Practical Law Construction

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Back in February 2021, I wrote a blog entitled, You must adjudicate before you can arbitrate , where I discussed Lady Wolffe’s judgment in Fraserburgh Harbour Commissioners v McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd. At the time, I said that if parties have a tiered dispute resolution clause in their contract, one thing they shouldn’t do is jump in at the deep end, missing out a step or two on the way, because we know the judges don’t like this (as was proved by Lady Wolffe’s dismissal of the c

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Old-fashioned construction accounting can’t win against today’s complex projects and high-risk landscape. Viewpoint Analytics brings powerful reports.

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

In the largest foreign direct investment in Texas on record, Samsung will create more than 2,000 high-tech jobs at its new semiconductor manufacturing facility in Taylor, TX. The post Texas Lands $17B Samsung Chip Manufacturing Factory appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Photos courtesy Bendheim. By Thomas Renner. Like most projects, architectural choices in education projects are incredibly complex. Many decisions including critical energy performance and efficiency choices are especially crucial. The biggest influencers are the community and site where the school is being built. Also important are budget and requirements for specialty spaces; gymnasiums and auditoriums are large masses that influence school design.

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Silos of data and outdated systems can hold your business back. It is time to switch to a modern construction software solution designed for specialty contractors. CMiC provides a platform that simplifies operations, improves visibility, and boosts efficiency. It integrates workflows like job costing, resource planning, forecasting, and compliance control into one system.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

News: OSHA released an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on protecting employees from the Covid-19 virus. What is an ETS? ETS stands for Emergency Temporary Standard and takes effect rather quickly. OSHA attempts to make clear what organizations are affected by an ETS. Additionally, an ETS generally applies to state OSHA organizations as well. Why was it issued?

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Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Construction business owners already have a time-consuming and challenging job running their business. If their business is open five days a week, they usually need the weekend to catch up on paperwork, pay bills and manage any tasks they didn't get to during the week. For those with a seven-day-a-week business, there's even less time off. They often feel the need to be onsite whenever the company is open to deal with unanticipated issues, help the staff out, and ensure all tasks are completed.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

We asked our employees and customers what they are most thankful for this year. To kick off the holidays, we want to share some of the responses!

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The Lone Star State has been the top state for exports for 19 consecutive years, surpassing the combined total for its three closest competitors. The post Everything Is Big In Texas—And Getting Bigger appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Civiconcepts

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

What Is Bed? A bed is a piece of furniture made from wood or other materials which are used for sleep or rest. A bed is typically used with the … Queen Bed Dimensions | Dimensions on Queen Size Bed Read More ».

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

It’s better to fix the systematic root of a safety hazard before you try to fix safety attitudes. That’s why a system-based safety approach, where you fix an issue through system alterations, is the best way to launch a safety program. In this episode, we talk with Jeffrey Citrone , Manager Health and Safety Compliance at KAHUNA Ventures LLC , about how to go about implementing a system-based approach to safety.

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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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Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Every contractor has a Job Costing Library; some keep it in their head, some keep it on paper with names like completed jobs, bids, estimates. Other contractors keep it in their QuickBooks For Contractors' software records. Still, other contractors rely on places like RS Means for comprehensive databases of construction costs. These are similar to the "Flat Rate Books" used by car repair shops for decades.

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Practical Law Construction

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

We often hear cases referred to as having turned on their facts and, if there was ever an example of this it would be the judgment handed down in October 2021 in G&D Brickwork Contractors Ltd v Marbank Construction Ltd. The parties’ names will ring a bell with some of you because, earlier in the year, O’Farrell J refused to grant an injunction restraining G&D from bringing adjudication proceedings, and last month’s judgment from Joanna Smith J deals with the enforcement of the adjudicato

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Leslie Shiner's tips for maximizing construction cash flow and improving contractors' bottom lines.

