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Coming up with the new normal: How construction can turn the COVID-19 crisis into a transformative force

Lets Build

These words as expressed by David Philp (Global BIM/IM Consultancy Director at Aecom and Head of B.I.M at UK BIM Task Force) during the recent Virtual Town Hall , organised by LetsBuild, perfectly describe the situation that the construction industry is currently in. Town Hall on the impact of COVID-19: Secure your spot! Like every other industry around the world, construction is suffering the unprecedented impact of the Coronavirus outbreak.

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An Eye in the City Sky

Construction Business Owner

An Eye in the City Sky. Kathy Wells. Tue, 05/19/2020 - 20:06. COVID-19’s severe impact on some major metropolitan areas has been attributed to their density, infrastructure and inherent difficulty with “social distancing.” This same challenge with social distancing has led to either mandatory or pressured shutdowns of construction projects throughout many states and metropolitan areas.

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Infection control in office buildings: Preparing for re-occupancy amid the coronavirus

BD+C

Prior to the coronavirus outbreak, the AE firm Gresham Smith had a client in Tennessee that was in the process of consolidating 1,000 of its employees into an office building that already had 1,000 of its workers. This client “would never have discussed the words ‘free addresses’ or ‘shared desking,’” says Jack Weber, IIDA, LEED AP, the firm’s Senior Vice President and Design Principal.

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Don’t underload Tier 4 generators — it leads to wet stacking and engine failure

CK Power

All diesel generators are susceptible to wet stacking — and all the performance problems it causes — if operated at low loads for prolonged periods of time. Tier 4 units are even more vulnerable to the effects of wet stacking than older models. Long story short? Underloading Tier 4 units leads to wet stacking and serious maintenance issues; the best way to prevent this is by sizing your generator appropriately for the loads it will be carrying.

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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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What Are Walls | Classified of Walls | Load-Bearing Vs Partition Walls

CivilJungle

What Are Walls? Wall is a structural element that divides the space (room) into two spaces (rooms) and also provides safety and shelter. Generally, the walls are differentiated as two types of outer-walls and inner-walls. Outer-walls give an enclosure to the house for shelter, and inner-walls help to partition the enclosure into the required number of rooms.

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How to Use Tech to Train Employees & Track Leading Indicators

Construction Business Owner

How to Use Tech to Train Employees & Track Leading Indicators. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 05/21/2020 - 13:22. How leaders in the construction industry are using technology to track indicators of performance, safety and more to better train their workforce.

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How to dispose of Construction Waste Safely?

The Constructor

Construction waste is basically the unwanted materials generated from a construction project, renovation project, or due to a demolition process. In.

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Best Value Facilities Operations and Maintenance Management Practices

Job Order Contracting

Lean construction planning, procurement, and project delivery is critical in attainment of best value facilities operations and maintenance management. Innovative, yet proven tools and services are readily available to help any real property owner… Better quantify an satisfy needs with increased speed and accuracy Lower procurement costs while assuring on-time, on-budge, quality service delivery Continuous monitor and improve procurement activities Improved short and long term decision mak

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Op-Ed: The PRO Act Eliminates Freedom & Privacy in the Workplace

Construction Business Owner

Op-Ed: The PRO Act Eliminates Freedom & Privacy in the Workplace. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 05/22/2020 - 14:47. On Feb. 6, 2020, the United States House of Representatives, by a vote of 224 to 194, passed the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, H.R. 2474, which aims to boost the number of dues-paying union members at the expense of small and local businesses, workers, entrepreneurs and main street.

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Shifting Construction Perspectives in a Post-COVID World

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As the landscape of the construction industry has shifted, contractors are making tough decisions to stay in business. This webinar series will help!

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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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How to Install/Fix Ceiling Covers? [PDF]

The Constructor

The ceiling cover is fixed onto the ceiling to give decorative appearances, conceal projections(such as beams occurring underneath floor slab),

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LEAN Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment

Job Order Contracting

LEAN Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment is a robust, collaborative approach integrating planning, design, acquisition, operation, maintenance & disposal. Planning, procurement, and project delivery of all related repair, renovation, maintenance, new construction, and disposal requirements can be measurably improved via the implementation of proven, and readily available solutions.

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Why a Great Relationship with the Right Dealer is Crucial to Your Success

Construction Business Owner

Why a Great Relationship with the Right Dealer is Crucial to Your Success. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 05/21/2020 - 14:10. Why who you buy your construction equipment from can matter just as much or more as what equipment you buy—dealership tips.

