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Calm before the storm? What the construction industry can expect in 2019

Construction Dive

Recession may hold off another year, economists say, but contractors should still keep an eye on risks and strategize around labor to prepare for the worst.

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3 Secrets to Serving Up Restaurant Construction Success from a Top Restaurant Contractor

HardHatChat

Earlier this month, the Englewood Construction team was honored to be recognized as one of the Best Restaurant Contractors in Chicago by Chicago Architects. Given how much restaurant work we do and how important those clients – from national restaurant chains and food service groups to independent eateries – are to our business, it was rewarding to be called out for being among the best in our field.

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Some useful tips to work out the costs of concrete

Construction Cost Estimating

While going to estimate the cost of new concrete, different types of variables should be taken into consideration which range from surface prep, formwork, reinforcing materials, and finish work, as well as the cost of the ready-mix concrete. It will compute the total price of the job. Costs for certain items will differ from location to location or from site to site, but a rough estimate can be obtained with some averaged amounts.

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Concrete Forms – Types and Selection of Concrete Forms

The Constructor

Concrete forms can be defined as a solid barrier that helps to hold the fluid concrete in place until it hardens and acquire a particular shape. The.

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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 Complete Data Connectivity Improves the Jobsite

Construction Business Owner

In the current construction market, one of the key indicators of a company's future success is its ability or inability to adopt technology. And regardless of where your company stands in the implementation of various tech solutions, you should have a firm understanding of how your company could benefit from a completely connected jobsite.

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In its latest design forecast, Gensler emphasizes the human touch

BD+C

Design that “puts people back at the center” is now the driving force behind resilient, livable cities, according to Gensler’s just-released 2018 Design Forecast, “Shaping the Future of Cities.”.

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Procedure of Plastering Work

The Constructor

Plastering work is a thin layer of mortar, applied over the masonry and it acts as a damp-proof coat over the brick masonry work. Plastering work.

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State of the Construction Industry: October Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Happy almost Halloween! Before you head home to get in costume or hand out candy, check out the top headlines from October’s construction news. We’ve seen topics like technology, the labor shortage and safety in the headlines all year long, and this month is no exception. This month’s stories bring some unique insights to the discussion, though, and they offer a sneak peek at JBKnowledge’s 2018 Construction Technology Report.

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Green Building Codes Not Eligible for Copyright Protection

Green Building Law Update

A decision earlier this month by the Eleventh Circuit United States Courts Of Appeals goes further than other modern courts in describing that building codes when adopted by local government cannot be copyrighted. Ruling that “the law,” whether by statute, ordinance, regulations, or code, and even when its source is a judicial opinion, is not subject to federal copyright law, has broad implications, particularly for green building.

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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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How To Select A Contractor For A Project

Construction Marketing

The key to a successful project is hiring the right contractor. Whether your construction is a simple house upgrade or a commercial remodeling, a wrong contractor can frustrate your efforts and waste a lot of time, money and energy. This is why it is critical to choose the right professional contractor for your project. The following steps can be your guide when selecting a contractor for a project. 1.

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16 Types of Heavy Equipment Used in Construction

The Constructor

Heavy construction equipment are used for various purposes in large projects. Selection of different types of heavy equipment depends on the size of.

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What You Missed at Collaborate 2018: The Power of Connection

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We are the lucky ones here. We recently hosted more than 2,400+ customers, partners, future customers and colleagues in Portland, Oregon for our ninth annual Collaborate Viewpoint User Conference. With more product breakout sessions, industry best practices, llamas and exhibitors than ever before, it was our very best conference yet. If you couldn’t make it to this year’s conference, here’s a look at some of the important things you missed: Morning Inspirations and Technology Visions in Keynote

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An Inside-Out Approach to Growth

Construction Business Owner

5 ways to develop a company culture that inspires employees & retains customers.

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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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Marketing In The Construction Industry – Everything You Need To Know

Help Everybody Everyday

To achieve success with marketing in the construction industry, you only need two things: The right message. An audience that can say yes. Yes, millions of dollars per year are spent by firms in the construction industry trying to get clients to recognize their brand and award them contracts. And the internet is littered with a ton of construction marketing strategies and tips.

