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Realistic Solutions for Breaking the Commercial Construction Backlog

HardHatChat

Addressing Commercial Construction Supply Chain and Labor Issues. It’s summertime, and the commercial construction season is “heating up.” The Englewood management team senses real momentum in the market: Our clients are active and back in the field addressing the backlog of projects that have been on hold. And we are making good things happen for our restaurant, hospitality, automotive, warehouse, senior living, and retail construction clients.

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Are 3D-printed buildings the future of sustainable construction?

Lets Build

3D-printed buildings have been popping up more frequently over the last few years, but are they a gimmick, or could they be the future of sustainable construction ? As the industry focuses on green construction to alleviate the environmental stresses caused by construction—the sector uses 48% of global energy , depletes natural resources, and is responsible for 38% of global greenhouse gas emissions —construction professionals worldwide are searching for ways to make their efforts more sustainab

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OSHA’s Top 10 Construction Violations [Free Download]

Construction Business Owner

OSHA’s Top 10 Construction Violations [Free Download]. Prevent These Common Mistakes and Ensure a Safe Worksite. mhodges. Thu, 06/30/2022 - 10:24. Are you doing everything you can to keep your work crews safe on the job? Being aware of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) most frequent violations and taking steps to avoid them is a great place to start.

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Construction Industry Trends: June 2022 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Our monthly look at construction industry geadlines, with notes on the materials supply chain, project collaboration, and tackling inflation.

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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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What is SOV in Construction?

The Constructor

A schedule of values (SOV) is a comprehensive documented list of each construction task that constitutes a construction project, along with their.

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The Importance of Trench Safety

Construction Business Owner

The Importance of Trench Safety. hirvin. Wed, 06/29/2022 - 09:36. As Trench Safety Month comes to an end, it's important to reflect on the 13 lives lost in trench accidents so far this year. Trench fatalities are preventable.

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2022 Construction Tips for Restaurant and Other Commercial Building Owners

Wolgast Corporation

The cost and availability of building materials can presently be described as highly unpredictable, so the pre-planning phase has become the key to Restaurant Construction more than ever before! We have strategies to share to get your restaurant or business operating quicker and generate income faster. For any business type, a contractor should be evaluating your architectural plans to offer value engineering for possible savings and material availability.

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Insulation for Steel Buildings: Purpose and Types

The Constructor

Insulation for steel buildings is essential to maintain the indoor temperature and prevent corrosion (due to mold formation). Different insulation.

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Most Common Cranes Available for Rent

Construction Marketing

Before you begin any construction project, it’s important to know your options when it comes to renting vehicles and equipment. One of the most common vehicles to rent is the crane, which is among the most versatile pieces of equipment. Renting a crane can save you money and ensure you have a great experience with your crane. Cranes are useful for nearly every kind of construction project, from shipping to HVAC installation to even shipbuilding.

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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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Homebuilders Keep a Steady Pace as the Market Cools

Pro Builder

Homebuilders Keep a Steady Pace as the Market Cools. ldeakins. Fri, 07/01/2022 - 10:28. As mortgage rates quell heated competition and elevated buyer demand for existing homes, builders are finding ways to offer affordability to a more budget-conscious consumer base. The housing market is cooling, asking prices are dropping, and inventory is on the rise across the U.S., but when it comes to existing home sales versus new construction, sellers and builders are seeing very different market outlook

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FIFA World Cup 2026 To Boost Economy Across 16 Host Cities

Business Facilities

The 16 Host Cities picked for FIFA World Cup 2026 were selected based on transportation, human rights, stadium infrastructure, fan fest locations and training sites.

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How to Get Insurance for your Construction Equipment

The Constructor

If you’re a part of a construction company, you must realize how important it is to have reliable equipment. Without the right tools and.

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Top 10 Construction Companies in the World [SlideShare]

Autodesk Construction Cloud

How the Biggest Construction Companies in the World Are Building Our Cities and Workforce. Saying the construction industry is large would be a gross understatement. As one of the oldest industries to date, construction has skyrocketed over the last thousands of years–and it keeps growing. Indeed, the global construction market is expected to grow to a massive $10.5 trillion by 2023.

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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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15 Types Of Closet Doors | Styles Of Closet Doors | Top Closet Door Types | Best Closet Door Styles

Civiconcepts

Introduction The closet doors are a specific requirement, it remains to be one of the most neglected requirements when it comes to home construction. A perfect type of door for … 15 Types Of Closet Doors | Styles Of Closet Doors | Top Closet Door Types | Best Closet Door Styles Read More ».

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2024 International Energy Conservation Code Will Use a New Development Process

Pro Builder

2024 International Energy Conservation Code Will Use a New Development Process. ibush. Fri, 07/01/2022 - 11:30. NAHB Policy Briefing: New procedure for developing the 2024 IECC; construction job openings, hiring, and layoffs data. National Association of Home Builders. Development of the 2024 national model energy code is well underway, and the process for this cycle differs significantly from previous cycles.

