Practical Law Construction

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The court may order a stay of a claim pursuant to CPR 3.1(2)(f) where the claimant has previously been ordered to pay the defendant sums in satisfaction of an adjudicator’s decision and the claimant has not done so. That power is exercised, in part, with the “pay now argue later” ethos of the Construction Act 1996 in mind. The key decisions to date (which I discuss below) balance a party’s rights of access to the court against those broader policy objectives.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

New guidance on infrastructure projects, environmental rules, collective bargaining, construction workforce gaps and more made headlines in February.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Carpentry power tools are essential in every do-it-yourself (DIY) project. Whether you’ll work on a small project or a large-scale one, you may need the best power tools to achieve the shape, size, and thickness according to plan. Without the appropriate power tools, it would be more challenging for you to cut, rip, plane, and drill wood. It may also take more time and effort to finish a DIY project.

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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Pennsylvania will invest an additional $246 million into the Port of Philadelphia to continue modernization efforts and improve regional economic stability. The post Port Of Philadelphia: Gov. Wolf Announces $246M Investment appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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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

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

When you run your own business, it's tempting to take on every responsibility. There are many reasons for doing so: you want something done a specific way because you don't have the time to explain how to do it or because you're not sure someone else can handle the task. Delegating saves you valuable time and energy. Sharing duties with your team also fosters a sense of responsibility, engages them, and helps them develop their skills.

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Civiconcepts

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

What Is Stucco? Stucco is made of Portland cement, sand, water, fiber, pigments, Hydraulic cement, and lime. It is applied as a stucco finish on the exterior phase of the … What Is Stucco | 7 Types of Stucco Finishes | Types of Stucco Materials | Best Stucco Finish For Home | Stucco Finishes | StuccoTextures | Modern Stucco Finishes ?

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Painting/finishing 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

From connected, cloud-based software to in-field applications, technology is helping more and more contractors practices sustainable projects.

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Sustainability 128

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Site inventory management is a crucial part of any construction business. However, construction inventory can run into a few specific challenges. Plans and timelines can quickly fall apart if supplies fail to meet demand. Additionally, each delay inevitably drains finances and your company’s image. Updating your inventory management style will require a bit of creativity in equal measures of practicality.

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Construction Management Change Management Site Planning Schedule Management 107

Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

ExxonMobil will relocate its corporate headquarters from Irving to Houston, TX, bringing the number of Fortune 500 companies in the area to 25. The post ExxonMobil Is Moving Its Headquarters To Houston appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Real Estate Development 105

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

As your construction business grows, it's essential to have trusted financial professionals managing your books and providing strategic financial advice. After all, the busier you get, the more complex financial management becomes - and the less time you'll have to maintain your books and try to make sense of all the data. However, many construction business owners are not sure of the differences between a construction bookkeeper, a construction accountant, a financial planner, and a Certified P

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Construction innovations are progressing rapidly, and the industry now has a tremendous amount of resources to advance construction technology. Construction tech funding hit a record high of $2.1 billion in 2021 —a 100% increase from the year before. . These investments in innovations pay off significantly; research shows that firms that are rated as “digitally savvy” outperform companies by as much as 48% on revenue and 15% on net margin.

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Practical Law Construction

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Compared to the restrictions we faced a couple of months ago with the emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, it really does feel as if we are starting to return to some normality, and it was wonderful to see so many construction law professionals at the Society of Construction Law lunch in London last Friday. I had intended to read Morris J’s interesting judgment in John Graham Construction Ltd v Tecnicas Reunidas UK Ltd on the train home, but I sensibly put that off until the weekend, ot

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Contracts 113

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

New survey shows a wide spread as to how construction data is being backed up and protected across the organization.

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Surveying 128

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Marketing your business can put you in high demand in your community. Higher material prices make customers choosier about which projects they want to start. As a result, some reduce the scope of existing projects, which can leave construction companies with fewer jobs. Competition is already fierce, but by marketing your business online with the emphasis on the right things, you can ensure a steady stream of clients who want your services.

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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County, Florida wrapped up 2021 with a new leader and record-breaking job creation and capital investment. The post Sarasota County, Florida Sees National Accolades, New EDO Leader appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Several aspects of the construction business can only be learned through experience. One of them is negotiating contracts. Owning your business requires many skills, and among the most important might be the ability to manage negotiations. As a business owner, you could find yourself negotiating in many circumstances, such as: Salary and job expectations with a potential employee.

