5 Technology Adoption Lessons Contractors Can Learn from The Avengers
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 15, 2019
We put together a list of superhero lessons that contractors can learn from some of our favorite Avengers.
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Stacking the deck: Marriott International embraces modular construction
BD+C
AUGUST 13, 2019
This fall, the world’s tallest modular hotel—a 26-story, 360-foot-tall building that will be branded AC Hotel New York NoMad when it opens late next year—will start stacking prefabricated and prefurnished guestrooms for assembly in New York City.
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Improper Journal Entry Could Harm Your Job Costing Reports
Contractor Bookkeeping
AUGUST 13, 2019
Journal entries are a quick and dirty way to get transactions in without putting forth the time and effort to enter each transaction. In the short run, you save time; in the long term, you can forget about the accurate. Job Cost Reports. QuickBooks set up right and choosing the correct QuickBooks Version is the most critical part of being able to generate accurate reports including Job Cost Reports all because it is the foundation upon which your entire financial system is built.
How to Use the Spread to Formulate a Better Bidding Strategy
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 13, 2019
The leaders of top construction firms will always ask why they are or are not selected. Objectivity and organizational improvement can mean all the difference between being the leader and the first loser. Find out hoe to incorporate these best bidding practices at your company. .
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.
How to Achieve Economy in the Cost of Formwork Construction?
The Constructor
AUGUST 13, 2019
The reduction of formwork construction is essential in declining the total cost of the project because it accounts for up to 60% of the entire cost.
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LEAN Job Order Contracting
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 11, 2019
OpenJOC(TM) embodies LEAN Job Order Contracting. In summary, the principles of LEAN and integrated project delivery are applied to Job Order Contracting in order to virtually assure high performance and compliance. LEAN Job Order Contracting. OpenJOC Job Order Contracting is a method of repair, renovation, and new construction project planning, procurement, and delivery differentiated by traditional methods by a contractual arrangement, workflows, and information environments that align the inte
5 Digital Policies Every Construction Business Needs
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 15, 2019
If you are not versed in the risks that accompany digital undertakings, it can pose serious threats to your business. The following are some key issues that arise during these digital ventures, what you should know about them, and what you should do about them. . .
7 Cracking Control Methods in Concrete Dams
The Constructor
AUGUST 12, 2019
In concrete dams, cracks are formed mainly due to shrinkage of concrete due to temperature variations. These cracks may develop internally in the.
Project Managers Driving Demand for Better, Faster Construction Data
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 14, 2019
We teamed up with Dodge Data & Analytics to produce an extensive industry report on Improving Performance with Project Data.
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.
How Your Organization Can Implement Collaborative Construction, Implement LEAN Planning, Procurement, Project Delivery and Consistently Achieve BEST VALUE OUTCOMES
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 15, 2019
Col-lab-o-ra-tion: The situation of two or more people (organizations) working to create or achieve a common goal. Proven collaborative construction delivery methods have existed for decades. Today, tools and services are readily available to support any real property owner with requisite levels of leadership and competency. These solutions can consistently assure that quality renovation, repair, and new construction projects are delivered on-time and on-budget.
2019 Financial Insights & Economic Guidance From the Experts
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 12, 2019
Note: the 2019 CFMA Annual Conference & Exhibition conference was not created for the faint of math. These people are experts—advanced professionals who have undergone significant training to get to where they are now. They are controllers, chief financial officers (CFOs), managers, accountants, vice presidents (VPs), and more, all from general contractors, sub-specialty contractors, public accounting firms, heavy-highway contractors, construction management firms and others. .
6 Factors Affecting Lateral Pressure of Fresh Concrete on Forms
The Constructor
AUGUST 15, 2019
There are several factors that influence the magnitude of lateral pressure of fresh concrete on formwork sides. For instance, concrete weight, rate.
How BIM technology sets your company apart from the competition
Construction Dive
AUGUST 15, 2019
Okland Construction knew it was the underdog in the bid for a $100-million-plus apartment complex project. Unlike its competitors, Okland hadn't done a project of this type and scale before. But Okland saw an opportunity and decided to go for it. The company used its Building Information M.
