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Can Lean Manufacturing Principles Improve Construction?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

According to the Lean Construction Institute , using lean in construction can result in improved productivity, increased safety on jobsites and significant cost savings. Workflows are the foundation of all construction projects. The significant benefits are worth the extra attention. Streamline Processes.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Construction Safety. CBO magazine and Viewpoint Construction Software are pleased to present the webinar, “Managing Information Overload: Transitioning to a Paperless Environment” on June 21 at 1 p.m. construction safety. foundation. foundation software. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Construction Safety. Chuck Elyea, Viewpoint Software’s market development manager and CBO will conduct a webinar on April 28 at 1 p.m. construction safety. foundation. foundation software. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology.

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Solicitation Coming for Earthquake Engineering Research Centers.

ENR Construction

Safety & Health. Description: National Science Foundation to kick off its second competition for earthquake engineering research centers in October. Safety and health. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction.

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How Mortenson Opened an Office in China | ENR: Engineering.

ENR Construction

Safety & Health. It sets the foundation for Mortensons business operation there and allows us to make decisions influenced by long-term benefits in lieu of short-term gains. Viewpoints: Worth Another Look. When Language Obstructs Safety. View all Viewpoints » -->. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan.

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Relationship between the designer and the contractor

Construction Business Owner

Construction Safety. I found myself wishing that there was a neutral corner to which each opposing viewpoint could be sent for a standing eight count in order to clear their minds and start the discussion over. construction safety. foundation. foundation software. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. April 2012.

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7 Modern Marvels in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Each of its foundation towers stands 1,125 feet tall — nearly the height of the Empire State Building. Like many of the mega-structures built back in the 1930s, laborers faced horrible working conditions as well as a lack of safety measures, which resulted in 11 deaths during the span of its creation.