Lean Construction
MAY 24, 2021
Target Value Delivery (TVD) is a management practice that views the client’s values and constraints as an input to design aiming to minimise waste and maximise value [1]. In comparison to common design practice, TVD is a proactive approach that requires the following shift in paradigm.
Civil Lead
MAY 26, 2021
Estimate of Building Work It is essential to know the probable construction cost beforehand, called the estimated cost for building. Read more.
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Construction Business Owner
MAY 28, 2021
5 Technologies the Modern GC Should Be Using in 2021. Alex Headley. Fri, 05/28/2021 - 07:30. People and material make up the lion’s share of a contractor’s overhead, so it’s no surprise that efficiently managing these is the best way for contractors to improve their profitability. Even in 2021, many general contractors (GCs) use analog solutions like paper and pen to capture and understand these costs.
Construction Marketing
MAY 25, 2021
While we may all try our hand at a DIY project from time to time, there are certain projects that are just too complex for a novice to handle successfully. When it comes time to find a professional for a building job, we all want to find a good contractor to get the job done to the highest standard, and at a price that won’t break the bank. With so many contractors available, it’s hard to know who to choose.
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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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 25, 2021
How connected, cloud-based construction software allowed a contractor to easily complete a challenging project in just 25 days.
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Construction Business Owner
MAY 26, 2021
Stuck & Going Nowhere. Alex Headley. Wed, 05/26/2021 - 07:20. Almost every construction company owner, president or manager is busy — they never have enough time to finish everything on their plate. They tend to take on too many duties. They don’t delegate. And they never have enough reliable employees to help pick up the slack. They view their stacked schedules, overworked temperaments and overfatigued bodies as badges of honor.
Construction Marketing
MAY 26, 2021
Stairs are integral to building design. Well-designed stairways can add value to any structure as it ensures users are safe and comfortable going up and down the steps. They also break up the monotony in modern buildings and even enhance their aesthetics. Apart from adding form and function to a building, it also serves as a cost-effective solution to move people and objects from one floor to another. .
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 27, 2021
From relaxed mask mandates to cybersecurity to racism on jobsites, here’s a look at some of the stories we were tracking in May.
The Constructor
MAY 22, 2021
Earthing is the process of transferring the immediate discharge of electricity directly to the earth plate by using low-resistance electrical cables.
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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.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 24, 2021
Conquering the Compensation Conversation. Alex Headley. Mon, 05/24/2021 - 07:30. Compensation can be an icky subject. While “icky” might be the least technical adjective to use, many business leaders feel their skin crawl as the topics of base compensation and bonuses enter the conversation. Employers feel that compensation is one of the main impediments to attracting top talent, while employees simply want what they feel is fair in the market.
FDR Safety
MAY 25, 2021
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Pro Builder
MAY 24, 2021
How to: Management Tips to Keep Your Team Together. cbroderick. Mon, 05/24/2021 - 11:20. Your best employees need more than money if you expect them to stay and help build your business. Mark Hodges. Recently, a home builder asked me to help solve his biggest organizational challenge: keeping his best employees from leaving. He was facing “super high turnover” from other builders “cherry-picking my best people” and couldn’t understand why it was happening.
The Constructor
MAY 22, 2021
With regards to Biden’s infrastructure plan, the US congress has pointed towards the issues related to the funding for infrastructure. It is.
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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?
Construction Business Owner
MAY 28, 2021
Nominate Your Company's Sustainability VIP. Special section recognizing the industry’s foremost leaders of sustainable practices & programs. Kathy Wells. Fri, 05/28/2021 - 15:52. Construction Business Owner (CBO) Magazine’s Sustainability VIP honor recognizes the efforts and ingenuity of those building a better future for the earth and its inhabitants.
Business Facilities
MAY 26, 2021
The Minnesota Investment Fund is turbocharging growth in the thriving medical device and biotech sectors in the Land of the Lakes. - Read: Minnesota: Building What Matters In The Land Of The Lakes at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Junkie
MAY 25, 2021
The following is a guest article by SentrifForce. SentriForce is a leading provider of managed video surveillance. With intelligent, scalable, and effective security services, you can minimize risk and keep your assets secure. It’s a morbid statistic, but the construction industry experiences more workplace deaths than any other. With so many potential hazards, heavy-duty machinery, and power tools, it’s perhaps not surprising that serious accidents are relatively commonplace.
The Constructor
MAY 22, 2021
Earthquakes cause distress in structural components of lateral and gravity load-resisting systems (beams, columns, load-bearing walls, and shear.
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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.
BD+C
MAY 24, 2021
Advancements in artificial intelligence, sensors, machine learning, and the Internet of Things and Assets are moving digital twin technology beyond the concept stage to where it is emerging as an invaluable lifecycle assessment and management tool for new and existing buildings.
Business Facilities
MAY 25, 2021
Major expansions by Shape Corp., Sugar Creek, and SentriLock will bring more than $55 million in investment to the Cincinnati region. - Read: Auto Supply, Food, Real Estate Tech Firms Bring 485 Jobs To Ohio at BusinessFacilities.com.
Lean Construction
MAY 24, 2021
For all project stakeholders, there has been a growing interest to see more collaboration and fewer conflicts in the design and construction process. As part of this interest, new methodologies have begun to emerge, including the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) methodology.
The Constructor
MAY 25, 2021
Weather is an important factor in the planning, design, and execution of a construction project. It has varied and extensive impacts on the result of.
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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!
BD+C
MAY 26, 2021
Our clients are increasingly asking us how they can construct a carbon-neutral facility and accounting for the embodied carbon of construction must be part of the equation for any carbon-neutral project.
Pro Builder
MAY 28, 2021
Fact or Fiction: Debunking Theories Behind the Housing Shortage. cbroderick. Fri, 05/28/2021 - 09:26. Theories behind the highly competitive housing market range from years of underbuilding to sellers reluctant to list—but are all these reasons true or just speculation? John Burns Real Estate Consulting’s (JBREC) latest analysis tackles the popular rationales to see which are fact and which are fiction.
Civiconcepts
MAY 26, 2021
Sustainable Homes promotes a far better quality of life and involves less waste, higher responsibility, lower life-cycle environmental impacts, less maintenance, and a lot of utilization of eco-friendly resources. … Sustainable Homes | Eco-Friendly House | How to Build A Sustainable House Read More ».
The Constructor
MAY 26, 2021
Artificial intelligence is the product of the constant need for data innovation. It is frequently used interchangeably with the concepts of.
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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!
BD+C
MAY 25, 2021
Extell Development Company’s first project in Brooklyn, N.Y., features the highest infinity pool in the Western Hemisphere, 680 ft above ground level.
Pro Builder
MAY 27, 2021
Could Bamboo Be a Viable Alternative to Lumber? cbroderick. Thu, 05/27/2021 - 10:29. Utah-based builder Concord Homes is ditching traditional lumber and opting for bamboo for new-home construction. The reasoning goes farther than combating rising lumber prices, Concord Homes told KUTV. The builder wanted to use a mix of plywood and bamboo for some time because of its smaller impact on the environment.
Civiconcepts
MAY 23, 2021
The Aluminum Composite Panel is commonly known as ACP Sheet which is made of 3 layers. The first is the Aluminum Surface, the second is the Polyethylene Care or Mineral … What Is ACP Sheet | Types of ACP Sheet | Applications of ACP Sheet | Why Choose ACP Sheet | Uses of ACP Sheet | Advantages & Disadvantages of ACP Sheet Read More ».
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