Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2023

Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control ccapoccia Fri, 08/18/2023 - 14:11 Checklists, testing and manuals — if the topic of quality control is brought up at any construction company, those are usually the top mentions, and they are often followed by a deep yawn.

Infrastructure 295

Infrastructure Construction 295

Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 7, 2019

The Bully manual mobile bearing washer contains four brushes and a spring-loaded pump handle that clean bearings two times faster than washing by hand, the company says. Loading the unit with dirty bearings is said to take less than a minute. To use, lift the wing plates on the top of the chamber…

Mobility 54

Mobility 54

BD+C

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The American Concrete Institute has released the new ACI 301-20, Specifications for Concrete Construction , along with the companion ACI Field Reference Manual. ACI 301 is a reference specification that engineers, architects, and specifiers can apply to projects involving concrete construction.

Concrete 52

Concrete Construction Documentation Engineering 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING (JOC) Operations Manual. and include as part of the JOC operations manual / execution standard operating procedure (SOP). closed out upon receipt of warranty information, O&M manuals, release of claims, training documentation, approved payrolls, as-built drawings and after final payment is.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Negotiation Project Management 100

BD+C

MAY 17, 2021

The latest version of The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is drawing heavy criticism for failing to consider non-automotive road users. MUTCD is an 862-page engineering manual that governs road markings and signs across the U.S.

Liability 52

Liability Roads Drawings Regulation 52

Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has developed a High-Pressure Sewer Cleaner Safety Manual, aiming to help communicate effective safety messages to equipment end-users. The new manual features safety content related to high-pressure water jetting, vacuum hazards, and spoilage…

Sewer 49

Sewer Safety Equipment 49

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2024

During this time, the Savannah, Georgia-based entrepreneur realized that a lot of construction projects require manual processes and “spreadsheet after spreadsheet after spreadsheet.”

Green 195

Green Georgia Renovating Sustainability 195

BD+C

MAY 5, 2018

Nearly half of construction managers still capture critical jobsite quality data manually. One-third still use paper and pen to track data. These are some of the key findings from a survey of more than 500 executives and managers in the construction and engineering fields.

Construction 78

Construction Environment Management Engineering 78

Carol Hagen

MARCH 20, 2013

Manual counting has ended for the estimator. A professional estimator’s time shouldn’t be spent manually counting. Construction Estimators have been spending much of their estimating time counting electrical recepticals, sprinkler heads, and trees. Construction Estimating will never be the same.

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Visualization Estimating Documentation Construction 146

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Many owners and their teams try to deal with this mountain of information manually, taking their attention and focus away from other important facets of the business. Not to mention the ever-shrinking workforce the construction industry has been dealing with, further amplifying these issues.

Software 292

Software Software Deals Profitability 292

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

“Our document controllers are critical to ensuring compliance on our projects and prior to having workflows that supported compliance in Autodesk’s Construction Cloud, they would have to manually check the content of all documents submitted by subcontractors and supply chain partners.”. Manual and Lengthy Ways of Working.

Documentation 52

Documentation Autodesk BIM Environment 52

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 25, 2016

The popular pilot controls commonly offered in hydraulic excavators have not historically been offered on backhoe loaders. However, as technology continues to play a greater role in our day-to-day lives, equipment manufacturers are identifying and catering to new trends.

Equipment 120

Equipment 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Many owners and their teams try to deal with this mountain of information manually, taking their attention and focus away from other important facets of the business. Not to mention the ever-shrinking workforce the construction industry has been dealing with, further amplifying these issues.

Software 285

Software Software Deals Profitability 285

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The world’s rapid transformation from manual processes to digital technologies is empowering the industry. 13 Construction Technology Trends to Watch. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 12/09/2020 - 05:20. Construction companies are now provided with unprecedented levels of transparency, choice and convenience.

Construction 436

Construction Safety Industrial 436

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2024

How the Lumber Supply Chain Impacts Your Construction Project ccapoccia Fri, 03/01/2024 - 17:37 Trees are harvested in the forest or on tree farms by manually cutting the trees with chainsaws or using heavy machinery. Once harvested, the trees are transported to sawmills for processing.

Transportation 156

Transportation Construction 156

Construction Business Owner

MAY 16, 2023

Often companies that embark on such an undertaking end up with a manual or process document and feel like they can stop there. Creating an operationally superior E&C firm, whether you’re a general contractor or a specialty trade contractor, takes diligence, continuous review and constant changes to processes and procedures.

Foundation 293

Foundation Documentation Contractors Engineering 293

Job Order Contracting

MAY 8, 2023

Detailed line item data organized with expanded CSI MasterFormat 2X+ faster than manual or spreadsheet estimating Complete audit trail Remove data sharing barriers – Copy, paste, share estimates securely Mitigate errors and omissions Export to spreadsheet or PDF Cloud, SQL technology [contact-form] The post Better estimates. Verifiable.

