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How to Build Your Own ‘Traffic Control Tower’ for Your Construction Data

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Special webinar to highlight how contractors can better control their data with modern software solutions like ViewpointOne and Viewpoint Analytics.

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The Value Of Service Agreements In Your Construction Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

It goes to the heart of the question of the difference between a customer and a client. Service agreement holders are more likely to be clients who add more value to your construction company because they represent your customer base's most loyal segment. Every service agreement customer represents future work. In the meantime, service agreement clients are a source of cash flow and are predetermined to call you instead of your competition when repairs are necessary.

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Selling a House with Solar Panels is Fraught with Peril

Green Building Law Update

There are nearly 2 Million houses in the U.S. with solar panels installed on the roof and that number was reached just 3 years after the 1 millionth installation. It can be perilous to fail to properly address rooftop solar panels at the time of sale of a house. Among the most often made inquiries to this law firm are those arising from the failure to correctly transfer installed solar panels.

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How Hoar Construction Built a Ship in a Bottle

Construction Business Owner

How Hoar Construction Built a Ship in a Bottle. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 08/18/2020 - 17:19. All projects have challenges, but the location and environmental setting of a construction site is perhaps the most influential factor in a project’s complexity. Specifically, working in tight, occupied spaces brings unique conditions that require extensive planning, communication and problem-solving from a project management standpoint.

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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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It’s Time to Take Control of Your Construction Field Data

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In 15 minutes, learn how ViewpointOne can help a foreman, project manager and payroll manager all capture and review data to improve workflows.

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Announcing an Innovative LEAN Construction Planning Procurement Project Delivery Solution Solution

Job Order Contracting

Announcing the industry’s only LEAN Construction Planning Procurement Project Delivery Solution with Program Management, Project Management, Proposal Management, Estimate Management, Work Order Management, Document Management, Issues/Task Management, Contractor and Subcontractor Management, WBE/MBE Management, Budget/Actual Management, BIM Information Access and Integration… and more.

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August 2020 Construction Industry Stats

Construction Business Owner

August 2020 Construction Industry Stats. Elizabeth Manning. Mon, 08/17/2020 - 14:35. The Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics each month from several sources, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau, to give you a better understanding of the current state of affairs for the construction industry.

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Protecting steel in concrete

GCP Applied Technologies

Protecting steel in concrete. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 08/20/2020 - 14:03. GCP Applied Technologies. August 20, 2020. Corrosion of reinforcement and other embedded steel elements is the leading cause of deterioration and loss of durability in concrete structures. Corrosion of reinforcement and other embedded steel elements is the leading cause of deterioration and loss of durability in concrete structures.

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How to Determine Termination Point of Piles in Construction?

The Constructor

Deciding on the termination point of piles during the construction process is a critical task. The actual pile termination level may increase or.

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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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Announcing an Innovative LEAN Construction Planning Procurement Project Delivery Solution

Job Order Contracting

Announcing the industry’s only LEAN Construction Planning Procurement Project Delivery Solution with Program Management, Project Management, Proposal Management, Estimate Management, Work Order Management, Document Management, Issues/Task Management, Contractor and Subcontractor Management, WBE/MBE Management, Budget/Actual Management, BIM Information Access and Integration… and more.

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Improving Project Productivity with the Latest Compact Equipment Technologies

Construction Business Owner

Improving Project Productivity with the Latest Compact Equipment Technologies. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 08/21/2020 - 08:46. Help your operators and your equipment work more efficiently and accurately with the latest in compact equipment technologies.

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Choosing Weather Barriers: Mechanically-Attached vs. Self-Adhered

GCP Applied Technologies

Choosing Weather Barriers: Mechanically-Attached vs. Self-Adhered. michael.delros…. Mon, 08/17/2020 - 17:50. GCP Applied Technologies. August 17, 2020. Today, there are an overwhelming amount of weather barrier product choices available to contractors. Their performance varies widely. Some believe that because a product has met all the requirements of the building code, that it is the right choice for their project.

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Microtunnelling: Planning, Process, and Construction

The Constructor

Microtunnelling is an efficient trenchless technique for the construction of small diameter tunnels. The method is especially useful for laying.

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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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Issues with Construction Cost Indexes, Location Factors, and Cost Estimating for IDIQ and JOC

Job Order Contracting

Issues with Construction Cost Indexes, Location Factors, and Cost Estimating for IDIQ and JOC impact cost visibility and transparency. Indefinite Delivery and Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) and Job Order Contracts (JOC), as well as other multi-year construction contracts require a way for contractors do account for cost impacts associated with various contingencies.