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What Every Contractor Needs To Remember When Negotiating Contracts

Contractor Bookkeeping

Several aspects of the construction business can only be learned through experience. One of them is negotiating contracts. Most people fear the negotiation procedure because it is an intrinsically uncomfortable process. Asking for more money or making personal demands doesn't come naturally to everyone. But with the right toolkit, you can breeze through contract negotiations.

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4 Common Barriers to Managing Project Quality (and Ways to Resolve)

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Every construction site has its own set of complexities. And what happens in the field rarely stays in the field. That’s because a finished project will reveal its quality, or lack thereof, once the building is in regular use. So, the question then is : How can safety and quality managers trust that work is on schedule and still meeting the necessary quality standards ?

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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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How To Prevent Frozen Pipes | Best Ways To Protecting Pipes From Freezing | Top 6 Ways Preventing Frozen Pipes In House

Civiconcepts

Introduction To Frozen Pipes Winter season has arrived and that means we are all starting to pull out our winter clothes and bundling up and try to them keep warm, … How To Prevent Frozen Pipes | Best Ways To Protecting Pipes From Freezing | Top 6 Ways Preventing Frozen Pipes In House Read More ».

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Aging in Place Community Amenities for Wellness and Longevity

Pro Builder

Aging in Place Community Amenities for Wellness and Longevity. ldeakins. Mon, 06/27/2022 - 10:36. From meditation spaces to multigenerational housing units, senior housing communities are changing to meet the needs of an aging demographic. Senior housing communities offer an array of amenities ranging from healthcare and assisted living to pickleball and Wii bowling, but according to Fast Company, an industry catered to older demographics will have to adapt to generations poised to live well bey

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Strategic Sustainability

Business Facilities

Among the growing green markets across the U.S. and Canada, recycling operations, electric vehicles, and supporting technology are making inroads.

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5 Ways to Simplify Complex Project Management Tasks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Project management is tough. You have stakeholders tugging on your shirt for progress updates, financials, submittals, schedules, RFIs, and that barely scratches the surface. Wouldn’t it be nice to cut back on the time you spend getting people the info they need? “As simple as it sounds, having the right information in front of you is essential to managing the stress of a project management role,” shares Esteban Coralles , Manager, Technical Solutions at Autodesk and a former construction projec

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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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Rule Number One as an Exec Overseeing Capital Projects: No Surprises

Jobsite with Procore

Every construction project involves risk, and managing that risk while protecting a company’s profit margins, reputation, and people is just one of a CFO’s many responsibilities. In order to ensure a company doesn’t bite off more than it can chew risk-wise, all opportunities have to be viewed through a lens of mitigating risk, including any partnerships a company takes on.

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Where Have All the Mailboxes Gone?

Pro Builder

Where Have All the Mailboxes Gone? ldeakins. Wed, 06/29/2022 - 10:59. The traditional curbside mailbox is being replaced by clustered multifamily storage vestibules, but there are still inventive ways to personalize your package delivery areas, says Housing Design Matters. The mailbox is often an overlooked feature on residential properties, particularly for those living in multifamily units or master planned communities with clustered mailrooms or storage units.

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Toast Picks Tennessee For New Configuration Center

Business Facilities

Restaurant technology company Toast, Inc. will locate its first facility in Tennessee, creating over 100 jobs in the greater Nashville region.

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Grow Your Career as a Strategic Coordination Leader: A Master Class

Autodesk Construction Cloud

One of the most valuable things any construction firm can do is to digitize coordination. In fact, research by Stanford University found that clash detection done in BIM saves up to 10% of contract value and results in a 7% reduction in total project time compared to traditional model coordination workflows. Despite this, those who are adopting coordination technologies are still managing processes in the same way today as they did a decade ago, before the cloud transformed how teams work.

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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 Owners Are Overcoming Their Biggest Challenges

Jobsite with Procore

The pandemic exacerbated a number of familiar construction industry challenges and introduced new ones. While the construction industry might be past the crisis phase when work came to a halt, many of the challenges that emerged over the last two years remain a thorn in owners’ sides.

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These Popular Bathroom Features Are Here to Stay, Despite What Design Experts May Say

Pro Builder

These Popular Bathroom Features Are Here to Stay, Despite What Design Experts May Say. ldeakins. Mon, 06/27/2022 - 10:49. Despite flashy new product releases and ever-changing design trends, these bathroom faves are standing the test of time. The bathroom is a place of privacy, relaxation, and calm, and despite what design pros may suggest for on-trend finishes or amenities, homeowners are refusing to give up some favorite but perhaps outdated features.

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Arkansas: Closing The Deal

Business Facilities

A steady stream of new and expanding business keeps Arkansas moving, backed by the Natural State's great quality of life.

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