Winning with Safety
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 30, 2019
How Encore Electric developed a Culture of Safety Excellence and was named the safest construction company in America.
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Understanding Other Construction Company Costs And Opportunities To Increase Your Profit
Contractor Bookkeeping
AUGUST 2, 2019
Many contractors are having trouble adapting to the new economy. I have made more mistakes – than ten of the average contractors put together. I've learned a great deal of hard, hard lessons, and worked my way through several "Character Building Moments." What I am about to ask you to do is something I have done for many years during my contracting days, and it still works.
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Floating Columns in Building Structures – Need and Uses
The Constructor
JULY 27, 2019
A column is a vertical member which transfers the loads from beam to foundation whereas a floating column is a vertical member which transfers the.
What's New in Construction Marketing?
Construction Business Owner
JULY 29, 2019
I this article, you will find the Construction Marketing Association’s (CMA) perspective on DMT, including a definition, details about the digital marketing mix of top strategies and tactics, and some insight into the role of marketing technology. .
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.
State of the Construction Industry: July 2019 Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 31, 2019
The skilled labor shortage, new technologies and the possibility of construction jobsites on Mars are the stories that got our attention in July.
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12 Factors Influencing Bearing Capacity of Soils
The Constructor
JULY 30, 2019
The bearing capacity of soil is influenced by many factors for instance soil strength, foundation width and depth, soil weight and surcharge, and.
What keeps you awake at night?
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 1, 2019
Construction industry experts offer information on what is worrying them most about their business and the industry right now.
Accelerating Project Performance
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 29, 2019
Viewpoint clients are using Team to build great projects. And we're making it even easier for them to do so.
The Dotted Line: 7 invoice mistakes that waste money and time
Construction Dive
JULY 30, 2019
General contractors and subs make costly errors that prevent them from getting paid on time. Here is what experts recommend to avoid these issues.
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.
Factor of Safety for Bearing Capacity of Soils
The Constructor
JULY 28, 2019
Factors of safety for bearing capacity is a value which is established based on the type of soil, method of exploration, level of uncertainty in.
July 2019 Construction Industry Stats
Construction Business Owner
JULY 30, 2019
American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau construction stats.
A new museum debuts inside the Empire State Building
BD+C
JULY 29, 2019
This morning, a $165 million, 10,000-sf museum opened on the second floor of the Empire State Building in New York City, completing the second of a four-phase “reimagining” of that building’s Observatory experience, which draws four million visitors annually.
Report: Hotel construction pipeline continues to grow in Q2
Construction Dive
AUGUST 1, 2019
The Lodging Econometrics study found that 2,552 projects were scheduled to start construction within 12 months and 1,374 were in the planning stages.
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 Frost Action in soils and How to prevent it?
The Constructor
AUGUST 1, 2019
The two critical frost actions in the soil are the frost heave and the frost boil. Frost heave is the phenomenon in which the water molecules present.
Gantt Charts in construction: Gain back control of your projects
Lets Build
JULY 30, 2019
What is a Gantt Chart? A Gantt chart is an essential element of most major construction projects these days. Named after the American engineer, Henry L. Gantt, who came up with the idea in the early part of the 20th century, in simple terms it is a bar chart used to display the details of.
Best of healthcare design for 2019
BD+C
AUGUST 1, 2019
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) named five projects winners of its 2019 Healthcare Design Awards. The awards recognize cutting-edge designs that help solve aesthetic, civic, urban and social problems while also being functional and sustainable. Recipients can include healthcare building design, healthcare planning, and healthcare design-oriented research. .
New cool roof technologies adapt to the weather
Construction Dive
JULY 31, 2019
These prototypes solve a common drawback of traditional cool roofs by including attributes that adjust with the seasons.
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.
Installation of Windows in Brick Masonry Walls
The Constructor
JULY 30, 2019
Installation of windows in brick masonry walls need to be carried out properly in order to avoid faults and subsequent failure of walls or deflection.
5 Steps to Project Management
Construction Equipment
JULY 29, 2019
What is Project Management? Following a worker’s certification issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI), it’s a project manager’s job to dictate how to lay out, manage, and execute a project. Software Advice lists the steps to achieving the project’s overall goals.
What is the future of architecture as a profession?
BD+C
JULY 30, 2019
The profession of architecture is one that dates back to ancient times, with a profound impact on the built environment of civilizations all over the world. The evolution of the practice has been relatively slow; while technologies and styles have evolved, the fundamentals today are not all that different than they were historically.
Hensel Phelps secures FAA waiver to fly drones over populated construction sites
Construction Dive
JULY 31, 2019
Using ParaZero’s SafeAir Parachute System, the contractor said it worked with the agency for more than a year to address safety concerns.
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!
Degree of Accuracy in Estimating Construction Works
The Constructor
JULY 29, 2019
The degree of accuracy used in the estimation of various material quantities used in the construction is crucial. This is to prevent cost estimate.
The Case for Class 5 Service Trucks
Construction Equipment
JULY 29, 2019
The traditional fuel/lube truck is a large tractor-style truck with a bed dominated by a fuel tank around 1,000 gallons in size, likely rolling on a Class 7- or Class 8-sized chassis, and driven by someone with the required commercial driver’s license (CDL).
Amenities war no more? Research report explores multifamily market
BD+C
JULY 31, 2019
Bark parks, bicycle kitchens, bowling alleys, dog washing stations, golf simulators, karaoke rooms, on-site daycare, Peloton cycling studios, pickleball courts, refrigerated food lockers, surfboard storage units.
Border wall contractors tapping new building tech
Construction Dive
JULY 30, 2019
Fisher Sand & Gravel, for example, used what it says is an entirely novel cast-in-place concrete system on the privately funded We Build the Wall section.
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!
Important Shrinkage Parameters in Soil Engineering
The Constructor
JULY 27, 2019
The important parameters related to shrinkage limit in soil engineering are shrinkage index, shrinkage limit, volumetric shrinkage, and linear.
Italian Manufacturer Celebrates New West Virginia Factory
Business Facilities
JULY 29, 2019
Pietro Fiorentini recently celebrated the completion of its new manufacturing plant in Weirton, WV with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The company’s new facility in the Three Springs Business Park represents a total investment of $9 million. Mike Graney, executive director of the West Virginia Development Office, addresses dignitaries attending the grand opening of the Pietro Fiorentini manufacturing plant in Weirton.
Gensler’s temporary Pavilion Notre-Dame uses charred timber as its primary building material
BD+C
JULY 30, 2019
Gensler has recently unveiled the design for the Pavilion Notre-Dame, which will provide a temporary place of worship in Parvis Square while the Notre-Dame Cathedral is being restored from the fire that nearly destroyed it just over 100 days ago.
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