Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Used for years by firms like Clark, Skanska and PCL, reality capture is the undisputed tool for conceptualizing built environments in useful data models, experts explain in this primer on the technology.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
Different types of hazards are associated with excavation of soil. for instance, failure of soils at sides of trenches and pits, movement of.
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Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
The construction industry continues to invest heavily in safety management. Smart contractors understand that safety must be both a core value and a strategic priority. Safety performance affects your ability to bid and win work and to negotiate contracts. As such, safety is a key driver of a construction company’s productivity, quality and profitability.
Construction Marketing
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
A complete how-to guide for construction marketers in need of identifying and selecting a new marketing, advertising, creative, promotion, public relations, or digital agency. No question, choosing an agency partner is a critical decision. This Marketing Agency Selection Guide will help improve the process by defining the reasons for hiring or firing an agency, along with details on eleven (11) types of agencies, and a 4-Step Agency Selection Process.
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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.
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
Last Thursday the EPA and Department of the Army announced that the agencies are repealing a 2015 rule that had proposed to expand the definition of “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act. Despite claims from some activists that “the sky is falling” with this change in environmental regulation, the real impact will be little more than the acorn that fell on Chicken Little’s head, because the agencies are at the same time recodifying the longstanding and accepted regulatory defin
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Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
There are several "easy questions about hiring that any legitimate employer will be able to answer" to avoid the fate of Salvador Almonte Jr., who allegedly cheated his workers out of $1 million in workers' comp insurance premiums, an attorney told Construction Dive.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
The capacity of the soil to allow the loads coming from the foundation is called bearing capacity of the soil. It is essential to know the bearing.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
There are several factors that may increase a worker’s potential exposure to vibration. Through research and development, Hilti has worked to help minimize power tool vibration using active vibration reduction (AVR) systems. This technology reduces vibration by up to two-thirds compared to conventional tools, allowing the products and tools to be used longer.
GCP Applied Technologies
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Reducing CO2 through clinker replacement. Phillip.fry@gc…. Tue, 09/03/2019 - 10:28. GCP Applied Technologies. September 03, 2019. One approach to reducing carbon footprint is to use supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) to lower the clinker factor of cement. Each 1% drop in clinker factor can reduce emitted CO 2 by 8-9 kg/cement tonne. However, increasing the SCM level to lower the clinker factor usually results in somewhat poorer cement performance.
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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.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
They're the top young leaders of the commercial design and construction industry—40 outstanding individuals who have excelled not only in their chosen fields of work but also in service to their clients, their firms, their professions, and their communities. Meet the BD+C 40 Under 40 Class of 2019! . See Also: BD+C's 40 Under 40 Class of 2018. .
Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
What is BIM software? That’s a question that lately is attracting more and more attention to the construction industry. Interestingly enough, there are many different answers to it, as well. The truth is that Building Information Modeling is much more than a software solution, as it touches upon the way you organise your workflows, collaborate.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
The move would offer a lot of benefits for contractors that specialize in school construction, but it has also raised questions about the role that project labor agreements play in the measure.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
Guidelines for the construction of concrete foundations can be obtained from Building Codes such as American Concrete Institute and Indian Standards,
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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?
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Every year, the federal government and state governments award billions in construction contracts. According to the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS), in 2018, the 20 federal agencies that spent the most on construction awarded $27 billion in contracts. How can you get a slice of that pie? Details here. .
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has released its 2019 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity reporting overall new business volume grew 4.4 percent in the equipment finance industry in 2018. Also in the report, in 2018: Construction equipment represented 13.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Hospitality is hot—and, as we shall see, it’s also cool. Very cool. The global hotel construction pipeline hit a 10-year high in 2018, according to Lodging Econometrics. In the U.S., nearly 670,000 rooms were in development or under construction last year—116,000 rooms shy of the 2008 peak. New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, Dallas, and Houston are particularly robust.
Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
What is a daily progress report in construction? Each day on a construction job site is different from the last and those who are involved need to be kept in the loop of what has occurred. One of the easiest ways to do that is by filing a daily progress report. These reports can include.
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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.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
As Congress begins its fall session today, it faces many issues of importance to the industry, such as road construction and replacing military project funds deferred for the wall.
Green Industry Professionals
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
More lawn maintenance contractors are branching into the pesticide-application game. Here’s what you’d need to do if you’re thinking about doing so yourself.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Process connectivity encourages the team to apply foresight and anticipate potential claims categories to help eliminate surprises over the course of the work. Identifying weaknesses during preplanning is a straightforward way to put the company and managers in a better position to adapt and adjust. .
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
S&P Global reports that construction on the Constitution Pipeline will resume after New York waived its water quality authority, according to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
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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!
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Many types of zero energy (ZE) buildings can be constructed with no added upfront cost, and some commercial buildings can see return on investment in as little as one year, according to a report by U.S. Green Building Council Massachusetts Chapter.
Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Congratulations! After a long and demanding process, you have finally been awarded a contract by a client. As soon as you receive the letter of award, confirming your selection for a particular contract, you need to move fast and plan ahead. In some cases, a “standstill period” might be required. This gap between letting all.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
The Ascent tower in Milwaukee, constructed with mass timber, received approval from authorities to add 9 feet to its vertical height, bringing it to 23 stories by the time construction is finished.
Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Since the construction industry began to rebound in 2013, demand for modular off-site construction has increased. Between 2014 and 2017, the market is estimated to have progressed by 26% and is set to grow another 4% per year from 2018 to 2020.
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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!
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
According to a Kabbage survey of construction firms, 28% cited cash flow as the biggest challenge during their first year in business, outweighing finding new customers. As your business grows, the struggle to manage a positive cash flow may continue.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
Introduced in North America at ICUEE in 2015, the 74-horsepower JCB 3CX Compact backhoe loader targets utility applications, road construction, and urban job sites requiring power and maneuverability in a small package.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Scientists are learning more about the natural range of variation in human cognition. Investigations have given rise to the concept of “neurodiversity,” for people who aren’t neurotypical and function under conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit syndrome, dyslexia, and Tourette syndrome. An estimated 15% to 20% of people are what’s known as “neurodivergent.
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