Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

As we suffer from climate change and temperatures rise over the years, we must adapt our lifestyles. Recently, the focus on sustainable living has increased. Sustainable living refers to incorporating environmentally friendly policies. Construction and building are significant areas where we need to introduce sustainable practices. While construction practices have not been environmentally friendly, going green has several benefits for construction companies.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Want to better understand your construction projects' financial health? The secret is timely, accurate work-in-progress (WIP) reporting.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Regarding construction, one of the most important things to keep in mind is load distribution. Properly distributed loads help prevent damage and failure to bends and shear walls. However, common mistakes when distributing loads can lead to costly repairs or accidents. Here are some tips on how you can optimize load distribution for your next […].

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Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Here is one secret of the trade to save significant time during pre-construction, by giving your contractor a ballpark budget before design and/or estimating starts, an owner can take a shortcut in the preliminary phase and get to construction sooner. When the timing matters, how much you’re willing to spend will make the process move along much faster.

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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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Lets Build

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The global construction market is worth trillions —and it’s still growing each year. The industry is crucial for economic growth and development, providing the foundation for basically every other industry to operate on. But the industry is plagued with challenges and inefficiencies, from resource wastage to poor construction workforce management techniques.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2022

PROVEN FORMULA FOR EFFICIENT FACILITIES Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Construction. Robust Process Integration + Common Shared Cost/Technical Information + Supporting Tech = Measurably Improved Cost Management. Integrating People, Process, Information, and Technology with proven industry best practices and organization-specific requirements into a proven cost management solution.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Managing a contraction site or other related projects requires investing in heavy equipment like excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, trenchers, graders, and compactors, among others. There are several benefits of utilizing these machines. For one, they help enhance the efficiency of processes and increase the rate of output. Besides, they facilitate activities that can’t be done manually.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Earthing is the instantaneous discharge of electrical energy by passing charges directly to the earth using a low-resistance cable. Different types of the earth are used to link the metallic parts of electrical appliances or installations to the earth to prevent or lessen the risk of electrocution. The different forms of earthing include plate earthing […].

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This past year has been an interesting one for the construction folks, to say the least. In 2022, we kicked off strong with four consecutive months of increased construction spending. However, supply chain bottlenecks, inflation, and labor shortages all remained significant challenges for the construction industry. A 2022 study by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk found that 93% of construction firms have unfilled positions. .

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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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Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It’s a curious paradox that few industries are as tightly regulated and controlled as the construction sector, yet at the same time, few industries are as vulnerable to unexpected events. From ambient weather to subcontractor failures, construction projects can be derailed in numerous ways. From a builder’s perspective, many potential risk factors can be anticipated and pre-emptively resolved by developing a construction quality management plan.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Inside the Advantages of Construction Management Software. ccapoccia. Sat, 12/31/2022 - 07:39. Contractors can’t afford slowdowns or inefficiencies during a project. Construction management (CM) software allows for constant communication, documentation and collaboration, ensuring the project stays on track and on budget. CM software assists the general contractor in all aspects of project review, minimizing risk by creating built-in workflows to ensure no details are missed — all without typical

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 14, 2022

A robust facilities sustainment solution is critical to any real property owner. #1. A current real property inventory of all critical facilities systems – Foundations, Floors, Exterior Walls, Exterior Windows, Exterior Doors, Roof Coverings, Interior Construction, Casework, Doors, Partitions, Interior Windows, Stairs, Wall Finishes, Floor Finishes, Ceilings, Elevators/Lifts/Conveying Systems, Plumbing, Domestic Water Equipment, Sanitary Waste, Specialty Piping Systems, Gas Monitors, Flow Monito

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Lumber Prices Fall to Lowest Level Since 2020. ldeakins. Wed, 12/07/2022 - 10:30. Lumber prices have plummeted to their lowest level since June 2020 as builder confidence falls for the 11th consecutive month. Lumber prices fell to their lowest level since June 2020 on Monday as surging mortgage rates continue to slow home sales and put a major dent in home builder confidence.

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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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The Constructor

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Construction safety is a critical concern in the construction industry, and its importance is only increasing due to the escalating complexity of projects and challenges. Unfortunately, traditional safety measures are no longer enough to keep workers and property safe in our increasingly tech-savvy world. This is why construction safety must evolve to meet current needs […].

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is critical in keeping projects running smoothly. BIM gives contractors, engineers, and project managers an intelligent model for their built assets, enabling stakeholders to plan, collaborate, and execute the project effectively. . Simply put, BIM keeps everyone on the same page. But there’s much more to the technology that impacts both your field teams and those working from the office. .

