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Renting vs. Owning: The Scaffolding Dilemma

Civil + Structural Engineer

Top Considerations for Construction Professionals When undertaking a new construction project, the mathematics involved are usually very complex. Whether it is a large commercial project or an industrial project, scaffolding is a key piece of equipment on any construction site. What’s on the Horizon?

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Trimble and Mincon Offer Trimble Ready Drilling and Piling Solution for Solar Industry

Civil + Structural Engineer

As a result of this collaboration, Mincon Drill Mast Attachments for skid steers and excavators now have an option for the installation of the Trimble® Groundworks Machine Control System, which can significantly reduce the cost and complexity of the installation for the contractor.

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How unpiloted systems are changing the landscape for civil and structural engineers

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Josh Rayburn Unpiloted systems continue transforming civil and structural engineering by improving efficiency, accuracy, and safety while empowering civil and structural engineers to control costs. The construction industry is constantly looking for solutions to increase efficiency. Consider a bridge inspection.

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Financial Readiness Tips for Contractors: How to Control Costs with Smart Preconstruction Practices 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Unplanned cost spikes can feel like a wrench being thrown into the gears of a well-oiled machine. And while it may seem paradoxical to prepare for the unexpected, it's totally possible to gear up for cost and schedule changes effectively. Labor According to Ken, while the unemployment rate in construction is low (3.6%

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Ways to Improve Home Building Productivity, Part 2: Automation

The Pro Builder

Callahan, Contributing Editor P art 1 of this series addressed how home building lags other industries in achieving productivity gains and how simplification and standardization are key to improving productivity in housing construction. 3 Ways to Automate Residential Construction and Increase Productivity 1.

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The Hidden Costs of Owning Construction Equipment

UK Construction Blog

The post The Hidden Costs of Owning Construction Equipment appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Construction equipment is the lifeblood of any building project and owning your own equipment can be a tempting proposition. Skilled operators can significantly reduce variable costs.

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Going Driverless: an Update on the Cairo Monorail System

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Luke Carothers Currently under construction in Egypt is a two-line monorail rapid transit system, which, when completed, will be the longest driverless monorail system in the world. Construction on the project began in September of 2020. This included using smart project controls and management for monitoring and reporting.