Women in Construction Paving the Way
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 7, 2022
Real talk on the challenges women in construction face, finding inspiration, and what drives success.
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What are the Applications of Shotcrete?
The Constructor
APRIL 7, 2022
As per ACI 506R, “shotcrete is concrete or mortar conveyed through a hose and pneumatically projected at a high velocity onto a surface”. It is.
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6 Steps Towards Public Sector Efficient Physical Asset Management – Robust Process, Collaborative Teams Valid Data, & Enabling Technology
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 5, 2022
Public sector efficient physical asset management requires robust process, collaborative teams. valid data and enabling technology. Moving beyond traditional methods that are responsible for rampant economic and environmental waste requires that public sector real property leadership focus upon forward thinking and change management. Robust, integrated LEAN asset planning, procurement, and project delivery solutions are readily available to establish efficient physical asset life cycle managemen
2022 Construction Cost Changes
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 6, 2022
2022 Construction Cost Changes. Cost changes you need to know for key construction materials, labor & equipment. Greg Ragsdale. Wed, 04/06/2022 - 10:36. Material price hikes. Supply chain bottlenecks. Skilled labor shortages. The construction industry has never seen anything like the past two years — and it’s showed in the cost of construction work.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
Rooney Rule Revised Provides ESG Opportunity
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 3, 2022
Last Monday the NFL announced at the owners meeting that it had approved adjustments to the Rooney Rule, first adopted in 2003, “to enhance opportunities for people of color and women for nearly all league and team jobs.”. As companies, most that are far afield from the NFL, look to have a positive impact on the world, in increasing numbers addressing ESG governance factors, many businesses are striving to address inequality, including matters of unequal access, historical racism, gender discrim
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Top Construction Benchmarking Best Practices (+ Free Self-Assessment!)
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 5, 2022
How do you compare to your industry peers? Construction contractors should benchmark their processes and systems to ensure best practices.
Free White Paper – Forklifts: Safe Operation & Training
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 4, 2022
Free White Paper – Forklifts: Safe Operation & Training. Keep employees safe & compliant when operating powered industrial trucks. Greg Ragsdale. Mon, 04/04/2022 - 14:31. Powered industrial trucks (PITs) like forklifts are widely used throughout many industries, but they can also be the source of serious injuries. This free whitepaper features easy-to-understand guidance from J.
Construction Labor Costs and Categories – 2021 Review
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 6, 2022
Occupation title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile). (Source: Business Employment Dynamics). Construction and Extraction Occupations. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers. Employment by Occupation. Construction Trades Workers. Boilermakers. Data series. Employment, Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons. 2021.
What is Longitudinal Skin Reinforcement in a Beam?
The Constructor
APRIL 7, 2022
Longitudinal skin reinforcement is deformed bars, wires, or bonded prestressed reinforcement placed uniformly on both sides of the vertical face of.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
5 Reasons to Move to Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD)
Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 5, 2022
The last few years have been a challenge for Singapore’s construction sector. Amid falling demand, spiralling debts and waning investor confidence, the arrival of a global pandemic almost brought the industry to its knees. And, as borders closed, so too did access to the vital pool of migrant labour and the pre-cast components used in built-to-order construction projects.
The War in Ukraine Is Widening a Supply Chain Crisis for Home Builders
Pro Builder
APRIL 4, 2022
The War in Ukraine Is Widening a Supply Chain Crisis for Home Builders. ldeakins. Mon, 04/04/2022 - 10:25. Home builders across the U.S. are feeling the aftershock of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as material prices rise to unprecedented highs. After two years of frequent and frustrating supply chain disruptions slowing new home construction across the U.S., the Russia-Ukraine conflict is creating yet another obstacle for home builders.
Linking The Global Supply Chain
Business Facilities
APRIL 4, 2022
A number of states are now in the matchmaking business, all trying to help companies solve their increasingly complex and demanding supply chain issues.
Types of Maps in Drone Mapping
The Constructor
APRIL 4, 2022
Drone mapping or aerial surveying in construction provides the end deliverables in the form of maps. The two common types of drone mapping methods.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
What Is Superelevation | Superelevation Definition | Superelevation Formula | Calculation of Superelevation in Roads
CivilJungle
APRIL 7, 2022
What Is Superelevation? Superelevation on the horizontal curve is one of the most important features in the construction of the roads. It is very essential to provide superelevation in roads for the safe movement of vehicles on the curved portion of the roads. It helps the fast-moving vehicles to safely pass through the curved portion of the roads with stability.
