Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The labor shortage is no match for forward-thinking contractors with the right technologies and workforce mindset. See why they're planning ahead.

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Practical Law Construction

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Recent case law has shown how careful parties need to be when drafting a liquidated damages (LDs) regime. The case of Buckingham Group Contracting Ltd v Peel L&P Investments and Property Ltd provides yet another example of what can happen if there is any ambiguity in the drafting. This blog takes a closer look at this case. What happened? Buckingham was engaged by Peel under an amended JCT Design and Build contract, 2016 Edition to design and construct certain aspects of a plant for manufact

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Construction contractors like you are primarily in the "Hurry Up" and "Wait" zone. Hurry up and answer the call from the customer. Wait to make the appointment. Hurry up and get to the job. Wait for the customer to come home, to be available. Hurry up and create the proposal. Wait for a decision. When the client says "Yes," it is - wait for the Job Deposit.

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Civiconcepts

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Introduction To Kitchen Chimney Before we discuss the various types of chimneys for kitchen and how to maintain the kitchen chimney, let us understand what is a chimney and the … Types of Chimney For Kitchen | 5 Best Kitchen Chimney Types | Types of Chimneys In Kitchen | Types of Kitchen Chimney 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.

Risk Management

Natural Building

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Ecovillages are intentional communities designed to be environmentally, socially, and/or economically sustainable. The concept gained popularity in the 1960s and 70s, although many traditional, rural communities have long engaged in these practices. All of these communities share a few common elements, such as locally grown and managed food sources, renewable energy and waste treatment systems on the property, shared spaces and resources, community gatherings, or shared businesses.

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Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation Green Building Energy Efficiency 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Despite important gains made in recent years, women are still underrepresented as leaders in the workplace. That is especially true in construction, and that’s a huge lost opportunity. Companies where women fill leadership roles consistently outperform businesses with fewer C-suite roles filled by females. Empowering women in our workplaces isn’t just beneficial, it’s necessary for the future success of the construction industry.

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Lean Construction Construction Management Change Management Construction Equipment 98

Civiconcepts

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Post–tensioning is a method of reinforcing concrete in a slab and beam. Post-tensioning is a form of prestressing. In post tension slab tendons are prestressing steel wires inside plastic ducts … What Is Post Tension Slab | Post Tension Concrete Slab | Best PT Slab Construction Method | Post Tensioned Concrete Slab Read More ».

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Engineering 98

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Without granular, line item Local Market Construction Cost Data you can’t have a verifiable estimate. Most organizations rely upon national average cost data, consultants, and/or historical data. National average cost data is not representative of local market data even when cost indices or area cost factors are applied. Historical data shows little more than what some cost to build, without any information of what costs should have been. “A real irony is that respect for people

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Cost Control Project Management Consulting Estimating Building Controls 95

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Construction jobsites are complicated places. There are several moving parts and unforeseeable challenges at any given time. Project leaders must be skilled at absorbing new information and making informed decisions quickly. . Our research with FMI found that 75% of construction professionals expressed a strong demand for rapid decision-making in the field.

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Collaboration Property Management Project Management Construction Management 98

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Let me start by saying it's good if you have competition. Indeed, competition pushes you to be innovative. It also means there's an established community for your services. If no one else is offering the service, there's a chance there's no market for it. But, have you always wondered how a small construction company like yours could stand out from the crowd and its competitors?

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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.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 6, 2022

How to Keep Your Construction Workers Happy and Healthy.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Nonresidential construction DOWN decreased 0.4% in August. Largest declines in Highway/street, Water supply and Public Safety. Other sectors down include – Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Office, Manufacturing, and Power. Rising costs of financing and delivering construction services put brakes on nonresidential construction. Now, more than ever, robust, efficient LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery methods need to be deployed.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Construction companies juggle many different risks and responsibilities as they strive to grow their businesses, or simply survive in an uncertain economy. As such, it is essential to understand your complete financial picture to succeed. By monitoring and managing your working capital and cash flow, you’ll know with confidence if you have the ability to bid on and complete new projects, while being prepared to afford labor, materials , and general expenses knowing it could be 60 to 90 days befo

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Risk Management Project Management Construction Management Collaboration 98

ENR Construction

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Led by nonresidential contractors, the construction industry increased its hiring pace during September, and the overall unemployment rate fell to 3.4%.

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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.