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McKinsey: COVID-19 will spur construction's tech use

Construction Dive

In the short and long term, the consulting firm says contractors will respond to the pandemic with widespread implementation of BIM, digitization, modular construction and other solutions.

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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 the Advantages AAC Masonry over the Conventional Brick Masonry Work ?

The Constructor

What are the Advantages AAC Masonry over the Conventional Brick Masonry Work? Which type of wall shall have more strength? The post What are the.

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Largest U.S. Solar Panel to be Constructed

Construction Equipment

Nevada’s Department of Interior (DOI) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) approved a proposal to construction and operate the largest solar power project in U.S. history.

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Are Telehealth & Teletherapy Finally Here to Stay?

Construction Business Owner

Are Telehealth & Teletherapy Finally Here to Stay? Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 05/22/2020 - 12:15. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, there were barriers for construction workers seeking and receiving medical care and behavioral health services. Lack of access to medical care is an often-cited reason why male-dominated industries like construction have higher rates of chronic physical health conditions, such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.

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Mechanics liens up 40% as COVID-19 pandemic disrupts industry

Construction Dive

The increase in liens filed from January through March indicates that contractors and suppliers took action to protect their payments as projects began to shut down in response to the novel coronavirus.

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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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What is Digital Elevation Model? [PDF]

The Constructor

You roam around with a digital elevation model right in your pocket! Confused? It’s Google Maps. A digital elevation model (DEM) is a 3-dimensional.

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Microsoft Adding 1,500 New Jobs In Atlanta

Business Facilities

The company will invest $75 million in a new facility focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services in the West Midtown section of Atlanta, GA. - Read: Microsoft Adding 1,500 New Jobs In Atlanta at BusinessFacilities.com.

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3 Ways to Improve Your Safety Record with Jobsite Tech

Construction Business Owner

3 Ways to Improve Your Safety Record with Jobsite Tech. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 05/20/2020 - 10:25. 3 directives to help you significantly decrease the safety incidents and near-misses happening on your construction jobsite.

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Digital twins to play a bigger role in post-pandemic construction

Construction Dive

The digital twin market could increase by more than 800% to $36 billion annually by 2025, a new study shows, but some say the technology still has challenges to overcome.

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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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Post-Pandemic View of Construction Sites [PDF]

The Constructor

The corona-driven pause is going to bring a difference in the way the industries function. The construction industry, too, won’t be aloof from the.

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South Korea's SMTown Coex Atrium LED Facade contains a giant crashing wave

BD+C

The SMTown Coex Atrium in Seoul, South Korea has a new art installation gracing the large LED screen that wraps the outside of the building. The screens, which were installed in 2018, are the largest outdoor, high-definition LED advertising screens in South Korea. .

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Peterbilt Dealer Opens in South Louisiana

Construction Equipment

The Peterbilt of Louisiana Group has opened Peterbilt of Houma to serve the southern part of the state. The Peterbilt of Louisiana Group operates six dealerships, five in Louisiana and one in Mississippi.

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Contractors challenged by lack of labor, jobsite tension and delays

Construction Dive

Even as projects reopen, enhanced unemployment benefits and health fears are keeping construction workers on the sidelines, said experts during a recent AGC webinar.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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How to Treat & Prevent Condensation in Buildings? [PDF]

The Constructor

Condensation is a severe issue in buildings that, when ignored, can cause critical dampness problems to the walls, windows, fittings, fixtures, and.

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Indiana Serves 10,000 Small Businesses Through PPE Marketplace

Business Facilities

Since launching in early May, the Indiana Small Business PPE Marketplace has received nearly 20,000 orders for personal protective equipment (PPE) and has fulfilled 10,000 orders. - Read: Indiana Serves 10,000 Small Businesses Through PPE Marketplace at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Ford’s New Pickup Could be Named ‘Maverick’

Construction Equipment

Ford is releasing an affordable, compact, front-wheel-drive unibody pickup truck in the next year or so. It will sit beneath the mid-size Ranger in Ford’s lineup, and is expected to cost less than $20,000, according to MotorTrend.

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How construction firms can prepare for a potential second wave of COVID-19

Construction Dive

Although work is restarting in most jurisdictions, contractors can't let their guard down regarding coronavirus precautions for the future.

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Learn How to Boost Productivity for Every Project

For construction contractors, productivity is everything. Download this guide to discover how digital production tracking improves project visibility, data collection, and production insights—all in real time.