How to Win Construction Bid Proposals
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
3 simple steps to winning construction bid proposals from expert Dan Taylor.
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The rise of AI in construction
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 3, 2019
Construction remains one of the top five industries driving the world economy. Yet until recently, it’s been lagging behind virtually every other sector in the adoption of technology.
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3D: 3 viable printing tech developments for construction
Construction Dive
JANUARY 23, 2019
Completion of the world's longest 3D-printed pedestrian bridge and other recent milestones indicate the technology is making big advancements.
Commercial Construction Trends: Three Headlines That Won’t Die In 2019
HardHatChat
JANUARY 30, 2019
After nearly 10 years of publishing Hard Hat Chat (more to come on our blog’s 10 th anniversary later this year), we know there’s never a shortage of fresh topics and trends to discuss in the commercial construction industry. At the same time, some subjects seem to come up again and again, whether on this blog, in the news media or in conversations with clients and colleagues.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
How to Solve the Talent Gap in Construction
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 21, 2019
The construction industry has a hiring problem. As baby boomers exit the workforce, the industry is seeing an increase in open job reqs. With millennials making up 35% of the workforce, construction companies are wondering what they can do to make the industry more attractive to job seekers.
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Trade Show Marketing Checklist for Construction
Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
With the busy trade show season upon us, there is no question that in the construction industry, trade shows remain a key marketing strategy for many brands. That said, trade shows are typically expensive to participate in, and can be difficult to measure return on marketing investment (ROMI). Furthermore, trade shows are often ineffective for exhibitors for a variety of reasons.
5 Construction Trends to Watch in 2020
Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 17, 2019
Technology is expected to play a major role in all facets of construction industry growth in 2020 and beyond.
7 Different Types of Spillways
The Constructor
MAY 3, 2019
A spillway is a hydraulic structure built at a dam site, for effectively disposing of the surplus water from a reservoir after it has been filled to.
Real-time product selection app accelerates ROI for cement producers
GCP Applied Technologies
NOVEMBER 28, 2019
Real-time product selection app accelerates ROI for cement producers. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 11/28/2019 - 10:52. GCP Applied Technologies. November 28, 2019. In 2019, we focused on finding new ways to help cement producers meet key challenges, including reducing your carbon footprint through the use of cement additives. We are also investing in technology to make your work easier. .
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Why construction should stop thinking of software as a cost
Lets Build
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
In construction, technology has been gradually replacing outdated machines and systems. Nevertheless, a digital tool is not a cure. It’s not a system that can function independently without us. It is an investment to improve current work processes and fix a problem. But in order for a digital solution to succeed, there needs to be.
Komatsu Dozers with Proactive Dozing Logic
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 23, 2019
Komatsu D51i-24 and D61i-24 crawler dozers carry patent-pending proactive dozing control. The technology records terrain data at the track to provide a real-time picture of the ground around the machine.
The University of Chicago Harris School at the Keller Center
BD+C
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Extreme sustainability was the chief goal for the reconstruction of Edward Durrell Stone’s Kellogg Center for Continuing Education at the University of Chicago. Mortenson (CM) and Farr Associates (architect) put Stone’s New Formalism structure, built in 1963, on track to be the healthiest building in the Chicago area—the first LEED Platinum on the Maroons’ campus, and only the third project in the city to seek Petal certification (materials, equity, beauty) from the Living Building Challenge.
Boston-based firm completes largest 3D-printed building in world in Dubai
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
The walls of the cement-based building were created on-site in uncontrolled weather conditions, in a process that is expected to be available in the U.S. next year.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
Minimum Wage Will Increase In Majority Of U.S. States In 2020
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 30, 2019
California, New York City, and the District of Columbia will experience the biggest impact of minimum wage increases next year. - Read: Minimum Wage Will Increase In Majority Of U.S. States In 2020 at BusinessFacilities.com.
Why Tech Will Be the Differentiator in 2020
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Technologies like drones, lasers, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning may sound far off, but some firms are using them now. If technology is already a big part of your construction business, these are additions you should consider investing in soon. Find out hw to begin here. .