Estimating 246

Estimating CSI Security Organization 246

Construction Dive

MAY 11, 2017

Government agencies at all levels are fond of publishing guides and manuals pertaining to construction materials and methods. They are usually detailed and precise. And, they are available, primarily online, to anyone with an interest. Read more.

Materials 48

Materials Construction 48

The Constructor

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The construction industry is one of the least automated ones and depends chiefly on manual labor. However, there has been an increasing acceptance of.

Site 278

Site Industrial Construction News 278

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 26, 2021

Information is key to success in construction, so why rely on disconnected data and manual processes to get the job done?

Construction 321

Construction 321

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The service management process can be easier with the addition of integrated construction management software, minus manual processes.

Management 320

Management Software Software Construction 320

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Contractors, workers and project managers pushing for safer, more productive solutions have transformed the modern jobsite from a buzzing hive that relied predominantly on manual labor to a streamlined operation dominated by hard-hitting machines. Change has always been a constant in the construction and demolition industry.

Employment 360

Employment Project Management Products Contractors 360

Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 5, 2014

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) released a new live-action Crane Safety Video and revised Crane Safety Manual. The video and manual provide machine operators with a well-rounded look at current industry best practices, including U.S. OSHA 1926:1400 crane standard requirements.'

Safety 60

Safety OSHA Equipment Industrial 60

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 22, 2023

Characteristics of Best Value JOB ORDER CONTRACTING… Real proper owner capability, leadership, commitment, and accountability Integrated internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams within a standardized programmatic process Clear set of objectives and workflows for the all aspects of the programmatic process – (..)

Contract 200

Contract Procurement Agreement Accounting 200

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 25, 2016

The popular pilot controls commonly offered in hydraulic excavators have not historically been offered on backhoe loaders. However, as technology continues to play a greater role in our day-to-day lives, equipment manufacturers are identifying and catering to new trends.

Equipment 120

Equipment 120

ENR Construction

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The manual, developed over the last two years, is a stepping stone to the eventual development of ASCE climate-resilient standards.

Infrastructure 49

Infrastructure Design 49

Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 28, 2014

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) safety manual for Cold Planers (Milling Machines) and Soil Stabilizers (Recyclers/Reclaimers) has been updated to reflect the latest industry best practices for safe equipment operation, safe operation guidelines, and important equipment maintenance.

Safety 60

Safety Guidelines Equipment Industrial 60

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Until then, they had relied on a tedious manual process. We were doing everything manually. Instead, when a quote is received by email, Wesley and his team enter all the details manually into BuildingConnected. PlanGrid was simple and easy to understand. Wei found he could give it to anyone, and they would be able to use it.

Comparison 52

Comparison Management Bidding Estimating 52

Construction Equipment

JULY 15, 2015

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) updated its Grader Safety Manual with new “industry-recognized” pictorials that help communicate effective safety messages to equipment end-users. The AEM Grader Safety Manual describes preparing for safe equipment operation, safe operation guidelines and important equipment maintenance.

Safety 48

Safety Guidelines Equipment Industrial 48

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

DOT''s policy on bicycling was essentially to adhere to manuals such as AASHTO''s Green Book and FHWA''s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). By the end of 2014, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will release guidelines on designing protected bike lanes. Until recently, the U.S. read more.

DOT 82

DOT Design Guidelines Transportation 82

The Constructor

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The construction industry has used manual scheduling techniques for decades, but artificial intelligence (AI) is now revolutionizing construction scheduling. AI-based scheduling offers the potential to drastically reduce construction project delays and costs while improving the efficiency and accuracy of the scheduling process.

Schedule 195

Schedule Construction Industrial 195

Revit OpEd

MAY 4, 2015

Revit has a positioning option called Manual - Base Point. This is what I see when I use the Manual - Base Point option. Sounds good except it doesn't work.

AutoCAD 40

AutoCAD Revit US 40

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The construction industry has always been known for its traditional and manual approach, but with the advent of technology, the industry is rapidly changing.

Industrial 140

Industrial Construction 140

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 24, 2021

Your manual processes and disconnected software solutions may be costing your construction company much more than you think.

Profitability 169

Profitability Software Software Construction 169

Construction Dive

MAY 9, 2018

More than half of construction managers responding to a survey believe hurdles of pen and paper processes could be eliminated by digitization.

Risk 109

Risk Contractors Management Construction 109

Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 21, 2013

announced it is the first to market with a portfolio of fully automatic and automated manual transmissions, which will be available on International ProStar and International TranStar vehicles.' Navistar Inc.

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The Constructor

JULY 30, 2020

Construction is one of the largest sectors that provide employment to millions to both manual and non-manual categories starting with helpers to.

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Construction Employment 130