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In coronavirus crisis, US construction firms begin turning to layoffs, furloughs

Construction Dive

After years of not having enough labor, more construction employers are going to start having to turn job seekers away on a large scale, says Associated Builders and Contractors' chief economist.

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Cybersecurity Tips For Construction Business Owners

Contractor Bookkeeping

It's natural for small business owners to think that they won't be victims of cyber attacks. Most of the news surrounding hacking and data breaches involve large corporations, but that is because that's where a high number of victims are affected. Hackers may find they have an easier time going after small businesses and start-ups that aren't prepared for a security breach.

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9 Reasons Why You Should Choose Civil Engineering Career

The Constructor

When we hear the term ‘Civil Engineering,’ our eyes and ears usually do not give the anticipation as they do after hearing about new iPhones, cars,

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What Is Development length | What Is Development Length of Bars

CivilJungle

What Is Development length? Length of development of reinforcement bars. A growth length can be defined as a length of reinforcement (bar) that must be embedded or projected into the column to establish. Reason for providing the length of development Develop a secure bond between the surface of the bar and the concrete so that […].

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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.

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Top 10 COVID-19 Takeaways For Corporate Site Selection

Business Facilities

John H. Boyd, founder of The Boyd Company, Inc., shares how he expects the COVID-19 pandemic to impact corporate relocation, commercial real estate and the states' battle for new industry and jobs. - Read: Top 10 COVID-19 Takeaways For Corporate Site Selection at BusinessFacilities.com.

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How to Repair Damaged Beams and Walls in Load Bearing Construction?

The Constructor

How to repair the damaged beams and walls in load-bearing construction as shown in the images below. As seen in the picture, the structure has been.

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Resources for Employees during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Employees are the heartbeat of your business. As the working-world changes, they likely need extra support. We’ve put together some tips and resources.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

The 440th session of the Maryland General Assembly commenced on January 8, 2020. The 90 day session was, for the first time since the Civil War cut short, ending three weeks early (. of note, the predecessor, appointed not elected, General Assembly of Maryland was first called together in 1635 in St. Mary’s for 90 days). Despite the abridged session, the legislature acted on 1,664 House bills and 12 resolutions and 1,081 Senate bills and 6 resolutions with 667 bills passing both chambers before

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4 Steps to Adapt Your Marketing Strategy in a Fluctuating Economy

Construction Business Owner

4 Steps to Adapt Your Marketing Strategy in a Fluctuating Economy. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 04/10/2020 - 16:15. Step up your marketing tactics and change your leadership mentality to combat the effects of an uncertain construction economy.

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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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Paver Blocks – Types, Shapes, Uses, and Benefits

The Constructor

Paver block or Paving block is one of the most popular flexible surface treatment options for exterior pavement applications. These blocks are.

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Resources for Employees during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Employees are the heartbeat of your business. As the working-world changes, they likely need extra support. We’ve put together some tips and resources.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

The 440th session of the Maryland General Assembly commenced on January 8, 2020. The 90 day session was, for the first time since the Civil War cut short, ending three weeks early (. of note, the predecessor, appointed not elected, General Assembly of Maryland was first called together in 1635 in St. Mary’s for 90 days). Despite the abridged session, the legislature acted on 1,664 House bills and 12 resolutions and 1,081 Senate bills and 6 resolutions with 667 bills passing both chambers before

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Why Workers Are More Invested in Safety Than Ever

Construction Business Owner

Why Workers Are More Invested in Safety Than Ever. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 04/07/2020 - 23:03. What you need to know from Dodge Data & Analytics' most recent safety report.

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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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Window Treatments – Methods and Types

The Constructor

Window treatment is an external modification given to the windows in the form of a cover to improve the beauty of the window and the room. Window.

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Helping Others and Yourself During the Age of Coronavirus

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In these uncertain times, stress and anxiety is at an all-time high. Learn how you can help yourself and others during this difficult time.

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As coronavirus necessitates technology usage, investors seem keen on contech

Construction Dive

Despite limitations on construction activity, investors are showing a pervasive optimism in the space, believing the crisis could force contractors to demand more from back-office and project management tools.

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The Spring 2020 Jobsite Gear Guide

Construction Business Owner

The Spring 2020 Jobsite Gear Guide. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 04/09/2020 - 16:29. Ben Preston of Gearflow.com walks you through all the gear your workers need to combat rain and wind and keep construction tools and equipment in good condition this spring.

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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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What are Tile Spacers? How to use Tile Spacers?

The Constructor

Tile spacers are plastic objects either made in T or crossed shapes that are placed between the tiles to maintain a constant and consistent spacing.

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Helping Others and Yourself During the Age of Coronavirus

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In these uncertain times, stress and anxiety is at an all-time high. Learn how you can help yourself and others during this difficult time.

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5 steps to overcome remote work challenges in construction

Lets Build

As construction faces the serious effects of the Coronavirus outbreak, more and more companies are forced to either shut down their sites or, in the best-case scenario, limit their operating activities. Like that, remote working has announced its presence to the construction industry leading many stakeholders to change their habits and adopt a new way of working and communicating with their teams.

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Turner Construction's Strategy for Vertical Health-Care Projects

Construction Business Owner

Turner Construction's Strategy for Vertical Health-Care Projects. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 04/07/2020 - 22:22. Inside health-care leader Turner Construction Company's strategies for managing and completing vertical hospital expansion construction projects.

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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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3D Printed Concrete Buildings- Working & Features

The Constructor

3D printed concrete buildings are one of the popular applications of 3D printing in construction. It is a 3D printing technology that makes use of 3D.

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Resources for Owners/Managers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As an owner/manager, your employees’ well-being is of high priority. Here are some tips and resources for how to support your teams.

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Post-coronavirus contingency planning for contractors, owners

Construction Dive

When U.S. construction reboots, contractors will face new short-term and long-term challenges. An expert from Turner & Townsend offers ways to prepare.

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Facilities Services Procurement Best Management Practices

Job Order Contracting

Facilities services procurement best management practices consider and integrate core fundamentals and qualities.,,, LEADERSHIP FOCUS UPON BEST VALUE OUTCOMES FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY COLLABORATIVE, MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL RELATIONSHIPS (internal and external to the organization) DECISION-MAKING BASED UPON CURRENT and ACTIONABLE INFORMATION QUANTITATIVE KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT.

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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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Concrete Durability Requirements Based on ACI-318-19

The Constructor

The ACI 318-19 set durability demand for concrete based on the category exposure and class exposure of the structure, dependent on the ground and.

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Resources for Owners/Managers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As an owner/manager, your employees’ well-being is of high priority. Here are some tips and resources for how to support your teams.

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Immersive virtual meeting platform allows AECOM to host public project discussions

Construction Dive

Developed in response to the need for social distancing, the tool allows clients to remotely host live public discussions on community construction projects with interactive elements.