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Top Free Construction Software

The Constructor

Various free construction software are available in online which increases productivity, efficiency and helps in scheduling and costing of project.

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Episode 9: Getting the Most out of Your Construction Software—Part 2

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A Viewpoint on Construction, Modern Takes on a Transforming Industry. Episode 9 : Getting the Most out of Your Construction Software—Part 2. In this episode of A Viewpoint on Construction, Robert Kruse with MDU Construction Services Group follows up on our previous podcast on getting the most out of software investments. Kruse, the director of financial software systems for MDU, talks from the contractor perspective about the rigid planning and research that goes into both making a software deci

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Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification

GCP Applied Technologies

Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification. michael.delros…. Fri, 11/02/2018 - 19:24. GCP Applied Technologies. November 02, 2018. The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association's (NRMCA) Sustainable Concrete Plant Certification (the "Certification") provides ready mix plant personnel specific guidance to assess their production practices and implement sustainability strategies that will ultimately lower their overall carbon footprint.

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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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What 2 Tech Solutions Should Take Priority in Today’s Construction Business?

Construction Business Owner

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Differences Between Coarse Grained and Fine-Grained Soil

The Constructor

Coarse-grained soil and fine-grained soil are two different types of soil that can be identified based on texture or ‘feel’ and particle size. One of.

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Spooky Construction Stories to Tell on the Jobsite

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Happy Halloween from all of us at Viewpoint! Construction workers seem to be the ones finding all the ghosts these days, which makes for some good story telling. In honor of this spooky day, we decided to read and share several construction jobsite ghost stories. Here are the ones we liked the best, enjoy! The North Arlington Haunting. One construction worker quit his job after encountering what he believed was the ghost of a young girl who had died on the site years earlier.

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Pre-Qualification of Construction Managers – An Essential Ingredient for a Successful Project

Construction Marketing

With ever-increasing costs of construction and the need to complete quality construction projects in a timely and safe manner it is critical that owners utilize professional and ethical designers and constructors on their project teams. Currently owners require that the project design teams are comprised of licensed architects and engineers. The license is an individual professional qualification that ensures that their facilities will be designed to the project specifications and meet all appli

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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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Lead the Company You Want

Construction Business Owner

Small to midsize business owners must focus on the same top priorities as successful leaders of major Fortune 500 corporations. Arguably, most construction company owners and managers get hung up on the day-to-day details, rather than focusing on the company’s top priorities. If you long to grow your company, you should take note from leaders of companies larger than your own.

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Modulus of Rupture of Concrete Beam

The Constructor

Modulus of rupture is a measure of the tensile strength of concrete beams or slabs. Flexural strength identifies the amount of stress and force an.

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Spooky Construction Stories to Tell on the Jobsite

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Happy Halloween from all of us at Viewpoint!

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A Few Words On Silo Syndrome And Safety

FDR Safety

We are a nation of silos… A silo, as most of us know, is a tall, self-contained cylindrical structure that is used to store commodities such as grain after a harvest. It is also a figure of speech for organizational entities—and their management teams—that lack the desire / motivation or management direction to coordinate or communicate with other departments within the same organization.

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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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4 Steps to Hiring a Commercial Roof Repair Professional

Construction Marketing

Roofing repair entails a major investment in the form of time and money, making it all-important to contact a reputable company for quality services. Therefore, here are the four steps to hiring a commercial roof repair professional to make the whole process hassle-free. 1) Choose Only A Licensed Roofing Company. It is essential to contact commercial roofing contractors who have their primary focus on quality commercial roofing and restoration services, especially for those people within the Mid

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Embracing Digitalization in Construction Industry

The Constructor

“It is high time that the Construction Industry adopts and adapts to the digital environment as it has proved to be efficient and beneficial on all.

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Construction expert Matt Ghinn: The programme is king!

Lets Build

A few weeks ago GenieBelt had the honour of being nominated at Digital Construction Week Awards 2018 with VolkerFitzpatrick Ltd in the “Best Application of Technology” category. Currently, VolkerFitzpatrick is using GenieBelt in the West Anglia Main Line (WAML) Capacity Improvement Project. The WAML is part of Network Rail’s Lee Valley Rail Programme to deliver.