Business Facilities
DECEMBER 14, 2021
The two commonwealths and one state were chosen for excellence in Business Climate, Dealmaking or Workforce/Educational System. The post BF Names Virginia, Tennessee, Massachusetts 2021 States Of The Year Award Winners appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Read the three major factors surrounding cloud based construction management, and see why migrating to cloud hosting is a smart, growth-based move.
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Safety Services Company
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Safety is not something that can be solved by one person alone. It requires collaboration and buy-in from all levels of an organization. As the saying goes, it takes a village. Jason Damm is the Natural Resources Project Manager and Health and Safety Coordinator at Metric Environmental. He shares why it’s important for safety professionals to be humble and to factor in feedback from others when investigating and refining safety plans.
Construction Marketing
DECEMBER 7, 2021
A house is built to protect the people in it. In design and construction, every corner built plays a significant role. The roof, in this case, completes the shelter as it covers and protects the whole house and people living in it. If you’re looking for roofing materials for your current or future house, then the choice of materials can differentiate between a good and a bad home.
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.
Practical Law Construction
DECEMBER 17, 2021
I’m acutely aware that this blog is being published when many of you will have already broken-up for the Christmas holidays, and quite possibly the last thing you want to be doing is reading work-related content when you could be sipping Bailey’s and watching your favourite Christmas movie (I’ll throw Die Hard, Home Alone and Love Actually into the mix, but not necessarily in that order).
Contractor Bookkeeping
DECEMBER 24, 2021
As a Construction Contractor, much of your world is Outside The Box. You make what seems impossible and turn it into a finished product; the whole house remodel, kitchen or bath remodel, new roof, install an attic fan, replace windows, deck, patio, hot tub, swimming pool, children's backyard playhouse. The Handyman Contractor fixes "Things," which are very important to the clients who need them—fixing a door, hanging a closet rod, moving something, removing something.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 1, 2021
New software technology is helping many parts of the construction business go faster. See 11 hotspots where the rubber hits the road!
Civiconcepts
DECEMBER 29, 2021
What Is A Mansard Roof? A mansard roof is having a four–sided gambrel–style hip roof. The gambrel–style roof is nothing new it is a modified version of the gable roof. … Mansard Roof | Mansard Roof Design | Types of Mansard Roof | How To Build Mansard Roof Read More ».
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Photo courtesy David E. Sacks. By David E. Sacks. In the 20 th century, wall assemblies discretized into multi-layered systems with each playing a distinct role. Each new layer arose with the emergence of building science technology, including rain screen design principles and the evolution of building materials. What began as an assembly of one primary material offering thermal mass, weather protection, and aesthetics, fragmented into a series of components, including cladding , thermal barrier
Practical Law Construction
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Many years ago I wrote a blog on how an adjudicator should avoid using idiosyncratic language in their decision. I had in mind a particular judgment ( Vision Homes Ltd v Lancsville Construction Ltd ) , where one party was arguing the decision was void and of no effect because it was vague and ambiguous. It was the judge (Christopher Clarke J) who described the adjudicator’s language as “idiosyncratic”, but also said that it would not have prevented him from upholding the adjud
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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.
Contractor Bookkeeping
DECEMBER 17, 2021
If you've been considering making a move to a cloud-based accounting system, you're not alone. Cloud technology has impacted many business functions, including efficiently managing your business's financial aspects. Cloud-based accounting moves your accounting from being hosted on your computer's hard drive to an online platform. Cloud-based platforms like QuickBooks and Xero offer important features that save you time and money, freeing you to focus on other essential construction business acti
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 22, 2021
The commercial gene therapy company's state-of-the-art innovation center will be located on Drexel University’s campus in Philadelphia’s University City neighborhood. The post Spark Therapeutics To Invest $575M In Philadelphia appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Much-needed good news for the construction industry highlights the stories we were following in November.
Civiconcepts
DECEMBER 28, 2021
Introduction Bamboo Materials Bamboo which does belong to the grass family – has been associated with various names such as “poor man’s timber”(low-class material, because people tend to choose brick, … Bamboo As A Building Material | Uses of Bamboo In Construction 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.
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Rendering courtesy Brookfield Properties. By Chris Bennett and Chris Flint Chatto. Concrete is a tremendously useful and flexible material: building foundations, roads, walkways, bridges, and other infrastructure utilize concrete for its strength, durability, and plasticity in formation. Concrete also has relatively low-embodied carbon per unit volume when compared to other building materials, but, because of its utility, modern construction uses a lot of it.
Natural Building
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Named TECLA, a combination of the words technology and clay, this home was designed by Mario Cucinella Architects in Italy and was constructed and engineered by Wasp using clay sourced from a nearby riverbed. It is formed of two connected dome-shaped volumes with a ribbed outer wall that is made up of 350 stacked layers. The clay is arranged in undulating layers that not only provide structural stability but also to act as a thermal barrier.
