Guide To Writing an Effective Construction RFI
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JULY 20, 2020
Because in construction every question matters. The post Guide To Writing an Effective Construction RFI appeared first on cnstrctr.
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The Contractor’s Guide to Google Ads
Construction Business Owner
JULY 24, 2020
The Contractor’s Guide to Google Ads. Kathy Wells. Fri, 07/24/2020 - 11:51. Contractors sometimes have a hard time marketing their businesses online. Creating a strong and functional website to promote your business can feel daunting, especially if it’s not your forte.
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Cities, OSHA crack down on COVID-19 jobsite violations
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JULY 21, 2020
In jurisdictions across the country, officials are citing and fining contractors that don't follow coronavirus precautions, and warning they'll shut down projects for repeat offenses.
How Clients Read Your Proposals
Help Everybody Everyday
JULY 22, 2020
Have you ever felt this way? You see…sometimes I just want to grab people by the shoulders and SHAKE them. It’s not because I’m evil or out to punish people. It’s just that sometimes assumptions are lodged so very deeply in our brains that I can’t think of any other way to possibly shake them loose. Assumptions are the things we accept as true, without proof.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
Buyers of All Ages Are Willing to Pay Extra For One-Level Homes
Pro Builder
JULY 21, 2020
Buyers of All Ages Are Willing to Pay Extra For One-Level Homes. cbroderick. Tue, 07/21/2020 - 09:01. One-level homes have always been popular amongst older buyers, as eliminating stairs creates easy accessibility to the entire home. Now, one-level homes are gaining popularity with younger buyers, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Their popularity has grown so much that developers pay extra for land fit to build a one-level home because they know buyers will pay more as well.
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Bird Friendly Building now the Law in Howard County
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JULY 19, 2020
Howard County, Maryland has become the first jurisdiction in the state and one of few places in the country to pass a mandatory “bird-friendly design” law for new construction of privately owned buildings. The new law enacted on July 7, 2020 and effective on September 6, 2020 requires at the time of building permit application, the applicant for new construction submit, Documentation showing that the building meets: The bird-friendly design standards of the 2011 edition of “Pilot Credit #55: Red
Marketing and Accounting Teamwork?
Construction Marketing
JULY 24, 2020
In the past, the marketing and accounting functions within a company were not frequent collaborators save the annual budgeting or forecasting process. Today, thanks to technology, software and systems, marketing and accounting teamwork is not only possible, but effective. Similar to other functional areas, digital transformation is deployed by marketing and accounting, supporting teamwork between functions that were perhaps working against each other.
How to Get Change Orders in Order
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JULY 23, 2020
5 Best Practices to Ensure Change Orders are not Bringing Your Company Down.
3 Ways You Can Generate Better Leads From Your Website
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JULY 23, 2020
3 Ways You Can Generate Better Leads From Your Website. Kathy Wells. Thu, 07/23/2020 - 15:19. In April 2020, the search term “construction companies” was searched on Google (in the United States) 40,500 times. “Commercial general contractors” was searched 1,600 times and “hotel contractors” was searched 140 times. As a marketing strategist who works specifically with construction companies, I have talked with many commercial construction company owners who believe their customers don’t use the i
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
2020 Guide to Construction Cost Estimating
Job Order Contracting
JULY 19, 2020
2020 Guide to Construction Cost Estimating provides a road map for applying best management practices necessary to drive financial visibility and transparency. Introduction. Locally researched detailed line item unit price construction data provided the highest level of verifiable and transparent information. Since other levels or types of cost estimating can’t meet this level, care should be given as to what form of cost data is being use.
How to Place Reinforcement Bars in Concrete?
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JULY 24, 2020
A reinforcement bar is a steel bar or mesh of steel wires used in reinforced concrete and masonry structures to strengthen and aid the concrete under.
Viewpoint, BuildingPoint Midwest Align on Business Partnership
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JULY 21, 2020
BuildingPoint Midwest and Viewpoint combine efforts to bring the latest technology and software solutions to the Illinois market.
10 Ways to Tell It's Time for New ERP Technologies
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JULY 23, 2020
10 Ways to Tell It's Time for New ERP Technologies. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 07/23/2020 - 09:21. Is your enterprise resource planning software still serving your business, or has it outgrown the solution? Here's 10 ways to know if you should be looking to new construction technology.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Adaptive Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery
Job Order Contracting
JULY 22, 2020
Adaptive Lean Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery tools and services are readily available to assure the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. The fundamental issues associated with design-bid-build and even design-bid, are well known to experienced AECOO professionals (architecture, engineering, construction, operations, owner).
