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When & How to Use Digital Signatures in Construction

Construction Business Owner

An electronic signature, or e-signature, is simply data in electronic form used by a signatory to indicate assent on an electronic document. An e-signature can be as simple as a name typed into an electronic document, or it can be more complicated, effectuated through a cryptographic digital security mechanism.

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Eco-Friendly Construction Practices That Could Save the World

Construction Marketing

Looking at the great natural disasters of 2017, it’s clear we all need to do our part to preserve the planet. Construction businesses are in a great position to contribute to conservation efforts, so why not take on that responsibility? You’ll not only gain a positive reputation, you’ll help the planet and well-being of its inhabitants (i.e. us). Why Should Your Construction Business Care About Going Green?

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Coming to Your Back Yard: Viewpoint’s Digital Contractor Roadshow

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Here’s Your Chance to See the Latest Construction Technologies and Hear from Industry Experts—all in an Intimate Setting Near You! Construction technology is evolving. We know it, you know it. Drones are flying over job sites, VR headsets are offering virtual tours of mock-ups, and cloud-based construction management software is streamlining operations and increasing construction productivity like never before.

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Measurement of Plinth Area and Carpet Area of a Building

The Constructor

Plinth area and carpet area of a building is measured for estimation and calculation of building cost. It is also a measure of usable space of.

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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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How to Revolutionize Your Construction Business with Lean Thinking

Construction Business Owner

The construction industry continues to evolve at a glacial pace from a management and productivity standpoint, while other industries have transformed themselves and their productivity performance. Efforts to improve productivity in construction have been widely unsuccessful. Lean construction or lean project delivery is no exception. However, construction companies need to take a fresh look at the concept of lean with a new perspective.

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Shortcuts On The Job: Are They Worth It?

FDR Safety

Over 5,190 fatal accidents occurred in the United States as recently as 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some accidents are simply that, accidents, while others are avoidable. One of the main causes of these avoidable accidents is our desire to save time by taking shortcuts on the job. We all want more time for the other things in life.

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Types of Failures Experienced by Different Construction Materials Used in Structures

The Constructor

Types of failures experienced in different structure is greatly influenced by the type of construction material used. The resisting capability of.

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How to Use Daily Reporting to Prepare for Future Litigation

Construction Business Owner

Litigation remains one of the most common stressors for construction business owners. However, with the implementation of new technology solutions in your company, you are also arming yourself with some of the greatest tools available to protect your company against future legal issues.

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German construction 2018: What’s next for the industry?

Lets Build

Germany is the financial powerhouse of Europe and construction is probably its most significant driver of growth. During 2017, the German building sector experienced a calendar-adjusted expansion of 2.5%. This is the highest rate since 2011 and it is expected to increase even more in 2018. According to the Ifo.

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Viewpoint Digitizes the Construction Industry

Viewpoint Construction Technology

At Viewpoint we strive to help customers streamline operations, decrease risk, increase profits and transform their businesses. The digitization of the construction industry is inevitable, and Viewpoint is at the forefront of construction software innovation. We are connecting it with what is actually happening on the job site,” said Viewpoint chief executive Manolis Kotzabasakis. “The use of technology in construction is going to change dramatically.

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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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Cement Consumption Coefficients for Various Construction Works

The Constructor

Construction works involving cement as one of the material requires cement consumption coefficients for estimation of quantities and cost of such.

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Advice from 5 Top Industry Project Managers

Construction Business Owner

Project managers are often the jacks of all trades on a construction project. They are tasked with the responsibility of keeping the entire project running like a well-oiled machine. And we don’t have to tell you how difficult that can be. Because of this, some of the best lessons come from the experiences and the knowledge of those in the field. The project leaders listed at left are from five of the top United States construction companies.

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10 quick tips about SMSTS

Lets Build

SMSTS stands for Site Management Safety Training Scheme and it is a significant certificate for anyone who wants to pursue a career as site supervisor/manager or project manager in construction. It can also be a great asset for construction clients and company owners. Especially in the United Kingdom, it wouldn’t.

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Back to the Future with “Navigable Waters of the United States”

Green Building Law Update

Last week the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of the Army finalized a rule adding an applicability date to the 2015 Rule (that never went into effect) defining “waters of the United States.”. But, the 2015 Rule will now not be applicable until two years following publication of the applicability date rule in the Federal Register (scheduled to be this week), giving the agencies the time needed to reconsider the very fluid definition of “waters of the United States.”.

