Business Facilities
JUNE 8, 2022
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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 7, 2022
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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Learn Civil Engineering
JUNE 10, 2022
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 […].
Civiconcepts
JUNE 9, 2022
What Is A Short Circuit? A short circuit means when electricity diverges from the established route of an electric circuit at that time the electrical flows find a faster route … What Is A Short Circuit | Causes Of Short Circuit | How To Prevent Short Circuit | Top 3 Reasons Behind Electrical Short Circuit Read More ».
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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.
Business Facilities
JUNE 6, 2022
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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Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 9, 2022
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. .
Construction Specifier
JUNE 7, 2022
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.
Civiconcepts
JUNE 4, 2022
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 ».
Levelset
JUNE 6, 2022
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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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.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 10, 2022
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.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 8, 2022
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.
Practical Law Construction
JUNE 8, 2022
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
Business Facilities
JUNE 7, 2022
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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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
Contractor Bookkeeping
JUNE 10, 2022
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.
ENR Construction
JUNE 8, 2022
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.
Jobsite with Procore
JUNE 8, 2022
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.
Business Facilities
JUNE 8, 2022
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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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
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 7, 2022
The more detail throughout a project’s lifecycle, the better., but that doesn't mean the ISO 19650 naming convention is standardization perfected.
ENR Construction
JUNE 8, 2022
The city's environmental department awards $3M contract to Jacobs for feasibility study as it prepares to close aging jail.
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 9, 2022
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.
Business Facilities
JUNE 6, 2022
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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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.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 9, 2022
Photo courtesy ROCKWOOL. By Alejandra Nieto. Deep energy renovations of commercial and multi-unit residential buildings are critical if cities want to tackle their climate emissions on a large scale. Energy renovation could provide up to 55 percent of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions needed to meet 2030 targets, aligning cities with a 1.5 C (34.7 F) trajectory.
ENR Construction
JUNE 10, 2022
With recent advances to Bluetooth technology the practical applications of this technology have expanded to include solutions of immense importance to construction operations. .
The Federal Construction Contracting Blog
JUNE 7, 2022
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.
Business Facilities
JUNE 10, 2022
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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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.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 7, 2022
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.
ENR Construction
JUNE 9, 2022
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.
Work Gearz
JUNE 10, 2022
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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