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Breaking down the 6 principles of Lean construction

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Construction companies worldwide are embracing lean construction principles in hopes of reducing waste, lowering costs, and increasing productivity. However, understanding the core principles of lean construction can be confusing—you’ll find different explanations of the methodology everywhere you look. We’ll explore the six principles of lean construction and discuss some strategies for implementing them in your organization. 1.

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What is Oxicrete in Construction?

The Constructor

Oxicrete is an acid system applied to cement surfaces like dam structures, polymer-modified screeds, and mortars to oxidize them and provide a stone-like or rusty iron appearance. The thickness of the coating ranges from 3-6 mm and provides a smooth matte finish. Oxicrete is an ideal option to transform old concrete surfaces. Also, it is […]. The post What is Oxicrete in Construction?

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6 Tips on How to Keep Your House Cooler During the Summer Months

Civiconcepts

This year, many places around the world are experiencing one of the hottest summers in their entire history. The heat is causing many health-related problems, even when people stay indoors. … 6 Tips on How to Keep Your House Cooler During the Summer Months Read More ».

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Your Guidance Matters

Construction Business Owner

Your Guidance Matters. Kathy Wells. Fri, 07/29/2022 - 05:00. Most managers focus on producing results, such as: finishing projects on time and on budget, scheduling crews, ordering materials, managing subcontractors and suppliers, winning new contracts, getting paid, hiring good employees — all the many things necessary to keep a company functioning properly.

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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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Warning Signs Your Roof Needs Help

Construction Marketing

Roof maintenance is an important aspect of home ownership. Many people tend to overlook it and may not notice issues arise. A bad roof can lead to water getting into your house, causing damage to its interior while also increasing your energy costs. Replacing a roof may be expensive; however, a new one will last you years. Here are just a few telltale signs that you need to replace your roof.

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15 Factors Affecting the Selection of Construction Materials

The Constructor

A sound and good quality building material is essential for constructing structures with satisfactory strength, durability, serviceability, aesthetics, etc. It can also affect the project and maintenance costs to a large extent. Therefore, the selection of materials should be carried out carefully to fulfill the objectives of the design and specification documents.

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How to Offset Construction Staffing Challenges

Construction Business Owner

How to Offset Construction Staffing Challenges. By the end of 2025, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will have created 461,000 new construction jobs. mhodges. Thu, 07/28/2022 - 10:51. Construction firms, general contractors and subcontractors are already grappling with labor shortages across the trades, material shortages and supply chain delays.

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JOC Programs that make sense.

Job Order Contracting

JOC Programs that make sense deliver comprehensive, integrated robust processes, professional services, and enabling software solutions to enable public sector facilities management teams to more efficient mange building and other structure in concert with mission goals. Robust programmatic process for all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects. 4BT (Four BT LLC) JOC and physical asset life-cycle management expertise and technical capabilities are embodied in its 4BT-PEP

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The Top 5 Reasons ANZ Contractors Should Be Moving to the Cloud

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How today's leading contractors are benefitting from making the move to a hosted environment.

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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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Factors Affecting Construction Cost of a Project

The Constructor

The cost of construction of a project is the primary concern for most clients. Frequently, they ask about the cost of the project and whether construction work can be executed at a lesser price or not. This question can be answered by several interlinked factors that control the entire cost of a construction project. They […]. The post Factors Affecting Construction Cost of a Project appeared first on The Constructor.

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How Can Contractors Get Ahead of Fluctuating Materials Pricing?

Construction Business Owner

How Can Contractors Get Ahead of Fluctuating Materials Pricing? Kathy Wells. Fri, 08/26/2022 - 05:00. " />.

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The Reality of Construction Cost Management

Job Order Contracting

The reality of construction cost management is that it is impossible without visibility. Over 95% of ALL repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects lack cost visibility. And don’t get me started in the need for a focus on overall process regarding planning, procurement, and project delivery. The post The Reality of Construction Cost Management appeared first on 4BT.

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Manufacturer, Agribusiness To Invest Over $94M In South Carolina Expansions

Business Facilities

In South Carolina, SHL Medical to invest $90 million in its new North Charleston manufacturing site; City Roots will invest $4.4 million to expand in Richland County.

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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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Mycelium as a Construction Material

The Constructor

Mycelium is a natural fungi material that has been explored as a potential construction material in recent years. It is a fast-growing matrix that has the capability to act as a natural glue. Mycelium composites have been promoted in response to the need for alternate construction materials with less environmental footprint. It is experiencing an […].

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Don’t Let Delays Derail Your Projects

Construction Business Owner

Don’t Let Delays Derail Your Projects. Kathy Wells. Wed, 07/27/2022 - 10:36. Supply chain challenges are at levels not seen in decades. The latest issue of the Civil Quarterly reveals a steep increase in civil contractors whose projects have been impacted by the fluctuations in construction materials, from 43% in Q3 2020 to 94% In Q1 2022. There is no sign of this issue abating either, with 90% expecting cost increases in materials in the next six months.

