Why Construction Projects Go Over Budget
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AUGUST 30, 2020
And what you can do to prevent them from going over. The post Why Construction Projects Go Over Budget appeared first on cnstrctr.
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Your Strategy for Restarting Projects During & After the Pandemic
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Your Strategy for Restarting Projects During & After the Pandemic. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 09/03/2020 - 14:26. Advice for how to successfully restart work on your construction project jobsites during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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How to Use Rate Analysis for Concrete Calculator | Rate Analysis for Concrete Calculator | Material Calculation in Rate Analysis of Concrete
CivilJungle
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
What is Rate Analysis? The basis of arriving at a correct and reasonable rate per unit. Work or Supply for a particular item following its specification and detail survey of materials, labour, equipment, etc. as required for the unit work and their prevailing rates may be called as an analysis of rate. How to Use Rate Analysis for Concrete Calculator.
How to Simplify the Service Management Process
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
The service management process can be easier with the addition of integrated construction management software, minus manual processes.
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.
What is Parametric Modeling?
The Constructor
AUGUST 31, 2020
Parametric modeling (or parametric design) is the creation of a digital model based on a series of computer-generated rules or algorithms, known as.
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Construction Procurement – Accelerate Change, or Fail
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 31, 2020
Construction procurement planning is critical to the success of facilities management and all related repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build activities. Focus upon best value based processes, long-term service provider partnerships, LEAN construction delivery methods, and enabling collaborative technologies can lead to measurable and significantly improved outcomes.
Viewpoint Voices: A Q&A with Shiloh Metcalf, Viewpoint Customer Success Manager
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Our new blog series gives you a behind the scenes look at the people behind the Viewpoint solutions and services you use every day.
What to Do if Estimated Settlement of a Building Exceeds Allowable Limits?
The Constructor
AUGUST 30, 2020
If the estimated settlement of a building exceeds the allowable settlement, then the designer can choose the following methods to cope with the.
3 Principles of an Optimized Prequalification Workflow
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
3 Principles of an Optimized Prequalification Workflow. How to maximize efficiency & make better use of your time. Terri Jackson. Thu, 09/03/2020 - 15:16. When it comes to your subcontractor prequalification workflow, the term “successful” can mean many things. Let’s be clear: as construction management firms are asked to take on more complex jobs and complete them in less time, success hinges on the ability to identify and mitigate subcontractor risks well before a project starts. .
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.
Social distancing on the job just got easier.
FDR Safety
AUGUST 31, 2020
COVID-19 has shaken up how nearly every business operates. For many, that shake up came in the form of a remote model. Implementing Zoom conferences or adding in a Slack channel has become regular practice for many businesses. We’ve learned over the last several months that many companies are able to continue business as usual after adapting new COVID-19 related practices.
I Just Read my 1000th Phase I Environmental Site Assessment this Year
Green Building Law Update
AUGUST 30, 2020
For those concerned about the state of the environmental industrial complex during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, I can report that last Friday I reviewed my 1,000th Phase I Environmental Site Assessment this year. In context, last year I did not hit that 1,000 mark until late September, and while it is an unscientific indicator, because it is often a gateway assessment into matters of environmental law, I find, annually, it is an accurate gauge of environmental law activity.
How to Repair Concrete Cracks Using Epoxy?
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
The epoxy injection method can be used to repair concrete cracks based on its width, length, and depth. The procedure used to inject epoxy into the.
5 Essential Camera Features for Jobsite Equipment
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SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
5 Essential Camera Features for Jobsite Equipment. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 09/01/2020 - 13:18. What you need to look for in the jobsite equipment cameras you buy for your construction fleet.
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?
Collaborate, share data, integrate construction workflows across diverse disciplinary boundaries.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 31, 2020
Collaborate, share data, integrate construction workflows across diverse disciplinary boundaries with the innovative OpenBUILD(TM) LEAN Solution. www.4bt.us. The post Collaborate, share data, integrate construction workflows across diverse disciplinary boundaries. appeared first on 4BT.
Are you putting the right fiber for the right purpose in your concrete?
