Construction Business Owner

MARCH 28, 2024

Mastering Crisis Management in Construction ccapoccia Thu, 03/28/2024 - 18:38 In a landscape where some degree of crisis is an inevitability, the construction industry stands at the forefront: The stakes are high and the margin for error is slim. From equipment collapses to on-site accidents, the potential for crises looms large. Heather Ripley, CEO of Ripley PR and expert in crisis management, sheds light on the significance of preparing a plan for business leaders.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 27, 2024

Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 29, 2024

Contractors like you know how to pound nails, pour concrete, build homes and commercial structures, bend pipe and pull wire, install roofs, lay carpet, paint walls, and perform a thousand other tasks. So why are you not enjoying the same standard of living as other professionals? Because you are doing all of those things for anybody and everybody who asks you to.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 28, 2024

Public procurement of construction services could be improved through the adoption of currently available best management practices. While most organizations are aware of the rampant economic and environmental waste associated with construction, associate repair, renovation, and maintenance projects, focus continues be upon largely upon simply “getting project done” While there may be restrictions with respect to competitive, fixed price contracts there is a significant opportunity t

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 26, 2024

Promote to rotator No Rotator Image Status of webinar Featured Understanding the basics of construction accounting. Thu, 05/16/2024 - 12:00 1:00 p.m. Central When a contractor has decided it’s time to make the transition from standard accounting methods and tools to construction-specific accounting methods and tools, it’s best to start by reviewing the fundamentals of construction accounting and what role it will play in the contractor’s business.

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The Constructor

MARCH 26, 2024

Plain cement concrete (PCC) is a fundamental component of building construction, serving to prevent direct contact between reinforcement concrete and soil or water. This article delves into the intricacies of laying PCC, offering insights into the materials used, the procedure, dos and don’ts, and the advantages it brings to construction projects.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2024

Sustainable Facilities Management Practices involve a clear set of objectives, methods, and processes aimed at maximizing performance of the built environment with respect to economic and environmental resources in concert with meeting organizational mission needs. Concurrent planning, design, construction, and operation throughout the lifecycle of a built structure across disparate multidiscipline teams operating in a transparent and collaborative manner, in concert with real property owner lea

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HardHatChat

MARCH 26, 2024

Selecting the right national commercial construction general contractor is a critical decision that can significantly impact the success of your construction project. Over the past 20+ years, with 2500 completed commercial construction projects, we have learned that it takes more than a great price to win a bid. Our national retail, restaurant, hospitality, senior living, industrial, and automotive clients are very clear about what factors they look for when it comes time to award a project.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 27, 2024

Promote to rotator No Rotator Image Status of webinar Featured Maximize profit in your construction business. Thu, 05/09/2024 - 12:00 1:00 p.m. Central When properly implemented, 3D reality capture — from a progress management platform, terrestrial laser scanner, or mobile mapping device — lets your team collect, analyze, monitor, and integrate field data for a variety of specific uses.

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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.

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The Constructor

MARCH 25, 2024

Anti-termite treatment is a crucial chemical procedure conducted for soil, masonry, wood, and electrical fixtures to establish a chemical barrier against subterranean termites, both before and after construction. This article delves into various facets of anti-termite treatment, encompassing anti-termite chemicals, pre and post-construction procedures, preventive measures, safety protocols, as well as advantages and disadvantages associated […] The post Anti-Termite Treatment – Types

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 27, 2024

Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

MARCH 29, 2024

P6 Training in Sunny Honolulu, HI Our next P6 Training opportunities are coming up this May 2024 in sunny Honolulu, HI. Please register soon if you’re interested in attending. The cost for the 2-day training is $1,600, with a $150 Early Bird registration discount if registration is received by April 15. Discounts are also available for 2 or more attendees.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 28, 2024

The Key Bridge’s modest protections couldn’t stop the 984-foot cargo ship, but safeguards strong enough to do so would be impractical, experts say.

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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?