Construction Management

Rapport3

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Carden & Godfrey chose a Rapport3 package to centralise their projects and finances. Carden & Godfrey is long-established RIBA Chartered Practice of Architects involved with all aspects of sustainable building design. They specialise in the care of historic buildings including new buildings on historically sensitive sites, carefully considered interventions and conservation-based repairs.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Public sector facilities stewardship has traditionally received poor grades. The fundamental reason the assumptions most public sector professionals have are incorrect when it comes to life-cycle management of the built environment. Assumptions drive what information is collected, how it is collected, how information is analyzed, and what conclusions result, and subsequent actions taken.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 5, 2022

“The heart of every construction project is collaboration,” said Jim Lynch, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Autodesk Construction Solutions in last week’s Construction Session at Autodesk University. . No two projects are the same, but if there’s one thing we know to be true, it’s that construction teams who work well together produce better outcomes.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Real Estate Development Building Products Distribution 98

ENR Construction

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The process of preconstruction has significantly changed over the last 10 years to include project data from multiple sources, better design modeling and more involvement from specialty contractors, but has preconstruction technology changed with the data? A Procore/FMI report says not enough.

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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.

Construction Management

Rapport3

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Carden & Godfrey chose a Rapport3 package to centralise their projects and finances. Carden & Godfrey is long-established RIBA Chartered Practice of Architects involved with all aspects of sustainable building design. They specialise in the care of historic buildings including new buildings on historically sensitive sites, carefully considered interventions and conservation-based repairs.

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Site Planning Project Management Building Design Budgeting 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Public Sector Facilities Project Cost Management is required to address traditionally elevated levels of economic and environmental waste. The good news is that robust solutions are readily available to enable the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on time and on budget. The bad news is that continuous, competent leadership is required that understands that change from current ‘ad hoc’ as wasteful practices is required.

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The Korte Company

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Every challenge is also an opportunity. You can learn more from things that go wrong than those that go perfectly to plan. This was definitely one of those moments. Something major happened in 1990. A rare mistake forced the company to rethink who we were and how we did business. It pushed us to blaze new paths and pursue new opportunities that drive our success to this day.

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Building Design Government Works Estimating Maintenance 52

ENR Construction

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The U.S. General Services Administration has issued an RFI as part of a fact-finding mission to help establish federal agency procurement. preferences for construction materials and goods that contain less embodied. carbon.

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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.

Construction Management

CivilJungle

OCTOBER 6, 2022

What Is Corrosion? Corrosion is a native method that transforms pure metals into a robust synthetic form like oxide or hydroxide. It is the constant of metal because of artificial action with their enclosing. It degrades and erodes the metals by listless their power, looks, and long-lasting factors. Materials will generally part into two sections which are chemical and physical factors.

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Building Materials Zoning Painting/finishing Green Building 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Principles of Sustainable Construction. sustainable design. Materials. Transport. Water. Energy. Waste. durability. energy efficiency. waste reduction. indoor air quality. water conservation. sustainable building materials. Timber instead of steel. Concrete reinforced with natural fibers. Geo-textiles made from crops. Straw bales. Materials that are accredited as being responsibility sourced.

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Constructlaw

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Town of New Milford v. Std. Demolition Srvcs., Inc. , 212 Conn. App. 30 (2022). The case involved cleanup and environmental remediation of a vacant factory contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls and asbestos. The town of New Milford (Town) contracted with Standard Demolition Services, Inc. (Contractor) to perform the third phase of this cleanup and remediation.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 5, 2022

A temporary bridge is providing access to Pine Island, Fla. five days after Hurricane Ian made its devastating landfall, while state officials prioritize temporary repairs to provide access to Sanibel Island, expected to be complete by the end of the month.

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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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Learn Civil Engineering

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Glass wool has become a popular material for the construction of buildings. People around the world are looking for eco-friendly construction materials. Also, the ecosystem of our planet is affected by global warming and waste buildup. As a result, the idea of green building developed. Here, Glass wool is proved a green-building material. Its composition […].

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 5, 2022

What Is Transportation of Concrete? Transportation of concrete is a process where we move freshly prepared concrete from one place to another place. Generally, we move concrete to that place where that concrete need to be dumped for structural construction purpose. The method of transportation of concrete depends upon the setting time of concrete, workability of the concrete, and the labour availability of the site, etc.

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Concrete Pouring Curing Roofing Systems Flooring Systems 52

Natural Building

OCTOBER 4, 2022

This video shows how an earthbag dome complex was built in Ecuador. They used cement stabilized fill and finished it with an earthen and lime plaster. The finished project is revealed towards the end. You can watch the 15 minute video at www.youtube.com.

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Painting/finishing 52

ENR Construction

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Unburned gas makes up as much as 10% of U.S. petroleum-based emissions, University of Michigan researchers claim in journal Science, as Europe probes methane leaks from Russia's Nord Stream gas pipelines that could be sabotage.

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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

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