What is Neuroarchitecture?
The Constructor
JUNE 8, 2022
Neuroarchitecture is the discipline dealing with the design of efficient spaces by studying the relationship between health and buildings with the.
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Glossary of Greenhouse Gas Terms
Green Building Law Update
JUNE 5, 2022
With proposed federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions by the Securities and Exchange Commission requiring GHG disclosure and new state statutes, including a new Maryland law that requires not only disclosure, but also a mandated reduction in GHG emissions, a greater appreciation of the subject of GHG appears in order. This short glossary is an alphabetical list of terms relating to GHG with explanations of each; or if you prefer this is a brief dictionary of specialized terms with their m
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Industry Influencers: The Top 50 Builders Ruling Social Media
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JUNE 6, 2022
Industry Influencers: The Top 50 Builders Ruling Social Media. ldeakins. Mon, 06/06/2022 - 09:44. Lennar, David Weekley Homes, and the Toll Brothers are attracting the most social media followers among the nation's largest home builders. In a flourishing digital age ruled by social media, the nation’s largest home builders are using online platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to attract potential clients.
2022 Trimble Viewpoint Construction Awards Open for Submissions
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 7, 2022
Trimble Viewpoint Customers: Have a Cool Project, Applied Tech in Awesome Ways, or Achieved an Impressive HR Feat? Here’s Your Time to Shine!
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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 True Origin of LEAN
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JUNE 9, 2022
Forget, 5S, Gemba, Jidoka, Kaizen, Kanban, Muda, Poka-Yoke, PCDA, Takt time, TBS Value Stream Mapping,… LEAN did NOT originate in JAPAN or with TPS. The core principles of LEAN originated with Henry Ford. Although there are instances of rigorous process thinking in manufacturing all the way back to the Arsenal in Venice in the 1450s, the first person to truly integrate an entire production process was Henry Ford.
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Flakiness and Elongation Index Test for Aggregate
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JUNE 10, 2022
Elongation Index is defined as the percentage of the weight of retained aggregate on different sets (sets which represent 7 gaps of different sizes) on elongation or length gauge to the total weight of aggregate sample for test. Elongation index is generally considered for the shape and size of aggregate. In Elongation index, we generally […].
The Connected Construction Professional Series: Executives/Leaders
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 8, 2022
Why construction executives and leaders should look to a connected, cloud construction suite to improve and scale their business.
What Is A Short Circuit | Causes Of Short Circuit | How To Prevent Short Circuit | Top 3 Reasons Behind Electrical Short Circuit
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JUNE 9, 2022
What Is A Short Circuit? A short circuit means when electricity diverges from the established route of an electric circuit at that time the electrical flows find a faster route … What Is A Short Circuit | Causes Of Short Circuit | How To Prevent Short Circuit | Top 3 Reasons Behind Electrical Short Circuit Read More ».
Food Companies To Bring 138 New Jobs To North Carolina
Business Facilities
JUNE 6, 2022
In North Carolina, Utz Brands will create 115 new jobs in Kings Mountain, while D’Artagnan will create 23 new jobs in Granville County.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
A Growing Number of High Schools Introduce Trade Skills Curriculum
Pro Builder
JUNE 9, 2022
A Growing Number of High Schools Introduce Trade Skills Curriculum. ldeakins. Thu, 06/09/2022 - 11:00. Over 100 high schools across the U.S. are embracing HBI resources to educate and train the next generation of skilled laborers . For decades, the majority of high school students have followed a college-bound pathway post-graduation while technical education took the backseat, but that may be changing, according to NAHB.
Understanding BIM in the UK Part 3: The role of Uniclass 2015 in achieving true standardisation
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 7, 2022
The more detail throughout a project’s lifecycle, the better., but that doesn't mean the ISO 19650 naming convention is standardization perfected.
Streamline Construction Photo Management with Machine Learning
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 9, 2022
Picture this: you’re working on an important project and you want to see the progress in order to release payments to one of your trade partners. . You open your construction management software to view progress photos, but you’re quickly overwhelmed by the number of images in the gallery. After what seems like an endless amount of scrolling, you finally find what you need. .
The key to smart energy usage: Energy information and management
Construction Specifier
JUNE 7, 2022
By Troy Hull, CEM, CMVP. Today, facility managers and building specifiers have more to consider when it comes to designing and managing facilities than ever before. They are managing evolving building occupancies as people navigate COVID-19 variants, new health and safety protocols, inflation, skyrocketing energy costs, labor shortages, and much more.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
What Is A Pony Wall | Pony Wall Construction | Uses Of Pony Wall | How To Build A Pony Wall | Top Pros & Cons Of Pony Wall
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JUNE 4, 2022
Introduction To Pony Wall The pony walls are small walls that are mainly utilized to divide large open areas. The pony wall is sometimes known as a half wall and … What Is A Pony Wall | Pony Wall Construction | Uses Of Pony Wall | How To Build A Pony Wall | Top Pros & Cons Of Pony Wall Read More ».
