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Bridging Generation Gap In The Construction Industry

Contractor Bookkeeping

These days, it’s inevitable that a diverse group of older and younger workers cross paths in the construction industry. After all, the young, tech-savvy, socially conscious demographic known as Gen Y (Millennials) and Gen Z are currently the largest living generation in the U.S., navigating the workforce in record numbers. And the boomers may be retirement age, but that doesn’t mean they’re ready to stop working.

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Plastering – Purpose, Requirement & Technical terms

Learn Civil Engineering

In this Article we will discuss about plastering definition, purpose, requirement of good plaster and technical terms related to plastering Definition of Plastering : plastering is a layer provide over masonry or concrete surface for the purpose of protect wall and other concrete element against the atmospheric effect, and also provide finishing surface.

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Contractor confidence plummets to record low amid crisis

Construction Dive

In the latest Construction Confidence Index from Associated Builders and Contractors, firms reported historic declines in expectations for sales, profit margins and staffing levels.

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Cash and the coronavirus: 4 ways contractors can collect and borrow

Construction Dive

The ability to maximize cash during and after the pandemic is key to a contractor's survival, financial experts told Construction Dive.

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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 Measurement Book | How to Write Measurement Book | Recording Measurement Book

CivilJungle

What Is Measurement Book? “Measurement Book” is an important Record Where measurements are recorded for the work done by the contractor, or for the materials received in the site or services rendered. MB belongs to the Division – and Can Be serially numbered Recording to whom issued, date of issue, etc. (DEE/ SDO). Contractor payments are made based on the measurements recorded in the Measurement Book.

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Maryland is First State to Legislate Permitted Use of PFAS

Green Building Law Update

Prior to the just concluded session of the Maryland legislature, the State’s laws and regulations were silent with regard to PFAS chemicals including PFOA. At worst, Maryland could have been criticized along with the Federal government and other states, for failing to regulate PFAS as a hazardous substance. But then, some days ago Maryland did what no other state (nor the Federal government) has done.

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5 steps to prevent common construction schedule delays

Lets Build

Construction schedule delays are a common problem within the industry and for a very good reason. As reported by McKinsey and Company, an average project in construction is expected to experience a minimum 20-month delay and an 80% budget overrun. It quickly becomes clear that there is plenty of room for improvement in the way the sector designs, communicates and eventually builds.

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LEAN Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

INTRODUCTION. LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. LEAN JOC integrated People, Process, Information, and collaborative Technology to consistently yield quality projects on-time and on-budget. Planning, procurement, and project delivery are all included with the LEAN JOC framework.

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Why Now Is the Right Time to Work on Your Company Culture

Construction Business Owner

Why Now Is the Right Time to Work on Your Company Culture. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 04/23/2020 - 18:50. Your company culture could be the driving force keeping key talent away. Improve your employees' working environment to keep the good ones around and hire a better team.

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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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Coronavirus crisis inspires industry collaboration: 'We're all in this together'

Construction Dive

Contractors, subs, suppliers and owners are coming together to post photos, lay out best practices and combine insight for toolbox talks to overcome jobsite challenges posed by the pandemic.

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What is Self-Sensing Concrete? [PDF]

The Constructor

Self-sensing concrete is a smart concrete technology that can sense the stress, strain, and damage in itself. It is also called as self-monitoring or.

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Construction Transformation

Job Order Contracting

The proven path to efficient construction delivery. Construction Transformation to LEAN Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery offers the promise of significant productivity gains. The benefits of early and ongoing collaboration and LEAN associated planning, procurement, and project delivery have been establish for decades, and the benefits are widely accepted.

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How to Manage Catastrophic Construction Risk

Construction Business Owner

How to Manage Catastrophic Construction Risk. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 04/21/2020 - 11:58. Manage construction risk on your construction projects better with a CPrL professional liability policy.

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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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Software companies develop tech safety nets to measure social distancing

Construction Dive

Using image-capture data or GPS sensors, developers say their applications can notify workers and superintendents in real time if workers don't maintain social distancing.

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Preliminary Works in Construction [PDF]

The Constructor

Preliminary works refer to all the activities that are involved in a construction site before the actual work commences, such as demolition, site.

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LEAN JOC – Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

INTRODUCTION. LEAN JOC (Job Order Contracting) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. A LEAN JOC implementation integrates People, Process, Information, and collaborative Technology to consistently yield quality projects on-time and on-budget. Planning, procurement, and project delivery are all included with the LEAN JOC framework.

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The Succession Blueprint Your Company Needs

Construction Business Owner

The Succession Blueprint Your Company Needs. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 04/24/2020 - 14:50. Put together an ironclad succession plan for who will take over your company when you leave and how to do it best.

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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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AIA index points to major downturn in commercial construction

Construction Dive

The record decline in billings reflects how quickly business conditions have changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and portends a grim outlook.

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Curing of Concrete by Carbon-dioxide [PDF]

The Constructor

The curing of Concrete elements by diffusing carbon-di-oxide into it under controlled pressure and temperature is one of the popular methods of.

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IoT system helps contractors keep their distance on the jobsite

BD+C

Many contractors are asking themselves how social distancing can be executed practically on jobsites so their workers can operate safely. As expected, products are starting to emerge that address these concerns.

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Are You Using the Wrong Tires for Your Equipment?

Construction Business Owner

Are You Using the Wrong Tires for Your Equipment? Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 04/23/2020 - 16:23. The tires you are using on your construction equipment could make all the difference in your return on investment—make sure yours are right for the equipment and the job at hand.

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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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Contractors, Army Corps of Engineers transforming buildings into makeshift hospitals

Construction Dive

Contractors are also speeding up on some traditional hospital projects to quickly make room for a soaring number of COVID-19 patients.

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Geometrical Requirement of Aggregates as per European Standards [PDF]

The Constructor

The aggregates used in the production of concrete are inert granular materials such as gravel, crushed stone, sand, slag, recycled concrete, and.

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Roof to wall flashing

GCP Applied Technologies

Roof to wall flashing. michael.delros…. Thu, 04/23/2020 - 18:39. GCP Applied Technologies. April 23, 2020. house wrap / flashing / roof to wall. . Watch videos on how to properly install a self-adhered weather barrier to the wall, how to install window flashing tape, how to install roofing underlayments, and how to properly connect the house wrap system to the home's roofing underlayment.

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Your Guide to Family & Medical Leave Allowances

Construction Business Owner

Your Guide to Family & Medical Leave Allowances. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 04/21/2020 - 11:13. Understanding the laws on family and medical paid leave permanent and outside of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

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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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Study shows the benefit of real-time 3D technologies

Construction Dive

Also known as digital twins, RT3D representations, which allow for evolving, virtual versions of the built environment to be visualized during planning phases, are poised for AEC industry growth.

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Living Concrete: Advantages and Problems [PDF]

The Constructor

Living concrete is a new research done at the University of Colorado Boulder, by Wil Srubar and his colleagues, where it was found that bacteria can.

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Virtual site visits help control infection on project sites

BD+C

COVID-19 has shut down non-essential construction projects in some areas and slowed progress in others. Where projects are considered essential, they face disruptive physical distancing requirements, schedule delays, and restrictive onsite visits. . Meanwhile, as hotels, offices, universities and municipal facilities sit mostly vacant, many building owners are eager to use this downtime to complete long overdue renovation projects.

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