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Civiconcepts

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

What Is Plywood? Plywood is engineering wood that is made up of glueing several layers of wood together. Also, there are different types of plywood used for furniture like cabinets, … 15 Different Types of Plywood | What Is Plywood and Their Types | 15 Best Types of Plywood for Furniture Read More ».

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The Korte Company

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Gary Horstmann and his brother drive around their hometown, cruising through the sleepy little city to count all of the homes and buildings they created with their father some 40 years ago. Quality building runs in their blood. Horstmann Construction Company still boasts 24 nameplates on buildings around Highland, Illinois, and they did it in only five years in business.

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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.

Construction Management

Learn Civil Engineering

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

What is an inundation canal? Inundation or flood irrigation is a type of irrigation in which the excess water during a flood from a river is diverted using a canal. This method is only possible only during flood season and the canals which are used for this irrigation are called Inundation Canals. These have been […].

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Finding your dream home with all the unique features within your budget and in the perfect location can be challenging. However, with a construction loan , you can build your dream home from scratch without making compromises. A construction loan is high-interest, short-term financing that you can use to custom-build your home. It covers land acquisition costs, building materials, construction permits, labor, contingency and interest reserves, closing costs, and plans.

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Cost Control Approvals Building Controls Building Materials 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Construction teams are increasingly faced with two competing realities on projects today: a shortage of skilled workers and consistently condensed project schedules. This means navigating a seemingly impossible task – deliver work faster, but with fewer resources.?? . Across the globe, from Dublin, Ireland to Des Moines, Iowa, the industry is grappling with workforce challenges, making it critical to think differently about how labor and other resources are managed.

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ExactHire - Construction

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

It makes more sense than ever to pay as much attention to the way you treat candidates as you do your customers. After all, the pandemic and the resulting Great Recession arrived at about the same time as the long-expected skills gap and talent shortage. When it comes to netting top talent, hiring managers in 2022 are caught in the perfect storm. . That perfect storm is why businesses are paying close attention to concepts like candidate experience and their employer brand.

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Civiconcepts

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Generally, molds grow in a wooden area, due to wood is good at water absorption. Water adds to moisture warm temperatures and grown mold, always in the air substance, and … How To Remove Mold From Wood | How To Clean Mold Off Wood | How To Kill Mold On Wood | How To Get Rid Of Mold On Wood | Best Wat To Remove Mold From Wood Read More ».

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Jobsite with Procore

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

In 1991, Gil Andres founded ANDRES Construction to better serve the growing construction market in his home state of Texas. The company’s initial focus was primarily private schools and churches.

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Learn Civil Engineering

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Importance of quantity estimation in a project Estimating quantity of different material in a construction project helps in to give the stakeholder of the project an idea of the quantity required for different material in the project which indeed makes it easy to plan for the same so that the project cost can be estimated […].

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Laura Sofía García Canto began collaborating with Plenitud Puerto Rico in August 2020 on bioconstruction-related research projects while completing her civil engineering degree at the University of PR. During her time in school, she collaborated with community-based projects and organizations working for empowerment and sustainability. While working with grassroots organizations following Hurricane María, Laura became interested in alternative forms of building that are more accessible and adapt

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The first quarter of every year is the perfect time to revisit and reestablish business goals. And if you’re intent on boosting productivity, accelerating adoption of digital tools, and upping your bottom line, our latest integrations may help you get there. . Most construction professionals recognize the importance of integrations. According to JB Knowledge’s 2021 Construction Technology Report , 85% of construction professionals consider mobile integrations as either “Important” or

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Current trends in Job Order Contracting Process Improvement are enabling improve cost management. Collaborative planning, procurement, and project delivery teams. Improve owner leadership and support. Less dependence upon third party consultants. No excessive fees for JOC products and services based upon a percentage of construction volume. Mutually beneficial outcomes for owners and design-builders. via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us – Locally researched detailed line item construction c

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Civiconcepts

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Vaulted Ceilings are a design for extending a ceiling greater than the standard height of the flat ceiling. Also, this type of ceiling is designed in an upward direction towards … What Is Vaulted Ceiling | 8 Types of Vaulted Ceilings | Best Vaulted Ceilings Types Read More ».

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Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

When a business starts, it’s natural for the owner to be a jack-of-all-trades. You may not have the capital to hire specialists or access the technology to help you. As your business grows–or as you look to take a minor role in your construction company–you may find the industry has become over-reliant on you, which makes it difficult for you to take a step back.

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