 20, 2020. Corrosion of reinforcement and other embedded steel elements is the leading cause of deterioration and loss of durability in concrete structures. Corrosion of reinforcement and other embedded steel elements is the leading cause of deterioration and loss of durability in concrete structures.

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$9.6B worth of infrastructure projects delayed or canceled during COVID-19

Construction Dive

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association released a report detailing projects that have been delayed or canceled by 44 states, transportation authorities and local governments.

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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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How to Lead Your Team Through a Pandemic

Construction Business Owner

How to Lead Your Team Through a Pandemic. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 08/14/2020 - 10:55. Take a breath. If the true test of a good leader is how they handle the tough times, 2020 has been a test for the ages. Navigating an economic recession in the midst of an unprecedented global health crisis is no small task, but the construction leaders in this article have taken on the challenge and come out stronger for it.

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Komatsu Rebrands Mining Product Lines

Construction Equipment

Komatsu has announced plans to rebrand its underground hard rock equipment, surface wheel loaders, and new line of blasthole drills to reflect the company’s focus on growth in these areas.

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What to Do if Estimated Settlement of a Building Exceeds Allowable Limits?

The Constructor

If the estimated settlement of a building exceeds the allowable settlement, then the designer can choose the following methods to cope with the.

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T-Mobile Will Create Up To 500 New Jobs In Virginia

Business Facilities

The wireless network operator will invest $30 million to relocate one of its Customer Experience Centers to Henrico County, VA. - Read: T-Mobile Will Create Up To 500 New Jobs In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Choosing Weather Barriers: Mechanically-Attached vs. Self-Adhered

GCP Applied Technologies

Choosing Weather Barriers: Mechanically-Attached vs. Self-Adhered. michael.delros…. Mon, 08/17/2020 - 17:50. GCP Applied Technologies. August 17, 2020. Today, there are an overwhelming amount of weather barrier product choices available to contractors. Their performance varies widely. Some believe that because a product has met all the requirements of the building code, that it is the right choice for their project.

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5 red flags that a job might not be worth the risk

Construction Dive

In challenging economic times, contractors need to be especially vigilant for warning signs such as uncertain financing, incomplete drawings or an owner with a bad reputation, experts say.

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How to Implement a Safe COVID-19 Travel Policy

Construction Business Owner

How to Implement a Safe COVID-19 Travel Policy. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 08/27/2020 - 11:29. It’s been months since the coronavirus pandemic first hit the United States, but rules and regulations about how to operate safely continue to fluctuate. What’s remained the same, however, is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) saying that limiting contact with others is the best way to protect yourself and others from getting sick.

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[VIDEO] Roads Paved Using Recycled Plastic

Construction Equipment

A California company has devised a process that integrates recycled plastic into road repaving, an innovation that could revolutionize the industry while yielding environmental benefits.

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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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How to Determine Termination Point of Piles in Construction?

The Constructor

Deciding on the termination point of piles during the construction process is a critical task. The actual pile termination level may increase or.

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Reconstruction could be COVID-19’s silver lining

BD+C

The spread of the coronavirus has had a devastating impact on the U.S. and worldwide economies. But that spread also created health and wellness scenarios for the built environment that lend themselves to reconstruction and renovation, say AEC firms. “I anticipate an increase in renovation/reconstruction as buildings are adapted to COVID-required standards,” says Guy Geier, FAIA, FIIDA, LEED AP, Managing Partner with FX Collaborative.

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Why Construction Projects Go Over Budget

cnstrctr

And what you can do to prevent them from going over. The post Why Construction Projects Go Over Budget appeared first on cnstrctr.

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Study finds COVID-19 protocols led to a 7% loss on construction projects

Construction Dive

Based on data that has ramifications for the entire industry, a new report from a subcontractor association also said that its members have taken a nearly 18% hit to productivity since the coronavirus outbreak began.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

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!

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How Hoar Construction Built a Ship in a Bottle

Construction Business Owner

How Hoar Construction Built a Ship in a Bottle. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 08/18/2020 - 17:19. All projects have challenges, but the location and environmental setting of a construction site is perhaps the most influential factor in a project’s complexity. Specifically, working in tight, occupied spaces brings unique conditions that require extensive planning, communication and problem-solving from a project management standpoint.

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Renewable Energy: Shifting The Balance Of Power

Business Facilities

EIA’s Energy Outlook 2020 forecasts a rapid decline of coal and nuclear power in this decade, the continuing expansion of renewables and the growth of U.S. exports of oil and gas. - Read: Renewable Energy: Shifting The Balance Of Power at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Microtunnelling: Planning, Process, and Construction

The Constructor

Microtunnelling is an efficient trenchless technique for the construction of small diameter tunnels. The method is especially useful for laying.

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