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Inside Current Builders' Transportation Logistics Strategy

Construction Business Owner

Inside Current Builders' Transportation Logistics Strategy. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 08/18/2020 - 12:51. How one general contractor, Current Builders, safely and efficiently transports heavy machinery, equipment, and building materials to and from its jobsites.

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T-Mobile Will Create Up To 500 New Jobs In Virginia

Business Facilities

The wireless network operator will invest $30 million to relocate one of its Customer Experience Centers to Henrico County, VA. - Read: T-Mobile Will Create Up To 500 New Jobs In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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How to Develop Efficient Drainage System After Construction?

The Constructor

During rainy seasons, the danger of water seeping into a structure increases with a rise in the water table. This water enters through seepage or.

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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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Reconstruction could be COVID-19’s silver lining

BD+C

The spread of the coronavirus has had a devastating impact on the U.S. and worldwide economies. But that spread also created health and wellness scenarios for the built environment that lend themselves to reconstruction and renovation, say AEC firms. “I anticipate an increase in renovation/reconstruction as buildings are adapted to COVID-required standards,” says Guy Geier, FAIA, FIIDA, LEED AP, Managing Partner with FX Collaborative.

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Crookham Construction's Strategy for Adopting a People-First Mindset

Construction Business Owner

Crookham Construction's Strategy for Adopting a People-First Mindset. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 08/21/2020 - 09:20. Crookham Construction's plan and the steps it took to make its company more successful and a better place to work for its employees.

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Mission Foods Expansion Will Create 500 Jobs In Indiana

Business Facilities

To support its Midwest growth, the tortilla maker will establish a new 510,965-square-foot manufacturing facility in Plainfield, IN. . - Read: Mission Foods Expansion Will Create 500 Jobs In Indiana at BusinessFacilities.com.

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What are the Factors Responsible for Low-Quality Construction?

The Constructor

Notwithstanding the size of a construction organization, there are just a few principal reasons that cause the lags in construction quality. And.

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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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Pennsylvania Contractor Finds Civil War Era Cannonballs During Site Excavation

Construction Junkie

via Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. Anytime you start excavating a new project site, there is always a chance to find some surprises buried within the soil. Typically, it’s not good news, like an unknown utility line or a leaky underground storage tank, but the lucky ones find some significant historical artifacts. As a crew from Franjo Construction were preparing a Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania site for a 274,823 square foot mixed-use apartment complex, one of their experienced excavator operators h

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Dynapac Adds South Florida Dealer

Construction Equipment

Dynapac has announced the addition of Durante Equipment to its dealer network. Durante Equipment rents, sells, and supports the complete Dynapac portfolio of compaction and paving products in Southern Florida to include Broward, Collier, Hendry, Lee, and Palm Beach counties.

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Facebook Building $800M Data Center In Tennessee

Business Facilities

The social media giant's new data center will be supported by 100 percent renewable energy and create approximately 100 jobs in Gallatin, TN. - Read: Facebook Building $800M Data Center In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Special Types of Cladding

The Constructor

Cladding is an envelope that protects the exterior of a structure from harsh environmental conditions. It is currently one of the most popular and.

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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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Construction Complete on $2 Billion Las Vegas Raiders Stadium

Construction Junkie

Photo Credit: Jason O'Rear, via McCarthy. After 31 long months, the construction of Allegiant Stadium, the brand new home of the Las Vegas Raiders has finally completed. The joint venture of Mortenson | McCarthy announced that they have received their certificate of occupancy at the end of July. In addition to hosting the NFL’s Raiders, the $1.97 Billion stadium will also be the future home to UNLV Football, NCAA’s Las Vegas Bowl, and the PAC-12 football championship games in 2020 (assuming that

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Skyjack Ecotray

Construction Equipment

Skyjack Ecotray is a leak containment system designed for Skyjack’s range of new DC electric scissor lifts. Ecotray prevents any potential leaks from hydraulic systems dripping onto floors and other internal components.

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New England: More Than The Sum Of Its Parts

Business Facilities

Taken individually each state in New England has a lot to offer, but taken as a region they are a force to be reckoned with. - Read: New England: More Than The Sum Of Its Parts at BusinessFacilities.com.