Construction Dive
JANUARY 19, 2023
OSHA Regional Administrator Stephen Boyd spoke candidly about the industry’s fatality numbers at AGC’s health and safety conference this week.
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 17, 2023
If you have a commercial building, consider installing a solar power system. That’s because it’s cost-effective and plays a crucial role in protecting the environment. You can consider various installation options if you plan to have one. One of the best ways of installing solar panels in a commercial building is by placing them in an open area.
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Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 20, 2023
Anyone who has ever worked in construction knows the challenges posed by miscommunication: rework, serious safety risks, plus cost and schedule overruns. Project teams have more data available today than ever. But siloed technology and teams can lead to both information overload and data gaps that result in poor decisions and miscommunication. In hindsight, some construction miscommunications can be comical (as highlighted in our construction mishap cartoon series here ), but industry experts
Contractor Bookkeeping
JANUARY 20, 2023
So you have a great business idea and are convinced you can make it work, but you don't have much capital to get your business off the ground. Juggling existing financial commitments such as a mortgage or bank loan could put a squeeze on your business plans. Many entrepreneurs use creative thinking and shrewd planning to get businesses off the ground with the smallest budgets.
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Choosing the right ERP system is a pivotal decision for any construction company. Our buyer’s guide is crafted to provide leaders with the essential knowledge needed to make informed choices. This guide delves into the critical aspects of selecting a construction ERP, including making the right decision, building internal support, and identifying the best software for your organization.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 20, 2023
A massive rulebook that most workers won’t read can leave a contractor vulnerable to OSHA fines and lawsuits, according to panelists at AGC’s safety conference.
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Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 16, 2023
How often do you conduct a “post-mortem” after a project? Once a job is done, do you and your team take the time to review project wins, lessons learned, and areas of improvement? For many construction teams, the answers to these questions are usually “no” or “not often enough.” And we get it. When you complete a project, it’s tempting to close the books quickly and move forward to the next one.
GCP Applied Technologies
JANUARY 20, 2023
Digging Deeper Foundations = More Water Infiltration Challenges Phillip.fry@gc… Fri, 01/20/2023 - 15:21 How to mitigate the risk with proven below-grade waterproofing solutions GCP Applied Technologies January 20, 2023 Specifying proven below-ground waterproofing during the design phase is critical. Waterproofing deeper basements, foundations and other below grade spaces takes special considerations that are vital to the life of the building.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 20, 2023
December’s report marks the largest monthly decline since early in the pandemic and the smallest annual increase in nearly two years, according to ABC, but pricing pressures remain.
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 16, 2023
Facilities Management Lacks a Body of Knowledge. Facilities Management and the full AECOO community have a fundamental flaw that is solely responsible for rampant economic and environmental waste; the lack of body of knowledge (BOK or BoK), the complete set of concepts, terms and activities that make up a professional domain. Contact to learn more… [contact-form].
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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.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 19, 2023
Fabio Pires, 31, an electrical engineer and union operating mechanic died last year after sustaining severe burns, but the Massachusetts firm disputes agency conclusions in proposing total of five serious and willful violations against it.
PC Construction
JANUARY 17, 2023
Late last year, PC completed construction of the new Wildflower Farms , an Auberge Resorts Collection boutique resort situated on 140 acres in Gardiner, New York. The resort features 65 luxury free-standing cabins, cottages and suites totaling 52,000 square feet of accommodations with a 37,000-square-foot main building and lobby, a great porch, the Clay restaurant and event spaces.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 18, 2023
Dive Brief: Las Vegas Sands, a Paradise, Nevada-based casino and resort company, announced plans to develop a multi-billion-dollar flagship hospitality, entertainment and casino project on Long Island, New York, according to a company press release. The transaction, which still requires c.
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 18, 2023
Validating FM decisions with verifiable cost data is critical, yet rarely practiced. While most facilities management professional are aware that detailed line-item cost data is required to achieve cost visibility and enable cost management, the dependence upon contractor or subcontractor estimates and/or historical data, and/or national average cost data and factoring remains the norm.
