April, 2022

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Construction Safety Week: 3 Small Things Your Company Can Do to Mitigate Jobsite Risks

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Construction is a dangerous job, but contractors that take Construction Safety seriously can see an ROI boost with lower costs and healthier employees.

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Locations For The Manufacturing Industry: On The Bright Side

Business Facilities

Economic developers are going to great lengths to highlight their advantages as competition dramatically increases for new manufacturing locations.

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What Is Micro Concrete | How to Apply Micro Concrete | What Are the Benefits of Micro Concrete | How Is Micro Concrete Used

CivilJungle

What Is Micro Concrete? Micro concrete is a cement-based coating that is used as a thin layer on different surfaces like tiles, wood, etc to give a look and feel of real concrete at less cost. The layer of micro concrete is about 2-3mm thick. It is a non-shrink and flowable material that only requires water to produce a high-strength concrete that gains maximum strength in less time.

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Crystal clear: “no dispute” defences unlikely to succeed at adjudication enforcement

Practical Law Construction

While defendants in adjudication enforcement proceedings often assert jurisdictional defences as a matter of course, Eyre J’s judgement in BraveJoin Co Ltd v Prosperity Moseley Street Ltd is a reminder that – in practical terms – they will rarely succeed, particularly where they rely on the absence of a crystallised dispute. BraveJoin Co Ltd v Prosperity Moseley Street Ltd.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Construction-related failures in plumbing pipe

Construction Specifier

Localized scale loss due to erosion-corrosion, water flow right to left. By Alan Humphreys PhD, PE, and Phillip Sharff, PE. Metal corrosion is an ever-present problem in the plumbing industry. Common piping materials such as copper, steel, and cast-iron are readily oxidized and thus undergo aqueous corrosion at a rate dependent on the corrosivity of the service environment.

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Maximizing JOC Program Performance

Job Order Contracting

Road Map. JOC Program Planning – Tools and Services Evaluation and Selection (Unit Price Book, Services, Technology). JOC Construction RFP Planning and Procurement – Program Contract Organization, Documents/Bid Packages/Forms/Checklists/Approvals, Roles in Construction Projects, and Contractor Selection. Program Portfolio Management. Contract Management.

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Linking The Global Supply Chain

Business Facilities

A number of states are now in the matchmaking business, all trying to help companies solve their increasingly complex and demanding supply chain issues.

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Four Key Areas To Evaluate In Your Construction Business Budget

Contractor Bookkeeping

With the potential for business life to return to something resembling normal, it's good to look at your budget and see where you may need to shift some of your priorities. Pay attention to how your spending over the past few years affected your business and either helped you achieve or took you away from your overall goals. Considering how your business and your employees functioned in recent years can help you predict upcoming trends, enabling you to plan for adjustments.

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Some of the Oldest Buildings in the U.S.

Natural Building

Here is a collection of some of the oldest buildings in the United States. It is interesting to notice that virtually all of them could be considered “natural buildings” made from local natural materials. This speaks to the longevity of natural building techniques! Originally constructed in Ardmore, Alabama in 1808 before being restored at to the Burritt on the Mountain museum in 2007, the Joel Eddins House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Brick Anchors | 5 Types of Brick Anchors | Screw For Bricks | Best Screw Bricks ?

Civiconcepts

Brick anchor fasteners connect the item to the brick wall with brick or mortar joints. Brick anchors are drawn on rather than concrete fasteners as the bricks have void spaces, … Brick Anchors | 5 Types of Brick Anchors | Screw For Bricks | Best Screw Bricks ? Read More ».

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Stay Ahead in 2024 with Proven Strategies for Success

The specialty contractor space is facing a transformative period, driven by labor shortages, rapid technological advancements, and increasing regulatory requirements. In 2024, contractors must navigate complex challenges like fragmented management systems and delays in payment. This guide offers a deep dive into the key disruptions reshaping the industry over the next 24 months, including digitization, sustainable practices, and modular construction.

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4 Innovations Transforming Construction Safety 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

There’s no doubt about it: safety matters. Construction firms are always in pursuit of safer jobsites. While nothing beats a combination of training, safety culture, and leadership buy-in, innovation is playing an increasingly important role on- and off-site. . Technology has advanced significantly in recent years in the realm of construction safety.

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The Future is Now: Why Connected Construction is a Game Changer

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How the cloud and connected construction data is shaping the future of construction, leading to greater productivity, less work and higher profits.

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Encina To Build $1.1B Advanced Manufacturing Facility In Pennsylvania 

Business Facilities

Encina will create 300 new jobs in Northumberland County, PA; UnityLab is relocating its headquarters to Sullivan County.

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Design and specification considerations: Stand-alone canopy structure systems

Construction Specifier

Photo by David Bryce Photography/courtesy EXTECH. By Kevin Smith. Freestanding canopy systems can be specified for numerous project applications, fabricated with a choice of materials, and engineered to meet a range of performance requirements. Unlike attached canopy systems that typically designate a building’s entrances, these stand-alone structures are multifunctional.

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.

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Compaction Factor Test of Concrete

Learn Civil Engineering

Compaction factor test procedure The apparatus is kept on the ground and grease is applied to the inner surface of the cylinders The cylinder’s weight is marked as W1, and the cylinder is connected to the base in such a way that the hoppers’ central points and the cylinder’s central points are on one vertical […].

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What Is A Cantilever Beam | Application of Cantilever Beam | Advantages and Disadvantages of Cativer Beams

Civiconcepts

What Is A Cantilever Beam? A Cantilever Beam is a rigid structural member in which one end is fixed and another end is free and it can be made up … What Is A Cantilever Beam | Application of Cantilever Beam | Advantages and Disadvantages of Cativer Beams Read More ».

