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The Future is Now: Why Connected Construction is a Game Changer

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How the cloud and connected construction data is shaping the future of construction, leading to greater productivity, less work and higher profits.

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Crystal clear: “no dispute” defences unlikely to succeed at adjudication enforcement

Practical Law Construction

While defendants in adjudication enforcement proceedings often assert jurisdictional defences as a matter of course, Eyre J’s judgement in BraveJoin Co Ltd v Prosperity Moseley Street Ltd is a reminder that – in practical terms – they will rarely succeed, particularly where they rely on the absence of a crystallised dispute. BraveJoin Co Ltd v Prosperity Moseley Street Ltd.

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Hyundai Will Add First EVs To Alabama Production Lineup

Business Facilities

With a $300 million investment, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) will begin building electric vehicles and create 200 jobs at its Montgomery plant.

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Four Key Areas To Evaluate In Your Construction Business Budget

Contractor Bookkeeping

With the potential for business life to return to something resembling normal, it's good to look at your budget and see where you may need to shift some of your priorities. Pay attention to how your spending over the past few years affected your business and either helped you achieve or took you away from your overall goals. Considering how your business and your employees functioned in recent years can help you predict upcoming trends, enabling you to plan for adjustments.

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Expert Guide to Making the Best Construction ERP Decision for Your Firm

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.

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Understanding BIM in the UK Part 1: ISO 19650 and the Information Delivery Cycle

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Digging into the UK's latest BIM standard, what's changed from previous iterations, and what it means for contractors.

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5 Top Tips For Building A Successful Construction Career

Jobsite with Procore

Construction career paths vary from employer to employer. Some maintain detailed career advancement and training programs while others simply promote from whoever is available when a position opens up. That’s why, to a large degree, your ability to move up the ladder will depend on whom you work for, and how much value your company puts on its workforce plan, if it even has one.

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A Bio-Architecture Primer with Scott Howard

Natural Building

Are you looking to build a natural structure in the near future? Consider joining Scott Howard at earthenhand.com for the Bioarchitecture Primer educational course! It is intended to prepare owner-builders to design radically efficient and beautiful structures that combine natural building and bioarchitecture (architecture that supports your life force energy).

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Evans General Contractors Adopts Autodesk Construction Cloud to Enhance Project Delivery and Maximize Team Coordination

Autodesk Construction Cloud

International design-build, general contracting and construction management firm makes Autodesk Construction Cloud a cornerstone of the company’s growth . San Francisco, Calif., April 12, 2022 – Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced Evans General Contractors , an international design-build contracting firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is adopting Autodesk Construction Cloud and incorporating the powerful construction management platform into its standard operating procedures (SOP

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End Bearing Pile : Calculation, Advantages & Disdvantages

Learn Civil Engineering

Definition: End bearing piles are a type of pile that works on the base of the mechanism of load transfer through the bottom tip of the pile itself. It means that it is used to transfer superstructure load through low-bearing capacity soil to the hard stratum like rock or any solid dense sand and gravel. […].

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The Ultimate Checklist for Choosing the Right Construction Management Software

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.

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Foreign Direct Investment: A Foreign Affair

Business Facilities

States are vying to attract foreign direct investment funds as cross border investments pump much needed funds into local economies.

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Mayer Building Company for Subcontractors: Payment Guide & Resources

Levelset

For subcontractors looking to work with Mayer Building Company (MBC), it’s helpful to research the company’s history, past projects, and payment procedures. Establishing a relationship with a new GC requires careful consideration — especially if you want to get paid on time and in full. . We’ve put together this guide to provide you with the information you need to decide if working with Mayer Building Company is the right choice for you. .

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Increasing transparency for Copenhagen Metro with Autodesk’s Construction Cloud

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Copenhagen’s Metro , with as little as two minutes between driverless trains and a high reliability, has been voted the best metro in the world on numerous occasions. The Metro is a sustainable, fast and safe way to get around Copenhagen, and daily about 360,000 passengers travel with it. Since opening in 2002, over 1 billion passengers have travelled in the city by Metro. .

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Understanding the Value of JOB ORDER CONTRACTING – JOC

Job Order Contracting

Bridging the JOC Education/Training Gap. Many owners simply view Job Order Contracting (JOC) as a means to speed the procurement of repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds that require minimum design. The result is that most public sector organizations end up wasting millions of dollars and not receiving the benefits available Job Order Contracting – lower cost, higher quality, on time and on budget project outcomes.

