January, 2020

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Top trends: 5 ways construction will evolve in 2020

Construction Dive

Though the nation's second-largest industry seems like it doesn't change much, there are myriad, nuanced forces shaping the way contractors do business and buildings get built, and more so now than ever before.

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Autoclaved Aereated Cement Blocks (AAC Blocks)- Manufacture, Properties, and Advantages

The Constructor

Autoclaved Aerated Concrete is an eco – friendly and certified green building material which is lightweight, load-bearing, high-insulating, durable.

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3 Construction Marketing Resolutions for 2020

Construction Marketing

2020: new year, new decade. January is the time that most people make resolutions to better themselves. What about you marketing resolutions for 2020? How could you improve your construction marketing in 2020 and beyond ? Marketing is now mission critical to achieve growth and success in the construction industry. Continue reading to discover the top 3 construction marketing resolutions for this year from the Chairman of the Construction Marketing Association, Neil Brown.

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Tech 101: Construction drones

Construction Dive

Drones are becoming the go-to tool for mapping, inspecting and managing worksites more efficiently and safely. Would your projects benefit from an eye in the sky?

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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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Why Everyone Needs a Drops Prevention Program

Construction Business Owner

How to build & launch a life-saving safety strategy for your business. Thu, 03/26/2020 - 12:00. 2 p.m. EST. Register here! The second biggest cause of fatalities on construction sites is being struck by an object—usually a tool. Learn how to put together a comprehensive Drops Prevention Program that will be easy to roll out on any project, fit the hand tools used daily, and engage your professionals in safe working habits—all while reducing injury/death and meeting the new ANSI/ISEA 121-2018 sta

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Construction at the Movies!

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Our Top 10 List of Movies Prominently Featuring Construction at Work or Construction Jobsites.

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What is Tie Bar in Constructions? Functions, and Design Specifications

The Constructor

Tie Bars are deformed steel bars, deformed epoxy coated steels, or connectors that used to hold faces of rigid slabs in contact, as per AASHTO, 1993.

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What eight leading economists predict for nonresidential construction in 2020 and 2021

BD+C

Following modest increases in construction spending for nonresidential buildings in 2019, economists from eight leading industry organizations forecast slight growth in 2020 and 2021—1.5% and 0.9%, according to AIA's latest Consensus Construction Forecast panel. Public safety, education, healthcare, and office are the bright spots in a market that is entering growth-slowdown mode.

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Stadium projects scoring construction goals in 2020

Construction Dive

Loaded with high-tech features and surrounded by expansive mixed-use developments, they require massive contracts only fit for the all-stars of construction management.

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The Evolution of Construction Tech: 20 Years in Review

Construction Business Owner

The Evolution of Construction Tech: 20 Years in Review. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 01/22/2020 - 13:21. A comprehensive review of the last 20 years of construction technology.

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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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Viewpoint Earns Additional SOC Certifications

Viewpoint Construction Technology

New SOC 1, Type II and SOC 2 and Type II certifications show data security commitment to clients.

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ICUEE Names Chair for 2021 Demo Expo

Construction Equipment

Dave Hughes, VP of global sales for McElroy Manufacturing has been named 2021 show chair for ICUEE, the International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition. He will lead the ICUEE management committee in overall show planning.

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Cost Estimation of Construction Projects

The Constructor

Cost estimation of a project is the process of forecasting the probable cost for the due fulfillment of the project objectives, to the prescribed.

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Robotics in architecture and construction: An industry shift

BD+C

Robotics in architecture and construction is transforming the way architects approach their designs. This technology isn’t just a flash in the pan—it will soon become a fundamental part of the architectural process. Just as the invention of ultra-strong Portland cement and innovative Building Information Modeling (BIM) software dramatically improved the way we design and construct buildings, robotics will have an equally integral role in our industry.

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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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Concrete firm charged for using staffing company to re-hire undocumented workers

Construction Dive

Speed Fab-Crete in Texas and the staffing agency are on the hook for felonies after they were found to be harboring some of the same workers ICE discovered during an earlier Form I-9 audit.

