Walking the Tightrope of Tough Decisions
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 11, 2019
Tips on how to handle the hard conversations & move projects forward on the jobsite by expert Mark Anderson. .
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Commercial Construction Project Management Trends: How to Survive the Incredible Shrinking Timeline
HardHatChat
MARCH 4, 2019
One of the biggest challenges for commercial construction firms today is the tighter project timelines that have become the norm at every phase of a project – from shorter deadlines for submitting initial bids and budgets, to quicker resolution on addendums and change orders, to compressed schedules for construction and delivery. Today, we push to build out a restaurant in 22 weeks instead of the 30 that used to be typical, and our target turnaround for a hotel project has gone from 10 to 12 mon
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Tech Toys: The latest revolutions in remote control
Construction Dive
MARCH 20, 2019
Game-like controllers, robust wireless networks and technical software are speeding up the automation of construction vehicles, getting operators out of harm's way and improving precision on tough terrains.
Asbestos in Concrete
The Constructor
MARCH 17, 2019
Asbestos is a naturally occurring thin crystalline long fibres that is used in the preparation of concrete to enhance the fresh and hardened property.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
Construction sector AI revolution in 2019
Lets Build
MARCH 4, 2019
Artificial Intelligence increases its power in different sectors. Furthermore, that kind of technologies is more reachable. The manufacturing sector is using AI technologies in the core of production for quality control, shortening design time, reducing materials waste, improving production reuse and performing predictive maintenance. What about the construction sector?
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6 Articles You Need to Read on Women in Construction
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 7, 2019
This week (and every week, for that matter), raise your hard hats to the women who go to work on jobsites or in the back offices of construction companies each day.
Customer Relationship Management: Why Good Relationships Are Good Business in Commercial Construction
HardHatChat
MARCH 14, 2019
Most people think of commercial construction as a physical, “bricks and sticks” industry. But if you ask me, commercial construction is first and foremost about relationships. After all, the strongest foundation you can give any commercial construction project is a solid partnership between the client and the commercial contractor. That’s why at Englewood Construction, we work hard at building relationships at every phase of business – starting with our business development efforts and continuin
How these women are raising the bar on diversity in construction
Construction Dive
MARCH 4, 2019
To mark Women in Construction Week 2019, Construction Dive spotlights five women leaders making invaluable contributions to their teams and creating space for diverse individuals to grow in the industry.
What Happens if Concrete is Not Cured Properly?
The Constructor
MARCH 12, 2019
When concrete is not cured properly, its durability, strength and abrasive resistance is affected. Due to inadequate curing, concrete develops.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
ConTech expert Niels Falk: Construction needs to stop running on tradition
Lets Build
MARCH 19, 2019
“It’s a choice to run on tradition, not a fact. We need to stop running on tradition and start running on data!” This is one of the main points made by Niels Falk, Partner and CEO at HD Lab, during his keynote speech at European ConTech Summit 2019. The discussion took place in London at.
DuPont Investing $200M In Ohio Expansion
Business Facilities
MARCH 19, 2019
DuPont is expanding its plant in Circleville, OH, investing in its Kapton® film production capabilities and creating 46 jobs. - Read: DuPont Investing $200M In Ohio Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.
Why Your Company Needs a Lean Building Program
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 6, 2019
As many companies look for ways to improve internal and external operations for the current surge in building, expansions and improvements, numerous programs like lean construction come to the forefront with its proven effectiveness. The Lean Construction Institute (LCI) was founded in 1997, with a mission to improve the construction and design industries through Lean approaches to project design and delivery.
5 ways designers and builders can use business intelligence with data they already have
BD+C
MARCH 24, 2019
Business intelligence (BI) – technologies used for data analysis and reporting – has been a trending topic in our recent work. Nearly all areas of our consulting service make use of one form of BI or another and Nate’s previous blog post highlights a few of these uses. Organizations are seeking insight about what they’re good at – or not so good at – in order to make improvements to their own processes.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Rebecca Severson shepherds a culture of safety
Construction Dive
MARCH 4, 2019
Drawing on construction and military expertise, Gilbane's safety director steers workers toward a full understanding of risks, sharing the message that a jobsite can be incident-free.
