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The New Normal: 8 ways the coronavirus crisis is changing construction

Construction Dive

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5 Questions About Your Construction Software You Should Be Asking Now

Viewpoint Construction Technology

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4 Ways To Protect Your Workforce During COVID-19

FDR Safety

The world has changed and it may never get back to exactly where it was before. As many are settling in to their “new normal” at home, we at FDRsafety have been meticulously learning and implementing programs for the “new normal” on the job site. For many, returning to work will be an entirely new and quite tedious experience. OSHA requires all businesses to have an Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response Plan.

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How To Manage Your Construction Firm's Cash Flow During Crisis

Contractor Bookkeeping

Dealing with unexpected cash-flow difficulties, even if you're working hard to avoid shortfalls, is hugely distracting. A formerly reliable client might take much longer to pay than anticipated leaving you out of pocket. If you're starting a construction business, it could simply be taking longer than expected to turn a profit in these trying times.

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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 Is Well Foundation | Component of Well Foundation

CivilJungle

What Is Well Foundation? Well foundations are used in India for centuries because of providing deep foundations below water for monuments, bridges, and aqueducts. For example, the famous Taj Mahal of Agra stands on well foundations. Well foundations are similar to open caissons and are generally used to support bridge piers and abutments since they offer a number of advantages over other types of deep foundations for such large jobs.

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What Makes a Strong Project Manager

Construction Business Owner

What Makes a Strong Project Manager. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 04/30/2020 - 09:33. The attributes and abilities any project manager needs to possess to succeed on a construction project.

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Line Item Construction Cost Estimating – 2020 and Beyond!

Job Order Contracting

Detailed line item construction cost estimating is a prerequisite to obtaining best value outcomes for facilities / built infrastructure repair, renovation maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects. While there is certainly value in parametric, building level, and/or square foot estimating for budgetary considerations, they are not appropriate for LEAN construction services procurement and project delivery. ( see LEAN construction guide ).

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Concrete Sealing Compounds – Features & Types [PDF]

The Constructor

Concrete sealing compounds or concrete sealers are liquids applied on the hardened concrete surface to prevent the penetration of deicing solutions,

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6 Tips to Improve the Interview & Hire the Right Candidate

Construction Business Owner

6 Tips to Improve the Interview & Hire the Right Candidate. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 04/28/2020 - 16:44. Your guide to holding and planning for an interview that gives you a good idea of the job candidate in front of you.

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The experts have spoken: We can and should be optimistic despite COVID-19

Lets Build

That point expressed by Dr Jan Mischke, Partner at McKinsey Global Institute, was one of the main conclusions of the virtual Town Hall on how the Coronavirus outbreak will shape the future of the construction industry. Ulrik Branner, Executive and Board Member of LetsBuild, was the host of this insightful online discussion surrounded by an impressive line-up of panelists: Ann Bentley , Global Board Director at Rider Levett Bucknall.

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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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Managing absenteeism and uncertainty on the jobsite

Construction Dive

Robust safety policies and transparent communication are the keys to keeping team members comfortable, engaged and coming back to work.

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Storage Silos – Types & Advantages [PDF]

The Constructor

A silo is a pit structure used to store bulk materials like cement, carbon black, woodchips, etc. in large industries. Based on the bulk material it.

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How to Grow Your Business Using Specialty Equipment

Construction Business Owner

How to Grow Your Business Using Specialty Equipment. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 04/29/2020 - 13:27. Consider diversifying your construction company's service offerings with specialty equipment. Here's why you should rent.

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Planning for life in cities after the pandemic

BD+C

We’ve been here before. . In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, heavy clouds hang over words like “density” and “urban”. These same clouds took shape in the aftermath of 9/11, when influential articles like a Blueprint for a Better City ( Wired , December 1, 2001) proclaimed “Density Kills”, and called for a return to safer suburbs. Just recently, the governor of one of America’s largest states publicly questioned whether his state needed to explore lower density models for growth in the aft

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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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The Dotted Line: 4 ways to interpret construction contracts amid coronavirus

Construction Dive

Though the pandemic's full impact is still unknown, know which contracts you have and their terms, attorneys say, because the "devil is in the details.

