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What Does Integrated Data Mean For A Construction Company’s Security And Project Management?

Construction Marketing

Construction companies must rely on security to keep their equipment, assets, and people safe on site. If you’re planning a security strategy for your construction company, you must weigh the benefits of integrated data for futureproofing your security strategy. So, what is integrated security data, and how does it benefit your security strategy? Keep reading as we discuss what integrated data means for a construction company’s security and project management.

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The Skilled Labor Battle: Trade School Vs. College

Contractor Magazine

The United Service Workers Union partners with plumbing and HVACR contractors to offer apprentices technical education and on-the-job learning.

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5 Types of Chains In Surveying | Different Types of Chains In Civil Engineering | Surveying Chains Types

Civiconcepts

Introduction to Chain Surveying In the chain surveying method, the actual land areas are divided into small triangles and then each side of the triangle is measured directly using a … 5 Types of Chains In Surveying | Different Types of Chains In Civil Engineering | Surveying Chains Types Read More ».

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A Transformative Approach to Construction Project Management

Job Order Contracting

A Transformative Approach to Construction Project Management that enables the consistent delivery of quality outcomes on time and on budget has been available for decades. Any real property owner with requisite leadership skills and the commitment to fundamental process change can mitigate the excessive financial and environmental waste endemic to the repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction of buildings and other forms of physical infrastructure.

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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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13 Top Viewpoint Construction Blogs of 2022

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The hottest construction topics for 2022 on the Viewpoint blog were hiring and retention, WIP reports, sustainability, and Trimble Construction One.

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5 construction-focused innovations from CES

Construction Dive

From electric and autonomous equipment to AI-powered tracking solutions and cargo-carrying dirigibles, the construction industry’s future was on display in Las Vegas last week.

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FACT CHECK: LEAN Construction and BIM are not the same

Job Order Contracting

LEAN Construction and BIM are not the same. LEAN Construction is a robust process that enables the integration and collaboration of internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams within a common, fully transparent environment, to consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, and new build project on time and on budget and to the mutual satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders.

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Trimble Viewpoint Customers: Join The Network! It's Your Online Community

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The Network is our award-winning online community of almost 7,000 construction professionals who all use Trimble Viewpoint technology solutions.

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5 Ways Home Builders Can Maintain Quality Despite Supply Chain Issues

Pro Builder

5 Ways Home Builders Can Maintain Quality Despite Supply Chain Issues. ibush. Tue, 01/10/2023 - 15:42. It’s OK to swap out building products, but not at the expense of your construction quality standards. Graham Davis. The past two years of supply chain disruptions, compounded by labor shortages, have forced builders to embrace the Marine Corps mantra to improvise, adapt, and overcome.

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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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COVID was construction’s top killer in 2020

Construction Dive

In the first year of the pandemic, construction workers were among the most vulnerable to COVID-19 and its related illnesses, new government data shows.

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Concrete’s cobra effect: unintended results of embodied carbon reduction

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Solomon Colors. By Christopher Bennett, iSCS, CDT; Rae Taylor, PhD; Keith Robinson, FCSC, FCSI, RSW, LEED AP; and Kenneth Hercenberg, CSI, CDT, CCS, CCCA, SCIP AFFILIATE. Recent efforts in North America to reduce embodied carbon in concrete are similar to British solutions to eradicate cobras in colonial India. Simple solutions often create bigger problems than the complex ones they were trying to solve.

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Types Of Bedrooms | 7 Different Types of Bedrooms | Most Popular Bedroom Types

Civiconcepts

Introduction To Bedroom When it comes to designing a home, the bedroom is a space that requires special kind attention. It is the place to retire for the night and … Types Of Bedrooms | 7 Different Types of Bedrooms | Most Popular Bedroom Types Read More ».

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Housing Market Shows First Signs of Normalizing in 2023—Here’s What That Means for Homebuyers

Pro Builder

Housing Market Shows First Signs of Normalizing in 2023—Here’s What That Means for Homebuyers. ldeakins. Thu, 01/12/2023 - 11:45. Sidelined buyers who have been waiting for price reductions and a boost in for-sale inventory may find opportunities for homeownership in 2023. For the past two years, the U.S. housing market has been largely characterized by frenzied home sales, soaring costs, and an ever-widening supply deficit, but according to MarketWatch, conditions seem to be improving.

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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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Contech trends to watch in the new year

Construction Dive

As builders adapt to economic, supply chain and labor challenges, they're turning to technology to boost performance.