Commercial Construction Project Management Trends: How to Survive the Incredible Shrinking Timeline
HardHatChat
MARCH 4, 2019
One of the biggest challenges for commercial construction firms today is the tighter project timelines that have become the norm at every phase of a project – from shorter deadlines for submitting initial bids and budgets, to quicker resolution on addendums and change orders, to compressed schedules for construction and delivery. Today, we push to build out a restaurant in 22 weeks instead of the 30 that used to be typical, and our target turnaround for a hotel project has gone from 10 to 12 mon
Hempcrete is Gaining Popularity in Australia
Natural Building
DECEMBER 22, 2019
Tasmanian builder Andrias McMahon has been working with hempcrete on two recent projects. “The process of structurally making a building with hempcrete is not very far from a conventional building,” he said. “You need to give it a minimum of six weeks to cure — that’s the primary cure. “The overall curing process takes about 50 years to complete; the process is called carbonation as the material takes up atmospheric carbon, that’s the lime, effectively returni
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
HVAC Technician Training Resources
Contractor Magazine
MAY 16, 2019
Take a look at these accredited institutions to enroll in as an industry first-timer or to gain additional certifications as an industry veteran.
Types of Base for Pavement Construction
The Constructor
DECEMBER 28, 2019
The construction of the base or sub-base for the pavement construction is dependent on the type of base chosen and the equipment available. In this.
Real-time production selection app accelerates ROI for cement producers
GCP Applied Technologies
NOVEMBER 28, 2019
Real-time production selection app accelerates ROI for cement producers. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 11/28/2019 - 10:52. GCP Applied Technologies. November 28, 2019. In 2019, we focused on finding new ways to help cement producers meet key challenges, including reducing your carbon footprint through the use of cement additives. We are also investing in technology to make your work easier. .
Construction expert Mark Farmer analyses the unholy trinity of structural change
Lets Build
APRIL 2, 2019
At the end of January, GenieBelt, in collaboration with BIMobject and Construction News had the honour to host the European ConTech Summit 2019. The discussion took place in London and some of the greatest minds in the construction industry came together in order to exchange ideas and insights about the digital journey of the sector.
Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies
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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!
Sanco Equipment Opens Bobcat of Mason City
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
Sanco Equipment has opened a Bobcat dealership in Mason City, Iowa, serving north central Iowa. It joins three other Bobcat branches in Minnesota: Mankato, Rochester, and Albert Lea.
The University of Arkansas is now home to America’s largest mass timber building
BD+C
DECEMBER 6, 2019
Adohi Hall, a $79-million, 202,027-sf residence hall at the University of Arkansas, has recently become the largest mass timber building in the United States. Named for the Cherokee word for “woods,” the 708-bed facility is located on a four-acre site at the southern end of the campus and will provide a new university gateway that marks the start of the larger living learning district.
3 retractable roof projects open up special construction considerations
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Globe Life Field, New York City's The Shed and Hokkaido Ballpark in Japan are the latest venues to sport sliding roof sections. Here's how they were built.
Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report
Business Facilities
JULY 24, 2019
By Business Facilities Staff. From the July/August 2019 Issue. T he rankings ecosystem is getting crowded and, like everything else in 21st Century America, it appears to be dancing to the tune of reality TV. The competition is the show: there must be winners and losers. Don’t spoil the fun by drilling down into the minutiae of “weighted factors” that reveal the script behind the results.
Learn How to Boost Productivity for Every Project
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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.
How to Be a Better Manager with the 3 Ps of Accountability
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Abraham Lincoln said the best way to predict your future is to create it. One of the United States’ greatest presidents ackowledged that everyone is in control of their own destiny. Lincoln faced one of the biggest challenges of any president: slavery. With such a harshly divided nation, he could have easily become defeated by the challenges he faced.
Lawnbot Grows Leadership Team, Welcomes Erik Alburg as Chief Technical Officer
Green Industry Professionals
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Alburg will lead technical operations, product development, product innovation, and direct the company’s technical and product road maps
Training Boom Set To Power Offshore Wind Energy Growth
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
With construction of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s new offshore wind training facility complete and classes under way, climbing structures for on-water crew transfer training and indoor work at height, are compelling to students.
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