Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
Effective project management starts well before construction begins. With meticulous preplanning during the estimating stage, followed by strategic thinking during the job itself, a company’s project management team can ensure project success.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 10, 2016
Septic tank can be defined as primary sedimentation tank for disposal of night soil. Components and design of septic tank based on population is.
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Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
A public hearing is scheduled tomorrow on a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loan program ordinance in Baltimore City. I have been quoted saying that PACE “could be bigger than anything in U.S. real estate since the invention of the glass window.”. PACE loan programs, where payments for energy efficiency, water conservation and renewable energy improvements to real estate are made through a building owner’s property tax bill are gaining acceptance nationally including being implemented acro
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
The History of Job Order Contracting. The LEAN Integrated Construction Project Delivery Method. . The United States Department of the Army is attributed with initially developing and deploying Job Order Contracting during the early 1980s. It did so in response to a growing need for increasing and unsupportable demands for construction throughout Europe.
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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.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
Software has disrupted entire industries in a way in which team collaboration is seamless, costs are cut and smarter decisions can be made. The construction industry is no exception. Today, construction project managers can leverage software so that goals are easier to meet in a timely and cost-effective fashion. The following are five ways software is helping construction project managers hit their milestones.
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BD+C
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
On July 25, Lendlease moved into its new global headquarters, Tower Three of the 277,200-sm International Towers Sydney in the Sydney, Australia, suburb of Barangaroo. These towers are in the process of becoming the first buildings certified under the International WELL Building Institute’s Core and Shell health and wellness standard. Tower Three is shooting for Platinum, IWBI’s highest certification level. .
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
BIM Life-cycle Management Competency, Common Terms, and Change Management. Forget 3D visualization, Life-cycle Management Competency and Common Terms are the most critical aspects to achieving efficient renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction of the built environment. Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment & LEAN Construction Delivery.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
The construction industry rewards managers who can tolerate mundane administrative tasks. People who can find an old email, keep track of submittals and manage punch lists are more likely to succeed than those who have trouble with them. While necessary, these administrative tasks are secondary to the real work of the day: managing the people and technical objectives that are the heart of a successful project.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
A bituminous waterproofing membrane is used for reinforced concrete roof waterproofing. This waterproofing membrane comes on site in the form of.
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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.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
Most people have created something out of Lego blocks at some point in their life, be it something small and simple like a Lego cottage, or large and complicated like Han Solo’s Millennium Falcon. At the very least, you have probably felt the wrath of one of your kid’s stray blocks, stepping on it as you walked barefoot through the house at midnight.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
Enabling Job Order Contracting Through Training and LEAN Methods. While Job Order Contracting has been used for decades and can drive significantly improved construction delivery productivity and higher quality, it must be deployed by skilled Owners and Contractors to achieved maximum benefit. In order reduce costs and add long-term value Job Order Contracts must be developed and implemented objectively and transparently.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
Almost every contractor’s goal is to win more work than he or she currently has scheduled. When the economy was slow, contractors worked hard to keep crews busy and break even. And as the economy heated up, contractors began to take on more work than they could handle with their current staff. On paper, they figured they would make more money, as their overhead remained constant while their revenues grew.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
Permeable pavement system allows percolation of rainfall water. The importance, construction and cross-section of permeable pavements are discussed.
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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?
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2016 – U.S. construction companies are not embracing technological advancements, such as drone aircrafts, robotics, RFID equipment and materials tracking, and data analytics, according to KPMG International’s Global Construction Survey 2016, “Building a technology advantage ( [link] ). .
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
Reducing the Major Risks Associated with Public Sector Construction. Public sector construction faces inherently more major concerns and sources of potential litigation than in the private sector. Even within the public sector, the more “political” the building use, the higher the likelihood for issues. K-12 seems to be the most problematic “battleground”, though the following concerns are likely shared by all public institutions: Lack of public support.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
Annual performance appraisals typically evoke a feeling of dread, but it is hardly because of the feedback provided during these personnel development sessions. Interestingly enough, it is the thought of sifting through reams of paper, grading a procession of subordinates and the monotony of boring “years in review” that turn people off. Who wouldn’t find this activity draining?
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 10, 2016
There are various types of bridges classified based on span, materials, types of bridge structures, functions, utility and position etc. Read More.
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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.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
. . The pace of big-box warehouse growth is breaking both local and national records, in large part due to the dynamics of e-commerce. Although e-commerce makes up only about 10 percent of all U.S. sales, online transactions are growing at five times the pace of those at brick-and-mortar properties, according to James Breeze, national director of industrial research at Colliers Industrial.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
Renovating a historic venue first built in 1959 without any as-built drawings was the task at hand for Michigan-based general contractor Barton Malow. Trusted with the $400M full-scale makeover of Daytona International Speedway® (DIS), it was Barton Malow’s digital solutions that helped them win the job from Daytona owner ISC, also known as the International Speedway Corporation.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
For many contractors, work doesn’t end when the sun goes down. Working through the night has become commonplace, making light towers a necessity in any equipment lineup. With so much reliance on these units, it is crucial to maintain them regularly. Alongside manufacturer recommended maintenance, daily, weekly and monthly checks will keep your light tower shining bright.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
Safety measures at construction sites helps to prevent unforeseen accidents. Accidents at construction sites may lead to loss of life and involve.
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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!
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
Congress took a positive step towards resolving the skilled trade labor shortage this week. The U.S. House of Representatives passed HR55897, known as the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act , by an overwhelming vote of 405 to 5. The bill reauthorizes the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 through 2022, divides career and technical education (CTE) students into CTE concentrators and CTE participants, and revises requirements for within-st
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
The Museum at Prairiefire had the challenge of bringing a 41,000 sq. ft. massive stone structure in on time and on a budget of $17.1 million, while achieving the structural and aesthetic goals of representing the region’s prairie fires. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, tells a story of geology, culture, and the practice of prairie landscape management through intentional burns.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
For many contractors, work doesn’t end when the sun goes down. Working through the night has become commonplace, making light towers a necessity in any equipment lineup. With so much reliance on these units, it is crucial to maintain them regularly. Alongside manufacturer recommended maintenance, daily, weekly and monthly checks will keep your light tower shining bright.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
Liquid waterproofing membrane is in the form of liquid and is sprayed or applied by brush or roller for waterproofing of concrete concrete.
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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!
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
DIUx will connect the Department of Defense with hundreds of private sector firms to enhance the technological capabilities of the U.S. military while growing innovative enterprises in Texas. Read Defense Innovation Unit Experimental Comes To Austin on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
Hudson Yards, a project focusing on the redevelopment of an industrial area on Manhattan’s West Side, is New York City’s largest development since Rockefeller Center was built in the 1930s. And, as it is such a grand project, Stephen M. Ross, the billionaire founder and Chairman of Related Companies (the project’s developer) decided something just as grand was needed to act as the centerpiece of the development.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
Over the last decade, nearly every industry on the planet has begun to leverage technology to radically change the status quo. Uber became the world’s largest taxi company. Airbnb became the world’s largest accommodation provider. Netflix became the world’s largest cinema. Whether the construction equipment industry likes it or not, disruption is right around the corner.
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