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Viewpoint – People always ask us what the secret of our success is and our answer is always the same: you.

Viewpoint Construction Technology

At last week’s Construction Computing Awards we found out we’ve won the Collaboration Software of the Year award for seven successive years as well as Mobile Product of the Year award for Field View. People always ask us what the secret of our success is and our answer is always the same: you. We owe all of our success to you. As the makers of collaboration software how could we do it alone?

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Brick Calculator -Calculate Number of Bricks for Walls, Columns, Foundations

The Constructor

This brick calculator provides the calculation for number of bricks required for masonry walls, columns, foundations etc. Also, how to calculate.

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OSHA Electronic Records Submission Delayed, But Not for Long

FDR Safety

OSHA recently announced another delay in the deadline for employers to electronically submit their 2016 injury and illness data to the agency. While there are plenty of indications that the new agency leadership will seek to reconsider, revise, or even rescind the amended recordkeeping rules, it appears that the most recent deadline, December 15, 2017, will stand.

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37th IRMI CRC Champions Safety Efforts

Construction Business Owner

For 37 years, the International Risk Management Institute Inc. (IRMI) has hosted its national Construction Risk Conference (CRC), which brings project owners, general contractors, subcontractors, developers, insurers and insurance agents and brokers together to explore breakthrough strategies and techniques for improving insurance coverages, controlling costs and fine-tuning risk-management programs.

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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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Subcontractor Solutions for Higher Profits

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Construction software has been instrumental in changing the face of the construction industry. While strides are being made to be more connected from the first step of a project, the past 20 years of productivity in the global construction market have only improved 1 per cent year over year. This is costing the global economy more than $2 trillion each year.

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Roles and Work of Surveyor in Construction

The Constructor

The surveyor is the person who is supposed to make precise measurement that will identify the boundary. Surveyors help in providing unique contours.

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OpenJOC(TM) The LEAN Job Order Contracting Solution

Job Order Contracting

OpenJOC(TM) The LEAN Job Order Contracting Solution. • Stage 1 : Define Need. • Stage 2 : Develop Measurement Strategy. • Stage 3 : Initial and Ongoing Training for ALL Participants. • Stage 4 : Procure, Mobilize, Execute JOC Program. • Stage 5 : Collect, Interpret and Analyze Results. • Stage 6 : Report Findings. • Stage 7: Improve. Learn more… [contact-form].

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Viewpoint Remote Link WiFi Connectivity

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Did you know that Viewpoint Remote Link is included in Vista 6.14 or higher? With the release of Vista 6.14, Vista customers gained a new way to connect the Vista client to the Vista server. With Viewpoint Remote Link, Vista now offers the option of a high-performance HTTPS internet connection over Wi-Fi in addition to a standard LAN connection. This allows you to take the full power of Vista with you to the job trailer, the coffee shop, or home, without the need for RDP or Citrix.

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Different Types of Concrete Mixer or Concrete Mixing Machines

The Constructor

A concrete mixer mixes cement, aggregates and water and produce concrete mechanically. There are various types of concrete mixers available which.

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How to build trust in construction through relationships

Lets Build

In the industry of commercial construction, maintaining relationships is vital for business. Transparency, trust, and communication create an effective work environment and on-going business transactions with well-maintained relationships in all aspects of the business. Whether it is clients and developers who are looking for someone to complement their vision, professional.

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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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LEAN Job Order Contracting and Cloud Facilities Management

Job Order Contracting

Four BT, LLC lemsys. Newsletter Novem ber 2017. Building in the Cloud & The Digital Transformation of Construction. LEAN Job Order Contracting and Cloud Facilities Management. The digital transformation of the construction industry is gradually changing how we work each and every day. LEAN Job Order Contracting and Cloud Facilities Management are a catalyst for this change.

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Viewpoint Remote Link WiFi Connectivity

Viewpoint Construction Technology

With the release of Vista 6.14, Vista customers gained a new way to connect the Vista client to the Vista server.

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Types of Jointers in Masonry Construction for Creating Mortar Joints

The Constructor

A jointer in masonry construction is a tool in the form of a striking iron or a striking tool used to finish the vertical or the horizontal mortar.

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Why Construction News Summit 2017 was a success

Lets Build

For the last five years, the Construction News Summit has been connecting main contractors and industry leaders with major clients and governments in order to raise construction up the political agenda. It has been playing a huge part in making a better and brighter future for construction. It provides access.

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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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OpenJOC LEAN Job Order Contracting (TM)

Job Order Contracting

What is OpenJOC LEAN Job Order Contracting? Simple… a consistent and fully transparent solution that enables owners and construction contractors to deliver over 90% of renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. OpenJOC LEAN Job Order Contracting provides the following benefits: Best value procurement and delivery of “turnkey” projects.

