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6 Tips to Create a Jobsite That Can Handle Any Problem

Construction Business Owner

It is imperative to make safety a priority. As an equipment owner, it is up to you to communicate proper safety tips to promote a safer work environment, as well as reduce the risk of accidents that could result in injuries. Follow these tips to create a jobsite that is ready to handle any potential issues thrown its way, without ever missing a beat.

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The 40 Best Construction Podcasts

Lets Build

What are podcasts? If you are reading this article, you probably know the answer to that question. But for those of you who don’t, here is a quick reminder: Podcasts are radio shows you can subscribe to, download to your phone or computer, and listen to anywhere you like. With a few exception, they are completely free of charge. Why do people listen to podcasts?

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Mold can be Arrested in the Marketplace

Green Building Law Update

Concern about exposure to indoor mold has been increasing as the public becomes sensitive to issues of building occupant health and wellbeing. Mold problems in buildings have in large measure been exacerbated by changes in building codes and construction practices that began in the 1970s. In the quest to be more energy efficient, buildings are more tightly sealed, with minimum ventilation rates that are intended to provide indoor air quality that is acceptable to human occupants but often has th

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Strategic Considerations for a JOC Program

Job Order Contracting

Strategic Considerations for a JOC Program include a thorough Evaluation of Objectives, Goals, and Appropriateness. Development and review of Strategic Considerations for a JOC Program improve the value and overall success for all participants and stakeholders. An owner’s review of the historical type and volume of construction work is the first step.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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What Lies Ahead for UAS in the Construction Industry

Construction Business Owner

With several months of the FAA small aircraft regulations in place, certain trends are beginning to emerge pertaining to UAS use and the legal issues surrounding it. Andy Osantowske, a senior unmanned systems analyst with Evans Incorporated, caught up with CBO to talk about what he is seeing in the construction airspace. Evans Incorporated is a consulting firm located in Falls Church, Virginia.

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How Brexit Will Affect The Construction Industry – Infographics

Lets Build

The UK remains uncertain of the full impact the EU referendum will have and how Brexit will actually affect the construction industry. There are many hypotheses surrounding the future of the UK , but taking a look at the big picture and how Brexit will affect the construction industry can provide some insight into what the industry may come up against, post Brexit.

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Structuring a Job Order Contract

Job Order Contracting

Here are a few considerations for structuring a job order contract and implementation. A JOC contract includes one or more coefficients, a JOC unit price book , UPB, (which is typically updated annually for pricing and potentially new line items, and for greatest value is locally researched) , and has a duration ranging from one year to five years. The JOC contract is generally issued with a 12-month term followed by up to four option years.

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3 Methods to Finding More Skilled Labor

Construction Business Owner

Growth in construction over the past 5 years was capped off by a record-setting 2016, which saw United States spending reach nearly $1.2 trillion—a 4.5-percent increase over 2015, according to a report by JLL Research. The outlook for 2017 is even more bullish, according to Wells Fargo’s Construction Industry Forecast 2017, “with significant talk in all areas of the need for increased infrastructure spending.

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Komatsu and Trimble Partner on New API

Construction Equipment

Trimble and Komatsu have announced they are working together to develop an Application Program Interface (API) to enable compatibility between their software platforms to improve users ability to exchange 3D construction site data. The companies said the effort will make managing mixed earthworks fleets easier and allowing for a more holistic view of site operations.

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Mr. Ethics - July 2017

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics, We recently submitted a bid for the construction of a new bridge. In accord with the bid documents all bids were to be evaluated on a point system. The public owner was to evaluate each bid according to its conformance with plans and specifications. Another team was going to assess the aesthetic aspects of the proposed bid design. At the bid opening we were advised that was decided to combine the evaluation teams.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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LEAN Operations Maintenance Management

Job Order Contracting

METRICS for LEAN Operations Maintenance Management. LEAN Operations Maintenance Management improves use of existing resources and better supports organizational needs. METRICS for LEAN Operations Maintenance Management provide o ngoing performance measurement to support informed, information-based, decision making and help to maximize the use of available resources.

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Why Some Contractors Hate Surety Bonds

Construction Business Owner

Yes, surety bonds can be a hassle. But the likely reason some contractors dislike them is that they can’t get them. Think about it. Contracting is a risky endeavor with many opportunities for something to go wrong that can create a negative impact on cash flow. Maybe the project or conditions are not what was anticipated, or the contractor needs more resources than expected.

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Volvo Makes Driver Assist Tech Standard on VNR, VNL Series

Construction Equipment

Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA) is standard on Volvo Trucks’ new VNR and VNL series of Class 8 trucks. Above: The Bendix system relies on data from a front bumper-mounted radar sensor and a windshield-mounted camera. VADA incorporates Bendix Wingman Fusion, a camera- and radar-based collision mitigation system. Sensors detect metallic objects and vehicles that are stationary or braking in front of the truck.

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Mr. Ethics - July 2017

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics, We recently submitted a bid for the construction of a new bridge. In accord with the bid documents all bids were to be evaluated on a point system. The public owner was to evaluate each bid according to its conformance with plans and specifications. Another team was going to assess the aesthetic aspects of the proposed bid design. At the bid opening we were advised that was decided to combine the evaluation teams.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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.

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LEAN Construction for Facilities Renovation, Repair, Minor New Construction

Job Order Contracting

LEAN Construction for Facilities Renovation, Repair, Minor New Construction. LEAN Construction for Facilities Renovation, Repair, Minor New Construction can delivery 90%+ of construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all parties involved. This is possible if the processes and tools used are independent and objective, and LEAN best management practices (BMPs) are adopted and maintained.