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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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Common Causes of Failure of Bridge Structures

The Constructor

Different modes of failures of bridge structures under different stages of load either man-made or natural cause, is necessary to develop strong and.

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Advice from 5 Top Project Managers

Construction Business Owner

Project managers are often the jacks of all trades on a construction project. They are tasked with the responsibility of keeping the entire project running like a well-oiled machine. And we don’t have to tell you how difficult that can be. Because of this, some of the best lessons come from the experiences and the knowledge of those in the field. The project leaders listed at left are from five of the top United States construction companies.

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Recap: The Value of Business Intelligence Webinar

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint hosted a webinar called “How to Know - The Value of Business Intelligence in Construction”.

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JOC Contractors

Job Order Contracting

JOC contractors, can you currently… Shorten the project development and procurement time, Provide reliable and controlled construction, Consistently meet or exceed the needs of you Customer(s), and. Delivery faster response time(s) for project commencement / on-demand renovation, repair, and minor new construction. In not, maybe it’s not your fault, but the fault of the JOC Program you are serving, The 4BT OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Solution was specifically to be transparent,

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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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Practical Methods of Providing Concrete Cover to Reinforcement

The Constructor

The concrete cover thickness is a major protection measure that prevents corrosion and deterioration of reinforcement steel bars. There are number of.

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4 ways to ensure safety on the jobsite

Construction Dive

The industry owes it to its workers to prioritize their safety and give them the tools necessary to prevent incidents before they occur, writes Bill Wilhelm, president of Irvine, Calif.-based R.D. Olson Construction.

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Jason Ruddle joins GenieBelt

Lets Build

We are happy to welcome Jason Ruddle as our Managing Director of GenieBelt’s new UK operation. Jason brings along 25+ years of experince in delivering key software solutions to our industy, which we believe will be a great asset to our company and customers. We asked our CEO what he believes.

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What’s WRONG with some JOC Programs?

Job Order Contracting

Here’s just one example of what’s WRONG with some JOC Programs. Do you agree? “During the period of October 1, 2016 to December 31, 20 16, Gordian License Fee and project management fees totaled $654,744 or an overall average of 7% of the total construction contract value of $8,805,985 during this reporting period. This fee is lower than the industry standard of 10% for Construction Management fees.

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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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Common Causes of Failures of Dam Structures

The Constructor

Dam structures are subjected to horizontal loading from the water head behind, the pressure from the water towards the dam materials, the neighboring.

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Orlando developer planning $1B mixed-use project near Walt Disney World

Construction Dive

Unicorp National Developments is set to build a boardwalk lined with shops and restaurants overlooking a water show similar to that at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.

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Hydrogen, Batteries Power Kenworth Prototype

Construction Equipment

Though its fuel cell-electric heavy truck is still early in its development phase, Kenworth Truck Co. is describing it as the possible future of on-road hauling and perhaps vocational trucks, at least in areas where authorities are demanding ever-lower exhaust emissions.

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10 Easy Steps to Create a JOC Task Order

Job Order Contracting

10 Easy Steps to Create a JOC Task Order. Request for Proposal (RFP) Issued by Owner (Issue by Procurement). Pre­Proposal Meeting. Preliminary Proposal (Detailed line item proposal by JOC contractor using approved current unit price book. Contractor submit proposal to owner with X days of site visit – example: –5 Days: $50k & Under–10 Days: $50k -$100k –15 Days: $100k & Over).

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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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Terms Used in Plane Table Surveying

The Constructor

Meanings of various terms used in plane table surveying must be known before attempting for survey. Each term in plane table survey is useful and.

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Construction adds 36K jobs in January

Construction Dive

Though employment figures point to industry strength in the near future, contractors should monitor inflation that could push material and labor prices up.

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Does nature have a lasting positive effect on the mind?

BD+C

Intuition tells us that views of and exposure to the outdoors are good for the human mental state. In recent years, a handful of scientific studies—most notably Heschong Mahone’s daylighting in schools research—has provided AEC teams with important data to back up design decisions around daylighting, views, biophilic design, and a stronger connection with nature.

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2017 State Of The Year: South Carolina

Business Facilities

The Palmetto State’s manufacturing base gets stronger while South Carolina invokes its can-do spirit and leverages impressive resources to expand a diverse set of new growth sectors. - Read: 2017 State Of The Year: South Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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.