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3 Key Takeaways from Adaptive Reuse Projects

Construction Business Owner

3 Key Takeaways from Adaptive Reuse Projects. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 02/03/2021 - 07:14. Adaptive reuse projects can be tricky. It is a great way to keep an existing (often unused or abandoned) structure and give it a new life. But these projects don’t come without their own unique set of challenges.

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7 Common Construction Estimating Mistakes

Learn Civil Engineering

Have you ever read about “Common Construction Estimating Mistakes”? let’s read the awesome post ?? Before any construction happens, contractors need to plan everything to ensure no issues happen and that the construction process goes smoothly. Most construction contractors never miss anything during the initial planning because a single detail left out could hurt the […].

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Three Ways Data Leads to Coaching Opportunities

Construction Equipment

Machine data can help identify operator behaviors that can be changed quickly and easily through coaching, especially when the dealership carries the message.

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The 7 Biggest Construction Safety Stories of 2020

Construction Junkie

2020 was a challenging year in many respects, but none greater than from a safety standpoint. The coronavirus pandemic placed the notion of “people over profits” under the microscope, while also balancing the needs of their employees to continue to make an income under difficult circumstances. While the pandemic was a large part of the construction safety conversation last year, there were several other developments to take note of for your projects in the future.

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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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The Benefits Your Firm Can Realize in Employing Remote-Controlled Demo

Construction Business Owner

The Benefits Your Firm Can Realize in Employing Remote-Controlled Demo. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 02/05/2021 - 08:56. Change has always been a constant in the construction and demolition industry. Contractors, workers and project managers pushing for safer, more productive solutions have transformed the modern jobsite from a buzzing hive that relied predominantly on manual labor to a streamlined operation dominated by hard-hitting machines.

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How to Plan for Cold Weather Masonry Construction?

The Constructor

Cold weather masonry construction demands several precautions to be taken by the builders. To avoid seasonal delays associated with cold weather.

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TN Chamber of Commerce Virtual Safety Training: How to Transform Your Safety Culture

FDR Safety

FDRsafety is excited to partner with the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry for the second session of our three part Virtual Safety Training series on February 11th 2021. Led by our Vice President, Steve Hawkins , the presentation will focus on “How To Transform Your Safety Culture” In a world where safety is addressed in a “how to” be safe manner, it’s time to address the “why” This course leads employees on a journey of self-reflection and realizations on wh

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Why the Key to Reducing Turnover Lies in Workforce Engagement

Construction Business Owner

Why the Key to Reducing Turnover Lies in Workforce Engagement. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 02/04/2021 - 22:13. Data from the Gallup Organization suggests that 85% of the global workforce is not engaged in their jobs, resulting in an economic consequence of approximately $7 trillion in lost productivity.

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4BT JOC Solution – Best Value JOB ORDER CONTRACTING

Job Order Contracting

If your organization would like to better reflect and respect the concerns and values of your stakeholders and not just push paper around, read on. Agility, adaptability, and customer centricity are fully supported by the 4BT JOC Solution. The 4BT JOC Solution was developed to address the many unforeseen risks and unanticipated costs associated with traditional JOC offerings.

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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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How to Carry out Concrete Cubes Sampling as per IS 456?

The Constructor

The compressive strength test is one of the most important tests performed on concrete. This test gives a fair idea about the quality of the concrete.

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5 Tips to Install a PTAC Unit

Construction Marketing

If you want to ensure effective climate control without dealing with complicated ductwork, the best solution is to install a PTAC unit. Unfortunately, the installation process can be a little tricky. Whether you’re planning to install a new or refurbished PTAC unit , you must be careful with any actions you do to avoid issues in the future. Regardless of your knowledge about PTAC units, below are some of the ways on how to install one properly: 1) Choose the Right Area to Install Your PTAC Unit.

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PFAS in a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment?

Green Building Law Update

The question de riguer in commercial real estate transactions is if PFAS is included in a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment? As made clear by the January 14, 2021 EPA action, the response is “no” that the standard practice for environmental site assessments in the vast majority of places does not consider PFAS, however, Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances are a group of more than 4,000 man-made chemicals that include PFOA, PFOS, GenX, and many other chemicals.

