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Using TaBRA For Culture Change

FDR Safety

TaBRA (Task Based Risk Assessments) is a topic about which FDRsafety has written several times. Our previous blogs describe the “what,” “how, ” and “why” of the TaBRA method from a technical perspective. As we continue to work with clients, we’ve become more aware of how TaBRA can be used as an enabler for culture change regarding safety. How It Works.

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Modern Slavery Exists and We Must Stop It Now

Green Building Law Update

There is a lot of green building going on at BREEAM USA from a pilot program for BREEAM In-Use with multifamily properties to the certification of the first BREEAM USA In-Use office tower, but what is no doubt most impactful is the BRE Ethical Labour Sourcing Standard enabling businesses to commit to eliminating any possibility of modern slavery or human trafficking in their supply chain.

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What is Soil Texture? Classification System of Soil Texture

The Constructor

What is Soil Texture? The texture of the soil is an indication of the relative content of particles of various sizes in the soil. It will indicate.

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Your Guide to the Best Rental Equipment

Construction Business Owner

In today’s construction environment, the name of the game is agility. With concerns about labor and job complexity, contractors are constantly looking for ways to make their businesses more nimble and profitable. Utilizing rental equipment is a cornerstone of building and maintaining a versatile organization. The following examines essential elements of the typical construction rental decision-making process.

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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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Industry experts talk AI: Colin Smith on why construction should care about AI

Lets Build

Some weeks ago we talked with Benjamin Dyer, CEO and co-founder of Powered Now, about the crucial role of Artificial Intelligence on the new age of construction. Today we are back with the third part of our interview series ‘Industry experts talk AI’. We have a quick chat on the reasons why construction should care about.

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5 Ways Mobile Tech on the Jobsite Helps Your Whole Business

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Mobile technology touches pretty much all parts of our lives these days, so it’s no surprise mobile has begun to play a significant role on construction jobsites. As we’ve discussed on Viewpoint Surveyor in the past, JBKnowledge’s Construction Technology Report from 2017 found that 83.1 percent of construction contractors surveyed believe mobile technology is important or very important for their business.

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6 Steps to Build a Long-Standing Safety Program

Construction Business Owner

Anyone involved closely with workplace safety has heard presentations, webinars or people just generally talking about the need to develop an organizational “culture of safety” in order to reap long-term, incident-reduction benefits. It’s a term that, despite being around since the Chernobyl disaster in the 1980s, recently has become a bit of a buzzword among safety professionals and modern business leaders.

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Construction labor shortage exacerbates safety issues

Construction Dive

Safety issues prominent in the industry such as substance abuse, aging employees and accelerated construction schedules are even worse when there's a smaller pool of workers.

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Episode 6 – Planning for the Future: Succession Planning for Contractors

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A Viewpoint on Construction, Modern Takes on a Transforming Industry. Episode 6 – Planning for the Future: Succession Planning for Contractors. In this episode of A Viewpoint on Construction, we talk about succession planning with Gregg Schoppman, principal and Florida consulting manager with construction consulting firm FMI. As the construction industry workforce evolves, older generations of leaders are turning over the business torch to younger generations.

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Cracks in Masonry Walls – Types, Causes and Repair of Cracks

The Constructor

Several types of cracks occur in masonry walls in a building which can be minor and insignificant, some requiring expensive repairs and in some.

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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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Inside the Minds of Modern Leaders

Construction Business Owner

Today’s business environment requires a different kind of leader. Changing dynamics within internal environments and external landscapes are forcing leaders to think and act differently with increasing regularity. Today’s leader is required to be agile, responsive and innovative, collaborative, thoughtful, and capable of thinking outside of the box.

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4D BIM: Five ways it can transform your project

Lets Build

4D BIM (construction sequencing): Diving into detail A while ago, we talked in detail about the significant benefits of 5D BIM for the construction industry. Today, it is time to dig deeper into how 4D BIM can revolutionise the building process. 4D BIM, also known as construction sequencing, could be described as the process of.

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Hand Tool Ratings – Construction STAR Ratings

Construction Marketing

The new Construction STAR Ratings uses a proprietary algorithm to rate products and services within the construction industry that includes voice of the customer (VoC) research, and other factors. The Construction STAR Ratings are sponsored by the Construction Marketing Association. For more information, link here. Following are the Construction STAR Ratings for Hand Tools. .

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Construction of Foundation – Depth, Width, Layout and Excavation

The Constructor

Procedure for construction of foundation starts with decision on its depth, width and marking layout for excavation and centerline of foundation.

