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5 initiatives companies can take to improve construction efficiency

Lets Build

Delivering a construction project on time and within budget is a challenge all project managers face. They must work within budget limitations and deadlines for the project to succeed. The simplest solution to this issue is to carry out construction projects as efficiently as possible. But this is easier said than done. In reality, the.

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How to Build a Great Relationship with Architects, Partners and Home Buyers

BRIKS Design-Build Group

Are you ready to start building successful relationships in architecture? At BRIKS Design Build Group, building successful relationships in architecture is a critical component to our business. From the clients that we work with and the architect firms, we partner with. To the suppliers that help us build quality custom-made homes, and the vendors that […].

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The other fatal 4: report warns of less-considered major construction health hazards

Construction Dive

AIHA focuses on jobsite conditions that have not received as much attention as those named by safety bodies such as OSHA and its Fatal Four list.

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The Dotted Line: Avoid liability 'surprises'

Construction Dive

It's important for contractors to know what their insurance policies cover and, in the case of commercial general liability, what they don't cover.

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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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The Jobsite’s Invisible Injury

Construction Business Owner

Thousands of construction workers suffer hearing loss from excessive noise exposure on the job every year. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) affects nearly one in four adults in the United States. NIHL is preventable, but the effect is permanent and can seriously impair a worker’s quality of life. .

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Your Complete Guide to Choosing Sessions for Collaborate 2019

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We recently opened up our session registration for Viewpoint Collaborate 2019, which is coming up soon — September 22-26 here in Portland.

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Forget BIM, Forget ISO…

Job Order Contracting

Forget BIM, Forget ISO, … Sure, BIM and ISO have their role, but neither provides a robust, usable methodology and associated suite of tools and services to consistently deliver quality facilities repair, renovation, and construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. Today’s article will explain how any real property owner or facilities manager can team with their service providers and consistently achieve measurably improved, mutual

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Combining Field Tracking & Accounting Systems for Better Project Outcomes

Construction Business Owner

Heavy construction is catching up to other sectors when it comes to deploying software, which is prompting contractors to closely examine the roles and integration of software solutions for field operations (where profits are made) and accounting (where profits are measured). .

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Brownfield Laws can Save Green Building and the Planet

Green Building Law Update

It is widely accepted that the greenest building is one already built. So, why then on the 20 th anniversary of many state brownfield programs, is there so little correlation between green buildings and brownfields? Green building ratings systems, standards and codes expend a great deal of verbiage on aims reducing embodied carbon, including the currently in vogue whole building life cycle assessments in complicated, expensive and risky environmental product declarations and the like, but green

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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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State of the Construction Industry: June 2019 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Deadly safety incidents and increased cybersecurity threats are in the spotlight for contractors as June 2019 comes to a close.

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Modular can deliver projects 50% faster, McKinsey finds

Construction Dive

The research company said modular could give the construction industry the "productivity boost it needs" — and $22 billion in annual savings in the U.S. and Europe combined.

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How to Hold Onto the Experience of Departing Employees

Construction Business Owner

What would happen if your most experienced employees left your company? What would happen if the ones who were most instrumental in your organization’s growth and development moved on tomorrow, no longer available to contribute their knowledge? They understand the industry, how your business operates and your pathway to success. So, what would you do if they were no longer around?

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Classification of Rocks with Examples

The Constructor

A rock is aggregate of mineral constituents, which forms the earth’s crust. Rocks are also one of the important building materials. The.

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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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Best Value Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

LEAN Job Order Contracting Delivers Integrated Planning, Design, Procurement, Construction, and Operations. LEAN Job Order Contracting delivers integrated planning, design, procurement, construction, and operations to virtually assure best value repair, renovation, and project delivery outcomes. Our integration of LEAN processes, locally researched and verifiable unit price cost data, procurement, and project delivery enables both owners and builders to optimally balance facility project needs w

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Construction wearables' futuristic features are more feasible than you think

Construction Dive

The technology can help prevent accidents, improve efficiencies and enhance quality of life for construction workers, says an insurance official working with contractors on pilot programs.

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How to Use Driver Accountability to Increase Profitability

Construction Business Owner

For any company with a fleet of light- or medium-duty vehicles, from service contractors to vendors and those in the transportation industry, increasing profitability often comes down to fostering an environment of greater employee accountability.

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Declare Your Independence from Subpar Construction Software

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Integrated Construction Software Boosts Productivity.

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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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Learning LEAN Construction

Job Order Contracting

Infrastructure Needs Leadership and Culture Processes Performance Knowledge Management Community and Social Responsibility. Learning LEAN construction can measurably improve facilities management outcomes. LEAN planning, procurement, and project execution drives significantly improved repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction outcomes via adherence to an overarching methodology/approach with a focus upon collaboration, transparency, and mutually beneficial outcomes fo

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New dump truck app the latest in Uber-style market trend

Construction Dive

Trelar will try to make ordering dump truck services more efficient for contractors and drivers, a form of automation and creativity in the market that the industry is ripe for, according to the startup's CEO.

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Emotional intelligence is bettering the construction industry

BD+C

For many, the idea of emotional intelligence in construction reaffirms the notion that every generation gets a little softer. Unfortunately, this common misconception can create a persona that draws people away from wanting to work in the industry, specifically as a skilled laborer or tradesman. However, a better understanding of emotional intelligence and how it correlates with the construction industry can get people who are skilled at building with their hands excited about pursuing a career

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LetsBuild sets out to solve the problems with on-site BIM adoption

Lets Build

LetsBuild, recently formed by the merger of Belgian APROPLAN and Danish GenieBelt, will soon be launching an ambitious BIM product. LetsBuild wants to seamlessly link on-site activities and checks to the project’s BIM model. Just as importantly, the company is focusing on ensuring easy adoption by site teams. Most companies in the construction industry are.

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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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MAGIC Camp Exposes Teen Girls to Heavy Equipment, Welding

Construction Equipment

Renee Connor, the national executive director of Mentoring a Girl in Construction (MAGIC), conducted her ninth annual construction camp for girls ages 14 to 18 last week.

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Contractors face uncertainty in US trade war with China

Construction Dive

Tariffs are just one pressure on construction costs, experts say, but it's hard to determine if that's due to actual increases or to the threat of the unknown.

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David Baker Architects wins 2019 HUD 'best in affordable housing' honor

BD+C

The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Housing Knowledge Community in conjunction with the Office of the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are recognizing four housing designs with the 2019 AIA/HUD Secretary's Awards.

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Weekly Product Gallery: Duravit, Armstrong, Matco-Norca, Lennox, ASCO, GrayWolf

Contractor Magazine

This week's gallery highlights these products: a free-standing tub; a variable-speed fire pump; large flange sillcocks; a high-efficiency heat pump; a series of water treatment valves; and a cloud-based platform for temperature, humidity and other measurements.

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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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Yanmar to Acquire ASV

Construction Equipment

Yanmar has announced its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire equipment manufacturer ASV, a designer and manufacturer of compact track loaders and skid steer loaders. Yanmar is to acquire ASV through a statutory merger.

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E-commerce driving robust warehouse construction market

Construction Dive

According to CBRE, 255 million square feet of warehouse space is being built in the U.S. as construction tries to keep up with demand.

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Modular construction can deliver projects 50% faster

BD+C

Modular construction can deliver projects 20% to 50% faster than traditional methods and drastically reshape how buildings are delivered, according to a new report from McKinsey & Co.