Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 3, 2018

If you’re a contractor still using too many manual processes or having to do even more work because of outdated technologies, that last item might be foremost on your mind, and it might be time for a change. While this type of software keeps your whole team in one system, it often fails to meet all of your needs. Consider the Cloud.

Software 177

Software Software Construction Mobility 177

Fieldwire

JANUARY 11, 2023

With the New Year comes the time to set new goals and implement strategies to keep the business competitive. As a result, construction businesses have a key role to play in addressing the climate emergency and reducing the consumption of fossil fuels by 40% by 2030, as agreed as the common goal set by the Paris Agreement.

Safety 52

Safety Accidents Injury Software 52

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The construction industry has been slow in embracing technology and digital transformation. While digital transformation is a priority for 71% of construction firms , adoption has been slow, owing to the complexity and fragmentation of the industry. Another reason is resistance to change.

Industrial 78

Industrial Construction Safety Inspections 78

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The construction industry has been slow in embracing technology and digital transformation. While digital transformation is a priority for 71% of construction firms , adoption has been slow, owing to the complexity and fragmentation of the industry. Another reason is resistance to change.

Industrial 78

Industrial Construction Safety Inspections 78

Natural Building

MARCH 18, 2020

As a construction technique, rammed earth has been eclipsed by the development of reinforced concrete, but there has been renewed interest because of its aesthetics and its perceived environmental benefits. Formwork is the key to building with rammed earth, and the better the formwork the faster and more accurate the construction.

Concrete 83

Concrete Materials Portland Site 83

Construction Specifier

APRIL 5, 2021

However, in addition to being unsightly, it can be unsanitary and over long periods of time, damage adjacent building materials through staining, mold growth, or rot that can lead to costly remediation and even lawsuits over alleged toxic reactions. If the dewpoint is below 0 C (32 F), the condensation can be in the form of frost or even ice.

Design 90

Design Materials Products Construction 90

Natural Building

MAY 18, 2022

He is also saving on the cost of cement and steel. Various techniques can be used in the construction of a mud house. The most viable one is to use locally available materials. The most viable one is to use locally available materials. This resists climate vagaries, and the insides of the houses keep relatively cool.

Housing 52

Housing Concrete Banking Materials 52

Pro Builder

MARCH 29, 2022

Here’s how home builders can reverse the tide and keep their best purchasing pros. What's It Take to Keep Your Purchasing Team? Lack of appreciation can come in many forms. Lack of appreciation also comes in the form of compensation. How Should Construction Hiring Managers Connect With the Next Gen? Tony Callahan.

Industrial 98

Industrial Management Schedule Resource 98

Pro Builder

JUNE 3, 2022

The Great Convergence, Part 2: Off-Site Construction Drivers and Enablers. A closer look at what’s propelling the adoption of off-site construction methods in home building. In Pro Builder ’s March/April issue, I laid out the case for why the “Fourth Wave” of the technology that will change home building forever has finally arrived.

Site 98

Site Construction Housing Materials 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2023

One of the things that often comes up when discussing the future of construction is sustainability. Sourcing and manufacturing building materials also contribute a great deal to climate change. The construction industry clearly has to do better to protect the environment. The good news?

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Materials Concrete Construction 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Despite your best efforts to protect building materials, any number of things can happen during the course of construction. But, different rules apply for materials destined for installation and stored either on or away from the building site. and ends when those materials are installed as intended.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Risk Materials 52

Construction Specifier

JULY 30, 2021

While concrete has been around in some form for thousands of years, the newest iteration, ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is creating a stir. Ongoing research and development efforts are changing that. This technology can have a big impact and be adopted in both building and transportation construction. Monica Schultes.

Concrete 57

Concrete Construction Nebraska United States 57

Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Reducing 3 Types of Construction Waste to Increase Home Builder Profit. In today’s economic climate, it’s vital for home builders to keep waste to a minimum so they can receive the highest profit on their homes. Lean Construction’s Greatest Hits, Vol. Fri, 02/11/2022 - 10:13. What Is Waste? 3 Types of Waste in Home Building.

Profitability 111

Profitability Materials Construction Estimating 111

Levelset

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In recent years, material shortages and volatile material prices slowed so many projects to a grinding halt. As a result, contractors and property owners are increasingly considering alternatives to traditional building materials. It’s also the material of choice for holding mother nature back in the forms of levees and dams.

Materials 52

Materials Concrete Portland Products 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 29, 2017

Number/percentage of change orders. Total value of change orders. Annualized Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) per building per gross area = Rate per square foot. Annualized TCO per building/Net assignable square feet = Cost rate per net assignable square. Estimating Index = Actual Time or Costs/Estimated Time or Costs.

Management 100

Management Change Orders Estimating Life Cycle 100

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

There are four phases of project management which are required to manage projects efficiently on quality, time and costs. Organizing projects means defining roles and responsibilities, create a project charter, and develop high-level time and cost estimates.

Project Management 242

Project Management Management Concrete Foundation 242

Work Gearz

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Work gloves come in various materials, one of which is rubber. It is therefore essential to know when to change your rubber gloves. You need to check for wear and tear and do frequent checks to change the gloves. Knowing the tricks to extend the life of your gloves can help in saving the cost of frequent changes.

Products 52

Products Inspections Safety Materials 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 17, 2022

While bricks and hammers remain, technology has constantly evolved and truly transformed the construction industry. And since then, change has been constant. Today’s construction technology is more advanced than ever. 1: Construction Cameras. 1: Construction Cameras. 2: Laser Scanners in Construction .

Construction 98

Construction Autodesk Safety Site 98

Building Radar

JANUARY 21, 2020

Lean and green – an abstract of the green construction industry Green construction, referring to both structure and the utilisation of environmentally sustainable and resource-efficient processes, no longer bears the stigma of companies run by starry-eyed idealists or business hippies. The future of green construction 1.

