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Workforce Development To Get The Job Done

Business Facilities

Access to a quality workforce is a top priority for companies considering where to relocate or expand. Here’s a look at what some top locations across the U.S. are doing to address today’s workforce.

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2022 Trimble Viewpoint Construction Awards Open for Submissions

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Trimble Viewpoint Customers: Have a Cool Project, Applied Tech in Awesome Ways, or Achieved an Impressive HR Feat? Here’s Your Time to Shine!

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4 Must-Have Traits for a Successful BIM and VDC Career 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

There’s something special about being able to walk through a space fully understanding the design intent before anything is ever constructed. As someone with an architectural background, I gravitated towards BIM and VDC because I saw the value in helping teams visualize projects and solving problems (using technology) before they arise. . Today, BIM and VDC teams play a crucial role in multiple stages of the project lifecycle—from planning and design to construction and turnover.

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Flakiness and Elongation Index Test for Aggregate

Learn Civil Engineering

Elongation Index is defined as the percentage of the weight of retained aggregate on different sets (sets which represent 7 gaps of different sizes) on elongation or length gauge to the total weight of aggregate sample for test. Elongation index is generally considered for the shape and size of aggregate. In Elongation index, we generally […].

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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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Food Companies To Bring 138 New Jobs To North Carolina

Business Facilities

In North Carolina, Utz Brands will create 115 new jobs in Kings Mountain, while D’Artagnan will create 23 new jobs in Granville County.

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The Connected Construction Professional Series: Executives/Leaders

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Why construction executives and leaders should look to a connected, cloud construction suite to improve and scale their business.

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Streamline Construction Photo Management with Machine Learning

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Picture this: you’re working on an important project and you want to see the progress in order to release payments to one of your trade partners. . You open your construction management software to view progress photos, but you’re quickly overwhelmed by the number of images in the gallery. After what seems like an endless amount of scrolling, you finally find what you need. .

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The key to smart energy usage: Energy information and management

Construction Specifier

By Troy Hull, CEM, CMVP. Today, facility managers and building specifiers have more to consider when it comes to designing and managing facilities than ever before. They are managing evolving building occupancies as people navigate COVID-19 variants, new health and safety protocols, inflation, skyrocketing energy costs, labor shortages, and much more.

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Accounting for Retention Receivable & Payable: A Contractor’s Guide

Levelset

Construction projects rely on contractors completing the work they started and meeting the design intent. In an attempt to hold contractors accountable, many projects use retention holdbacks, also known as retainage. These holdbacks need to be accounted for by every party to a project: owner, general contractor, and subcontractor. Tracking these amounts ensures that everyone gets paid the money they are due when the project is completed.

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What Is A Pony Wall | Pony Wall Construction | Uses Of Pony Wall | How To Build A Pony Wall | Top Pros & Cons Of Pony Wall

Civiconcepts

Introduction To Pony Wall The pony walls are small walls that are mainly utilized to divide large open areas. The pony wall is sometimes known as a half wall and … What Is A Pony Wall | Pony Wall Construction | Uses Of Pony Wall | How To Build A Pony Wall | Top Pros & Cons Of Pony Wall Read More ».

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Stay Ahead in 2024 with Proven Strategies for Success

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.

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How Project Managers Can Prepare for the Future of Construction 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Project managers have always taken critical roles on construction projects. Over my career, I’ve worked as a project engineer, BIM coordinator, and MEP manager. The project managers I worked alongside were essential for setting the bar on their projects, and there was no way I could have done any of my jobs in the field without them. Yet, undoubtedly the role of construction project managers is evolving.

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Building healthcare in a coastal environment

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Shell Point Retirement Community. By David L. Heuring, AIA, CCCA; Mitchell Elliott, AIA; Scott Horn, AIA; and Joshua Storm, PE. In early 2018, RDG Planning & Design and its partner firms began design work to replace an existing, nearly 50-year-old Healthcare Facility on the Shell Point Retirement Community campus (a CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY [CCRC]) in Ft.

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JCT Project Bank Account documentation – what’s changed in 2022?

Practical Law Construction

In 1999, the first project bank account (PBA) was used on a Ministry of Defence project. Since that time they have been successfully used on a number of high profile major projects, for example Crossrail. The government has promoted their use over the years and, since 2010, it has mandated their use on all government projects. The government’s 2020 Construction Playbook confirms that they should be used “unless there are compelling reasons not to” Standard form PBA documentati

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Two New ACT Operations Land Tennessee 650 Jobs

Business Facilities

The new jobs will be created at locations in Bristol and Kingsport, the projects will join existing Advanced Call Center Technologies (ACT) facilities in Johnson City, TN.

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

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.

