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A Specialty Game Plan for Skilled Labor

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How Education Programs, Training and Technology are Rebuilding Specialty Contractors’ Workforces.

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8 expert tips for recruiting, retaining women in construction

Construction Dive

Women make up 50% of U.S. labor but less than 10% of the construction workforce, so savvy leaders are using a range of tactics amid a relentless labor shortage.

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Singly Reinforced vs Doubly Reinforced Beam | What Is Singly Reinforced Beam | What Is Doubly Reinforced Beam

CivilJungle

Singly Reinforced vs. Doubly Reinforced Beam The beam can be defined as a structural member that carries all vertical loads and resists bending. There are several types of materials used for beams, such as steel, wood, fibers, etc. But the most common material is reinforced concrete Reinforced Beam The loads carried by a beam are […].

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How to Measure Reinforcement Corrosion in Concrete Structures?

The Constructor

Measurement of steel reinforcement corrosion in concrete is essential to analyze the strength and durability of structure. Not only does the steel.

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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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3 Ways Your Industry Peers Are Improving Their Safety Records

Construction Business Owner

3 Ways Your Industry Peers Are Improving Their Safety Records. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 03/05/2020 - 17:25. 3 industry leaders weigh in on the tactics they are taking to reduce the number of jobsite recordable incidents and improve their companys' overall safety records.

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LEAN Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Solution

Job Order Contracting

Consistent on-time, on-budget delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects is possible only when owners have the requisite levels of leadership and competency. Robust LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery tools and services are readily available. They enable a proven outcome-focused approach that integrates People, Process, Information, and Technology to drive BEST VALUE for all participants and stakeholders.

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2020 Digital Contractor Roadshows: Come See Viewpoint in a City Near You!

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Our 2020 roadshows are now day-long learning events, with up to 4.5 CPE credits available at a location near you!

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Are You Blaming the Labor Shortage for Your Hiring Problems?

Construction Business Owner

Are You Blaming the Labor Shortage for Your Hiring Problems? Elizabeth Manning. Mon, 03/02/2020 - 10:38. Industry veteran George Hedley breaks down the myths of hiring during a labor shortage. Find out why you may be the problem holding your company back from hiring skilled talent.

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Construction industry growth predicted in JLL 2020 report amid cost upticks, coronavirus uncertainty

Construction Dive

Contributing to the overall economic environment of the industry are the usual suspects of rising material costs and trade policies as well as a new health crisis that could impact those factors even more.

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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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Integrated Project Delivery Software and Support Services

Job Order Contracting

Integrated project delivery software and support services are now available for facilities operations and maintenance as well as new construction. IPD software and support services provide an environment with a collaborative focus upon requirements definition and successful repair, renovation, and new construction project completion. Clearly defined mutually beneficial outcomes are easily supported within a robust and integrated evironment.

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Difference Between Pelton, Francis and Kaplan Turbines

The Constructor

The Pelton, Francis and Kaplan turbines are water turbines that are rotary machines which convert kinetic energy and the potential energy of the.

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How AA Jedson Company Manages Challenges on Urban Projects

Construction Business Owner

How AA Jedson Company Manages Challenges on Urban Projects. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 03/06/2020 - 13:21. Urban space construction projects have different types of challenges, which propagate simply from the presence of construction itself and its proximity to homes and businesses. No one likes waking up to a neighbor hammering away early in the morning, or having a dinner ruined by loud concrete trucks delivering materials next door.

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Contractors in US' coronavirus-affected areas say it's business as usual

Construction Dive

Cases of COVID-19 are growing in the U.S. but its effect on American construction companies has been negligible so far, according to industry associations closely monitoring the reaction among their members.

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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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IPD – Ensuring Construction COLLABORATION from Planning, through Procurement, through Project Delivery, and Beyond!

Job Order Contracting

Ensuring COLLABORATION from Planning, through Procurement, through Project Delivery, and Beyond for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction requires an integrated outcome-focused process. The integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology is the only proven pathway to the consistent delivery of quality projects on-time and on-budget.

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7 Factors Affecting Abrasion Resistance of Concrete Surface

The Constructor

The main factor that controls abrasion resistance of concrete is the concrete’s compressive strength. The higher the concrete surface strength.

