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Gaylord Specialty Healthcare – A Case Study

Wholsen Construction

At a time when supply chain delays and material shortages have presented many challenges for construction and development teams, learn how the Wohlsen Team was able to partner, problem solve. The post Gaylord Specialty Healthcare – A Case Study appeared first on Wohlsen Construction.

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Sustainable Manufacturers Invest $24.5M In South Carolina Growth

Business Facilities

Greif will invest $13 million over the next five years to expand in Greenville County; Aerofoam USA is establishing a $11.5 million operation in Abbeville County. .

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Rethinking rebar: Reinforcement goes green

Construction Specifier

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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Construction Industry Trends: July 2022 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

From a construction slowdown to huge project announcements to construction safety and tackling racism and discrimination, here are the July headlines.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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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3D Printing in Construction: Growth, Benefits, and Challenges

Autodesk Construction Cloud

3D printing offers big promises for construction. Will the innovation live up to the hype? 3D printing has been a big buzz term over the past decade–and for good reason. Though initially developed for product prototyping purposes, 3D printing technology has advanced to the point where it has emerged as a key player in a variety of industries. While clearly, 3D printing technology has proven beneficial in the medical, aerospace, and tool-making arenas since its inception, there’s one other

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Don’t Let a Good Crisis Waste You

The Construction Business Owner

Don’t Let a Good Crisis Waste You. Kathy Wells. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 05:00. "Don’t let a good crisis go to waste,” a phrase that was artfully coined by Rahm Emanuel while he was the White House chief of staff, has become an interesting point of discussion among crisis communications experts and enthusiasts. Is there such thing as a “good crisis?” Emanuel might agree that a crisis can be used to provide opportunities in the political boxing ring.

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The Value Of Client Happiness And Ways To Keep Your Clients Happy

Contractor Bookkeeping

Construction business owners know that to find a loyal client base, they must stand out from their competitors. One of the best and easiest ways to do that is to have outstanding customer service. How you treat your customers reflects your entire business. People think positively about companies that treat their customers and clients well. Unfortunately, many small construction business owners focus much on their products and services, with customer service remaining an afterthought.

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Behind the Build: Stacee Barkley, Global Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Leader at DPR Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Representation can make any community stronger. In fact, organizations that focus on diversity, equality, and inclusion tend to be more profitable, have higher retention rates, and be more innovative. Despite all the benefits of representation, though, many organizations still find some conversations around the topic difficult. Leaders may want to make changes, but they may not be sure how to achieve those changes and positively impact their workplaces. .

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Construction Spending Falls with Declines in Residential, Nonresidential Activity Amid Growing Labor and Materials Shortages

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Total construction spending fell by 1.1% in June as spending on new housing and nonresidential projects declined compared to May, according to an analysis the Associated General Contractors of America released of federal spending data. Association officials said that the construction spending figures are being impacted as materials and labor shortages are slowing schedules and increasing the cost of construction.

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Fire door safety: How can specifiers help?

Construction Specifier

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

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Stay Ahead in 2024 with Proven Strategies for Success

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.

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Some reflections on the new world order

Practical Law Construction

In the Business and Property Courts (B&PCs), Practice Direction (PD) 57AC has applied to all trial witness statements signed since 6 April 2021. The commencement date of the Disclosure Pilot Scheme (under PD 51U), was 1 January 2019. However, it has been approved and will become permanent from 1 October 2022 (under PD 57AD). I want to share a few reflections, based on recent experience, around how the rules in these two Practice Directions can interact at trial.

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Level Up Your Construction Tech Skills With These Autodesk University Sessions

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Advancing your career in construction is almost like being inside a “choose your own adventure” story. There are many options to pick from, and it’s entirely up to you to decide which path to take. . That being said, most of the career paths in construction today have one thing in common: the need for tech skills. Whether you’re looking to get into design, engineering, construction, or any other field in the industry—being familiar with the latest construction technology will give you a leg up.

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All You Need To Know About Construction Project Management To Get Started

Construction Marketing

Tall skyscrapers, tourist attractions, factories, homes. Even infrastructure projects like roads and sewers. None of this would be possible without efficient and careful construction project management planning and construction managers. Construction project management plays a vital role in ensuring that all the buildings around us are built safely and on time.

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Nevada: Pot Of Gold

Business Facilities

People once flocked to Nevada for its silver and gold, but today it’s the state’s robust economy and quality of life that draws them in.

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

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.

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Construction Cost Estimating Lunacy!

Job Order Contracting

accuracy: ac·cu·ra·cy – the degree to which the result of a measurement, calculation, or specification conforms to the correct value or a standard. – Oxford Languages. Accuracy is a very common term used in describing the primary attribute required in construction cost estimates. The use of the term accuracy in concert with a construction cost estimate is questionable is questionable at best but is sheer lunacy if the standard is the final construction cost!

