Nonresidential construction slowed in the first half of 2018
Construction Dive
JULY 25, 2018
Industrial and engineering projects saw strong growth in the first half of this year, but the commercial numbers are sluggish.
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Some useful tips for proper foundation design
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 26, 2018
The foundations should remain as shallow as possible, in conformity with climatic effects and strength of the surface soil; specifically in waterlogged ground. For large underground structure, shoring work design details should be perfectly defined. The structure should be considerably inflexible. Foundation design should be inexpensive & supported with updated technology to curtail piling cost.
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Denver Apartment Project Pushes Limits of Prefab
ENR Construction
JULY 25, 2018
Schedule expedited by collaborative planning of key modules and offsite prefabrication of load-bearing walls.
How impact of trench excavation on adjoining building is measured with rule of thumb
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 25, 2018
The adjoining buildings are greatly impacted with trench excavation and lead to settlement. This construction article briefly explains how to gauge the impact of trench excavation on adjoining buildings with rule of thumb. The two factors are mainly responsible for impact of trench excavation on the buildings: • Soil relaxation because of excavation • Diminishing of groundwater owning to excavation Soil relaxation because of excavation When a trench is excavated adjoining a building, soil relaxa
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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4 Commercial Construction Trends for Restaurant and Food Service Projects
HardHatChat
JULY 24, 2018
It’s already been a busy year for Englewood’s Restaurant Construction division, with a wide variety of projects ranging from ground-up new construction and interior renovations to commercial kitchen work. As such, here are four commercial construction trends our team has observed and anticipates we’ll see shaping more restaurant and food service construction projects in the near future: Tapping Into The Craft Beer Boom.
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Quality in Concrete Construction
The Constructor
JULY 25, 2018
Quality of the concrete plays an important role in the construction field as the concrete is the excessive element in any construction. The strength.
HR, Finance and Accounting Professionals: Learn How to Work Smarter Not Harder at Collaborate 2018
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 24, 2018
HR, Finance and Accounting Professionals: Learn How to Work Smarter Not Harder at Collaborate 2018. In the construction industry, no two days are ever alike. Managing the hundreds, if not thousands, of moving pieces, people and processes and the data connected with each across each project can be an epic task. In the back office, accounting and HR teams are the workhorses that get these tasks done day in and day out.
Safety Around Powerlines: Part I
FDR Safety
JULY 23, 2018
Working around energized equipment can be very hazardous, it is good to know these helpful tips to prevent yourself from becoming the path to ground electricity is always searching for. Overhead lines: One thing to pay attention to when you are at your jobsite is your location and proximity to overhead lines or utility poles. Electricity always tries to find the easiest path to ground.
Securing Better Bonding
Construction Business Owner
JULY 25, 2018
For contractors, securing bonding is the lifeblood of their businesses, but it comes with challenges that range from having the necessary working capital to demonstrating a track record of success. Find out how to overcome these challenges, ensuring your construction business is in a good position to attract a surety, and, in turn, profitable projects. .
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.
Determine Effect of Trench Excavation on Nearby Buildings by Rule of Thumb
The Constructor
JULY 24, 2018
Clearly, trench excavation affects nearby buildings and causing them to settle. The major factors that cause building settlement are soil relaxation.
Meet BREEAM, America’s Newest Green Building Certification
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 23, 2018
If you work in construction, you’re most likely familiar with LEED certification, the green building standard that many building owners aim to achieve. Viewpoint’s Portland headquarters is a LEED Gold building , so we’re certainly familiar with the goals of those who want to achieve green building certification, as well as the challenges along the way.
A Wake-up Message for Employers or An Ounce of Prevention…
FDR Safety
JULY 25, 2018
I continue to receive many requests for assistance on matters involving the control of hazardous energy. In too many situations, an employee was injured and OSHA stepped in with significant fines for violations of 29 CFR 1910.147. I’m proud of our record in helping clients litigate citations/violations and/or fulfill obligations under informal or formal OSHA settlement agreements.
Best Value LEAN Construction Delivery
Job Order Contracting
JULY 24, 2018
Collaborative process and dialogue among Owner, A/E’s, and Contractors drive significantly improved outcomes. This can consistently be achieve through the us of LEAN Construction Deliver Methods, such as OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting. The value of the OpenJOC framework is its ability to provide a systematic approach of eliminating waste so every step adds value for the client and mutual benefit to all participants.
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?
