October, 2020

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How To Build A Business Warehouse

Construction Marketing

The proper storage of goods is crucial for any business because it offers ample production support and provides opportunities for expansion. Without proper planning before building a business warehouse, you may compromise the safety and security of your products and waste so much money in the long run. If you’re planning to build a business warehouse, then you’re at the right place.

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Why the Time is Ripe for Widespread BIM Adoption

Construction Business Owner

Why the Time is Ripe for Widespread BIM Adoption. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 10/01/2020 - 23:10. A study from Dodge Data & Analytics reports significant benefits for contractors of all sizes that are adopting BIM (building information modeling) on their projects.

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Top 5 Questions from Collaborate, Answered

Viewpoint Construction Technology

You asked. We answered. A look at some of the most commonly asked product and technology questions from thousands of Viewpoint Collaborate attendees.

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Concrete Slump Variations at Site: How to Deal with it?

The Constructor

Adjusting the slump of concrete is a part of the concreting process, which the contractors should manage properly and cautiously. The concrete slump.

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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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Unit Price Book Selection

Job Order Contracting

A locally researched , detailed line item Unit Price Book is an important consideration for any JOC Program, and any repair, renovation, repair, maintenance, or new construction project. It provides a highly detailed scope of work that is easily communicated to all participants and stakeholders, as well as full financial visibility and transparency.

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Sage Intacct Construction Brings Financial Management to the Cloud

Construction Junkie

This article is part of Construction Junkie’s coverage of Groundbreak 2020 , Procore’s annual technology conference. Sage will be in attendance in the virtual exhibitor hall. More details can be found below. There’s no doubt that one of the most important aspects of managing a construction project is being able to quickly and easily analyze your financials.

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What You Need to Know to Understand the Surety Process

Construction Business Owner

What You Need to Know to Understand the Surety Process. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 10/07/2020 - 09:40. Contract surety bonds provide essential protection for key parties involved in a construction project. They secure both project performance and payment of project-related costs in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Despite this, many projects are not bonded—potentially creating significant risks for project owners, subcontractors and suppliers.

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Smart buildings stand on good data

BD+C

Technology has always been about being smarter, but it wasn’t until 1995 that the word “smart” was seamlessly attached to an individual piece of technology - the smartphone. (And we do mean seamlessly – today, “smartphone” is almost always written as one word.) From there, it took less than 15 years for smartphones to replace traditional analog cell phones as the communication method of choice.

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Channel Tunnel: Construction of the World’s Longest Underwater Tunnel

The Constructor

The Channel Tunnel, also known as Eurotunnel or Chunnel, is the world’s longest underwater railway tunnel built to connect the United.

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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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New Electric Transmission Line Will Create 1,000 Jobs In Kansas

Business Facilities

The new 800-mile Grain Belt Express electric transmission line will carry low-cost, Kansas wind energy to consumers across the Midwest, and create nearly 1,000 jobs. - Read: New Electric Transmission Line Will Create 1,000 Jobs In Kansas at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Hexagon Launches Autonomy Kit for Tractors

Construction Equipment

Hexagon’s Autonomy and Positioning division has launched its first autonomy positioning and sensing kits for the agriculture market and says it has validated the solutions in its new autonomous research and development tractor.

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GoFormz Reduces Communication Silos Through Mobile Forms

Construction Junkie

courtesy of GoFormz. This article is part of Construction Junkie’s coverage of Groundbreak 2020, Procore’s annual technology conference. GoFormz will be in attendance in the virtual exhibitor hall. More details can be found below. One thing that many people don’t realize about the construction industry is the large amount of forms we have to fill out, such as inspections, daily logs, checklists, and meeting minutes.

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4 Common Contractor Questions & the Answers You Need

Construction Business Owner

4 Common Contractor Questions & the Answers You Need. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 10/29/2020 - 13:57. There are some business and workforce management questions that every construction leader. Here's a few of the most common challenges management faces and how to solve them from George Hedley.

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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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Could water-filled windows help buildings save energy?

BD+C

Created by Dr. Matyas Gutai of Loughborough University, the water-filled glass (WFG) system uses water to heat and cool structures in an attempt to reduce building energy use. WFG utilizes a sheet of water trapped between a panel of glass. The system involves connecting the water-filled window panels to a storage tank, which can be located anywhere in the building, using pipes hidden in the walls, allowing the water to circulate between the two.

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Everything You Should Know About Cantilever Beams

The Constructor

A cantilever beam is a rigid structural element supported at one end and free at the other, as shown in Figure-1. The cantilever beam can be either.

