Business Facilities
JUNE 17, 2021
Electric vehicle (EV) maker Canoo will build its first mega microfactory on a 400-acre site at the MidAmerica Industrial Park, where it will create over 2,000 jobs. - Read: EV Manufacturer Picks Tulsa For First Mega Microfactory at BusinessFacilities.com.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JUNE 18, 2021
Every business experiences slow periods when the market for their goods or services lessens and sales drop. Construction business owners like you might be tempted to view downtimes as unproductive or wasted, but there are ways you can make the most of your business during these seasons. Here are five ways to ensure this time isn't wasted: 1. Take a good look at your business.
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BD+C
JUNE 17, 2021
The Grade II* listed former Old War Office building has been undergoing a massive transformation over the last five years to become 85 homes and a Raffles hotel with 125-rooms and suites. A collection of nine restaurants and bars, an spa, a swimming pool, and a garden will also be included.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 15, 2021
A special look into the issue of DEI in construction and the compliance measures companies should be adhering to.
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Silos of data and outdated systems can hold your business back.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
JUNE 14, 2021
Virginia is injecting more than $2 billion into a Tech Talent Investment Program that cumulatively represents the largest state commitment to computer science education. - Read: Building The Top Tech Talent Pipeline In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.
Natural Building
JUNE 12, 2021
Rosie constructed a fine off-the-grid home out of five 20ft shipping containers. The home is situated in the middle of a spectacular conservation block and her modern shipping container home has been wonderfully designed to take full advantage of the surrounding landscape. This home is completely off the grid, with solar power, rainwater collection and even a vermi-composting toilet, meaning she will never need to see another power or water bill again.
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A David Creation
JUNE 18, 2021
Struggling to hire? You’re not alone in the current nationwide labor shortage. The home improvement industry, among others, is experiencing difficulty onboarding field workers as unemployment checks entice capable workers to stay unemployed. As an Account Executive for ADC, I see this issue across the board with our clients. While it might be encouraging to see schedules filled with eager customers, work cannot be done without laborers.
Business Facilities
JUNE 16, 2021
Everywhere from factory floors to research labs to virtual space—and every work space in between—today’s customized training programs are ensuring that new hires quickly get up to speed. - Read: Customized Training Programs: Finding The Perfect Fit at BusinessFacilities.com.
Civiconcepts
JUNE 15, 2021
What Is WBM Road The full form of WBM is Water Bound Macadam Road which is the most commonly used road construction procedure for more than 100 years. The Water … WBM Road | Construction Procedure of WBM Road | Water Bound Macadam | WBM Road Specification Read More ».
BD+C
JUNE 17, 2021
Beeping. Clanging. Hammering. Drilling. Many surgeries—especially orthopedic and neurologic procedures—produce hazardous noise levels in operating rooms that negatively affect the well-being of staff as well as their job performance and patient outcomes.
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.
Revit OpEd
JUNE 17, 2021
A tale of mystery set in ancient times.a fairytale of majestic proportions. Sadly it's more mundane than that. This morning I noticed a distinctly Reviteristic situation while answering a client's question. To get a void to cut a revolve, their orientation to one another seems to matter. If I create a revolve in the Front view of a Generic Face Based template and then create the extrusion in a side (Right/Left) view the void won't cut if the extrusion extends too far toward the other side of the
Business Facilities
JUNE 14, 2021
Spring manufacturer Advanex Americas will invest $17 million to move its base from California to White House, TN, creating 102 jobs. - Read: Advanex Americas Relocating HQ To Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.
Civiconcepts
JUNE 13, 2021
Density Of Cement, Sand, And Aggregate Density is mass per unit volume of a substance i.e. unit weight of that respective substance. Density is denoted in a symbolic form called … Density of Cement | Density of Sand | Sand Density | Cement Density |Density of Aggregate | Density of concrete Read More ».
BD+C
JUNE 15, 2021
A sharp increase in the housing supply gap is projected to worsen the affordability crisis, particularly for the disadvantaged, over the next year. The gap will reach 4.5 million units in 2022, up from 2.5 million in 2018, according to a CoreLogic Public Policy Executive. This will be a crisis for those who earn less than half of what their neighbors do.
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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.
ENR Construction
JUNE 14, 2021
The Massachusetts Dept. of Transportation is gearing up to replace eight Turnpike bridges during eight weekends in a $60 million-plus project the agency has dubbed the “Acceler-8,” project.