GCP Applied Technologies
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Are you putting the right fiber for the right purpose in your concrete? Phillip.fry@gc…. Tue, 09/01/2020 - 17:30. GCP Applied Technologies. September 01, 2020. There are myriad options when it comes to fiber reinforced concrete, and it can be confusing to determine the right type of reinforcement for each application. There are myriad options when it comes to fiber reinforced concrete, and it can be confusing to determine the right type of reinforcement for each application. .
Outdoor Furniture: Why Quality Matters
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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
In this time of global crisis, having a garden or a yard in your home is invaluable. Very few households get to enjoy fresh air and sunlight without.
The 3 Concepts of Collaborative Change Management
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
The 3 Concepts of Collaborative Change Management. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 09/03/2020 - 14:09. Introduce your construction firm to more effective change management with technology that simplifies the process and controls the amount of risk your project is exposed to.
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.
Panda Biotech Picks Texas For Nation’s Largest Hemp Fiber Processing Center
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SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Panda Biotech's 500,000-square-foot facility in Wichita Falls, TX will be the first facility in the U.S. to cottonize hemp fiber on a commercial scale. - Read: Panda Biotech Picks Texas For Nation’s Largest Hemp Fiber Processing Center at BusinessFacilities.com.
The office building of the future should be an essential part of its community
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
Originally appeared on Gensler.com. . Over the past 70 years, the workplace has evolved slowly but surely. In the past 5 months, that evolution has accelerated far more dramatically because of the health, social, and economic upheavals we're currently experiencing. When the dust settles, the office is going to look and feel like a different place than the one we left in March. .
How to Choose the Best Insulation for Buildings?
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Insulated buildings not only minimize the transmission of thermal energy but also control the energy costs. Various forms of insulations are used in.
Field Test: Caterpillar 395 Excavator
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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Construction Equipment editors put the Caterpillar 395 excavator in the dirt at IUOE Local 649 in Bartonville, IL, where professional operators took it through its paces in this edition of Earthmoving Field Test.
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!
New Mexico: A Global Manufacturing And Logistics Powerhouse
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SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Cutting-edge global players in advanced manufacturing are flocking to New Mexico for its superior logistics and one of the fastest border crossings. - Read: New Mexico: A Global Manufacturing And Logistics Powerhouse at BusinessFacilities.com.
Spain’s Loyola University earns world’s first LEED Platinum verification for an ‘integrated campus’
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AUGUST 31, 2020
The newly designed 312,000-sf Loyola University Campus in Seville, Spain has become the world’s first integrated campus to receive LEED Platinum, the highest environmental rating by the U.S. Green Building Council. The multipurpose facility, which also aims to be the first ‘5G Campus’ in the world, was designed to accommodate numerous aspects of learning and university life.
Slope Stabilization Methods: Classification and Construction
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AUGUST 29, 2020
Civil and mining engineering projects usually include heavy demolition and excavation activities that lead to the formation of excavated rock slopes.
Hitachi Celebrates 70th Anniversary
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SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
From building its first hydraulic excavator to manufacturing technologically advanced equipment today, Hitachi Construction Machinery is celebrating 70 years of innovation. For Hitachi, this year marks more than just the beginning of a new decade.
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!
Newly Formed ABC Tech Alliance to Connect Contractors to Construction Technology
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SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
via ABC. Construction technology has come a long, long way in the past decades. There are now hundreds of construction-specific apps available, ranging from project management, to compliance and reporting, to photo documentation, to estimating, and many more. At times, it can be overwhelming keeping up with all of the available options in the market, especially for smaller to medium sized construction businesses that don’t have a dedicated technology team or budget.
Forward Air Investing $31.8M In Ohio Expansion
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SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Asset-light freight and logistics company Forward Air Corporation is expanding its office space in Groveport, OH, creating 50 new jobs. - Read: Forward Air Investing $31.8M In Ohio Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.
Statue of Unity: Structural and Construction Features of the World’s Tallest Statue
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
The Statue of Unity depicts India’s first deputy prime minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. It is situated near the Sardar Sarovar dam in the.
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