Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
The reason big data has garnered so much attention in recent years is that it not only is relevant across all industries but its value in terms of application in the digital age is almost limitless. Take the construction industry, for example. In this sector, as in others, useful data comes from everywhere—from previous construction.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
No one sets out to make an ugly building. And yet, this is often the result - a walk of any size in any place shows building after building that did not start where it seems to have ended up. By conforming to mediocre construction standards and allowing the tools of the digital age to limit the range of what is possible, the industry has created an environment where what is designed is seldom what is built.
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Green Industry Professionals
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Labor shortage is not uncommon for the landscaping industry and it can have ramifications on the overall U.S. economy.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
There are several factors that may increase a worker’s potential exposure to vibration. Through research and development, Hilti has worked to help minimize power tool vibration using active vibration reduction (AVR) systems. This technology reduces vibration by up to two-thirds compared to conventional tools, allowing the products and tools to be used longer.
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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
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
The capacity of the soil to allow the loads coming from the foundation is called bearing capacity of the soil. It is essential to know the bearing.
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Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Are you using spreadsheets and file cabinets for managing your Job Order Contract? The simple fact is that technology matters for Job Order Contracting. In fact, technology is a requisite tool to assure maximum productivity, compliance, and more! Furthermore, I am not just taking about a estimating program with a unit price book. I am taking about technology that supports JOC Program, Projec t, Estimate , Documen t, Issu e, Task , Contractor , and Subcontractor Management … at a minimum!
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
According to a Kabbage survey of construction firms, 28% cited cash flow as the biggest challenge during their first year in business, outweighing finding new customers. As your business grows, the struggle to manage a positive cash flow may continue.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
Different types of hazards are associated with excavation of soil. for instance, failure of soils at sides of trenches and pits, movement of.
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
Radon causes more than 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the U.S. every year. Despite that it is totally preventable, radon is the number one lung cancer killer in nonsmokers. Radon is widely described as the primary source of indoor and household air pollution in the U.S. High radon levels are found in every state. Levels can vary widely, even from home to home in the same neighborhood.
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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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
How your construction organization treats its clients and the construction experience it provides can make or break long-term success.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
The construction industry has a problem, and no, we're not talking about the labor shortage—at least not at the moment. We're talking about the lack of project collaboration and the silos that develop from the use of technological solutions from multiple providers on one jobsite. It's plagueing many of the business owners CBO speaks to on a regular basis, and chances are, it's challenging your business, too.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
All Job Order Contracts (JOC) are not the same. While JOC is capable of delivering best value repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects, few programs are deployed using fundamental LEAN JOC best management practices. Lean JOC. DO s. Procure JOC products and support services on a firm, fixed fee basis. Services and software should be procured solely based upon quantity.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
There are several "easy questions about hiring that any legitimate employer will be able to answer" to avoid the fate of Salvador Almonte Jr., who allegedly cheated his workers out of $1 million in workers' comp insurance premiums, an attorney told Construction Dive.
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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?
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
When disaster strikes, having the right technology and a solid plan in place can ensure limited business disruption.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Digitization connects systems at every link in the value chain. Therefore, the construction industry has a lot of catching up to do. It’s important to know where to start and how to see your plan through to implementation. The following are seven tips for guiding your digital transformation to completion and making sure you reap the benefits. .
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 7, 2019
Variable head permeability test is one of several techniques by which the permeability of soil is determined. It is used to evaluate the permeability.
Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
What is a daily progress report in construction? Each day on a construction job site is different from the last and those who are involved need to be kept in the loop of what has occurred. One of the easiest ways to do that is by filing a daily progress report. These reports can include.
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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
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
As Congress begins its fall session today, it faces many issues of importance to the industry, such as road construction and replacing military project funds deferred for the wall.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Nothing says more about an equipment manufacturer’s product integrity than its warranty—a company’s pledge to stand behind its products on your most challenging days. Warranties can be complex, with several categories to navigate, so you want to fully understand a company’s commitment to correcting issues you experience with its equipment. Equipment owners should not only understand what is covered by the standard warranty, but also (just as important) what is not covered.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
They're the top young leaders of the commercial design and construction industry—40 outstanding individuals who have excelled not only in their chosen fields of work but also in service to their clients, their firms, their professions, and their communities. Meet the BD+C 40 Under 40 Class of 2019! . See Also: BD+C's 40 Under 40 Class of 2018. .
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has released its 2019 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity reporting overall new business volume grew 4.4 percent in the equipment finance industry in 2018. Also in the report, in 2018: Construction equipment represented 13.
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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
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Without an integrated project delivery approach, the $349 million Inspira Health Hospital project may have fallen off track, says Vice President Rebecca Pizzi.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Construction industry experts explain the bidding strategies that keep their firms profitable.
GCP Applied Technologies
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
PODCAST: Episode 1 - Reclaim your unused concrete. michael.delros…. Tue, 09/10/2019 - 19:23. Terry Harris talks about CLARENA® RC40 for reclaimed concrete. Hard Hat Cast. September 10, 2019. download podcast. Standing on 40 years of expertise in the concrete field, GCP Technical Services head Terry Harris has seen it all. And yet, even he was astounded by the unrivaled performance of CLARENA® RC40, a solution for reclaimed concrete.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
In less than a decade, Prescient , headquartered in Durham, N.C., has established itself as arguably the leader in offsite construction for apartments and student housing. Its 130,000-sf manufacturing plants in Arvada, Colo., and Mebane, N.C. churn out steel frame wall assemblies that can enclose a total one million square feet of living space per month.
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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
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
For a long time, various federal agencies' environmental reviews processes have been siloed, causing a back and forth that results in inevitable delays.
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
New Mexico, already a thriving location for TV and motion picture production, aims to become the go-to place for video game development. - Read: Digital Media: New Mexico Is Ready For Player One at BusinessFacilities.com.
Digger Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Sheffield based Norwood Metals has recently taken delivery of its first new Atlas scrap-handling machine.
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