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OCTOBER 17, 2022

Between 2018 and 2022, Englewood’s national construction work in the cannabis retail industry grew by 100% and we expect that trajectory to continue as more states legalize recreational marijuana use and cannabis firms expand into new markets. Like any CRE sector, the cannabis industry comes with its own set of nuances for planning and executing construction projects – particularly since it is relatively new and highly regulated.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Buildings with underground structures are often constructed using the bottom-up approach, where sub-structure and super-structure levels are built one after the other, beginning from the building’s foundation and moving towards the top. Although this traditional approach, known as the bottom-up approach, is straightforward in design and execution, it is not practical for projects with limited […].

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 31, 2022

How a Compensation Strategy Helps You Compete for Talent. Compensation strategy is often limited to the financial side of business, but a well-designed compensation plan is much more than a budgeting tool. mhodges. Mon, 10/31/2022 - 10:20. Compensation strategy is often limited to the financial side of business, but a well-designed compensation plan is much more than a budgeting tool.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 12, 2022

It’s time to rethink your JOC Program. 4BT (Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us) has developed a SaaS (web-based) information management application, developed as a SaaS solution for the Job Order Contracting (JOC), Indefinite Quantity Contracting (IQC), and integrated project delivery. Rethink your JOC Program in concert with public sector stewardship.

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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.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The labor shortage is no match for forward-thinking contractors with the right technologies and workforce mindset. See why they're planning ahead.

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GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act and How GCP Solutions Can Apply. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 10/20/2022 - 08:14. GCP Applied Technologies. October 20, 2022. The Inflation Reduction Act is aggressively tackling climate change head on. The bill, which passed into law in August 2022, is aiming to reduce carbon emissions in the U.S. by approximately 40% by 2030. To achieve this goal, the U.S. government is investing $300 billion to update building codes and support sustainable construction, and expanding tax

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 9, 2022

A construction claim is the assertion of a right that requires either more time or/and payment by either party of the contract (often the contractor) for compensation of the losses brought on by the other party’s failure to uphold their portion of the responsibilities as defined in the contract. The compensation often involves extra payment […].

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Preparing for Future Tragedies Decades Before They Happen. ccapoccia. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 15:27. The design-bid-build project delivery method has dominated the construction landscape for many years. .

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Nonresidential construction DOWN decreased 0.4% in August. Largest declines in Highway/street, Water supply and Public Safety. Other sectors down include – Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Office, Manufacturing, and Power. Rising costs of financing and delivering construction services put brakes on nonresidential construction. Now, more than ever, robust, efficient LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery methods need to be deployed.

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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.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The work ahead after Hurricane Ian, construction safety, space-aged tech and stamping out racism in construction among October’s top headlines.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. During that same time, 59.5% of non-fatal accidents due to safety violations took place on construction sites in the EU.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Share an Interesting Construction Mishap Story for a Chance to See It Illustrated. Misunderstandings happen all the time in construction , and sometimes these lead to some interesting mishaps, as comically illustrated here by New Yorker cartoonist, Emily Flake. . To highlight the importance of keeping construction crews aligned from initial designs to finished projects — and to bring a little bit of humor to your workday — we’re collecting construction mishap stories from our commun

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Polyjacking is a concrete lifting and leveling method that uses high-density geo-technical expanding foam to raise and stabilize concrete surfaces. A similar process with the same objective is the process of mudjacking, which uses mud instead of foam to lift the concrete surface to the desired level. This article discusses the major features and benefits […].

