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Contractor Clients' Four Critical Words That Leads To Change Orders

Contractor Bookkeeping

Are you sick and tired of customers continually changing stuff on you and creating delays or extra work? Is your customer leaving you "love notes" regarding minor changes they would like to make on the counter or someplace you can easily find them when you first arrive in the morning? Or the never-ending chain of emails. Or greeting you with "I/we thought we would like to have.

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Tech Reduces Truck Crashes: Study

Construction Equipment

A study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) suggests that heavy trucks equipped with forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems could avoid more than 2 out of 5 crashes in which the truck rear-ends another vehicle. Download the study here.

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The importance of photo documentation for construction and how to avoid the admin nightmare

Lets Build

Reporting progress from a construction site comes in a number of ways and forms. Without a doubt, photo documentation is one of the most essential aspects of field reporting and field tracking. This is why it is important that all stakeholders take extremely detailed photos that document every step of their work on site. Nevertheless, due to the complexity of construction projects, the number of collected photos can quickly add an excessive administration burden.

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Examining the Variables Affecting Bids in 2020

Construction Business Owner

Examining the Variables Affecting Bids in 2020. Elizabeth Manning. Mon, 09/14/2020 - 16:31. The construction industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States Small Business Administration has reported that approximately $65 billion of Payroll Protection Program loans went to construction industry participants. As the country attempts to transition into the uncertainties of recovery, those up and down the contract chain should be mindful of operational and legal consideratio

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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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Done with Paper? How to Make Construction Accounts Payable Workflows Easy

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In 15 minutes, you'll learn how modern, integrated software can streamline your construction AP processes.

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Residential building material warranties

GCP Applied Technologies

Residential building material warranties. michael.delros…. Mon, 09/14/2020 - 17:52. GCP Applied Technologies. September 14, 2020. This article, at a glance: Warranty types. How to read material warranties. Review GCP material warranty. When starting a building project, whether it's renovating a house or new construction, there are so many elements to cover that warranties often get pushed to the bottom of the list.

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How 3 Industry Leaders Are Using Modular Construction

Construction Business Owner

How 3 Industry Leaders Are Using Modular Construction. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 09/15/2020 - 15:00. Learn how your industry competition is using off-site project delivery methods (modular or prefabrication) to work more efficiently and safely, stay on budget, and more.

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A Case Study Approach to Considering a Common Data Environment

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Why choosing the right CDE is important and a real-world example of one contractor's journey.

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Atal Rohtang Tunnel: Construction of the World’s Longest Highway Tunnel

The Constructor

Atal tunnel (Rohtang) is a roadway tunnel constructed at an altitude of 3060 m above mean sea level, making it the highest highway tunnel in 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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Blended Cements with Limestone

GCP Applied Technologies

Blended Cements with Limestone. Phillip.fry@gc…. Tue, 09/15/2020 - 13:10. GCP Applied Technologies. September 15, 2020. Portland Limestone cement has distinct advantages in terms of performance, controlling strength, reducing cost, and enhancing sustainability. Portland Limestone cement has distinct advantages in terms of performance, controlling strength, reducing cost, and enhancing sustainability.

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September 2020 Construction Industry Stats

Construction Business Owner

September 2020 Construction Industry Stats. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 09/15/2020 - 14:26. 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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2020 Viewpoint Collaborate in Review!

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Missed Viewpoint's Collaborate conference this year or couldn't attend every session you wanted to?

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Pumping Stations in a Water Distribution System

The Constructor

A pumping station is used in a water distribution system for efficient and reliable transportation and dissemination of water from one site to.

