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.
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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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.
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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Choosing the right ERP system is a pivotal decision for any construction company. Our buyer’s guide is crafted to provide leaders with the essential knowledge needed to make informed choices. This guide delves into the critical aspects of selecting a construction ERP, including making the right decision, building internal support, and identifying the best software for your organization.
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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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.
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.
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.
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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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.
Learn Civil Engineering
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
What does a yard means? People are asking about “How many yards in a ton?” frequently. Yard is basically a unit length which equals to 3 feet to be precise it measures down to 0.9144 m. This unit is normally used in US unit and British imperial systems of measurement. Yard unit symbol is ‘yd’. […].
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.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Imagine having an accurate digital version of your construction project’s real environment. That’s exactly what reality capture and site scanning provide. But the potential impact and scope from capturing this data is much bigger than that. “The concept of reality capture allows us to literally do in minutes what used to take days , if not weeks –especially when we get into really complex environments.
Civiconcepts
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Clamps are a fastening tool that is used for holding the materials in place or holding a different material together and preventing the separation of materials. Also, these clamps help … 30 Types of Clamps and Their Uses | 30 Different Types Clamps and Uses | Best Clamps For Home Uses 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
Learn Civil Engineering
FEBRUARY 13, 2022
What are dams? A Dam can be defined as an obstruction or a barrier built across a stream or a river. At the back of this barrier, the water gets collected and the side on which water is called the upstream side, and the other side is called the downstream side. The water collected and […].
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Most public sector agencies do not have an efficient facilities sustainment capability. All the tools and support services are readily available to enable… • Clearer roles and responsibilities for all participants and stakeholders. • Financial visibility and transparency. • Reduced administrative burden and cost. • Incentivizing all participants to use appropriately competent people. • Integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery to reduce costs, change orders, and project timelin
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Traditionally, one of the biggest challenges of getting technology to work in your favor, particularly if you need a custom configuration for your processes, is the fact that you have to build it. With developer resources almost always running tight in construction, folks either grab something off the shelf or do without. . With rapid innovation across all industries around integrations, there’s been a rise in no-code platforms that you can use to build custom workflows.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
The Houston Airport System is currently accepting bids for the design and construction of Taxiway Lima, which could break ground as early as this summer and be completed next year.
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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
Wolgast Corporation
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Busy Business Owners Can Build, Too. It’s a classic case: a thriving company is busting at the seams and needs to remodel or add to their building to make room for future business, but the thought of construction stopping or slowing production stifles the owner from taking the risk of expanding. So what is a business owner to do? Instead of putting it off until they lose business because they can’t accommodate any more customers, they should find a contractor that will work with them to keep the
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Public sector Job Order Contracting is poised to reach a significantly higher level of performance via increased levels of competence combined with an integral set of innovative LEAN tools and services. Increased levels of competence are integral to implementing changes that will result in 30%-40% cost savings supported by greater cost visibility and transparency and improved collaboration with design-builders.
Rapport3
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
Cubic Interactive Sponsors Civic Engineers For The Knight Frank Club Peloton Cycle To MIPIM 2022 We are proud to be supporting our client Civic Engineers on their Cycle To MIPIM, with Gareth Atkinson and James Bruce taking the trip to Cannes. With the ride starting in less than 3 weeks, the jerseys have been released that will be worn by Gareth and James.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Detailed analysis of the catastrophic 2021 Texas winter storm finds systemic flaws in the state's electric sector contributed to a "cascade of failures" that overwhelmed the power grid.
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In the construction industry, efficient material management and waste reduction are essential for both environmental sustainability and economic success. This detailed eBook provides an in-depth look at methods to cut waste and boost material efficiency. Topics covered include sustainable design principles, utilizing BIM for waste minimization, precise estimating and ordering, and effective storage and handling of materials.
Levelset
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
In Minnesota, prevailing wage laws apply to state-funded projects over $2,500 with one trade or over $25,000 with more than one trade. There are separate rates for highway/heavy construction and building construction. Penalties for not paying the correct rate include misdemeanor charges, fines, and prison or jail time. Let’s take a look at prevailing wages in Minnesota — how and when they apply, plus the penalties for not following them.
Jobsite with Procore
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
Every year the federal government awards billions of dollars to prime contractors to perform work. Since Congress passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, billions more will be awarded in projects in the years ahead. Becoming a prime contractor can set you up to handle this work. .
Rapport3
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
Cubic Interactive Sponsors Civic Engineers For The Knight Frank Club Peloton Cycle To MIPIM 2022 We are proud to be supporting our client Civic Engineers on their Cycle To MIPIM, with Gareth Atkinson and James Bruce taking the trip to Cannes. With the ride starting in less than 3 weeks, the jerseys have been released that will be worn by Gareth and James.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
The placement of the second of two pedestrian bridges 60 ft above an active airfield last month marked the final piece of significant construction for the new $5.1-billion Terminal B at LaGuardia International Airport.
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In the face of rising customer expectations and evolving industry standards, staying ahead in construction demands innovation. A Next Generation Construction ERP is designed to meet these challenges head-on. By integrating this advanced system into your tech stack, you empower your team with a single source of truth, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency.
Natural Building
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
The use of raw earth to build public and private structures has been practiced for thousands of years, with over 1.7 billion people across the globe living in earthen homes. But its integration in urban infrastructure and planning is something we ought to explore more. Raw earth with other materials left to dry and harden under the sun has sustained the test of time.
OmTrak
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
New Model Guidance for Building Manuals Issued by Australian Building Codes Board The Australian Building Codes Board has developed a new Model Guidance for Building Manuals. This guidance is a national model for building manuals defining the minimum building manual information requirements. The aim is to ensure building manual information is accurate and complete prior to the issuing of an occupancy approval.
AEC Business
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Buildots, the construction technology startup using AI to provide objective, data-backed insights to contractors and project managers, announced that NCC Finland uses their technology to build two projects. The first is an 8,000 sq m residential project in the Helsinki metropolitan area, and the second is a 9,000 sq m commercial project, Fredriksberg D, in Helsinki. […] The post NCC Pilots Buildots’ AI in Two Helsinki Building Projects appeared first on AEC Business.
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