Lean Construction
JULY 28, 2021
Why is a large construction project handled differently than a small project such as a family home? The answer is simple: it is much more complex. Therefore, for large projects, a single project management system or a lean system such as Glenn Ballard's Last Planner® System (LPS) is not enough.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 29, 2021
Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders… possible? Only two of the following construction delivery methods are LEAN. Do you know which they are? Construction Project Delivery Comparison. Construction Project Delivery Overview & Comparison.
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Green Building Law Update
JULY 25, 2021
The Phase l Environmental Site Assessment Standard E1527-13 will sunset in late 2021, eight years from its approval on November 6, 2013. This is hugely significant because a Phase l Environmental Site Assessment is conducted in the vast majority of the 5.6 million commercial and industrial real estate transactions in the United States each year, so you need to be aware of the revised standard expected to be issued later this year.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 26, 2021
Public Relations vs. Content Marketing. Alex Headley. Mon, 07/26/2021 - 07:30. Whether your construction company is a large, international contractor or a small, local firm, publicity can help generate awareness about your business and bring in new customers. The industry never seems to stop, so capitalizing on project progress, company news or industry insights and communicating that information to your audience is key — but how do you go about accomplishing that?
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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.
The Constructor
JULY 29, 2021
On the surface, building a home might seem a product of physical labor and material expenditure. In reality, it entails much more than that. A home.
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Job Order Contracting
JULY 28, 2021
California Contractor Tests the Bounds of Job Order Contracting. By Garret Murai , February 15, 2021 (source: [link]. Most contractors have heard of design-bid-build, design-build, construction manager at risk, and even public private partnerships, various project delivery methods, which, at their heart, focus on balancing the interests of the various parties involved in a construction project, from owners, to design professionals, to contractors.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 26, 2021
Building Exit Strategy Expertise. Alex Headley. Mon, 07/26/2021 - 12:32. As a business owner, your days are full. Adding to that the uncertainty the last 16 months have brought to the industry proves you know that both life — and business — can be unpredictable. On top of the day-to-day decisions you make as a leader, the years pass quickly. Before you know it, retirement is not far away.
The Constructor
JULY 25, 2021
The world’s largest astronomy museum opened in Shanghai on July 18, 2021. Located in the Lingang district of Shanghai, the Shanghai Astronomy.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 27, 2021
Laila Ali, daughter of late beloved icon and humanitarian Muhammad Ali, is poised to inspire at virtual construction conference.
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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.
Business Facilities
JULY 27, 2021
Virginia has Best Business Climate, also tops in Tech Talent Pipeline and Cybersecurity Leaders; Texas leads new Semiconductors ranking in Business Facilities' 17th Annual Rankings Report. - Read: Virginia Has Best Business Climate, Tech Talent Pipeline at BusinessFacilities.com.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JULY 30, 2021
Owning a construction company and being an employee requires different mindsets and attitudes or paradigms. Both positions are natural enemies and generate tension, leading to various diseases; mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual. Construction workers live in the real world, where everything can be seen, heard, felt, tasted, and sometimes smelled.
The Constructor
JULY 26, 2021
Concrete curing never actually stops, and the development of concrete strength continues over time. However, site engineers and contractors must know.
BD+C
JULY 27, 2021
According to Lodging Econometrics’ (LE) most recent construction pipeline trend report, at the close of the second quarter, the top five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines are New York City, with 146 projects/25,232 rooms; Los Angeles with 135 projects/22,586 rooms; Dallas with 132 projects/16,183 rooms; Atlanta with 129 projects/17,845 rooms; and Nashville with 91 projects/12,703 rooms.
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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?
Business Facilities
JULY 27, 2021
Our most comprehensive rankings compilation to date, our 17th Annual Rankings Report features 60 categories that highlight State, Metro and Global leaders building the foundation for a future of sustainable growth. - Read: Business Facilities’ 17th Annual Rankings Report at BusinessFacilities.com.