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Discover the Latest in Construction Innovation at Autodesk University 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The construction industry wouldn’t be where it is today if it weren’t for visionaries who dared to innovate. These are the people who didn’t settle for the status quo; those who came up with creative solutions to problems and found new ways of doing things. . Innovators move businesses—and ultimately entire industries—forward. Their ideas and solutions enable us to work better, faster, and more efficiently. .

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Contractors Shrug Off Recession Fears, Continue Hiring Spree

ENR Construction

The construction industry posted across-the-board jobs gains in all sectors to add an estimated 32,000 positions overall during June. But how long will it last? .

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Business Facilities’ 18th Annual Rankings Report: State Rankings

Business Facilities

As the economic landscape evolves with sea change-level shifts, discover the leading locations in Business Facilities’ 18th Annual Rankings Report.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

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.

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CCIP & OCIP: A Guide to Controlled Insurance Programs in Construction

Levelset

Construction insurance can be confusing. Each contractor and party to the project has their own insurance, which may or may not be adequate to protect the work they’re performing. With so many policies on a project, there’s a good chance that coverage is overlapped, and a claim could cause insurers to battle with each other over who’s at fault. To make the insurance situation clearer, and to save money, the property owner or general contractor can purchase an inclusive policy that covers an enti

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How to Draw a House Plan Step by Step

CivilJungle

How to Draw a House Plan Step by Step? You should know the right process to draw a house plan before you start drawing a plan on paper. If not known, a lot of time and precious papers are going to be wasted. So before you start bringing out the design of your desired home you should read it carefully. Drawing a house plan takes much more effort and patience than doing other things.

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Canada's First Two Gas Export Terminal Projects Get New Boosts

ENR Construction

Calgary giant Enbridge takes 30% stake in planned second LNG terminal, while giant LNG Canada project and TC Energy settle dispute that halted 670-km gas delivery pipeline work.

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July / August 2022 Issue (Volume 55, Number 4)

Business Facilities

Business Facilities' July / August 2022 issue features our 18th annual Rankings Report, including state, metro, and global rankings. Plus, healthcare, fintech, and corporate HQs.

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The Ultimate Checklist for Choosing the Right Construction Management Software

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.

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Alluvial Soil – Its Types, Distribution, Characteristics and Chemical Properties

Learn Civil Engineering

What Are Alluvial Soils? Surface water deposits soils known as alluvial soils. They are present near rivers, stream terraces, floodplains, and deltas. The soil spreads out in the form of a triangle fan as a result of greater floods. Some soils are created through the extensive process of rock transformation. But these alluvial soils are […].

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9 Tips for Starting an Architecture Firm

Levelset

There’s a lot to think about when it comes to starting your own architectural firm. It can be scary just to think about the amount of work and the risks involved. We spoke with Lucas Gray , a business consultant for architects with Charette Venture Group, to share advice to get started. These tips are well-tested and designed to get your architecture company off to a successful start. 1.

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ENR Southwest Names 2022 Best Project Winners

ENR Construction

An independent panel of experts from all corners of the AEC industry reviewed a total of 48 projects and selected 12 Best Projects and 9 Awards of Merit across 13 categories, plus two winners for two special awards, Excellence in Safety and Excellence in Sustainability.

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Growing In Nebraska

Business Facilities

Revitalization funding boosts job training, small business growth, and affordable housing in Nebraska, and data mining finds a home in York County.

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Outdated ERP? Spot the Signs Before It Stalls Your Progress

Aging construction ERP systems can slow down productivity and put your business at risk. If you’re working with outdated software, you may be missing out on essential features and innovations like AI, AR, and enhanced reporting capabilities. This guide provides you with insights regarding when you need to upgrade and outlines what to look for in a new construction ERP system.

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Different types of paints are used in building construction

Learn Civil Engineering

Paint is very essential for a home, It protects the interior surfaces of walls. There are different types of paints are used in building construction. Let’s discuss them one by one. What is the paint? A covering or wrapping of material. They provide protection or decorate metallic or non-metallic surfaces. Most often, they serve as […].

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A Tour of SunRay Kelly’s Forest House

Natural Building

I have been a long time admirer of SunRay Kelley’s aesthetic and craftsmanship, and this house is a perfect example. Suzanne takes us on a tour of her Forest House on Orcas Island in Washington. This magical cabin with a spectacular ocean view was designed and built by SunRay Kelley. Suzanne fell in love with the house, bought it, and lived in it for 8 years.

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CII Researchers Share Latest Strategies to Boost Project Delivery

ENR Construction

Construction Industry Institute experts explored their latest findings on material tracking and sustainability for construction at the group's annual conference.

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Hilton To Retain, Expand Virginia Global Headquarters 

Business Facilities

Hilton, the global hospitality company, will upgrade its Fairfax County, VA headquarters, creating 350 new jobs over the next five years.

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The Art of Contingency Planning: Dealing with Unforeseen Costs

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