Green 52

Green Industrial Construction Materials 52

CivilJungle

APRIL 9, 2023

Types of Pavers and Cost 1. Brick Pavers Cost: $4 to $8 per square foot on the low end, but brick pavers can get as expensive as $15 to $20 per square foot. Concrete Pavers Made of concrete, the pavers come in many forms and sizes. Concrete pavers are widely used as a surface material for roads and driveways.

Concrete 52

Concrete Materials Design Visualization 52

Levelset

AUGUST 26, 2022

When working in construction, your insurance policy gets issued as a fairly standard contract. Like a basic construction agreement, you can upgrade or downgrade your insurance policy just as a customer might do with the fit and finish of a building. You don’t have to wait for the policy’s renewal date to make changes.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Equipment Agreement 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Why Choosing the Right Delivery Method Matters in Construction. Although construction and car services are two very different industries, the same sentiments are valued; the journey is just as important as the end result. That’s why choosing the right project delivery method is an important first step before construction begins.

Risk 52

Risk Schedule Design Budgeting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

In construction, last impressions matter. In fact, the process begins as early as the design phase and is carried on throughout construction. Project commissioning, also referred to as Cx, is a series of milestones that includes the testing of systems, materials, and staff who will be operating the systems.

Commissioning 84

Commissioning Documentation Autodesk Change Orders 84

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

They ensure everyone is on the same page from the get-go, on topics as diverse as how change orders how the chain of communication will be handled on site. Unfortunately, construction project success is not a given. In fact, surveys show that construction projects routinely come in over budget. And timelines?

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Schedule Budgeting 52

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Forms and Checklists. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Some Advice on Change Orders » A Change (Order) for the Better? The yacht is named “Change Order.” Software & Technology.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 12, 2018

A LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap (LeanFMR) is document that outlines the plan to achieve short and long-term goals for facilities leveraging total cost-of-ownership life-cycle asset management and LEAN construction delivery methods. Step-by-step plan. Step-by-step plan.

Management 100

Management Organization Environment Plans 100

Work Gearz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Bamboo socks are extremely soft and pleasant to your feet thanks to the high porosity of the fibres, which also makes them super-absorbent and keeps your feet dry. It is indeed astonishing how a stiff plant like bamboo is transformed into a material that is twice as soft as cotton. These materials are non-allergic and chemical-free.

Fabrication 52

Fabrication Materials Products Environment 52

Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

But you should know that there are considerable differences among the two with regards to the materials they are extracted from and the care and maintenance each of them require. . Both leather and suede leather materials need to be cared for equally. Choosing between suede and leather is entirely a matter of personal taste. .

Products 52

Products Site Safety Fabrication 52

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 11, 2018

QTO or Quantity take-offs is a thorough estimation of materials and labors which are required to complete any construction project. These QTOs are expanded by an estimator in the preconstruction time and the estimation is used to format a bid on the range of construction.

Autodesk 40

Autodesk Estimating Profitability Contract 40

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Sugar in Concrete: Cement and Concrete are the foremost paramount engineering materials. Continuous change in weather conditions results in a change of initial setting time of concrete. Sugar delays the setting of cement at the construction site & it’s affordable and promptly obtainable. N/mm 2 , 44.44

Concrete 98

Concrete Roads CA Portland 98

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 6, 2020

The term rainscreen is widely used to describe a building products category that fulfills one of the main functions of an exterior wall—to screen out rain and keep a wall dry. Rousseau, MRAIC, in Construction Canada [March/April 1990]). Much has changed since Garden and Rousseau conducted their research.

Environment 99

Environment Permits Construction Drawings 99

Work Gearz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Work Gloves Material Comfort Protection Durability. It features a rubber wrist closure mechanism to prevent dirt from entering the glove and is produced in an innovative TrekDry material which makes the glove comfortably form-fitting and breathable. TrekDry construction material keeps hands cool and dry.

Injury 52

Injury Materials Products Safety 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Cost estimating. Construction. Construction project delivery methodology. The Construction Operations Building information exchange (COBie) has become one of the most widely known data formats. It can be viewed in design, construction, and maintenance software as well as in simple spreadsheets. Strategic planning.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Education Management Plans 100

Work Gearz

JANUARY 2, 2022

Because work boots that don’t breathe can experience accelerated deterioration of boot materials as well as contribute to unhealthy and uncomfortable conditions for your feet. Chippewa Waterproof 73101 Logger 100% leather Rubber Steel toe Waterproof, Bootie design keeps feet dry, Insulated, Cushioned, Shock absorption, Steel shank.

Safety 52

Safety Electrical Products Injury 52

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Both Marble and Granite are natural materials and are often mistaken for each other. Ex – Taj Mahal in India is built of Makrana a white marble that changes hue with the angle of the light. The lines in marble are formed from mineral impurities, like silt and iron oxides. On the Basis of Cost.

Materials 52

Materials South Dakota Maine Products 52

CivilJungle

APRIL 25, 2023

Natural Stone Porch Flooring Stone is costly because of its high material and labor costs , but its beauty and durability are undeniable. There is no low-cost way to accomplish this. To get the forms you require, a rock hammer can be used instead of a knife. Pick out the perfect hue and form for the house’s stones.

Concrete 52

Concrete Foundation IDEA Materials 52

Pro Builder

JULY 26, 2021

What's Changed With Buyer Behavior and Expectations Since 2020? Builders in Tough Spot as Construction Costs Increase Amid Insatiable Demand. If not for severe shortages of land, labor, and materials, most notably reflected in the soaring price of lumber and steel, life would be not merely good but absolutely great. .

Overhead 105

Overhead Profitability Housing Materials 105