Lumber Prices Drop as Mortgage Rates Surpass 5%
Pro Builder
APRIL 7, 2022
Lumber Prices Drop as Mortgage Rates Surpass 5%. ldeakins. Thu, 04/07/2022 - 10:04. Rollercoaster lumber prices are falling from mid-pandemic highs after another gain in the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. Lumber prices per thousand board feet dropped 1.5% below their crucial $1,000 per thousand board feet level on Tuesday following another substantial increase in the popular 30-year fixed mortgage rate, which now rests at 5.02%, Insider reports.
15 Cities, Counties Join Green Buildings Leadership Program
Business Facilities
APRIL 6, 2022
In partnership with Bank of America, USGBC LEED for Cities certification has provided over $2 million to accelerate action on climate change, resilience, and social equity.
Types of Elevators Used in Buildings
The Constructor
APRIL 8, 2022
Elevators are mechanical platforms designed to transport people and goods between two or more floor levels vertically within a dedicated shaft that.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
CAD & Construction – It’s Not Just for Designers Anymore
Jobsite with Procore
APRIL 7, 2022
I know what you’re thinking. “CAD? That’s for architects and engineers, right? It’s not for construction folks. We just get the PDFs of the construction documents and make do.” Well, that’s how it was for many years. Things have changed, though, and more and more construction firms are making the move to simple 2D CAD systems. With CAD, they can reduce the number of RFIs they need to submit, check spatial relationships in real time, and do their own site layout and staging.
Meet Pro Builder's 2022 Forty Under 40 Awardees
Pro Builder
APRIL 5, 2022
Meet Pro Builder's 2022 Forty Under 40 Awardees. ibush. Tue, 04/05/2022 - 15:10. Pro Builder is proud to announce this year's Forty Under 40 class of young leaders and achievers in the home building industry. P ro Builder 's annual class of Forty Under 40 recognizes the brightest young talent and next-generation leaders and innovators in the home building industry.
Downtown Pensacola Tech Takes Off
Business Facilities
APRIL 6, 2022
From cyber to bio to IT to AI and robotics, Pensacola is quickly becoming known as a tech-friendly city in Northwest Florida.
Dig World: Construction-Themed Park Opens in Texas
The Constructor
APRIL 4, 2022
Almost all of us have fancied operating the huge construction machines we see on the way. But the idea takes a backseat fearing the hard work and the.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
5 Highly Effective Ways to Inspire Your Team
Jobsite with Procore
APRIL 6, 2022
If you’re relying on money as a motivator, you’re likely only getting short-term benefits. Researchers discovered that how much money a person makes has only a modest relationship to their job or income satisfaction.
Behind the Build: Interview with Jon Klieman, Global Business Development Manager at Convergint
Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 8, 2022
“Don’t just stay in your office and work on a computer. See what it’s like to have someone in the field with an iPad on a construction site.” Constant improvements and innovation are essential to getting—and staying—ahead in the construction industry. Consistently optimizing workflows and finding ways to be more productive allows you and your teams to deliver better work to your clients, in turn leading to stronger results and outcomes.
10 Types of Shovels | Different Types of Shovels With Pictures | Best Shovels For Digging Work
Civiconcepts
APRIL 4, 2022
What is a Shovel? A shovel is a hand tool for lifting, moving, and digging bulk material like gravel, soil, sand, any loose material, coal, and snow. The shovel offers … 10 Types of Shovels | Different Types of Shovels With Pictures | Best Shovels For Digging Work Read More ».
Submerged Floating Tunnel: Principle, Features, and Challenges
The Constructor
APRIL 6, 2022
A submerged floating tunnel (SFT), also called Archimedes bridge or suspended tunnel, is a tunnel that floats in water supported by its buoyancy.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Wages for Residential Building Workers Are on the Rise
Pro Builder
APRIL 5, 2022
Wages for Residential Building Workers Are on the Rise. ldeakins. Tue, 04/05/2022 - 10:32. Hourly wages for skilled workers rose to $28.66 in February as the construction labor market remains tight. Average hourly earnings for residential building workers rose 6% year-over-year from $27.01 in February 2021 to $28.66 in 2022, NAHB Eye on Housing reports.
Delight Your Online Prospects - Converting Visitors Into Clients
Contractor Bookkeeping
APRIL 8, 2022
Businesses are increasingly moving online to expand their reach and provide the best possible experience to their customers. Being online, however, means more competition, so business owners must come up with ways to amp up their game to gain a more significant market share. You won't build a loyal client base if you can't earn your visitors' trust, so companies value social proof so highly.
JX Nippon Mining & Metals Invests $29M In Arizona
Business Facilities
APRIL 4, 2022
The 65-acre Mesa, AZ greenfield site will serve as the new base of operations for JX’s North American and European semiconductor materials business.
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