5 Tips to Achieving the Best Construction Project Management
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Effectively managing today’s construction projects can be a complex, exhaustive process. But it doesn’t have to be.
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Why Your Construction Business Needs You To Say No
Contractor Bookkeeping
FEBRUARY 14, 2020
Being open to new possibilities is a positive trait shared by most construction company owners —but saying yes to all the people you meet and opportunities that come your way can get you into trouble. When we over-commit —especially when we take on projects that don't benefit our business—our stress can hit the roof. It's much hard to be productive when we're feeling burned out and resentful.
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What Is Pointing | Types of Pointing | Keyed Pointing
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
What Is Pointing? Pointing is the term given to the “finish” that sits between the bricks or stone used to build your home. Depending on the age of the building, the mortar used to deposit the stone or brick will be made of lime or, more recently, cement. Pointing incorrectly causes irreparable damage to older […].
Using This Program Could Help You Win Big Government Contracts
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 14, 2020
Using This Program Could Help You Win Big Government Contracts. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 02/14/2020 - 09:52. The United States government’s Miller Act of 1935 is a federal regulation that requires performance and payment bonds for principal contractors on federal construction projects of $150,000 or more. This is also true of state and municipal projects, as well as some privately funded projects.
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.
Migratory Bird Treaty Act Will Apply Only to Intentional Takes
Green Building Law Update
FEBRUARY 9, 2020
Last week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed a rule clarifying that the scope of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act only extends to conduct intentionally injuring birds. Conduct that results in the unintentional (incidental) injury or death of migratory birds is not prohibited under the act. As I described in a 2017 blog post, Migratory Bird Treaty Act Reform is for the Birds , with five federal circuit courts of appeals divided on the question, it is important to bring regulatory certainty
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Tempered Glass for Buildings – Features, Uses
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Tempered glass is a type of glass that is processed by treating the float glass, by applying controlled thermal and chemical treatments, so as to.
Is Tech Adoption Worth the Pain?
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
Is Tech Adoption Worth the Pain? Elizabeth Manning. Mon, 02/10/2020 - 16:39. The question of why commercial real estate construction contractors and developers should be adopting advanced, user-friendly technologies and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is easy to answer. Today’s robust platforms provide employees companywide with “anytime, anywhere” information ranging from budgeting detail, permits, invoices and billing statements, to change orders, time sheets and blueprints from jus
Making the grade: Why school construction costs are climbing and projects are stalling
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
Contractors that specialize in education, such as Suffolk, Hoar and McCarthy say that labor and material costs, higher health standards and tech-heavy designs are causing some clients to go back to the drawing board.
6 Construction Tech Trends in 2020
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Increased integration of technologies Innovation is increasing as shown by advancements brought about by technology, according to an article in Reading Eagle. For example, drones and 3D printing are now more prevalent than before, and may be further embraced by the construction industry in 2020.
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.
8 Types of Cost Estimates in Construction
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 8, 2020
A cost estimate is predicted expenditure of a project which is generally prepared before the project is taken up. It is prepared in different types.
6 Imperatives for Safer Equipment Maintenance & Operations
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
6 Imperatives for Safer Equipment Maintenance & Operations. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 02/12/2020 - 15:11. What you need to do on a regular basis to make sure your equipment maintenance and operations processes are safe and efficient for all your compact equipment.
McDermott requests $105M of executive, staff bonuses
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 14, 2020
The energy contractor, which filed Chapter 11 in January, has asked a bankruptcy judge for $26.8 million in total incentives for 13 management team members with the rest intended for 1,112 other key employees.
Building sensors: A digital crystal ball
BD+C
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
Sensor technology has been opening doors for everything from precisely measuring the impacts of climate change on sea levels to enabling driverless cars to alerting homeowners when to restock their refrigerators.
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 Chezy’s Formula for Open Channels? How to determine Chezy’s Constant?
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
The Chezy’s formula was given by the French hydrologist Antonie Chezy. He related the discharge (Q) of the water flowing through an open channel with.
Gearing Up for CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
Gearing Up for CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020. Find out what’s happening at construction’s largest trade show. Greg Ragsdale. Tue, 02/11/2020 - 11:49. CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 is North America’s largest construction trade show for the asphalt, aggregates, concrete, earthmoving, lifting, mining, utilities and related industries—set for March 10-14 in Las Vegas, USA.
Contractors increasingly involved in shaping blueprints through Generative Design practices
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Proponents of generative design believe that it can streamline the design process and allow contractors to exert influence that is beneficial to a project’s ultimate design.
2019 Economic Development Deal Of The Year
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
We received nominations for projects in nearly two dozen states for our 2019 Deal of The Year awards. Our all-star panel of judges has spoken, so it’s time to reveal their picks for our top three prizes (and nine honorable mentions). - Read: 2019 Economic Development Deal Of The Year at BusinessFacilities.com.
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.
Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement – Characteristics, Construction, and Comparision
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
Continuously reinforced concrete pavement is a jointless concrete pavement continuously reinforced throughout the pavement length in the longitudinal.
February 2020 Construction Industry Stats
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
February 2020 Construction Industry Stats. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 02/11/2020 - 14:19. The Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics each month from several sources, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau, to give you a better understanding of the current state of affairs for the construction industry.
Design-build takes hold in all but 2 states
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
The alternative delivery method is approved for use on at least some public projects in nearly every state, but there is still work to be done on the legislative front, says DBIA's director of state and local legislative affairs.
Forget Class A: The opportunity is with Class B and C office properties
BD+C
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
In the $90 billion U.S. office construction sector, Class A and Class A+ properties are the darlings of every major metro market. Owners and developers of these amenity-rich, high-performance buildings are competing to lure top-notch companies willing to pay the most lucrative lease rates—and to keep them there long-term. There’s certainly plenty of money to be made in building and rehabbing Class A office buildings.
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!
Important Terms in Design of Irrigation Canal System
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
The design of irrigation canal system requires the knowledge of some of the important terminologies and definitions associated with the command area.
Contractor Sued for Firing Worker Following Trench Hazard
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
The U.S. Department of Labor has sued DKS Structural Services and owner Jeffery Kennedy for allegedly terminating an employee who refused to enter a 15-foot-deep trench that did not have adequate protection to prevent cave-ins.
Skanska-Corman-McLean JV to start $463M Maryland bridge
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Once the design-build bridge and roadway construction is complete, the existing bridge will be demolished and used to create artificial reefs in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Exclusive research: Download the final report for BD+C's Giants 300 Technology and Innovation Study
BD+C
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
The final report for Building Design+Construction 's inaugural Giants 300 Technology and Innovation Study is now available for download. . This free 17-page PDF report includes the complete findings from BD+C 's inaugural survey of 130 of the nation's largest architecture, engineering, and construction firms to assess the state of AEC technology adoption and innovation initiatives at the AEC Giants. .
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!
Indian Standard Codes for Brick Work
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 14, 2020
Indian standard codes for brick work are a list of documents that provide general guidance on brick works. These standard codes ensure high quality.
ARA Shows Students Technician Careers
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 14, 2020
The American Rental Association (ARA) held an "ARARentalWorks" Day during its recent trade show in Orlando, Florida, to introduce hundreds of local trade and technical students to service technician careers in the rental industry.
Commercial, multifamily construction starts rise 11% YOY in top 20 metros: Dodge
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
The top 10 metros in the combined category were responsible for 45% of all starts, but multifamily dips will "affect more metros in the coming year," according to a recent Dodge Data and Analytics report.
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