HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Compared with a few short years ago, commercial construction moves at an incredibly fast pace today. Due to a variety of factors – from smaller profit margins following the economic downturn, to the sense of immediacy that’s so pervasive in the modern business world – everyone from our clients on down to our subcontractors are being squeezed for time and asked to deliver commercial construction projects on tighter schedules than ever before.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Sourcing materials for a project that meet a client’s need for durable, sustainable products that won’t have a negative impact on the project timeline can feel like a search for the Fountain of Youth. Some contractors may push back with the claim that the reliability of materials, such as masonry, concrete or steel, is worth the larger carbon footprint and increased energy consumption to produce those materials.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Stamped concrete is a very intelligent and innovative innovation in concrete widely applied for floor in patios, car porch, driveways and sidewalks.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

No one wants to experience profit fade. You want to maximize your profit on every job, and eliminate wasteful practices and spending. Even expenditures like utilities and office expenses can be difficult to track. The ability to look at financials from a big picture view as well as a fully expanded view, provides important insight into where money is being spent.

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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.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Earlier this year we explored BIM, Building Information Modeling, and explained why it is the future of construction. BIM is currently broken down into three levels but can more levels be added? We took a deeper look into 5D & the new revelations for this industry changing information sharing system.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Various components of bridges such as superstructure, substructure, bearings of concrete and steel bridges, their types, importance, functions and.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Often just considered 3D design, building information modeling (BIM) also acts as a collaborative work platform. It can improve speed and accuracy, increase efficiency, and set up an overall plan for construction phases. Viewpoint’s software integrates with BIM to enhance collaboration. This contributes to faster project delivery as changes are minimized in the design phase.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

If you are working in construction in the UK, you have properly heard about the CSCS card. But what is it exactly? CSCS stand for Construction Skills Certification Scheme, and the whole thing was invented about 25 years ago. It is a card that provide proof that an individual has the.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

For every operational advantage, progressive contractors need an accompanying strategy to fully exploit that advantage. FMI has worked with many of the industry’s best contractors, including those that consistently outperform their peers. The following article explains six operational cornerstones that those contractors use to create long-term operational advantages, and an exploration into supportive strategies that can create lasting competitive edge.

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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.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

The building cost estimates can be classified in many ways. The three major and significant ways in which the building cost estimates can be.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

No one wants to experience profit fade. You want to maximize your profit on every job, and eliminate wasteful practices and spending.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

It’s likely no surprise that construction industry productivity remains poor. Ninety percent (90%) of capital projects are not delivered on-time, on-budget, or to the satisfaction of participants (Construction Industry Institute, CII, research). What is truly unacceptable is that solutions to the problem have existed for decades, yet are seldom implemented.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Fueled by continuously decreasing prices, the solar industry in the United States continues to grow at a furious pace. According to the U.S. Solar Market Through Q1 2017 report by the Solar Industries Association and GTM Research, more than 14 gigawatts (GW) of solar was built in 2016, comprised of more than 1 GW of commercial and 10 GW of utility-scale installations.

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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?

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Objective of Vee-Bee test is to determine the workability of freshly mixed concrete using consistometer. Apparatus, procedure, precaution and.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Often just considered 3D design, building information modeling (BIM) also acts as a collaborative work platform.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

LEAN construction delivery is the solution to the AECOO sector’s track record of poor productivity. While LEAN processes have been deployed just as successfully as in the manufacturing, software, and other areas, penetration has been anemic. Less than 5% of the AECOO currently uses LEAN construction, and even fewer do so optimally. LEAN, whose first successful implementation is credited to Henry Ford and the automobile industry, provides several benefits.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Each month, the Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics from several different 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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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.

Contractors

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

Aluminium is used as a construction material in different forms for both residential as well as industrial applications. Engineering properties of.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

As Hurricane Irma threatens the Miami area, construction companies are taking steps to secure construction sites and equipment. Miami's building boom has also brought about 25 tower construction cranes to the city that pose a unique threat if Hurricane Irma hits. In a statement issued by the City of Miami Tuesday, Deputy Director of the Building Department Maurice Pons said he would not advise staying in a building next to a construction crane during a major hurricane like Irma.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) released an original “Tall Buildings in Numbers” (TBIN) research study entitled Vertical Transportation: Ascent & Acceleration. The study began as a collaboration with Guinness World Records to identify the commercial building with the fastest elevator speeds and longest vertical runs, which turned out to be Shanghai Tower, China.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Although trucks continue to rule the construction site, vans are becoming more popular thanks to new designs that provide better organization, customization and interior space. Vans keep tools, equipment and supplies out of the elements and can be locked for security, both on the jobsite and back at the yard. Modern, European-style commercial vans are easily distinguished from traditional body-on-frame vans by their sleek, unibody designs and wide variety of roof heights and body lengths.

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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!

Contractors

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Design of each elements for the construction of sedimentation tank is necessary for effective treatment of wastewater for removal the suspended.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Brian Fraley has published a worthy interview with structural engineer John Wheaton, where Wheaton explains how he has applied social media to build his practice’s reputation and relationships. Wheaton concludes his remarks with these observations: If the solar flare or grid collapse knocked out social media tomorrow, I will have been HAPPY to have invested […].

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

On June 6, the first phase in the construction of the new Children’s Hospital at Erlanger in Chattanooga, Tenn., broke ground. When it opens next year, this three-story, 90,000-sf, $40 million outpatient center—which HKS designed and McCarthy Building Companies is building—will encompass 72 exam rooms, 21 specialty pediatric clinics, lab and imaging services, and a pharmacy.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

According to the 2016 Travelers Business Risk Index, construction professionals believe they are more at risk of something bad happening to their businesses than their counterparts in other industries. Sixty-two percent of construction professionals said their greatest concern is the changing workforce.

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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!

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Several methods are used for calculation of engineering consultant services cost in construction projects at different phase of consultant.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Navistar International Corporation today announced a third quarter 2017 net income of $37 million. Revenues in the quarter were $2.2 billion, up 6% from the same period one year ago, primarily due to an increase in truck segment volumes.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Eonomics are a major factor in every school design decision, often conflicting with the goals of educators. With budgets tight, the discussion inevitably turns to dollars and cents, instead of the benefits of creating better school environments. .

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