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How do you calculate labor productivity in construction?

ENR Construction

Greater data visibility and real-time updates enable you to discover and eliminate the hidden project costs that can hold your organization back in its talent management efforts and improve productivity overall.

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The Best Hard Hat for Electricians

Work Gearz

A top-quality hard hat is a necessary tool for professional electricians. Electricians regularly face risks on the job and personal protective equipment is a priority for their well-being. Electricians must keep their heads protected as they constantly work with poles, rods, and wires, and could easily come into contact with a live wire accidentally.

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Driving the Economic Recovery for Construction

Construction Business Owner

Driving the Economic Recovery for Construction. Alex Headley. Wed, 03/03/2021 - 07:30. Many changes await the American and global economies in 2021, and a sustainable freight and transportation system is most likely high on the list of priorities. The world has entered the new year still in the grip of a global coronavirus pandemic, but the promise of a vaccine now available is raising the hope that global economies can begin to rebound in the coming months.

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5 Ways A Construction Business Can Gain Online Exposure

Construction Marketing

Online exposure is getting more important now more than ever. It’s an essential part of business sales and marketing to reach more audiences across any geographic area in different age groups. So, it’s no wonder a construction business can also gain benefits from increasing their online exposure. . The construction industry needs a digital transformation to meet the infrastructure needs of the future amidst the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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The Growing Power of Women in Construction — Part 2 of 2

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Part two of our two part series discussed tips to help encourage and promote women in construction.

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Evaluating & Evolving Post-Pandemic Best Practices

Construction Business Owner

Evaluating & Evolving Post-Pandemic Best Practices. Alex Headley. Mon, 03/01/2021 - 08:30. The year 2020 is behind us. Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, a large portion of contractors found a way to navigate their companies through the past year and are in a position to survive and succeed in 2021 and beyond.

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How to Design Continuous Beam and One-way Slab using ACI Approximate Analysis Method?

The Constructor

Continuous beams and one-ways slabs are statically indeterminate structures which i.e they cannot be analyzed using three equations of equilibrium.

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Part 1: The Growing Power of Women in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Women in Construction week is here. Part one of our two part series will go over stats and resources to help overcome the gender gap in the industry.

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2021 Construction Cost Data

Job Order Contracting

2021 Construction cost data that is verifiable, locally researched, and fully transparent, for when actionable information is important. ACTIONABLE CONSTRUCTION COST DATAA. Four BT, LLC, Open Cost TM locally researched detailed unit price cost data. www.4bt.us. The post 2021 Construction Cost Data appeared first on 4BT.

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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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Connecting the Dots: How to Avoid Information & Technology Silos

Construction Business Owner

Connecting the Dots: How to Avoid Information & Technology Silos. Alex Headley. Wed, 03/03/2021 - 16:26. Bringing efficiency and better coordination to projects has long been a goal in construction and there have been many studies that have looked at the costs of poor coordination and miscommunication. For example, the Construction Disconnected report in 2018 stated that poor communication is responsible for 48% of all rework, accounting for $31 billion in costs that year alone.

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Chenani-Nashri Tunnel: India’s Longest Bi-directional Road Tunnel

The Constructor

The construction of the Chenani-Nashri tunnel, also known as Patnitop Tunnel and Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel, started in 2011 and was opened.

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4 Signs Of A Roof That Needs Replacing

Construction Marketing

Sometimes, the necessity for a new roof is not apparent until you experience water leaking inside your house. Your roof is one of the most critical areas in your home. It’s your first line of defense against natural elements. However, it’s one of the most inconspicuous areas you have too. You cannot see your roof unless you intentionally raise your head to check on it.

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Construction Cost Estimate Validation

Job Order Contracting

Construction cost estimate validation is a process to determine the relative level of reliability. Note that the work “accuracy” is purposely not being used. Any use of the work accuracy with the word construction estimate is simply foolish. If, you would like to learn more on this particular topic…visit here. Construction cost estimate validation is basically an objective risk analysis and assessment of information reliability.

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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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OSHA’s Industry-Specific COVID Guidance

FDR Safety

In addition to the COVID-19 guidance published by OSHA in late January, the United States Department of Labor also created a set of industry-specific guidelines for creating safer workplaces amidst the Covid-19 epidemic. In an effort to make that information more accessible, we have provided links below. For a full list of all industries included, please visit OSHA’s website.

