Business Facilities
JULY 14, 2021
For persons involved in global business or simply looking for the optimal locale to live and work, Barbados offers a compelling case. - Read: Six Reasons Why Barbados Is An Ideal Location For Your Remote Office at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
JULY 15, 2021
Landini Associates has announced the debut of its design for ALDI Corner Store, an art-infused, small-format retail model that embraces fresh food, local artist collaborations, and an elevated customer experience. The goal of the new design is to interpret the traditional ALDI model into a new format for urban settings that is genuinely local. ALDI Corner Store’s layout is driven by the need to refurbish existing buildings instead of constructing new properties. .
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Civiconcepts
JULY 14, 2021
What Is Plinth Area? The total area of the building including interior and exterior wall, measured at floor level of the basement or at any story including balconies, is defined … Plinth Area | What Is Plinth Area | Plinth Area Meaning | How to Calculate Plinth Area of a Flat | Plinth Area Estimate Read More ».
Job Order Contracting
JULY 14, 2021
Actionable construction cost data is required to assure financial visibility and transparency and to create a detailed, well-communicated scope of work. The use of “national average” cost databases and “location factors” or “cost indexes” does not provide sufficient information to create reliable construction cost estimates.
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Silos of data and outdated systems can hold your business back. It is time to switch to a modern construction software solution designed for specialty contractors. CMiC provides a platform that simplifies operations, improves visibility, and boosts efficiency. It integrates workflows like job costing, resource planning, forecasting, and compliance control into one system.
Business Facilities
JULY 12, 2021
Henderson—Nevada’s second-largest city—has the highest per capita income of any city in Nevada, 19 percent higher than the U.S. average. - Read: Nevada: The Forecast Calls For Sunshine And Growth at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
JULY 15, 2021
Making buildings healthier—through research, code changes, and incentives—is what the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) recommends in its eight-page 2020 Moving Forward Report that the Institute’s Consultative Council of building community leaders has just published.
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Civiconcepts
JULY 16, 2021
What Is a Floating Slab? Floating Slabs are concrete slabs that are laid on the ground without any anchoring, such that it simply sits and floats on them. The floating … Floating Slab | Float Slab Foundation | Floating Concrete Slabs Read More ».
Business Facilities
JULY 14, 2021
In Maryland, COVID-19 has not stopped the Port of Baltimore, where shipping volume continues to increase. - Read: Maryland: A Rising Tide Of Recovery at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
JULY 13, 2021
When we design spaces for behavioral health, we understand that it is vitally important to eliminate as many barriers for patients seeking treatment as possible. In providing spaces for wellness, comfort, and positive engagement, we transform the perception of institutional facilities for observation and prescription into a far better experience focused on the whole patient. .
PC Construction
JULY 14, 2021
Yesterday marked a pivotal moment for the Downtown Mill District in Biddeford, Maine, with the grand opening of the Biddeford Parking Garage. The garage, which is the first private infrastructure financing project of its kind. The post New Biddeford Parking Garage Open to Public first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.
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.
Civiconcepts
JULY 14, 2021
What Is Plinth Area? The total area of the building including interior and exterior wall, measured at floor level of the basement or at any story including balconies, is defined … Plinth Area | What Is Plinth Area | Plinth Area Meaning | How to Calculate Plinth Area of a Flat | Plinth Area Estimate Read More ».
Business Facilities
JULY 13, 2021
Thanks to a new partnership, sites certified through Sunflower Electric's Certified Sites Program will automatically be certified by the Kansas Department of Commerce. - Read: Kansas, Sunflower Electric Launch New Certified Sites Partnership at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
JULY 13, 2021
The condominium form of ownership has been a popular way for many to enter the ranks of homeownership, but the concept is under strain. As the buildings age, owners’ associations that typically do not have expertise in building maintenance, tend to not plan or plan inadequately for critical maintenance needs. This may have been the case with the recent collapse of a condo building in Surfside, Fla.
ExactHire - Construction
JULY 16, 2021
If you’re like most employers, the current worker shortage has you rethinking your hiring strategy. This is especially true in industries like construction, restaurant, and home service. Perhaps in the past you’ve been able to avoid implementing an online job application without sacrificing the quality of applicants you attract. But if you’re one of the thousands of businesses forced to shorten hours or reduce the number of customers you can serve because you don’t have enough workers, you can’t
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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.
Civiconcepts
JULY 13, 2021
Every homeowner would like to dress up their window with gorgeous-looking curtains, shades, and drapes. These window treatments add style and color to any window while maintaining privacy and preventing … 25 Types of Curtains Must Have For Your Home | Curtain Style | Types of Curtain Tops Read More ».
