Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Injury Prevention Programs Reshape Old Safety Perspectives. Alex Headley. Fri, 10/29/2021 - 15:44. It’s no secret that a typical construction jobsite can be dangerous for workers. Even with every government-mandated safety precaution in place, companies across the country struggle to protect their employees from preventable workplace injuries. According to a study by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers in the construction industry suffered over 200,000 nonfatal injuries and 1,0

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 28, 2021

A look at some of the top stories in construction in October, including labor, material and supply chain challenges and companies rewarding workers.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The construction industry is one of the least automated ones and depends chiefly on manual labor. However, there has been an increasing acceptance of.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The innovative 4BT OpenBuild/OpenJOC(TM) Framework integrates planning, procurement, and project delivery to improve construction productivity. Leverage robust lean processes, locally researched detailed line item construction cost data, support services, and enabling technology to consistently delivery quality repair, renovation, sustainability, and new build projects on-time and on-budget at the lowest possible cost and with full financial visibility and transparency.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Picking Your Path to Progress. Alex Headley. Fri, 10/29/2021 - 07:30. Strategic planning always seems to come back to a question of how to grow a business profitably. Going from $50 million to $100 million seems like a linear equation; achieve $50 million more in sales and add the commensurate level of resources to achieve that revenue. If only it were that simple.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Glass blocks or glass bricks are wall bricks made of glass. They provide visual opacity and light transmission at the same time, making them an.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Underperforming Public Sector Facilities Renovation Repair and New Builds – Time for Change. Introduction. Whether a Federal, State, County, or Local Government, most public sector organizations underperform when it comes to planning, procuring, and executing facilities repair, renovation, or new builds. Waste is rampant to the extent that 80% or more of all projects are late, over-budget, and/or poorly completed to the dissatisfaction of participants and stakeholders.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 28, 2021

5 Ways to Navigate Relationship Roadblocks with Trust & Positivity. Alex Headley. Thu, 10/28/2021 - 07:30. Being a construction contractor requires, persistence and a willingness to take risks. It. requires will and discipline to succeed, not the unreasonable overly optimistic Pollyanna approach.

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DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Building project clients come in all shapes and sizes. From the very small, ‘let’s build a garage’ or ‘renovate the kitchen’ types, to gigantic institutional owners of city-size developments. To create their projects, apart from the staunch DIYers, most draw on a plethora of advisors and consultants for assistance. BIM advocacy rarely makes their list.

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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.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Sodic soils are formed when sodium ions are relatively higher than the other cations, impacting the soil structure. The amount of sodium in the soil.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

8 Keys to Successful Construction Delivery – -Or Everything a Public Sector Facilities Management Professional Should Know. Repair, renovation, sustainability, and new build projects can be consistently delivered on-time, on-budget, with high quality, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. The process is not complex if the following key aspects are followed…. #1.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 25, 2021

How Meaningful Time Maximizes Profits. Alex Headley. Mon, 10/25/2021 - 07:30. Most successful construction companies are owned and managed by a dedicated and hardworking entrepreneur who excels at pricing, estimating and building strong customer relationships. These top performers dedicate their time to working with customers to deliver the right projects and performance required to maintain long-lasting affiliations and interactive partnerships.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The House That SHE Built. ldeakins. Fri, 10/29/2021 - 07:56. Author and marketing expert Mollie Elkman motivates girls and women to consider roles in the housing and construction industry with her new book, "The House that SHE Built" . On Horizon TV this week: The House That SHE Built showcases the variety of skills that go into building a home. The book features 18 jobs being done by people of different races and abilities and was inspired by a team of women who came from across the country to

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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?

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The application of primer before painting gives a polished and professional look to the material. In addition, it helps to seal the porous surface.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

West Bank – Construction Costs Increase. Construction Cost Index (CCI), Road Cost Index (RCI), Water Networks Cost Index (WNCI) and Sewage Networks Cost Index (SNCI) in the West Bank* during September, 09/2021. Increase in the Construction Cost Index (CCI) for Residential Buildings. The Construction Cost Index (CCI) for residential buildings in the West Bank* reached 114.21 with an increase of 0.61% during September 2021 compared with August 2021 (base year 2013=100).