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Nestlé Purina PetCare To Invest $550M In New Ohio Factory

Business Facilities

Purina's new Williamsburg, OH factory will support the company's long-term growth and employ more than 300 people by 2024. - Read: Nestlé Purina PetCare To Invest $550M In New Ohio Factory at BusinessFacilities.com.

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SafeAI, Obayashi to Launch Autonomous Const. Pilot

Construction Equipment

Safe AI, a company that retrofits heavy equipment for autonomous applications, and Obayashi Corp., a Japan-based construction company, will kick off a pilot program this November in which a Caterpillar 725 articulated dump truck will autonomously complete load-haul-dump cycles.

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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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7 of the Spookiest Things Found on Construction Sites

Construction Junkie

Construction work can unearth some pretty interesting items. Think about it, many project begin with a piece of previously undeveloped land or land that hasn’t been touched for decades. Sometimes the discoveries can be pretty awesome, like 1300 pounds of Ancient Roman Coins , but other times, the discoveries can be downright SPOOKY. Since today is Halloween, the spookiest of all the days, we’re going to take you through 7 spooky things found on a construction jobsite. 1.

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The 4 Dimensions of Industrialized Construction

Construction Business Owner

The 4 Dimensions of Industrialized Construction. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 10/16/2020 - 10:16. Industrialized or manufactured construction is a familiar concept. The industry has been building with components and even whole wall panels for years. However, with a heightened focus on efficiency due to skilled labor shortages and tighter project margins, industrialized construction is accelerating around the globe.

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Speed to market is biggest obstacle for burgeoning data center construction sector

BD+C

After a relatively soft investment year in 2020, spending on data center infrastructure globally is expected to rebound strongly next year, by 6% to $200 billion, according to the market research firm Gartner. And any skepticism about the potential growth of the data center sector has been swept aside by the quarantining associated with the spread of the coronavirus.

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All You Need to Know About Tuckpointing

The Constructor

Tuckpointing is a mortar joint repair process in masonry construction, which involves the removal of deteriorated mortar joints from the masonry.

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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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Startup Ecosystems: Seeding The Land With Startups

Business Facilities

Locations are nurturing startup ecosystems with access to skilled labor, angel investors, higher ed resources and an affordable quality of life that is attracting talent. - Read: Startup Ecosystems: Seeding The Land With Startups at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Kenworth Launches First Battery-Electric Model

Construction Equipment

Kenworth has announced the launch of the Kenworth T680E, the company’s first-ever Class 8 battery-electric model. The zero-emission Kenworth T680E, now available for order from Kenworth dealers in the United States and Canada, will enter into production in 2021.

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Urban Townhome Designs That Show Density Isn't a Dirty Word

Pro Builder

Urban Townhome Designs That Show Density Isn't a Dirty Word. ibush. Wed, 10/07/2020 - 09:33. Four great examples of higher-density projects designed with ample open areas and private outdoor spaces. Larry W. Garnett, FAIBD House Review Lead Designer. With the current health crisis, the mere mention of high-density housing stirs a range of emotions. At the same time, the value of living in a pedestrian-friendly environment where grocery stores and take-out dining are just a short walk away has pr

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How to Prep Your Wheel Loaders for Winter Work

Construction Business Owner

How to Prep Your Wheel Loaders for Winter Work. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 10/29/2020 - 14:36. Get your jobsite equipment ready to do double duty this winter clearing snow while your projects are paused. Here's what you need to know to protect your operators and wheel loaders during winter work.

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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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The Weekly Show: AI for building facade inspections; designing a world-class architecture firm

BD+C

This week on The Weekly show, BD+C editors spoke with leaders from HOK, Thornton Tomasetti, and ZGF Architects on three topics: . • Diversity and inclusion in the design profession. • Artificial intelligence for building facade inspections . • How to design a world-class architecture firm. . WATCH THE SEGMENTS ON DEMAND BELOW . . .

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Non-Conformance Report (NCR): How To Report Construction Quality Issue?

The Constructor

The quality issues observed in construction practices are addressed in a report called the non-conformance report or the non-conformity report (NCR).

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Medicom Adding Second U.S. Mask Manufacturing Plant In Georgia

Business Facilities

The new production facility in the Augusta, GA region will accommodate new state-of-the-art surgical and N95-type mask production equipment with updated technology. - Read: Medicom Adding Second U.S. Mask Manufacturing Plant In Georgia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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