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Construction Critical Success Factors – Upskilling Owners

Job Order Contracting

Construction critical success factors span principles, systems, culture, and teams. Whether projects involve repair, renovation, maintenance, or new builds, the integration of planning, procurement, and project delivery is needed across all participants and stakeholders on an early and ongoing basis. Continuous and competent real property owner leadership is a critical success factor.

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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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Disposable Face Masks for Construction of Roads

The Constructor

In a breakthrough study, researchers at the RMIT University have developed a sustainable way to dispose of face masks by recycling them to make.

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Learn How to Check Your Construction Equipment Management Pulse

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Learn how Trimble PULSE can deliver smarter equipment management in this Take 15 webinar.

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Const. Spending Diverges In Dec.

Construction Equipment

Construction spending in December totaled $1.49 trillion, an increase of 1.0 percent from the pace in November and 5.7 percent higher than in December 2019. But the gains were limited to residential construction, which soared 3.1 percent for the month and 20.7 percent year-over-year.

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JOC Contractor

Job Order Contracting

What defines a great JOC Contractor? Experienced professional Ability to manage multiple projects at multiple locations simultaneously Consistent delivery of high quality on-time and on-budget Capable of managing a number of subcontractors Responsive with a “can do” attitude Support of for MBE/WBE initiatives Sponsors development of subcontractors through mentorship and training Routine open communications with the owner’s team Non-adversarial approach to project scoping and negotiations Coopera

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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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Video: Virgin Hyperloop’s Passenger Experience Vision for the 21st Century

The Constructor

On 27th January 2021, Virgin Hyperloop shared its vision for the future of high-speed transportation, taking viewers on a virtual hyperloop journey.

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How to Ease the Onboarding Process for Native Spanish Speakers in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

5 tips to help construction human resources teams better serve their Spanish speaking employees during the hiring process.

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New HVAC Could Help Slow Covid-19

Construction Equipment

On Tuesday, the U.S. Army was issued a 20-year utility patent for indoor ventilation modeling and control software for reducing the concentration of contaminants like viruses. The patented HVAC system was invented by Mark D. Ginsberg from the Construction Engineering Research Lab in Illinois.

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Healthcare design in a post-COVID world

BD+C

America’s healthcare sector found itself in an ambivalent state in late 2020, as the coronavirus raged relentlessly across the country and as the distribution of two newly approved vaccines started rolling out to inoculate vulnerable population groups. .

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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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How can we use magnetic levitation method in civil engineering?

The Constructor

How can we use magnetic levitation method in civil engineering? The post How can we use magnetic levitation method in civil engineering? appeared.

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Amazon Locating New Sortation Center, Delivery Station In Lubbock

Business Facilities

The company’s first sort center in Lubbock, TX will employ hundreds of associates while the new delivery station will create more than 100 new full- and part-time jobs. . - Read: Amazon Locating New Sortation Center, Delivery Station In Lubbock at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Daimler Trucks Tests Augmented Reality for Aftermarket

Construction Equipment

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced today the success of its initial pilot with Microsoft’s HoloLens augmented reality technology as a viable method of virtual collaboration with dealers and customers.

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The historic Maryland Theatre is reborn in Hagerstown

BD+C

In February 1974, a fire destroyed the Maryland Theatre’s original apartment building facade and ground floor theatre entrance, leaving a permanent void along the street fabric in Hagerstown, Md. .

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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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What are the purposes for building dams in semi-arid regions?

The Constructor

What are the purposes for building dams in semi-arid regions? The post What are the purposes for building dams in semi-arid regions? appeared first.

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Delaware Gaining 152 Jobs With Three Company Expansions

Business Facilities

Two manufacturing companies and one chemical company are growing in Delaware, bringing approximately $13 million in capital investment to the First State. - Read: Delaware Gaining 152 Jobs With Three Company Expansions at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Deere Launches 'Performance Tiering Strategy'

Construction Equipment

Developed in response to evolving customer needs and expectations, John Deere launches its Performance Tiering Strategy, delivering a range of products at different levels of capability and user experience.

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