Trump executive order extends Buy American policy
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
The directive asks federal agencies to encourage contractors on infrastructure projects to buy iron, aluminum, steel, cement and other goods domestically.
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How to Repair Active Cracks in Concrete?
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
Active cracks in concrete are live cracks which expand in length, width, and depth over time. These cracks are formed due to overloading and thermal.
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5 Business Books You Need to Read
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
You may have a handle on how to run the jobsite, but advice and resources to handling all the other aspects of running a construction business can often be difficult to find. The CBO team is always on the hunt for business articles and books that provide answers to the questions that plague business owners like you every day. We asked our editorial advisory board to tell us their go-to books for business knowledge.
Bringing Industry Expertise to Your Doorstep: A Peek at Viewpoint’s 2019 Digital Contractor Roadshow Speakers
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
We’re gearing up to launch our 2019 Digital Contractor Roadshow series and we are thrilled! Last year , we visited more than 20 cities and enjoyed networking and learning about construction industry trends and challenges with over 600 contractors across the United States. This year, we have even more cities on our list as well as new industry thought leaders to inform, challenge and prepare you for success in today’s challenging construction industry.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
10 Budget Tips for DIYers
Construction Marketing
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
For lack of a better word, DIYing, as most of us have come to know it, is increasingly becoming a trending consumer behavior. There are so many reasons as to why most people opt to DIY than seeking a professional hand or opinion. First, if we would consider the time it takes to pull off a particular DIY task, it can be way too much, well considering the learning process.
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To get the most out of drones, start with 'low-hanging fruit'
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
Thanks to a maturing drone market, contractors of all sizes can capture value through progress tracking, safety inspections and more while holding subs accountable, says William Pryor of Skycatch.
How to Stop Moisture in Concrete Floor?
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 2, 2019
Commonly, concrete floors are vulnerable to moisture and suffer from different detrimental influence of moisture such as lifting tile off the floor,
5 Ways to Eliminate Waste with a Constructible Process
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Waste is all too common on construction projects today. That waste is not only bad for the environment, it also cuts into budgets and diminishes a project’s overall return.
Cover Story: Virginia Is Business Facilities’ 2018 State Of The Year
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Virginia may be for lovers, but these days the Commonwealth also is getting a ton of love from emerging high-tech growth sectors and businesses looking for the perfect corporate HQ site. - Read: Cover Story: Virginia Is Business Facilities’ 2018 State Of The Year at BusinessFacilities.com.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
The epic rise of industrialized construction
BD+C
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
The construction industry is facing colliding forces that render our current trajectory wasteful, inefficient, and unsustainable. These include a widespread skilled labor shortage and industry productivity rates that continually fail to improve. This is the burning platform that this relatively undisrupted $8+ trillion global industry rests upon. Multiple things need to change, but there are clearly obvious wins to go after.
Artificial intelligence: The future of construction
Lets Build
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
According to McKinsey, AI is the next frontier for construction technology. Without a doubt, the construction industry has still a long way to go before we can claim with confidence that artificial intelligence solutions have been properly implemented in the sector. The good news is that construction is an industry with tremendous potential. The total.
$12B Texas bullet train construction could start this year
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
Texas Central Partners is pressing on with the Dallas-to-Houston line and will appeal a court ruling that denied it railroad designation and land rights.
Mix Ratio of Sand/Cement Screed for Floor
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 2, 2019
Mix ratio of sand/cement screed for floor varied based on the intended use of the screed. Added to that, cement type, grade of aggregate and the.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Why Continuing Education is the Lifeblood of Electrical Contractors
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
More than ever, continuous education is the lifeblood of electrical contractors—it is necessary not only for doing business but also for staying on top of industry trends. Technologies—such as LED lighting, lighting controls and whole home automation, as well as advances in generators and transformers—increasingly require ongoing education from electricians to win bids, meet demand and stay competitive.
