Lets Build
APRIL 17, 2018
‘We need to change the way we collaborate and communicate in construction. The first thing you do when you get together to build something is to sign a contract about how you are gonna solve things when you go to court. That’s the challenge this industry is facing.’ Mistrust and.
FDR Safety
APRIL 18, 2018
Creating an effective Safety Culture is something we at FDRsafety preach daily to our clients, partners, friends, and family. Through our decades of experience, we have learned that an Effective Safety Culture is something that is developed through individuals buying into the idea that safety is THE TOP VALUE at home and work. In an effort to help you improve your Safety Culture, here is an exercise to try with your coworkers and employees: Question One: What are the names of the people in life
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Construction Dive
APRIL 20, 2018
Aside from being incredibly expensive, the complicated retrofit in San Francisco could take as long as five years to complete.
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 20, 2018
In 2018, technology solutions that help jobsites and backoffices run faster, smarter and leaner are the focus for many construction business owners. If you're wondering what tool you should implement next, or what tech trends are on the horizon, we may have the right advice for you. .
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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
APRIL 16, 2018
Checking verticality works would encounter during building construction at several stages such as during installing vertical formworks of columns and.
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FDR Safety
APRIL 16, 2018
EHS Today : “A recent court decision extending the time limitation for OSHA to assess repeat violations has upped the ante for employers who until now chose not to contest more routine violations because of the cost of defending them. OSHA defines violations of its regulations as willful, repeat, serious, or other-than-serious. The higher the classification, the larger the penalty.
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 17, 2018
Are you still using Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) metrics as your safety standard? Do you plan on being in this business 5, 10 or 20 years from now? If you answered yes to both, you have a value conflict. Why accept some random statistical average composed of questionable data as your standard when it is more effective to create personalized best practices and performance metrics?
The Constructor
APRIL 17, 2018
What are embedments in concrete? Embedments are any items for instance pipes, ducts, sleeves, and conduits placed in concrete elements for different.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 18, 2018
Contractors have a lot to keep track of daily: from crews on the jobsite and subcontractors to equipment, materials and ever-changing conditions. Plus, they need to make sure all parts of a job are executed according to plan, both in terms of cost and schedule. To keep things organized, most contractors use technology in some capacity to facilitate day-to-day workflows for project management , scheduling, accounting , estimating and more.
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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.
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 15, 2018
There is an electric charge running through the green building industrial complex with the announcement last week that “Green Building Initiative Launches New Green Globes Pilot Program.” And while the breadth of the pilots among building type and geographic location is impressive, the press release buried the lede. The real news behind that headline causing great enthusiasm is that after a 3 year process, the Green Building Initiative is nearing the end and a completely revised “Green Globes As
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 19, 2018
Construction business owners usually begin their industry venture with a long-term vision of what they want their company to do for them. For example, when you buy stock in a public company, you want the stock to earn dividends and increase in value over time. When I coach contractors, I begin by asking, “What is your long-term vision? Can you define where you want your business to be in 5 years?
The Constructor
APRIL 16, 2018
Checks that need to be carried at different stages of urban stormwater system construction includes checklist for excavation, trenching, pipes before.
Lets Build
APRIL 19, 2018
It’s no secret that technology is revolutionising literally every aspect of modern day life. The construction industry, continually being updated and upgraded with the latest technology, is one such example of this. Technology in construction comes with devising innovative new ways of constructing and whilst the changing future of construction is largely unknown, there are.
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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?
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 20, 2018
Viewpoint’s Acquisition of Keystyle Data Solutions Advances Mission of Complete Office, Team and Field Integration for Contractors. Last week, Viewpoint formally announced its acquisition of Monrovia, Calif.-based Keystyle Data Solutions. A technology partner of Viewpoint’s since 2014, Keystyle has worked closely with us to deliver intuitive, easy-to-use portals that expand the functionality and accessibility of Viewpoint construction management software.
Construction Marketing
APRIL 17, 2018
It’s all marketing. Well, it isn’t, exactly. But the reason we hear that cliché so frequently is that it carries with it a ring of truth that resonates within all of us. The Carpenter Contractor Trust (www.CCTNetwork.org), or simply “The CCT,” is a labor management trust formed in 2001. Its inception was the result of collective, creative minds who recognized a simple fact of the construction business: Cooperation between union carpenters and contractors would produce stronger, more predictable
The Constructor
APRIL 18, 2018
The term Brownfield land is used for a land that has been developed previously, i.e. buildings and associated infrastructures have been constructed.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 19, 2018
A JOC Unit Price Book is a fixed list of detailed construction tasks and associated pricing/costs that is used to estimate costs for individual JOC projects/job orders, associated with a JOC Program. (Note: Costs and line items are typically updated annually). Within a Job Order Contract, JOC, each project/job order requires a detailed line item cost estimate (created by the contractor and reviewed by the owner).
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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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 19, 2018
Packed with new enhancements, Vista 6.16 improves access to critical information and drives better performance. When you’re the leading construction software provider, it’s imperative to provide your clients with the best tools and resources they need to succeed. That’s why Viewpoint consistently reinvests more of its revenue back into research and development than any other company in our sector.
Construction Dive
APRIL 15, 2018
Clear measurements will determine how a project is progressing and allow for cost-saving efficiency improvements along the way.
Lets Build
APRIL 19, 2018
Working in construction exposes men and women to dangerous conditions. In fact, some hazards are so prevalent that OSHA has nicknamed them “Fatal Four.” These include falls, struck-bys, electrocution, and caught in/betweens. Safety should be a priority on any job site, but often, workers fail to wear PPE because it is uncomfortable, thought to be.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 18, 2018
While is may be obvious that being adequately prepared before disaster strikes speeds renovation, repair, and reconstruction recovery efforts, many organizations are not aware of the advantages of LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) as a superior tool. Creating and maintaining a comprehensive contingency plan with LEAN Job Order Contracting as an execution mechanism, places a stable of highly qualified, on-demand, repair, renovation, and construction contractors at your fingertips.
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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
APRIL 19, 2018
?When you’re the leading construction software provider, it’s imperative to provide your clients with the best tools/resources they need to succeed.
BD+C
APRIL 18, 2018
Practicing sustainability has always been important to office design. We know that people spend 90 percent of their time indoors. Progressive design firms and corporations have been leveraging green principles and practices, like LEED and WELL, for years. Recently, we have seen an enormous push to think about sustainability not as just a “good thing to do” but something we must do to stay competitive.
Construction Dive
APRIL 18, 2018
Drones that can inspect and install roofs are one type of flying vehicle in the spotlight at the University of Michigan's M-Air.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 18, 2018
The following is intended to introduce the basics of job order contracting (JOC). What is Job Order Contracting? Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a LEAN , integrated, construction project delivery method. It is competitively bid, firm fixed price and involves an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) and best value procurement process contract for a specified time.
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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!
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 18, 2018
According to JBKnowledge’s 2017 Construction Technology Report, construction companies rely on spreadsheets for many of these workflows.
BD+C
APRIL 16, 2018
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Library Association (ALA) are awarding six libraries with the 2018 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards for excellence in architectural design.
Construction Dive
APRIL 19, 2018
The relatively easy financing process for the Raiders' Las Vegas stadium could motivate other sports teams and cities to build new venues.
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