Construction Marketing
JUNE 14, 2022
Construction workers face various challenges in the course of their work. These challenges include using dangerous tools and poisonous chemicals and being around unsafe working environments. All these pose risks to the health of these workers. . As the owner of a construction firm , you’re responsible for enhancing the safety of your workers.
Wolgast Corporation
JUNE 28, 2022
The cost and availability of building materials can presently be described as highly unpredictable, so the pre-planning phase has become the key to Restaurant Construction more than ever before! We have strategies to share to get your restaurant or business operating quicker and generate income faster. For any business type, a contractor should be evaluating your architectural plans to offer value engineering for possible savings and material availability.
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Business Facilities
JUNE 8, 2022
Access to a quality workforce is a top priority for companies considering where to relocate or expand. Here’s a look at what some top locations across the U.S. are doing to address today’s workforce.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 1, 2022
From increased project starts to a look at where the construction industry stands with its DEI efforts, here's a look at some of May's headlines.
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.
Best Practices Construction Law
JUNE 15, 2022
If you have Googled, “ Virginia Pay If Paid ” or “ Virginia Pay When Paid ” or “ Pay if Paid Enforceable ” or “ best construction lawyer ever “, then you likely have found your way here (that last one is mere puffery ). Let’s cut to the chase—Virginia has joined 11 other states that have expressly prohibited “pay if paid” clauses in construction contracts.
Practical Law Construction
JUNE 14, 2022
Construction claims usually arise out of a breach of contract , because it is easier to establish liability than under a tortious claim. However, where there is no contract or the contractual limitation period has expired, or a contracting party is insolvent or is uninsured, parties may have no choice but to bring a claim in tort. To succeed in an action for negligence at common law, it is well established that a claimant must prove that the defendant owes it a duty of care, that the defendant h
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Jobsite with Procore
JUNE 1, 2022
Whether they realize it or not, most contractors are unknowingly practicing workforce management (WFM) and often on a spreadsheet, whiteboard, home-grown system, or even on paper.
Business Facilities
JUNE 3, 2022
Ford's $3.7B Midwest investment across Michigan, Ohio and Missouri will support production of 2 million EVs a year by end of 2026, strengthen portfolio of gas-powered vehicles.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 30, 2022
Our monthly look at construction industry geadlines, with notes on the materials supply chain, project collaboration, and tackling inflation.
Civiconcepts
JUNE 18, 2022
Introduction To Light Bulbs A light bulb has become one of the modern world’s beauties. Light bulbs are extremely common and they may be found almost anywhere on the earth. … 50 Types Of Light Bulbs | Incandescent Light Bulb | Best Light Bulb Types | Small Light Bulb Read More ».
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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.
Learn Civil Engineering
JUNE 10, 2022
Elongation Index is defined as the percentage of the weight of retained aggregate on different sets (sets which represent 7 gaps of different sizes) on elongation or length gauge to the total weight of aggregate sample for test. Elongation index is generally considered for the shape and size of aggregate. In Elongation index, we generally […].
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 20, 2022
Estimating is one of the most complex parts of the construction process. And done inaccurately, you risk losing the bid, or worse, profits. . Thankfully cloud-based software solutions enable teams to create more competitive bids with accurate estimates faster. Moreover, you can ensure that you see more profits from any given project by including all costs correctly. .
Construction Specifier
JUNE 7, 2022
By Troy Hull, CEM, CMVP. Today, facility managers and building specifiers have more to consider when it comes to designing and managing facilities than ever before. They are managing evolving building occupancies as people navigate COVID-19 variants, new health and safety protocols, inflation, skyrocketing energy costs, labor shortages, and much more.
Business Facilities
JUNE 21, 2022
Mitch Carmichael, secretary of West Virginia’s Department of Economic Development, has many reasons why businesses should consider The Mountain State. Here are some of the state’s many business-related activities and advantages.
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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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 7, 2022
Trimble Viewpoint Customers: Have a Cool Project, Applied Tech in Awesome Ways, or Achieved an Impressive HR Feat? Here’s Your Time to Shine!
