Construction Dive
JANUARY 11, 2023
From electric and autonomous equipment to AI-powered tracking solutions and cargo-carrying dirigibles, the construction industry’s future was on display in Las Vegas last week.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 11, 2023
The hottest construction topics for 2022 on the Viewpoint blog were hiring and retention, WIP reports, sustainability, and Trimble Construction One.
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Construction Marketing
JANUARY 17, 2023
If you have a commercial building, consider installing a solar power system. That’s because it’s cost-effective and plays a crucial role in protecting the environment. You can consider various installation options if you plan to have one. One of the best ways of installing solar panels in a commercial building is by placing them in an open area.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 24, 2023
At Autodesk, our goal is to help your teams work faster and smarter all year long. This month, we have 20+ product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, BuildingConnected, ProEst, and BIM 360. And because your time is valuable, we don’t need you to sweat the details.
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.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JANUARY 27, 2023
Inflation has ballooned worldwide in recent months, and there's no question that small construction businesses are feeling the pinch. Supplies cost more, employees are hard to find, and your profits are shrinking. This can lead to operating at a loss - spending more money than you make. Otherwise, you will eventually run out of cash reserves and be out of business.
Civiconcepts
JANUARY 11, 2023
Introduction To Bedroom When it comes to designing a home, the bedroom is a space that requires special kind attention. It is the place to retire for the night and … Types Of Bedrooms | 7 Different Types of Bedrooms | Most Popular Bedroom Types Read More ».
Construction Project Zone brings together the best content for construction projects from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 12, 2023
The Network is our award-winning online community of almost 7,000 construction professionals who all use Trimble Viewpoint technology solutions.
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 6, 2023
Less than 25% of stolen construction materials are returned to the company. To prevent losses for your construction business, you need intimate knowledge of the latest security trends. Are you ready to equip your construction site with top-tier security solutions? Keep reading as we delve into the top 2023 security trends for construction site security and how these trends can fortify your security against the modern threat environment.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 27, 2023
Fact: R epresentation matters , and it greatly affects your employee recruitment and retention. This is why diversity and inclusion programs are vital to building a solid workforce in your construction firm. Multiple studies have shown that diverse teams are more innovative and perform better. A study by Boston Consulting Group found that firms led by diverse management teams see higher revenues.
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 13, 2023
Photo courtesy Solomon Colors. By Christopher Bennett, iSCS, CDT; Rae Taylor, PhD; Keith Robinson, FCSC, FCSI, RSW, LEED AP; and Kenneth Hercenberg, CSI, CDT, CCS, CCCA, SCIP AFFILIATE. Recent efforts in North America to reduce embodied carbon in concrete are similar to British solutions to eradicate cobras in colonial India. Simple solutions often create bigger problems than the complex ones they were trying to solve.
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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.
Civiconcepts
JANUARY 10, 2023
Introduction To Road Rollers This Road Roller is essential equipment for road construction, it causes materials like gravel, dirt, and asphalt to become uniformly compressed and level, and also it … Types of Road Rollers | 5 Best Types Rollers | Road Roller Types Used In Construction | Types of Rollers For Compaction Read More ».
Construction Dive
JANUARY 19, 2023
OSHA Regional Administrator Stephen Boyd spoke candidly about the industry’s fatality numbers at AGC’s health and safety conference this week.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 3, 2023
Drones, 3D printing, automation, and…mushrooms? See why these and other futuristic construction technologies are going to go big in 2023!
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 16, 2023
You may have heard of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) before. Well, it’s quite a popular synthetic polymer used in various industries. Its versatile characteristic makes it the go-to material in many applications. . Notably, manufacturing and construction use it significantly more. You can find many PVA suppliers in these two industries. From adhesives to textile finishings, PVA benefits manufacturing and construction in various ways.
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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.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 31, 2023
In 1963, President John F. Kennedy spoke to a key group of German dignitaries in Frankfurt. He focused on liberty and the need to work together to achieve a peaceful world. “Change is the law of life,” he said. “And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” [1] Sixty years on, the construction industry faces somewhat of a crossroads of its own.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JANUARY 13, 2023
When you think of payroll, you might still envision paperwork and envelopes given to employees by hand. Even with direct deposit being the norm for years, there is still a significant paper component to manage. You won't find a contractor using inefficient tools on the job site these days. The hammer or the nail gun? No question. While every contractor recognizes the flaws of using ineffective tools, they may still be losing money due to inefficient payroll tools and processes.
