Construction Business Owner

MAY 3, 2024

How to Solve Construction’s Technology Problem with Quickbase Overcoming Construction Productivity Hurdles in 2024 and Beyond mhodges Fri, 05/03/2024 - 07:50 Download now to learn more about: The challenges faced in the construction industry today Technology’s role in streamlining complex construction projects How to eliminate data fragmentation and boost productivity Real-life examples of how Quickbase’s Dynamic Work Management cut down on Gray Work and sped up project management in the constru

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The Constructor

MAY 2, 2024

What is Best Practice in Construction Best practices in construction encompass the standard and meticulously planned approaches followed within the construction industry to ensure optimal outcomes and profitability. These practices may take the form of policies, procedures, or comprehensive systems implemented during specific periods. Over the past decade, the construction landscape has undergone significant changes, […] The post Best Practices in Construction appeared first on The Constru

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Construction Marketing

MAY 2, 2024

A preventive maintenance program is one of the key aspects of keeping your plant running smoothly. Without it, you will experience many failures and downtimes that can cost your organization up to millions of dollars. If you’re a maintenance manager working in a highly reactive working environment, you’re probably looking for ways to improve your Preventive Maintenance Program, right?

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 2, 2024

Do you know your QAs from your QCs, what the difference is between the two, and when is appropriate to use either? Learn all about quality assurance.

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The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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Construction Dive

MAY 1, 2024

Tools like artificial intelligence and blockchain can help fill labor gaps while building a more diverse and innovative workforce, writes a contech executive.

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The Constructor

APRIL 28, 2024

A pipeline represents a complex network of pipes meticulously designed to transport fluids such as oil, natural gas, or other petroleum-based products over extensive distances, primarily underground. This vital infrastructure, which traces its roots back millennia to the movement of water, constitutes a cornerstone of modern civilization. While pipelines typically entail higher costs compared to […] The post 16 Types of Pipelines and their Construction Method appeared first on The Construc

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Wolgast Corporation

APRIL 30, 2024

As a business owner who owns their building, there may be a time that you have to face damages due to emergencies, fires, floods, natural disasters, or impact. To get the most from an insurance claim involving property restoration, it is best practice to openly communicate and collaborate with both your agent and restoration company. Collectively, you are all the team to see that your goals are achieved.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 2, 2024

Recessions happen. They’re part of the economic cycle. Recession-proofing your construction business just ensures you’re prepared for the next one.

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Construction Dive

MAY 1, 2024

Developer LVXP is planning an entertainment and lifestyle venue, anchored by an “ultra-luxury” hotel and sports arena, at a site where a similar project failed just months ago.

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As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 1, 2024

Keep Up With Construction Material Cost Changes Turn data into intelligence and empower your organization with the latest in construction cost Data Insights. mhodges Wed, 05/01/2024 - 15:14 Staying ahead of cost trends can feel like an uphill battle. Market volatility, geographical variations and the lag between project initiation to build introduces unpredictability in the total cost of construction projects.

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The Constructor

APRIL 29, 2024

Quality Requirement of Admixture Admixtures play a pivotal role in enhancing the performance and properties of concrete. When considering the compatibility of admixtures with concrete, several quality requirements must be met to ensure optimal functionality and durability. These requirements encompass various aspects, ranging from characteristics and chemical composition to dosage and compatibility details.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 3, 2024

Small construction businesses have several characteristics that distinguish them from larger firms. These characteristics include having a limited workforce, smaller revenue streams, and a more localized focus. They are often run by the owners themselves or a small team of employees. They tend to have a more personal approach to their work, as they are usually more involved in every aspect of the project.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 29, 2024

Interoperability removes barriers to data sharing, offers more transparency, and reduces risk to profit. See how Trimble is connecting different apps.

