Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 26, 2022
Construction is a dangerous job, but contractors that take Construction Safety seriously can see an ROI boost with lower costs and healthier employees.
Business Facilities
APRIL 25, 2022
Economic developers are going to great lengths to highlight their advantages as competition dramatically increases for new manufacturing locations.
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Natural Building
APRIL 28, 2022
Here is a collection of some of the oldest buildings in the United States. It is interesting to notice that virtually all of them could be considered “natural buildings” made from local natural materials. This speaks to the longevity of natural building techniques! Originally constructed in Ardmore, Alabama in 1808 before being restored at to the Burritt on the Mountain museum in 2007, the Joel Eddins House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Civiconcepts
APRIL 26, 2022
Brick anchor fasteners connect the item to the brick wall with brick or mortar joints. Brick anchors are drawn on rather than concrete fasteners as the bricks have void spaces, … Brick Anchors | 5 Types of Brick Anchors | Screw For Bricks | Best Screw Bricks ? Read More ».
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Silos of data and outdated systems can hold your business back.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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 28, 2022
A looming recession, new cyber threats and good prospects for future construction work were among the April 2022 construction trends we’re following.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 26, 2022
There’s no doubt about it: safety matters. Construction firms are always in pursuit of safer jobsites. While nothing beats a combination of training, safety culture, and leadership buy-in, innovation is playing an increasingly important role on- and off-site. . Technology has advanced significantly in recent years in the realm of construction safety.
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Learn Civil Engineering
APRIL 24, 2022
Chezys Formula A French hydrologist Antonie chezy gave Chezys formula. He related the rate of flow of water(discharge) through an open channel with the respective dimensions of that channel. the experiments and their measurements are suggested that frictional resistance experienced through a uniform flow is approximately proportional to the square of the volumetric flow […].
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 25, 2022
Getting the most out of available funds requires LEAN Job Order Contracting. LEAN Job Order Contracting is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity program in which the costs of the project are. based on a fixed price per item (per a locally researched detailed unit price book, without “assemblies” or “systems”) and the coefficient / adjustment factor submitted by the contractor for the. contract term.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 26, 2022
From Chicago to London, May is full of virtual and in-person construction events worth attending. Focal points include design, manufacturing, bidding strategies for subcontractors, and how to tackle workforce challenges as an owner among much more. Tip: If an event you’d like to attend isn’t in a city near you, double check to see if virtual tickets are available.
Contractor Bookkeeping
APRIL 29, 2022
If you want your business to continue growing and thriving, you'll need to find ways to bring in new clients. Before the internet was commercially available, there were just as many experts advising contractors about the layout and design of yellow page ads and which books to spend money on. I say spend money because that is what it was and is now. Many of us who owned and operated construction companies spent thousands of dollars on these experts and, based on their recommendations, spent tens
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.
Learn Civil Engineering
APRIL 29, 2022
Steel fiber reinforced concrete Steel fiber reinforced concrete is a composite material having fibers as the additional ingredients, dispersed uniformly at random in small percentages by volume in plain concrete. Steel fiber reinforced concrete is manufactured by adding steel fibers to the ingredients of concrete in the mixer and by transferring the concrete into molds. […].
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 26, 2022
Unit price construction cost estimating is the foundation of every reliable cost determination prior to procurement. Systems level estimating, historical data, assemblies, or square foot calculations should never be exclusively used to procure a repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build service. Unit price construction cost estimating is the foundation of every reliable cost determination.
Business Facilities
APRIL 27, 2022
Ports and Free Trade Zones have taken on much greater importance as supply chain issues increase and demand for product grows from businesses and consumers.
Practical Law Construction
APRIL 26, 2022
In my view, this is an interesting question and, until earlier this month, not one we’d seen addressed in the law reports before (at least, not as far as I recall). Without cheating and looking at the judgment in Bexheat Ltd v Essex Services Group Ltd , I wonder how many of you would answer the question yes and how many would answer no. Answers on a postcard please!
