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How to Manage Teams in Different Locations

ExactHire - Construction

I love the way grandmothers pack priceless wisdom into colorful phrases. Phrases like “when the cat is away, the mice will play” speak volumes about the human tendency to slack off when the boss isn’t around. Or how about this one: “out of sight, out of mind.” When something isn’t in front of me, it gets pushed to the back of my mind. Maybe you think of these phrases when wondering how to manage teams in different locations.

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Construction Safety Meetings: 7 Key Topics You Need to Address

Safety Services Company

Toolbox talks. Tailgate meetings. No matter what you call them — safety meetings can be an effective way to quickly incorporate safety into your day-to-day operation without interfering with production. But how do you know what to cover in these trainings? We’ve put together a list of the top 7 construction safety meeting topics you should be addressing regularly.

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Specifying the right resinous flooring system

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Tnemec. by Mark Thomas. Selection of flooring materials often starts with the preferred visual appeal based on the Needs of the architect, the interior designer, or the owner. What materials would best meet the aesthetic needs: The warmth of hardwoods, the durability and decorative options of tile, or the economy and cleanliness of vinyl?

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3 Industry Insiders on Attending Post-Pandemic Events

Construction Business Owner

3 Industry Insiders on Attending Post-Pandemic Events. Alex Headley. Mon, 05/03/2021 - 08:32. Matt Abeles , Vice President of Construction Technology & Innovation, Associated Builders & Contractors. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) member contractors embraced the digital world to network and grow business opportunities.

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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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Viewpoint Customer Success Story: Achieving Real-Time, Connected Construction Data

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Dave Steel Company’s Babette Freund Weighs in on Moving to the Cloud and Connected Data Between ViewpointOne, Tekla PowerFab suites.

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How to Achieve 25%-30%+ average construction Savings

Job Order Contracting

If you are wondering how to How to Achieve 25%-30%+ average construction savings, it’s really simple. Just stop doing the same old things that will never work. Schedule a 15-minute introductory call. An average savings on the order of 25 to 30 percent can be achieved when facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build processes are standardized at a program level.

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Fighting Capital Erosion

Construction Business Owner

Fighting Capital Erosion. Alex Headley. Thu, 05/06/2021 - 07:30. In the first quarter of 2020, prior to the onslaught of the pandemic, the nation’s construction industry was thriving, adding more than $900 billion in gross domestic product (GDP) revenue to the United States economy. Both this revenue and high employment levels were the best the industry had seen since 2008.

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From Good to Great: A Guide to Safety Measures When Working Outdoors

The Constructor

Employees who work outdoors face a more significant risk of contracting injury or illnesses than their co-workers who work indoors. Be it the summer.

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Pros And Cons Of Using Secondary Steel In Construction

Construction Marketing

Steel is probably one of the most common and most important materials used in building any structure. Most construction projects, whether commercial or residential, rely heavily on using steel as a primary material. This isn’t surprising since using steel has a lot of advantages. . Using secondary steel for construction projects is becoming more common since it promises the same benefits as primary steel.

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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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Job Order Contracting Program Solution

Job Order Contracting

Paying 11% of total construction value is not a job order contracting program solution in concert with the fiduciary responsibilities of any public sector real property owner. Unfortunately, such a practice is far from rare. Leadership and understanding are critical qualities for any public sector civil servant. Learn more? Making Facilities Repair, Renovation, and New Builds Simpler.

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National Safety Stand-Down Resources

FDR Safety

This week marks the annual National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls In Construction. Led by OSHA, the National Stand Down is a week-long event where companies are encouraged to dedicate specific time to discuss Fall Hazards and more importantly, Fall Prevention. With nearly one third of all construction related deaths being caused by falls, now is an excellent time to address such an important issue.

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How can Embodied Carbon be Used to Reduce Global Warming?

The Constructor

The use of carbon dioxide directly i.e. without chemical modification, or after chemical conversion processes for the production of building.

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Indiana Launches $500M Quality Of Place, Talent Attraction Initiative

Business Facilities

The Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) encourages communities to create shared visions and strategies to accelerate economic resilience, long-term growth. - Read: Indiana Launches $500M Quality Of Place, Talent Attraction Initiative at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Job Order Contract Performance Measurement

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contract Performance Measurement is critical, but often overlooked. JOC Programs can provide significant benefit when designed and managed properly. Unfortunately, they can easily just become an abused process of simply speeding repair, renovation, and new build projects through without proper oversight and at excessive cost. JOC, when properly used, is an integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery method in which the owner provides leadership and oversigh

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Is There Mold in New Construction Homes?