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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
ENR Construction
JANUARY 18, 2023
AGC, ARTBA, ACEC, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and other groups target the 2021 guidance document on how states should prioritize IIJA highway funding.
Learn Civil Engineering
JANUARY 19, 2023
Since 2020, demand for property expansions, particularly the decision to Relocate or Build, has increased significantly and is still strong in the post-pandemic real estate market.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 18, 2023
Executives from Skanska, DPR, Suffolk and others see unique characteristics in an economic slowdown this year.
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 17, 2023
January 2023 two climate requirements for new construction entered into force in the Building Regulations. If you are going to build a new heated building, you are responsible for complying with the requirements. The climate impacts of new construction must be documented with a climate calculation (i.e. a life cycle assessment, LCA) in connection with the completion notification of the construction.
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Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to
ENR Construction
JANUARY 18, 2023
The $75-million Montgomery Whitewater project is set to complete in summer 2023, and developers see much more than kayakers in the Olympic-level waters.
Learn Civil Engineering
JANUARY 20, 2023
It’s crucial to have a system in place for home security that offers ease and safety. IP intercom and mobile keyless entry are two elements that may improve your home security system.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 17, 2023
Chicago and Philadelphia’s reciprocal arrangement for disadvantaged businesses could become a national model, organizers say.
Rapport3
JANUARY 20, 2023
Did you know that we have a Newsletter Subscription button? There is a Newsletter Subscription button at the end of our website. You can click the button and fill out the form. You should expect to receive our newsletter on a regular basis and stay up to date with our latest Architecture, Engineering and Construction content. We post about the AEC industry, tips and tricks for Rapport3, our clients achievements, our products software updates, case studies and so on.
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In the construction industry, efficient material management and waste reduction are essential for both environmental sustainability and economic success. This detailed eBook provides an in-depth look at methods to cut waste and boost material efficiency. Topics covered include sustainable design principles, utilizing BIM for waste minimization, precise estimating and ordering, and effective storage and handling of materials.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 19, 2023
New Bureau of Labor Statistics report says union portion of the total private sector construction workforce declined last year to 11.7%, the lowest annual level in a decade, but building trades counter that data understates organized labor strength.
West Shore Construction
JANUARY 20, 2023
You can build a shed on your property for so many different reasons. Oftentimes people need extra storage, but you could also turn it into a workout room, a garden shed, a craft shed, or even a backyard studio. Building a shed on your property sounds a lot simpler than the reality, so we’ve put together some advice from the pros for building a shed on your residential property.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 18, 2023
Diverge provides a platform to nurture startups that aim to solve the problems of today and tomorrow.
Rapport3
JANUARY 20, 2023
Did you know that we have a Newsletter Subscription button? There is a Newsletter Subscription button at the end of our website. You can click the button and fill out the form. You should expect to receive our newsletter on a regular basis and stay up to date with our latest Architecture, Engineering and Construction content. We post about the AEC industry, tips and tricks for Rapport3, our clients achievements, our products software updates, case studies and so on.
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In the face of rising customer expectations and evolving industry standards, staying ahead in construction demands innovation. A Next Generation Construction ERP is designed to meet these challenges head-on. By integrating this advanced system into your tech stack, you empower your team with a single source of truth, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 15, 2023
Country could develop about 125GW of new renewable energy sources by 2030 for hydrogen manufacture, with $2.4 billion in new public funding announced for electrolyzers it hopes will produce up to 5 million metric tons per year. .
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 20, 2023
Photos courtesy Byard and Schindler, 2010. By Ken Harmon Despite having well-documented performance capabilities, lightweight concrete often conjures several questions in the minds of specifiers. From its lead times to cost, unanswered questions can cause some professionals to steer away from the material, even when its use would enhance the building’s design and support cost-savings to the project’s bottom line.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 18, 2023
The executive vice president of MAPP, a Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based contractor, expects a bright future for the Sun Belt but predicts office and industrial projects will take a hit this year.
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