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How to Keep Your Company’s HR Competitive

Construction Business Owner

This year has already proven to be one of dramatic change for businesses in all industries. In fact, the stakes may be as high as they have ever been for human resources (HR) compliance. To take a step in the right direction, read the regulatory “cheat sheet” below to help you improve your company’s HR practices in six areas of HR compliance.

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Video: New Class 8 Mack Coming Down the Road

Construction Equipment

Mack Trucks posted a new website promoting its soon-to-be-unveiled Class 8 highway tractor as part of the company's 'virtual launch event' this September. So far, hints about the new Mack are still cloudy but Mack has been targeting fuel efficiency this year with its mDRIVE, Automatic Standby Mode, and new MP8 engine with turbo compounding. The website carries one active video and has six more lined up.

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University of Idaho Arena plans to make timber a focal point

BD+C

A new $30 million, 4,700-seat sports arena will house several of the University of Idaho’s sports programs, including men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball, when it completes in 2020. Designed by Hastings + Chivetta Architects, with Opsis Architecture as the Architect of Record, University of Idaho Arena will also serve as a gathering space for academic events, special concerts, and meetings.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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Construction Collaboration Requires Common Terms

Job Order Contracting

Efficiency is driven by collaboration and construction collaboration requires common terms, as well as standardized, locally researched cost cost data, and LEAN delivery methods. activity – task or tasks that contribute to completion of deliverables (products and/or services). agreement: a fully executed (signed by appropriate parties) between the demand organization and the provider of services and products that clearly describes requirements in sufficient detail, including conditions,

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What Happened at the 2017 CFMA Conference?

Construction Business Owner

The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) is dedicated to serving the educational needs of construction financial professionals. Membership in CFMA is represented by all types of general contractors, specialty trades and construction managers, with a large number of professionals in the accounting, insurance, surety, software, legal and banking industries.

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Pennsylvania Townships Allege Fracking Contamination

Construction Equipment

Twelve households in West Whiteland and Uwchlan townships in Pennsylvania reported contaminated well water in Chester County, Pennsylvania, causing Sunoco Pipeline LP to temporarily halted construction on its Mariner East 2 pipeline last Friday. Sunoco tested private water wells in the area to determine if its horizontal directional drilling caused the murky water by introducing bentonite clay into water supplies.

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Molson persuades Galldris to go with Hyundai

Digger Blog

Here is Galldris Construction, working on a massive development project in Silvertown on the north bank of the River Thames in East London. Here is Galldris Construction, working on a massive development project in Silvertown on the north bank of the River Thames in East London.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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!

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LEAN Construction Improves Success

Job Order Contracting

LEAN Construction Improves Success. LEAN construction delivers over 90% of projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all parties. The most widely used types are Integrated Project Delivery, IPD for major new construction, and Job Order Contracting, JOC, for renovation, repair, and minor new construction. Lean construction requires a balance of strategic, tactical and operational considerations.

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7 noteworthy multifamily projects: posh amenities, healthy living, plugged-in lifestyle

BD+C

Multifamily developers and Building Teams continue to push the envelope when it comes to creating places that wow potential renters and owners. The following projects are indicative of the types of cutting-edge amenities and features that multifamily tenants and owners are coming to expect from new developments. . . . 1. L.A. NEIGHBORHOOD GETS ‘MICROPOLITAN’ TREATMENT.

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JBG SMITH Chooses Maryland For New Headquarters

Business Facilities

The publicly traded real estate investment trust will employ 425 people and occupy 95,000 square feet of a new high-end, class-A office building in Bethesda, MD. - Read: JBG SMITH Chooses Maryland For New Headquarters.

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Twitter and customer service (for AEC businesses)? — Aw, sure

Construction Marketing Ideas

This Social Media Today article, How to Nail Customer Service on Twitter (Plus 8 Brands Who Have) provides a reminder of some basic principles behind great customer service, that is, actually delivering it, not announcing you provide it. I doubt many AEC businesses, certainly in the ICI world, will practically want to focus their customer […].

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Women in Construction should stop worrying about the glass ceiling!

DebunkTheBIM

Women in Construction should stop worrying about the glass ceiling and focus on appreciating the glass cage they are afforded. I rarely, if ever reach for the ‘gender’ card to boost arguments close to my professional heart. You can look through hundreds of my blog-posts and will see, that it never (or really hardly ever) pops up as an issue, where I acknowledge the fact, that I am a woman and I work in construction.

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The writing on the wall: Maker spaces encourage students to take an active role

BD+C

Can you read the writing on the wall? At the new Kincaid Learning Center, in Houston, that question can be taken figuratively and literally. Thanks to dry-erase walls that line the learning center’s maker spaces, reading the writing on the wall becomes just another step in the creation process. Designed by Kirksey Architecture’s PK-12 Education Team, the learning center’s maker spaces are meant to create a flexible learning environment that veers somewhat from traditional teaching methods.

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A farewell to the mechanical contracting industry for now, but not forever

Contractor Magazine

The list of what I have learned could go on and on, but with this note, I want to thank all of you in the industry for an outstanding nine years of my career!

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The past and future: Architecture, history and preservation — The Chicago Stock Exchange building

Construction Marketing Ideas

Unless you’ve read about the topic, you wouldn’t expect to find a stock exchange trading floor (full-scale) at the Chicago Institute of Art. I mean, this is an institution with famous masterworks, ancient art and a special exhibition about multi-talented French artist Paul Gauguin. Yet there it was, at one end of the museum complex […].

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Learn How to Boost Productivity for Every Project

For construction contractors, productivity is everything. Download this guide to discover how digital production tracking improves project visibility, data collection, and production insights—all in real time.