July, 2022

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The Connected Construction Professional Series: Finance & Accounting Roles

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How Construction Accounting and Finance Can Work Smarter and Make Better Sense of the Numbers with a Connected Construction Management Suite.

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Your Guidance Matters

Construction Business Owner

Your Guidance Matters. Kathy Wells. Fri, 07/29/2022 - 05:00. Most managers focus on producing results, such as: finishing projects on time and on budget, scheduling crews, ordering materials, managing subcontractors and suppliers, winning new contracts, getting paid, hiring good employees — all the many things necessary to keep a company functioning properly.

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Carbon Concrete: Production and Advantages

The Constructor

Carbon concrete is a sustainable construction material produced from concrete and carbon fibers or bars. The carbon is incorporated into the concrete through mesh-like textile mats placed between its layers or as randomly or uniformly dispersed fibers throughout the concrete. Carbon fiber improves the tensile strength of concrete to a great extent. Carbon bars can […].

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Target Value Delivery in lean construction

Lets Build

When you need to deliver on high-value projects, it makes sense to seek out more efficient, effective ways to go about it. The principles of lean construction are nothing new, and most construction professionals understand the risks of not using an organised, proven process when taking on a new project. However, many owners and contractors still struggle to implement lean concepts into their projects.

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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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Manufacturer, Agribusiness To Invest Over $94M In South Carolina Expansions

Business Facilities

In South Carolina, SHL Medical to invest $90 million in its new North Charleston manufacturing site; City Roots will invest $4.4 million to expand in Richland County.

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The Connected Construction Professional Series: IT Roles

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How Construction Internet Technology Professionals Can Connect Their Tech Stack to Streamline and Safeguard Their Company’s Data and Workflows.

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Nominate Your Company's Best for CBO's Outstanding Women in Construction 2022

Construction Business Owner

Nominate Your Company's Best for CBO's Outstanding Women in Construction 2022. Recognizing today's leading construction professionals. Kathy Wells. Wed, 07/06/2022 - 09:29. Construction Business Owner (CBO) Magazine is honoring some of the construction industry’s most hardworking construction professionals with a special section dedicated to Outstanding Women in Construction (OWIC).

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Saudi Arabia’s Mirrored Skyscrapers to House Nine Million People

The Constructor

Saudi Arabia has unveiled the images of yet another mega project called the “Mirror Line” in the city of Neom. The structure involves the construction of two parallel, mirrored buildings with a height of 500 meters running across 75 miles. At this height, the skyscraper will stand taller than the Empire State Building. According to […].

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Breaking down the 6 principles of Lean construction

Lets Build

Construction companies worldwide are embracing lean construction principles in hopes of reducing waste, lowering costs, and increasing productivity. However, understanding the core principles of lean construction can be confusing—you’ll find different explanations of the methodology everywhere you look. We’ll explore the six principles of lean construction and discuss some strategies for implementing them in your organization. 1.

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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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Rankings Recognize Best Metros For Corporate HQs, Business Climate

Business Facilities

In Business Facilities’ 2022 Metro Rankings Report, cities across the U.S. and Canada are hot spots for corporate headquarters, best business climates.

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The New Home Trends Institute Releases New Insights Report

Pro Builder

The New Home Trends Institute Releases New Insights Report. ecatalano. Fri, 07/22/2022 - 10:44. The New Home Trends Institute recently released its July 2022 Survey Insights Report, outlining changing homebuyer expectations, the reallocation of indoor and outdoor spaces, and how floorplan design continues to react to new consumer demands. The New Home Trends Institute, from John Burns Real Estate Consulting in partnership with Pro Builder , just released its July 2022 Survey Insights Report.

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Hot Tips: How Contractors are Beating the Summer Heat

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Trimble Viewpoint customers came through with some hot tips for staying cool during the summer months!

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Solve Your Staffing Problems With the Right Tools

Construction Business Owner

Solve Your Staffing Problems With the Right Tools. How BambooHR meets the top 3 construction industry HR challenges. mhodges. Fri, 07/08/2022 - 11:19. Using the right tool for the job makes all the difference. While so many jobs have benefited from technological advancements, the world has yet to see a digital jackhammer or a cloud-based crane. That said, there are many ways BambooHR can help meet the top three HR-related challenges faced by construction industry administrators and employees.

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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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What is U-Value of a Building Component?

The Constructor

The U-value of a building component measures the energy (heat) lost through a square meter of the material for every degree difference in temperature between the inside and the outside environment. Technically, U-value measures the thermal transmittance of material in W/m²·K (Watts-per-meter-square-kelvin). The U-value of a building component represents how effectively it behaves as an […].

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What to Look for in Construction Design Software

Lets Build

Construction design software is a necessity in today’s digital landscape, giving industry professionals an easier way to create blueprints and drawings of new designs. With construction design software, you can visualize different design possibilities, create professional presentations, better assess risks , and make more informed decisions. However, the construction design software market is overflowing with options—what works for one company might not be ideal for yours.