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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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The benefits of clinker microscopy

GCP Applied Technologies

The benefits of clinker microscopy. Phillip.fry@gc…. Tue, 09/15/2020 - 13:12. GCP Applied Technologies. September 15, 2020. study and interpretation of clinker microstructure remains relatively complex and generally non-standardized, making it difficult to use for the routine prediction of cement and concrete performance. The microstructure of clinker has a marked influence on the majority of cement and concrete performance characteristics, including water demand, workability, as well as setting

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How to Choose the Right Excavator Grade Control System for Your Projects

Construction Business Owner

How to Choose the Right Excavator Grade Control System for Your Projects. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 09/15/2020 - 09:14. Do you know the tools and features you need to ensure your operators are getting an accurate grade during site prep? Here's a few tips and advice for what to look for in grade control for excavators.

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Viewpoint Collaborate Day 1 Highlights Construction Innovation, Partnership & Community

Viewpoint Construction Technology

New innovations, tech strategies and real talk on real industry challenges among the highlights that have Collaborate attendees buzzing.

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How to Reduce the Possibility of Crack Development in Concrete?

The Constructor

The possibility of crack development in different structural concrete elements can be reduced by adopting various design and construction measures.

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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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Adjaye Associates will design The Africa Institute in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

BD+C

Adjaye Associates will design a new campus in downtown Sharjah for The Africa Institute. The Institute is the first center of its kind fully dedicated to the advanced study, research, and documentation of Africa and the African diaspora in the Arab world. The development of The Africa Institute is spearheaded by Cornell University Professor Salah M.

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20-Year-Old Operator/Instructor Trains Newcomers

Construction Equipment

When Dawson Vanderwiele walks into a heavy equipment operator training class at Baker Technical Institute in Oregon, not many students suspect that she’s the instructor. After all, in addition to teaching groups of mostly male students, she’s only 20 years old.

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Industry Metric Dashboard at Your Fingertips; Data on Demand at Collaborate

Viewpoint Construction Technology

From better understanding industry trends to better understanding your projects, Viewpoint has your data-driven needs covered.

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How to Prevent Plaster Defects During the Construction Stage?

The Constructor

Plaster defects can be easily avoided in the construction stage if the necessary precautions are taken at the right time. The preventive measures.

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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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Mayors Prioritize Infrastructure Investments In Economic Recovery

Business Facilities

Most U.S. mayors agree that investing in infrastructure to generate jobs and economic growth is the top priority in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study. - Read: Mayors Prioritize Infrastructure Investments In Economic Recovery at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Sagrada Familia completion date pushed back due to coronavirus

BD+C

After 144 long years of construction, Spain’s Sagrada Familia was finally slated for completion in 2026, the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudi’s (the original architect) death.

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Collaborate Day 2 Highlights: Viewpoint HR Management Now Available in Spectrum and an Inspiring Message on Hard Pivots

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Here's a look at the key topics and discussions from the final day of Collaborate 2020:

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What are Load Factors and Strength Reduction Factors in Concrete Strength Design Method?

The Constructor

In the strength design method, the safety of concrete structures is ensured by using load factors and strength reduction factors. The load factors.

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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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Ariat Investing $40M In New Texas Regional Headquarters 

Business Facilities

The footwear and apparel company's new regional distribution hub and corporate office will create 75 new jobs in Fort Worth, TX. - Read: Ariat Investing $40M In New Texas Regional Headquarters at BusinessFacilities.com.

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New Innovation Center should heighten Port San Antonio’s tech profile

BD+C

Within weeks, construction is scheduled to begin on a $60 million, 130,000-sf mixed-use Innovation Center that is located on the 1,900-acre Port San Antonio technology campus in Texas, which straddles the former Kelly Air Force Base. That campus is home to over 80 public- and private-sector employers, and supports more than 14,000 direct jobs in the fields of aerospace, defense, cybersecurity, robotics, and advanced manufacturing.

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Skyward, Parrot Partner on Drones

Construction Equipment

Skyward and Parrot, a European drone group, have partnered to deliver Parrot ANAFI drones along with Skyward drone program management, flight log sync, and training to U.S. enterprises. In particular, the new ANAFI USA drone speaks to a widespread need among U.S.