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?
Paris will soon be home to the world’s largest rooftop farm
BD+C
AUGUST 15, 2019
Located on the roof of Pavillion 6 of the Parc des Expositions Viparis porte de Versailles, an exposition center currently under reconstruction, the farm will use aeroponics to grow over 30 different fruit and vegetable species. This technique that requires no soil and arranges the plants vertically above ground in columns that are fed by rain water and biological nutrients.
How to Find the Compact Excavator That Meets Your Jobsite Needs
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 12, 2019
Equipment manufacturers have introduced new compact excavator models that can be tailored to your specific needs. But with all of these options, how do you select the compact excavator that’s right for you? Find out from a Bobcat expert here.
9 Different Types of Corrosion
The Constructor
AUGUST 13, 2019
Corrosion is the process of deterioration of metal caused by the action of chemicals or electro-chemicals present in the surrounding atmosphere.
Denver airport officials fire Great Hall Partners
Construction Dive
AUGUST 14, 2019
The contractor group recently told airport officials that the project would likely exceed the budget by more than $300 million and take an extra three years.
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.
Construction Digital Maturity Ladder (CDML): Measuring construction’s digital future
Lets Build
AUGUST 14, 2019
How often do you report updates from site to office? A simple but crucial question for the outcome of every project in construction. As shown by LetsBuild’s Construction Digital Maturity Ladder (CDML), just 35% of all respondents report progress from the field in real-time or daily. The rest 65% connects with the boardroom weekly (39%).
The Effect of Digitizing Materials & Hauling Asset Tracking
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 13, 2019
An April 2018 industry research report distributed by a construction productivity software company, in conjunction with management consulting firm, FMI Corporation, indicates that a lack of communication and management practices is costing the construction industry billions.
10 Different Market Forms of Timber
The Constructor
AUGUST 12, 2019
The timber obtained from trees is cut into suitable commercial sizes and shapes for various engineering purposes. Some of the common market forms of.
Where contractors are most likely to exceed the budget
Construction Dive
AUGUST 12, 2019
Budget overruns can pop up in any part of a project's budget — specifically, these four major areas.
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!
Pure Michigan Means Pure Opportunity
Business Facilities
AUGUST 14, 2019
With its affordable cost of living, highly skilled workforce, culture of innovation and premier quality of life, businesses are turning to Michigan for new opportunities. - Read: Pure Michigan Means Pure Opportunity at BusinessFacilities.com.
How to Find the Compact Excavator That Meets Your Jobsite Needs
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 12, 2019
Equipment manufacturers have introduced new compact excavator models that can be tailored to your specific needs. But with all of these options, how do you select the compact excavator that’s right for you? Find out from a Bobcat expert here.
3 ‘Giant’ AEC market trends for 2019-2020
BD+C
AUGUST 15, 2019
Every spring, as the BD+C editors connect with hundreds of architecture, engineering, and construction firms for our annual Giants 300 report , we get a compelling snapshot of the business and project innovations—and obstacles—at the nation’s largest AEC firms.
In its largest case yet, New York's DOL recovers $6M in unpaid construction wages
Construction Dive
AUGUST 14, 2019
AGL Industries pleaded guilty to third-degree grand larceny and will have to pay the 500 welders and ironworkers it shorted on overtime pay.
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!
Sequel Wire And Cable Investing $53M In Indiana
Business Facilities
AUGUST 15, 2019
The wire fabrication startup will establish operations in Marshall County, IN, and expects to create 120 new jobs by the end of 2024. - Read: Sequel Wire And Cable Investing $53M In Indiana at BusinessFacilities.com.
August 2019 Construction Industry Stats
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 15, 2019
American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau construction stats, August 2019.
AIA, NCARB help launch coalition to represent complex professions and licensing boards
BD+C
AUGUST 12, 2019
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) are among several organizations who have helped found the Alliance for Responsible Professional Licensing (ARPL)—a new coalition of technical professions focused on educating policymakers and the public about the importance of rigorous professional licensing standards.
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