Performance Levels of Buildings Against Earthquakes
The Constructor
JULY 23, 2018
Performance level of structures against earthquakes describes limiting damage condition that assumed to be satisfactory for a given building and a.
Episode 3 – Suicide Prevention
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 24, 2018
A Viewpoint on Construction, Modern Takes on a Transforming Industry. Episode 3: Suicide Prevention. In this episode of A Viewpoint on Construction, we look at the staggering numbers behind suicide in the United States, including the high rate in construction. Hear a moving discussion between our host and Patsy Dunn, CFP with Siteworks Design/Build.
Industry experts talk AI: Benjamin Dyer on the new age of Artificial Intelligence in construction
Lets Build
JULY 26, 2018
Data explosion has already changed the way we design, collaborate, and build in the sector. Both construction software and hardware become smarter and contribute to the creation of a more automated building process. This outburst of smart technologies has empowered the emergence of Artificial Intelligence in construction. With that thought in mind, we present to.
New York construction execs charged with minority fraud
Construction Dive
JULY 24, 2018
Two heads of the now-defunct, Albany-based Eastern Building & Restoration were charged with stealing identities of minority-owned businesses to obtain millions in public works contracts.
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.
Business Facilities’ 2018 Metro Rankings Report
Business Facilities
JULY 23, 2018
Business Facilities' 2018 Metro Rankings Report takes a look at the hot topics in economic development on the city level, including solar energy, job growth, economic growth potential, diversity, and more. - Read: Business Facilities’ 2018 Metro Rankings Report at BusinessFacilities.com.
State of the Construction Industry: July Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 26, 2018
It’s summertime, and we know that means most contractors are busy. But when you get a free minute, it’s worth taking a look at what’s going on in our industry. New technology continues to change how jobsites function, businesses are taking steps to diversify their workforces and a new project delivery method could be on the horizon. Plus, get some advice for marketing and expanding your business in this month’s news roundup.
5 reasons construction software reviews are important
Lets Build
JULY 26, 2018
The construction software or construction management software is a project management tool that will be used by the construction professionals. It is a collection that includes the programs, information, processes that are usually used to perform various tasks while building a structure or while assembling an infrastructure. This software helps in increasing the efficiency, productivity.
Composite bridge withstands twice the load of concrete, steel
Construction Dive
JULY 25, 2018
University of Maine engineers recently used computer-controlled hydraulics to simulate truck loads on its new girder bridge system, which it says can be assembled in a few days and survive a century.
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!
Offsite construction: Why it’s important for the survival of your firm
BD+C
JULY 23, 2018
After you read our new research report on the future of offsite construction ( “New Day, New Mindset: Rethinking Offsite Construction” ) published in partnership with the Construction Users Roundtable and the Construction Industry Institute, you may take away some powerful themes that jumped into my consciousness.
Episode 3 – Suicide Prevention
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 24, 2018
In this episode of A Viewpoint on Construction, we look at the staggering numbers behind suicide in the United States,
Schools outreach pays dividends
Digger Blog
JULY 25, 2018
Loughborough-based groundworks contractor CR Civil Engineering has been engaged in some commendable schools outreach work to rally the interest of the next generation of construction workers. Loughborough-based groundworks contractor CR Civil Engineering has been engaged in some commendable schools outreach work to rally the interest of the next generation of construction workers.
Business Facilities’ 14th Annual Rankings Report
Business Facilities
JULY 23, 2018
Business Facilities' 14th Annual Rankings Report keeps pace with the evolving priorities of economic development and tracks red-hot growth sectors, including cybersecurity and autonomous vehicles. - Read: Business Facilities’ 14th Annual Rankings Report at BusinessFacilities.com.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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State touts paving technology on transportation projects
Construction Dive
JULY 25, 2018
The Missouri Department of Transportation said technology such as intelligent compaction, infrared scanning and mapping software vastly improved some of its pavement construction operations.
Meet BREEAM, America’s Newest Green Building Certification
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 23, 2018
While LEED is well-known in the United States, the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (.
Healthcare market trends 2018: Health systems get leaner, more resilient
BD+C
JULY 26, 2018
Faced with the complexities of value-based payment models and the uncertainties surrounding healthcare reform, the nation's healthcare delivery systems are taking the long view of their operations. “They're looking at everything from organizational structures, staffing, and services, all the way down to the cost of building and operating a facility,” says Mike Zorich, PE, LEED AP, Client Executive with engineering firm IMEG.
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