What are the Basic Design Features of Tall Structures?
The Constructor
JULY 23, 2020
A tall framework is a structural system designed to resist lateral forces due to wind or earthquakes, considering the criteria for strength, drift,
OSHA's new COVID-19 investigations, silica guidance
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JULY 22, 2020
Here's what contractors need to know about OSHA practices and enforcement as well as new rules on the horizon, according to an attorney during a recent Associated General Contractors webinar.
How to Expand Jobsite Capabilities with Proper Attachment Selection
Construction Business Owner
JULY 21, 2020
How to Expand Jobsite Capabilities with Proper Attachment Selection. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 07/21/2020 - 16:58. As a construction business owner, your needs grow and diversify, so it’s important to maintain a nimble fleet capable of taking on multiple projects. Versatile attachments are designed to enhance the capabilities of compact track loaders, skid steer loaders and compact excavators, while also increasing operator productivity, reducing the cost of labor and opening up new revenue source
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
A hybrid learning approach could redefine higher education
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JULY 24, 2020
Will online learning become a staple for America’s colleges and universities, even after the coronavirus subsides? And if it does, what will that mean for existing and future buildings on campuses across the country? These have become a fundamental—even existential—questions that AEC firms say their higher ed clients are pondering. While online learning isn’t expected to replace classroom learning over the long run, some firms already see a movement brewing that favors a hybrid model offering co
Why is the FOS of concrete more than that of steel?
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JULY 22, 2020
In LSM and WSM, Why is the FOS of concrete more than that of steel? The post Why is the FOS of concrete more than that of steel? appeared first on.
Construction costs decrease for first time in 10 years
Construction Dive
JULY 20, 2020
More companies than usual are bidding on available projects, which tends to drive construction prices lower, according to ABC economist Anirban Basu.
What to Expect with Infrastructure & Public Projects in 2020 & Beyond
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JULY 18, 2020
What to Expect with Infrastructure & Public Projects in 2020 & Beyond. Elizabeth Manning. Sat, 07/18/2020 - 09:47. Whether you complete work in the public sector or not, you're affected daily by its long-suffering issues—even if it's only so much as navigating congested roadways and airports for frequent travel. While the entire world has had its mind on other issues (such as a global pandemic), and the country has also been dealing with a fluctuating economy, the nation's need for widespread in
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
Home Builders Reconsider Remote Work Options
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JULY 24, 2020
Home Builders Reconsider Remote Work Options. ibush. Fri, 07/24/2020 - 12:25. Coronavirus has forced businesses to take a fresh look at remote working options, and many companies are discovering there are distinct advantages to employees working from home. Tony L. Callahan. I used to be old school when it came to working from home. I always thought it best to have the team together in the office to collaborate, synergize, and get things done. .
What are the method for finding Bearing capacity of soil?
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JULY 20, 2020
What are the method for finding Bearing capacity of soil? The post What are the method for finding Bearing capacity of soil? appeared first on The.
Study: Increased productivity could add $5.4B annually to US, Canadian construction industries
Construction Dive
JULY 21, 2020
Productivity in construction has been declining, but by adding just 36 seconds per hour of productivity through lean principals and other methods, the numbers will soar, according to the researchers.
Abandoned 15-story high-rise becomes mixed-use luxury apartment building
BD+C
JULY 20, 2020
1100 Apex, a formerly abandoned 15-story concrete building located in Clearwater, Fla., has undergone an adaptive reuse project to become 134 luxury apartment units with 4,300 sf of ground-floor retail. The project, positioned on a 2.1-acre site, was originally built as an office building in 1972. After being abandoned in 2009, GSP Development purchased the building and tasked Kimmich Smith Architecture and McShane Construction Company with redeveloping the structure into a Class A multi-family
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Existing Home Sales Surged 21% in June
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JULY 23, 2020
Existing Home Sales Surged 21% in June. cbroderick. Thu, 07/23/2020 - 09:01. June experienced the highest existing homes sales surge to date, with sales up 21% compared to May, according to CNBC. The previous three months were slow as existing home sales dropped 11.3% annually. June’s sales came from data collected by the National Association of Realtors, who said the numbers are based off of contracts signed in late April and May.
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UCLA team nabs $2.9M grant to turn CO2 into concrete
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JULY 22, 2020
The researchers have found a way to capture carbon dioxide from gas as it exits power and cement plants and other producers and add it to concrete, reducing emissions and cutting down on the use of traditional cement.
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