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Protecting Your Investment from Vehicle-into-Building Crashes

Wolgast Corporation

Without proper obstruction, motorists accidentally drive their cars into buildings 60 times a day in the US, causing damage and loss to businesses and homeowners. The Storefront Safety Council is a group of volunteers that are “passionate about ending vehicle-into-building crashes.” They have a variety of experts to help them address the causes and prevention of cars hitting buildings.

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Virginia Leads States In Tech Talent Pipeline, Cybersecurity Rankings?

Business Facilities

Virginia once again earned top spots for both Tech Talent Pipeline and Cybersecurity in Business Facilities' 18th Annual Rankings Report.

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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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Microunit Communities Offer Starting Point for Gen Z Renters

Pro Builder

Microunit Communities Offer Starting Point for Gen Z Renters. ldeakins. Thu, 07/28/2022 - 10:27. The rise of microunit communities gives Gen Z renters a chance to find affordable housing in high-cost metro markets. Microunit communities are taking over the multifamily sector to meet the needs of Gen Z, the youngest renter demographic. Microunit communities include rental units that range in size from 350 square feet to 500 square feet and feature walkable neighborhoods and amenities like fitness

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How to Offset Construction Staffing Challenges

Construction Business Owner

How to Offset Construction Staffing Challenges. By the end of 2025, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will have created 461,000 new construction jobs. mhodges. Thu, 07/28/2022 - 10:51. Construction firms, general contractors and subcontractors are already grappling with labor shortages across the trades, material shortages and supply chain delays.

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What is Ashcrete?

The Constructor

Ashcrete is an environmentally friendly material that is considered a substitute for traditional concrete. The invention of ashcrete is the result of efforts toward the production of sustainable construction materials. Not only does ashcrete reduce carbon emissions, but it also utilizes fly ash, which is a by-product of coal combustion that was previously disposed of […].

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How Has Covid Affected the Construction Industry?

Lets Build

In many respects, the answer to the question “How has COVID affected the construction industry?” is “less than most other sectors.” Despite a temporary halt in construction during pandemic lockdowns, the impact on construction was relatively short-lived. Because this was internationally viewed as an essential industry, often taking place outside, construction companies and their staff were able to resume something approaching normal working conditions surprisingly rapidly.

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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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How Tech and Data Improve Construction Practices and Processes

Jobsite with Procore

The challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has required the construction industry to turn to digital tools to successfully adapt to the pandemic and maintain productivity. This disruption has boosted construction's use of technology and adoption.

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Metro Rankings Report Honors Thriving Industrial Parks, Logistics Leaders

Business Facilities

Elk Grove Business Park, IL leads Industrial Parks, while Memphis, TN tops Logistics Leaders in Business Facilities’ 18th Annual Rankings Report.

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Overheard in the Big Room: The Future of BIM Across the Lifecycle   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Technology has enabled rapid advancement in almost every sector, but nowhere are its effects felt as greatly as in construction. While humans have been engineering architectural feats for thousands of years, traditional drawings are often siloed, stagnant, and vulnerable to rapid obsolescence. . Building information modeling (BIM) is set to change all that, its revolutionary goal since the 1970s when it was first proposed.

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How Work in Progress Can Work for You

Construction Business Owner

Promote to rotator No. Rotator Image. Status of webinar Featured. Using work-in-progress (WIP) reports to stay on top of every project & maximize profitability. Thu, 07/28/2022 - 12:00. 1 p.m. CDT. An accurate and timely work-in-progress (WIP) report is one of the most essential tools a contractor can use to optimize cash flow. WIP reporting provides construction companies with the insight needed to determine if active jobs are underbilled or overbilled, allowing you to stay on top of every proj

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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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Construction Tolerances for Cast-in-Place Concrete Members in a Building

The Constructor

Construction tolerances are allowed variations in a designated dimension of cast-in-place reinforced concrete elements. They are necessary means of.

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Are 3D-printed buildings the future of sustainable construction?

Lets Build

3D-printed buildings have been popping up more frequently over the last few years, but are they a gimmick, or could they be the future of sustainable construction ? As the industry focuses on green construction to alleviate the environmental stresses caused by construction—the sector uses 48% of global energy , depletes natural resources, and is responsible for 38% of global greenhouse gas emissions —construction professionals worldwide are searching for ways to make their efforts more sustainab

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12 Types of Rugs | Different Types of Rugs With Pictures | Best Types of Rug For Living Room | Best Rug For Bedroom

Civiconcepts

Introduction To Rugs Rugs are one of the most used decorative elements in every house as well as for other utility purposes, in spite of the fact of rugs are … 12 Types of Rugs | Different Types of Rugs With Pictures | Best Types of Rug For Living Room | Best Rug For Bedroom Read More ».

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