Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
For many people, construction projects are synonymous with uncertainty. And who can blame them when short and long-term schedules change overnight, material orders are getting canceled without any notice and valuable information from the site never reaches the right people. Add to the mix unforeseen situations, like the COVID-19 outbreak, or extreme weather phenomena and you get the idea.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Hands are the most used tools in the workplace, making their protection from on-the-job hazards critically important to maintaining employee productivity. Hand dangers are around every corner.
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Construction Cost Estimating
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Various sorts of drawings are utilized in development, for example, architectural drawings, auxiliary, electrical, plumbing and finishing drawings. These drawings give design plans and subtleties to development of every single piece of the structure. Drawings assumes a significant job in the development field to pass on the philosophies and viewpoint of the architect to the layman at site.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
How to Adjust Subcontractor & Site Visitor Policies in COVID-19. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 09/10/2020 - 14:53. One of the best ways to control the spread of COVID-19 on your construction project jobsites is by knowing exactly who is on-site and why. Here's a few tips to control the risk and keep your employees safe.
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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.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
Soft flooring, also known as resilient flooring, acts as a secondary floor to any type of hard flooring and has a high elasticity level. The addition.
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FDR Safety
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
The past several months have been as chaotic as any. Between healthcare employees facing a pandemic, firefighters and first responders battling wildfires, and skilled trade workers restoring order in communities impacted by multiple hurricanes, 2020 has simply been brutal. While everyone above deserves to be recognized and applauded for their efforts, they also need to be kept safe.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
6 Steps to Prevent Substance Abuse in Your Workforce. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 09/09/2020 - 10:05. For the past 2 decades, the construction industry has experienced a steady decline in both recordable injuries and lost workday cases. Yet, the rate of serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) has remained steady without an associated decrease. Many company owners, operational leaders and safety professionals wonder aloud at why and how these SIFs continue to occur in their companies despite the expan
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
Construction Engineer’s main job is to supervise the construction operations. To manage the job, he or she would require an understanding of.
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
In 2020 when science and politics appear to have collided in a car wreck, confidence of the public in scientists is at an all time low. That observed, the public does not often think about the role courts have in accepting scientific theories. Last week Maryland’s highest court drew attention to this vital unsettled matter nationwide when it adopted a new evidentiary standard for scientific testimony.
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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.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Construction cost estimating is critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build, and the consistent achievement of best value outcomes. Levels of Construction Cost Estimates. The are many levels of construction cost estimates based upon a “project” life-cycle. A project could involve repair, renovation, maintenance, or a new build.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
6 Steps to Prevent Substance Misuse in Your Workforce. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 09/09/2020 - 10:05. What you need to consider and the steps to take to protect your construction team members from substance abuse—alcohol, opioids, marijuana and more—and how doing so will help their mental well-being.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Matrimandir (meaning: mother’s temple) is a golden spherical structure that appears to be emerging out of the earth, signifying the birth of a new.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
Roofing contractor made the decision to move to the cloud to better manage its growing business operations.
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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
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Improving facilities and maintenance outcomes begins with a strategic review of objectives and alignment with integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. Build preeminent performance improvement capabilities driven by information and shared knowledge. Clear, well-communicated goals and objectives are critical. They, when combined with integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes are the proven pathway to best value outcomes.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
A Case for Bringing Private Bidding Processes to Public Projects. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 09/10/2020 - 09:25. Looking to enter the public sector in the near future? The answer to establishing your firm as a competitive bidder on infrastructure and other public projects may be tech. Here's why.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
The 4940 m long Bogibeel bridge is currently the longest rail-road bridge in India. It is built on the mighty Brahmaputra river in Assam, 17 km away.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is fundamentally shifting the way people around the world live and work. While essential services such as construction have continued to operate, how we build has evolved. For many owners, prefabrication is playing an increasingly important role during the pandemic by enhancing safety and providing cost and schedule certainty. .
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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 Equipment
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
While strides have been taken in the switch to hybrid and all-electric drive, creating autonomous transport is proving hard to perfect, according to an article on the Volvo CE website. Because of this, the move to autonomous machines will not be a case of replacing an operator with a machine.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
A Case for Bringing Private Bidding Processes to Public Projects. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 09/10/2020 - 09:25. Looking to enter the public sector in the near future? The answer to establishing your firm as a competitive bidder on infrastructure and other public projects may be tech. Here's why.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 5, 2020
The vacuum preloading method uses atmospheric pressure as a temporary surcharge to accelerate soil settlement and improve its characteristics. The.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
As part of its commitment over the next decade to develop master-planned communities on land it owns around California’s Silicon Valley, Google recently unveiled its proposal to build between 1,675 and 1,850 new housing units within a 40-acre redevelopment to create a new transit-oriented village in the East Whisman area of Mountain View, Google’s headquarters city.
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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 Equipment
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
Private contractors operating crawler dozers have been helping manage the current spate of wildfires in California, reports the Wall Street Journal (link requires registration).
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
Mississippi remains at the forefront of the nation’s aerospace industry as leading, innovative companies continue to grow in the state, creating the high-tech, in-demand jobs of the future. - Read: Aerospace Industry Innovators Propelled To New Heights In Mississippi at BusinessFacilities.com.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
Further to my article “Safety – a very first tool of a Construction Engineer,” I want to talk about Quality as another priority a.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Otis Worldwide Corporation has commissioned an independent study into elevator airflow amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The study will examine how elevator airflow affects the risk of transmission of the COVID-19 virus among passengers. It will also investigate how to mitigate those risks through science-based safety protocols.
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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 11, 2020
Low-boy equipment trailer safety techniques do not stray far from decades-long recommendations. Following these basic steps can help prevent mishaps on the road, and keep equipment in proper condition.
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
Federal BUILD grant will help construct 5.5 miles of rail to connect to nearby railroad and industrial park, promoting job creation in Tennessee’s most economically disadvantaged county. - Read: $7M Grant To Help Tennessee Build Port Of Cates Landing Rail Extension at BusinessFacilities.com.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) have amassed a massive following in the construction industry within a very short period of time.
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