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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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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 28, 2022

3 Scary Business Situations & How to Face Them. ccapoccia. Fri, 10/28/2022 - 09:16. Let's be real about it: Owning a business can be frightening. The construction industry is confronting a slew of issues from supply chain delays, labor shortages and economic concerns. These conditions put a major strain on businesses. And those aren’t the only obstacles: chilling conversations, creativity killers and ownership fears can haunt any business owner.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Public sector facilities stewardship has traditionally received poor grades. The fundamental reason the assumptions most public sector professionals have are incorrect when it comes to life-cycle management of the built environment. Assumptions drive what information is collected, how it is collected, how information is analyzed, and what conclusions result, and subsequent actions taken.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Contractors with service divisions are turning to technology to create unforgettable customer experiences and set themselves apart.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 14, 2022

In the past, Construction Project Managers were laborers or served an apprenticeship in one of the skilled construction trades and were promoted to foreman. This meant many people were more comfortable in manual labor without management skills. And when "things" were put in charge of "people," the results were not usually favorable. Because of this, many construction companies failed and went out of business due to the Cost of Chaos in their businesses.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Construction is a vibrant industry full of innovative and talented professionals. But its future relies on the minds and passions of our youngest generations. . At Autodesk, part of our mission is to create a better industry for today and tomorrow. Through our Make It Real program, we encourage young people to engage with their communities by applying the design thinking process to real problems related to construction and the built environment.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Pavers are slabs, tiles, and blocks that can be made from various materials, such as rubber, brick (clay), concrete, flagstone, marble, travertine, porcelain, and even plastic. Concrete pavers are manufactured in a factory by pouring a combination of concrete and a coloring agent into a mold with a certain form and allowing it to cure. […]. The post 8 Types of Paving Slabs appeared first on The Constructor.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Secure Your Construction Data. ccapoccia. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 15:38. The construction industry is one of the most targeted industries for ransomware attacks, which begs the question: why? Construction businesses of all sizes are enticing to criminals for a variety of reasons, but simply put, they’re vulnerable. The construction industry has embarked on its digital transformation more slowly than others, so many contractors lack the technology and protocols needed to protect against attacks.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 12, 2022

WBS-Work Breakdown Structure Matters for every repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. Terms and hierarchy are critical. WBS is significantly enhanced by CSI MasterFormat line-item tasks in terms of cost and labor quantification, especially when data is available in a locally researched database. Process is King! [contact-form]. www.4bt.us.

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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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 20, 2022

We look back on the key takeaways of the 2022 EMEA Summit for Trimble Viewpoint customers.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Construction contractors like you are primarily in the "Hurry Up" and "Wait" zone. Hurry up and answer the call from the customer. Wait to make the appointment. Hurry up and get to the job. Wait for the customer to come home, to be available. Hurry up and create the proposal. Wait for a decision. When the client says "Yes," it is - wait for the Job Deposit.

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Civiconcepts

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Introduction of Measuring Tools Various types of measuring tools are used for measuring a physical quantity, in the civil field such as quality assurance, physics, and engineering, measurement is the … Types of Measuring Tools | Top 15 Measuring Tools With Their Name & Pictures | Measuring Instrument List Read More ».

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Dusting, also known as chalking, is the formation of fine, loose powdery material on the surface of hardened concrete that can be swept away easily. Though dusting is observed inside as well as outside a building structure, it is more problematic when it develops indoors. Dusting occurs due to a thin, weak layer of a […]. The post Concrete Dusting: Causes and Preventive Measures appeared first on The Constructor.

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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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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Promote to rotator No. Rotator Image. Status of webinar Upcoming. Using intelligent insights & metrics to drive actions & mitigate risks. Thu, 11/17/2022 - 12:00. 1 p.m. CST. The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced changes to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Severe Violator Enforcement Program — this alone is reason enough to rethink how your teams proactively manage safety and compliance.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Principles of Sustainable Construction. sustainable design. Materials. Transport. Water. Energy. Waste. durability. energy efficiency. waste reduction. indoor air quality. water conservation. sustainable building materials. Timber instead of steel. Concrete reinforced with natural fibers. Geo-textiles made from crops. Straw bales. Materials that are accredited as being responsibility sourced.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 6, 2022

How to Keep Your Construction Workers Happy and Healthy.

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