Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 4, 2021

Follow this regularly updated "live blog" for the latest insights into construction industry metrics, trends and more.

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AUGUST 5, 2021

Q2 Stadium, a new 20,000-seat stadium for Austin FC, has completed construction. The Gensler-designed project capitalizes on its natural landscape, the city’s cultural heritage, and its tech-forward growth.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 6, 2021

Every business needs a financial plan. Your financial plan gives you a way to monitor and review your cash flow, make adjustments to your spending, and anticipate any upcoming economic issues. It can also make you more prepared to request funding or find investors so you can bring more money into your construction business. Although many business owners are aware that financial planning is essential, it is often overlooked.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 6, 2021

Bamboo strands are hand-woven to form this 140-metre-long canopy sheltering visitors of the Impression Sanjie Liu light show on an island in Yangshuo’s Li River. A number of spherical pavilions designed to resemble lanterns are finished in the same latticework and supported by load-bearing bamboo lengths that were soaked and scorched so they could be bent into shape. 17-metre trusses were fabricated on-site and lifted into position with a crane to create a sports hall for Thailand’s

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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

Civiconcepts

AUGUST 4, 2021

What Is Concrete Spalling? The phenomenon in which Concrete Surface undergoes flaking or peeling near the surface portion of the finished slab, which may further extend to the top layer … What Is Concrete Spalling | Concrete Spalling Repair | Concrete Spalling Repair Methods | Concrete Spalling Cause Read More ».

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BD+C

AUGUST 4, 2021

Mass timber is an ideal material for structures designed for deconstruction and offers continued carbon storage after the expiration of the building’s lifespan, as well as removing material from the waste stream.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 5, 2021

Hanwha Cimarron will create 261 jobs at its new filament-wound carbon fiber tanks and pressure vessels manufacturing facility in Opelika, AL. - Read: Hanwha Cimarron To Invest $130M In New Alabama Manufacturing Facility at BusinessFacilities.com.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 2, 2021

After detailed text of bipartisan group's 2,700-page bill is released, construction and engineering groups are eagerly delving through what is by far the most important infrastructure legislation in years.

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BD+C

AUGUST 2, 2021

AT&T Discovery District, the transformation of AT&T’s global headquarters into an immersive, mixed-use destination, has completed after five years in the making in downtown Dallas. The project is a redevelopment of a corporate campus that allows for new growth in the city’s core.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 6, 2021

_. When you’re just starting out in the safety field, it’s important to embrace the idea that you don’t know it all. Fresh out of college, you might think that you’ve got all the information you need — but you’ll soon realize that the most important lessons are yet to come. Julia Wilson , Assistant Regional Operations Manager and Senior Geologist at EarthCon Consultants, Inc. , shares some hard-earned lessons for new safety professionals.

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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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Business Facilities

JULY 31, 2021

A nationally acclaimed logistics development company is preparing to unveil a master-planned park which will be able to accommodate more than 4 million square feet of industrial space. This park will also lay adjacent to one the country’s most critical intermodal terminals. NorthPoint Development is on a fast track to putting up the $250 million park which is expected to serve as a significant advantage for industrial supply chains in the Midwest. - Read: Location Spotlight: Game-changing Logist

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 2, 2021

Winning projects will be covered in more detail in the October issue of ENR Mountain States, and the winners will be honored at awards events in Denver and Salt Lake City during the last week of October.

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AUGUST 6, 2021

The construction industry added 11,000 jobs between June and July but nonresidential construction employment remains far below pre-pandemic levels, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today. Association officials said nonresidential construction has been affected by declining demand for projects, particularly for public infrastructure work, and urged Congress to quickly pass the new bipartisan infrastructure measure.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 3, 2021

How mobile technologies are improving the service experience for both your technicians and your customers.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 5, 2021

California-based upholstery company EJ Lauren will open a manufacturing facility at the Majestic Fort Worth South Business Park in Fort Worth, TX. - Read: EJ Lauren Creating 140 Jobs In Texas at BusinessFacilities.com.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 3, 2021

Although construction activity itself accounts for less than 2% of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., construction firms often possess the practical expertise and knowledge about how to reduce emissions in the built environment.

