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AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction projects are more complex than ever—with tight deadlines and budgets, small inefficiencies quickly add up to high costs and more waste. Luckily, lean construction principles offer organizations practical ways to minimize waste and maximize value throughout their projects. We’ll explore the five most notable lean construction benefits and discuss three ways to start implementing lean practices in your organization.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 1, 2022

A bollard is a vertical post that is installed to stop the vehicle from entering a non-permitted area. It is used for multiple purposes in the parking lot. You can use the removable bollards and utilize the space for various purposes. It makes the place convertible according to your needs and specifications. The bollards help […]. The post How Bollards Can Provide Protection From Unwanted Vehicle Attack?

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AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction business owners know that to find a loyal client base, they must stand out from their competitors. One of the best and easiest ways to do that is to have outstanding customer service. How you treat your customers reflects your entire business. People think positively about companies that treat their customers and clients well. Unfortunately, many small construction business owners focus much on their products and services, with customer service remaining an afterthought.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 5, 2022

Don’t Let a Good Crisis Waste You. Kathy Wells. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 05:00. "Don’t let a good crisis go to waste,” a phrase that was artfully coined by Rahm Emanuel while he was the White House chief of staff, has become an interesting point of discussion among crisis communications experts and enthusiasts. Is there such thing as a “good crisis?” Emanuel might agree that a crisis can be used to provide opportunities in the political boxing ring.

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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.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 3, 2022

From a construction slowdown to huge project announcements to construction safety and tackling racism and discrimination, here are the July headlines.

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Construction Marketing

AUGUST 3, 2022

Tall skyscrapers, tourist attractions, factories, homes. Even infrastructure projects like roads and sewers. None of this would be possible without efficient and careful construction project management planning and construction managers. Construction project management plays a vital role in ensuring that all the buildings around us are built safely and on time.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 2, 2022

What’s More Stressful Than a Pandemic? What Comes Next. Kathy Wells. Tue, 08/02/2022 - 05:00. For two long years, COVID-19 wreaked havoc on every part of our lives. Now, with the more visible impacts of the global pandemic largely in the rearview mirror, it’s time to take a deep breath and consider what happened, what was learned and how to be better prepared.

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AUGUST 3, 2022

accuracy: ac·cu·ra·cy – the degree to which the result of a measurement, calculation, or specification conforms to the correct value or a standard. – Oxford Languages. Accuracy is a very common term used in describing the primary attribute required in construction cost estimates. The use of the term accuracy in concert with a construction cost estimate is questionable is questionable at best but is sheer lunacy if the standard is the final construction cost!

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The Constructor

AUGUST 4, 2022

Placing concrete at the correct temperature is critical for its durability and ultimate strength. This is because temperatures above the normal concrete curing range (32 °C) will not only reduce the workability of concrete but also cause a significant reduction in its ultimate strength. Similarly, low ambient temperatures, below 5 °C, slow the hydration process […].

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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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AUGUST 4, 2022

Greif will invest $13 million over the next five years to expand in Greenville County; Aerofoam USA is establishing a $11.5 million operation in Abbeville County. .

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 5, 2022

Cybercrime & Punishment. Kathy Wells. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 05:00. In its 2021 Internet Crime Report released this past March, the FBI identifies phishing as the top cybercrime facing the United States, with nearly 325,000 incidents reported last year — up from 241,000 in 2020 and 115,000 in 2019. That’s a concern for every construction business looking to safeguard its records and information, because 90% of incidents that end up as a data breach start with phishing.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 30, 2022

Photo by Ricardo Gomez Angel. By Chris Bennett, iSCS, CDT, and Aurora Jensen. Reinforcing bar, commonly known as “rebar,” comes in the form of mesh, wires, or bars, and is designed to strengthen concrete under tension. Describing it in a more humanistic manner, one could consider rebar as a part of the muscular skeletal system of a building. Together, rebar and concrete work to resist tensile forces and increase the utility of a structure.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 3, 2022

The compressive strength test results of concrete cylinders are the basis of acceptance of ready mix concrete for construction. Low-strength breaks of the concrete cylinder during compression testing indicate the low compressive strength of produced concrete. Concrete cylinders for the standard compressive tests are prepared from a sample of fresh concrete cured under standard conditions […].

