May, 2022

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When the Unthinkable Happens: Contractor Shares Lessons Learned from a Ransomware Attack

Viewpoint Construction Technology

5 Questions with E.R. Snell’s Justin Snell on how his company addressed a data security breach and why it modernized to protect the business.

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5 Ways Construction Businesses Can Cut Costs & Improve Cash Flow in 2022

Construction Business Owner

Promote to rotator No. Rotator Image. Status of webinar Featured. Thu, 06/16/2022 - 12:00. 1 p.m. CDT. Running a construction business costs a lot of money. But with inflation at a 40-year high, supply chain issues and a staffing shortage, it has never cost more to run a business than it does today. So how can you improve your bottom line with so much to go up against?

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High-Performance Building Envelope

The Constructor

A high-performance building envelope constitutes all the elements of a building’s outer shell that allows high-level control over different variables.

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Ten benefits of prefabricated construction

Lets Build

Any construction project is a complex web of targets, opportunities, challenges, and risks. While effective planning and contingency funds go a long way to smoothing over the inevitable mid-cycle wrinkles, choosing prefabricated construction techniques is almost guaranteed to further reduce delays or unforeseen challenges. Little wonder, then, that the global prefabricated buildings market will be worth an estimated $153 billion by 2026.

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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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Connecticut Gets Back In The Show

Business Facilities

Officials at AdvanceCT say that the Nutmeg State is ratcheting up its game to convince businesses—near and far—to take their business to a better place: Connecticut.

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Understanding BIM in the UK Part 2: Changes in the UK Naming Convention and the The UK Annex

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We continue our series on the recent changes in the UK Naming Conventions, and how IS0 19650 differs from previous BIM standards.

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6 Steps for Establishing Employee Accountability & Empowerment

Construction Business Owner

6 Steps for Establishing Employee Accountability & Empowerment. hirvin. Mon, 05/16/2022 - 15:13. Do you find yourself answering calls from your team of supervisors all day, addressing stupid questions and solving small problems? They continually ask you to make simple decisions for them. It seems like they won’t do much of anything without first checking with you.

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How to Distinguish Between Shear Wall and Column?

The Constructor

The geometry of a section of a shear wall and a column can be similar to the extent that the question of when a rectangular column becomes a wall.

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Five Benefits of Inspection Reporting Software

Lets Build

We live in an age when unprecedented amounts of information are being harvested, yet much of this data is often siloed and overlooked. Developing a coherent strategy for standardising and accurately reporting new or changing information is key for any business wanting to improve its efficiency. For construction companies, it can also significantly increase profitability and maximise legal compliance.

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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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A More Balanced Market Is Within Reach, Experts Say

Pro Builder

A More Balanced Market Is Within Reach, Experts Say. ldeakins. Fri, 05/27/2022 - 10:19. All signs point toward more market equilibrium in the coming months as sellers drop their asking prices amid waning demand. Homebuyer demand is falling, home sellers are reducing their asking prices, and all measurements of market competition are plateauing, leading many experts to believe that the pandemic-driven housing frenzy may finally be coming to an end.

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New in Autodesk Construction Cloud: 50+ the Latest Product Releases

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The construction industry is always evolving. Keeping up with the changing landscape requires teams to constantly innovate and adapt. . At Autodesk, we want to empower our customers with the right tools they need to embrace and excel in a changing environment. It’s the reason we are always adding more enhancements and new features across our products. .

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Trimble’s Construction Solutions, Insights, Prominent During Digital AEC Event

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Trimble's connected construction vision, robotics, automation and more were on full display at Digital Construction Week.

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How to Stay on Top of Temperatures, Increase Awareness & Watch for Warning Signs

Construction Business Owner

How to Stay on Top of Temperatures, Increase Awareness & Watch for Warning Signs. hirvin. Tue, 05/17/2022 - 10:09. Several experts and organizations, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, have predicted 2022 will be the hottest year on record. Trends show eight of the top 10 hottest years occurred in the last decade, with all 10 occurring since 2005.

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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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K, R, U and C-Values in Building Insulation

The Constructor

K, R, U, and C are the different insulation ratings provided for building insulation materials. Understanding the insulation ratings helps to choose.

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What are Preliminaries in Construction Contracts?

Lets Build

Most construction companies, project managers , and contractors will deal with preliminaries in their construction contracts. These preliminaries, also called prelims, cover costs for an entire construction project—not for specific work sections or activities. We’ll define preliminaries in construction, discuss what prelims are, and gain an understanding of what preliminary costs are included in a construction contract.

