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Uncertain Times Call for Construction Technology Growth

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Today’s leading construction firms operate as digital contractors that take advantage of the latest technologies to gain competitive edges. As uncertainty lurks in the future of construction industry spending , contractors have placed a focus on technology transformation as a key differentiator moving forward. Amidst lower construction spending, labor uncertainty and an overall cooling of the economy, questions may simmer for contractors about how to set up and weather any potential recess

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The 10 traits successful contractors have in common

Construction Dive

In a crowded AGC convention session, a seasoned consultant listed the top traits among the industry's fastest-growing and most profitable contractors.

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10 Design Flaws to avoid in Earthquake-prone areas.

The Constructor

Buildings require great designs and sound construction practices to be able to withstand the disastrous forces of an earthquake. There are several.

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Don’t Waste a Good Recession

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Look into the Construction Crystal Ball with Leading Economist, Anirban Basu. Anirban Basu isn’t physic nor does he own a crystal ball. However, some may consider the knowledge he possesses close to having a sixth sense. After he earned exceptional college test scores in micro and macroeconomics, he learned he had a knack for helping organizations make better business decisions by using his knowledge in economics.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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.

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How One Documentary Is Advocating for Women in Construction

Construction Business Owner

A star of Hard Hatted Woman tells what it's like for a women in the trades and how you can promote inclusivity and diversity in your own construction business.

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10 Construction Flaws to Avoid in Earthquake-prone Areas

The Constructor

Buildings require great designs and sound construction practices to be able to withstand the disastrous forces of an earthquake. There are several.

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Construction expert Mark Farmer analyses the unholy trinity of structural change

Lets Build

At the end of January, GenieBelt, in collaboration with BIMobject and Construction News had the honour to host the European ConTech Summit 2019. The discussion took place in London and some of the greatest minds in the construction industry came together in order to exchange ideas and insights about the digital journey of the sector.

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Not Getting Paid? Here's Why & How to Solve It

Construction Business Owner

Construction business owners don’t have it easy. Even in markets where there is strong growth, firms must grapple with high competition, slim profit margins, chronic late payments and a high proportion of business failures.

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Tenants Order Phase l to Avoid Hazardous Substance Liability

Green Building Law Update

It has been a year since the omnibus spending bill signed on March 23, 2018 amended the Superfund law, for first time making clear that tenants can qualify as bona fide prospective purchasers, protected from cleanup costs from the presence of hazardous substances on a property; but tenants are only now beginning to order Phase l Environmental Site Assessments taking advantage of the liability protections in the new law.

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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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Boring Methods for Soil Sampling- Applicability and Practical Depths

The Constructor

Boring methods are widely used for subsurface investigations to collect samples, in almost all types of soil, for visual inspection or laboratory.

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Uncertain Times Call for Construction Technology Growth

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As uncertainty lurks in the future of construction industry spending, contractors have placed a focus on technology transformation as a.

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3 Lessons from Nick Saban to Improve Your Business Strategy

Construction Business Owner

How to improve your business strategy and processes by taking a few moves from University of Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban's playbook .

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AI, robotics safety a bigger concern to construction industry than job security

Construction Dive

Construction workers worry less about the common conception that robots will steal jobs than they do about who's to blame for unsafe practices on the jobsite, according to a new survey.

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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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3D Printing in Construction Industry- Process and Benefits

The Constructor

The idea of 3D printing of structures, although still novel to many, is striding its way towards the root of the construction industry. Today, 3D.

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Creating Facilities Value

Job Order Contracting

Creating Facilities Value. Creating facilities value for all stakeholders requires rigorous LEAN processes that support and assure collaborative early and ongoing information sharing, as well as decision support systems based upon current and actionable information. The good news it that robust tools and services are readily available that can provide any organization and any facilities management team with the opportunity to efficiently maximize facilities value.

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5 Tips for Better Lifting With Your Compact Excavator

Construction Business Owner

Avoid project delays and machine instability with these five best practices for lifting with a compact excavator lifting.

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3D-printed precast concrete molds for redeveloped NYC landmark a first

Construction Dive

The innovative approach to the 42-story tower in Brooklyn created a variety of exterior panels reminiscent of sugar crystals, a nod to the site's historic past as the Domino Sugar Factory.

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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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Boring Methods for Soil Sampling- Applicability and Practical Depths

The Constructor

Boring method is widely used for subsurface investigations to collect samples, in almost all types of soil, for visual inspection or laboratory.

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Job Order Contracting - Untitled Article

Job Order Contracting

Driving Public Sector Facilities Performance with LEAN. Introduction. LEAN construction cost estimating, procurement, and project delivery jointly drive optimal, best value execution of the numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects encountered by public sector real property owners, facilities managers, procurement professionals, and their service providers.

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9 Tips for Safer Slope Work

Construction Business Owner

Working on slopes can be a dangerous activity for excavator operators, as well as the machine itself, which is why it’s important for operators to always take extra care when working on an incline. The following are nine tips to help ensure the safety of your employees and machines on your next sloped project.

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Building the wall: A construction timeline

Construction Dive

Construction of U.S.-Mexico border infrastructure is underway; here's our periodically updated guide to the players, contracts and scope of work involved.

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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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Recessed Lights– Features and Advantages

The Constructor

A recessed light or downlight is a metal light fixture that is installed above the ceiling line. The light is fixed into a hollow opening in the.

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Job Order Contracting - Untitled Article

Job Order Contracting

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. Introduction. LEAN construction cost estimating, procurement, and project delivery, drives optimal performance for the numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects encountered by real property owners, facilities managers, and their service providers.

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Don’t Waste a Good Recession

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Look into the Construction Crystal Ball with Leading Economist, Anirban Basu.

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Mapping high-impact construction across the US

Construction Dive

An interactive tool to keep tabs on large-scale projects spanning mixed-use, infrastructure, entertainment and many more categories.

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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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What are the Serviceability Requirements of Foundation Structure?

The Constructor

Serviceability requirements are set of conditions under which a foundation structure is considered to be useful. It is the second category of.

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AIA awards six projects with the 2019 AIA/ALA Library Building Award

BD+C

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Library Association will award six libraries with the 2019 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards for excellence in architectural design. You will find each project and a brief description from the AIA below. For more information, click the project name or image. .

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Commercial Hotspots Thrive In Cape Coral

Business Facilities

The city with the second largest land mass—and one of the fastest growing populations—in Florida offers plenty of opportunities for commercial development. - Read: Commercial Hotspots Thrive In Cape Coral at BusinessFacilities.com.