Voting begins in 2019 Best Construction Blog competition
Construction Marketing Ideas
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
It’s time to start voting for your favorite blog(s) in the 2019 Best Construction Blog competition. This year’s competition has 24 entries, with several returning blogs (and some former Besst Construction Blog winners) competing against first-time entries. The voting rules are simple. You may vote for one or several blogs, but you can only vote […].
Construction spending is projected to increase by more than 11% through 2022
BD+C
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
The office, education, amusement and recreation, manufacturing, and transportation sectors are expected to be the impetus behind a projected 3% increase in spending on engineering and construction in the United States, according to the recently released 2019 FMI Overview , which features the management consulting and investment banking firm’s predictions, through 2022, for residential and nonresidential building and nonbuilding structure construction put in place, both nationally and across nine
The biggest construction companies in Germany
Lets Build
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
Germany is seeing solid growth in its construction industry. One of the reasons for this is the high demand for real estate and more investment in infrastructure and buildings. To put that in perspective, The German Construction Industry Federation (HDB), predicted a 4% sales growth for German construction firms in 2018, which equals £117.2 bn.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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 Dotted Line: How to effectively manage an underperforming sub
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
One bad subcontractor can impact an entire project, so it's important to build protections into the contract and for both the general contractor and sub to know their responsibilities and options.
15 TV Shows Every Civil Engineer Should Watch
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
If you are a budding Civil Engineer or a construction enthusiast and you have the urge to really understand what you are getting into, and visual.
Determining Your Must-Do Role
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
What is the No. 1 function that could help you generate the highest revenue, increase equity and/or produce the best project results? As a business owner, you must identify your companywide must-do roles (MDRs) and delegate them to the right employees. Most importantly, you must determine your own MDR, and it’s probably not the role you think it is.
2018 Economic Development Deal Of The Year: Silver Award
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
A partnership between Japanese auto giants Mazda and Toyota brings a $1.6-billion automotive assembly plant to the Huntsville, AL region. - Read: 2018 Economic Development Deal Of The Year: Silver Award at BusinessFacilities.com.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
Smart buildings take hold: 8 ways smart tech is transforming commercial buildings
BD+C
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Buoyed by a surge of high-tech innovations and several years of robust U.S. construction markets, AEC teams are working on ideas for “smart buildings.” Since the mid-1980s, a new generation of products, technologies, and analytical tools has transformed the building landscape. The benefits of “smart” technologies and operations for design, construction, and ownership/operations are now inescapable.
Pull planning in construction – 101 guide
Lets Build
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
Picture rows of dominoes set up in strategic lines. Each domino standing by itself but part of a bigger picture at the same time. The domino at the end of the creation can’t fall until each one before it falls. This is exactly what happens with pull planning, which is one of the overall best.
More evidence that drones could and should play major role in infrastructure inspections
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
Researchers at a Swedish university further solidified the idea that UAVs can inspect dams, wind turbines and other types of infrastructure faster and more safely than humans.
Burnished Concrete
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
Burnished concrete is conventional concrete trowelled more than twice to make the concrete surface hard-wearing with a durable finish and a great.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Self-Employment, Scale & Success
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
Founder Michael Kaufman on Kaufman Lynn Construction's Path to Becoming One of South Florida's Largest Contractors.
Caterpillar M Series Medium Wheel Loaders 2019 Updates
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Caterpillar has updated is M Series medium wheel loaders, models 950M through 982M, with new and improved features. Loaders have Tier 4-F engines, enabling change intervals to move from 500 to 1,000 hours for engine oil, engine oil filter, and hydraulic oil filter.
BI(m): BIM data without models
BD+C
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Over the last several years, owners have begun to grasp that BIM can deliver more than just 3D models and better trade coordination. As a result, many organizations now require BIM data deliverables intended for downstream operations, and have developed transfer standards for embedding data in models during design. The vision is that owners can then use these data-rich models to retrieve that information at a future date for day-to-day tasks, like work order management and equipment maintenance.
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