June, 2018

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The Benefits of an Aging Workforce

Construction Business Owner

As the economy continues to expand and improve across virtually every industry, employers are finding it increasingly difficult to hire. The number of baby boomers reaching retirement age—estimated to be almost 10,000 each day—makes the labor shortage even more acute.

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American Girl’s New York City Flagship Store: An Englewood Construction Retail Showcase

HardHatChat

Earlier this year, one of our favorite clients, American Girl, announced plans to take its brand on the road via an American Girl musical debuting with a nationwide tour this fall. At Englewood Construction, we’re proud to say we’ve already been “on tour” with American Girl for the last 10 years, working with the popular retail brand to build, remodel and maintain American Girl Place stores across the country.

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Episode 1 – Women in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Introducing our new Podcast series: A Viewpoint on Construction, Modern Takes on a Transforming Industry. Episode 1: Women in Construction. In this episode of A Viewpoint on Construction, we speak with Tara Kramer, owner of Ri-Ky Roofing and Sheet Metal and Angie Simon president of Western Allied Mechanical Inc. on what it means to be a woman in construction leadership today.

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What is Raised Floor System? Its Advantages and Applications

The Constructor

What is raised floor system? Elevated floor system, which is also termed as access floor system, is a raised structural floor that is placed on a.

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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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Punch list for construction: The ultimate guide

Lets Build

What is a punch list In most cases, a punch list is seen as a document or list of items which define in detail the work that doesn’t comply with the contract requirements, after a significant part of the project is completed. To some extent, this explanation is accurate. Nevertheless, it would be wrong to.

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Waterproof tanking techniques

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproof tanking techniques. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 06/07/2018 - 15:10. GCP Applied Technologies. June 07, 2018. Tanking – also referred to as below grade waterproofing – involves the application of a waterproofing barrier to the walls, the base slab and in some cases to the roof of the below grade structure. The goal of waterproof tanking is to encase the entire envelope of the below grade structure to protect it from water ingress.

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Leveraging BIM in the prefabrication space

Construction Dive

By improving project visibility and coordination between the trades, 3D models can reduce design errors and save offsite construction firms time and money.

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Drive Better Decisions With Cloud, Mobile and Analytics

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Today’s modern data technologies are transforming the way contractors do business. We’ve seen increased cloud adoption , a shift toward mobile technology and an ever-growing amount of data collection (and, in many cases, deeper data analysis). It’s clear there has been a significant technology shift in the construction industry, yet many contractors are still feeling their way through these changes.

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What is the Basis for Selection of Concrete Mix Proportions?

The Constructor

The decision on selecting concrete mixture proportion is the process of optimizing number of favored properties based on the requirements of the.

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Punch list for construction: The ultimate guide

Lets Build

TL;DR A punch list includes all the items that require immediate or future action during the building process. Any aspect of the project that doesn’t comply with the agreed contract specifications can be detected with the help of a well-established punch list. The contractor has to complete every item on the punch list before collecting.

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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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Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 06/07/2018 - 11:16. GCP Applied Technologies. September 17, 2018. Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures. Table of contents. Environmental Challenges. Types of Below Grade Barriers. Waterproofing Below Grade Structures. Specifying Below Grade Waterproofing. Environmental Challenges.

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5 Innovations Revolutionizing the Construction Jobsite

Construction Business Owner

New advances in technology, particularly on the digital side of the spectrum, can do a lot to drive revenue and cut costs. Innovative techniques and processes for project management, new software solutions, the internet of things (IoT) and alternative materials are all making a push into mainstream construction. These opportunities aren’t just science fiction anymore; they’re valuable technologies moving construction into the 21st century.

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How BIM boosted efficiency, collaboration in San Francisco mega project

Construction Dive

Designers, engineers and contractors behind the two-million square-foot Oceanwide Center used 3D modeling software to execute complex design details within an efficient timeline.

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3 Keys for Contractors to Navigate New Revenue Recognition Standards

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Revenue recognition standards were recently updated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board , and these updates will have an impact in the construction industry. To help contractors prepare, Viewpoint recently hosted a webinar on how contractors can get ready for the new standards. The webinar, presented by Tim Wilson, national industry partner for BKD National Construction & Real Estate Group , and Geoffrey Falk, product manager for Spectrum Construction Software , walked contractors th

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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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Common Site Problems During Masonry Construction

The Constructor

Masonry structure is easy to design and construct, but various site issues may occur such as incorrect mix proportions, use of unauthorized.

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Contractor vs Subcontractor: What is the difference?

Lets Build

Contractor vs Subcontractor Both contractors and subcontractors are indispensable for the development and completion of a construction project. Despite their integral role, though, there are still many who don’t really understand the key differences between them. In an effort to clear away confusion, we have prepared a useful guide which describes in detail what unites.

