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What is Raised Floor System? Its Advantages and Applications

The Constructor

What is raised floor system? Elevated floor system, which is also termed as access floor system, is a raised structural floor that is placed on a.

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Project Team Scrambles to Reimagine Library in Steel

ENR Construction

Due to rising costs for concrete, Temple University’s new $170-million Charles Library was redesigned with a steel structure.

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How to Prevent and Control Efflorescence Formation on Masonry Structures?

The Constructor

Efflorescence is a white crystalline material that is formed as a result of water evaporation from salt solution and left salts on the surface of.

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5 Innovations Revolutionizing the Construction Jobsite

Construction Business Owner

New advances in technology, particularly on the digital side of the spectrum, can do a lot to drive revenue and cut costs. Innovative techniques and processes for project management, new software solutions, the internet of things (IoT) and alternative materials are all making a push into mainstream construction. These opportunities aren’t just science fiction anymore; they’re valuable technologies moving construction into the 21st century.

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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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Speaking From Experience: True Tales about Construction in the Cloud

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series highlighting real customer stories shared during our Digital Contractor Roadshow events. Speaking From Experience: True Tales about Construction in the Cloud. Cloud-based software is changing the way construction companies operate. From allowing employees and managers alike to escape the trappings of the physical office to input and share data to expanding access to information and spurring collaboration across entire project teams, to eliminating unnecess

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Your ENERGY STAR Score is About to Fall Precipitously

Green Building Law Update

Building owners that utilize ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager will see a dramatic change in the 1 to 100 ENERGY STAR scores after August 26, 2018. Every score model we reviewed saw a drop in ENERGY STAR score except hotels. You have 75 days to act. The change is significant for buildings pursuing LEED or Green Globes certification, for buildings with GSA or other government space leases tied to an ENERGY STAR score of 75, for buildings in cities with mandatory benchmarking, and for the more than 45

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3 Tips to Improving the Strength of Concrete With Mesh

Construction Marketing

Reinforcing mesh in concrete is used to improve the tensile strength of the concrete by helping it hold together hence limiting cracking. However, not all concrete requires reinforcement. Concrete that carries heavy loads such as foundation walls, footings and columns almost always need reinforcing mesh. However, small concrete projects such as driveways, pathways or even playhouse floors do not need any reinforcing.

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Learn About the Future of Construction Technology at This Year’s CFMA Conference

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Are you attending this year’s Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) 2018 Annual Conference & Exhibition June 23-27 at the Fountainebleu resort in Miami Beach? If so, make sure to swing by the Viewpoint booth (#311) or join us for a special technology forum to see the latest technologies designed to help contractors boost productivity and profit margins.

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Developing A Safety Culture In Multi-Employer Worksites

FDR Safety

March 2018 – Foxconn Technology Group confirmed Tuesday that is has selected Rhode Island-based Gilbane Building Co. and a German-based company, M+W Group to serve as the lead contractors to build its $10 billion Mount Pleasant complex…The project, which could create 10,000 direct construction jobs, is expected to begin within 60 days. Known as Multi-Employer Worksites, projects of this size often include employees from companies specializing in concrete, steel erection, mechanical, andele

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Purposes and Levels of Protection of Blast Resistant Design of Buildings

The Constructor

Different purposes of blast resistant design of building are to limit structural collapse, maintain building envelope and minimizing flying debris.

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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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Virtual Tours Used to Sell American West Homes

Construction Marketing

When it comes to marketing new home communities, the tried and true model home is the traditional venue. However, the Las Vegas new housing market is aggressive right now, so new construction homes are being purchased practically before the lots are released. Such is the case for American West Homes’ newest community, Rainbow Crossing Luxury at Coronado Ranch in southwest Las Vegas.

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Punch list for construction: The ultimate guide

Lets Build

What is a punch list In most cases, a punch list is seen as a document or list of items which define in detail the work that doesn’t comply with the contract requirements, after a significant part of the project is completed. To some extent, this explanation is accurate. Nevertheless, it would be wrong to.

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Your Technology Partner for the Future

Viewpoint Construction Technology

When smart contractors evaluate software solutions, there are a lot of factors they must take into consideration.

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Detailed Line Item Estimating is REQUIRED for Best Value Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

Whether estimating renovation, repair, new construction projects or creating deficiencies resulting from facility condition assessments (FCA), detailed line item estimating, using locally researched cost data, provides the best value to owners, contractors, AEs, and oversight groups. Assemblies and other higher level estimating approaches are of limited value at best, while square foot or building models provide even less benefit.