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Advance Your Construction Career with Advice from 17 Industry Professionals

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The start of the 2023 New Year is the perfect time to think about how you can develop your professional career. The career path for those in construction has the potential to be rewarding, but you may find that it is challenging to navigate a constantly changing landscape. . To help make it a little easier to get started in the New Year and to focus on professional development that furthers your career, we’ve gathered advice and insight from 17 professionals who are thriving in their roles in co

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Types of Road Rollers | 5 Best Types Rollers | Road Roller Types Used In Construction | Types of Rollers For Compaction

Civiconcepts

Introduction To Road Rollers This Road Roller is essential equipment for road construction, it causes materials like gravel, dirt, and asphalt to become uniformly compressed and level, and also it … Types of Road Rollers | 5 Best Types Rollers | Road Roller Types Used In Construction | Types of Rollers For Compaction Read More ».

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Work at What You Love

Pro Builder

Work at What You Love. ibush. Wed, 01/11/2023 - 14:15. We’ve all heard the adage, “If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” It’s a nice sentiment, and applying your passion to your profession is an attractive idea. It’s also flawed. I love parts of my job, especially putting together and publishing this magazine. It’s the closest thing I’ve found to my brief and educational tenure as a college-aged gofer on a home remodeling crew.

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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 hardest construction jobs to fill

Construction Dive

Some of the toughest positions to staff in 2023 are the most vital.

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The Advantages of Paperless Payroll In Your Construction Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

When you think of payroll, you might still envision paperwork and envelopes given to employees by hand. Even with direct deposit being the norm for years, there is still a significant paper component to manage. You won't find a contractor using inefficient tools on the job site these days. The hammer or the nail gun? No question. While every contractor recognizes the flaws of using ineffective tools, they may still be losing money due to inefficient payroll tools and processes.

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New Analysis Reveals Rising Digital Collaboration Trends in Construction [Infographic] 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction has always been complex. Multiple stakeholders, countless instances of documentation, and rising risk have made it an industry long overdue for a digital revolution. The good news: construction companies are identifying project roadblocks and correcting errors faster by collaborating on a common project platform. . After analyzing collaboration data trends from 2,200 projects, aggregated and anonymized from Autodesk Construction Cloud over the last three years, we think you’r

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As Home Prices Fall, Buyers Are Inching Back Into the For-Sale Market

Pro Builder

As Home Prices Fall, Buyers Are Inching Back Into the For-Sale Market. ldeakins. Tue, 01/10/2023 - 12:03. Despite rising mortgage rates, falling home prices are boosting homebuyer confidence and leading to more consumer traffic in the for-sale market. Mortgage rates are double what they were one year ago, but falling home prices are boosting consumer confidence in a slowing housing market.

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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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Tesla eyes $776M expansion at Texas Gigafactory

Construction Dive

Plans for the 1.6 million-square-foot project were filed with the state on Jan. 9.

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Strategies to Keep Your Restaurant Open during Construction

Wolgast Corporation

A restaurant owner may need to update their restaurant because it’s no longer functioning well, it’s required by their franchisor, or they are just seeking an updated look. Some owners believe that they have to shut down for a length of time and go without income, risking their staff leaving and being burdened by ongoing bills. There are several strategies that can be implemented to keep your restaurant serving customers while remodeling your dining room, bathrooms, checkout area, and even your

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Scope 3 GHG Emissions About More Than Suppliers

ENR Construction

Building owner organizations such as corporations should consider all factors in reducing their scope 3 carbon emissions, not just rely on their suppliers' own calculations.

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Fresh Takes on the Family Entry to Meet the Needs of Today's Homeowners

Pro Builder

Fresh Takes on the Family Entry to Meet the Needs of Today's Homeowners ibush Mon, 01/09/2023 - 06:00 A “family entry” from the garage or driveway provides a practical solution for today's families, acting as both a transition space and drop zone Larry W. Garnett, FAIBD, House Review Lead Designer For years we’ve placed tremendous emphasis on the design and construction of front entries.

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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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Fort Wayne Airport awards Clayco $60M terminal expansion

Construction Dive

The Chicago-based firm will build out the Indiana airport’s East Terminal.

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Wolgast’s 5 Types of Commercial Construction Services

Wolgast Corporation

Having five options for your construction delivery means you can use a builder that provides the most efficiency, value, expertise, and flexibility you need. You can build with speed, quality, and customer service support that best suits your project type. To us, that means that we are comprehensive and specialized in whatever is the best way to complete any type of building and solve our customer’s construction needs.

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EPA To Oversee Keystone Pipe Rupture Damage Cleanup in Kansas

ENR Construction

Line owner-operator TC Energy says it has recovered most of the 14,000 barrels that spilled last month but an 800-person response team remains activated to address environmental damage.

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