cnstrctr
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
I know what you’re thinking, here we go again, another blog proclaiming another lean construction technique to be “the best ever”. Fear not for we at cnstrctr are generally skeptical when it comes to new methods to time proven ways of doing things. So let’s start with something simple – what is lean construction? Lean construction is one of those buzz words going around the industry right now.
Contractor Bookkeeping
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
The business cycle operates like ocean waves that cause a lot of construction business to go out in a year or two. Some grew too fast without reliable financial reporting tools and proper guidance. As you may know, there is an expansion and contraction Isoquant that occurs in all businesses. For construction companies, it is accelerated because of the enormous risks in project work.
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Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Whether you are a general contractor, builder, specialty contractor or subcontractor, it takes labor, equipment and materials to complete a contract’s scope of work. Therefore, when pricing and estimating projects, you must include the time and money required for each in your bids. Here's how to do that properly. .
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Deciding how and when your construction firm should adopt new technologies.
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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.
Construction Marketing
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
A complete how-to guide for construction marketers in need of identifying and selecting a new marketing, advertising, creative, promotion, public relations, or digital agency. No question, choosing an agency partner is a critical decision. This Marketing Agency Selection Guide will help improve the process by defining the reasons for hiring or firing an agency, along with details on eleven (11) types of agencies, and a 4-Step Agency Selection Process.
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Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
The construction industry continues to invest heavily in safety management. Smart contractors understand that safety must be both a core value and a strategic priority. Safety performance affects your ability to bid and win work and to negotiate contracts. As such, safety is a key driver of a construction company’s productivity, quality and profitability.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
Guidelines for the construction of concrete foundations can be obtained from Building Codes such as American Concrete Institute and Indian Standards,
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Why contractors are increasingly turning to leading-edge construction management software to harness data and intelligence for future growth.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
Total construction cost visibility and transparency are available with 4BT’s LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery. Traditional construction delivery methods are incompatible with best value outcomes. Consistently Achieve Best Value Construction Outcomes. Fundamentals of Total Construction Cost Visibility an Transparency. Early collaboration and information sharing of all project participants and stakeholders (AEs, builders, facilities management, building users…) Clearly
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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
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Every year, the federal government and state governments award billions in construction contracts. According to the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS), in 2018, the 20 federal agencies that spent the most on construction awarded $27 billion in contracts. How can you get a slice of that pie? Details here. .
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 14, 2019
It is defined as an admixture that reduces the quantity of mixing water required to produce concrete of a given consistency by 12 % or greater, as.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
The move would offer a lot of benefits for contractors that specialize in school construction, but it has also raised questions about the role that project labor agreements play in the measure.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
The successful integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology leads to the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects on-time and on- budget. While technology is an enabler, its primary function is to reduce the cost of process deployment, improve overall consistency, reduce waste, and enable cost-effective proper oversight. with the result being improved overall productivity.
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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
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Technology can help GCs avoid cumbersome administrative challenges and ensure they are covering potential risks throughout the bid process. For subcontractors, technology can help them automate how they become qualified and improve how they communicate with GCs. Get the scoop on these technologies here. . .
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
Introduced in North America at ICUEE in 2015, the 74-horsepower JCB 3CX Compact backhoe loader targets utility applications, road construction, and urban job sites requiring power and maneuverability in a small package.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
But, according to Transportation for America, federal appropriations and disbursements are two different things, and in the lastt few years, only a small portion of appropriations have been handed out to projects.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Efficient LEAN facilities asset management management can help real proper owner optimize physical and functional condition levels while optimizing capital reinvestment. All the tools and services are readily available to facilities management professional. The biggest challenge for organizations to align asset management objectives with appropriate LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery methods.
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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 Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
Impressed by the convergence of so many noble aspirations (clean energy, jobsite training and modular construction), CBO chatted with Bechtel Project Director for Vogtle, Brian Reilly, and the Chief Executive Officer of Xtreme Cube, Brandon Main, about their work in the Vogtle power plant expansion in Waynesboro, Georgia. .
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
Introduced in North America at ICUEE in 2015, the 74-horsepower JCB 3CX Compact backhoe loader targets utility applications, road construction, and urban job sites requiring power and maneuverability in a small package.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
The Ascent tower in Milwaukee, constructed with mass timber, received approval from authorities to add 9 feet to its vertical height, bringing it to 23 stories by the time construction is finished.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Actionable LEAN Construction Delivery Framework. While it’s important to study Kaizen, Last Planner(TM), Six Sigma, and other LEAN information sources, an Actionable LEAN Construction Delivery Framework is required in order to consistently delivery quality repair, renovation,and new construction projects today. All of the tools and services needed to implement LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are readily available to real property owners that can demonstrate th
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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!
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
. Timeero is a GPS workforce management app built for construction businesses. It provides time and mileage tracking capabilities that give business owners insight into where their teams are spending their time. How many current users? Thousands of users. How do I get it?
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Many types of zero energy (ZE) buildings can be constructed with no added upfront cost, and some commercial buildings can see return on investment in as little as one year, according to a report by U.S. Green Building Council Massachusetts Chapter.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
The contract for the Houston-to-Dallas line adds to existing engineering, design and preconstruction work the team has done under the management of Bechtel in the hopes of starting construction next year.
GCP Applied Technologies
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Protecting long-span bridges. Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 09/18/2019 - 13:41. GCP Applied Technologies. September 18, 2019. Long-span bridges face growing challenges with protecting steel decks. These dynamic structures face strain from growing traffic volumes and from more extreme weather. There are numerous ways that your waterproofing system can help address these issues and help get your new bridge open faster. .
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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!
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
These are good times for tandem drum vibratory roller manufacturers, as well as for managers who are buying them, because OEM compaction technology continues to improve operator proficiency and the asphalt mats produced.
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
The Warren County facility will build the next-generation Corvette, America’s most advanced series-production sports car. - Read: Kentucky: GM Bowling Green Plant To Add 400 Jobs at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
The collaborative event relied on Google Cloud's artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities to solve some of the contractor's biggest infrastructure problems.
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