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4 Most Common Workplace Injuries

Construction Marketing

According to the National Safety Council, 12,900 work-related injuries happen every day in the United States. From severe back pain to broken bones, workers across different industries and occupations can become susceptible to a wide range of injuries. A person’s workplace conditions and the type of work they engage in cause these risks. . Likewise, other jobs leave workers more exposed to accidents than others.

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How To Win Your Clients Back And The Secrets To Getting The Best Projects

Contractor Bookkeeping

Construction company owners - predominantly service-based businesses with monthly or yearly client subscriptions, likely deal with some level of customer churn, especially given the COVID-19 pandemic. Even customers who love your business and services may have lapsed for various reasons. Whatever their reasons for leaving, it's still a great idea to win them back.

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7 Construction Safety and Health Trends That Minimize Risk

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Construction is one of the world’s most dangerous industries, but modern technologies and strategies are helping reduce jobsite risks.

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‘Like Hires Like’ & Other HR Habits to Watch

Construction Business Owner

‘Like Hires Like’ & Other HR Habits to Watch. Kathy Wells. Thu, 03/10/2022 - 05:00. Several years ago, I was sitting in a conference room at a management off-site meeting surrounded by my colleagues and senior leadership. We were waiting for the results of our individual and team’s DiSC management assessment to be delivered by the facilitator. For me, this assessment was timely, as our vice president of human resources (HR) had recently laid out a growth goal for me by stating, “Michelle, we kno

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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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Difference Between RTK and PPK Surveying Technology

The Constructor

Real-time kinematic (RTK) and post-processed kinematic (PPK) are GPS correction technologies that collect the location data, identify the errors, and.

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California Construction Services Firm Finds Innovation Inspiration with Trimble Viewpoint

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Learn how Basic Resources used Trimble Viewpoint technology to create an innovative customer-centric portal and gain greater business efficiency!

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Becoming Certified & Set-Aside

Construction Business Owner

Becoming Certified & Set-Aside. Kathy Wells. Thu, 03/10/2022 - 05:00. With nearly 4 million construction businesses in the U.S., it’s safe to say the industry is competitive. In today’s market, lead generation, search engines and quality services aren’t necessarily enough to grow a small business or gain enough exposure to bid on and land a major project.

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How to Fix Concrete Cracks in Steps

The Constructor

There is nothing worse for curb appearance than chipped and cracked concrete, particularly in steps. But you don’t have to put up with that.

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WHY LOCALLY RESEARCHED LINE-ITEM COST DATA IS CRITICAL TO PRODUCTIVITY

Job Order Contracting

LOCALLY RESEARCHED LINE-ITEM COST DATA IS CRITICAL TO PRODUCTIVITY. • Reliable, shared source of truth of both cost and scope of work. • Financial visibility and transparency. • Lower risk. It’s really that simple. Without a shared locally researched cost knowledgebase, and an associated robust, integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery process it’s virtually impossible to consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, maintenance, or new builds on-time and on-budget

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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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Electric Vehicle Industry Getting Charged Up In Canada

Business Facilities

GM and POSCO Chemical building $400M cathode active material (CAM) plant to support electric vehicle supply chain; Canadian leaders support installation of EV chargers in Ontario.

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Productivity Is Down. Now What?

Construction Business Owner

Productivity Is Down. Now What? Kathy Wells. Tue, 03/08/2022 - 10:02. The construction industry is largely based on a simple system: estimates. In fact, it is so simple it might even be slightly unnerving. Imagine if you asked your heart surgeon for a quote and the doctor said, “I think we could knock out that blockage in about seven hours.” The more discomforting feeling would come if the doctor underbid the project just to keep the nursing staff busy and then didn’t finish the job on time beca

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What is Geothermal Energy: Its Working and Use in Buildings

The Constructor

Geothermal energy is a form of renewable energy that originates from the subsurface of the earth. The reservoirs of hot water and steam present at.

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A four-day working week: pipe dream or potential reality for construction?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

A four-day working week with no change in salary was once a fantasy in the minds of many workers across the globe. But what was once a pipe dream has quickly moved to a potential reality. In January, a four-day working week pilot launched in the UK which is running in parallel with other trials internationally. These formal programmes are partnering with academic researchers and think tanks to fully assess the benefits to businesses and employees alike.

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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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What Is A Dormer | Types of Dormer Windows | 5 Best Types of Dormer Roof | What Is A Dormer On A House | Types of Dormer

Civiconcepts

What Is A Dormer? A dormer is a window that is usually set up vertically on a sloping roof. Dormers have their own roof, which can be flat, arched, hipped, … What Is A Dormer | Types of Dormer Windows | 5 Best Types of Dormer Roof | What Is A Dormer On A House | Types of Dormer Read More ».

