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How to Overcome Your Construction Growing Pains

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Growing from a small contractor to a bustling larger one can be tough without the right technologies at your disposal.

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Rethink your JOC Program

Job Order Contracting

It’s time to rethink your JOC Program. 4BT (Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us) has developed a SaaS (web-based) information management application, developed as a SaaS solution for the Job Order Contracting (JOC), Indefinite Quantity Contracting (IQC), and integrated project delivery. Rethink your JOC Program in concert with public sector stewardship.

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7 Different Types of Paving Slabs with Pros and Cons

CivilJungle

Introduction of Paving Slabs. A straight section of rock applied for the reason of paving will know as a paving slab, and it is not a simple idea as every paving slab has its self-advantages and disadvantages. In this summary, we will learn about several kinds of paving slabs and will even checklist their pros and cons, giving you a basic idea so that you can select which paving slab outfit your necessary.

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Construction Claim- Types, Causes, and Preventive Measures

The Constructor

A construction claim is the assertion of a right that requires either more time or/and payment by either party of the contract (often the contractor) for compensation of the losses brought on by the other party’s failure to uphold their portion of the responsibilities as defined in the contract. The compensation often involves extra payment […].

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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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The Demise of the Starter Home—Here’s Why They’re Being Replaced

Pro Builder

The Demise of the Starter Home—Here’s Why They’re Being Replaced. ldeakins. Tue, 10/11/2022 - 10:24. Rising land costs and shifting buyer preferences are forcing builders to replace entry level homes with larger, more expensive ones. Entry level buyers are finding a nationwide shortage of starter homes in a housing market characterized by soaring home prices and much larger residential construction projects.

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There’s Nothing Funny About Construction Site Miscommunication… Except for These Cartoons

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Share an Interesting Construction Mishap Story for a Chance to See It Illustrated. Misunderstandings happen all the time in construction , and sometimes these lead to some interesting mishaps, as comically illustrated here by New Yorker cartoonist, Emily Flake. . To highlight the importance of keeping construction crews aligned from initial designs to finished projects — and to bring a little bit of humor to your workday — we’re collecting construction mishap stories from our commun

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What is Polyjacking in Construction?

The Constructor

Polyjacking is a concrete lifting and leveling method that uses high-density geo-technical expanding foam to raise and stabilize concrete surfaces. A similar process with the same objective is the process of mudjacking, which uses mud instead of foam to lift the concrete surface to the desired level. This article discusses the major features and benefits […].

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Management Priorities For New And Experienced Construction Company Owners

Contractor Bookkeeping

In the past, Construction Project Managers were laborers or served an apprenticeship in one of the skilled construction trades and were promoted to foreman. This meant many people were more comfortable in manual labor without management skills. And when "things" were put in charge of "people," the results were not usually favorable. Because of this, many construction companies failed and went out of business due to the Cost of Chaos in their businesses.

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Development Length | Why Development Length Is Provided | Development Length Calculation

Civiconcepts

As a structural engineer or site engineer, we frequently work with various types of designs and details. One word, “development length,” or the denotation “Ld,” is mentioned in the drawing. … Development Length | Why Development Length Is Provided | Development Length Calculation Read More ».

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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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Strategies for Building a Strong Sales Team

Pro Builder

Strategies for Building a Strong Sales Team. ibush. Fri, 10/14/2022 - 12:03. Regardless of whether your home building company is small or large, a strong sales process and team can improve your business and and help it grow. Amy McCormick. If you’re a home builder producing a few units a year on scattered lots and you most often sell through word-of-mouth, you may think a more formal and strategic approach to home sales—and a team to implement it—is only for larger-volume companies.

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What is Embodied Energy of Building Materials?

The Constructor

The embodied energy of building material is the total non-renewable energy or primary energy (carbon released) used throughout its entire life cycle, i.e., extraction, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, and disposal. In other words, it is the sum of greenhouse gas emissions attributed to the material during its life cycle. Embodied energy is a parameter evaluated to […].

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3 Reasons Communication Fails in Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Managing construction projects can sometimes feel like you’re playing a broken game of telephone. . You start off by relaying a message to your team, but there’s no guarantee folks will receive, understand, and interpret the message the way you intended. People can have conflicting data, misunderstand your message, or don’t receive it at all. . Sometimes, this leads to some interesting mishaps.

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Defects In Timber | Top Defects Of Timber | 5 Different Types of Defects In Timber | Foxiness In Timber

Civiconcepts

What Is Timber? The wood which is suitable for engineering purposes or construction is called timber. The word timber is derived from an old English word ‘timbrian’, which means ‘to … Defects In Timber | Top Defects Of Timber | 5 Different Types of Defects In Timber | Foxiness In Timber Read More ».

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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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From Functional to Fashionable—How Kitchens and Baths Have Changed Over Time

Pro Builder

From Functional to Fashionable—How Kitchens and Baths Have Changed Over Time. ldeakins. Wed, 10/12/2022 - 10:23. Over the last several decades, kitchens and bathrooms have evolved from strictly functional rooms to design-forward spaces where homeowners actually want to spend their time. Originally designed as utilitarian spaces with a greater focus on function than on style, kitchens and bathrooms have evolved into spaces where homeowners can gather, relax, and unwind, says Housing Design Matter

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Lean facility management with the Kanban system

Lets Build

If you’ve ever been to the Japanese city of Toyota, you’ve probably noticed the startling attention to detail that imbues every aspect of this compact metropolis. Toyota city has birthed many innovations, some of which have evolved far beyond their origins in manufacturing or engineering. The Kanban system was developed in (and by) Toyota in the 1950s, named after the Japanese term for a board or sign.

