5 Intriguing Stats on Construction Data and the Jobsite
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
A brief look at five intriguing stats about construction data collection from the field.
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5 Steps to Better Project Communication
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Process connectivity encourages the team to apply foresight and anticipate potential claims categories to help eliminate surprises over the course of the work. Identifying weaknesses during preplanning is a straightforward way to put the company and managers in a better position to adapt and adjust. .
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LEAN Construction – Top Down or Bottom Up?
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
LEAN construction, whether new builds, renovation, repair, or maintenance, requires global oversight and local empowerment. Those doing the work must be allowed to make decisions, but within a framework that includes LEAN workflows, processes, standardized information, and full transparency. Robust LEAN Repair, Renovation, and Construction Framework.
Why Another Tool Is Needed to Reduce Safety Risks
FDR Safety
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
Below have demonstrated substantial improvement over the past 25 years. Figure 1. Bureau of Labor Statistics Safety Data. Rate. Rate Change Over Time Period. Percent Change. TRIR (Total Record Incident Rate). 8.4 to 3.1. 63% decrease. Total rate (Case rate for days away Since 1992, US businesses, governmental agencies, and industry have substantially reduced the number of recordable injuries.
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.
Effect of Fire and High Temperature on FRPs
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Fire and high temperature influence properties (strength, stiffness, young’s modulus) of FRPs extensively. It is necessary to understand the.
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Construction Sector Waste Due to Flawed Decision-Making
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Best value construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methods are readily available to virtually assure maximized environmental and economic returns on AEC, facilities management, and other physical infrastructure repair, renovation, or new construction projects. Flawed-decision making process on the part of real property owners is the primary reason for the AECOO sectors legacy of waste.
National Labor Relations Board's independent contractor ruling called 'employer friendly'
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
While misclassification of workers as independent contractors is not a violation of the National Labor Relations Act, employers still need to classify their workers correctly.
Traversing in Surveying – Types and Methods
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 1, 2019
A traverse is a series of connected lines whose lengths and directions are to be measured and the process of surveying to find such measurements is.
Your Guide to Managing Construction Risk in 2019
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Did you know that 30% of contractors fail because of management issues? As a contractor, you’re likely aware of the multiple risks inherent in running a construction business. Construction projects require a great deal of time and resources.
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.
Reducing CO2 through clinker replacement
GCP Applied Technologies
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Reducing CO2 through clinker replacement. Phillip.fry@gc…. Tue, 09/03/2019 - 10:28. GCP Applied Technologies. September 03, 2019. One approach to reducing carbon footprint is to use supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) to lower the clinker factor of cement. Each 1% drop in clinker factor can reduce emitted CO 2 by 8-9 kg/cement tonne. However, increasing the SCM level to lower the clinker factor usually results in somewhat poorer cement performance.
Upgraded college stadiums kick off football season
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
With more comfortable seating, high-speed wireless access and other new amenities, construction projects at these seven venues have given fans even more reason to cheer.
FERC Rules to Restart Constitution Pipeline Project
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
S&P Global reports that construction on the Constitution Pipeline will resume after New York waived its water quality authority, according to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
September 2019 Construction Industry Stats
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau construction stats, September 2019.
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?
2019 Hotel Giants Report: Hospitality sector is running hot and cool
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Hospitality is hot—and, as we shall see, it’s also cool. Very cool. The global hotel construction pipeline hit a 10-year high in 2018, according to Lodging Econometrics. In the U.S., nearly 670,000 rooms were in development or under construction last year—116,000 rooms shy of the 2008 peak. New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, Dallas, and Houston are particularly robust.
Construction-related podcasts inspire and educate
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
The AEC industry has a surprising offering of easy-to-stream and digestible podcasts with knowledgeable hosts and enlightening guests.
How to use BIM to drive productivity and profitability in construction projects?
Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
According to a Zion Market Research report, the market for Building Information Modeling was around USD 3.52 billion in 2016 and is expected to reach approximately USD 10.36 billion by 2022, growing at a CAGR of slightly above 19.45% between 2017 and 2022. The rapid adoption of BIM in the construction industry comes as no.
What's New With Construction Contract Standards in Massachusetts
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
Construction contracts are arguably more important than other contracts because they guarantee the health and safety of all potential occupants of a building. But, they have always been fundamentally different from standard commercial contracts. So, when a construction case makes it to the call of the trial list, it is like the judge is being thrown a knuckleball after seeing a hundred fastballs.
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.
A new HOK report focuses on designing offices for a neurodiverse workforce
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Scientists are learning more about the natural range of variation in human cognition. Investigations have given rise to the concept of “neurodiversity,” for people who aren’t neurotypical and function under conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit syndrome, dyslexia, and Tourette syndrome. An estimated 15% to 20% of people are what’s known as “neurodivergent.
DOL apprenticeship plan stirs debate among contractors
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
The controversy centers on whether construction should be exempt from a proposed provision that paves the way for standard-setting training programs.
Construction progress tracking: Turning data into real time insight
Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Tracking construction projects: The path to success From this corner, we have many times highlighted how messy a construction project can be without the right systems and processes in place. Therefore, it is crucial that everyone on site is able to report progress, communicate problems and ask questions quickly and efficiently. In that sense, digital.
How To Get Certified as a Pesticide Applicator
Green Industry Professionals
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
More lawn maintenance contractors are branching into the pesticide-application game. Here’s what you’d need to do if you’re thinking about doing so yourself.
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!
Peloton to multifamily communities: Drop dead
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Does your multifamily property have Peloton bikes in its fitness center? If so, hang onto them for dear life. They may be the last ones you’ll ever see. The reason: Peloton will no longer sell its bikes to multifamily residential communities. Let me go back a bit to explain.
DoD diverts $3.6B in military funds to border wall construction
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
Funding for the 11 projects representing 175 miles of barrier replacement and new construction will come from more than 100 U.S.- and foreign-based deferred military construction projects.
3 Tips for Buying a New Excavator
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
No matter the project, it is important to have an excavator on site that fulfills an operator's needs and goals. Below are are three tips to take into consideration before making the final purchase.
Off-site Modular Construction: Building for the Future
Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Since the construction industry began to rebound in 2013, demand for modular off-site construction has increased. Between 2014 and 2017, the market is estimated to have progressed by 26% and is set to grow another 4% per year from 2018 to 2020.
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!
Another well-known retailer files for bankruptcy: Here's the solution to more empty anchor stores
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
Last month, one of the world's most well-known retailers filed for bankruptcy. Barneys is almost 100 years old and will close 15 of its 22 stores as part of a major restructure, and they aren’t alone. Barneys is among dozens of other retailers filing for bankruptcy this year. The question is, how do landlords transform this valuable empty space? The solution lies in repurposing existing square footage.
Corna Kokosing leadership changes crystalize opportunities, challenges
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
New president Jim Negron says the labor shortage and recruitment top the Ohio construction company's list of challenges.
Top Four Fall Lawn Care Tips
Green Industry Professionals
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
Though it may seem counterintuitive, seeding, weed control and fertilization is most effective late in the season. Here are four tips for taking care of your lawn this fall.
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