Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 27, 2022

From vaccine mandates to new construction opportunities, these are some of the headlines we were following in January 2022.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 24, 2022

GM will renovate its Western New York Lockport Components plant, where it will manufacture electric motor components for electric trucks and SUVs. . The post General Motors Will Invest $154M In New York Electric Motor Facility Upgrade appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Civiconcepts

JANUARY 28, 2022

The roof is an essential part of the building envelop it is covering the topmost portion of the house or building and the roof is supported on the wall of … 20 Parts of Roof | Parts Terminology | Roof Diagram | Roof Structure Diagram | Roof Parts Name Read More ».

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Learn Civil Engineering

JANUARY 24, 2022

What is a Carpet Area? The carpet area is the area between wall to wall. Here the thickness of the wall doesn’t include because as mentioned it is the distance between wall to wall. A carpet area can be simply understood as the area in a room or hall on which a carpet can be […].

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Construction project managers face constant challenges, from delayed schedules to fragmented workflows. CMiC’s ERP transforms how projects are managed, providing a unified system for financials, scheduling, and collaboration. With tools for real-time insights, cost control, and document management, CMiC empowers managers to make confident decisions.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 26, 2022

Construction professionals are optimistic about growth in 2022, according to results from a new Viewpoint Network Survey.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 27, 2022

Illinois once again topped the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) annual ranking of the Top 10 States for LEED in 2021, demonstrating leadership in green building. The post Illinois Led U.S. Green Building Council’s Top 10 States For LEED In 2021 appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 22, 2022

Fact: technology and app usage is growing in the construction industry. According to the 2021 JBKnowledge ConTech Report , 19% of respondents indicated using six or more construction apps. While the abundance of apps in construction is certainly a sign of progress (particularly with some reports that the industry is lagging in digital transformation ), having lots of tools can be both a blessing and a curse.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 28, 2022

Every manager has habits that make them effective. Managing contractors doesn't just mean scheduling them and making sure they're progressing on the project, but also knowing how to address workplace matters proactively - for one, the growing generational differences among their peers to communicate effectively and boost productivity. These days, it's inevitable that a diverse group of older and younger workers cross paths in the construction industry.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 25, 2022

GM project will create 4,000 and retain 1,000 jobs, and includes converting GM Orion Township assembly plant to build full-size EV pickups; building Ultium’s 3rd US battery cell plant in Lansing. The post Historic $7B General Motors Investment To Create EV Future In Michigan appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Civiconcepts

JANUARY 27, 2022

What Is Eyebrow Window? Eyebrow window is a name suggest, as a shape of the window is long in a lengthwise direction and curved up in the top direction, means … Eyebrow Window | Function, Installation, Location and Size Read More ».

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Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 25, 2022

Movares Europe is an engineering consultancy company and part of the Movares Group. Employing over 1,000 highly qualified engineering professionals, Movares is one of the leading Dutch consulting engineers, providing consultancy and engineering services to public transport companies, local authorities and other clients. In recent years the team have expanded from traditional railway engineering services to generating solutions for capacity, safety and integration problems.

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Natural Building

JANUARY 22, 2022

On 50 scenic acres in Carson, New Mexico, sits the Veterans Off-Grid (VOG) property — a nonprofit organization founded by Ryan Timmermans, whose mission is to restore a sense of purpose, community, sustainability, and peace to veterans in need. U.S. Army Veteran and Veterans Off-Grid founder Ryan Timmermans and volunteer Josh Camp talk about helping vets learn green construction in Carson, New Mexico.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 27, 2022

Boom Supersonic will manufacture its new supersonic passenger aircraft, Overture, at Piedmont Triad International Airport, creating more than 1,750 jobs. The post Boom Supersonic Chooses North Carolina For New Manufacturing Plant appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Civiconcepts

JANUARY 26, 2022

What Is A Sash Window? The term ‘sash window’ usually refers to slippery window sash (also known as box sash windows). It is often one of the older varieties of … What Is A Sash Window | 3 Best Types of Sash Window | Pros of Sash Windows Read More ».