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Speaking Engagements Made Easy: The Ultimate Guide To Finding, Booking, and Crushing Them

Help Everybody Everyday

Finding and booking speaking engagements can seem difficult, especially when you are just starting out. And for some of us, just thinking of getting in front of a crowd to present makes our knees all wobbly. But it doesn’t have to be like that. On my journey to becoming a paid keynote speaker, I made a lot of mistakes. I want to help you avoid those mistakes and make it easy for you to not only book speaking engagements…but crush them.

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How to Utilize Fabric Buildings to Maintain a Safer Jobsite

Construction Business Owner

When an operation needs to mobilize and demobilize quickly, it is crucial that the building itself is both highly durable and safe to transport. Conventional buildings made from steel, red iron or wood can have numerous obstacles when it comes to safe relocation. Disassembling a traditional building before transport requires disconnecting the water mains, electricity and other utilities, which can be dangerous if done improperly.

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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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How to successfully deploy a new construction technology

Construction Dive

By making smart investments in tech and talent, contractors can capitalize on the $1.6 trillion productivity gap between the industry and the economy.

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Mel Robbins Tabbed as Keynote at Viewpoint Collaborate 2018

Viewpoint Construction Technology

It may only be June, but we’re already looking forward to this year’s Viewpoint Collaborate User Conference , which will take place October 15–18 in Portland, Oregon. In addition to including more than 130 sessions, 50 exhibitors and 2,100 attendees from across the country, this year’s event will also focus on the theme of connections — between colleagues, throughout companies and through the use of technology.

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Civil Construction Project Technical Specification and its Contents

The Constructor

What is Technical Specification of a Civil Construction Project? Technical specifications are written requirements and instruction which is used with.

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Contractor vs Subcontractor: What is the difference?

Lets Build

Both contractors and subcontractors are indispensable for the development and completion of a construction project. Despite their integral role, though, there are still many who don’t really understand the key differences between them. In an effort to clear away confusion, we have prepared a useful guide which describes in detail what unites and separates a.

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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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Rebar in Revit: Power up your productivity with BIM Designers

BIM & Beam

Advance BIM Designers is a BIM solution for improving structural project management. It helps users to create, design, document, track and control structural members of a BIM project while also working in multiple BIM environments. GRAITEC Advance BIM Designers – Concrete Series is an innovative series of applications for rebar detailing and modeling using engineering BIM data.

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12 Steps for Developing and Driving Stronger Business Strategies

Construction Business Owner

Benjamin Franklin is credited with saying, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” The purpose of business planning is to set overall goals for your business and to develop a strategy to achieve them. This includes implementing deducting and balancing approaches, making decisions, setting a destination or direction, and action planning. However, many construction companies have no long-term plan, with some even touting, “We just bid and pray.”.

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Forensic BIM: Using modeling to resolve disputes and claims

Construction Dive

With disputes in the industry averaging $21 million, the ability to use BIM to retrospectively verify that the scope of work completed matches what the contract required could save millions in some lawsuits.

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Accelerated Bridge Construction Explained

Viewpoint Construction Technology

It’s no secret that America’s bridges need work. According to a 2016 report from the American Society of Civil Engineers , almost 40 percent of the nation’s bridges have been around for 50 years or longer, and 9.1 percent of bridges are structurally deficient. To address the backlog of work that needs to be done and reduce the time it takes to plan and build bridges, many organizations such as the Accelerated Bridge Construction University Transportation Center at Florida International Universit

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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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What Factors Affects Air Content of Concrete?

The Constructor

Generally, concrete is required to be air entrained event if it is not exposed to freezing and thawing due to important benefits that concrete enjoys.

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What?s the cheapest way to build a house?

Lets Build

That’s the million dollar question for many people out there. Finding the most affordable way to build a house might sound like a lot of work. Truth is that it can be really challenging. Nevertheless, with the right plan and some good research, it can be much easier than you think. What you always need.

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The 2018 Best Construction Blog: Let’s Fix Construction

Construction Marketing Ideas

The 2018 Best Construction Blog is Let’s Fix Construction. This interdisciplinary blog ranked fourth in the popular vote, but one of the three judges gave it first place status, and another ranked it second, and the combination of relative popular vote multiplied by judge’s rankings, pushed the blog to the top in the final evaluation. […].

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How Contractors Are Making the Most of Video

Construction Business Owner

For years now, video has been a leading marketing strategy for small businesses—a cost- and time-efficient way to get the word out—and for much larger Fortune 500 companies, carrying their message in “viral” efficacy across the globe.

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Learn How to Boost Productivity for Every Project

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.