Business Facilities
MARCH 5, 2021
A survey of Site Selectors Guild members reveals the key trends impacting corporate location decisions in a wide range of industries in the U.S. and around the world. . - Read: Top Five Site Selection Predictions For 2021 at BusinessFacilities.com.
Learn Civil Engineering
MARCH 30, 2021
Definition of Retrofitting The term retrofit refers to increase priorly missing properties of an already present structure. What is Retrofitting? Retrofitting is described as the procedure of change of existing structures such as Residential buildings, bridges, and historical buildings to make them impervious against seismic action like Earthquakes, Volcanic Eruptions, and other natural disasters that […].
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Construction Business Owner
MARCH 30, 2021
5 Tips for Building Your Brand Through Charitable Giving. Alex Headley. Tue, 03/30/2021 - 07:30. Helping others is human nature. During the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, one-third of United States households were still donating money to charity. Additionally, almost half made an effort to shop locally or order takeout, in order to support neighborhood businesses.
BD+C
MARCH 27, 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has presented a whole new set of problems, questions, and concerns for multifamily designers and owners looking to attract residents while reassuring them of the safety and comfort of their carefully curated residential environments. Even before the pandemic, several projects our firm recently completed in the Boston area were well-positioned to attract prospective tenants by incorporating elements of health and wellness, safety, flexibility, and easy access to outdoor spac
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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 Marketing
MARCH 24, 2021
Our ancestors have been sticking pieces of metal together for centuries, using older and much more rudimentary forms of welding. However, it wasn’t until the late nineteenth century, and then the early twentieth century when the coated electrode was invented, that welding really found its stride. So many different styles and techniques have emerged since then—like resistance welding, gas welding and friction welding—that it’s worth taking a look at each to see which might be right for your needs
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The Constructor
MARCH 14, 2021
Water treatment is the process of removing all those substances, whether biological, chemical, or physical, that are potentially harmful to the.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 18, 2021
The March 2021 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) is 67.7, an increase from the February index of 64.4, and the highest level since April 2018.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 11, 2021
What's Coming for Digital Twin Technology. Alex Headley. Thu, 03/11/2021 - 07:30. The age of the digital twin (a digital representation of a system, object, or in this case, a project) is here — and the technology is no longer just a solution for the world of manufacturing. More and more areas of the construction industry are increasingly connected through the use of the Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics and artificial intelligence.
BD+C
MARCH 10, 2021
Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, real estate markets have clearly taken major pivots across the board. From residential adjustments toward the suburbs, the incorporation of safety barriers in public facilities, to major changes in commercial retail and restaurant consumer demands, those of us working in the built environment are seeing trends shift at a pace faster than ever before. .
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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.
Business Facilities
MARCH 2, 2021
PCA’s three-year project will convert a paper machine at its mill in Clarke County, AL to produce linerboard used for corrugated packaging. - Read: Packaging Corp. Of America Plans $440M Investment In Alabama at BusinessFacilities.com.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 31, 2021
If your are a facilities Owner, Builder, AE, or Architect and are TIRED OF THE SAME OLD PROJECT BS, keep reading… THE TECHNOLOGY MYTH – Technology will solve my construction issues. No! Technology alone won’t solve your stream of late, over-budget, and poorly completed repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build projects. BIM won’t do it, CMMS won’t do it, IWMS won’t do it, ERP won’t do it.
The Constructor
MARCH 15, 2021
The slenderness ratio of a reinforced concrete (RC) column is the ratio between the length of the column, its lateral dimensions, and end fixity. It.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 15, 2021
Epiroc Boomer M20 face drill rig has internal hydraulics, which protects hoses, sensors, and cables. The drill has on-board automation features, teleremote capabilities, and digital drill plans.
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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
MARCH 9, 2021
Overcoming Traditional Project Management Limitations & Challenges. Alex Headley. Tue, 03/09/2021 - 07:30. Tracking all the moving pieces and details of every construction project can be extremely challenging. According to the Construction Management Association of America, project managers average around 120 responsibilities on and off the jobsite, requiring them to be strategic as they manage various moving parts and prepare for continuous changes.