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Let’s make Mental Health and Wellbeing a Construction Industry Priority

Autodesk Construction Cloud

World Mental Health Day is a chance to talk about mental health in general, how we need to look after it, and how important it is to talk about things and get help if you are struggling. . The theme of 2022’s World Mental Health Day, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is “ Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority ”.

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Types of Support And Reaction | What Is Support | What Is Reaction In Structure | Fixed Support | Hinge Support | Roller Support

Civiconcepts

The topic “Support and reaction” is the base for structural analysis. If we want to find the reaction at the end of the beam then we must know which support … Types of Support And Reaction | What Is Support | What Is Reaction In Structure | Fixed Support | Hinge Support | Roller Support Read More ».

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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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For Buyers Bogged Down by Rising Interest Rates, This Fall Season Looks Different From Years Past

Pro Builder

For Buyers Bogged Down by Rising Interest Rates, This Fall Season Looks Different From Years Past. ldeakins. Fri, 10/14/2022 - 09:55. Fall homebuyers are combatting skyrocketing interest rates, peak inflation, and economic volatility not seen since the 2008 Great Recession. The fall season has traditionally been the best time to buy a home, but this year’s house hunters are up against soaring inflation, rising interest rates, and economic volatility.

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Illinois Orders Firm to Pay $500K for Prevailing Wage Violations

ENR Construction

Contractor Bulk Storage Inc. must pay back wages to employees, plus penalties, for not meeting state-required compensation rules on public sector projects.

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Five of the Best Reasons for a Commercial Building Renovation

Wolgast Corporation

Commercial Renovation to Stay Put. Whether you really like your building the way that it is, your location is part of your long-term plan, or financially speaking a new building is out of the question, these are all good reasons to stay where you are. However, I’d like to share with you a few of the best reasons to consider renovating your current faclity. 1) Improve traffic to your business – we have seen it time and again that renovating a commercial space peaks the interest of people in your

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How To Clean Brick Fireplace | How To Clean Soot Off Bricks | 5 Best Methods To Clean Brick Fireplace

Civiconcepts

After a couple of years, have you got soot stains on the side face of the brick fireplace? and on the hearth. which ruined the beauty of the cozy and … How To Clean Brick Fireplace | How To Clean Soot Off Bricks | 5 Best Methods To Clean Brick Fireplace Read More ».

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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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Building Materials Prices Fell for the Third Consecutive Month in September

Pro Builder

Building Materials Prices Fell for the Third Consecutive Month in September. ldeakins. Thu, 10/13/2022 - 10:39. Prices for building materials like softwood lumber and steel mill products are posting consecutive monthly declines, while prices for ready-mix concrete are on the rise. Building materials prices fell 0.3% in September, the third consecutive monthly decline since June, according to the most recent Producer Price Index (PPI) report.

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UK Government Expands Offshore Oil Leases in North Sea

ENR Construction

The new Conservative government is offering as many as 100 new oil and gas exploration licenses in the North Sea, as it also ends a moratorium on shale gas extraction imposed three years ago.

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Your Building Envelope’s Role in Saving You Money

Wolgast Corporation

Keeping your building’s protective barrier, or better known as its envelope, intact, leak free, and in good repair is a great way to avoid spending your hard earned profits on energy costs or damages. The envelope entails any part of your building structure that keeps outside elements from coming inside when closed. This includes your roof, EIFS, windows, doors, walls, and even floors which can leak and make your HVAC work harder, or worse let water in to damage your structure and/or office equi

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What Is A Septic Tank | How Does Septic Tank Works | Septic Tank Working Process | Pros and Cons of Septic Tank

Civiconcepts

A Septic tank is an underwater sand basin construction utilized for dealing with wastewater through biological decomposition and drainage procedures. It is system has a very easy structure. It is … What Is A Septic Tank | How Does Septic Tank Works | Septic Tank Working Process | Pros and Cons of Septic Tank Read More ».

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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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2022 National Apprentice Contest Winners Announced

Contractor Magazine

The contests were held October 5th & 6th in Charlotte, North Carolina on the tradeshow floor during the PHCC—National Association’s CONNECT 2022 event.

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Mississippi River Approaches Record Low, Threatening Barge Traffic

ENR Construction

Dry weather in parts of the Midwest have contributed to unusually low water levels on the Mississippi River and others, grounding some barges and necessitating emergency dredging.

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Weakened Economy, Higher Borrowing Costs Effect Construction Industry, Reports Marcum Survey

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The Marcum Commercial Construction Index for the second quarter of 2022 reports that the construction industry continues to face rising costs and shortages of both labor and materials, but now also must contend with a weakening economy and elevated borrowing costs. Notably, the residential sector has weakened significantly, while the outlook remains dicey for the nonresidential sector.