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Three ways construction leaders harness digital transformation

Construction Dive

The industry's old-school ways mean contractors waste time and money mailing revisions to blueprints, tracking paper receipts and invoices, or traveling long distances to do on-site inspections of small changes.

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Workplace Sexual Harassment: Construction Industry Speaks

ENR Construction

Two-thirds of 1,248 respondents to ENR's first-ever survey report an incident in construction-sector workplaces, but gender bias issues are not clearly understood, universally accepted or easily fixed, the analysis shows.

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Types of Stirrups in Column

The Constructor

Different types of stirrups are designed for columns based on their varying cross-sections, the number of longitudinal reinforcement bars and the.

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4 Surprising Benefits of Industrialized Construction

Construction Business Owner

When many people hear the term prefabrication, they think of uniform, unattractive tract housing—the “little boxes made of ticky-tacky” derided in Malvina Reynolds’ satirical anthem. But in fact, design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA) has the potential to help design and construction firms create innovative projects that bring clients’ visions to life in new ways.

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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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McKinsey Construction Technology Expert to Take Center Stage at Collaborate 2018

Viewpoint Construction Technology

He leads McKinsey & Company’s engineering and construction practice in North America; professionally advises capital project leaders across the project lifecycle; and has a passion for unlocking value through new technologies for engineers and contractors. He’s Jose Luis Blanco. And he’s a keynote speaker at Viewpoint’s Collaborate 2018 user conference.

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McKinsey & Company: Pushing the construction technology ecosystem to new limits

Lets Build

Just recently, McKinsey & Company released a powerful research on the ways in which the construction technology ecosystem is changing. After many years of inertia in the sector, a substantial shift is noticed as the interest in digitisation is rapidly increasing. The McKinsey & Company research is based on three main pillars, all of them.

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How the 179D Deduction is Driving the Industry Forward

Construction Business Owner

Looking at the numbers, it is safe to say there have been major strides made in the area of energy efficiency in recent years. According to the United States Green Building Council , the green building sector is set to outpace overall construction growth and is anticipated to contribute 1.1 million jobs and $75.6 billion in wages to the U.S. by the end of the year.

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The Importance of Planning Ahead with Construction Software Implementations

Viewpoint Construction Technology

It’s not news that construction is one of the least digitized industries , but that is quickly changing. We’ve seen more contractors turning to digital collaboration tools that connect their teams and reduce the headaches associated with paper-based processes. Choosing the right software is probably top of mind if your organization is looking to modernize, and while the focus of software and technology needs almost certainly revolves around features, functionality and ease of use, how that softw

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How to boost productivity of your construction crew through automation

Lets Build

When you run a construction business, you understand how even the smallest hiccups in planning, team management, and execution can result in major setbacks on a project. Finding ways to see challenges before they arise is a crucial part of leading a construction company; a responsibility that can take up most of your time.

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Types of Material Used in Pile Foundation

The Constructor

Different types of material used in the pile foundation are cement, steel, timber and plastic which are a slender, structural member installed in the.

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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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Breaking Down the Advantages & Disadvantages of Becoming a Qualified Contractor

Construction Business Owner

The construction industry is continuing its climb out of prerecession lows, meaning there are several opportunities for those in the field to create their own career path. While the industry is broad, many interested in starting or growing a business in construction should consider becoming a qualified contractor. This offers several benefits, but caveats also exist.

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7 giant airport projects around the world take flight

Construction Dive

Global airport construction is valued at $737.3 billion as many projects, including some in the U.S., undertake ambitious growth plans to process more passengers and get more planes in the air.

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6 Ways Contractors Can Save Money with Technology

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Improve Project Planning and Execution with BIM.

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Blended Cement – Characteristics, Types and Uses

The Constructor

Blended cement can be defined as uniform mix of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and blending materials such as silica fumes, fly ash, limestone and.

