FDR Safety
JULY 16, 2018
This blog is targeting small employers, especially those involved with sheet metal fabrication. Of necessity, your work involves workers being close to the point of operation for many tasks. Spot welders, riveters, manual forming machines, etc. are all operations that often do not allow use of engineered safeguards like two hand controls, light screens, etc.
ENR Construction
JULY 18, 2018
Technology guru Elon Musk beat three other companies for the right to negotiate with Chicago.
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Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 18, 2018
Under top down construction method, the basement concrete slabs function as lateral bracing toward the perimeter wall system. Ground level and first basement slabs are poured, with access holes left to facilitate excavation below. Since every succeeding sub-grade level is finished, the floors perform as lateral bracing toward the perimeter wall system.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 16, 2018
“I didn’t think fraud would happen to me—I have the best employees,” is a phrase I hear all too often when I meet a new client. Unfortunately, fraud is a real and ever-present threat to business.
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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
JULY 14, 2018
Clearly, the detailing of the reinforced concrete members is the key to good design and execution of work at the site.That is why poor detailing of.
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Job Order Contracting
JULY 16, 2018
JOC Strategic Needs Analysis. JOC requires a focus upon change management for many/most organizations. Does your organization have a backlog of millions of dollars in renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects? Does your staff have requisite levels of leadership and facilities management competencies? Can your team work collaboratively with builders and establish long-term, mutually beneficial relationships?
Construction Business Owner
JULY 18, 2018
Throughout your business life, especially as a chief executive officer (CEO), president or business owner of a company in the construction industry, you will be hiring people to work for you. In fact, you may sometimes observe you are in a constant cycle of hiring people to properly staff and grow your company. There are many factors to think about when hiring, depending on the circumstance and the job position to be filled.
Construction Dive
JULY 20, 2018
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 19, 2018
Another year, another amazing national conference for the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA). CFMA’s 2018 Annual Conference & Exhibition, held June 23-27 in Miami Beach brought members from CFMA chapters across North America together for five days of valuable educational and networking opportunities. For me, CFMA’s annual conference is one of the highlights of the year.
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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
JULY 18, 2018
Procuring and executing on-demand, on-budget, on-time, quality construction services has traditionally been as likely as seeing pig fly. Solving the construction productivity problem however is now attainable for any savvy real property owner. Isn’t it time you stop the waste, the worrying, and the hassles of facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction.
Cassell Construction Estimating
JULY 17, 2018
We were providing P6 training for Government Contracts at AGC San Diego, a first-class contractor and apprenticeship training facility, when we were surprised by a P6 undocumented feature. Here's what we discovered: checking 'Use Steps to Calculate Percent Complete' (a required setting for D.O.D. schedules ) disables updating status when not using steps.
Construction Dive
JULY 16, 2018
No jobsite can be considered "smart" if it's not diligently and intelligently preparing for safety and resilience in the event of a major storm or natural disaster. Tim Ham of Hoar Construction’s Florida division has a few tips on how to prepare jobsites for a big storm.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 17, 2018
Why Viewpoint’s Collaborate 2018 Conference is a Must for Construction Executives. As a modern construction executive, we know you’ve got your hands full —leading your organizations through up and down economies, developing the company brand, staying on top of industry trends, controlling costs, winning new business and, of course, ensuring maximum return on investment for your capital expenses, including technologies and software.
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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
JULY 17, 2018
The value of LEAN construction is it’s ability to consistently deliver 90%+ of repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. There are two robust and proven LEAN Construction methods: Integrated Project Delivery, IPD, for major new construction, and. Job Order Contracting, JOC, for repair, renovation, and minor new construction.
Lets Build
JULY 18, 2018
McKinsey & Company published recently a very informative report in regard to the new era that emerges both in engineering and construction technology. It is no secret that digital technologies are taking the building sector. We are on the verge of a substantial paradigm shift which is fueled by the appearance of innovative construction technology.
Construction Dive
JULY 18, 2018
The VR Fall Protection Experience app mirrors high-risk construction environments and has users identify fall hazards before creating a protection system.
BD+C
JULY 16, 2018
As the BD+C editorial team wrapped up work on the 42nd annual Giants 300 report in late June, a number of intriguing industry trends and themes bubbled to the surface. Some are new to us, others simply confirmed our original notions.
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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.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 17, 2018
Not all JOC Programs are the same. It may be time to improve your job order contract. The use of LEAN best management practice can help you get the most out of your Job Order Contract. While we understand the not everyone is ready for LEAN, Open, Transparent, and Collaborative Job Order Contracting that is mutually beneficial to both Owners and Contractors,… and doesn’t require excessive administrative fees… we happen to believe that its the only way to go!
Lets Build
JULY 18, 2018
McKinsey & Company published recently a very informative report in regard to the new era that emerges both in engineering and construction technology. It is no secret that digital technologies are taking the building sector. We are on the verge of a substantial paradigm shift which is fueled by the appearance of innovative construction technology.
Construction Dive
JULY 18, 2018
It's in the hot seat, but accelerated bridge construction, or putting prefabricated components in place like "Legos," is increasingly used, contractors say, because it doesn't interrupt traffic or place workers in danger.
Construction Equipment
JULY 18, 2018
Ardent Case Construction Equipment and JCB fans might want to steer clear of a new book from Lee A. Horton, P.E., and David C. Willens, which maintains Vaino (pronounced “Waino”) J. Holopainen and Roy E. Handy Jr., of Hubbardston, Mass., developed the world’s first backhoe in 1947. That’s the decade before the claims most equipment aficionados are accustomed to hearing from Case and JCB.
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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!
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 18, 2018
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BD+C
JULY 19, 2018
U.S. multifamily rents ended with a bang heading into the July Fourth holiday, with the average rent rising by $12 in June to an all-time high of $1,405, according to a survey of 127 markets by Yardi Matrix. Rents grew by 2.1% in the second quarter of 2018, the highest for any quarter since 2015; by 2.6% during the year's first half; and by 2.9% year-over-year as of June.
Construction Dive
JULY 18, 2018
The Tampa Bay Rays-commissioned, Populous-designed stadium will have a translucent roof that could account for 30% of its $892-million budget.
Construction Marketing Ideas
JULY 17, 2018
Justin Jacobs has written a provocative post for Hudson, Ink with this message: “You can build a better mousetrap and still go out of business” Here’s a quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson I’m sure you’ve all heard before: “Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door.” That’s elegant, simple and 100% […].
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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!
Contractor Magazine
JULY 16, 2018
For the first time in its 70-year company history, polymer specialist REHAU invited its employees worldwide to learn about new products, materials and processes.
BD+C
JULY 17, 2018
During the first half of 2018, venture capital firms invested a record $1.05 billion in construction technology startup companies, or nearly 30% more than during the same period in 2017, according to a new report from JLL. Since 2009, VCs have funded 478 ConTech deals totaling $4.34 billion. “The construction sector is on the verge of major disruption, as tech startups tackle head-on the industry’s biggest pressure points,” says Todd Burns, President of Project and Development Services for JLL.
Construction Dive
JULY 16, 2018
A reporting agency tracking work in the region said Troy is working on several high-value projects for firms like Kinder Morgan Inc. and Cheniere Energy Inc.
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