The Constructor

MARCH 20, 2018

What is Thermal Insulation of Buildings? In general, people living in hot regions wants to make their inside atmosphere very cool similarly people.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

As we discussed in a recent blog post , the JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology report found that building information modeling (BIM) adoption in the United States has been fairly slow, with only 27 percent of construction companies having a BIM department. BIM is a 3D modeling method used to improve collaboration and streamline construction processes, and it’s yielded some pretty impressive results worldwide.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 18, 2018

There are more than a Million houses in the U.S. with solar panels installed on the roof and that number is increasing. It can be difficult if not dangerous to fail to properly address rooftop solar panels at the time of sale of a house. Among the most often made inquiries to this law firm arise from the failure to properly transfer installed solar panels.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 20, 2018

Picture via 247sports. As Safety Professionals we are constantly asked, “how can we improve our safety performance?” Our response is typically a variation of the same answer: You have to develop and practice a workplace culture that values safety and rewards your employees for being safe. Incentivizing Safety is a helpful tool in building a Safety culture but the importance of how and when to reward can truly make the difference.

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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.

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The Constructor

MARCH 19, 2018

There are number of factors that cause the structure to excessively lean or settle. For example, liquefaction of soil beneath the foundation after.

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Lets Build

MARCH 22, 2018

Recently, a 48-year old man was crushed by falling rebar at a construction site. This accident is an example of the “Fatal Four” that is the cause of over half of the deaths of construction workers: falls, electrocutions, struck by an object, and caught in/between. The “Fatal Four” can be.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 22, 2018

OpentJOC(TM) LEAN Job Order Contracting for Efficient Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction. Manage estimates, budgets and forecasts. Accurately estimate and manage LEAN construction programs and associated renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects. Effectively and transparently track and manage budgets, forecast performance and progress, and create a collaborative procurement and cost/project management process.

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The Constructor

MARCH 20, 2018

What is Pitched Roof? Pitched roof is a type of roof which is provided with some slope as structure covering. We know that the roofs are generally.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 19, 2018

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is holding its annual convention, MCAA 2018 March 25-29 in San Antonio, Texas. This is one of the most important conferences for mechanical contractors, and we’re inviting attendees to stop by and visit Viewpoint during the show. You can find us (booth #10) at the Manufacturer/Supplier Council Exhibit in the Nelson Wolff room from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 27th.

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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.

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Lets Build

MARCH 20, 2018

‘There is one thing that construction companies absolutely need to do. They have to start standardising even before using technology. Otherwise, they just throw whatever technology they have out the window!’ Thomas Goubau, Aproplan CEO and founder, opened his speech at European ConTech Summit 2018 with this powerful remark. The.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2018

4BT-CE is the estimating and LEAN construction delivery component of Building in Cloud, BiC. 4BT-CE embeds integrated project delivery best management practices, including the OpenJOC TM process, to enable higher levels of collaboration among owners, contractors, subcontractors, building users, and oversight groups. 4BT-CE provides many benefits to users and the user organizations as outlined below.

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The Constructor

MARCH 17, 2018

Various defects occur during construction in deep excavations such as leakage through retaining wall, dewatering during excavation, retaining wall.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

So will the United States ever have a BIM mandate? It’s a question many contractors wonder about because if BIM were to be mandated.

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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?

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Construction Dive

MARCH 19, 2018

Construction company officials and advocates say their intense loyalty, dedication and teamwork make veterans inherently good employees.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2018

Job Order Contract Cost Estimating. Cost Estimation for JOC done right! Confidently create detailed line item construction cost estimates. 60,000+ line items including labor, material, and equipment detailed information. Locally research (no use of cost factors / cost indexes). Line item modifiers for locations, quantity, work methods. Easily create project-specific reports.

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The Constructor

MARCH 21, 2018

Fixtures and fastenings are provided for doors and windows to provide operating facilities, security for rooms and ease of opening and closing etc.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 23, 2018

To provide project managers with better ability to manage changing future project costs, PM Cost Projections now shows.

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Project Management Management 130

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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.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 23, 2018

Vicki O'Leary of the Iron Workers writes that women can fill "manly jobs," and that the industry must mitigate sexism and break down gender bias on the jobsite.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 17, 2018

Benefits of Lean Job Order Contracting. The 4BT OpenJOC TM Solution provides an integrated set of tools, data, processes, and services to consistently implement LEAN Job Order Contracting. . Within this proven framework, real property owners and their construction service providers are enabled to consistently deliver over 90% of renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders.

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The Constructor

MARCH 20, 2018

M40 grade stands for it’s a mix of concrete with a characteristic compressive strength of 40 N/mm2. The mix design procedure for M40 grade concrete.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 23, 2018

Vista Accounting users will find enhanced usability within the Work Center with a new range of months filter.

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Accounting 130

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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!

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 21, 2018

Control flow concrete increases productivity for precasters. Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 03/21/2018 - 11:50. GCP Applied Technologies. March 21, 2018. The global precast construction market is projected to reach $185 billion by 2022, spurred by increased construction spending and increased urbanization. According to a recent study by Allied Market Research, the demand for greater energy efficiency and faster construction is driving an increase in the use of precast concrete systems.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 22, 2018

Commercial drone data company Skycatch, and China-based DJI, manufacturer of civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, announced their partnership to manufacture and deliver a fleet of high-precision drones for Komatsu Smart Construction. This is the first time DJI has manufactured a custom drone for a partner.

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The Constructor

MARCH 22, 2018

Proper precautions for the storage of cement such as duration and place of storage, arrangement, atmospheric moisture content etc. is necessary after.

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Materials 235

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 23, 2018

Vista users will benefit from greatly improved access to federal and state forms with integration to Aatrix.

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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!

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 21, 2018

High Rise Concrete Construction: Trends to Watch. Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 03/21/2018 - 11:13. GCP Applied Technologies. March 21, 2018. As buildings soar higher and higher, it’s fascinating to see new technologies emerging to meet this demand. Here are three trends to keep an eye on if you’re designing or planning a new high rise building. Steel/concrete core wall system.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 20, 2018

The most effective partners possess unique skill sets, have extensive lists of contacts and stay aligned with the project's overall goals.

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The Constructor

MARCH 19, 2018

Different types of pipes are used for underground drains construction. The properties of these pipes and type of drainage required decides the.

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