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What Is Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)?

Lets Build

Integrated project delivery (IPD) is a methodology designed to address the declining productivity and efficiency throughout the construction industry due to poor communication among project stakeholders. Imagine a world where: All contractors, suppliers, owners, and stakeholders are involved with the project from the design process to completion. Communications throughout the project are clear and concise with a focus on transparency and trust.

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How To Raise Your Prices: Value Over Price

Contractor Bookkeeping

As prices continue to rise, you've likely noticed that your cost of doing business has increased as well. After all, the main point of any business is to make money, and you can't do that if you're no longer breaking even. It's inevitable in every industry – you must raise your prices to continue making a profit. Many factors decide how much to charge, all of which are dynamic.

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15 Most Beautiful Buildings of the World

Learn Civil Engineering

You are looking for a list of the most beautiful buildings of the world. In 2022, buildings are the most established physical feature in the world. A building’s structure always gives us a vibe of shelter, rest, and comfort. That’s why; we could not survive without any architectural building. Even though there are billions of […].

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Managing Multiple JOC Programs, Contracts, Projects, UPBs, and Workorders

Job Order Contracting

Managing Multiple JOC Programs, Contracts, Projects, UPBs, and Workorders is now possible with full visibility and minimal administrative burden and cost! Programs, Contracts, Projects, and Workorders vary in size, complexity, required governance. Everything can now be done in a single point solution with full compliance. Move from information silos and percentage fee systems to the 4BT OpenJOC Framework (TM).

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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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What the Federal Reserve's Latest Rate Hike Could Mean for the Housing Market

Pro Builder

What the Federal Reserve's Latest Rate Hike Could Mean for the Housing Market. ldeakins. Wed, 09/21/2022 - 10:09. Mortgage rates have finally topped 6%, and with more gains on the horizon, experts warn that the U.S. housing market could be moving toward a recession. In its persistent efforts to cool inflation, the Federal Reserve has raised the short-term federal funds rate four times this year, and another increase is expected this week, the Los Angeles Times reports.

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Debunking 5 Myths of Construction Management in the Cloud

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As more and more contractors move to the cloud, those that have held back are finding their reasonings are losing steam.

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No-Slump Concrete: Workability and Proportioning of Mixture

The Constructor

As per ACI 116R-00, “No-slump concrete is a freshly mixed concrete that exhibits a slump of less than 25 mm”. Constituent materials of this type of concrete are similar to that of conventional concrete with the only difference being that no-slump concrete contains a greater quantity of aggregate. The mix design of no-slump concrete should […].

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JOC Program Line-item Estimating

Job Order Contracting

While some degree of unit cost aggregation may be unavoidable, using assemblies or other “less detailed” groupings may adversely impact. cost analysis, tracking, and comparison. Data classification is broadly defined as the process of organizing data by relevant categories so that it may be used and protected more efficiently. On a basic level, the classification process makes data easier to locate and retrieve.

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June 2022 Construction Industry Stats

Construction Business Owner

June 2022 Construction Industry Stats. ccapoccia. Thu, 09/22/2022 - 09:42. The Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics each month from several sources, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau, to give you a better understanding of the current state of affairs for the construction industry.

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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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Connected Construction: A Special Discussion on How Technology is Transforming an Industry Worldwide

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Trimble and GlobalData break down the details behind the connected construction experience and how technology is redefining construction worldwide.

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Dance of Light: One of the World’s Most Twisted Tower

The Constructor

China has achieved yet another architectural feat by unveiling one of the world’s most twisted towers called the ‘Dance of Light.’ Located in the Xingfu Plaza in the Jiangbei district of Chongqing (a megacity in the interior of western China) and designed by the architectural firm Aedas, the 180-meter skyscraper has a “twisting angle” of […].

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Damage Control: 5 Ways to Manage Construction Mistakes

Autodesk Construction Cloud

And How to Avoid Construction Errors and Mistakes Altogether. When it comes to large construction projects, the last thing a contractor wants to deal with is a costly mistake that will cause them to absorb the repair costs into their budgets. However, this problem was exactly what one major contractor recently faced during the D.C. Silver Line Metrorail project leading to the Dulles International Airport.

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The Convenient Design Features Buyers Actually Want

Pro Builder

The Convenient Design Features Buyers Actually Want. ldeakins. Wed, 09/21/2022 - 10:17. Homebuyers are persevering through a turbulent market, and above all, many are looking for homes that offer comfort, space, and convenience . The housing market is undergoing a major transformation in the face of economic uncertainty, and while builders fret over inventory, sales, and a relentless barrage of supply chain disruptions and labor shortages, Housing Design Matters says now may also be the time to

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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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Top 15 Most Beautiful Cities of the World

Learn Civil Engineering

Are you unable to choose a beautiful place for a trip? There are many beautiful cities or places in the world where you may appreciate nature and human constructions. They combine perfect views with amazing art in ideal harmony. If you are looking for a place that is a perfect mixture of both man and nature […].