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Why You Should Consider Upgrading Your Work Trucks in 2020

Construction Business Owner

Why You Should Consider Upgrading Your Work Trucks in 2020. Elizabeth Manning. Mon, 03/02/2020 - 16:18. Explore the lesser-known soft-cost savings of updating and replacing your aging jobsite work trucks and heavy equipment.

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What's it like to kick off construction for Clark at Amazon's HQ2?

Construction Dive

Clark Construction Senior Superintendent Monique Holley talks about the importance of collaboration, safety and getting community buy-in for the high-profile project in Arlington, Virginia.

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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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Attention Contractors and Owners. Stop paying TOO MUCH for Indefinite Quantity Construction Contract & Job Order Contract Cooperative Construction

Job Order Contracting

If you aren’t using the Allied States Cooperative for Job Order Contracting then the odds are good that you are paying 300% to 400% more in administrative fees than necessary! The Allied States Cooperative only carries a two percent (2%) fee payable by awarded JOC contractors. Other cooperatives charge threes times (3X) or higher for equivalent, or in some cases less robust JOC Programs.

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Profometer Test on Concrete Structures: Purpose, and Applications

The Constructor

Profometer test is a non-destructive testing technique used to detect location and size of reinforcements and concrete cover quickly and accurately.

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How Trade Partnerships & Talent Development Will Change Your Employment Forecast

Construction Business Owner

How Trade Partnerships & Talent Development Will Change Your Employment Forecast. Elizabeth Manning. Mon, 03/02/2020 - 17:04. Your guide to using trade relationships and collaborations and employee development to ensure your company's future growth and talent.

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Modular Monitor: How GCs, trades and architects view offsite construction, by the numbers

Construction Dive

Responses from a Dodge survey show that the professions are aligned on some aspects and at odds on others. Here's what the data might mean for the future of modular construction.

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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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Concrete admixture

GCP Applied Technologies

Concrete admixture. michael.delros…. Mon, 03/02/2020 - 14:36. GCP Applied Technologies. March 02, 2020. Water reducers. Superplasticizers – High-range water reducers that comply with ASTM standards. They provide consistency across air entrainment and cement chemistries. They can also produce high slump at low dosages. Mid-range water reducers – These admixtures provide superior placeability and finishing for concrete flatwork, in commercial and high-end residential construciton.

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Dry Shake Hardener: Types, Applications, and Design Considerations

The Constructor

Dry shake hardener is a mixture of cement, aggregate, and admixture which is applied as a dry compound onto the fresh concrete surface to protect.

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World of Concrete 2020: What You Missed at the Show

Construction Business Owner

World of Concrete 2020: What You Missed at the Show. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 03/05/2020 - 18:07. Find out what you missed from one of the industry's largest trade shows, World of Concrete; including power tools, equipment, leadership changes, and more.

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City of Buffalo to launch the largest environmental impact bond in the country

BD+C

Mayor Byron W. Brown announced during his 14th State of the City address that Buffalo will launch the largest Environmental Impact Bond (EIB) in the country at $30 million. The funds from this investment will allow the City of Buffalo and Buffalo Sewer Authority to capitalize on the Rain Check Buffalo program.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Concrete

GCP Applied Technologies

Concrete. michael.delros…. Mon, 03/02/2020 - 18:09. GCP Applied Technologies. March 02, 2020. Concrete admixtures have been around for nearly a century. We should know, we were there. GCP, then Dewey & Almy Chemical Company, invented the first water reducer in 1930. Since then, water reducers, superplasticizers, set accelerators, rheology control agents, air-entrainment, among other concrete admixtures, have become essential in the ready mix concrete , precast, tunneling and other concrete indus

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Florida limits retainage on public projects to 5%

Construction Dive

Beginning in October, the maximum retainage that public entities in Florida will be able to withhold from contractors on most large projects is being cut in half from 10%.

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3 Advantages of Operating in the Cloud

Construction Business Owner

Exploring the software essentials that push profits & productivity. Thu, 05/07/2020 - 12:00. 2 p.m. EST. Whether you self-perform or manage subcontractors, you need access to accurate, timely information so you can make the strategic decisions that will move your projects—and your business—forward. If you run your business with disconnected project teams, you face delayed project updates, duplicate data entry, greater risk of errors and unnecessary costs.

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