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Roadmap to LEAN Construction – Existing robust integrating planning, procurement, and project delivery

Job Order Contracting

Implementing a roadmap to LEAN Construction and efficient planning, procurement, and project delivery is neither complex nor costly. The benefits of the change include consistent delivery of 90%+ of all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on-time, on-budget, and per detailed specifications. The question is why aren’t LEAN construction solutions being implemented to any significant effect, and why are there so many being used improperly?

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Virginia Leads States In Tech Talent Pipeline, Cybersecurity Rankings?

Business Facilities

Virginia once again earned top spots for both Tech Talent Pipeline and Cybersecurity in Business Facilities' 18th Annual Rankings Report.

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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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What is Ferrock in Construction?

The Constructor

Ferrock is an environmentally friendly construction material used as a cement substitute. It is produced mainly from recycled materials such as waste steel dust and silica from ground-up glass. The steel dust reacts with carbon dioxide to produce iron carbonate, which becomes ferrock after solidification. The hardening process occurs when the mixture of steel dust […].

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Reducing Emissions the Easy Way

Construction Business Owner

Reducing Emissions the Easy Way. Kathy Wells. Fri, 07/29/2022 - 05:00. Reducing carbon emissions is a hot topic in the construction industry and many equipment manufacturers are making strides toward developing more eco-friendly equipment. Ford’s new F-150 is all electric; Volvo is testing the world’s first hydrogen-fuel cell articulated dump truck; and Bobcat unveiled its latest electric compact excavator in May.

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Microunit Communities Offer Starting Point for Gen Z Renters

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Microunit Communities Offer Starting Point for Gen Z Renters. ldeakins. Thu, 07/28/2022 - 10:27. The rise of microunit communities gives Gen Z renters a chance to find affordable housing in high-cost metro markets. Microunit communities are taking over the multifamily sector to meet the needs of Gen Z, the youngest renter demographic. Microunit communities include rental units that range in size from 350 square feet to 500 square feet and feature walkable neighborhoods and amenities like fitness

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New York, San Francisco Top Fintech, Crypto Leaders Rankings

Business Facilities

New York City leads the pack in Fintech, San Francisco is the Crypto Market Leader, and Morgantown, WV tops new Metros For Movers list in Business Facilities’ 18th Annual Rankings Report.

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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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How Tech and Data Improve Construction Practices and Processes

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The challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has required the construction industry to turn to digital tools to successfully adapt to the pandemic and maintain productivity. This disruption has boosted construction's use of technology and adoption.

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May 2022 Construction Industry Stats

Construction Business Owner

May 2022 Construction Industry Stats. Kathy Wells. Fri, 07/29/2022 - 09:41. 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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Overheard in the Big Room: The Future of BIM Across the Lifecycle   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Technology has enabled rapid advancement in almost every sector, but nowhere are its effects felt as greatly as in construction. While humans have been engineering architectural feats for thousands of years, traditional drawings are often siloed, stagnant, and vulnerable to rapid obsolescence. . Building information modeling (BIM) is set to change all that, its revolutionary goal since the 1970s when it was first proposed.

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Texas, Michigan, California Top Industry Rankings

Business Facilities

Texas, Michigan, California have each nabbed top industry rankings in Business Facilities' 18th Annual Rankings Report.

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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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How To Prevent Employee Theft In Your Construction Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

Recent employee theft statistics are increasing, and small business owners are more vulnerable to the problem. The most common embezzlement methods include billing fraud, cash on hand, and check tampering. You may not know how employees can steal from you as a construction business owner. Some standard methods include: redirecting company checks to personal accounts and altering entries to cover up the theft. undercounting change to customers and keeping the balance. seeking reimbursement for no

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Solving Cost Control With Proactive Spend Management

Construction Business Owner

Solving Cost Control With Proactive Spend Management. Kathy Wells. Wed, 07/27/2022 - 10:19. Construction owners, managers and supervisors at every level are familiar with two of the most important factors that affect profitability when operating a construction project: efficient cost control and knowing your cost versus budget in real time. Ask yourself: What percent of the cost going through your company do you feel you understand and have control over the spend?

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Can Rising Mortgage Rates and Waning Competition Counterbalance Housing Affordability?

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Can Rising Mortgage Rates and Waning Competition Counterbalance Housing Affordability? ldeakins. Fri, 07/29/2022 - 10:38. The market is shifting as mortgage rates surge to new highs, but a lack of affordability now could mean more savings down the road. The Fed’s inflation control strategy is proving to be a double-edged sword for priced out buyers who have struggled to find affordable homes in their respective housing markets over the last several years.

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