Lets Build
OCTOBER 8, 2019
What is a look-ahead schedule? Construction projects come with a lot of admin work and several tasks inextricably linked to each other. The slightest delay on a single activity on site may result in subcontractors wandering around the field for weeks without being able to complete the work that has been assigned to them. It.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 7, 2019
How a contractor chooses to excavate on a jobsite can make all the difference in the project outcome. When one considers that 30 to 40% of all excavations lack the appropriate protective solutions, it should come as no surprise that projects are often over budget and overdue. When the very real risk of injury or death is factored in, a lack of proper protection makes no sense at all.
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CivilJungle
OCTOBER 10, 2019
What Is Honeycomb In Concrete? This takes place when the mortar doesn’t fill the distance between the coarse aggregate particles. The presence of honeycomb indicates that the first stage of consolidation hasn’t yet been completed at these locations. Where it shows on the surface, it necessary to chip out the area and make a repair. […].
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 10, 2019
Today's modern contractors are ready to take advantage of technology solutions designed to help them better mine and analyze construction data.
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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.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 11, 2019
Waterstops or waterbars are premanufactured joint filler used to prevent the transmission of water through the construction joint. Waterstops are.
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Construction Dive
OCTOBER 9, 2019
With investors like Suffolk, Tishman Speyer and WeWork, OpenSpace is one of the industry's most hyped startups — and for good reason, users say.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 8, 2019
We hear the term “networking” a lot lately. Perhaps in all the buzz, we’ve lost the real meaning behind this industry buzzword.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 6, 2019
Lateral torsional buckling is a buckling phenomenon observed in unrestrained beams. When a beam subjected to loads results in both lateral.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 9, 2019
Macura Excavating's owner and site-work specialist, Mike Macura, offers his advice for starting and running a successful construction business and getting the most out of your equipment. .
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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.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 10, 2019
As daunting as the challenge to recruit and retain skilled workers in the construction industry can be, the solution could be in the palm of your hand. Or in the phone in your pocket.
BD+C
OCTOBER 7, 2019
The complete findings from our inaugural Giants 300 Technology and Innovation Study are now published and available for download at BDCnetwork.com/2019TechSurvey. This 12-question survey was emailed to all 486 firms that participated in BD+C ’s 2019 Giants 300 Report; 130 firms completed the tech survey, for a participation rate of 26.7%.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 11, 2019
Waterstops or waterbars are premanufactured joint filler used to prevent the transmission of water through the construction joint. Waterstops are.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Ever wonder how you measure up to your competition in terms of technology adoption and data usage? Benchmarking is used in many different industries to better understand a company's health, and you would be hard-pressed to find a benchmarking process that doesn't use key performance indicators (KPIs) to gauge a company's strengths and weaknesses.
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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?
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 8, 2019
Safety issues on jobsites can arise when trade workers primarily speak Spanish or other languages that managers don't, a survey shows.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 7, 2019
The new federal qualified opportunity zone (QOZ) tax credits are expected to unleash up to $6 trillion in capital investment in more than 8,700 economically distressed areas in the U.S. - Read: Opportunity Zones: Window Of Opportunity at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 8, 2019
Scott Equipment will now distribute Volvo Construction Equipment from its locations in Arkansas, replacing Hugg & Hall Equipment. The locations join existing Scott distribution in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 10, 2019
In today’s connected world, there is a need for collaborative software and services, but these resources could be exposing you to phishing attacks. The following are different types of phishing scenarios and how they each target specific people and processes.
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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.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 7, 2019
A magnetic levitation train system, airport expansions, a giant tower and a massive water project are among the biggest construction undertakings worldwide.
BD+C
OCTOBER 11, 2019
The intersection of strategy, marketing, and technology, commonly known as MarTech, is penetrating the architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries. .
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 11, 2019
Investment in construction equipment grew at an annualized rate of 14 percent in the second quarter, according to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation. Investment is up 5.3 percent year-over-year, and is expected to be between 0 and 7 percent over the next four quarters.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Filmmaker behind an upcoming documentary about women breaking down gender barriers in the construction trades, Lorien Barlow sat down with Mike Choutka, president and CEO at Hensel Phelps, general contracting and construction management company, to talk about the practices that have earned the company the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) National Diversity Excellence Award 7 of the past 8 years.
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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!
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 10, 2019
Build California’s digital-driven workforce development initiative is designed to appeal to Generation Z.
BD+C
OCTOBER 9, 2019
The current record-setting expansion in the U.S. economy and its real estate sector, which dates back to the start of this decade, should continue through 2021, but at a moderated pace.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 11, 2019
John Deere now manufactures the mechanical angle blade for the 950K and 1050K crawler dozers. The John Deere-designed mechanical angle blade can be manually angled side to side, and is designed for a variety of jobs, including backfilling, rough grading, and general earthmoving.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 9, 2019
The technology in your construction fleet is changing every day. Not many years ago, when you had truck and equipment failures, you could determine a lot by using your eyes and ears. Although you still need to use those, gone are the days of mechanical-only systems. Today, you need something that not only helps diagnose these complex systems, but also guides you through the process.
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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!
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Many in the industry consider a project that costs $1 billion or more a megaproject. These five projects make $1 billion seem like small change.
BD+C
OCTOBER 7, 2019
At approximately 443-feet-tall, Top Tower would become the tallest building in Prague. And while, especially in today’s world of Supertalls closing in on 2,000 feet, the height may not seem too impressive, another element of the proposed building would serve to make it one of the most unique buildings in the world: a giant sculpture of a shipwreck that rises the length of the building (and beyond).
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Just as with any planning technique, comparison of the potential benefits of Qualified Opportunity Zones to other tax deferral or elimination strategies remains crucial. - Read: Understanding Opportunity Zone Guidelines at BusinessFacilities.com.
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