Why Cybersecurity Matters in Construction — Part 1 of 2
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Read a real-world example of a construction contractor’s experience with a cyber attack and the steps it took to thwart the next attempt.
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Critical Crisis Takeaways For Construction Business Owners
Contractor Bookkeeping
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
If there's one thing last year taught us, it's how quickly the world has changed in such a short time and that we cannot take anything for granted. While we can all hope that the pandemic is a once-in-a-lifetime scenario, there is a lot in life and in business that is uncertain, and there is a great deal we can learn from the response to COVID-19 to help plan for the future.
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Why I Never Shy Away From Using Photos In Proposal Resumes
Help Everybody Everyday
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
There is an age-old debate about whether you should include photos of staff members in their resumes. You see, someone could look at the photo and decide (just by their appearance) that they do not want to work with that person. And your firm could lose a valuable contract as a result. I’m here to tell you that in this world, there are people who will reject someone because of the way they look.
How to Keep Your Work Trucks Safe From Damage
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
How to Keep Your Work Trucks Safe From Damage. Alex Headley. Tue, 02/16/2021 - 07:37. Work trucks and other essential construction vehicles are an integral part of any productive jobsite. After all, it’s the indispensable role of transportation equipment to move new materials, supplies and machinery in and unwanted excess dirt, debris and other refuse out. .
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.
3 Important Cases of Building Collapse Due to Poor Construction Management
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 14, 2021
Construction is perhaps the most critical stage in the life cycle of structures, mainly because of the danger of failure and the high chances of.
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Why Cybersecurity Matters in Construction — Part 2 of 2
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Learn the best practices to thwart common cyberattacks and what to look for in future threats?.
How to Keep Your Work Trucks Safe From Damage
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
How to Keep Your Work Trucks Safe From Damage. Alex Headley. Tue, 02/16/2021 - 07:37. Work trucks and other essential construction vehicles are an integral part of any productive jobsite. After all, it’s the indispensable role of transportation equipment to move new materials, supplies and machinery in and unwanted excess dirt, debris and other refuse out. .
How to Lay and Join Stoneware Pipes?
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 14, 2021
Stoneware pipes are generally preferred over other types of pipes for sewer and drain works as they are much more effective where acid effluents or.
Review Commission Machine Guarding Decision
FDR Safety
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
The Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission issued an employer-friendly machine guarding decision that is important for employers. The unanimous decision in Aerospace Testing Alliance (Docket No. 16-1167, 2020) reversed the decision by an administrative law judge and vacated a citation under 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) for allegedly failing to guard the “hold-down” pistons of a power shear.
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.
Viewpoint Team Solves ‘The Missing Link’
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
How automated hyperlinking for construction drawings in Viewpoint Team ensures projects, data stay up-to-date and easily accessible.
10 Symptoms Indicating You May Need Guidance When Using QuickBooks
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
10 Symptoms Indicating You May Need Guidance When Using QuickBooks. Elizabeth Manning. Mon, 02/15/2021 - 22:38. We spend a lot of time helping construction companies using QuickBooks get their books in order, and we see a lot of the same mistakes over and over again. I often tell business owners that QuickBooks is a software program, not a substitute for an accountant or experienced bookkeeper.
2 Important Failure Case Studies of Long-Span Steel Structures
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Space structures are generally utilized in the construction of airport terminals, stockrooms, historical centers, and shopping centers where huge.
Reliable Construction Cost Data – Public Sector Financial Stewardship
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
To use public funds effectively, the government must employ effective management practices and processes, including the measurement of data. Reliable construction cost data is the foundation of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build requirement and associated planning, procurement, and project delivery activity. All public sector departments and agencies would greatly benefit, and meet their fiduciary responsibilities by implementing a consistent, robust methodology based on current b
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?
Ontario Invests $2.5M in Covid Tracing Tech
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
The Ontario government is investing $2.5 million in wearable contact tracing technology that will beep or vibrate if they are within six feet of another person. In a news release issued on Thursday, the government said it is providing Facedrive Inc.
Reduce Carbon Emissions in the Built World with the One Tree Pledge
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Reduce Carbon Emissions in the Built World with the One Tree Pledge. Alex Headley. Mon, 02/15/2021 - 14:19. In 2020, 6 weeks into being quarantined due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on the morning news, I saw a photo of the Himalayan Mountains taken from over 100 miles away. Because of smog and pollution, the site had not been viewed from this distance for over 30 years.