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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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AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction Worker Suicide: A Fragile Balance. ibush. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00. Construction workers often struggle with mental health, and suicide rates in construction are high compared with other industries. The construction industry is finally paying attention to this issue and including mental health in the conversation about construction jobsite safety.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 4, 2022

3D printing offers big promises for construction. Will the innovation live up to the hype? 3D printing has been a big buzz term over the past decade–and for good reason. Though initially developed for product prototyping purposes, 3D printing technology has advanced to the point where it has emerged as a key player in a variety of industries. While clearly, 3D printing technology has proven beneficial in the medical, aerospace, and tool-making arenas since its inception, there’s one other

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AUGUST 1, 2022

Introduction To Gutters We would like to place new gutters on our property, but we need to choose an effective design that matches the features of our home. The perfect rain … Types Of Gutters | 22 Different Types of Gutters | Rain Gutter Downspout | Best Types of Rain Gutter For House Read More ».

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The Constructor

JULY 30, 2022

The cost of construction materials is continually soaring and has reached a record 40-year high, as per the annual growth of the BCIS Material Cost Index. The combination of logistical problems and increased global demand in the construction industry has resulted in huge shortages and delays, leading to increased materials prices. Inadequate number of containers […].

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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.

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AUGUST 5, 2022

Population Increases in High Fire and Flood Areas as Homebuyers Move to Get More for Their Money. ecatalano. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 09:43. More homebuyers are moving into risky areas, causing prices to increase. Research from Redfin shows that, during the five years from 2016 through 2020, migration into the country’s 50 counties with the largest percentage of highest fire and flood risk for homes has increased by an average of 3% and 1.9% respectively.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 5, 2022

Representation can make any community stronger. In fact, organizations that focus on diversity, equality, and inclusion tend to be more profitable, have higher retention rates, and be more innovative. Despite all the benefits of representation, though, many organizations still find some conversations around the topic difficult. Leaders may want to make changes, but they may not be sure how to achieve those changes and positively impact their workplaces. .

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2022

Total construction spending fell by 1.1% in June as spending on new housing and nonresidential projects declined compared to May, according to an analysis the Associated General Contractors of America released of federal spending data. Association officials said that the construction spending figures are being impacted as materials and labor shortages are slowing schedules and increasing the cost of construction.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 2, 2022

FluidConcrete is a cement-based, self-leveling floor coating used for all types of hard surfaces. It is specifically designed for indoor applications and provides beautiful and long-lasting surfaces for functional concrete finishes. It is an alternative to polished concrete and is a perfect choice for a modern, minimalist design as it can be combined with ceramic, […].

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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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AUGUST 3, 2022

Better Attic Insulation: Simple Solutions for 4 Common Problem Areas. ibush. Wed, 08/03/2022 - 08:00. While home builders generally do a good job with blown-in-place attic insulation, these four shortcomings are common. Taking care with these trouble spots will ensure a better insulation job and greater home energy efficiency. Clem Newcamp. Although most home builders do a good job with blown-in-place attic insulation, I repeatedly see the same handful of shortcomings on jobsites I visit.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 1, 2022

Advancing your career in construction is almost like being inside a “choose your own adventure” story. There are many options to pick from, and it’s entirely up to you to decide which path to take. . That being said, most of the career paths in construction today have one thing in common: the need for tech skills. Whether you’re looking to get into design, engineering, construction, or any other field in the industry—being familiar with the latest construction technology will give you a leg up.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 30, 2022

Photos courtesy Allegion. By Lori Greene, DAHC/CDC, CCPR, FDAI, FDHI. A fire at an apartment building in Bronx, New York, earlier this year drew attention to the impact of non-code-compliant fire door assemblies in multifamily residential properties. IT began in an apartment when an electric space heater ignited a mattress nearby. Although the fire was contained to the apartment of origin, at least two fire doors were open when IT occurred—the entrance door to the apartment, and a stairwell door

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The Constructor

AUGUST 1, 2022

Thermobimetal is a laminate of two different metals with different temperature coefficients used for buildings facades or shading systems. It is a composite metal that warps during temperature differences, displaying self-shading and self-ventilating properties. Thermobimetal is a smart material originally used as an automatic shading system to create breathable buildings.

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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!

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AUGUST 3, 2022

Is the U.S. Already in a Recession? What Does That Mean for Housing? ecatalano. Wed, 08/03/2022 - 12:09. Inflation is increasing, the economy slumping, and many are worried that the U.S. is headed for another recession. According to Realtor.com, if the U.S. is not currently in a recession, it might be on the brink of one. Rising mortgage rates, bidding wars, and large numbers of investors recall the build up before the Great Recession in the early 2000s.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 2, 2022

The construction industry wouldn’t be where it is today if it weren’t for visionaries who dared to innovate. These are the people who didn’t settle for the status quo; those who came up with creative solutions to problems and found new ways of doing things. . Innovators move businesses—and ultimately entire industries—forward. Their ideas and solutions enable us to work better, faster, and more efficiently. .

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 3, 2022

People once flocked to Nevada for its silver and gold, but today it’s the state’s robust economy and quality of life that draws them in.

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