Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Bryce Austin’s construction cloud security and ransomware defense tips for help developing a plan to stave off cyber threats.

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OCTOBER 22, 2021

MTC's new Mobile, AL, facility will lead to the creation of 75 jobs, has potential for further growth in future. The post MTC Logistics Opens $61 Million Cargo Hub In Alabama appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Learn Civil Engineering

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The concrete broker sat in with a few concreters who are part of our team to see the qualities that make great concreters. The results may surprise you. It’s not about putting and finishing concrete. Concreter is more than putting up a hammer and pouring concrete every day. Our concreters let us know that although […].

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Balancing customer experience and setting client expectations against your time and budget is a difficult task. It would be best if you had excellent planning, efficient project managing, and perhaps the right amount of staff working to keep customers happy, but not so many people that workers are standing around looking for things to do. If your customers have long wait times, that's good news for you initially—it means your business is popular.

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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.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Nonresidential construction has dropped 25% since 2020, while residential construction has boomed. Overall, however, the construction industry in in recovery. Average commercial construction costs have increased 4.5 percent (4.5%), and total cost growth by year-end is project to average 6 (6%) percent. Despite signs of recovery, the labor shortage is a persistent, and unresolved problem that appear to have no solution.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The cast iron cookware manufacturer will create more than 200 jobs with the expansion of its Marion County operations. The post Lodge Manufacturing Investing $56M In Tennessee Expansion appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Civiconcepts

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) Bar bending schedule is a table form data in which various diameters of steel, the shape of bending, length of each bent and straight portions, angles … Bar Bending Schedule | How To Prepare Bar Bending Schedule Read More ».

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Example of wire tie stretched into a single length of wire to span deep wall cavity, with one end engaged in the wall bracket and the other end engaged in a bed joint of the brick cladding. The exterior façades of a multi-story office building in the southeastern United States had experienced water leakage since soon after construction 20 years ago.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The House construction Steps is explained in detail below: Building Construction Process Two Main Parts Divided as Below. The above main parts in sub-parts. These sub-parts related to his construction possess. Building Construction Process from Start to Finish Pdf : Click Here. Sub Building Construction Steps with Main Building Construction. 1. Pre-construction Steps.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Third-party logistics company Steam Logistics will invest nearly $7 million to expand its operations in Chattanooga, TN. . The post Steam Logistics To Create 400 Jobs With Tennessee Expansion appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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OCTOBER 20, 2021

What is Non-Destructive Testing of Concrete? For over four decades, non-destructive testing of concrete or non-destructive techniques has been in use. During this time, it has progressed to the point that it is currently regarded as a powerful tool for evaluating existing concrete structures in terms of strength and longevity, as well as for assessing […].

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Pavement Preservation Practices – Pavement preservation is broadly acknowledged to provide network-wide benefits such as extending pavement life, enhancing system performance, reducing operation and maintenance costs, and improving safety. However, the performance of each pavement preservation project hinges on many factors. The TRB National Cooperative Highway Research Program’s NCHRP Synthesis 565: Maintenance and Surface Preparation Activities Prior to Pavement Preservation Treat

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Estimated $22.5B solar generation, battery storage and high-voltage transmission will deliver renewable energy from Australia's Northern Territory to Singapore, with construction set to begin in late 2023.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The Israel-based company’s $1.5 billion three-phase solar farm project, Mammoth Solar, is expected to bring 1.3 gigawatts of clean energy to Northern Indiana. The post Doral Renewables Picks Indiana Site For Largest U.S. Solar Farm appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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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.

Construction Management

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OCTOBER 20, 2021

Earthen Dam Earthen dam is a type of dam which is built by the successive layers of the earth at the bank of the river where the soil and materials get deposited. A gate is constructed in the dam to control the flow of the river. The embankment is constructed by homogeneous material. It is […].