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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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AI tool promises 15% reduction in construction time, costs

Construction Dive

Alice Technologies says its artificial intelligence, after learning a project's scope, selects the most efficient schedule from millions of options.

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Punch list for construction: The ultimate guide

Lets Build

TL;DR A punch list includes all the items that require immediate or future action during the building process. Any aspect of the project that doesn’t comply with the agreed contract specifications can be detected with the help of a well-established punch list. The contractor has to complete every item on the punch list before collecting.

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Speaking From Experience: True Tales about Construction in the Cloud

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Cloud-based software is changing the way construction companies operate.

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Consumer Price Index ? CPI ? May 2018

Job Order Contracting

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent in May on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.2 percent in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index rose 2.8 percent before seasonal adjustment. The indexes f gasoline and shelter were the largest factors in the seasonally adjusted increase in the all items index, as they were in April.

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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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Reducing design coordination errors with VR, AR

Construction Dive

Virtual reality and augmented reality are subject to a lot of hype, but two technology experts outline here some practical applications to help construction managers detect and manage errors such as clashes.

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How to ensure your construction project doesn’t blow your budget

Lets Build

Project cost overruns can even happen to the best of the best. However, this doesn’t mean that you should take this as an excuse and let your next construction endeavor blow your budget. Instead, you should make sure to invest in quality project management, devise a sound plan, calculate all the costs and be prepared.

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Learn About the Future of Construction Technology at This Year’s CFMA Conference

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Advancing Construction Software.

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LEAN Facilities Management via Efficient Construction Delivery

Job Order Contracting

It can be very difficult for any public sector real property owner to efficiently manage the ongoing demands for repair, renovation, and minor new construction services. It’s even more problematic with shrinking budgets and staff… and today’s need to “do more with less.”. LEAN construction delivery, combined with locally researched detailed line item construction cost data, can virtually assure that 90%+ of your repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects are consistently completed o

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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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The Dotted Line: How to make sure a contract protects your money

Construction Dive

Contractors shouldn't hesitate to try to strike a better deal for things like change orders and retainage during contract negotiations.

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How to ensure your construction project doesn’t blow your budget

Lets Build

Project cost overruns can even happen to the best of the best. However, this doesn’t mean that you should take this as an excuse and let your next construction endeavor blow your budget. Instead, you should make sure to invest in quality project management, devise a sound plan, calculate all the costs and be prepared.

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The 10 Questions You Should Ask When Considering Project Management Software?Part 5 of 5

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Construction Software ROI.

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Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Local Intelligence – Leverage local knowledge and a locally researched detailed line item unit price books. Efficient Information Sharing – Require collaboration among all participants and stakeholders supported by LEAN processes and enabling cloud technology. Compliance – Full financial transparency in alignment with federal, state, county, local requirements.

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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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Colorado to investigate construction worker misclassification

Construction Dive

The state's governor formed a task force to eliminate payroll fraud that would occur when employers intentionally misclassify their employees as independent contractors.

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Cultural centers: Community-based venues can be catalysts for downtown renewal

BD+C

Columbia, Md., is a microcosm of what’s happening in cities across America, where cultural facilities—performing arts venues, libraries, museums, and other public spaces of congregation—are being positioned as integral to downtown renewal. Columbia, a planned city originally developed by the Rouse Corporation in the 1960s, has approved the site plan for The New Cultural Center, a seven-story 570,000-sf building that its developer, Orchard Development, suggests could be the city’s next “community

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Terex truck creates Carnage

Digger Blog

The Radio Times describes Sky’s new TV series Carnage as a cross between Robot Wars and Top Gear. So you’ll not be surprised to hear there are also elements of Mad Max and Wacky Races thrown in there too. The Radio Times describes Sky’s new TV series Carnage as a cross between Robot Wars and Top Gear. So you’ll not be surprised to hear there are also elements of Mad Max and Wacky Races thrown in there too.

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Bandit Industries to Sell Company to Employees

Construction Equipment

2018 is a big year for chipper manufacturer Bandit Industries. The company will be celebrating its 35th anniversary this September and announced last week it plans to sell 100 percent of the company to its employees. Owners Mike Morey Sr., Dianne Morey, and Jerry Morey said on June 7 that they will sell 100 percent of the company to their employees in an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

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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.