Business Facilities
JULY 25, 2022
In South Carolina, SHL Medical to invest $90 million in its new North Charleston manufacturing site; City Roots will invest $4.4 million to expand in Richland County.
Construction Specifier
JULY 30, 2022
Photo by Ricardo Gomez Angel. By Chris Bennett, iSCS, CDT, and Aurora Jensen. Reinforcing bar, commonly known as “rebar,” comes in the form of mesh, wires, or bars, and is designed to strengthen concrete under tension. Describing it in a more humanistic manner, one could consider rebar as a part of the muscular skeletal system of a building. Together, rebar and concrete work to resist tensile forces and increase the utility of a structure.
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Practical Law Construction
JULY 5, 2022
I was lucky enough to be asked to give a recent case law update lecture for the Adjudication Society. At the end one of the delegates asked a very sensible question, namely to what extent do matters decided by an adjudicator concerning an interim valuation bind later valuations. It’s an issue that I’ve been asked about before, and it’s also one of those that can promote polarising debate, with some extreme positions taken.
Wolgast Corporation
JULY 6, 2022
Without proper obstruction, motorists accidentally drive their cars into buildings 60 times a day in the US, causing damage and loss to businesses and homeowners. The Storefront Safety Council is a group of volunteers that are “passionate about ending vehicle-into-building crashes.” They have a variety of experts to help them address the causes and prevention of cars hitting buildings.
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Silos of data and outdated systems can hold your business back.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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 20, 2022
How Construction Internet Technology Professionals Can Connect Their Tech Stack to Streamline and Safeguard Their Company’s Data and Workflows.
Jobsite with Procore
JULY 27, 2022
The challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has required the construction industry to turn to digital tools to successfully adapt to the pandemic and maintain productivity. This disruption has boosted construction's use of technology and adoption.
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Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 25, 2022
Technology has enabled rapid advancement in almost every sector, but nowhere are its effects felt as greatly as in construction. While humans have been engineering architectural feats for thousands of years, traditional drawings are often siloed, stagnant, and vulnerable to rapid obsolescence. . Building information modeling (BIM) is set to change all that, its revolutionary goal since the 1970s when it was first proposed.
Civiconcepts
JULY 11, 2022
Introduction To Rugs Rugs are one of the most used decorative elements in every house as well as for other utility purposes, in spite of the fact of rugs are … 12 Types of Rugs | Different Types of Rugs With Pictures | Best Types of Rug For Living Room | Best Rug For Bedroom Read More ».
Contractor Bookkeeping
JULY 29, 2022
Recent employee theft statistics are increasing, and small business owners are more vulnerable to the problem. The most common embezzlement methods include billing fraud, cash on hand, and check tampering. You may not know how employees can steal from you as a construction business owner. Some standard methods include: redirecting company checks to personal accounts and altering entries to cover up the theft. undercounting change to customers and keeping the balance. seeking reimbursement for no
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 6, 2022
How Construction Accounting and Finance Can Work Smarter and Make Better Sense of the Numbers with a Connected Construction Management Suite.
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.
Jobsite with Procore
JULY 14, 2022
Subcontractors can improve their resilience by having a diverse customer base. Here are strategies you can use when you want to work directly for owners without damaging your general contractor relationships.
Business Facilities
JULY 18, 2022
Elk Grove Business Park, IL leads Industrial Parks, while Memphis, TN tops Logistics Leaders in Business Facilities’ 18th Annual Rankings Report.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 19, 2022
Summer is the busiest time of year for construction. For those professionals living in the northern hemisphere, both the weather and work are heating up. With tight project milestones and schedules to meet and robust crews to manage, your time is limited. . At Autodesk, our goal is to help your teams work faster and smarter all year long. This month, we have nearly 40 product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate,
Civiconcepts
JULY 5, 2022
Introduction To Mattress A mattress is a cushioned layer of bed, resilient, upon which sleepers lie. By some estimates, it is where we spend as much as one-third of our … 15 Types of Mattresses | Different Types of Mattresses | Most Popular Mattress Types Read More ».
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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.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JULY 22, 2022
Accounts Payable keeps track of the bills owed to a supplier or subcontractor. A proper Construction Contractor Bookkeeping System uses the Accounts Payable feature to track unpaid bills. The bank wants to get paid, and unlike the contractor who is embarrassed to call an old customer, the bank is very willing to call early and often for any outstanding payments due.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 18, 2022
Trimble Viewpoint customers came through with some hot tips for staying cool during the summer months!