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ENR Construction
APRIL 28, 2022
Three projects would cost billions to collect CO2 from bio-refineries across upper Midwest states to be sequestered at underground sites in North Dakota and Illinois, but opponents fear big safety risks of compressed gas
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 29, 2022
Key STRATEGIC COOPERATION requirements for efficient Facilities Management and the associated numerous and ongoing repair, renovation, maintenance activities include a focus upon LEADERSHIP and COLLABORATION… Strategic Collaboration. This fact has been substantiated by quantitative evidence. Unfortunately, the leadership and commitment required to implement CHANGE MANAGEMENT is a barrier for 99.9999% of organizations.
Business Facilities
APRIL 26, 2022
TD plans to add 200 jobs in Fort Lauderdale, boosted by a new relationship with the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation, to support its goal to create 2,000 tech jobs.
Wolgast Corporation
APRIL 25, 2022
Build to Suit. When the time comes to move your business to its own brick and mortar (or any other building material) building, or expand to a bigger building, you have an option to keep your capital in your business rather than spend it on a loan to cover construction costs. This new building can be built to suit your operational needs rather than trying to fit your operation into an existing floor plan, and with limited risk to your business.
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.
ENR Construction
APRIL 29, 2022
Agency recommends improved severe weather safety procedures after the partial collapse in Illinois that killed six workers but raises no issues over design or construction.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 27, 2022
A knowledge-based Job Order Contracting framework enables owners to build capabilities, improve productivity, and consistently deliver quality outcomes on time and on budget. Fully defined processes, workflows, roles, responsibilities, and deliverables. Common data environment, including current, detailed, locally researched unit price cost data. Collaborative, real-time technology enabling team access to current documentation and information.
Business Facilities
APRIL 28, 2022
The meat snack maker will invest $450 million in its new manufacturing facility at the I-75 GRAD Certified Site in Houston County.
Wolgast Corporation
APRIL 25, 2022
Office Remodel (Part II). As a business owner or manager, you want to make your working space comfortable, attractive and efficient for your work force. Currently popular in office settings is open daylighting, LED lamps, replaceable carpet squares and work stations with standing options. If you don’t own your building, you may feel restricted to make these changes until your ownership status changes, but it’s more likely that your landlord will be willing to work with you to make updates and ke
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ENR Construction
APRIL 27, 2022
In the 45 years John Bowden has spent working in the Tampa-area construction industry, he’s never seen anything like the current level of activity.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 29, 2022
The physics of efficient construction delivery are not complex; however, they are incontrovertible. The following 4 core elements are mandatory for the consistent achievement of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds on time and on budget. Consistent application virtually assures cost savings of 30%-40% as well as long-term mutually beneficial relationships between all participants and stakeholders. #1 Owner Leadership and Commitment. #2 Consistent Application of a Programmati
Business Facilities
APRIL 25, 2022
The YellaWood manufacturer will create 58 new jobs with the expansion of its Avoyelles Parish, LA lumber facility.
Wolgast Corporation
APRIL 25, 2022
Neil Frank, Wolgast’s Director of Architecture, recently designed the remodel of a client’s medical clinic. They needed to reconfigure their space for several additional exam rooms at their existing location. According to Neil, “floorplans often have wasted space that can be put to better use”. The way a building is used changes overtime, compared to the original plan.
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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
APRIL 28, 2022
Facebook's parent company worked with researchers and concrete supplier Ozinga to develop a concrete mix with lower embodied carbon.
Work Gearz
APRIL 29, 2022
Hello Reader! Wondering about what kind of jeans should I wear? Don’t worry I’ll help you find the best suitable type of jeans you can comfortably and confidently wear. The best type of jeans that a short person can wear is slim fit or skinny fit, if you’re considering buying jeans as work gear opt for regular, straight and slim fit jeans.
Business Facilities
APRIL 27, 2022
Traffic control systems company MoboTrex will invest $13 million to relocate its regional headquarters to Pflugerville, TX. .
Construction Superintendent Magazine
APRIL 29, 2022
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Monthly Leasing and Finance Index showed its overall new business volume for March was $10.6 billion, up 14% year-over-year from new business volume in March 2021. Volume was up 49% month-to-month from $7.1 billion in February. Year-to-date, cumulative new business volume was up 5% compared to 2021. Receivables over 30 days were 1.5%, down from 1.7% the previous month and down from 1.9% in the same period in 2021.
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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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