Accounting for Retention Receivable & Payable: A Contractor’s Guide
Levelset
JUNE 6, 2022
Construction projects rely on contractors completing the work they started and meeting the design intent. In an attempt to hold contractors accountable, many projects use retention holdbacks, also known as retainage. These holdbacks need to be accounted for by every party to a project: owner, general contractor, and subcontractor. Tracking these amounts ensures that everyone gets paid the money they are due when the project is completed.
How Project Managers Can Prepare for the Future of Construction
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 10, 2022
Project managers have always taken critical roles on construction projects. Over my career, I’ve worked as a project engineer, BIM coordinator, and MEP manager. The project managers I worked alongside were essential for setting the bar on their projects, and there was no way I could have done any of my jobs in the field without them. Yet, undoubtedly the role of construction project managers is evolving.
Building healthcare in a coastal environment
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JUNE 8, 2022
Photo courtesy Shell Point Retirement Community. By David L. Heuring, AIA, CCCA; Mitchell Elliott, AIA; Scott Horn, AIA; and Joshua Storm, PE. In early 2018, RDG Planning & Design and its partner firms began design work to replace an existing, nearly 50-year-old Healthcare Facility on the Shell Point Retirement Community campus (a CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY [CCRC]) in Ft.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Housing Design for the Fashionable Homeowner
Pro Builder
JUNE 8, 2022
Housing Design for the Fashionable Homeowner. ldeakins. Wed, 06/08/2022 - 10:07. Fashion-forward house plans don't have to ignore functionality, says Housing Design Matters. Much like women’s fashion, luxe housing designs may be appealing to look at, but they aren’t always the most comfortable or practical spaces for homeowners. The messy kitchen bridges style and functionality when it comes time to cook by leaving the design-forward kitchen area untouched while the food prep happens behind clos
Two New ACT Operations Land Tennessee 650 Jobs
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JUNE 7, 2022
The new jobs will be created at locations in Bristol and Kingsport, the projects will join existing Advanced Call Center Technologies (ACT) facilities in Johnson City, TN.
Proven Construction Business Processes When Creating Your To-Do List
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JUNE 10, 2022
When you're a construction business owner, your to-do list is often long and constantly growing longer. You need to do many things, and it can feel like they're all urgent. In such cases, it's easy to push essential tasks to the side and focus on less-vital activities, but that often means you miss deadlines, make mistakes or always feel as though you're trying to catch up.
What’s new on Aproplan? | June 2022
Lets Build
JUNE 9, 2022
We have been quite busy since the beginning of the year working on new features to enhance your experience with LetsBuild Aproplan. Custom field improvements, more filtering options and a long-awaited feature: The ability to attach the same point to multiple form questions! Attach a point to multiple form questions ??. When filling a form during your daily visit, you may find that some questions are affected by the same issue: if you find a defect during your inspection that impacts your project
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
Suburban NIMBYs Are Creating a Roadblock for New Housing Development, but at What Cost?
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JUNE 6, 2022
Suburban NIMBYs Are Creating a Roadblock for New Housing Development, but at What Cost? ldeakins. Mon, 06/06/2022 - 10:23. A high-cost housing market is in desperate need of affordable housing, but neighborhood NIMBYs aren't giving an inch. As the race to develop affordable housing gains momentum across the U.S., the potential for suburban sprawl is catching the attention of NIMBYs, or “Not in my backyard” community advocates.
FLO Investing $3M In New Michigan EV Charger Plant
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JUNE 8, 2022
With its first U.S. manufacturing facility, Canadian electric vehicle charging network operator FLO will create 133 jobs in Auburn Hills, MI.
Increase Visibility into Your Project Risks and Budget With These 4 Key Tactics
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JUNE 8, 2022
Some of the biggest construction issues arise from a lack of visibility of potential budget and project risks. Many projects also suffer from communication issues among stakeholders.
What’s new on GenieBelt? | June 2022
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We have been quite busy since the beginning of the year working on new features to enhance your experience with LetsBuild GenieBelt. Better reports with more information and the ability to copy custom fields from a project to another are our new available features! Improvements on our reports ??. In GenieBelt, we have two important types of reports: Overview and PDF report.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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Viewpoint: Hair Law Isn't Trivial in Welcoming More Black Workers
ENR Construction
JUNE 8, 2022
The need for a more diverse and representative staff seems to punctuate every workforce development conversation at AEC firms. Whether the industry is ready and willing to have a serious conversation about the needs of those diverse workers is another matter entirely.
Hillyard To Invest Over $50M In Missouri Expansion
Business Facilities
JUNE 6, 2022
Cleaning and hygiene solutions company Hillyard, Inc. will invest over $50 million, retain more than 200 jobs at its downtown St. Joseph, MO location.
Housing Market Begins ‘Most Significant Contraction in Activity Since 2006,’ Mark Zandi Says
Pro Builder
JUNE 10, 2022
Housing Market Begins ‘Most Significant Contraction in Activity Since 2006,’ Mark Zandi Says. ldeakins. Fri, 06/10/2022 - 10:19. The housing market is slowing down at a rate not seen in over a decade, according to Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi. The Great Deceleration is finally effecting change in the housing market, and experts say the beginning stages of what will be a long and drawn-out slowdown could lead to the most significant contraction in market activity since 2006.
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