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The Constructor

MARCH 28, 2024

What Is Backfilling? In the construction, backfilling stands as a pivotal process, essential for fortifying and supporting the foundations and structural components of buildings. It involves the replacement or reuse of excavated soil to ensure the structural integrity of a project. Factors affecting Backfilling in Foundation Several factors play crucial roles in the backfilling process: […] The post Backfilling in Foundation : Types and Procedure appeared first on The Constructor.

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Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 25, 2024

Along with your logo, promotional materials, and website, your building and location strategy are considered part of your marketing mix and how you reach your target audience. When starting to search for the perfect site for positioning your business, put on your marketing hat and consider how the location will help you to fulfill your product, place, price and promotion.

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BD+C

MARCH 28, 2024

Workplace campus design philosophy: People are the new amenity 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/28/2024 - 10:33 Office Buildings Nick Arambarri, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB, Director of Commercial, LPA, underscores the value of providing rich, human-focused environments for the return-to-office workforce. Nick Arambarri, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB Office Buildings Headquarters Designers Building Owners When leasing agents take clients to see buildings, they know what’s important: people.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 29, 2024

The heads of Turner, Mortenson, Gilbane, AECOM Hunt and Powers & Sons in the Windy City talk inclusion, overcoming stereotypes and market dynamics.

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The Constructor

MARCH 29, 2024

All the bricks to use in construction are soaked well in water so that they don’t absorb water from the mortar. Mortar is spread on the top of the foundation course over an area to be covered by the edges of the wall. The corner of the wall is constructed first. The excess mortar from the sides will squeeze out, which is cleaned off with trowel. The level and the alignment are checked.

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Contractor Magazine

MARCH 28, 2024

Improving efficiencies and achieving net-zero goals through district heating and cooling isn’t necessarily new, but the conversation continues to gain momentum.

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BD+C

MARCH 26, 2024

Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe 0 qpurcell Tue, 03/26/2024 - 08:03 Security and Life Safety HMC Architects' PreK-12 Principal in Charge, Sherry Sajadpour, shares insights from school security experts and advisors on PreK-12 design strategies. Sherry Sajadpour K-12 Schools Designers Architects Interior Architecture Security and Life Safety Ensuring the safety and security of students and staff is a top priority for school districts nationwide.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 26, 2024

Digital transformation spurred a 46% year-over-year increase in these high-tech builds, according to CBRE, with even bigger numbers on tap for 2024.

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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!

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ENR Construction

MARCH 27, 2024

Sublime Systems electrochemical-created cement was used for the first time by Turner Construction, acting as its own self-perform concrete contractor, on a Boston area mud mat placement.

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Contractor Magazine

MARCH 29, 2024

Motivating and encouraging the MEP industry’s next generation to develop their leadership skills is a focus for Gopffarth during his presidential term.

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BD+C

MARCH 29, 2024

Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions 0 qpurcell Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:18 Sustainability Chris Forney, Principal, Brightworks Sustainability, and Rob Atkinson, Senior Project Manager, IA Interior Architects, share the misconceptions about carbon offsets and identify opportunities for realizing a carbon-neutral building portfolio. Rob Atkinson and Chris Forney Office Buildings Headquarters Architects Regulations Energy Efficiency Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Constructi

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Construction Dive

MARCH 29, 2024

The Federal Highway Administration described the funds as “a down payment” toward the rebuilding and recovery effort.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 27, 2024

ENR Publisher, Scott Seltz and BNP Engage President, Ben LeDonni discuss how they can work together to help AEC companies and companies marketing to the AEC industry enhance their marketing efforts in this exclusive interview.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 29, 2024

Contractors like you know how to pound nails, pour concrete, build homes and commercial structures, bend pipe and pull wire, install roofs, lay carpet, paint walls, and perform a thousand other tasks. So why are you not enjoying the same standard of living as other professionals? Because you are doing all of those things for anybody and everybody who asks you to.

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Construction Today

MARCH 26, 2024

AI is undoubtedly becoming one of the most revolutionary developments happening in construction. With each new update, the software is able to inform, improve and innovate operations across the sector. But what are the implications? This month’s Main Interview platforms Usman Shuja, the CEO of Bluebeam, a construction software business, who discusses how we can best utilize AI as a force for good… Source The post Construction Today hears from Usman Shuja, Bluebeam CEO, about how to n

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