GCP Applied Technologies
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Five Ways to Accelerate Construction. Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 12/09/2020 - 17:29. Effective strategies to stay on schedule in the COVID era & beyond. GCP Applied Technologies. December 09, 2020. Effective strategies to stay on schedule in the COVID era & beyond. From extreme weather to inadequate supply of workers, construction projects are prone to disruptions.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 10, 2020
4 Tips to Help Your Team Navigate a Remote-Work Environment. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 12/10/2020 - 22:09. We may look back on 2020 as the most crucial year in the remote work revolution. Millions of workers are now doing their jobs from home, and companies as large as Twitter have already announced employees never have to return to the office. The future of business is here, and it is increasingly virtual.
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Lets Build
DECEMBER 10, 2020
Finishing homework in school was always an achievement. Be it an hour before school started or a day before the holidays ended. Finishing a project is an achievement on its own. This feeling goes on till the end though. When it comes to a construction project, the feeling amplifies. Architects, construction managers, or contractors are passionate people who work tirelessly to bring ambitious plans to reality and contribute to society in their own way.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 8, 2020
As the construction industry continues to evolve, more and more contractors are turning to data analytic solutions like Viewpoint Analytics.
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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
DECEMBER 8, 2020
A mezzanine floor is an intermediate floor space built between two floors or between the floor and the ceiling. A mezzanine floor doubles the usable.
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FDR Safety
DECEMBER 11, 2020
This blog utilizes research and data from a range of professional safety journals (i.e., Professional Safety) and research reports, and blends it with economic realities and common company leadership expectations. It is written as a series for those who are new to safety or have an expanded role within safety. It is meant to be easily digestible by reviewing one to two key points.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 9, 2020
A look at some emerging construction trends for 2021 and tips on how to best position your company for success.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 11, 2020
The geotechnical investigation for any worksite is preceded by the preliminary geological-geotechnical survey. This consists of an on-site.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 11, 2020
2021 Construction Trade Show & Conference Updates. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 12/11/2020 - 17:08. In-Person Events. January 20-23. National Pavement Expo & Conference.
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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.
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 11, 2020
Subject – Process and a Programmatic Approach Drive Improved Construction Outcomes. The vast majority of scope changes and/or additional work/rework stem from 1.) uncertainties, faults, and discrepancies in the original detailed scope of work and/or 2. ) the associated project planning, procurement, and project delivery process. These change orders can be reduced by: 1.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 9, 2020
The 36,400-pound M316 Caterpillar wheeled excavator has a 148-horsepower Cat C4.4 diesel, and digs to 18 feet 6 inches. Maximum loading height for the Cat wheeled excavator is 23 feet 5 inches. It can travel at speeds up to 21 mph.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 5, 2020
Tunnel alignment is simply the position or layout of the tunnel on the ground; the alignment can be either horizontal or vertical. While a horizontal.
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Thermo Fisher Scientific will invest $500M and create 500 jobs, while Grover Gaming will invest $12.5M and create 200 jobs in Greenville, NC. - Read: Two Projects Bringing 700 Jobs, $512M In Investment To Greenville, NC at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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?
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Collaborative construction cost estimating provides guidance to organizations seeking improved cost visibility and transparency for repair, renovation, maintains and new build projects as well as overall facilities and physical infrastructure management. In order to provide current, actionable information and best support associated decision-making, construction cost estimating and cost analysis must be a collaborative process using a common data environment.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 7, 2020
New rubber tracks for the G Series Deere compact track loaders provide better performance and durability, the company says, due to improvements in construction and design. The new arched roller path helps to shed debris and improve roller path life, according to John Deere.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 10, 2020
Soil is used for a variety of purposes including cropping, pasturing, gardening, forestry, agroforestry, construction, etc. The aim is always to find.
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 9, 2020
A global supplier of UV LEDs, SETi will expand its manufacturing operations in Richland County, SC, creating 40 new jobs. - Read: Sensor Electronic Technology Investing $55M In South Carolina Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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.
BD+C
DECEMBER 6, 2020
Any conversation about what’s wrong with urban America is bound to bring up Detroit at some point. That metro’s July 2013 bankruptcy—the largest municipal filing in U.S. history—culminated decades of mismanagement and corruption that, coupled with rampant crime, caused residents and businesses to flee and tax revenue to plummet, creating a vicious cycle that the once-mighty Motor City, while improving lately, still struggles to reverse.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 11, 2020
Two Korean construction equipment manufacturers will come together under the same parent, operating as separate independent companies, in a bid from Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings (HHIH).
The Constructor
DECEMBER 5, 2020
Void forms are sacrificial formwork members designed to provide a space between the concrete foundation and expansive soil, i.e., to protect the.
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 8, 2020
The Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved support for Lordstown Motors’ hub motor and battery line, taking it one step closer to producing the world’s first full-size, all-electric pickup truck in Lordstown, OH. - Read: Lordstown Motors Closer To First All-electric Pickup Truck Production at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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!
BD+C
DECEMBER 8, 2020
The novel coronavirus pandemic has reshaped the construction industry, mostly positively in terms of operational efficiency and worker safety. It has also accelerated the growth—and funding for—construction technology, while creating a hierarchy for how broadly the industry has adopted these tools.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Construction employment increased by 27,000 jobs in November, as continuing gains in residential categories masked slower increases in nonresidential jobs, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Machu Picchu is the royal site of the Inca ruler Pachacuti and an incredible monument known for its estate and sanctity. The engineering techniques.
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Residential Construction Jobs Almost Entirely Recovered. cbroderick. Mon, 12/07/2020 - 09:55. Residential construction employment has nearly entirely recovered from its dramatic drop in March and April, but the same cannot be said for non-residential construction. Overall, job gains continued their upward trajectory in November, but at a much slower pace, reports the National Association of Home Builders.
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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!
BD+C
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Construction employment increased by 27,000 jobs in November, as continuing robust gains in residential categories masked more sluggish increases in nonresidential jobs, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today. Association officials cautioned, however, that pandemic-induced project cancellations and looming tax bills for firms that used Paycheck Protection Program loans to save jobs threaten to undermine future job growth in the
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Volvo Trucks North America announced the commercial introduction and sales start of its zero tailpipe emission, battery-electric vehicle to the North American market. The Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric truck model has a scheduled production start of early 2021.
Construction Junkie
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Throughout the pandemic, contractors throughout the US saw lumber prices skyrocket for a variety of different reasons, including a huge increase in DIY and home remodeling projects, sawmill shut downs, and wildfires. In September, there wasn’t a lot of positivity about the situation getting better any time soon, but prices have slowly started to come back down to earth since then – though still much higher than normal.
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