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6 Tips for Building Better Subcontractor Relationships

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How today’s leading general contractors are able to improve working relationships with their subcontractors through technology and best practices.

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7 Ways To Improve Construction Workplace Productivity

Contractor Bookkeeping

(Note: We are tracking the latest construction industry news and online resources for contractors in time of COVID-19). The success of any business, large or small, depends considerably on nurturing an efficient, productive workplace. Some contractors and construction company owners believe in maximizing production by driving everyone from the laborers to the Project Managers to work harder, longer, faster, hustle, and run.

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How to Replace Damaged Concrete Members in Structures?

The Constructor

The replacement of damaged concrete elements requires demolition and removal of existing structure elements and replace them with new member. The.

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Construction can continue in New York, California and Illinois amid shutdown orders. In other regions, it's banned

Construction Dive

The three state mandates exempt construction but with caution and caveats. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania's and some Massachusetts cities' orders effectively stop construction.

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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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IS 456 Most Important Point Part- 1

CivilJungle

Metakaolin IMP Point As Per IS 456 • Metakaolin having fineness between 700 to 900 m2/kg may be used as pozzolanic material in concrete. (As Per IS Code-456, P-13, Cl. No: 5.2.1.4) • Note-Metaknoline is obtained by calcination of pure or refined kaolinitic clay at a temperature between 650oC and 850oC, followed by grinding to […].

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Supplemental Structural Members: Constructions, and Applications

The Constructor

Supplemental structural members are new columns, beams, braces, and walls which are constructed to support damaged structures. The provision of.

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Coronavirus FAQs | FDRsafety

FDR Safety

During this trying time many employers will have to continue to operate to provide essential services to the public. We have put together a frequently asked questions fact sheet to help assist you through the days ahead. We are available to provide infectious disease preparedness and response plans, questionnaires, and COVID-19 training materials. Coronavirus FAQs.

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Border wall construction continues with additional contract for $1.2B project

Construction Dive

The White House isn't backing down on U.S.-Mexico barrier construction even as the coronavirus outbreak spreads through the U.S., with a $524 million contract modification for a Kiewit subsidiary awarded this week.

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How to Prepare Your Business for COVID-19

Construction Business Owner

How to Prepare Your Business for COVID-19. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 03/26/2020 - 14:52. Socially distance yourself from others. . Wash your hands frequently. Clean the surfaces you touch multiple times daily. . If you're like us, you've heard these directives over and over again in the last few weeks—and for good reason. The media is constantly reporting on what you should be doing to protect yourself and loved ones from COVID-19.

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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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7 Types of Road Markings as per IRC-35

The Constructor

Road markings are a psychological barrier and an important component of a highway, which functions in guiding and controlling the traffic. It also.

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How to stay connected with your teams as Coronavirus hits construction

Lets Build

The impact of Coronavirus on the construction industry. The rise of COVID-19 has shaken up our daily lives and has put construction under extreme pressure. As the coronavirus outbreak escalates, this is a battle that all of us have to give as one, both in the construction industry and our societies around the world. We know the coming weeks, and possibly months, will be different and challenging, but we also know that if we all do our best to contain the disease then we can soon move on.

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Washington state bans construction, Boston extends moratorium

Construction Dive

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’'s clarification updated Monday's mandate that appeared to exempt construction while Boston Mayor Martin Walsh extended his construction ban despite calls from his governor to lift it.

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March 2020 Construction Industry Stats

Construction Business Owner

March 2020 Construction Industry Stats. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 03/26/2020 - 13:09. 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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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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Step for Concrete Damage Repairs in Reinforced Concrete Structures

The Constructor

There are certain steps that need to be considered in order to decide whether defected concrete need repair or not, and specify proper repair.

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Construction Cost Estimating – LEAN

Job Order Contracting

-+. Construction Cost Estimating – LEAN. INTRODUCTION. This paper ” Construction Cost Estimating-LEAN” discusses the positive impacts of collaboration, a common data environment, and locally researched detailed line item construction cost data. Actionable construction cost estimates are key to best value repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction outcomes.

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A new coronavirus threat: sidelined subcontractors

Construction Dive

Confusion about mandates, safety and family concerns are pulling already sparse specialized trades from sites. GCs need to maintain strict standards so subs will actually work if they are permitted to do so, an expert says.

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U.S. Employees Working More Hours During COVID-19 Pandemic

Business Facilities

A new report from NordVPN Teams shows that people are working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, and working longer: Data showed a two-hour increase to the average workday. - Read: U.S. Employees Working More Hours During COVID-19 Pandemic at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Road Studs – Types, Requirement, and Placement

The Constructor

The road studs are retro-reflective supplements used in the road to improve visibility at night time and adverse weather conditions. Road studs serve.

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How the Cloud Data Revolution is Transforming Construction in the Heavy Highway Space

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How heavy highway contractors are turning to advanced data to drive smarter, more productive projects.

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Mailbag: Construction attorneys answer readers' coronavirus legal questions

Construction Dive

U.S. contractors are facing uncertainty around issues like health threats to workers, government stoppages and supply chain delays. Here, construction attorneys break down some of the legal ramifications.

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Stay HOME – Learn BIM: Days 1 and 2

DebunkTheBIM

I can’t contribute meaningfully to the topic of the Pandemic, apart from obeying the rules and not being a nuisance. It is not an area of my expertise. BIM is. So, being a believer of the concept, that learning even a little bit of BIM can do good for anyone working in construction, I’m going to write a bit every day on the topic, at least while this lock-down is on and am capable of writing/posting.

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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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Reinforcement Repair: Methods, and Procedures

The Constructor

Repair of corroded or deteriorated steel reinforcement and prestressing stands is one of the techniques by which deteriorated structural elements are.

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The Advantages of LEDs in Light Towers

Construction Equipment

One of the most prominent trends within the light tower industry today is the shift from metal halide lamps to LED lighting. The most significant advantage of LEDs when compared to traditional lighting solutions, is the long lifespan.

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Managing a coronavirus-related project shutdown

Construction Dive

Contractors and subcontractors need to take several steps to secure their jobsites before stopping work under new county, city and state orders.

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Perkins and Will’s CEO sees a light at the end of COVID-19 tunnel

BD+C

Perkins and Will is the world’s second-largest architecture firm, with 26 studios across the globe. So it is acutely aware of the impact that the coronavirus is having on construction projects. The firm’s CEO, Phil Harrison, says the current situation, with some projects being placed on hold since the onset of the pandemic, actually isn’t dramatically different yet from the volatility that global markets have experienced for the past three years.

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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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Population Forecasting for Water Supply System

The Constructor

Population forecasting is defined as the method of determining the expected population for a particular design period of a water supply system with.

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Caterpillar Suspends Some Operations

Construction Equipment

Citing supply chain difficulties, Caterpillar said it is temporarily suspending operations at certain facilities. It did not specify which manufacturing plants, product categories, or parts distribution centers might be affected.

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5 things to know about the new coronavirus paid leave law

Construction Dive

A number of small businesses are "despondent," a legal expert said. But there's hope the federal government could soften the law's impact.

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