Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The work ahead after Hurricane Ian, construction safety, space-aged tech and stamping out racism in construction among October’s top headlines.

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Practical Law Construction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

At the end of last year, Jonathan discussed the Court of Session’s judgment in D McLaughlin & Sons Ltd v East Ayrshire Council , where Lord Clark looked at the conclusiveness of a final certificate under a Scottish Standard Building Contract with Quantities, 2011 Edition (SSBC, 2011 Edition). That case has popped up in the law reports again, this time in the Inner House (also called D McLaughlin & Sons Ltd v East Ayrshire Council ), where three lords (Carloway, Woolman and Malcol

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Construction is a vibrant industry full of innovative and talented professionals. But its future relies on the minds and passions of our youngest generations. . At Autodesk, part of our mission is to create a better industry for today and tomorrow. Through our Make It Real program, we encourage young people to engage with their communities by applying the design thinking process to real problems related to construction and the built environment.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Small business owners spend an average of eight hours monthly performing payroll functions. That's 12 full days a year that could be spent generating sales, prospecting new business opportunities, improving products or services, or servicing customers. Upgrading or changing your payroll system comes with a ton of attractive benefits. Saving time and money, making everyone's account more manageable, and better integration are all excellent reasons to consider a change.

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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 28, 2022

The ISO 50001-based energy management system is too little too late and fails to address the fundamental issue of rampant economic and environmental waste associated with facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new buildings. Key problems. #1 The program is self-paced. No timelines. #2 The program is no-cost. Since when does no cost associate with value?

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Top-down construction—assembling the floor of a building on the ground and lifting it into place—has long presented a possible alternative to the labor-intensive process of building steel frames, floors, walls and all components of a building at height.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Happy Halloween from all of us at Trimble Viewpoint! Here are a few spooky construction stories and real-world experiences from our customers.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 28, 2022

It makes sense that rubber boots are a person’s go-to choice of footwear because they shield the feet from strong rains and messy puddles.  They are a practical choice for keeping the feet cool and dry.  You must always choose the right fit if you want to wear these chic pairs of rubber boots.  However, there are times when you unintentionally purchase boots that are too small or large for your feet.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 28, 2022

New York City has spent about 75% of its Sandy recovery funds, but officials say they will need more to protect against future regional impacts from storms and sea level rise.

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VPO Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

VPO Construction Management Software & Services team members Laura, Kelly, Justina, Rebecca , and Toni are hollerin' about what a hoot the Construction Management Association of America's annual conference was on October 9-11, 2022. Hundreds of attendees got VPO information at Booth 411--right next to our customer Anser Advisory's exhibit!

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Sustainability Professor, Steven Moore, wants Queen’s University in Ontario Canada to be a moral and sustainable leader through their actions. Moore said Queen’s should create more gardens on campus. He believes lawns are “ecological deserts” despite being important places to run and play. The University piloted an Employee Community Garden by planting two large communal plots.

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Learn Civil Engineering

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In past years, steel has developed into a valuable asset with several variations. These variations are based on their intended use. Steel has different types with unique qualities. Its composition defines its durability and strength. You can use each type according to the nature of the construction project. What is Steel? Nowadays, iron is significantly […].

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Former Wiss, Janney Elstner principal tackled structural challenges from material deterioration to brittle fractures and collapses of steel buildings and bridges.

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Rapport3

OCTOBER 27, 2022

What Is Biophlic Architecture? An approach to architecture known as "biophilic design" aims to bring building occupants closer to nature. Natural lighting, ventilation, landscape features, and other aspects are incorporated into biophilic-designed buildings to improve occupant productivity and health. Industry Leading Clients An inspiring biophilic architecture example is BDP Architecture’s University of Essex Business School design.