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Top U.S. Home Builders Report Strong Sales Despite Rising Mortgage Rates

Pro Builder

Top U.S. Home Builders Report Strong Sales Despite Rising Mortgage Rates. ldeakins. Thu, 05/05/2022 - 10:50. After years of fierce competition for limited housing supply, elevated interest rates may not be enough to cool off a red-hot housing market. Though some housing experts anticipate a market slowdown in response to elevated mortgage rates, the nation’s largest home builders are still reporting strong sales and resilience from impatient and determined buyers.

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How to Do a Takeoff in Construction: A Step-by-Step Guide   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Today’s construction landscape leaves very little room for error. With rising material costs and razor-thin margins, construction professionals must ensure that project costs and materials are precisely estimated so they can make accurate projections and optimize their bids. . Accomplishing all of this will require you to learn how to successfully approach a takeoff in construction.

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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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Sustainable Construction: What You Need to Know About UK Building Regulations’ Part L

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How Technology is Helping UK Contractors Meet Environmental Denands and Regulatory Compliance.

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NY State Opens $11.4M Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center

Business Facilities

Located on the Monroe Community College Downtown Campus, Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center focuses on technology training for jobs in advanced manufacturing, IT.

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What is Weathering Steel?

The Constructor

Weathering steels, also known by the trade name COR-TEN steels, are high-strength, low alloy steel with a carbon content of less than 0.2 percent by.

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Cohousing Communities Are Becoming More Popular

Natural Building

Cohousing is a kind of intentional community of private residences with shared communal spaces. The homes are generally clustered around shared space. Each home has traditional amenities, including a private kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms and living spaces. Common spaces can include as little as a single playground and landscaping or as much as a full facility consisting of a communal kitchen, library, meeting rooms, laundry services, a mail room, gardens, parking, walkways and more, all of which r

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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 Nation’s Largest Builders Are Speeding up Land Purchases, but What Happens if the Market Cools?

Pro Builder

The Nation’s Largest Builders Are Speeding up Land Purchases, but What Happens if the Market Cools? ldeakins. Tue, 05/31/2022 - 10:28. Home builders across the U.S. are buying up lots at a lightning pace, but a cooling market could spell trouble for overconfident developers. In the last year, the nation’s largest home builders acquired a large share of lots either owned or “controlled” through land purchasing options or contracts, reports Bill McBride in the CalculatedRisk Newsletter.

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Construction Project Management: A Career Guide  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Tips for Beginning and Growing as a Construction Project Manager. When you were four, what did you want to be when you grew up? Maybe it was a doctor, an artist or a firefighter. For many of us in construction, we’ve always known deep down what we love and what we wanted to be: a builder. While construction might not have been all of our childhood career aspirations, the majority of those who work in the industry today share a love of building.

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Introducing Our Brand New Vista and Spectrum User Summits!

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Have you heard the news? The Trimble Viewpoint User Summits are coming this June!

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Milwaukee Tool Will Create 1,000 More Jobs Across Wisconsin

Business Facilities

Milwaukee Tool will invest $206 million in nine locations; Wisconsin will support the company's expansion with up to $22.5 million in additional performance-based tax credits.

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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.

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Vacuum Insulated Glass (VIG): Working and Features

The Constructor

Vacuum insulated glass (VIG) is an insulated glass with a vacuum layer between two rigidly held panes of glass to maximize thermal efficiency and.

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13 Best Bed Alternatives | Top Alternatives To Bed | Bed Alternatives For Small Spaces

Civiconcepts

If you live in a small apartment or tiny house then have a tiny bedroom or no dedicated space for a bedroom, in that case, you required a Bed Alternative … 13 Best Bed Alternatives | Top Alternatives To Bed | Bed Alternatives For Small Spaces Read More ».

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How to Protect Your Business When Employees Get Poached

Pro Builder

How to Protect Your Business When Employees Get Poached. ibush. Fri, 05/27/2022 - 14:35. Restrictive covenants can help your business avoid loss of trade secrets and litigation when workers jump ship. Phillip M. Perry. When employees leave for positions elsewhere, valuable trade secrets can go out the door with them. Employers can protect their customer lists, marketing plans, and pricing data from ending up in the hands of competitors by having key employees sign restrictive covenants that prev