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The Association of Professional Builders’ 2022 annual report on the state of residential construction included some alarming findings: Almost one-third of global residential construction projects were delivered late in 2021. Less than half of residential builders understand their fixed expenses per job and per day. More residential projects went over budget in 2021 compared to previous years.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Nominate Now: CBO's Sustainability VIP Is Back. Recognizing the leaders of sustainable practices & programs. Kathy Wells. Tue, 12/27/2022 - 17:49. Construction Business Owner (CBO) Magazine’s Sustainability VIP recognizes the efforts and ingenuity of those building a better future. Qualifying nominees for Sustainability VIP 2022 include all construction industry professionals — general contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers, etc. — who have developed programs or launched initiativ

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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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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

A Relationship-based Approach to Sustainable Facilities Management is needed to meet current and emerging economic and environmental requirements. Traditional methods for planning, procuring, and delivery repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction are incapable of consistently delivery of quality outcomes on time and on time. Internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams need to be integrated on an early and ongoing basis with a robust programmatic framework.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2022

How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development. ibush. Wed, 12/07/2022 - 09:51. Home builders, trade associations, NGOs, and other groups are aggressively ramping up skilled construction labor training programs to bring more workers into the industry. John Caulfield, Senior Contributing Editor. When Branka Minic became CEO of the Building Talent Foundation (BTF), an Orlando, Fla.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 8, 2022

A dowel bar is a small, round, smooth steel rod used to connect any concrete slab, column, or pavement mechanically without limiting the flexibility of the horizontal joint. These bars are primarily utilized in jointed plain concrete pavement (JPCP) to support the increased stress and load caused by a moving vehicle. As d is the […]. The post Dowel Bars: Purpose, Placement, and Advantages appeared first on The Constructor.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Modular construction is known for saving time and money but has bigger picture potential to impact the future of the construction workforce. Despite so many aspects of the economy and daily lives stalling during the pandemic, modular construction took off. The need to rapidly add or adjust space paved the way for modular solutions which helped meet urgent needs for affordable housing, healthcare facilities and data center capacity, among other things, quickly.

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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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Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The success of any construction project relies on scheduling, costs, and the quality of the finished product. One of the major reasons that construction managers must schedule rework and fight against claims is defects. Achieving zero defects and reaching a zero punch list is key to a high-quality build—we’ll explore a list of construction defects, their causes, and what you can do to avoid them. 3 types of defects in construction.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Learn the Benefits of Push-to-Talk over Cellular, GPS Dispatching & Real-Time Videoconferencing. Get nationwide voice, text & video calling that can be quickly deployed with no infrastructure costs. mhodges. Wed, 12/14/2022 - 09:31. Push-to-Talk over cellular (PoC) is today’s Nextel radio network with nationwide voice, text and video calling that can be quickly deployed with no infrastructure costs.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Primary Lesson for FMers and Real Property Owners… The consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on time and on budget is quite simple. Unfortunately achieving “simple” requires a lot of thinking and hard work, not to mention political will. 4BT.US. The post Primary Lesson for FMers and Real Property Owners appeared first on 4BT.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 20, 2022

6 Barriers to BIM Adoption in the Housing Industry. ibush. Tue, 12/20/2022 - 08:59. Building information modeling has the potential to modernize the housing industry, but residential and low-rise multifamily housing developers face barriers to its adoption. Anna Liza Montenegro. Building information modeling (BIM) is a digital approach to designing buildings using computer-aided tools.

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For construction contractors, productivity is everything. Download this guide to discover how digital production tracking improves project visibility, data collection, and production insights—all in real time.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Foundation heave is the movement of expansive soil due to changes in its moisture content. The foundation heave occurs in various patterns like doming, edge, cyclic, and lateral movement. Differential movement of expansive soil is more damaging than a uniform heave. It mostly affects lightly loaded structures like one or two-storey structures, highways, retaining walls, […].

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Civiconcepts

DECEMBER 30, 2022

What Is Rooftop Rain Harvesting This Rooftop rainwater harvesting system is mostly used for domestic purposes as well as in rural areas the RTRWH system is highly adapted. The rooftop … Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting | Best Method Of Rooftop Rain Water Harvesting | Rain Roof Water Harvesting System Read More ».

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The five men who created Terran Robotics believe their adobe construction process offers a viable and cost-effective solution to the soaring cost of owning a home. They make thick walls with a mixture of clay-rich mud, shredded straw and limestone slurry. Terra’s mission statement is: Turning dirt into affordable, sustainable, comfortable, beautiful homes.

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