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 25, 2021
Introduction of Asphalt Paving. Asphalt is also known as bitumen. Asphalt is a sticky, black, largely thick liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum. It may be planted in natural deposits or may be a refined product. Asphalt is produced in the factory by mixing fine beach, coarse beach, bitumen, clay, and sediment. Asphalt is an admixture of summations, binder and padding.
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 27, 2021
U.S. domestic travel has almost returned to its pre-COVID levels, but business and international travel segments are seeing an uneven recovery. The post The Tourism Industry: Headed For Recovery appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.
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.
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Public sector facilities preventive maintenance is critical to efficient facilities management, however, rarely performed with financial and technical visibility and transparency. What is it? Preventive maintenance (PM): The systematic and cyclic check, inspection, and correction of minor deficiencies, as well as reporting of deficiencies beyond the scope of preventive maintenance.
Civiconcepts
DECEMBER 19, 2021
What Is Grade On Slab? The Slab On Grade is defined as a directly laid on the earth surface for supporting the structural elements and walls. The minimum thickness of … What Is Slab On Grade | Grade On Slab Foundation | Slab On Fill vs Slab On Grade | Slab on Grade Foundation vs Crawl Space Read More ».
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Photos courtesy Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions. By Anne P. Jennings, PE. Although the risk of contracting COVID-19 has fallen, especially for the fully vaccinated, it has not disappeared entirely. The pandemic has spurred heightened awareness of how to stay healthy indoors, with many employees nervous about returning to their workplaces. A critical part of re-entry is assuring employers are providing a safe, healthy environment with improved indoor air quality.
Safety Services Company
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Risk assessments are absolutely integral to implementing safety at the workplace. Simply put, risk assessments are when you analyze your next series of steps in order to evaluate the safest course of action to address the task at hand. So, how can you develop a suite of risk assessment and mitigation procedures and implement them at your workplace? In this episode, Darrin Anderson , Environmental Health, Safety, and Security Manager at Nesher Pharmaceuticals (USA) LLC , shares his advice for bui
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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.
Contractor Bookkeeping
DECEMBER 31, 2021
It’s been another excellent year for Fast Easy Accounting. We appreciate your support for those of you who have been with us through all these years; without our contractor clients, template customers, construction accounting academy students, email subscribers, podcast listeners, blog readers, and social media followers, we wouldn’t get to where we are today.
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 16, 2021
FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies will create 150 jobs in College Station-Bryan; MP Materials will bring 100 skilled jobs to Fort Worth. The post Texas Projects To Create 250 Biotech, Manufacturing Jobs appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.
Natural Building
DECEMBER 12, 2021
Research shows that, even in cloudy areas, a large chunk of our heating needs could be met with a few well-positioned (and well-managed) skylights. “I’ve been interested in passive solar heating for quite a number of years, but we live in a cloudy climate. And there has been a lot of skepticism about how well passive solar heating can work when you have a winter that’s dominated by cloud cover and rain,” said Alexandra Rempel, a building scientist in the Environmental Studies Program at the Univ
Civiconcepts
DECEMBER 16, 2021
What Is Rain Water Harvesting? D Hillel defined Water Harvesting as, “The collection of rainstorm-generated runoff from a catchment (the area from which the water flows into bodies) to provide … Methods of Rainwater Harvesting | Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting | Rainwater Harvesting Method | Types of Rainwater Harvesting | Rainwater Harvesting Diagram 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
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Anirban Basu, chief economist for Associated Builders and Contractors and CEO of consulting firm Sage Policy Group, expects projects from the new infrastructure package to be released in next year's third and fourth quarters.
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 15, 2021
It’s critical to take the time to monitor and improve your Job Order Contracting processes as they are not as you think they might be. Job Order Contracting (JOC) has been distorted into a way to simply speed the procurement of repair, renovation, and new build construction, bypassing procurement rigors and doing little to assure mutually beneficial benefit to owners and design-builder or overall efficiency.
Contractor Bookkeeping
DECEMBER 3, 2021
Creating invoices and receipts is vital to successfully running a business. You need receipts to track your purchases and expenses. Your clients need invoices for their tax purposes and to manage their finances. Paper receipts and invoices have been around a long time, so many people are used to them and may even resist moving away from them. Thanks to technology, paper receipts and invoices are becoming more a thing of the past.
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 10, 2021
A destination for co-creation, CoCREATE Stamford will merge innovation, education and inspiration, and bring small appliances manufacturing back to Connecticut. The post GE Appliances Launches Imaginative New Co-Creation Center In Connecticut appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.
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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
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