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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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ENR Construction

JANUARY 27, 2022

The Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico plan calls for 98 miles of levees and other protections.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 25, 2022

With changes happening every day on construction projects it is critical for those teams working in the field to have access to the information they need, when they need it. Schedules are strict, budgets are tight, and there is little room for field teams to be looking at outdated documentation, or worse, not even having access to the files they need. .

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 24, 2022

HireAHelper migration study reveals 2021 United States moving trends during another year disrupted by COVID-19. The post Moving Trends: Was 2021 The Year Of The Great Relocation? appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Civiconcepts

JANUARY 24, 2022

Before anything gets constructed, a land survey of the construction site is essential for measuring the topography factors, Angle, determining the location of existing infrastructure, establishing the boundaries of your … 10 Types of Land Survey | What Is Land Surveying | Types of Land Surveyors | Types of Land Surveying Read More ».

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 25, 2022

Rulemaking process starts Jan. 26, with industry groups applauding rescind but seeking more input on construction-specific regulations.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 27, 2022

Construction Materials Costs. via 4BT.us – Locally researched detailed unit price cost databases, Lean construction tools and services. The post Construction Material Pricing – Up 23%+ appeared first on 4BT.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 26, 2022

The composite decking, railing and cladding company will establish new manufacturing and distribution operations in Maury County, TN. The post New Fiberon Manufacturing Facility To Create 310 Jobs In Tennessee appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 27, 2022

For over 20 years, Boustead Projects Limited has been a leading provider of innovative real estate solutions with an international presence across Singapore, China, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Its core business is in industrial design-build and development projects, covering over 3 million square metres of real estate regionally. . Its service offering covers turnkey engineering, full-fledged integrated digital delivery (IDD), and construction and project management encompassing design-and-build; but

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Designed specifically for construction finance professionals, CMiC’s ERP delivers the tools needed to manage projects with precision. Integrated job costing ensures real-time visibility into expenses, while automated progress billing accelerates cash flow. Revenue recognition compliance tools automate revenue recognition, and powerful analytics provide actionable insights.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 25, 2022

St. Louis nearly lost the headquarters of the National Geospatial Agency, but a fast turnaround construction plan and local leadership saved it.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2022

LEAN Job Order Contacting provides tangible benefits over both traditional JOC implementation and repair, renovation, and maintenance practices. Public sector facilities management and procurement professionals face significant challenges as the pressure to “do more with less” continues to mount. Solutions must be simple to use, compliant, and provide measurable gains in productivity.

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cnstrctr

JANUARY 27, 2022

Installing an uncoupling membrane can avoid messy issues down the road with your tile or stone installation.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 27, 2022

Photos courtesy Kingspan. By John Woestman. In roofing assemblies for low-slope concrete roof decks, protected membrane roofs set the bar for cost-savings, labor-efficiency, and roof life span among other advantages. These advantages may appear counterintuitive: Common sense suggests the roof’s waterproofing covering needs to be on top, protecting all the other components of the assembly from the elements of nature, including the insulation.

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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.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 24, 2022

Hydropower sector participants usually at odds—industry firms, dam safety groups and environmental advocates—now are finding common ground in project funding and new legislation.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 26, 2022

We often get asked where or how people can learn more about our construction products—or how to use them. There’s so much great information being shared both virtually and in-person (including over at our digital Learning Center ). From webinars and video meetups to construction conferences, we wanted to consolidate these learning opportunities so you can attend yourself or share with your team.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 26, 2022

“Some changes are so slow that you don’t notice, others are so fast that they don’t notice you”. Ashleigh Brilliant. LEAN Construction Delivery and supporting cloud-based technology is gradually transforming how we do business on a day-to-day basis. Change your relationships. Change how you create, share, & reuse information. Change your outcomes.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 28, 2022

Problems with your home’s plumbing system may seem relatively insignificant at first, but it’s very easy for them to quickly spiral beyond your control. For this reason, it is absolutely crucial that you are able to recognize some of the most common warning signs that your home may be indicating an issue with the plumbing. With that said, here’s our list of the top 10 signs your home may have a plumbing problem and how to deal with it before a minor issue becomes a major plumbing emergency. 1.

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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.

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