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

RemArms will create 856 jobs at its new headquarters, advanced manufacturing facility, and R&D center in LaGrange, GA. The post Remington Firearms Investing $100M In New Georgia Global HQ appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Photo courtesy The Architectural Team and Lendlease. By Peter Barrett and Todd Kimmel CPHD, CDT. Ever more stringent energy code requirements have necessitated increased insulation levels; in many cases, this includes adding exterior insulation. Additional insulation thickness and changes to the insulation location require reconsideration with regards to vapor diffusion and condensation control.

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Civiconcepts

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

What Is Concrete Edging? Concrete edging is a landscaping operation which aim is to create a border between two types of the ground line between the garden and pawn. Edging … What Is Concrete Edging | Types of Concrete Edging | Concrete Curbing | Concrete Garden Edging Read More ».

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The Korte Company

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Making the medical experience smoother for patients. Our friends at Anderson Healthcare always keep their patients top of mind. Just like any good Design-Build project, the end-user experience should be the first priority for every decision you make. . It requires painstaking attention to detail from people like Ken Pankow, Anderson Healthcare’s chief of facilities management and administrative director of facilities and safety.

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Ladakh has a long and harsh winter season when temperatures hit as low as -30°C (-22°F). These long winters reduce the cropping season to barely four or five months in a year. Other factors include low precipitation largely in the form of heavy snowfall, high wind velocity, sparse plant density, thin atmosphere with high volumes of UV radiation and a fragile ecosystem.

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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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

New report shows construction executives and frontline employees may not agree on tech stack capabilities.

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Cement manufacturer James Hardie now has a place on the Chicago skyline with a new 68,000-square-foot U.S. headquarters. The post James Hardie Industries Unveils New Chicago Headquarters appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Photos courtesy Rockfon. By Gary Madaras, PhD. The need to decrease indoor noise levels and improve auditory comfort, speech intelligibility, and sound privacy by specifying high-performing, sound-absorbing surfaces or objects is well-established in building standards, guidelines, and rating systems. Building owners and occupants expect their spaces to function well acoustically, even if they do not verbalize this during the design phase or the building is not required to comply with any specifi

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Civiconcepts

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

How many bags of concrete do I need for a 10×10 slab? Let me clear first, here we are discussing ready mix concrete bags. Traditionally, concrete is made by mixing … How Many Bags of Concrete Do I Need For 10×10 Slab Read More ».

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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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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Job Order Contracting has never been easier. 91% of FM managers say there’s a gap between the knowledge and skills their team has and what they need to excel. – 2021 PMI Survey. Improvement is never easy and is especially difficult in the public sector where the same methods have been in place for decades. Savvy public facility management professionals are diligently working to significantly alter the ‘status quo’ and achieve significant performance gains.

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A David Creation

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Taking a closer look at your hiring strategy as we enter the winter months, maybe planning ahead for spring? Good move! I know that this is typically a season when contractors back off of hiring a bit, especially with all the economic unknowns. It’d be nice to be able to predict the future, but that’s not really an option at this point… My best recommendation is to stay optimistic and have a backup plan, including a plan for hiring.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Why construction forecasting is more important than ever and why modern technology is a must.

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Texas Instruments will begin construction on its Sherman, TX fabrication plants by next year, with production anticipated to begin as early as 2025. The post Texas Instruments Constructing Semiconductor Plant In North Texas appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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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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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Photo © Bigstockphoto.com. By Borjen Yeh, PhD, PE. Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and glue-laminated timber (glulam) products are designed for applications where they will be highly stressed under design loads. Drilling or notching of LVL and glulam should typically be avoided. However, in situations where it is not possible, these guidelines should be followed.

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Civiconcepts

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Introduction to Construction Vehicle Names The Mechanical equipment of various designs, as well as types, are necessary for construction work to meet the nature of the activity. Previously, different types … 26 Construction Vehicle Names and Pictures Read More ».

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Construction Program Portfolio Management provides significant advantages to project management. What’s the difference? Program management applies a robust process to each project and/or work order. This programmatic approach mitigates miscommunication, waste, and change orders. The net result is 90%+ of repair, renovation, sustainability, and new builds are completed in a quality manner, on-time, and on-budget.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

As was the case with BIM nearly 20 years ago, digital twins are now reshaping the built world in terms of how infrastructure is designed, constructed, and operated.

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