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Retrofitting Europe’s Homes: How Digital Construction can Support Greener, Affordable Housing

Autodesk Construction Cloud

There were plenty of incredible sights in Glasgow during COP26. But if you happened to be passing by the Kingston motorway bridge, you’d have seen one of the best innovations from the world of construction. Sitting on the grounds of a former petrol station was the COP house – a wooden cottage modelling a much more sustainable form of housing. The wooden roof, floor and walls are designed to capture sunlight and body warmth – limiting the need for heating throughout the building’s lifecycle.

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Understanding BIM in the UK Part 1: ISO 19650 and the Information Delivery Cycle

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Digging into the UK's latest BIM standard, what's changed from previous iterations, and what it means for contractors.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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15 Cities, Counties Join Green Buildings Leadership Program

Business Facilities

In partnership with Bank of America, USGBC LEED for Cities certification has provided over $2 million to accelerate action on climate change, resilience, and social equity.

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Massive Desert Flower Home in New Mexico

Natural Building

This northern New Mexico sanctuary known as The Desert Flower (Ahkon Povi in Tewa language) was inspired by the Native American dwellings, Pueblo Bonito and Chaco Canyon, as well as traditional Earthships. It is situated on 11 acres with 2 separate dwellings, totaling nearly 8,000 sq ft. There are 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 8 kiva fireplaces, an art studio and a music studio.

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What Is Superelevation | Superelevation Definition | Superelevation Formula | Calculation of Superelevation in Roads

CivilJungle

What Is Superelevation? Superelevation on the horizontal curve is one of the most important features in the construction of the roads. It is very essential to provide superelevation in roads for the safe movement of vehicles on the curved portion of the roads. It helps the fast-moving vehicles to safely pass through the curved portion of the roads with stability.

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Drapes Vs Curtains | Types of Drapes | Types of Curtains | Top 10 Differences Between Curtains and Drapes

Civiconcepts

Introduction Window treatment for the decorative purpose mostly used Drapes and curtains that give a classy and cool look and also gives a soothing effect at your house, room, hotel, … Drapes Vs Curtains | Types of Drapes | Types of Curtains | Top 10 Differences Between Curtains and Drapes Read More ».

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The Ultimate Checklist for Choosing the Right Construction Management Software

Managing construction projects in disparate systems and spreadsheets is difficult due to numerous moving parts and diverse stakeholder needs. A dynamic, intuitive software solution is essential for everyone involved—owners, designers, engineers, Construction Managers, and General Contractors. Companies need a secure, centralized system to manage documents, scheduling, financials, and more.

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Evans General Contractors Adopts Autodesk Construction Cloud to Enhance Project Delivery and Maximize Team Coordination

Autodesk Construction Cloud

International design-build, general contracting and construction management firm makes Autodesk Construction Cloud a cornerstone of the company’s growth . San Francisco, Calif., April 12, 2022 – Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced Evans General Contractors , an international design-build contracting firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is adopting Autodesk Construction Cloud and incorporating the powerful construction management platform into its standard operating procedures (SOP

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Construction and Poetry?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Trimble Viewpoint customers take a break from their daily grind to build the perfect construction haiku.

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Downtown Pensacola Tech Takes Off

Business Facilities

From cyber to bio to IT to AI and robotics, Pensacola is quickly becoming known as a tech-friendly city in Northwest Florida.

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A Bio-Architecture Primer with Scott Howard

Natural Building

Are you looking to build a natural structure in the near future? Consider joining Scott Howard at earthenhand.com for the Bioarchitecture Primer educational course! It is intended to prepare owner-builders to design radically efficient and beautiful structures that combine natural building and bioarchitecture (architecture that supports your life force energy).

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The Art of Contingency Planning: Dealing with Unforeseen Costs

Contingency planning is a strategic plan to allocate resources, time, and money if “all hell breaks loose” on a project. It considers risk mitigation and planning for a worst-case scenario.  Contingency planning in construction is necessary. You're expected to throw in a percentage to cover a contingency plan in your estimates but is it enough? There is an art to this type of planning and, if project leaders aren’t careful, a contingency plan could cost the company a lot more than lapsed deadlin

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CAD & Construction – It’s Not Just for Designers Anymore

Jobsite with Procore

I know what you’re thinking. “CAD? That’s for architects and engineers, right? It’s not for construction folks. We just get the PDFs of the construction documents and make do.” Well, that’s how it was for many years. Things have changed, though, and more and more construction firms are making the move to simple 2D CAD systems. With CAD, they can reduce the number of RFIs they need to submit, check spatial relationships in real time, and do their own site layout and staging.

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What Is A Coffered Ceiling | Top 3 Types of Coffered Ceiling | Styles of Coffered Ceiling

Civiconcepts

What Is Ceiling? In ancient Rome, coffers were first used as an innovative way to minimize the weight as well as the volume of stone ceilings. The coffered panels are … What Is A Coffered Ceiling | Top 3 Types of Coffered Ceiling | Styles of Coffered Ceiling Read More ».

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Increasing transparency for Copenhagen Metro with Autodesk’s Construction Cloud

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Copenhagen’s Metro , with as little as two minutes between driverless trains and a high reliability, has been voted the best metro in the world on numerous occasions. The Metro is a sustainable, fast and safe way to get around Copenhagen, and daily about 360,000 passengers travel with it. Since opening in 2002, over 1 billion passengers have travelled in the city by Metro. .

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Women in Construction Paving the Way

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Real talk on the challenges women in construction face, finding inspiration, and what drives success.

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to