BD+C
MARCH 9, 2021
A new Starbucks store is set to open in Abbotsford, B.C. that was assembled in six days with near-zero construction waste. The store was designed to reduce the energy needs for heating and cooling compared to standard construction builds.
Pro Builder
MARCH 31, 2021
A Look at Lumber Prices From the Supply Side. ibush. Wed, 03/31/2021 - 12:00. Those of us in the lumber and building materials (LBM) industry can recall moments when we’ve uttered, “I’ve never seen anything like this,” when referring to a particular market dynamic. I can say with confidence that the market conditions of 2020 and early 2021 are examples of a supply chain and pricing environment most of us have truly never encountered. .
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 9, 2021
Unit Pricing Estimating within the CSI MasterFormat is the most reliable and efficient means of ascertaining construction costs based on materials, labor, and equipment content, and it just got better. Locally researched unit price cost data is now available from Four BT, LLC. This means there his no need for area cost factors (ACFs) or other construction cost indexes (CCIs).
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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 Constructor
MARCH 8, 2021
The minimum curing period for concrete is controlled by the type of cement used, ambient temperature, type of construction (size and shape of.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 24, 2021
As the industry emerges from a full year under the Covid-19 cloud, 88 percent of equipment manufacturers report a positive outlook for 2021, according to a new survey released by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 10, 2021
How Paying Closer Attention to Contracts Can Mean More Successful Bids. Alex Headley. Wed, 03/10/2021 - 07:30. Submitting a competitively priced bid is key for a bidder to be selected and awarded a contract to build an owner’s project. However, submitting a competitive price is only part of the equation. Complying with the bidding documents and providing all requested information are the other parts.
BD+C
MARCH 22, 2021
Rising 1,049 feet and 98 stories into the south Florida sky, the new Waldorf Astoria Miami will become Miami’s first supertall tower and the tallest tower south of Manhattan. Carlos Ott, with the help of Sieger Suarez, is designing the project. The design is conceived as a stack of glass cubes, one on top of the other, in slightly different positions.The tower will comprise a hotel and open-concept residences with views Biscayne Bay, the Port of Miami, Brickell Avenue, Downtown Miami, Key Biscay
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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!
Best Practices Construction Law
MARCH 18, 2021
With the kids off for spring break this week, we nestled around the big screen for a family favorite. “The Great Oz has spoken! Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!” My littlest chuckled. Just like the old man who couldn’t hide behind the curtain in The Wizard of Oz , contractors and subcontractors should be reminded that pre-bid documents, such as draft proposals and bid estimates, can’t be hidden behind the curtain of “trade secrets” This is es
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 10, 2021
Construction project management is better when it’s visual and includes a common data environment… including shared, locally researched unit price cost data. The post Construction Project Management IS BETTER WHEN IT’S VISUAL appeared first on 4BT.
The Constructor
MARCH 16, 2021
The design of an axially loaded reinforced concrete (RC) short column is quite simple and straightforward. It is governed by the strength of.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 1, 2021
Mack Defense announced today that the U.S. Army ordered 99 Mack Defense M917A3 non-armored Heavy Dump Trucks (HDT) as part of the previously announced firm-fixed-price $296.4 million contract between the U.S. Department of Defense and Mack Defense.
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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
MARCH 10, 2021
How to Make the Most of Your Virtual Training Sessions. Alex Headley. Wed, 03/10/2021 - 07:30. Ongoing training is a key part of any robust workplace safety program. Training is about more than optimizing productivity and minimizing downtime. It not only ensures employees are informed about recent standards, guidelines and procedures, but it also provides an opportunity to ask questions and engage with safety leadership.
BD+C
MARCH 31, 2021
As more is known about COVID-19, preventive measures continue to emerge and compete. The engineering firm NV5, which provides third-party verification on WELL v2 projects for the Green Business Certification Institute, has been recommending to its clients Safe Traces, a solution that uses DNA-based sprays and sensors to verify engineering and HVAC controls for airborne contaminants.
Business Facilities
MARCH 31, 2021
When it comes to the entire food chain—from agriculture to agribusiness to food and beverage manufacturing—North Carolina is second to none. - Read: North Carolina: One-Stop Shop For Food Industry at BusinessFacilities.com.
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