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How Prefabrication can help build Emergency Buildings? [PDF]

The Constructor

With the outbreak of Covid-19 in many countries, there is an increasing and urging demand for isolation facilities and hospitals. When China built.

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April 2020 Construction Industry Stats

Construction Business Owner

April 2020 Construction Industry Stats. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 04/28/2020 - 16:35. Key construction industry statistics from the AIA, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and more for April 2020.

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ASHRAE, WELL panels to tackle revising standards to limit spread of viruses in buildings

BD+C

Both ASHRAE and the International WELL Building Institute have formed panels to address how building standards could limit the spread of viruses such as COVID-19 in buildings.

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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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Construction to resume in Pennsylvania with many new protocols

Construction Dive

When contractors across the state get back to work Friday, they will be required to include safety practices unheard of before the pandemic.

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7 Uses of Natural Pozzolans in Concrete Applications [PDF]

The Constructor

Pozzolans can be blended with lime (or Portland cement) to produce blended cements that can replace pure Portland cement commonly used in building.

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How One State is Enforcing E-Verify & How It Could Affect You

Construction Business Owner

How One State is Enforcing E-Verify & How It Could Affect You. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 04/29/2020 - 15:55. The state of Pennsylvania recently passed a law regulating employee recordkeeping and the use of E-Verify. The labor law could have implications on the rest of the U.S., too.

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4 next-gen technologies that are changing construction today

BD+C

For most of the last decade, emerging technologies designed to transform the built environment weren’t much more than fun toys to play with. They lacked sophistication and the ability to promote true efficiency and accountability or analyze data. Not anymore. Yesterday’s toys have become today’s tools. . New, data-driven technology has finally given rise to construction efficiencies.

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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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Dust, debris can be deadly: Study finds healthcare construction training lacking

Construction Dive

Researchers found construction companies need to make sure their superintendents, workers and subcontractors working in or near hospitals and other facilities are aware of the dangers they can pose to patients.

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Bamboo as a building material in North east of India

The Constructor

INTRODUCTION The north eastern region, a landmass of eight states, spread over an area of 262179 Km2 representing around 8% of the total geographical.

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Workers' Compensation 101 for Construction Firms

Construction Business Owner

Workers' Compensation 101 for Construction Firms. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 04/28/2020 - 16:06. What you need to know to limit the number of workers' compensation claims your company deals with on an annual basis.

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Could a virtual 'city-forest' help solve population density challenges?

BD+C

Luca Curci Architects, an Italian architecture firm, has designed a project that combines vertical expansion with economic innovation to solve the challenge of population density. Dubbed The Link, the plant-covered project would absorb CO2 and produce oxygen for cleaner air and increased biodiversity. The Link comprises four interconnected main towers, each equipped with green areas on every level, 100% green transport systems, and natural light and ventilation.

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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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Using technology to enhance workflow fundamentals

Construction Dive

In one of the least digitized industries, technology finds a vital role in contractors' strategy and workflow.

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Methods to Install Natural Stone Cladding [PDF]

The Constructor

The natural stone cladding can be installed mainly by two methods, namely the wet installation method and dry installation method. Both the ways have.

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HCEA Looks to Move 170-ton Hauler

Construction Equipment

On December 4, 2019, the online auction site 4theSELLofit listed a Terex 33-15 end dump located in Stroud, Oklahoma. A scrapper bought it for $4,900.

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Erudite eSports: Colleges build their very own eSports arenas

BD+C

The success and popularity of eSports is no longer a surprise to anyone. Purpose-built eSports stadiums are popping up both around the country and the world, hosting events with audiences and prize pools pushing well into the millions.

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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.