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Extranet Evolution

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Updating Extranet Evolution over the past 12-15 months has become a very irregular activity, mainly due to pressure of other work (some fee-earning, some pro bono – such as voluntary work for what was until recently the UK BIM Alliance, now – since 4 October 2022 – ‘ nima ‘). However, I am planning to resume more regular posting in the near future.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Construction is an industry with razor-thin margins. It’s important not to overlook the importance of comprehensive budgets and estimates when companies are working under immense pressure to get work done on time and for a profit. Overlooking cost variances may lead to big hits to your profit margin. That’s why the most experienced and tenured estimators across the industry handle their projects differently, focusing on cost certainty and leveraging all the tools at their disposal.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 28, 2022

State officials select plans for onshore-only grid expansion, still eyeing 'backbone' projects at sea using federal funds, as developer of two New England projects says rising costs pose new completion risk

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Rapport3

OCTOBER 27, 2022

What Is Biophlic Architecture? An approach to architecture known as "biophilic design" aims to bring building occupants closer to nature. Natural lighting, ventilation, landscape features, and other aspects are incorporated into biophilic-designed buildings to improve occupant productivity and health. Industry Leading Clients An inspiring biophilic architecture example is BDP Architecture’s University of Essex Business School design.

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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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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 26, 2022

There are many factors to take into account when choosing socks, but their material is by far the most important one.  That is because your feet are the sweatiest part of your body.  And all that moisture can result in foul odors, fungal infections, blisters, cracked or chaffed skin.  If you own tactical boots, then you know that they are robust footwears that are typically designed to deliver results under demanding conditions while keeping the wearer agile and comfortable.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Introduction of Kitchen Cabinets. Kitchen cabinets are set in the kitchen to keep food storage, utensils, cooking tools, plates, and dishes. Dishwashers and microwaves are also often consolidated into kitchen cabinets. Various options are available for kitchen cabinets. The kitchen is one of the important parts of the home. The kitchen is the place where food is cooked.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Michigan Solicitor General's Flint prosecution team is appealing a judge's decision to dismiss criminal charges against state officials accused of neglect leading to the Flint water crisis. .

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Rapport3

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Why Landscape Architects Are Choosing Rapport3 To Power Their Projects Unlike many other project management software solutions, Rapport3 has been specifically configured by AEC industry professionals to entirely transform and improve the processes of architectural, construction and engineering firms and practices. Rapport3 has been specifically configured to work efficiently alongside architecture firms and practices, with 30% of the AJ100 using Rapport3.

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Whirlwind Steel

OCTOBER 24, 2022

October 25, 2022 by Whirlwind Team Super Span X Panel One of the most popular Whirlwind panels. Cost-effective and long-lasting, can be used for roofing or walls, providing a traditional look to your building project. This panel uses an exposed fastener. General Description It is available in 26, 24, and 22 gauge. UL Construction No. 30, 79, 161,167 UL 580 Up-Lift tested / Class 90 Rated UL 2218 Hail Impact Resistant Tested Inclined: Unlimited / Impact Class 4 Texas Department of Insurance * Flo

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Stok

OCTOBER 25, 2022

We had an absolute blast together in Winter Park, CO for our Stok Summit! It was time well spent in the mountains discussing the future of Stok’s business, culture, and impact, and most importantly, connecting with our growing team. These people really put the ‘treat’ in retreat. Watch a little of the magic captured. The post Video: 2022 Stok Summit appeared first on Stok.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In 2018, EPC contractor TGE Top Down delivered a $112-million, 10-story, 621,000-sq-ft office building in Bangalore, India, using a patented top-down building system.

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Rapport3

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Why Landscape Architects Are Choosing Rapport3 To Power Their Projects Unlike many other project management software solutions, Rapport3 has been specifically configured by AEC industry professionals to entirely transform and improve the processes of architectural, construction and engineering firms and practices. Rapport3 has been specifically configured to work efficiently alongside architecture firms and practices, with 30% of the AJ100 using Rapport3.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Did you know that the construction industry makes up the world’s largest economic ecosystem and 13 percent of global GDP? But the construction industry is one of the least digitised sectors in the world. And it’s ripe with opportunities to disrupt the way we live and work for the better. . Construction projects need to be more efficient and cost-effective.

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Extranet Evolution

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Dublin, Ireland-based Evercam has raised a total of €8m investment to help it further grow its presence in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. As previously covered in EE (read April 2020 post: Evercam : site imagery, AI and BIM ), Dublin, Ireland-based company Evercam provides cameras for construction sites to provide regular feeds of images that can also be used to create time-lapse and project management video sequences.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Decision to lift earlier construction injunction on Central Maine Power project won't come until after end of 2023 trial on developer's 'vested rights.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation released the September 2022 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry. The index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions, and expectations for the future, as reported by key executives from the $900-billion equipment finance sector. Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 48.7, a decrease from the August index of 50.

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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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