Business Facilities
JULY 12, 2021
Prestage Farms will create 292 new jobs in Kershaw County; Solstice Sleep Products will create 80 new jobs in Marion County. - Read: New SC Agribusiness, Manufacturing Facilities To Create 372 Jobs at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
JULY 16, 2021
Swinerton launched Timberlab earlier this year as a turnkey mass timber delivery system. In this exclusive for HorizonTV, BD+C's John Caulfield sat down with three Timberlab leaders to discuss the launch of the firm and what factors will lead to greater mass timber demand. Featured guests: Chris Evans, President, Timberlab; Erica Spiritos, Preconstruction manager, Timberland; and Sam Dicke, business development representative, Timberlab. .
Construction Marketing
JULY 16, 2021
Material handling and storage efficiency are especially critical in the construction industry. There are many heavy-duty and temperature-sensitive materials to consider, and damage and theft concerns may arise anytime. . Any contractor may encounter several difficulties in terms of keeping such materials safe. Whether it’s lumber, bricks, glass, or chemicals, each material will require various methods of storage and handling to maintain its usefulness and avoid any loss. .
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.
Civiconcepts
JULY 12, 2021
BHK Full Form The term BHK states the characteristics of a House, with respect to rooms and type rooms such as bedrooms, kitchen, and hall. BHK signifies the size of … BHK Full Form | BHK Means | BHK Meaning | 1 BHK Means | 2 BHK Means | 3 BHK Means | 1 Rk Means | Full Form of BHK | What Does BHK Means Read More ».
Practical Law Construction
JULY 13, 2021
Many changes have been introduced since Grenfell to address the cladding crisis including the establishment of various loans, funds, plans for new regulators, new taxes, levies and new rules to govern building safety throughout the lifetime of a building. Last weekend, news broke of the latest initiative: extending the limitation period for homeowners to claim compensation for defective work under the Defective Premises Act 1972 (DPA) from 6 to 15 years, and extending the application of the DPA.
BD+C
JULY 16, 2021
Following an international competition that featured 27 groups comprised of 71 studios from nine different countries, SOM has been selected to design the Olympic Village for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics.
ENR Construction
JULY 15, 2021
Knowing when a building is structurally deteriorating, and actually doing something about it can be very different things, as the collapse in Surfside, Fla., has shown this month.
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Built for the construction industry, CMiC’s ERP delivers unified solutions to empower small to mid-sized firms. Consolidate project management, cost tracking, and team collaboration into one seamless platform. With tools that adapt to your business needs, CMiC simplifies communication between the office and field, ensuring greater efficiency and reduced risk.
Civiconcepts
JULY 11, 2021
Introduction to Monolithic Slab Monolithic Slab foundations are the easiest, fastest, and inexpensive Types of Foundations available. The truth that they are poured in one go says that they are … Floating Slab Vs Monolithic Slab | What Is Monolithic Slab | What Is Floating Slab Read More ».
Business Facilities
JULY 14, 2021
India-based global management consulting firm NeenOpal chose to expand to Newark, citing New Jersey’s strategic location, highly educated workforce, and reputation as a life sciences and data analytics hub. - Read: NeenOpal Expands To The Garden State at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
JULY 12, 2021
The recently completed 420,000-sf Shanghai Astronomy Museum is set to open on July 18. The new astronomical branch of the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum is the largest museum in the world solely dedicated to the study of astronomy.
ENR Construction
JULY 14, 2021
The era of interstate construction was often shaped by blatantly racist practices such as redlining. In redlining, mortgages in favorable areas were refused to Black people, who then were forced to locate in areas often classified as “slums.” That land, and those areas, were then considered dispensable, less valuable and prime locations for interstates.
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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.
Safety Services Company
JULY 11, 2021
_. Different companies have different attitudes towards safety. There are those that want to get new employees certified as quickly as possible to put them to work, and there are others who want to build robust safety programs. Jon Cordoba , Owner of P3 Safety Solutions and Instructor at the OSHA Education Center at ASU, discusses why he thinks more companies should do the latter and why they should strive to build a foundation for employee development.
Business Facilities
JULY 16, 2021
They call it "Wilson Strong:" devastated by a pandemic and a tornado, this Tennessee community met the challenge and kept its dreams intact. - Read: Wilson County, Tennessee: Rising To The Challenge With Resilience at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
JULY 13, 2021
It’s logical to believe that the quality of your client service sets you apart. Your firm—like all other professional services firms—sells services, and your fees are based on the time it takes to provide those services. But offering good services is just the baseline, not the end game; services are merely the instruments needed to develop, design and build great projects.
ENR Construction
JULY 15, 2021
When news came of the collapse of the Champlain Towers residential high-rise in Surfside, Fla., Pouria Ghods thought back to another fatal collapse, almost exactly nine years earlier at the Algo Centre Mall in Elliot Lake, Ontario.
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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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