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A Record Share of U.S. Homes Are Worth $1 Million or More

Pro Builder

A Record Share of U.S. Homes Are Worth $1 Million or More. ldeakins. Fri, 03/11/2022 - 10:40. The share of million dollar homes rose nationwide to 8.2% in February as a lack of inventory drives up sale prices. A record 6 million U.S. homes were valued at $1 million or more in February, and some metros are reporting a majority of total housing stock in the million dollar range, Forbes reports.

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Futuristic ‘Museum of the Future’ Opens in Dubai

The Constructor

Dubai’s much-awaited ‘Museum of the Future’ opened to visitors on February 22, 2022. The museum was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh.

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Building a Stronger Construction Workforce to Overcome the Great Resignation 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

If you scroll through your newsfeed these days, chances are you’ll come across a new post or conversation about the Great Resignation. The phrase refers to approximately 33 million US workers who have left their job since early 2021. . This mass exodus from the workforce paired with an existing labor shortage makes hiring and retaining workers increasingly challenging for the construction industry.

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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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Kansas: Smack In The Middle

Business Facilities

Kansas, the Sunflower State wants to use a number of assets, including geographic location, to entice more companies to try it out.

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What Is Wall Putty | 2 Types Of Wall Putty | Top Benefits Of Wall Putty | Application Of Wall Putty

Civiconcepts

What Is Wall Putty? Wall putty is made of white cementations material and it is mixed up with water and admixture or additives for creating a solution that is easy … What Is Wall Putty | 2 Types Of Wall Putty | Top Benefits Of Wall Putty | Application Of Wall Putty Read More ».

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IBC 2021 for Shipping Container Building Construction

The Constructor

Container homes are becoming increasingly popular in different states and counties across the U.S. Around 30 million ISO standard intermodal.

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The High Cost of Low Bids: When Contractors Compete on Price, Everyone Loses

Levelset

Prioritizing a low bid over contractor performance is a lose-lose procurement strategy. Unfortunately, low bidding is an accepted practice for both owners and contractors alike. Owners will say that focusing on the lowest bid possible ensures they get a good price. But low bidding is a zero-sum game : When owners push bid prices down, cost savings often come at the expense of performance.

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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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Home Sales Are Moving at Record Speeds

Pro Builder

Home Sales Are Moving at Record Speeds. ldeakins. Fri, 03/11/2022 - 10:27. Buyers are racing to snatch up for sale properties as slightly lower mortgage rates offer temporary affordability. As housing supply dropped to a new low during the four week period ending March 6, three out of five homes that went under contract across the U.S. sold within two weeks, often by 1.1% above list price, Redfin reports.

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Formwork – 5 Types of Formwork | Purpose of Formwork | Requirements and Advantages of Good Formwork

Learn Civil Engineering

What is Formwork in Construction? Formwork is a mould utilized in construction to give a preferred structural shape through pouring concrete into the mould. Formwork, in a nutshell, is a mould used to cast concrete members of numerous forms and sizes. There are numerous styles of Formwork in the market. Sometimes formwork is also called […].

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Top 5 Green Building Certifications

The Constructor

Green building rating or green certification are systems used to assess and recognize buildings that meet the green requirements and standards. These.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Kelly Hoskovec, Project Executive at Level 10 Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Knowledge is power in construction. The best way to obtain and leverage that knowledge is to have a solid data strategy. Having accurate and up-to-date information enables you to make better decisions more frequently and with confidence. This is why it’s important to invest in technologies that streamline how you collect, analyze, and harness construction data. .

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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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COVID’s Two Year Anniversary: How the Pandemic Impacted the U.S. Housing Market

Pro Builder

COVID’s Two Year Anniversary: How the Pandemic Impacted the U.S. Housing Market. ldeakins. Thu, 03/10/2022 - 10:08. After two years of grueling price volatility, building obstacles, and record low supply, the housing market is still recovering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Almost exactly two years ago, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization officially declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic.

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Compass Surveying | Compass Survey | 3 Types of Compass In Surveying | Principle of Compass Surveying

Civiconcepts

Introduction To Compass Surveying Compass surveying is generally adopted for angular measurements and linear measurements, for determining the location of particular objects. Here the liner or horizontal measurements are measured … Compass Surveying | Compass Survey | 3 Types of Compass In Surveying | Principle of Compass Surveying Read More ».

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Judaline Cassidy is Helping Women Overcome Barriers and Achieve Success One Tradeswoman at a Time

Jobsite with Procore

When Judaline Cassidy applied for trade school she wanted to make sure she’d be able to secure a spot. Chances were likely that her fellow female students would not choose the plumbing program, so she decided to give it a try. Jualine didn’t know it then, but her plumbing career set her on a path that not only greatly impacted her life, but the lives of many other women as well. .