Business Facilities
JUNE 17, 2021
This year's Business Facilities LiveXchange event will be live and in-person at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, AZ, October 26-28, 2021. - Read: Shut Down Your Zoom…Face-To-Face Meetings Are Back! at BusinessFacilities.com.
Civiconcepts
JUNE 16, 2021
Grillage Foundation Grillage foundation is a type of foundation that consists of one, two, or additional levels of beams which are usually steel, superimposed on a layer of concrete to … Grillage Foundation | Types of Grillage Foundation | Steel Grillage Foundation | Grillage Footing Read More ».
BD+C
JUNE 18, 2021
In an exclusive interview for HorizonTV, Landmark Developers ' President Frank Cretella talks about the firm's adaptive reuse projects for the hospitality sector. Cretella outlines his company's keys to success in hospitality development, including finding unique properties and creating memorable spaces.
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 Junkie Blog
JUNE 15, 2021
via Hilti. Last summer, Hilti announced that they had developed their first exoskeleton designed for construction tradespeople in a partnership with Ottobuck, a prosthetics, orthotics, and exoskeleton provider. Earlier this month, Hilti officially released the exoskeleton, announced more details, and published its retail price on their website. The Hilti EXO-01 Overhead Exoskeleton is designed to reduce the stress of overhead work on the wearer’s arm, back, and shoulder muscles.
Business Facilities
JUNE 16, 2021
The company will invest $200 million in its latest robotics fulfillment center in Louisiana, scheduled to open by December 2022. - Read: Amazon To Create 1,000 Jobs At New Baton Rouge Robotics Facility at BusinessFacilities.com.
Civiconcepts
JUNE 15, 2021
What Is Precipitation? Atmospheric Water Vapor is condensed and product which is in the form of Rainfall, Snowfall, Dew and frost is fall on the earth surface under gravitational force … What Is Precipitation | Type of Precipitation | Cyclonic Precipitation | Measurement of Precipitation | Rain Gauge Read More ».
BD+C
JUNE 16, 2021
Populous has designed a new boutique 9,000-seat stadium and training facility for the Brisbane Lions of the Australian Football League (AFL) and AFL Women’s (AFLW). Brighton Homes Arena will be located about 19 miles south of Brisbane in Springfield.
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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.
ENR Construction
JUNE 16, 2021
State board awards $183.5 million for expanded PM role until a new design-build team is picked to complete the much delayed P3 light rail project.
PC Construction
JUNE 14, 2021
It is not often that we are given the opportunity to see or shape our future outside of our normal working regimen. I was presented with a chance to do just that when PC was. The post Wentworth Students Receive Glimpse of Estimating at PC first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.
Business Facilities
JUNE 15, 2021
Wine and spirits company E. & J. Gallo's $423 million investment in Chester County, SC will create 496 new jobs over the next eight years. - Read: Gallo Winery Plans New East Coast Facility In South Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
JUNE 16, 2021
On June 1, 2021, Des Moines, IA, based BSB Design acquired Withee Malcolm, a 44-year old planning, architecture and interiors firm based in Torrance, CA. Withee Malcolm will operate under the revised name Withee Malcolm – A BSB Design Studio, and the firm will retain all staff and its existing office location in LA’s South Bay.
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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
JUNE 15, 2021
With the Fenway Center tower project and many more, the Fenway neighborhood of Boston is one of the epicenters of the city's current development boom.
Construction Marketing
JUNE 16, 2021
Construction is one industry faced with many planning and designing before the actual structure is put in place. A plan is always drawn in blueprints to give clients and engineers insight into how the building should be. However, with advancements in technology, better designs with more details are being constructed to help guide the structure of a building. .
Business Facilities
JUNE 15, 2021
Switch will build over 1.5 million square feet of Tier 5® data center space next to Dell Technologies’ global headquarters in Round Rock, TX. - Read: Switch Picks Round Rock For Fifth Exascale Data Center Campus at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
JUNE 15, 2021
Ground broke today on the largest project that Montgomery County in Pennsylvania has undertaken to date: a 508,150-sf campus in the Philadelphia suburb of Norristown, Pa., that, when completed in 2026, will include the construction of the 330,000-sf, six-story Montgomery County Justice Center.
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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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