Civiconcepts
JUNE 16, 2022
Introduction To Kitchen Faucets The kitchen faucets are used for dispensing cold water and hot water for washing or cleaning your plates, and dinner dishes, cleaning vegetables and fruits and … 8 Types of Kitchen Faucets | Kitchen Sink Faucets Types | Best Types of Sink Faucets Read More ».
Jobsite with Procore
JUNE 1, 2022
It used to be that contractors could just focus on their own employees when doing workforce planning. However, with the nature of work changing even in construction, some experts say workforce planning needs to go much deeper.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 16, 2022
Subcontracting is a time-honored tradition. Even back in the Middle Ages, large endeavors were broken down into skill-specific projects and contracted out to the guilds. The masons, architects, blacksmiths, and painters then managed their little corners of construction, freeing the overseer to do their thing. . Today, little is different. Large projects still get chunked out and handed off to knowledgeable subcontractors who, in their turn, hire their own workers with the confidence that they c
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.
Natural Building
JUNE 12, 2022
Dan Whittington and Merve Yesilkr had been living semi off-grid together for the last five years. A combination of losing their jobs due to the pandemic mandates, the cost of living and a “what am I doing with my life” moment led them down the path of becoming completely self-sufficient. Their expenses were less than $5000 in the last year, used to upgrade an old water pump system.
Business Facilities
JUNE 16, 2022
A solid education system, infrastructure investments, a strong workforce, and resilient business climate are just some of the many reasons why more and more companies choose to call Virginia home.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 8, 2022
Why construction executives and leaders should look to a connected, cloud construction suite to improve and scale their business.
Civiconcepts
JUNE 17, 2022
When we started our cooking journey than having kitchen essentials tools and cookware for cooks. But after some years of refining our cooking techniques, testing recipes, and creating and learning … 40 Kitchen Essentials | Types of Kitchen Utensils | Top Kitchen Must Have Tools | Best Essential Kitchen Items 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.
Levelset
JUNE 21, 2022
If you’re looking to grow an HVAC business, there’s great news: The demand for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning is growing quickly. Fortune Business Insights notes that the HVAC sector is expected to grow by $20 billion this decade. Also, the Air Conditioning Contractors of America estimate 13% job growth by 2030, outpacing the average across all industries.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 23, 2022
What we in America call Estimators, and what the rest of the world calls Surveyors, have been around for thousands of years. Today, estimators are the unsung heroes of a project team. No matter where you go, they carry the most risk while getting the least amount of recognition for their success. Their success is a critical element of how a company continues operating at a profit for another day. .
Construction Specifier
JUNE 8, 2022
Photo courtesy Shell Point Retirement Community. By David L. Heuring, AIA, CCCA; Mitchell Elliott, AIA; Scott Horn, AIA; and Joshua Storm, PE. In early 2018, RDG Planning & Design and its partner firms began design work to replace an existing, nearly 50-year-old Healthcare Facility on the Shell Point Retirement Community campus (a CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY [CCRC]) in Ft.
Business Facilities
JUNE 6, 2022
In North Carolina, Utz Brands will create 115 new jobs in Kings Mountain, while D’Artagnan will create 23 new jobs in Granville County.
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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
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 22, 2022
A recap of some of the biggest trends, technologies and best practices from the 2022 Vista User Summit.
Civiconcepts
JUNE 9, 2022
What Is A Short Circuit? A short circuit means when electricity diverges from the established route of an electric circuit at that time the electrical flows find a faster route … What Is A Short Circuit | Causes Of Short Circuit | How To Prevent Short Circuit | Top 3 Reasons Behind Electrical Short Circuit Read More ».
Levelset
JUNE 6, 2022
Construction projects rely on contractors completing the work they started and meeting the design intent. In an attempt to hold contractors accountable, many projects use retention holdbacks, also known as retainage. These holdbacks need to be accounted for by every party to a project: owner, general contractor, and subcontractor. Tracking these amounts ensures that everyone gets paid the money they are due when the project is completed.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 28, 2022
Project management is tough. You have stakeholders tugging on your shirt for progress updates, financials, submittals, schedules, RFIs, and that barely scratches the surface. Wouldn’t it be nice to cut back on the time you spend getting people the info they need? “As simple as it sounds, having the right information in front of you is essential to managing the stress of a project management role,” shares Esteban Coralles , Manager, Technical Solutions at Autodesk and a former construction projec
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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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