Civiconcepts
JANUARY 9, 2023
Introduction to Chain Surveying In the chain surveying method, the actual land areas are divided into small triangles and then each side of the triangle is measured directly using a … 5 Types of Chains In Surveying | Different Types of Chains In Civil Engineering | Surveying Chains Types Read More ».
Construction Dive
JANUARY 20, 2023
A massive rulebook that most workers won’t read can leave a contractor vulnerable to OSHA fines and lawsuits, according to panelists at AGC’s safety conference.
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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 26, 2023
Managing construction HR can be a complex challenge, but modern technologies are simplifying the human resources processes.
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 6, 2023
The solution to the dilemma of whether to build or buy a storage unit usually depends on the location and one’s personal requirements. . As an intending storage owner, having a well-thought-out plan before either purchasing or constructing is essential. Finding the best and most cost-effective storage units is among the most crucial considerations. To help with the difficult choice, factors such as understanding the precise usage for the storage units and the benefits and drawbacks of buying ver
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 24, 2023
The start of the new year brings new and enhanced functionality across Autodesk Construction Cloud. This month, we’re excited to release feature additions and enhancements to Autodesk Build across cost, project management, data, and more. Check out the latest updates for Autodesk Build. Admin Releases Notifications | New Project Frequency Defaults Reports | ‘Updated by’ column in Report Templates Assets | Progress Tracking + Assets Assets | Asset Category Permissions Cost Management Releases C
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 10, 2023
A Transformative Approach to Construction Project Management that enables the consistent delivery of quality outcomes on time and on budget has been available for decades. Any real property owner with requisite leadership skills and the commitment to fundamental process change can mitigate the excessive financial and environmental waste endemic to the repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction of buildings and other forms of physical infrastructure.
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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.
LetsBuild
JANUARY 27, 2023
How much time do you and your crew lose each day because you’re stuck working on time-consuming administrative tasks? If you’re like most foremen and site managers, it’s more than you’d like to admit—construction professionals spend over one-third of their time on non-productive activities. As a result, on-site activities get delayed, causing you to miss deadlines and go over budget trying to make up for that wasted time.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 13, 2023
In the first year of the pandemic, construction workers were among the most vulnerable to COVID-19 and its related illnesses, new government data shows.
Practical Law Construction
JANUARY 11, 2023
In Thomas Barnes & Sons plc v Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council , the TCC had to consider whether there was a concurrent delay and if so how did that affect the parties’ rights under the contract. The delay to the works in this case entitled the employer to terminate the contract and engage a third party to complete the works. There are debates as to what concurrent delay actually means but the SCL Delay and Disruption Protocol, 2nd edition helpfully explains that it is: “the
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 11, 2023
Construction companies must rely on security to keep their equipment, assets, and people safe on site. If you’re planning a security strategy for your construction company, you must weigh the benefits of integrated data for futureproofing your security strategy. So, what is integrated security data, and how does it benefit your security strategy? Keep reading as we discuss what integrated data means for a construction company’s security and project management.
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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
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 24, 2023
The infrastructure pipeline ballooned to $248 billion in the 2021-22 State and Federal Budgets, and movement to net zero is ramping up across the board. In an industry nearing capacity, the usual tools won’t be enough to meet the volume of demand. Nor will they bring emissions and waste down to an acceptable level. Innovation in construction can seem like a daunting task, especially when you consider how our most significant achievements in building occurred thousands of years ago.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JANUARY 20, 2023
So you have a great business idea and are convinced you can make it work, but you don't have much capital to get your business off the ground. Juggling existing financial commitments such as a mortgage or bank loan could put a squeeze on your business plans. Many entrepreneurs use creative thinking and shrewd planning to get businesses off the ground with the smallest budgets.
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 6, 2023
Unpeeling the FM Onion is the first step to engaging in efficient facilities stewardship (consistent, quality, cost effective repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds). It’s impossible to make something more efficient if you do not understand it. Billions of dollars are wasted every year, as well as precious, nonrenewable natural resources, due to a fundamental lack of understanding of facilities stewardship as a holistic process.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 11, 2023
As builders adapt to economic, supply chain and labor challenges, they're turning to technology to boost performance.
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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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