Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 20, 2022

Trimble Viewpoint customers take a break from their daily grind to build the perfect construction haiku.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 20, 2022

Encina will create 300 new jobs in Northumberland County, PA; UnityLab is relocating its headquarters to Sullivan County.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 22, 2022

Localized scale loss due to erosion-corrosion, water flow right to left. By Alan Humphreys PhD, PE, and Phillip Sharff, PE. Metal corrosion is an ever-present problem in the plumbing industry. Common piping materials such as copper, steel, and cast-iron are readily oxidized and thus undergo aqueous corrosion at a rate dependent on the corrosivity of the service environment.

Plumbing 105

Plumbing Plumbing Systems Piping Installation Building Materials 105

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 21, 2022

Road Map. JOC Program Planning – Tools and Services Evaluation and Selection (Unit Price Book, Services, Technology). JOC Construction RFP Planning and Procurement – Program Contract Organization, Documents/Bid Packages/Forms/Checklists/Approvals, Roles in Construction Projects, and Contractor Selection. Program Portfolio Management. Contract Management.

Change Management 99

Change Management Mapping Project Management Procurement 99

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 22, 2022

There were plenty of incredible sights in Glasgow during COP26. But if you happened to be passing by the Kingston motorway bridge, you’d have seen one of the best innovations from the world of construction. Sitting on the grounds of a former petrol station was the COP house – a wooden cottage modelling a much more sustainable form of housing. The wooden roof, floor and walls are designed to capture sunlight and body warmth – limiting the need for heating throughout the building’s lifecycle.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency 98

Business Facilities

APRIL 19, 2022

Scorpion Biological Services' new 500,000-square-foot biomanufacturing facility will create 500 jobs in Manhattan, KS. .

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 22, 2022

Photo by David Bryce Photography/courtesy EXTECH. By Kevin Smith. Freestanding canopy systems can be specified for numerous project applications, fabricated with a choice of materials, and engineered to meet a range of performance requirements. Unlike attached canopy systems that typically designate a building’s entrances, these stand-alone structures are multifunctional.

Structural Systems 98

Structural Systems Steel Fabrication Wall Systems Roofing Systems 98

Natural Building

APRIL 20, 2022

This northern New Mexico sanctuary known as The Desert Flower (Ahkon Povi in Tewa language) was inspired by the Native American dwellings, Pueblo Bonito and Chaco Canyon, as well as traditional Earthships. It is situated on 11 acres with 2 separate dwellings, totaling nearly 8,000 sq ft. There are 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 8 kiva fireplaces, an art studio and a music studio.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 21, 2022

W&W|AFCO Steel will add add 115 jobs at a new steel fabrication facility in the former LM Wind Power building at the Port of Little Rock.

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Steel Fabrication Zoning 104

Learn Civil Engineering

APRIL 18, 2022

Compaction factor test procedure The apparatus is kept on the ground and grease is applied to the inner surface of the cylinders The cylinder’s weight is marked as W1, and the cylinder is connected to the base in such a way that the hoppers’ central points and the cylinder’s central points are on one vertical […].

Construction Equipment 98

Construction Equipment 98

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.

Building Automation

Civiconcepts

APRIL 16, 2022

Introduction Window treatment for the decorative purpose mostly used Drapes and curtains that give a classy and cool look and also gives a soothing effect at your house, room, hotel, … Drapes Vs Curtains | Types of Drapes | Types of Curtains | Top 10 Differences Between Curtains and Drapes Read More ».

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Commercial Construction Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

Commercial Construction is beginning to take off. Take a look at some projects we are kicking off or just finished. Olive Garden, Delafield, WI. One sector of Englewood Construction’s disciplines hit the hardest during the pandemic was the restaurant and food service industry. We are so fortunate to have so many restaurants under way nationally with more on the way.

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Painting/finishing 98

Business Facilities

APRIL 19, 2022

Engine, casting investment across Alabama, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee will further Toyota’s vehicle electrification efforts.

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Engineering 102

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 19, 2022

Back in late 2020, I was talking with Mark Patterson , the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of S. M. Wilson, a construction management firm out of St. Louis, Missouri. The Autodesk team was working on bringing S. M. Wilson into PlanGrid Unlimited but also started explaining this new construction management software that we hadn’t released yet–Autodesk Build.