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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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4 Ways to Maximize Mini Track Loaders

Construction Business Owner

In an industry faced with an increasingly high labor shortage, many construction companies are turning to technology and equipment to help fill in the gaps and improve efficiency. For contractors working in congested areas, a mini track loader offers a small frame size with big versatility. The machine is powerful enough to work alongside skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders and compact excavators, yet nimble enough to maneuver on partially or fully developed jobsites where larger equipment

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Drones, smartphones and tablets taking over jobsites, survey shows

Construction Dive

A whopping 92% use smartphones and 57% employ drones, but contractors still struggle to pay for and implement new technologies, according to respondents of JBKnowledge's 2018 ConTech survey.

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McKinsey Construction Technology Expert to Take Center Stage at Collaborate 2018

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Mapping the Construction Technology Ecosystem.

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What is a Concrete Grinder? – Types and Uses

The Constructor

A concrete grinder is a finishing tool used to perform the process of grinding and leveling concrete surface to provide a smooth finish. The concrete.

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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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How IoT Is Changing the Equipment Landscape

Construction Business Owner

Construction contractors and materials companies have been some of the slowest industries to adopt business-enhancing technologies. While some larger firms have put in place computer systems to automate processes and improve information flow, many small and midsize companies continue to rely on manual, and therefore, highly error-prone methods to collect information.

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How smarter use of data can boost project quality, competitive advantage

Construction Dive

Contractors using tools like BIM and reality capture to improve their work output have a competitive edge, said panelists at the Advancing Construction Quality conference last week.

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Foundation waterproofing: When and why to use it?

GCP Applied Technologies

Foundation waterproofing: When and why to use it? Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 10/10/2018 - 10:57. GCP Applied Technologies. October 10, 2018. In some construction projects, there is a need to apply waterproofing before the foundation concrete is cast. This approach is commonly needed in high water table environments in urban locations and on any structure where the owners are concerned about water infiltration through the foundation slab or confined walls. .

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Using Late-Fall Fertilization to Win New Customers

Green Industry Professionals

The better you understand the advantages of late-fall fertilization, the better you can implement your own program, and market it to both potential and existing customers.

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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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How to Overcome Equipment Management Inefficiencies

Construction Business Owner

In today’s complex, high-stakes construction environment, information about equipment—its cost, whereabouts, utilization and operating condition—can be just as important as the equipment itself when determining project success. Business leaders in the infrastructure space understand the value of taking a holistic view of information to create synergy across field offices and jobsites.

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AGC: Hourly construction wages exceed $30 for first time ever

Construction Dive

Wages are 10.7% higher than the average for private nonfarm earners, but still might not be enough to lure workers and adequately staff projects, experts say.

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The Importance of Planning Ahead with Construction Software Implementations

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Start with a Software Trial Run.

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Sports venues reach outside their walls

BD+C

Some of the smartest gamesmanship is taking place off the field, as professional and collegiate sports organizations aim to expand the fan experience. Little Caesars Arena, a multipurpose venue shared by the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings and NBA’s Detroit Pistons, anchors The District Detroit, a 50-block mixed-use development in the heart of the city. The arena’s lower main concourse is positioned at street level, and many of its amenities extend to an outdoor concourse that generates year-round activ

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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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DebunkTheBIM

For 8 long years, I’ve been writing this blog. While its impact on anyone else has been less than miniscule, the act of writing helped me out of some rough patches. And for the latter, I am thankful. I stumbled into the industry of creating buildings in my early teens. First, I just wanted to learn everything I could while working in it. Gradually though, fixing the small and the big issues that plagued the industry became my mission.

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Survey: 65% construction workers fatigued on the job

Construction Dive

Every worker participating in a National Safety Council survey reported at least one risk factor for fatigue, which 71% of employers said hampers productivity.

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Understanding and Addressing Construction Industry Pain Points

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Gearing Up to Meet Demand.

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A recent seminar in New York City talks up the use of mass timber for taller buildings

BD+C

If all goes as planned, the first phase of Riverfront Square, a seven-phase 5-million-sf redevelopment on 11.8 acres in Newark, N.J., could break ground next Spring. The master plan for Riverfront Square—located on the site where the Newark Bears minor league baseball team once played—calls for up to 1,800 residential apartments, a 240-key 185,000-sf hotel and conference center, a 30,000-sf arts and cultural space, and up to 2 million sf of Class A office space.

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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.