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What Is Epoxy Paint? | 5 Difference Between Epoxy Paint & Normal Paint | How To Apply Epoxy Paint

Civiconcepts

What Is Expoxy Paint? Epoxy paints are made up of latex acrylic and a small amount of epoxy, where epoxy is one type of polymer that is responsible for the … What Is Epoxy Paint? | 5 Difference Between Epoxy Paint & Normal Paint | How To Apply Epoxy Paint Read More ».

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Stay in Control of Costs with Instant Visibility into Performance Impacts

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Once the shovel hits the ground, the main goal is to ensure the project progresses as planned. Carefully managing all project elements and analyzing daily progress against the plan is crucial to successful project delivery. But let’s be honest; this is easier said than done. The information teams need to visualize the potential risk of schedule delays, and cost overruns – like productivity and budget data – isn’t always avai la ble at their fingertips.

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What the Fed’s Most Recent Rate Hike Means for Homebuyers—Good and Bad News

Pro Builder

What the Fed’s Most Recent Rate Hike Means for Homebuyers—Good and Bad News. ldeakins. Fri, 09/23/2022 - 10:29. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage just surpassed 6%, and while pricier borrowing costs will push homeownership out of reach for some would-be buyers, others will benefit from less competition and more bargaining power . The Federal Reserve raised its short term interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point on Wednesday, further exacerbating a housing affordability crisis more th

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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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Peace Week 2022 is Happening Now

Natural Building

I have been invited to participate in a panel assembled to explore the concept of providing comfortable shelter for all of Earth’s inhabitants. This is part of a larger program called Peace Week 2022 , which is a unifying initiative that celebrates and amplifies the many voices and actions that are happening around the International Day of Peace on September 21st.

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Join Our “Innovative Solutions To Workforce Challenges” Webinar!

Business Facilities

Join us for this free webinar to learn creative solutions to deal with workforce challenges, how Workforce Innovation Grants are helping companies address these issues, and more.

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Home Builders and Developers Beware: SC Supreme Court Beats Up Hybrid Arbitration Clauses Mercilessly

Best Practices Construction Law

Today’s guest post is by one of my favorite construction lawyers and friends, Burr partner Ned Nicholson in our Columbia, SC office. Ned regularly represents clients in construction defect and compensation claims, manufacturer/dealer disputes, and insurance coverage lawsuits. He is also a South Carolina certified mediator. Ned can be reached at nnicholson@burr.com or (803) 799-9800.

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Housing Experts Forecast Falling Home Prices in the Next Phase of a Market Correction

Pro Builder

Housing Experts Forecast Falling Home Prices in the Next Phase of a Market Correction. ldeakins. Mon, 09/19/2022 - 10:19. Housing experts warn that the second stage of a market correction could be underway. Here's what that means for prospective buyers. In June, housing experts sounded the alarms of a market reset as mortgage rates skyrocketed and homebuying activity slowed nationwide.

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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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Next-gen sprayfoam systems: shifting to HFO blowing agents

Construction Specifier

By Doug Brady. Photos courtesy Huntsman Building Solutions. Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) is a building material commonly used in both insulation and roofing applications. The material is manufactured in three core densities, which correspond to the material’s application, or use. The first is open cell insulation, commonly offered at 8-kg/m 3 (0.5-lb/cf) density, the second is closed cell insulation, commonly offered at 32-kg/m 3 (2-lb/cf) density, and the third is roofing spf, commonly sourced

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EPA Awards $1.3B for Water Infrastructure Projects in 18 States

ENR Construction

Agency says it will distribute $44 billion over five years for drinking water and clean water infrastructure projects under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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A Plumber's Impact on Water Savings

Contractor Magazine

As professionals in the plumbing industry, it is our job to fully educate our clients—and anyone who will listen, really.

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The Student Housing Sector Makes a Strong Post-Pandemic Recovery

Pro Builder

The Student Housing Sector Makes a Strong Post-Pandemic Recovery. ldeakins. Tue, 09/20/2022 - 10:23. College campuses are coming back to life after years of strict COVID-19 restrictions and remote learning ordinances, and an increase in enrollment is creating new demand for student housing. At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, universities across the U.S. paused all on-campus activity and switched to remote learning, forcing thousands of students to leave student housing and return home.

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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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Does GC Insurance Cover Subcontractors?

Levelset

Accidents happen, especially in construction. Between miscommunication, the wrong specifications, carelessness, or events out of anyone’s control, things can go wrong, and the damages can be expensive. General contractors know these risks when they take the role. Luckily, that’s what insurance is for, right? But what if the general contractor isn’t at fault, and a subcontractor is to blame?

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Global Award Winners Highlight Determined Teams, High Quality Efforts

ENR Construction

Some 34 projects selected by a panel of industry judges are located in 18 different countries on every continent except Antarctica.

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7 Simple Wall Painting Ideas for Your Room

Learn Civil Engineering

Splashing on a fresh cost of paint in your room is the cheapest, easiest, and fastest way to add a refreshing touch to your beautiful interiors. Apart from covering your walls with aesthetics, simple wall painting ideas can be used as the room’s decor or accent. With a little bit of imagination and some artistic […].

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