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Can Generation Z Rescue Manufacturing?

Business Facilities

2019 L2L Manufacturing Index reveals Generation Z's interest in manufacturing, but the industry needs to fight for their attention and participation. - Read: Can Generation Z Rescue Manufacturing? at BusinessFacilities.com.

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How can we increase construction efficiency with BIM and data-driven design ?

Lets Build

The construction industry is facing a lot of challenges, as building projects are growing in size and complexity. At the same time, emerging innovations and advancements in technology are disrupting the industry. Virtual and augmented reality, Artificial intelligence (AI), IoT technologies, information management systems, and cloud-based platforms are a few game-changing technologies.

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Confirmed: Blue-Collar Workers Are NOT Stronger Than The Sun

FDR Safety

We’ve hit the unofficial middle of summer with this past weekend’s Fourth of July celebrations and things are just heating up across the US. The kids are busy with camps and summer fun and family trips are on the horizon. While things can often feel hectic during these months, there is one thing consistent about summer, it’s hot, very hot. The summer months are the hottest of year.

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3 Cybersecurity Best Practices for Safer Software Use

Construction Business Owner

As is the case with adopting connected technology anywhere—the downside is the introduction of cybersecurity risks. The following are some best practices construction companies should employ to maintain their security posture. . .

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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 Impact of Technology on Construction Data

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint and Dodge Data & Analytics teamed for an in-depth industry report on the power of data in construction.

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LEAN Construction Cost Estimating

Job Order Contracting

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. LEAN Construction Cost Estimating. Detailed line item construction cost estimating is a core component of LEAN construction and measurably improved outcomes. Below are a few considerations when making the change to LEAN construction cost estimating and integrated project delivery: Shift from traditional silo-based estimating to collaborative / team-based estimating.

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How Your Construction Business Can Thrive in a Difficult Economic Climate

Construction Business Owner

Unpredictable economic conditions, unstable global trade and new, rival businesses all mean traditional contractors are finding it more difficult to stand out in a competitive construction market. But construction businesses can not only weather this storm, they can thrive in it—by embracing new business models, tools and technologies that will also future-proof their business.

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How to connect site to office without any struggle

Lets Build

As we all know, arguably the key factor in getting any construction job done is good communication. Everyone working on a scheme has to know exactly how they fit in, precisely what their role is and what is expected of them – that includes the project manager. Countless projects come off track, sometimes due to.

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8 Points to Remember when Concreting in Rainy Season

The Constructor

Be it the season with extreme heat, extreme cold or inclement rains, Civil Engineers should be accustomed to fight all kinds of seasonal.

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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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Why Construction Projects Fail – And what you can do about it.

Job Order Contracting

Why Construction Projects Fail. The specifics as to why rampant waste is endemic to the ” Construction Sector”: Award of contracts to the lowest bidder to “save money” versus best value procurement (Demonstrative of the need for improved owner competency, leadership, and fundamental change management). Fail to adequate define, develop, and communicate project values and budget (Fundamental lack of understanding and deployment of proven LEAN planning, procurement, and inte

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Why the Current Labor Market Demands Agile Staffing Processes

Construction Business Owner

Expanding your construction business into different geographical areas can help diversify your project portfolio and increase revenue. But how do you navigate the local labor environments to ensure you can follow through on lucrative contracts you have won? Or, better yet, how do you quantify labor costs before you bid?

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Report: 60% of US construction activity concentrated in 10 states

Construction Dive

Of the more than 11,200 U.S. projects GlobalData tracks, California by far leads with $524.6 billion in the works, followed by Texas, New York and Florida.

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Influence Line Analysis Method- Tabulated Technique

The Constructor

Influence line represents the variation of either the reaction, shear, moment, or deflection at a specific point in a member as a concentrated force.

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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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How Millennials, Gen Z, and technology are changing workplace design

BD+C

The evolution of technology and the Internet of Things, in particular, is transforming how and where we work, the ways in which we collaborate, and our daily experiences with colleagues. The entrance of younger generations into the workforce is further impacting the way corporations organize themselves, communicate, and conduct business. In terms of workplace design, there is a responsibility to respond to these evolving needs with spaces that empower people and businesses. .

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5 Things Leaders Can Learn From Stand-Up Comedians

Construction Business Owner

Stand-up comedy can make you a better presenter. After all, it’s one of the hardest forms of public speaking you’ll ever try. So it’s likely that if you do even remotely well at stand-up, all other types of business presentations will seem easier. But, stand-up comedy can also make you a better leader. .

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5 ways small, minority-owned firms can build success

Construction Dive

Contracting firms run by minorities, women and other disadvantaged groups can reap the benefits of unique opportunities if they follow a few simple steps.

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Various Standard Codes on Pile Foundations in Different Countries

The Constructor

Pile foundation is a long or slender column that is constructed from materials like reinforced concrete or steel. It is a type of deep foundation.

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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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Snapshots: 60 Seconds With James Chavez, South Carolina Power Team

Business Facilities

James Chavez, President and Chief Executive Officer, South Carolina Power Team, discusses recent economic development successes, the Site Readiness Fund, workforce development and foreign investment. - Read: Snapshots: 60 Seconds With James Chavez, South Carolina Power Team at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Why Your Company Needs an Electrical Safety Program

Construction Business Owner

Workplace safety is vital to a company’s success. It affects everything from customer satisfaction to employee morale to the dollars and cents of productivity, legal fees and compliance. In today’s competitive business environment, it’s especially important to reduce employee injuries and incident rates to avoid the costs of downtime. One major factor in achieving these goals is electricity.

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$1B California naval base redevelopment hits milestones

Construction Dive

The Alameda naval air station has been demolished and groundwork has been laid for commercial and retail space, as well as a multimodal transportation hub featuring ferry service to San Francisco.

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Difference between Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD)

The Constructor

Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and Biological Oxygen demand(BOD) are the two main characteristic properties that indicate the strength of sewage. Both.

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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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Unity Temple, Robie House among eight Frank Lloyd Wright projects to receive World Heritage status

BD+C

During the 43rd session of the World Heritage Committee, currently taking place in Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan (June 30 - July 10, 2019), the World Heritage Committee named eight projects by Frank Lloyd Wright to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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Rebranding Your Company Without Fear

Construction Business Owner

Whether an organization turns to an internal team or external branding agency for help with rebranding, there are some common fears that may halt progress. . .

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The top OSHA fines of Q2 2019

Construction Dive

Not surprisingly, many of the biggest infractions were for fall-related violations, but burn and asbestos hazards were cited as well.

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Determination of Relative Density of Soil

The Constructor

Relative density is defined as the ratio of difference of void ratios of cohesionless soil in its loosest state and the natural state (emax –

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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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Maryland: Expanding Opportunity For An Expanding Workforce

Business Facilities

Maryland has dedicated $56.5 million to attract new businesses to its Opportunity zones. MD also has extended a 10-year tax credit for jobs created in the zones. - Read: Maryland: Expanding Opportunity For An Expanding Workforce at BusinessFacilities.com.

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5 Benefits of Using an Electronic Dashboard for Your Scheduling Processes

Construction Business Owner

Job whiteboards, paper calendars and Excel spreadsheets are inefficient ways of managing crew/equipment scheduling. Commonly used in the workplace, specifically in construction, whiteboards and calendars help to outline jobs, resources needed and the personnel who will work on them.

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The top 10 commercial construction companies

Construction Dive

Here's the lowdown on the biggest players in the industry and the large-scale projects they are constructing.