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What Does Your Accounting System Say About Your Construction Business?

Contractor Bookkeeping

How many times a day do you hear from someone saying, “It’s Boring", or "I’m Bored.” It is a red flag that should light up your “Oh Crap” meter. Moreover, more important, whenever an employee says it. Because this usually means they are shortcutting the work versus the fact that you have so many right processes in place that the work is genuinely dull.

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Complete Guide on Grades of Concrete

Learn Civil Engineering

Today, we will discuss grades of concrete, concrete mix ratios, uses, and many other things related to grades of concrete. First, let me tell you what you mean by the word concrete. Concrete Meaning Concrete is the paste made by mixing Portland cement, sand, fine or coarse aggregates, and water proportionally. Its main purpose is […].

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Home Building's Response to the Changing Times

Pro Builder

Home Building's Response to the Changing Times. ibush. Mon, 10/05/2020 - 09:37. It's hard to believe, but as I write this, the changes in the way we live due to COVID-19 have been going on for more than seven months. The closing of offices, schools, and nonessential businesses, along with the concepts of wholesale quarantining, working from home, social distancing, and wearing masks-—once inconceivable—are now commonplace. .

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What You Need to Know to Understand the Surety Process

Construction Business Owner

What You Need to Know to Understand the Surety Process. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 10/07/2020 - 09:40. Contract surety bonds provide essential protection for key parties involved in a construction project. They secure both project performance and payment of project-related costs in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Despite this, many projects are not bonded—potentially creating significant risks for project owners, subcontractors and suppliers.

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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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Top 5 Questions from Collaborate, Answered

Viewpoint Construction Technology

You asked. We answered. A look at some of the most commonly asked product and technology questions from thousands of Viewpoint Collaborate attendees.

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New Green Building Tax Credit is a Progressive Effort

Green Building Law Update

At a time when the building industry is principally concerned with the impact of COVID-19 and the luster is off green building, the Montgomery County Council last Tuesday unanimously approved legislation “to accelerate the construction of highly energy efficient buildings and green retrofitting of existing buildings.”. Bill 10-20 dramatically upgrades the Maryland county’s existing green building real property tax credit, prioritizing energy reduction in the name of GHG emission reduction, in ne

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4 Questions to Ask to Improve Your Firm's Financial Controls

Construction Business Owner

4 Questions to Ask to Improve Your Firm's Financial Controls. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 10/09/2020 - 09:35. Guaranteed maximum price (GMP) construction contracts are audited more often due to the nature of the reimbursable costs. And the contractors on these projects often have questions when the client notifies them that their project may be audited.

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How to Drive Accurate and Timely Job Costing

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In 15 minutes, you can learn how meaningful reports can be developed and utilized quickly for accurate job costing.

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How to Construct Open Wells?

The Constructor

An open well is a cylindrical shaft made out of masonry in the ground with an uncovered opening. It is one of the most basic types of well that can.

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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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Mass Timber Could Rival Steel, Concrete

Construction Equipment

With environmental benefits and lower labor costs, mass timber has grown into a market that could rival steel and concrete in the construction industry, according to the New York Times.

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How to Increase Site Safety with a Digital Check-in Process

Construction Business Owner

How to Increase Site Safety with a Digital Check-in Process. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 10/09/2020 - 09:58. Earlier this year when construction sites were closed, every firm spent the downtime researching how they would safely reopen. There were lots of questions and considerations to be addressed—a shortage of personal protective equipment, rereading medical privacy law guidelines and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, adjusting project timelines, and more.

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OSH Review Commission: Machine Guarding Decision

FDR Safety

The OSH Review Commission issued an employer-friendly machine guarding case decision that is important for employers. The unanimous decision in Aerospace Testing Alliance (Docket No. 16-1167, 2020) reversed a Review Commission Judge and vacated a citation under 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) for allegedly failing to guard the “hold-down” pistons of a power shear.

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Chenab Bridge: Construction of the World’s Highest Rail Bridge

The Constructor

The Chenab Bridge is a 1315 m long, steel arch railway bridge under construction in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The bridge is a part of the.

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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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Could water-filled windows help buildings save energy?