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How You Can Plan to Prevent Rework

Construction Business Owner

How You Can Plan to Prevent Rework. Elizabeth Manning. Mon, 01/27/2020 - 11:23. Use careful planning and a specific employee awareness strategy to cut down on the costs of rework your construction company deals with on every project.

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Animatronic Dinosaur Manufacturer Expanding HQ In Texas

Business Facilities

Billings Productions is building a 50,000-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing facility in Allen, TX to house 350 life-size, animatronic dinosaurs. - Read: Animatronic Dinosaur Manufacturer Expanding HQ In Texas at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Caterpillar 150 AWD Motor Grader

Construction Equipment

The Cat 150 AWD motor grader is an all-wheel drive model. Eco mode delivers up to 10 percent greater fuel efficiency without productivity loss, compared to the predecessor, and owning and operating costs are reduced via new filters and longer service intervals.

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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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What is Irrigation? What are the Types of Irrigation?

The Constructor

Irrigation is defined as the science of artificially providing water to the land in accordance with the “crop requirement” throughout the.

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The workplace should be a tool for improving employee engagement

BD+C

Employees place more value on physical elements that support well-being and convenience—such as natural light, views of the outdoors, and food—than on “service” amenities like fitness centers and onsite childcare.

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NAHB: Multifamily construction starts will rise just 1% in 2020

Construction Dive

Multifamily housing starts have leveled off due to lack of skilled labor, rising material prices and expensive regulatory costs, said a presenter at the International Builders' Show this week.

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The Cost-Benefit Argument for Investing in Tech to Improve Safety

Construction Business Owner

The Cost-Benefit Argument for Investing in Tech to Improve Safety. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 01/29/2020 - 09:45. Why you need construction tech (contech) on your jobsites to keep your workers safe and productive and the cost benefits of doing so.

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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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Definition Of Estimating And Costing

Learn Civil Engineering

Definition of Estimating and Costing The Term ” Estimation” is a most powerful term in civil engineering, lets know all about the “Definition Of Estimating And Costing” What does estimation and Costing mean? Estimate is the method used to measure or quantify the different quantities and the expected Expenditure to be incurred on a particular […].

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Employment Increases in 29 States

Construction Equipment

Thirty-four states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between December 2018 and December 2019, while construction employment increased in 29 states from November to December, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.

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8 Main Purposes of Dams

The Constructor

The primary purpose of dams is for storage and safe retention of water in large quantity which is subsequently released to achieve various purposes.

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Top 4 healthcare design trends that will shape medical planning in the 2020s.

BD+C

Like the first two decades of the 21st century, the healthcare industry in the 2020s will continue to be transformed by new innovations and technology. For patients and healthcare staff, these developments will be most evident in new tools, such as robotic surgical tables and intra-hospital delivery drones, that improve healthcare services and outcomes.

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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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Connecticut construction exec sentenced to prison for defrauding employees out of $3.4M

Construction Dive

The owner of Ferguson Mechanical and Ferguson Electric deducted sham pension administrative fees from his 300 employees' paychecks and diverted the cash for his own use.

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4 Trends in Construction Risk to Watch in 2020

Construction Business Owner

4 Trends in Construction Risk to Watch in 2020. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 01/22/2020 - 16:14. 4 big trends in construction risk that contractors should pay attention to in 2020.

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Cochise County, Arizona, May Mandate Building Codes

Natural Building

I got an email this morning from Clay Greathouse who is beginning to build an earthbag house for his family in Cochise County, Arizona. He writes, “Cochise County offers a Building Inspection Opt-Out , which we are taking advantage of, but they are trying to change this, so a # of us folks are working hard to maintain this option. If there is any way you could help it would be greatly appreciated.

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Mobile Fueling Saves $500K in 1 Year

Construction Equipment

Managing a fleet is no easy task, and one area that continues to challenge managers is fueling multiple vehicles. When each fleet vehicle 25 minutes per week at a gas station, fueling up for the day’s work, it can lead to increased drive times, high overtime costs, and even fraud.

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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.