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Subcontractor Solutions for Higher Profits

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Construction software has been instrumental in changing the face of the construction industry.

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Instruments Used in Engineering Drawing -its Uses and Importance

The Constructor

In engineering drawing, engineering related objects like buildings, walls, electrical fittings, pipes, machines etc. are represented with.

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Wirtgen Now Part of Deere

Construction Equipment

Deere has completed its acquisition of the Wirtgen Group. "The Wirtgen Group will enhance the size, scale, and stature of our construction equipment business," said chairman/CEO Sam Allen. The addition of Wirtgen's product lineup makes Deere a major player in the global road construction market. Wirtgen manufactures milling, processing, mixing, paving, compaction, and rehabilitation equipment.

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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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Nominations open: 2018 Best Construction Blog competition

Construction Marketing Ideas

There are few “free rides” in effective architectural, engineering and construction marketing. Yet the nomination process for the 2018 Best Construction Blog competition provides an exceptional opportunity for your blog — and business — to receive free publicity and recognition, without doing much more than completing the nomination form.

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4 invoicing tips that'll actually make your clients smile

BD+C

Generally speaking, no one’s thrilled to receive a bill. Your clients are no exception. However, there are techniques you can use with your invoices that both highlight your firm’s value and make the process more convenient for clients. The result? Bills that make them smile (or at least not frown).

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Types of Arch Dam Construction

The Constructor

There are four types of arch dam construction i.e. constant radius arch dam, variable radius arch dam, constant angle arch dam, double curvature arch.

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Infographic: Geothermal 101

Contractor Magazine

This infographic from Bosch Thermotechnology gives the a run down on the basics of geothermal heating and cooling, including benefits, operating costs and average availability.

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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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Doosan loader has continuously variable transmission

Digger Blog

Doosan’s new DL420CVT-5 wheeled loader is the Korean manufacturer’s first to be equipped with a continuously variable transmission. Doosan’s new DL420CVT-5 wheeled loader is the Korean manufacturer’s first to be equipped with a continuously variable transmission.

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2018 outlook: Economists point to slowdown, AEC professionals say ‘no way’

BD+C

It’s late November, which means it is market forecast season for the AEC industry. Construction outlook reports from the American Institute of Architects, Associated Builders and Contractors, ConstructConnect, Dodge Data & Analytics, and FMI are beginning to roll in. And if the early prognostications are any indication, 2018 is shaping up to be a little less rosy for the nonresidential and multifamily construction markets.

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Terms Used in Leveling and their Uses in Surveying

The Constructor

Various terms are used in leveling which must be understood clearly before starting surveying. Leveling is conducted in the field to know the.

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Caterpillar Intros Value-priced Parts Line

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar is introducing a new tier of repair and replacement parts to support the small- and medium-sized equipment under its Construction Industries umbrella. Yellowmark, A Caterpillar Brand, parts will offer an alternative for customers looking for reliable, value-priced parts, the company says. The parts will be available from the Cat dealer network.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Unique Secrets To Starting A Highly Profitable Handyman Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

Basics of Starting Your Handyman Company. Sometimes it hard to know where to begin when starting any Construction Company including a Handyman Company. First Place to decide what type of contracting business do you want to start. For many contractors, the Place To Begin is to choose to be a handyman. Why do I suggest a Handyman? No one expects a Handyman to have the skills of a High-End Finish Carpenter.

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‘Eat-ertainment’ establishment grants abandoned air traffic control building a second life

BD+C

After the Stapleton International Airport closed in 1995, most of the associated buildings were demolished. One of the few survivors, an air traffic control tower, stood vacant for over 20 years as the surrounding community grew around the site. The historic tower, which avoided demolition a few more times over the years, recently received its second lease on live as a Punch Bowl Social, a Denver-based “eat-ertainment” company that combines social gaming with a focus on culinary and beverage off

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Components of an Airport

The Constructor

There are various components of an airport which are structures. The planning and designing of these Airport components are carried out by civil and.

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Construction Equipment Announces Top 100 Products of 2017

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment magazine today revealed its annual Top 100 New Products online at ConstructionEquipment.com and in the December 2017 issue. The Top 100 list recognizes the year’s most innovative new construction equipment and related products as chosen by the publication’s editorial staff. Established in 1991, Construction Equipment ’s Top 100 New Products list remains the longest established and most prestigious product recognition program in the construction equipment industry.

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Learn How to Boost Productivity for Every Project

For construction contractors, productivity is everything. Download this guide to discover how digital production tracking improves project visibility, data collection, and production insights—all in real time.