Pro Builder
JULY 26, 2021
Can We Make Home Building a Little Less ‘Interesting?’. ibush. Mon, 07/26/2021 - 07:00. Builders are feeling their margins being squeezed. How to respond? Here are 10 suggestions. Scott Sedam, Contributing Editor. There’s an old saying, repeated countless times, yet it warrants another mention these days, “May you live in interesting times.” Fact is, it was a curse. .
The Constructor
JULY 28, 2021
Insulation is used to prevent the transmission of heat or sound from one area to another. It is used to keep heat and sound in or out of the house or.
BD+C
JULY 29, 2021
Pent-up demand from the pandemic is creating a general spending surge that is helping to improve the outlook on construction spending over the next two years, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
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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.
Business Facilities
JULY 29, 2021
Greater Hartford, CT; Raleigh, NC; and Boise, ID were named the top three Millennial Magnets in Business Facilities' 2021 Metro Rankings Report. - Read: Hartford, Raleigh And Boise Are Top Millennial Magnets at BusinessFacilities.com.
PC Construction
JULY 30, 2021
On Wednesday, PC joined the City of Lynchburg and local officials to celebrate the official ribbon cutting for the Combined Sewer Overflow Reduction Improvements project at the Lynchburg WWTP. The $44.5 million project was completed. The post Completed project will reduce sewage and stormwater discharge into the James River first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.
The Constructor
JULY 30, 2021
Internal electrical installation of a building consists of cabling and associated accessories such as switches, sockets, distribution boards, and.
BD+C
JULY 27, 2021
As if rising sea levels and increasingly powerful storms were not enough, add the wobbly orbit of the moon to flood risk factors. Scientists say fluctuations in the moon’s orbit will lead to a spate of fair weather flooding beginning in the mid-2030s. A recent study examined regular fluctuations in the moon’s orbit around the Earth occurring on an 18.6 year cycle.
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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!
Business Facilities
JULY 29, 2021
The lab space grants are designed to help keep science and tech companies in Delaware, and encourage their long-term growth in the state. - Read: Delaware Adds Another $10M For Ready-To-Go Lab Space Grants at BusinessFacilities.com.
Pro Builder
JULY 30, 2021
Proper Flashing Practices for Fascia. mbeirne. Fri, 07/30/2021 - 06:00. Missing target flashing behind fascia returns can result in homeowner complaints and damage to your reputation. Graham Davis, Contributing Editor. Whenever wood fascia terminates into a wall (what’s commonly called a “fascia return”), it should be regarded as a penetration in the weather resistive barrier (WRB) and properly flashed. .
The Constructor
JULY 24, 2021
A conversation pit is an architectural feature that takes the form of a built-in seating facility placed into a depressed section of flooring or a.
BD+C
JULY 28, 2021
A new 158-unit, 114,878-sf multifamily development is set to begin construction in Washington, D.C.’s Logan Circle submarket. The five-story project is located at the intersection of 15th Street NW and S Street NW, less than a half mile from the U Street Metro Station. The project is also only one block away from 14th Street NW, the heart of nightlife, restaurants, and entertainment for the area’s young professionals. . .
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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
JULY 30, 2021
Innovative recycled polypropylene manufacturer PureCycle will create more than 80 jobs in Augusta, GA with its first U.S. cluster facility. - Read: PureCycle To Invest $440M In Georgia Recycling Facility at BusinessFacilities.com.
Pro Builder
JULY 28, 2021
The Future of the New-Home Design Studio. ibush. Wed, 07/28/2021 - 14:16. It's time for design studios to evolve. The future lies in doing a far superior job of both virtual and in-person interactions. Jane Meagher. What have we learned from the past 18 months of a global pandemic and its ripple effects on our society and industry, and what does the future look like for new-home design studios?
The Constructor
JULY 28, 2021
Ramps are designed to provide safe access to users with wheelchairs, strollers, or walkers. Therefore, it is important that building projects have a.
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