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The Art of Contingency Planning: Dealing with Unforeseen Costs

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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Governor’s Report: Building A New Image In Maryland

Business Facilities

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says that a combination of a great location, educated workforce and a streamlined attitude toward business is helping the state create the right image in the business world.

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Construction Underway on UNH’s Whittemore Center Arena

PC Construction

With the 2021-2022 hockey season wrapped up, the PC team is mobilized and underway on the University of New Hampshire’s Whittemore Center Arena renovation and repairs. The project includes replacement of the ice floor assembly. The post Construction Underway on UNH’s Whittemore Center Arena first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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Transportation World Eyes Benefits of Progressive Design-Build

ENR Construction

With an unprecedented amount of federal aid anticipated for highway, bridge and transit projects, the transportation industry is also starting to move further toward progressive design-build.

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Court refuses to enforce adjudicator’s decision due to a breach of natural justice

Practical Law Construction

The keen-eyed among you will note that this is the third post in a row where I have talked about adjudication enforcement cases in which natural justice issues have arisen either directly or indirectly. I promise that I haven’t got some strange fetish for such matters. Nor do I think that such challenges are necessarily de rigueur amongst aggrieved parties.

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

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

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Massachusetts Manufacturer 6K Awarded $1.5M M2I2 Grant

Business Facilities

The Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2) grant will fund high-tech equipment to recycle scrap materials used in additive manufacturing and battery production.

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Cybercriminal Activity and its Effect on Construction

PC Construction

How are construction companies vulnerable to cyber-attacks and why now? PC's Chief Information Office takes a look at this growing issue. The post Cybercriminal Activity and its Effect on Construction first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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Dallas Fort Worth Airport to Use Digital Twin for Runway Operations, Maintenance

ENR Construction

Willow and Parsons Corp. have won a five-year contract from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to create and support a digital twin for the maintenance and operations of Runway 18R/36L and Terminal D, which were recently renovated as part of DFW’s airport-wide modernization.

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5 Steps to File a Roofing Insurance Claim

Contractors Liability Blog

The main reason you purchase a roofing insurance policy is to protect against unforeseen risks that may arise. It does not matter if you install metal roofing or shingles you need protection. These financial risks can put you out of business or seriously damage your personal finances. We will set out a few tips below. If you keep reading these tips will make sure if you file a claim, you can get any issues resolved quickly.

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Sustainable Construction: Practical Strategies for Reducing Material Waste

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.

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Enviva Wood Biomass Plant Will Bring 100 Jobs To Mississippi

Business Facilities

Wood biomass producer Enviva's fourth Mississippi facility represents a $250 million investment and will create approximately 100 jobs in Stone County, MS.

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Assignment of Benefits for Contractors: Pros & Cons of Accepting an AOB

Levelset

When a property owner files an insurance claim to cover a restoration or roofing project, the owner typically deals directly with the insurance company. They may not have the funds available to pay the contractor out of pocket, so they’re counting on that insurance check to cover the construction costs. But insurance companies often drag their feet, and payments can take even longer than normal.

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Ongoing Financial Dispute Stalls $800M Carolina Panthers Project

ENR Construction

The NFL team's owner claims the city of Rock Hill, S.C., failed to make a promised payment for site infrastructure construction.

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JLL Launches 2022 Construction Outlook

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry entered 2022 alongside broad economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, with an outlook tempered by record high materials costs, construction labor shortages and continuing supply chain disruptions. Hopes for a near-term return to normal were dashed by the Russian invasion of Ukraine late in the first quarter, as the conflict and global economic sanctions have further disrupted critical material markets.

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Future-Proof Your Firm: Discover the Power of Next Gen Construction ERP

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.

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Georgia Sets New Records For Jobs, Investment 

Business Facilities

Investment trend continues with Norma Precision Ammunition's relocation and expansion project in Chatham County, Ecopol's expansion to Spalding County. .

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Lack of Reliable Information Is the Top Culprit of Poor Productivity

Jobsite with Procore

More often than not, successful completion of a construction project hinges on a productive workforce firing on all cylinders from groundbreaking to handover. How efficiently your team can work will have a direct impact on a project’s budget, schedule, and even your profit margins.

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Pittsburgh International Airport Project Bridges Divides

ENR Construction

A $1.4-billion modernization at Pittsburgh International Airport is currently on target to meet its hiring goal for minority and women-owned business enterprises participation.

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