Construction Dive
MAY 18, 2023
New legislation that requires companies to confirm that employees are allowed to work in the U.S. could result in severe consequences for construction firms.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 31, 2023
Prepare for the Construction Industry Evolution With a Digital Transformation A playbook for modernizing your processes to remain competitive mhodges Wed, 05/31/2023 - 10:34 Construction technology continues to quickly evolve. Not many years ago, it would have been impossible to design, plan, and execute an entire building plan from a single, three-dimensional blueprint via building information modeling (BIM) technology, but today it is.
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BD+C
MAY 25, 2023
4 considerations for increasing biodiversity in construction projects 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:39 Urban Planning As climate change is linked with biodiversity depletion, fostering biodiverse landscapes during construction can create benefits beyond the immediate surroundings of the project. Polly Osborne Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Architects Regulations Biophilic Design Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Urban Planning When we spend ti
Pro Builder
MAY 25, 2023
2023 Ivory Prize Winners Announced qpurcell Thu, 05/25/2023 - 10:26 Ivory Innovations , an organization dedicated to addressing the housing affordability crisis, announced the winners of the 2023 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability. The announcement took place at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) held in Anaheim, Calif. These four organizations have emerged as champions of innovation, demonstrating outstanding ambition, feasibility, and scalability in their efforts to tackle the urg
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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?
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MAY 24, 2023
Ever try to bake a cake without an accurate list of ingredients and their measurements? While you might know you need flour, eggs, and butter, if you forget another crucial ingredient or put in the wrong proportions, you could have a baking disaster on your hand. The same is true for construction projects, only on a much grander scale. A missing “ingredient” can mean lost revenue, ruined relationships, stalled projects, and blown budgets.
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Construction Dive
MAY 2, 2023
For most safety experts, “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper” is cringe-inducing, though it also evokes feelings of pride. For Construction Safety Week, several of them chimed in on the history of the photo, its significance and the red flags that stood out to them.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 30, 2023
Maximizing the Power of Cards 5 ways paying with credit cards can help businesses grow mhodges Tue, 05/30/2023 - 15:02 With rising costs and tough competition, businesses need to make the most of every dollar. For many, moving away from check, ACH, debit card or wire transfer has been an important step. Discover five ways credit cards can help businesses grow.
BD+C
MAY 11, 2023
Let's build toward a circular economy 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/11/2023 - 09:34 Sustainability Eric Corey Freed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, discusses the values of well-designed, regenerative buildings. Eric Corey Freed University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Laboratories Modular Building Architects Adaptive Reuse Energy-Efficient Design Reconstruction & Renovation Resiliency Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction If someone asked you how your marriage was and you said “su
Pro Builder
MAY 24, 2023
The Right Immigration Reform Means More Affordable Homes rbinsacca Wed, 05/24/2023 - 13:00 Let’s get one thing straight: Immigration has always fed the U.S. labor supply. Throughout the history of our country and industry, people from every corner of the globe have fled poverty, violence, and oppression to seek opportunities for a better life in America, with jobs that others were unwilling or unable to perform awaiting them.
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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.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MAY 18, 2023
With the growing conversation about how construction is changing because of purpose-built technology like AI, AR technology, and robotics, it’s important to nurture those who will have their careers be the most influenced by it: the next generation of workers. That’s why we’ve invited Alan Dillon, Senior Superintendent at Truebeck Construction , for a conversation about leadership, effective mentorship, and why successful relationships are the key to successful projects.
Fieldwire
MAY 14, 2023
Since 1973, James E. Harris Construction (JEH) has worked on the construction and renovation of water and wastewater treatment plants, sewage pump stations, and metering and monitoring installations in North and South Carolina. Managing dozens of projects across county and state lines made field to office communication and project documentation a challenge, so they turned to Fieldwire in 2021 in an effort to digitize their jobsites.
Construction Dive
MAY 11, 2023
The announcement came on the same day as an indictment of an accountant who allegedly defrauded the state out of millions in workers’ comp payments.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 16, 2023
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 ccapoccia Tue, 05/16/2023 - 14:56 CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023, the largest trade show in North America, took place March 14-18 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year’s installment exceeded expectations with a record-breaking 139,000 registered attendees (a 6% increase from 2020), more than 3 million net square feet of exhibits (10.5% larger than 2020) and 2,400 exhibitors from 36 countries — with 603 new exhibitors.
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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!