Work Gearz
JULY 21, 2022
Greasy work clothes take our life to clean them! But not anymore with some most effective tips that I am going to share with you in this article. I have been through this tough time multiple times and have tried various ways to save my favorite workwear from the grease and oil stains. And in this journey I found some unique ingredients that helped me through these stubborn oil stains.
Business Facilities
JULY 11, 2022
As consumer buying patterns evolve, eCommerce and distribution operations require a changing set of location-related assets for success. .
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.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 7, 2022
There are many advantages to being a small construction firm. Unlike industry behemoths, smaller players can move faster and be more nimble because there’s not a lot of corporate red tape. . But there are also some unique painpoints. Like most SMBs, small-scale construction companies run on fewer resources. Their teams and budgets are leaner, so every investment must be carefully considered—particularly when it comes to tools like construction management software. .
Civiconcepts
JULY 23, 2022
Introduction To Door Lock The door locks are essential for keeping your place, be it a workplace, home place security, safety and ensure privacy. So locks are pretty important that … 15 Types of Door Locks | Door Lock Types & Uses | Best 15 Types of Locks For Doors | Types of Bedroom Door Locks? Read More ».
Natural Building
JULY 10, 2022
The folks at Vanirah Farm in India have been building an earthbag/superadobe dome that will function as a winter community kitchen. Building the main structure with earthbags was fast, but the finishing work has taken a lot of time. They are also building a large earthbag rainwater harvesting tank. This video shows some of the construction. Source.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JULY 8, 2022
Many surveys and reports show that nearly half of all new construction companies close their doors within the first five years of opening them. When we speak with contractors who failed, most say it was due to a lack of cash flow. It was pretty obvious, yet when questioned, all of them said they were "Blind-Sided" and were not aware they were running out of cash until it was too late.
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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.
Construction Marketing
JULY 29, 2022
Roof maintenance is an important aspect of home ownership. Many people tend to overlook it and may not notice issues arise. A bad roof can lead to water getting into your house, causing damage to its interior while also increasing your energy costs. Replacing a roof may be expensive; however, a new one will last you years. Here are just a few telltale signs that you need to replace your roof.
Business Facilities
JULY 28, 2022
Texas, Michigan, California have each nabbed top industry rankings in Business Facilities' 18th Annual Rankings Report.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 19, 2022
Construction professionals can’t stop talking about Autodesk Build. Since its launch just one and half years ago, the software solution has been making a significant impact on how teams across the office and the field collaborate and manage their projects. . Our customers remain our biggest source of product enhancements and changes. This month, our product teams are excited to share nearly 30 product updates – many of which are driven directly by customer feedback. .
Civiconcepts
JULY 20, 2022
What do you mean by Kitchen Island? The kitchen island is a freestanding type unit that adds to boost the functionality of kitchen activity and also boosts the aesthetic of … 5 Types of Kitchen Island | Top Kitchen Island Styles | Best Kitchen Island Shapes Read More ».
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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
Construction Specifier
JULY 30, 2022
Photos courtesy Allegion. By Lori Greene, DAHC/CDC, CCPR, FDAI, FDHI. A fire at an apartment building in Bronx, New York, earlier this year drew attention to the impact of non-code-compliant fire door assemblies in multifamily residential properties. IT began in an apartment when an electric space heater ignited a mattress nearby. Although the fire was contained to the apartment of origin, at least two fire doors were open when IT occurred—the entrance door to the apartment, and a stairwell door
Contractor Bookkeeping
JULY 15, 2022
The key to making Xero Accounting Online work is ensuring your account is correctly set up and maintained. Perhaps you own a service and repair firm specializing in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or maybe a handyman service or someone who does small construction projects that last from a few hours to a few days, and you only need to give your customer or client one invoice?
Levelset
JULY 25, 2022
Construction companies need capital to get off the ground, stay in business, and keep growing. The term capital is used across industries to represent all of a company’s financial assets, including cash, inventory, equipment, and more. Several different types of capital — working capital , debt capital , and equity capital — are common in the construction industry.
Business Facilities
JULY 7, 2022
Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grants totaling over $10 million will support regional economic growth through localities, public entities and private businesses. The post Virginia Awards Workforce, Entrepreneurial, Site Development Grants appeared first on Business Facilities.
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