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Here is some eye candy that I found at www.facebook.com. The post Woodworking Eye Candy appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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PC Construction

OCTOBER 18, 2021

When I heard about the Touch-a-Truck-or-Treat event happening right across the street from our jobsite trailer on the Edgebrook Residences project in Merrimack, New Hampshire, I knew I wanted to be part of it. We. The post Touch-a-Truck-or-Treat Event Turns Out Thousands first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The new, high-tech grocery distribution center will create more than 400 new jobs in Spartanburg County, SC. The post Walmart Investing $450M In South Carolina Distribution Center appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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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.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Having snow removal insurance is important, considering the risks and dangers of snow removal and deicing. But what exactly is this coverage all about? This article will show you the things you need to know about snow removal insurance. . 1. What Is Snow Removal Insurance? Snow removal insurance can offer a wide variety of policies to protect contractors and their businesses.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Last week brought together the best minds in safety at the 2021 NSC Congress, and Expo held in Orlando, Florida. Thousands of safety professionals descended on the Orange County Convention Center for presentations, discussions, and exhibits, as well as to recognize individuals who have impacted the industry during their careers. While many companies were represented, few were as fortunate to receive the recognition FDRsafety experienced.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 21, 2021

PPE manufacturer Ergodyne now offers helmet with the MIPS system designed to isolate the brain from shocks associated with falls and collisions.

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Practical Law Construction

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The genuine article? Does a valid payment notice need to set out the sum the payer genuinely considers due? The requirement that a valid payment notice must set out “the sum the payer considers due” is often at the centre of payment disputes. The recent decision in Downs Road Development LLP v Laxmanbhai Construction (UK) Ltd , provides a necessary clarification around what this actually means, confirming that a valid payment notice must set out the sum the payer genuinely considers

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Construction Management

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

The hollow brick is the innovative idea for the construction which provides a good appearance or aesthetically beauty or aba better view of the building. What Are Hollow Bricks? Hollow Bricks are the perforated vertically or horizontally and it is more useful than the traditional clay brick. It is very easy to handle on the […].

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Last week brought together the best minds in safety, as the 2021 NSC Congress and Expo was held in Orlando, Florida. Thousands of safety professionals descended on the Orange County Convention Center for presentations, discussions, and exhibits as well as to recognize individuals who have impacted the industry throughout their careers. While many companies were represented, few were as fortunate to receive the recognition FDRsafety experienced.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 19, 2021

New technology is being used to reinforce the 90-year old Afsluitdijk dike, which has been delayed by miscalculations in water level and wave data provided to the contractor.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Don’t shy away from learning opportunities. Learning and development (L&D) opportunities are incredibly valuable, especially when starting out in your career. In fact, a survey by LinkedIn found that the majority of professionals agree that learning is key to their success. This is even more pronounced among young professionals—76% of Gen Z respondents consider L&D as an essential component in their career growth. .

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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.

Construction Equipment

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Packaging manufacturer D6 Inc. will relocate from Portland, OR, creating 231 new jobs in its new home state of Texas. The post D6 Relocates Headquarters To Texas appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Rapport3

OCTOBER 22, 2021

We are delighted to celebrate our 1 year anniversary of working with Momentum Structural Engineering, ensuring we provide our product with their specific engineering needs in mind. With two of our directors' strong backgrounds in engineering this configuration to our client came naturally, as it does when working with our clients of the NCE100. Our client Momentum Structural Engineers is an award-winning civil and structural engineering practice, who have worked on some of the most distinctive s

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Lightsource BP's 750,000-panel, 300-MW Bighorn Solar project will be fully online in November as a clean fuel source for the expanded plant.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Staying competitive in the construction industry often means anticipating challenges and being ready to overcome them. To do so, you must have the right resources, talent, and technologies on hand. . Devin Sherman , VDC Director at Lee Lewis Construction , has made a career out of embracing cutting-edge technology and pushing it forward for the success of his firm and its clients.

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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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