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 29, 2021

How to Pick Your Path to Progress. Alex Headley. Fri, 10/29/2021 - 07:30. Strategic planning always seems to come back to a question of how to grow a business profitably. Going from $50 million to $100 million seems like a linear equation; achieve $50 million more in sales and add the commensurate level of resources to achieve that revenue. If only it were that simple.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 26, 2021

5 Ways to Upgrade Project Management Practices for 2022. mbeirne. Tue, 10/26/2021 - 09:52. The successful completion of a task is accomplished through effective construction project management. Contractors have to deliver a quality project within budget and on time while keeping the revolving door of subcontractors happy. That’s no easy feat. For construction contractors, attaining those accomplishments will require planning, detailed monitoring of the project progress, better communication, and

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Ava Security, a unified service provider of cyber and video security, has selected Raleigh, NC as the location for the company’s new Americas headquarters. The post Ava Security Picks North Carolina For America’s HQ appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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The Korte Company

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Meaghan Daiber never broke 5’2”, but she’s got the kind of presence that makes people say, “Huh, I thought she was taller.”. Maybe it’s because the sheer force of her bubbly personality contradicts her size. Her tenacity drove her to become a long-time basketball player, height be damned. And that same spirit didn’t flinch over a childhood stumbling block — some unusual bones in her feet — that might’ve tripped up someone with a weaker constitution.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Picking Your Path to Progress. Alex Headley. Fri, 10/29/2021 - 07:30. Strategic planning always seems to come back to a question of how to grow a business profitably. Going from $50 million to $100 million seems like a linear equation; achieve $50 million more in sales and add the commensurate level of resources to achieve that revenue. If only it were that simple.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Economic Recovery Delayed by Inflation and Labor and Supply Constraints. ldeakins. Fri, 10/29/2021 - 09:35. Why the national economy is seeing its slowest growth since the start of the pandemic. The third quarter of 2021 saw its slowest economic growth since the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, though much-needed improvement could be just around the corner, CNBC reports.

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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!

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Civiconcepts

OCTOBER 28, 2021

What Is Window? A Window is one type of opening in any wall of a house, door, ceiling, roof, which permits the entry of light, natural air, and sometimes sound. … What Is Standard Window Size| Window Size Chart | Standard Window Height | Standard Window Width | Common Window Sizes Read More ».

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The Korte Company

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Sarah Hernandez showed up to her first interview with The Korte Company in workout clothes. She didn’t plan it that way. She just happened to be on the treadmill when Brett Droy and Mike Tubbs called her. She can still remember their exact words: “They said, ‘Hey, we’re in town. Want to meet us at the Starbucks at Tinker Air Force Base?’”. Most people would probably ask to reschedule.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Biobased Creations CEO Lucas De Man believes that natural building materials such as timber, hemp, straw and mycelium could completely replace polluting, non-renewable materials such as steel, plasterboard and cement. Buildings can be made exclusively from plant-based products plus natural mineral materials such as earth and lime. An all-natural show home built at this year’s Dutch Design Week aims to prove that biomaterials can be used to build houses at scale and features 100 different p

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 28, 2021

How Industry Leaders Are Trying to Recruit a New Generation of Workers. ldeakins. Thu, 10/28/2021 - 09:41. The construction industry gets a bad rap among Millenials and Gen Z, but can industry leaders change their minds? A skilled labor crisis in the construction industry is dependent on a new generation of workers to take over where help is needed, says Construction Dive, but poor sentiments regarding pay and job flexibility are driving a wedge between contractors and the potential tradesmen th

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Manufacturers Trex, Arning will establish new manufacturing sites in the state, creating upwards of 600 jobs in the coming years. The post Manufacturers Look To Arkansas As Home For Future Growth appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Learn Civil Engineering

OCTOBER 26, 2021

What Is PPC Cement? PPC stands for Portland Pozzolana cement. Portland pozzolana cement is a type of ordinary Portland cement. It is prepared by the inter grinding of the OPC clinker along with the pozzolanic material and gypsum in proper ratio. It is used for building construction. It is properly blended and consists of 30-35% […].

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Civiconcepts

OCTOBER 23, 2021

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