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Proven Construction Business Processes When Creating Your To-Do List

Contractor Bookkeeping

When you're a construction business owner, your to-do list is often long and constantly growing longer. You need to do many things, and it can feel like they're all urgent. In such cases, it's easy to push essential tasks to the side and focus on less-vital activities, but that often means you miss deadlines, make mistakes or always feel as though you're trying to catch up.

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JOC Program Policy

Job Order Contracting

The following JOC Program policy considerations are provided for general knowledge. I. Purpose. The use of Job Order Contracting (JOC), when properly designed and managed, provides a means for an organization to optimize the planning, procurement, and project delivery of repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction of buildings and other forms of physical infrastructure.

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Viewpoint: Hair Law Isn't Trivial in Welcoming More Black Workers

ENR Construction

The need for a more diverse and representative staff seems to punctuate every workforce development conversation at AEC firms. Whether the industry is ready and willing to have a serious conversation about the needs of those diverse workers is another matter entirely.

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FLO Investing $3M In New Michigan EV Charger Plant

Business Facilities

With its first U.S. manufacturing facility, Canadian electric vehicle charging network operator FLO will create 133 jobs in Auburn Hills, MI.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

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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Increase Visibility into Your Project Risks and Budget With These 4 Key Tactics

Jobsite with Procore

Some of the biggest construction issues arise from a lack of visibility of potential budget and project risks. Many projects also suffer from communication issues among stakeholders.

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Understanding BIM in the UK Part 3: The role of Uniclass 2015 in achieving true standardisation

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The more detail throughout a project’s lifecycle, the better., but that doesn't mean the ISO 19650 naming convention is standardization perfected.

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Jacobs To Study Turning NYC's Rikers Island Into Wastewater Facility

ENR Construction

The city's environmental department awards $3M contract to Jacobs for feasibility study as it prepares to close aging jail.

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Hillyard To Invest Over $50M In Missouri Expansion

Business Facilities

Cleaning and hygiene solutions company Hillyard, Inc. will invest over $50 million, retain more than 200 jobs at its downtown St. Joseph, MO location.

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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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The True Origin of LEAN

Job Order Contracting

Forget, 5S, Gemba, Jidoka, Kaizen, Kanban, Muda, Poka-Yoke, PCDA, Takt time, TBS Value Stream Mapping,… LEAN did NOT originate in JAPAN or with TPS. The core principles of LEAN originated with Henry Ford. Although there are instances of rigorous process thinking in manufacturing all the way back to the Arsenal in Venice in the 1450s, the first person to truly integrate an entire production process was Henry Ford.

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The Sovereign Acts Doctrine Strikes Back: COVID Costs Are Its Latest Victim

The Federal Construction Contracting Blog

Oftentimes, contractors find it difficult to differentiate between the government’s acts taken in its sovereign capacity as opposed to those taken in its contractual capacity. The government acts in its sovereign capacity when it takes actions that are general and public in nature and do not target any particular contractor; rather the impact of the government’s action on its contracts is merely incidental to the purpose of a broader governmental objective.

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Bluetooth Low Energy: Powering a Revolution in the Construction Industry

ENR Construction

With recent advances to Bluetooth technology the practical applications of this technology have expanded to include solutions of immense importance to construction operations. .

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Two China-Based Companies Choose Trinidad and Tobago Location

Business Facilities

Summit Luggage Co. and Docare Quanzhou Hygienic Product Company will establish operations at e TecK’s Phoenix Park Industrial Estate (PPIE).

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Outdated ERP? Spot the Signs Before It Stalls Your Progress

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.

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Why fire sprinklers belong above suspended drop-out ceilings

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Ceilume. Ten reasons to stop poking holes in ceilings. By Ed Davis, Ben Carr, and Michael Chusid, RA, FCSI, CDT. A drop-out ceiling is, “a suspended ceiling system, which is installed below the [fire suppression] sprinklers, with listed translucent or opaque panels that are heat sensitive and fall from their setting when exposed to heat,” according to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems , §3.3.61.

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How Do Sheepskin Boots Stretch? (4 Ways)

Work Gearz

Sheepskin boots as the name suggests are manufactured using skin obtained from sheep. These boots are unisex in design and are composed of dual faced sheepskin with fleece on the inside and a tanned outside surface, as well as a synthetic sole. These boots are not only used as a style statement but also provide ample comfort. Most of us who plan to buy sheepskin boots are eager to know whether these boots can be stretched or not.

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Energy Transfer Pipeline June 21 Hearing Set on Criminal Charges

ENR Construction

Completed $2.5B Mariner 2 East line in Pennsylvania was charged on 48 counts last year over drilling fluid pollution at building sites along 350-mile route.

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NAIOP Report: Class A Office Space Back In Demand

Business Facilities

After shock of the pandemic, NAIOP research report sees demand for Class A space contributing to stabilization of office market occupancy.

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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