Pro Builder

Is There Mold in New Construction Homes? ibush. Tue, 05/04/2021 - 06:00. Homebuyers seeking a mold-free home shouldn't assume new construction is the answer. A dry home requires proper detailing and attention to moisture management all the way through the construction process. Michael Rubino. Is there mold in the new house I just had built for me and my family?

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Fiber Cement Flat Sheets: Types, Characteristics, Tests, and Advantages

The Constructor

Fibre cement flat sheets are made of an inorganic hydraulic binder or a calcium silicate binder fanned by the chemical reaction of a calcareous and.

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Cost to keep Miami dry over next few decades is $4 billion

BD+C

It will cost at least $3.8 billion over the next 40 years to keep the City of Miami dry from rising seas , according to a draft of the city’s newly released stormwater master plan. That sum, about four times the city’s annual budget, would buy the city new mega stormwater pumps, miles of 6-foot-tall sea walls, thousands of injection wells, and a network of eight-foot diameter underground pipes.

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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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JOC Simplifies Construction

Job Order Contracting

JOC simplifies construction and is an appropriate delivery method for any type of repetitive work, such as concrete work, painting, carpeting, roofing maintenance, HVAC, electrical, ADA compliance projects, design and minor new construction. It also allows for a longer relationship with the awarded JOC contractor as various job orders issued under the contract are performed during the contract term.

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Advancing In Arizona: Not Just A Pretty Face

Business Facilities

Known for some of the most striking views in the country, the Grand Canyon State is proving it’s more than meets the eye, demonstrating success in a variety of key sectors. - Read: Advancing In Arizona: Not Just A Pretty Face at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Acceptance Tests on Fiber Cement Flat Sheets– Part-2 of 2

The Constructor

Fiber cement flat sheets are made of an inorganic hydraulic binder or a calcium silicate binder fanned by the chemical reaction of a calcareous and.

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How Today’s Market Differs From 2008’s

Pro Builder

How Today’s Market Differs From 2008’s. cbroderick. Tue, 05/04/2021 - 09:25. Today’s highly competitive, nuanced housing market has caused buyers to wonder if there’s an impending crash similar to the mid-2000s, but today’s housing fundamentals are largely sustainable, says Zillow. Increased housing demand, elevated sales activity, and price appreciation are three areas causing concern, but these factors are expected to last several years, proving each are sustainable trends.

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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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Raft Foundation (Mat Foundation) | Types & Advantages

Civiconcepts

Raft Foundation is also known as Mat Foundation is a footing spread over the entire area of the foundation transferring the load of the entire structure to the ground by … Raft Foundation (Mat Foundation) | Types & Advantages Read More ».

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SMHC Behavioral Renovation Project Honored with AGC Build Maine Award

PC Construction

PC is pleased to announce that the Associated General Contractors of Maine has selected the Southern Maine Health Care Behavioral Renovation project to receive one of five Build Maine Awards. The award, which was granted. The post SMHC Behavioral Renovation Project Honored with AGC Build Maine Award first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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Less is More: Minimalist Architecture

The Constructor

Have you heard the phrase “Less is More” before? A lot of architects live by this phrase which is often associated with architect Ludwig.

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UMass Medical School’s new Education and Research Building

BD+C

The new Education and Research Building, a nine-story biomedical research building at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, will support the development of therapeutics for some of the world’s most challenging diseases in a high-performance, sustainable environment.

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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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New York: Where Steel Turns Into Sugar

Business Facilities

The historic Bethlehem Steel mill in Lackawanna, New York, built in the 19th Century, will be converted into a $19-million sugar refinery. - Read: New York: Where Steel Turns Into Sugar at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Should I Do A Full Wrap Of My Company Vans?

A David Creation

Wrapping your company vehicles is a cost-effective way to ramp up your local brand recognition. Just make sure you do it right! You can install a 1/4, 1/2, ¾, or full wrap (using printed vinyl), and it can be done on both purchased and leased vehicles in most cases. Just make sure you double-check with your dealership if you’re in a leasing situation to confirm the details of your contract.

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World’s Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge Opens in Portugal

The Constructor

The world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge opened in Portugal on April 29, 2021. The 516 Arouca bridge gets its name from its 516-meter.

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