Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
At a rural Ohio jobsite, Wieland Construction and its subcontractors are managing progress entirely from mobile devices — an investment they say has been offset by hours of time saved and countless mistakes avoided.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 10, 2018
What is Batching of Concrete? The process of measuring ingredients or materials to prepare concrete mix is known as batching of concrete. To get.
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Construction Cost Estimating
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
Brick masonry work is one of the most vital part of building construction. In this informative construction article, you will learn how to accomplish the complete brick masonry work from Earth beam to roof. The following four major steps are involved in brick masonry work :- 1. up to basement 2. up to sill level 3. up to lintel level 4. up to roof level.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
As your construction season winds down and colder weather blows in, now is a good time to think about what needs to be done to your heavy construction equipment, such as excavators, wheel loaders and articulated dump trucks, before winter arrives—especially if you are located in the northern region of the United States or in Canada, and your equipment won’t be used until after the ground thaws.
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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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
A Viewpoint on Construction, Modern Takes on a Transforming Industry. Episode 10: Combatting Sexual Harassment A little more than a year ago, after hearing an inappropriate comment made during an industry event, Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) leaders Kevin Booth […]. The post Episode 10: Combatting Sexual Harassment appeared first on Viewpoint Surveyor.
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FDR Safety
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
FDRsafety supports and promotes employers developing strong safety policies, training their employees and enforcing those policies. However, some policies are so strict that they create potential legal issues. Recent cases (both OSHA and personal injury) suggest that industry’s quest to mandate employee performance may ignore the real world where workers encounter variables, and strict interpretation of the policy would literally prevent the work from being done.
Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
The Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey on the use of construction lead services by construction firms of all types, manufacturers, and related. To get a greater insight on the usage of Construction lead services we asked the following questions: Do you utilize construction lead services? If no, what is the main reason you do not use construction lead services?
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, our clients simply amaze us with the innovative ways they use our software. One of our clients, Stansell Electric, was having difficulty communicating with its field team. They couldn’t confidently let […]. The post Behind the Scenes with Stansell Electric: A Q&A with A Viewpoint Technology Award Winner appeared first on Viewpoint Surveyor.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 10, 2018
Precast concrete construction system has its own characteristics which influence the layout, span length, construction depth, and stability system to.
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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.
Lets Build
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Nicholas Klokholm, Director of Channel – Volume Builders at GenieBelt, shares with us his thoughts on why construction should become more data-driven in order to ensure future success: Are we focussing on the right things in our industry at the moment or have we fallen for the “nice and shiny” instead of looking at what.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
The Dodge Data & Analytics study also revealed that although green building techniques are increasing, not everyone is pursuing third-party certification.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
One of our clients, Sachse Construction , will be featured in next month’s issue of Construction Business Owner magazine in an article on modernizing contractors’ operations through technology. As part of that article, I interviewed Andrea Wright, Sachse’s former director of empowerment, who helped lead the company’s technology transformation before starting her own company to help other contractors do the same.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
Cement production in the United States has a substantially large and well-established base with 120.5Mt per year, according to United States.
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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?
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
The OpenJOC Framework(TM) embeds core LEAN integrated project delivery and superior procurement practices to provide real property owners with optimal strategies strategy for consistently delivering on-demand, quality repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects on-time and on-budget. Four BT, LLC (4BT) was created to met a clear needs for a superior mousetrap with respect to facilities stewardship.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Autodesk recently commissioned Dodge Data & Analytics to identify and quantify seven key performance indicators of construction to effectively measure and manage performance.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
One of our clients, Sachse Construction, will be featured in next month’s issue of Construction Business Owner.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Concrete structures get defective during its lifetime. The defects may be of many types due to various reasons or causes. It is important to know.
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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.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
The 2018 International Green Construction Code (2018 IgCC) has been released. The 2018 IgCC is a joint initiative of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), International Code Council (ICC), ASHRAE , and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES). It aligns the technical requirements of ANSI/ASHRAE/ICC/USGBC/IES 189.1-2017-Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings Except Low Rise Residential Buildings with ICC’s multi-stakeholder IgCC.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
A contractor turned college professor tells attendees at Procore's Groundbreak conference that they need to find solutions to customers' complex problems — even if they don't ask.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
A little more than a year ago, after hearing an inappropriate comment made during an industry event.
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
The expansion will create 120 permanent highly skilled jobs and allow the company to increase capacity manufacturing influenza vaccines for global markets. - Read: Seqirus Investing $140M In North Carolina Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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!
BD+C
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Between 2011 and 2016, the U.S. population age 50 years or older grew by 10.5 million to more than 112 million. While the vast majority of older Americans owns homes, homeownership rates are lower than the past, and a significant number of adults drawing closer to retirement might not have the financial wherewithal to afford to either buy or rent where they want to live.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Construction firms are scaling up their strategies by tapping tech talent with deep expertise in the nuances of construction, said an expert at Procore’s Groundbreak conference.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
One of our clients, Stansell Electric, was having difficulty communicating with its field team.
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
2,000 building professionals participated from 86 countries; forty-seven percent of those participating expect to do the majority of their projects green by 2021.
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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!
BD+C
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
In the 1920s sears, roebuck & Co. went on a spree constructing regional distribution centers the length and breadth of the country, from Boston to Chicago, from Dallas to Los Angeles. Sears shipped everything the American consumer could wish for from these massive warehouses: Kenmore appliances, Craftsman tools, kits to build a house. You could order a hound dog.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Here is a breakdown of the total number of violations on this year's list per standard as well as details about each standard.
Construction Marketing Ideas
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
It’s billed as the “longest flight in the world” but Singapore Airlines does everything within reason to make it less long — including taking routes that aren’t always the shortest geographically. The airline assesses wind patters each day and then plans the most efficient flight route to take advantage of the maximum tailwinds.
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