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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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3 Leadership Styles to Identify the Next Generation of Leaders

Construction Business Owner

Thirty-eight years of exposure to the construction industry have provided me with a look at a broad spectrum of industry leaders, leadership styles and insights into a correlation between those varying styles and company success. These leadership styles have, of course, evolved over time and will need to continue their evolution in order to remain impactful.

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5 Ways Mobile Tech on the Jobsite Helps Your Whole Business

Viewpoint Construction Technology

While many contractors recognize mobile technology’s important role, many still have a long way to go to make the most of mobile.

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Facility Management Software – Construction STAR Ratings

Construction Marketing

The new Construction STAR Ratings uses a proprietary algorithm to rate products and services within the construction industry that includes voice of the customer (VOC) research, and other factors. The Construction STAR Ratings are sponsored by the Construction Marketing Association. For more information, link here. Following are the Construction STAR Ratings for Facilities Management software (FM software). .

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Integral Bridges – Types, Advantages and Limitations

The Constructor

What is an Integral bridge? Integral bridges are constructed without any joints between spans or between span and abutments. The superstructure along.

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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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How to Prioritize Your Business Goals

Construction Business Owner

I recently returned from a trip, throughout which I coached clients from four different construction companies. The owners of these companies come from different backgrounds, have different goals for their businesses, employ teams with varying roles and personalities and entertain projects of different sizes. However, during our conversations together, we found there to be one common denominator: They are all busy, but they are all not earning profits at the pace they could be.

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How seasoned construction pros handle the cost of scaling up

Construction Dive

An upturn in home-buying and commercial development is a boon for the construction industry, but the pressure to grow can squeeze construction companies grappling with cash flow, expenses and expansion.

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Construction STAR Ratings Announced

Construction Marketing

The Construction Marketing Association (CMA) announces the Construction STAR Ratings , a new program that rates products and services within the construction industry using a proprietary algorithm that includes voice of the customer (VOC) research, and other factors. CMA plans to rate new categories each month, and communicate ratings via national publicity, the CMA blog, CMA social networks, and the CMA subscriber list of more than 400,000 construction decision-makers.

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Reactive Powder Concrete – Composition and Advantages

The Constructor

What is a Reactive Powder Concrete? Reactive powder concrete (RPC) is the ultra-high strength concrete prepared by replacing the ordinary aggregate.

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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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Continued Training Pays Off with Long-Term Growth

Construction Business Owner

There is always much discussion surrounding education, beginning with preschool and spanning all the way through the post-college years. And the question is always the same: How do we improve the quality of education to better prepare everyone to find their talents and equip them with the knowledge to excel.? As a CEO, president or business owner, candidates’ education levels are often a major consideration during the hiring process.

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Episode 6 - Planning for the Future: Succession Planning for Contractors

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A Viewpoint on Construction, Modern Takes on a Transforming Industry.

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Data offers vision into construction equipment blind spots

Construction Dive

Data about equipment rentals can be just as important to the bottom line as the equipment itself, but accessing it requires a breakdown of silos, Mark Bishop of United Rentals says.

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Determine Water Content of Soil by Oven Dry and Pycnometer Methods

The Constructor

What is Water Content of Soil? The water content of soil is is the ratio of mass of water to mass of soil which is expressed in percentage. Oven Dry.

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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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Best Practices for the Empathetic Leader

Construction Business Owner

In July, the construction unemployment rate hit 3.4 percent, the lowest monthly figure since January 2000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. At the same time, the industry added 19,000 jobs. It’s safe to say the entire industry is feeling the effects of the skilled labor shortage. It’s more important than ever that contractors focus on creating an environment that both attracts skilled talent and provides those employees with the benefits and culture necessary to keep them around.

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19 decommissioned shipping containers become downtown Phoenix’s hottest marketplace

BD+C

September 1 marked the opening of downtown Phoenix’s newest restaurant and retail marketplace—and its latest commercial construction project to utilize decommissioned shipping containers as its primarily building form. The Churchill is a 14,000-sf urban infill development that caters to small Arizona-based businesses. . The development is the latest in a neighborhood to be constructed entirely from shipping containers, and the third shipping container project delivered by Phoenix-based design-bu

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Role of technology in large-scale construction projects

Lets Build

Technological juggernauts have completely transformed the stage of engineering and construction projects. From aerial drone mapping to digital blueprints to 3D imaging to managing every facet of the project without even laying a brick has transformed the whole new perspective of designing and construction.

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What is Steel Reinforcement? Needs and Types

The Constructor

Steel reinforcement are steel bars that are provided in combination with plain cement concrete to make it reinforced concrete. Hence these structures.

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Learn How to Boost Productivity for Every Project

For construction contractors, productivity is everything. Download this guide to discover how digital production tracking improves project visibility, data collection, and production insights—all in real time.