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Chenani-Nashri Tunnel: India’s Longest Bi-directional Road Tunnel

The Constructor

The construction of the Chenani-Nashri tunnel, also known as Patnitop Tunnel and Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel, started in 2011 and was opened.

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Packaging Corp. Of America Plans $440M Investment In Alabama

Business Facilities

PCA’s three-year project will convert a paper machine at its mill in Clarke County, AL to produce linerboard used for corrugated packaging. - Read: Packaging Corp. Of America Plans $440M Investment In Alabama at BusinessFacilities.com.

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT Legal Issue – LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, v. TORRES CONSTRUCTION CORP. et al.,

Job Order Contracting

LAUSD JOC Program. LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAUSD filed a complaint against an awarded JOC contractor for breach of contract concerning cafeteria renovations. LAUSD prevailed on its claims for breach of contract and was awarded $3,941,829 in damages. Download Case Filing. A well designed and well managed Job Order Contracting Program (JOC Program) should accelerate planning, procurement, and project delivery off repair, renovation, maintenance, and minor construction projects, as wel

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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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Army Orders 99 Mack Dump Trucks

Construction Equipment

Mack Defense announced today that the U.S. Army ordered 99 Mack Defense M917A3 non-armored Heavy Dump Trucks (HDT) as part of the previously announced firm-fixed-price $296.4 million contract between the U.S. Department of Defense and Mack Defense.

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Podcast: Behavioral Attributes of an Effective Construction Manager

The Constructor

A successful construction project is the result of effective construction management practices. So which are the behavioral attributes that make an.

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Top Five Site Selection Predictions For 2021

Business Facilities

A survey of Site Selectors Guild members reveals the key trends impacting corporate location decisions in a wide range of industries in the U.S. and around the world. . - Read: Top Five Site Selection Predictions For 2021 at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Real Property Owners and Facilities Management Professionals FOCUS on PROCESS first… then Technology

Job Order Contracting

Real Property Owners and Facilities Management Professionals would better serve their organizations by focusing upon process improvement and alignment. The role off technology is solely to enable process. Far too many in the AECOO world view technology as a solution (AECOO – Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operator, Owner). Real Property Owners and Facilities Management Professionals FOCUS on PROCESS. www.4bt.us.

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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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Nikola Posts $384M Loss, Looks to 2021

Construction Equipment

Nikola Corp. reported a net loss of $384 million in 2020, acknowledging a refocusing of the company and setting a year-end goal for the deliver of its first battery electric truck.

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How to Design Continuous Beam and One-way Slab using ACI Approximate Analysis Method?

The Constructor

Continuous beams and one-ways slabs are statically indeterminate structures which i.e they cannot be analyzed using three equations of equilibrium.

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The Ultimate Guide To The Construction RFI

cnstrctr

How to issue a question the right way on your construction project. The post The Ultimate Guide To The Construction RFI appeared first on cnstrctr.

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Higher Ed facilities management is at a crossroads

BD+C

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, higher education is confronting its history of questionable facilities investment decisions and an unprecedented transformation on campuses that has made it imperative to reimagine construction, space allocation, and sustainability.

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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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Topcon Partners with CyArk

Construction Equipment

Topcon Positioning Group is helping CyArk, a nonprofit organization committed to the conservation of cultural heritage sites around the globe, with 3D digital documentation technology.

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[VIDEO] SkyTy is the Drone That Ties Rebar From the Sky

Construction Junkie

via YouTube // SkyMul. Just over a year ago, I was introduced to an early prototype of the SkyMul SkyTy, which is a robotic drone with a rebar tying attachment designed to autonomously locate and tie rebar on the jobsite. After a year of tweaks and advancements, SkyMul is now on their third prototype and they showed off those improvements in a new video.

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Aerospace: The Sky’s The Limit

Business Facilities

While defense spending has remained stable, commercial aviation has been on life support during the coronavirus pandemic. It may take until 2024 to return to pre-pandemic levels of passenger jet air traffic. - Read: Aerospace: The Sky’s The Limit at BusinessFacilities.com.

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