June, 2022

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5 Questions for Effectively Recruiting a Younger, More Diverse Workforce

Construction Business Owner

5 Questions for Effectively Recruiting a Younger, More Diverse Workforce. hirvin. Mon, 06/20/2022 - 15:36. Several years ago, the construction industry was faced with a looming concern: the overwhelming number of workers set to retire over the next decade. A study conducted in 2019 determined that 41% of the construction workforce at the time was expected to retire by 2031.

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5 Safety Precautions For Multi-Level Construction Sites

Construction Marketing

Construction workers face various challenges in the course of their work. These challenges include using dangerous tools and poisonous chemicals and being around unsafe working environments. All these pose risks to the health of these workers. . As the owner of a construction firm , you’re responsible for enhancing the safety of your workers.

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Construction Industry Trends: May 2022 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

From increased project starts to a look at where the construction industry stands with its DEI efforts, here's a look at some of May's headlines.

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Glossary of Greenhouse Gas Terms

Green Building Law Update

With proposed federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions by the Securities and Exchange Commission requiring GHG disclosure and new state statutes, including a new Maryland law that requires not only disclosure, but also a mandated reduction in GHG emissions, a greater appreciation of the subject of GHG appears in order. This short glossary is an alphabetical list of terms relating to GHG with explanations of each; or if you prefer this is a brief dictionary of specialized terms with their m

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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What is SOV in Construction?

The Constructor

A schedule of values (SOV) is a comprehensive documented list of each construction task that constitutes a construction project, along with their.

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6 Ways the Pandemic Reshaped & Redefined Workplace Construction Projects

Construction Business Owner

6 Ways the Pandemic Reshaped & Redefined Workplace Construction Projects. hirvin. Wed, 06/22/2022 - 14:26. Many industries have been disrupted by the pandemic, and construction is no exception. New construction and renovations alike have experienced costly delays due to ongoing supply chain issues and material and labor shortages, which continue to affect the industry.

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Why are green buildings important?

Lets Build

Over the last few decades, concerted global efforts have successfully tackled a number of looming environmental crises. From CFCs and acid rain to the hole in the ozone layer, it’s often the eleventh hour before mankind takes the necessary evasive action. Yet the ongoing climate emergency poses a far greater threat than anything we’ve faced before and consequently requires far greater action.

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Construction Industry Trends: June 2022 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Our monthly look at construction industry geadlines, with notes on the materials supply chain, project collaboration, and tackling inflation.

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2022 Construction Tips for Restaurant and Other Commercial Building Owners

Wolgast Corporation

The cost and availability of building materials can presently be described as highly unpredictable, so the pre-planning phase has become the key to Restaurant Construction more than ever before! We have strategies to share to get your restaurant or business operating quicker and generate income faster. For any business type, a contractor should be evaluating your architectural plans to offer value engineering for possible savings and material availability.

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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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Insulation for Steel Buildings: Purpose and Types

The Constructor

Insulation for steel buildings is essential to maintain the indoor temperature and prevent corrosion (due to mold formation). Different insulation.

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Workforce Development To Get The Job Done

Business Facilities

Access to a quality workforce is a top priority for companies considering where to relocate or expand. Here’s a look at what some top locations across the U.S. are doing to address today’s workforce.

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The Importance of Trench Safety

Construction Business Owner

The Importance of Trench Safety. hirvin. Wed, 06/29/2022 - 09:36. As Trench Safety Month comes to an end, it's important to reflect on the 13 lives lost in trench accidents so far this year. Trench fatalities are preventable.

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Where to Find Commercial Construction Leads

Lets Build

Want to find more commercial project leads, discover better jobs to bid on, and land those big contracts? If you’re looking for where to find commercial construction leads, you’re in the right place. We’ll provide you with the resources you need to take a more active approach to grow your construction business and get consistent leads. The best places to find commercial construction project leads.

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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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2022 Trimble Viewpoint Construction Awards Open for Submissions

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Trimble Viewpoint Customers: Have a Cool Project, Applied Tech in Awesome Ways, or Achieved an Impressive HR Feat? Here’s Your Time to Shine!