BD+C

Created by Dr. Matyas Gutai of Loughborough University, the water-filled glass (WFG) system uses water to heat and cool structures in an attempt to reduce building energy use. WFG utilizes a sheet of water trapped between a panel of glass. The system involves connecting the water-filled window panels to a storage tank, which can be located anywhere in the building, using pipes hidden in the walls, allowing the water to circulate between the two.

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Medicom Adding Second U.S. Mask Manufacturing Plant In Georgia

Business Facilities

The new production facility in the Augusta, GA region will accommodate new state-of-the-art surgical and N95-type mask production equipment with updated technology. - Read: Medicom Adding Second U.S. Mask Manufacturing Plant In Georgia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Hexagon Launches Autonomy Kit for Tractors

Construction Equipment

Hexagon’s Autonomy and Positioning division has launched its first autonomy positioning and sensing kits for the agriculture market and says it has validated the solutions in its new autonomous research and development tractor.

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Failed Concrete Slump Test? Here is What you Should do

The Constructor

Engineers should make a proper decision when an on-site slump test fails. The decision could be an outright rejection of the complete batch of.

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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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Gensler’s annual report chronicles the firm’s ‘transformation’

BD+C

How Gensler responded to such seismic events as the coronavirus pandemic, climate change, and social inequality dominates its newly released Annual Report 2020. Titled “A Time For Transformation,” the 101-page report catalogues how the industry’s largest architecture firm—whose revenue totaled $1.55 billion last year, its 55th in business—has addressed events that, sometimes, were beyond its control.

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Call For Entries: 2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year

Business Facilities

The deadline for submissions for Business Facilities' 2020 Economic Development Deal of the Year is November 20, 2019. - Read: Call For Entries: 2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Equipment Manager Confidence Continues Mid-Range

Construction Equipment

Confidence among equipment managers continues to be middle of the road, with the Equipment Manager Confidence Index, published by Construction Equipment, holding steady for the third consecutive month. The October 1 index was 109, effectively unchanged from the 108 reported on September 1.

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How to Construct Footing for Residential Buildings with Maximum Two storey?

The Constructor

The construction of footing for residential buildings of a maximum two-story is relatively easy. This is because the imposed load is small, hence.

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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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Urban Townhome Designs That Show Density Isn't a Dirty Word

Pro Builder

Urban Townhome Designs That Show Density Isn't a Dirty Word. ibush. Wed, 10/07/2020 - 09:33. Four great examples of higher-density projects designed with ample open areas and private outdoor spaces. Larry W. Garnett, FAIBD House Review Lead Designer. With the current health crisis, the mere mention of high-density housing stirs a range of emotions. At the same time, the value of living in a pedestrian-friendly environment where grocery stores and take-out dining are just a short walk away has pr

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Workers Don’t Expect Return To Workplace By Year’s End

Business Facilities

Remote work is gaining steam: New survey finds 33 percent question the wisdom of returning, report high productivity while working remotely. - Read: Workers Don’t Expect Return To Workplace By Year’s End at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Engcon Locking System Advances Safety

Construction Equipment

Engcon has begun offering the Quick Hitch Standard Control (QSC) its safe locking system as standard on all tiltrotators with Engcon’s control system. The current system for controlling the bucket lock under the tiltrotator is being replaced by Engcon’s standardized locking panel.

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How to Select Soil Improvement Method Based on Soil Types?

The Constructor

The selection of soil improvement method is governed by several factors like soil type, equipment availability, cost, construction period, skills,

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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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Things to Know about Interlocking Bricks

Learn Civil Engineering

Let us know about Interlocking Bricks : Nowadays, most of the families in rural areas dreamt of living in a house made up of bricks. As we all know, the construction process of a building is very expensive and it takes a lot of time. However, Bricks are not manufactured and transported to many rural […].

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Louisiana, Haas Create First-In-Nation Manufacturing Partnership

Business Facilities

The Pelican State will be first to equip every community and technical college with Haas 5-axis machining centers. - Read: Louisiana, Haas Create First-In-Nation Manufacturing Partnership at BusinessFacilities.com.

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RDO Partners Up to Make Drones Without Chinese Components

Construction Equipment

Though it is probably best known as a John Deere dealer with 75 locations in the U.S. and partnerships overseas, RDO Equipment also has its own technology division, RDO Integrated Controls, which is now marketing an RDO-branded drone.

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