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Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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Construction Dive

APRIL 30, 2024

Dive Brief: Irvine, California-based Rivian reaffirmed its commitment to build its $5 billion Social Circle, Georgia, electric vehicle plant, despite an ongoing construction pause, according to a letter from the electric automaker on April 18. The letter, addressed to the Georgia Departme.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 30, 2024

Why Accurate Accounting Depends on Data Integration ccapoccia Tue, 04/30/2024 - 10:00 Construction accounting is more than just tracking numbers and compiling reports. For contractors operating with increasingly thin margins, accounting is essential for building a profitable construction business. At the same time, construction accounting isn’t easy, even for the most experienced accountants.

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BD+C

MAY 2, 2024

Emerging considerations in inclusive design 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/02/2024 - 08:39 Architects Design elements that consider a diverse population of users make lives better. When it comes to wayfinding, some factors will remain consistent—including accessibility and legibility. Airports Healthcare Facilities Hospital Design Trends Designers Architects Design elements that consider a diverse population of users make lives better.

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PC Construction

MAY 1, 2024

Last Friday, I had the pleasure of attending the Good Shepherd Food Bank (GSFB) annual Coffee & Collaboration event in Portland, Maine, with my fellow PC employee owner, Senior Project Manager Mark Donovan. This event gave us the opportunity to learn about the organization and how PC Construction can help meet their needs. Last fall, PC raised funds to benefit the GSFB, but decided we wanted to do more to serve our fellow Mainers in need.

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Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 3, 2024

Small construction businesses have several characteristics that distinguish them from larger firms. These characteristics include having a limited workforce, smaller revenue streams, and a more localized focus. They are often run by the owners themselves or a small team of employees. They tend to have a more personal approach to their work, as they are usually more involved in every aspect of the project.

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Construction Dive

MAY 2, 2024

In addition to K-12 outreach, companies must meet new talent “where they are” at community colleges and universities, an industry expert says.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 30, 2024

February 2024 Construction Stats ccapoccia Tue, 04/30/2024 - 15:05 The Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics each month from several sources, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau, to give you a better understanding of the current state of affairs for the construction industry. The statistics featured in each month's print issue are for three months prior to the publication of the magazine, based on the data available.

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ENR Construction

MAY 1, 2024

The U.S. Dept. of Defense announced it has passed the halfway mark on construction of a temporary floating pier structure in the Mediterranean Sea near the Gaza Strip.

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Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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BD+C

MAY 3, 2024

U-factor or R-value: which are you looking at? 1 kcichowicz Fri, 05/03/2024 - 07:42 Nathan Janiczek, P.E. explains why U-factor is a better indicator of thermal performance than R-value for energy-efficient commercial garage doors.

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Construction Law

MAY 3, 2024

National Grid is to use a new model of supply chain cooperation for its £9 billion Great Grid Upgrade, a nationally significant investment in the electricity network in alliance with seven major contractors and consultants. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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Construction Dive

MAY 3, 2024

Herrero Builders, The Boldt Company and Webcor broke ground on UCSF’s new health care facility in the city’s Parnassus Heights neighborhood.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 29, 2024

North America, Construction Diversity & the Next Steps ccapoccia Mon, 04/29/2024 - 10:05 Legislation in both the U.S. and Canada enshrines the basic principles of equal opportunity to which the vast majority aspire. Gender, race, sexual orientation, age and a whole host of other potentially prejudicial elements to the recruitment process are strictly prohibited.

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Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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ENR Construction

APRIL 29, 2024

Agencies including Los Angeles World Airports and the Port of San Francisco detailed major infrastructure projects in the works to prep for the World Cup and Olympics, and address sea level rise.

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BD+C

MAY 3, 2024

Advancing Healthcare: Medical Office Buildings at the Forefront of Access and Safety 1 kcichowicz Fri, 05/03/2024 - 07:18 Healthcare Facilities This article explores the pivotal shift from traditional hospital settings to Medical Office Buildings (MOBs), focusing on how these facilities enhance patient access. Discover the key drivers of this transformation, including technological advancements, demographic trends, and a growing emphasis on integrated, patient-centered care.

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Construction Law

MAY 3, 2024

Contractors are spurning invitations to tender at an increasing rate according to a survey from property and construction consultant Gleeds, with almost 90% of respondents saying they or their supply chain had declined an invitation in the first quarter of this year. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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