How to Design Reinforced Concrete Beam for Shear? Example Included
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
Shear design of reinforced concrete (RC) beam involves the determination of spacing between stirrups. Shear is a word used for forces that work.
Relational Construction Contracts Significantly Improve Outcomes
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Relational construction contracts specify norms and mutual expectations that govern relationships between real property owners and architects, engineers, and builders. Relational contracting supports mutually beneficial outcomes for all participants, and do not favor the unilateral use of power. Flexibility in the face of changing circumstances, especially empowering those actually doing the work with decision-making authority, is a hallmark of relational construction processes.
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.
West Virginia Governor’s Report: Rising To The Challenge
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
West Virginia is leading the nation in the fight against COVID-19, finding innovative ways to distribute vaccines. WV also is leading the way to the first high-speed hyperloop transit system. - Read: West Virginia Governor’s Report: Rising To The Challenge at BusinessFacilities.com.
Who Assumes Responsibility for an Injured Worker?
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Who Assumes Responsibility for an Injured Worker? Alex Headley. Mon, 02/15/2021 - 13:36. In spring 2020, the world slowed to a halt as the coronavirus pandemic reared its head. Despite many industries shutting down, many construction projects continued to move forward — even in the face of concerns related to the ability of COVID-19 to spread among individuals in close proximity.
How to Install Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP)?
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
Reinforced concrete pipes (RCP) display widespread applications in storm sewer systems, large irrigation projects, and sanitation systems. In.
Wirtgen W 220 Fi, W 250 Fi Milling Machines
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Wirtgen W 220 Fi and W 250 Fi milling machines have a maximum milling depth of 14 inches. The W 220 Fi is equipped with a two-speed Dual Shift powershift transmission, and the W 250 Fi has an Active Dual Power dual engine drive.
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!
North Carolina: Rising Star With A Global Reach
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
In the last century, our 2020 State of the Year has been tops in tobacco, textiles and furniture. Today, North Carolina is on the cutting edge of advanced manufacturing, biotech, gene therapy and unmanned aerial systems. - Read: North Carolina: Rising Star With A Global Reach at BusinessFacilities.com.
Understanding the Employer’s Legal Duty to Employee Safety & Health
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Understanding the Employer’s Legal Duty to Employee Safety & Health. Alex Headley. Mon, 02/15/2021 - 13:21. You’ve attended the webinars on navigating COVID-19. You’ve read the trade publication tips. You have implemented measures to protect your workers. So, you’re ahead of the game, right? Well, you’re certainly ahead of the Florida sheriff who reportedly instructed his employees not to wear masks in the office.
Meaning of Admixture and its various types
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
What is an Admixture and enlist various types of Admixture? Admixture: Admixture is the materials other than the cement, sand, aggregate, and water.
Kenworth T680 Heavy Truck
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
The next generation Kenworth T680 Class 8 truck includes new aero bumper and hood, turning vanes, durable lower fairing extensions, chassis fairings, wheel well closeouts, 28-inch side extenders, tandem drive axle fairings, and wheel covers, among other features, all to keep the airflow closer to…
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Construction industry moves toward comprehensive U.S. BIM standard
BD+C
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Earlier this month, nearly 40 business and government leaders discussed the need for a National Building Information Management Program to improve the relationships, performance, and profitability of the AEC industry in the U.S. The National Institute of Building Sciences convened the meeting of leaders from the increasingly digitalized industry. Participants included executives from Autodesk, Bentley, WSP, HDR, Kieran-Timberlake, and leaders from federal agencies including the U.S.
How to Choose the Right Excavator
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
How to Choose the Right Excavator. Alex Headley. Mon, 02/15/2021 - 07:20. Excavators are more powerful, productive and durable than ever before. To keep up with their continued popularity, equipment manufacturers have introduced models that can be tailored to your specific needs. But with so many options, how do you select an excavator that’s right for you?
Scentsy Creating 200 Jobs In South Carolina
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Scented product distributor Scentsy will invest $6 million to establish storage and distribution operations in York County, SC. - Read: Scentsy Creating 200 Jobs In South Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.
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