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Virginia Joins 11 Other States Prohibiting Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts

Best Practices Construction Law

If you have Googled, “ Virginia Pay If Paid ” or “ Virginia Pay When Paid ” or “ Pay if Paid Enforceable ” or “ best construction lawyer ever “, then you likely have found your way here (that last one is mere puffery ). Let’s cut to the chase—Virginia has joined 11 other states that have expressly prohibited “pay if paid” clauses in construction contracts.

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What are Hard Costs in Construction?

The Constructor

Hard costs in construction cost estimation are the costs of physical construction elements like foundations, superstructure, interior finishes,

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Ford To Create 6,200 New Jobs In Michigan, Ohio, Missouri

Business Facilities

Ford's $3.7B Midwest investment across Michigan, Ohio and Missouri will support production of 2 million EVs a year by end of 2026, strengthen portfolio of gas-powered vehicles.

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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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Why Effective Project Information Management Is Key to Success

Construction Business Owner

Why Effective Project Information Management Is Key to Success. hirvin. Thu, 06/16/2022 - 14:40. The ongoing evolution of technology and the business landscape combined with continuing economic and cultural disruption have amplified the challenge of managing project information for architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AECO) firms.

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3 Must-Have Features You Need in Your Estimating Software 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Estimating is one of the most complex parts of the construction process. And done inaccurately, you risk losing the bid, or worse, profits. . Thankfully cloud-based software solutions enable teams to create more competitive bids with accurate estimates faster. Moreover, you can ensure that you see more profits from any given project by including all costs correctly. .

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The Connected Construction Professional Series: Executives/Leaders

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Why construction executives and leaders should look to a connected, cloud construction suite to improve and scale their business.

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The Foundation of Successful WFM: People, Process, Technology

Jobsite with Procore

Whether they realize it or not, most contractors are unknowingly practicing workforce management (WFM) and often on a spreadsheet, whiteboard, home-grown system, or even on paper.

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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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What is Neuroarchitecture?

The Constructor

Neuroarchitecture is the discipline dealing with the design of efficient spaces by studying the relationship between health and buildings with the.

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Why…West Virginia?

Business Facilities

Mitch Carmichael, secretary of West Virginia’s Department of Economic Development, has many reasons why businesses should consider The Mountain State. Here are some of the state’s many business-related activities and advantages.

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4 Tips for Improving Employee Morale & Keeping Workers Engaged

Construction Business Owner

4 Tips for Improving Employee Morale & Keeping Workers Engaged. hirvin. Fri, 06/17/2022 - 15:24. Motivating construction workers is something that concerns many project managers, especially when the lack of motivation can lead to missed deadlines. While some delays are normal, many project managers have wondered if other delays are because their workers are not motivated enough to get the job done.

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The Rise of the Modern Estimator

Autodesk Construction Cloud

What we in America call Estimators, and what the rest of the world calls Surveyors, have been around for thousands of years. Today, estimators are the unsung heroes of a project team. No matter where you go, they carry the most risk while getting the least amount of recognition for their success. Their success is a critical element of how a company continues operating at a profit for another day. .

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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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4 Huge Takeaways From 2022 Vista User Summit

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A recap of some of the biggest trends, technologies and best practices from the 2022 Vista User Summit.

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Aging in Place Community Amenities for Wellness and Longevity

Pro Builder

Aging in Place Community Amenities for Wellness and Longevity. ldeakins. Mon, 06/27/2022 - 10:36. From meditation spaces to multigenerational housing units, senior housing communities are changing to meet the needs of an aging demographic. Senior housing communities offer an array of amenities ranging from healthcare and assisted living to pickleball and Wii bowling, but according to Fast Company, an industry catered to older demographics will have to adapt to generations poised to live well bey

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6 Principles of Biophilic Design

The Constructor

Biophilic designs are innovative ways of incorporating nature into buildings and modern architecture. Biophilia means the human tendency to interact.

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