Project Management 97

Project Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Construction Management 97

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

Construction Specifier

APRIL 22, 2022

Photos courtesy Acoustics First. By Jim DeGrandis. Acoustic issues as to the richness and functionality of sound in a space manifest themselves in many ways, and from many different causes. Covering all the possible iterations of sound problems, their sources, and their solutions would be beyond the scope of this article. However, it becomes much more manageable by narrowing the focus down to those issues which one can mitigate with diffusion and absorption.

Energy Conservation 96

Energy Conservation Property Management Construction Management Painting/finishing 96

Contractor Bookkeeping

APRIL 22, 2022

Some construction business owners believe in maximizing production by driving everyone from the laborers to the project managers to work harder, longer, faster, hustle, and run. And if they are giving less than 110% to the company, they are not doing enough. One thing to consider: Don't let construction workers think too much; they may injure themselves.

Construction Management 89

Construction Management Project Management 89

Business Facilities

APRIL 21, 2022

Germany-based pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim will create 55 jobs at its Animal Health Global Innovation Center in Athens, GA.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 18, 2022

Improving Construction Project Delivery Outcomes. Improving construction project outcomes is critical from both economic and environmental perspectives. Efficient repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction of buildings, transportation systems, utilities, and bridges can become a reality with appropriate leadership focus. Robust processes and tools are readily available to assure the delivery of quality projects on time and on budget.

Schedule Management 89

Schedule Management Risk Management Procurement Quality Assurance 89

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 21, 2022

In the past, submittals involved a mountain of paperwork and a lot of back and forth between field and back-office teams. These days, construction professionals have more digital tools than ever to manage the submittals. But unfortunately, this doesn’t always mean the process is simplified. . Today’s professionals rely on project management software to facilitate the submittals process.

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Project Management Construction Management Building Optimization Building Standards 88

ENR Construction

APRIL 21, 2022

Kiewit would start $445M Klamath River work next year to take down four dams in Oregon and California after FERC and Interior Dept. sign off on key environmental review.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 20, 2022

The life sciences field has taken on much greater significance in recent years. Economic developers are responding with more options to make their communities more appealing.

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PC Construction

APRIL 20, 2022

Yesterday the PC team at the WSSC Piscataway WRRF Bio-Energy project celebrated an exciting safety milestone. The team was one of four recognized with a PC Safety Project of the Year Award for extraordinary safety. The post Piscataway WRRF Bio-Energy Team Celebrates Safety Achievement first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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cnstrctr

APRIL 18, 2022

Your most asked safety plan questions - demystified.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 22, 2022

New financing sources and design-build team are in place; cost increases by 75%.

Building Design 81

Building Design 81

Business Facilities

APRIL 20, 2022

Anne Cosgrove, most recently the Editorial Director of sister publication Facility Executive, has joined the Business Facilities team as its new Editorial Director.

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Real Estate Development 94

PC Construction

APRIL 18, 2022

The project, for Martin’s Point Health Care, consolidated Brunswick’s two existing aging clinics at this new 54,000-square-foot facility. The post PC Awarded AGC Build Maine Award for Health Care Center first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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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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Learn Civil Engineering

APRIL 20, 2022

What is grouting? Grouting is the process in which materials are injected into cavities or cracks in concrete, masonry structure, soil, and rock mass to increase the structure’s load-bearing capacity refer to grouting, and the material used for this process is called grout. Grout that is used to fill the cavities is a high-slump concrete […].

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Masonry 75

ENR Construction

APRIL 21, 2022

Integrated Roadways will install smart pavement blocks at interchanges in the city of Lenexa, Kan.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 22, 2022

Sagebrook Home will create 117 new jobs in Berkeley County; Palmetto Gourmet Foods will create 73 positions in Saluda County.

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PC Construction

APRIL 19, 2022

Last Friday was a perfect sunny backdrop for the University of Southern Maine to break ground for the new four-level parking garage on their Portland, Maine campus. The garage will accommodate 504 vehicles and support. The post Ground Broken for USM’s Structured Parking Garage first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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