Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 13, 2022
How the cloud and connected construction data is shaping the future of construction, leading to greater productivity, less work and higher profits.
CivilJungle
APRIL 10, 2022
What Is Micro Concrete? Micro concrete is a cement-based coating that is used as a thin layer on different surfaces like tiles, wood, etc to give a look and feel of real concrete at less cost. The layer of micro concrete is about 2-3mm thick. It is a non-shrink and flowable material that only requires water to produce a high-strength concrete that gains maximum strength in less time.
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Practical Law Construction
APRIL 11, 2022
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.
Contractor Bookkeeping
APRIL 15, 2022
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.
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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 12, 2022
Digging into the UK's latest BIM standard, what's changed from previous iterations, and what it means for contractors.
Business Facilities
APRIL 13, 2022
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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Natural Building
APRIL 14, 2022
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).
Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 12, 2022
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
Learn Civil Engineering
APRIL 10, 2022
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. […].
Business Facilities
APRIL 13, 2022
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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The specialty contractor space is facing a transformative period, driven by labor shortages, rapid technological advancements, and increasing regulatory requirements. In 2024, contractors must navigate complex challenges like fragmented management systems and delays in payment. This guide offers a deep dive into the key disruptions reshaping the industry over the next 24 months, including digitization, sustainable practices, and modular construction.
Levelset
APRIL 15, 2022
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. .
Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 11, 2022
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. .
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 14, 2022
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.
Business Facilities
APRIL 12, 2022
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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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
APRIL 11, 2022
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.
PC Construction
APRIL 12, 2022
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.
Practical Law Construction
APRIL 12, 2022
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.
Business Facilities
APRIL 12, 2022
Wood biomass producer Enviva's fourth Mississippi facility represents a $250 million investment and will create approximately 100 jobs in Stone County, MS.
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 13, 2022
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.
PC Construction
APRIL 14, 2022
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.
Contractors Liability Blog
APRIL 15, 2022
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.
Business Facilities
APRIL 14, 2022
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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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 11, 2022
The NFL team's owner claims the city of Rock Hill, S.C., failed to make a promised payment for site infrastructure construction.
Levelset
APRIL 15, 2022
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.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
APRIL 15, 2022
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.
Business Facilities
APRIL 11, 2022
The forensic services provider will invest $2 million in its Fairfax County DNA testing services lab to increase capacity and support customer demand.
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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.
ENR Construction
APRIL 15, 2022
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.
Jobsite with Procore
APRIL 14, 2022
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.
Construction Specifier
APRIL 14, 2022
Photo courtesy Stormwater Capture Co. By Sasha Aguilera and Karen Liu. Americans experienced many climate disasters in 2021. Much of Texas was covered in snow in February with more than 4 million households lost power. In June, the Pacific Northwest suffered from a heat dome, which set all-time heat records in seven states and caused hundreds of deaths.
Business Facilities
APRIL 14, 2022
Early this month, site selection professionals and economic developers met at LiveXchange, participating in more than 300 one-on-one meetings.
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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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