BD+C
MAY 1, 2023
Utilizing computer vision, AI technology for visual jobsite tasks 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/01/2023 - 09:32 AEC Tech Burns & McDonnell breaks down three ways computer vision can effectively assist workers on the job site, from project progress to safety measures. Jeff Danley Contractors 360 Camera AEC Tech Innovation Drones Building Automation Building Tech Building Technology Project + Process Innovation The Changing Built Environment Artificial intelligence is causing a stir in most industries, and c
Pro Builder
MAY 24, 2023
New-Home Sales Rise as Existing Housing Inventory Dries Up ldeakins Wed, 05/24/2023 - 10:26 Sellers are becoming increasingly hesitant to list their homes amid soaring interest rates, and that lack of for-sale inventory is forcing buyers into the new-home market A lack of existing housing inventory is pushing a growing number of homebuyers into the new-home market, signaling a year of strong sales ahead for home builders.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MAY 17, 2023
Construction projects generate an enormous amount of data, from design and engineering to operations. Without proper standardization, this data can become a liability rather than an asset. Without a set of procedures that can be repeatable with results that can be measured, you simply won’t have a way to tell how well your team is performing – and each project will be making its own decisions, leading to poor data quality.
Civiconcepts
MAY 15, 2023
A Shower is an essential fixture in a bathroom that provides an efficient and convenient way to clean oneself, generally, it consists of a showerhead, knob, or valve for controlling … Standard Shower Sizes: Finding the Perfect Fit for Your Bathroom Read More »
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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!
Construction Dive
MAY 5, 2023
The firm allegedly segregated workers into all-Black crews run by White supervisors who harassed them with racial slurs at a $600 million Google data center project.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 16, 2023
The Foundations of Operational Excellence (Part 3 of 4) ccapoccia Tue, 05/16/2023 - 13:37 Operationally superior engineering and construction (E&C) firms continuously implement changes to processes and procedures to make sure they’re operating at the highest level. 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.
BD+C
MAY 19, 2023
Shear Wall Selection for Wood-Framed Buildings 1 kcichowicz Fri, 05/19/2023 - 07:36 Multifamily Housing From wall bracing to FTAO, there are many ways to secure the walls of a building. Learn how to evaluate which method is best for a project. APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION Multifamily Housing Shear walls are walls specifically designed to resist lateral loads, transferring the load from the wall above to the wall below and, ultimately, out through the foundation.
Pro Builder
MAY 23, 2023
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Updates qpurcell Tue, 05/23/2023 - 13:12 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) offer flexibility to residential homeowners. These detached structures act as second living rooms, "in-law suites," and even rental spaces. In this project tracker page, we're collecting the latest ADU projects, market news, research, and trends.
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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!
CivilJungle
MAY 12, 2023
Different Types of Plumbing Traps Floor Trap or Nahni Trap A floor trap or Nahni trap is used in the bathroom, kitchen sink, wash basin, wash area, etc places to collect wastewater. As.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MAY 11, 2023
When there’s no single source of truth on design and build projects, it leads to confusion, delays, rework and cost overruns. For the international teams at Tétris , it’s invaluable to be able to work together efficiently in one common data environment thanks to Autodesk Construction Cloud. Tétris specialises in turnkey solutions for corporate clients, managing the design and build of inspiring, functional, and sustainable offices, retail and hospitality spaces.
Construction Dive
MAY 22, 2023
Hongtao Dang of Washington State University will develop a training program to engender jobsite cultures where workers feel comfortable speaking out.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 16, 2023
What Can Construction Learn From Netflix? ccapoccia Tue, 05/16/2023 - 16:26 Netflix is a company many of us wanted to root for — America loves an underdog story.
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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.
BD+C
MAY 11, 2023
Let's build towards a circular economy 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/11/2023 - 09:34 Sustainability Eric Corey Feed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, discusses the values of well-designed, regenerative buildings. Eric Corey Feed University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Laboratories Modular Building Architects Adaptive Reuse Energy-Efficient Design Reconstruction & Renovation Resiliency Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction If someone asked you how your marriage was and you said “sus
Pro Builder
MAY 22, 2023
The Size of the Average Single-Family Home Is Shrinking ldeakins Mon, 05/22/2023 - 12:00 As borrowing costs and home prices continue to reach new highs, new single-family homes are getting smaller The COVID-19 pandemic created a need for more residential space, as homeowners transformed their living areas into home offices, gyms, and other multifunctional flex rooms.
Jobsite with Procore
MAY 16, 2023
It’s an essential part of every construction leader’s job to ensure their budget and resources are driving efficiency and creating value for the business. This often includes evaluating new technology investments not just for how well they function, but whether the benefit actually justifies the cost. Without proper scrutiny, what may seem like a great arrangement today could cost a lot more down the line.
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