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BD+C

AUGUST 5, 2021

The new $40.4 million Roadrunner Athletics Center of Excellence (RACE) has opened on the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) campus. RACE is the latest milestone in the university’s multi-tiered project that will enable the success of student-athletes and provide state-of-the-art recreational facilities to the San Antonio Community.

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Civiconcepts

AUGUST 6, 2021

Introduction To Sugar In Concrete Concrete is an extremely used construction material that is a mixture of water, cement, sand, aggregates and sometimes admixtures are also required in suitable proportions … Why Sugar In Concrete Added In Concrete | Sugar Concrete | Concrete Sugar Read More ».

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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

Business Facilities

AUGUST 4, 2021

UK remains global leader in Offshore Wind Power, China is tops in Renewable Energy in Business Facilities' 2021 Global Rankings Report. - Read: San Francisco, New York, Tel Aviv Top Startup Ecosystems at BusinessFacilities.com.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2021

The U.S. had "significant growth in workloads within all market segments," says RICS Construction Monitor second quarter report.

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BD+C

AUGUST 5, 2021

Implied and express warranties for construction or material defects on projects have time limits but when the time limit is exceeded, that doesn’t mean that contractors are completely free from liability for failures.

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AEC Business

AUGUST 5, 2021

This episode of WDBE Talks features Lorri Rowlandson of BGIS. We discuss the role sensor technology and technical innovation play within the modern workplace. Our talk covers the historic reaction to change, understanding value, and the challenges facing the industry in a post-covid world. Lorri Rowlandson is Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at […] The post Supersensing for Greater Experiences and Better Decisions – Talking Change with Lorri Rowlandson appeared first

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2021

Total construction starts lost 7% in June, slipping to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $863.6 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. All three major sectors (residential, nonresidential building and nonbuilding) pulled back during the month. Single-family housing starts are feeling the detrimental effects of rising materials prices. Large projects that broke ground in May were absent in June for nonresidential building and nonbuilding starts, resulting in declines.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 4, 2021

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.

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AUGUST 4, 2021

Therme Canada has selected Diamond Schmitt to lead the design of Therme Canada | Ontario Place, a year-round waterfront destination that will reconnect people to Lake Ontario. The design for Ontario Place’s West Island is based in the planned expansion of public park space and honors and celebrates Ontario Place’s history, including the 1967 Pods and Cinesphere.

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Work Gearz

AUGUST 6, 2021

Having the right work footwear is great but if you want them to last long then it is important that you take care of them. . Now, if you own a pair of steel toe boots and are wondering if it is okay to throw them in the dryer as a quick solution after the cleaning ritual, know that not all footwears are the same. All types of shoes and boots need different type of care. .

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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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Rapport3

AUGUST 5, 2021

Our latest webinar took place on the 27th of July 2021, in collaboration with Management for Design. In our latest webinar guest speakers Carla Dexheimer and Sim Thirunesan - Finance Directors at Management for Design - joined Cubic Interactive's Liam Booth to discuss productivity, employee satisfaction, and the lingering effects of lockdown in a post-pandemic workforce.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 2, 2021

After detailed text of bipartisan group's 2,700-page bill is released, construction and engineering groups are eagerly delving through what is by far the most important infrastructure legislation in years.

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Engineering 69

BD+C

AUGUST 4, 2021

Patients and families dealing with extended inpatient stays face long days of isolation. For them, the hospital room becomes the hub for treatment and meals, as well as the setting for the most hopeful and fearful conversations about their life. Unintentionally and unexpectedly, the hospital becomes home. Supporting their stay means doing more than fighting the disease.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 5, 2021

As the world continues to open back up, we’re starting to see more signs of recovery in the construction industry. Research from Dodge Data & Analytics and Autodesk shows that bidding activity has been increasing since the start of the year. In fact, bidding activity in BuildingConnected was up 36% in January 2021, compared to a three-month pre-pandemic average.

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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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