Concrete 3-Day, 7-Day and 28-Day Strength Test Results and Acceptance
The Constructor
MARCH 9, 2019
The standard concrete compressive strength test is carried out at 28 days. 3-days and 7-days concrete tests is carried out only to monitor the early.
What is an RFI in construction?
Lets Build
MARCH 27, 2019
Depending on the industry, an RFI can involve different things, but RFI in construction is a request for information. Construction RFIs can be both time and money-consuming but they are considered as an integral aspect of the business. RFIs are used to gather information that is not included within the agreements, drawings, and specifications of.
Let’s Fix Construction: A truly serious (and effective) blog for construction businesses
Construction Marketing Ideas
MARCH 18, 2019
Eric Lussier‘s most recent posting in Let’s Fix Construction touches close to home. In This isn’t the birds and bees, he describes the challenges of a contractor proceeding with vaguely worded specifications on a flooring project — where seemingly obvious things turned out not-so-obvious on the job site. Of course, you wouldn’t want me anywhere […].
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
The Best Reason to Invest in a Drone
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 5, 2019
Today’s jobsites are complex environments requiring multiple trade suppliers to coordinate across all project stages. Additional complexity comes in the form of labor challenges, regulatory changes and, for some contractors, outdated work systems. Fortunately, in a historically low-tech industry, advanced technologies are starting to mature and add real value to construction site management.
Working to reduce HAIs: How design can support infection control and prevention
BD+C
MARCH 27, 2019
Each year, approximately 90,000 Americans die as a result of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs)—new bacterial, fungal, and viral infections contracted while receiving treatment. HAIs can occur in any care setting, but the Centers for Disease Control estimates that 722,000 hospital admissions result in HAIs, costing the health industry $28–$33 billion annually.
BIM and design-build pair well, but new habits are needed
Construction Dive
MARCH 27, 2019
BIM fills the space where traditional silos have been broken down, facilitating collaboration between designers and contractors and relaying real-time changes, but that's only when it's used properly.
Cofferdam- Types, Selection Criteria, and Application Conditions
The Constructor
MARCH 29, 2019
Essentially, a cofferdam is a temporary structure designed and constructed to support ground and keep groundwater or water laying above ground level.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
Most common challenges in material management in construction
Lets Build
MARCH 12, 2019
In the construction industry, one of the common challenges people face is issues with their material management. Poor material management can lead to issues with the timeline for your entire project. Here are some of the most common issues with material management and some tips for how to handle them. Bid procurement It is common.
VIDEO: Branch Civil Incorporated Wins Small Fleets Category Fleet Masters Award
Construction Equipment
MARCH 25, 2019
The Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) and Construction Equipment presented the 2019 Fleet Master Awards in a celebration on March 20, 2019, recognizing organizations that excel in cost-effective management of mixed fleets of on- and off-road mobile equipment.
3 Questions to Determine If You Can Transfer Cyberrisk Contractually
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 12, 2019
As breaches and other cyber attacks grow in number and magnitude, construction businesses are trying to push risk to others contractually.
Building for resilience - All about RELi
BD+C
MARCH 7, 2019
January temperatures topped out at 35 degrees Celsius in Australia and bottomed out at -51 degrees Celsius in North Dakota. These radical temperatures capture headlines, and they are capturing the attention of real estate developers who have a role to play in community resilience to climate extremes. The built environment’s contribution to carbon emissions is well documented , and sustainability efforts back-checked by LEED, Living Building Challenge, and others are one way to solve the clima
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Hotel construction pipeline reaches 8-year high in 2018
Construction Dive
MARCH 13, 2019
The number of projects in development and construction has steadily climbed, with New York City, Dallas and Los Angeles among the world's top five cities by pipeline count, a new report finds.
Top 10 Estimation Software in Construction Industry
The Constructor
MARCH 4, 2019
The most basic requirement for the preparation of a good bid is a precise and accurate estimate. If prepared by hand, not only the process would be.
The flexibility and reliability of building and construction careers
Lets Build
MARCH 29, 2019
A career in building and construction is more than just an opportunity to work away from a desk (if that’s what you’re after)—you can also design the lifestyle you want around what’s most important to you, and choose a career trajectory that matches your ambitions. With the potential to work your own hours, on your.
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