Contractor Magazine

DECEMBER 28, 2023

For the past two decades, Mike Prencavage Jr. has been passionate about the plumbing trade, and his passion and true dedication to making the industry better is a prime example of his continued leadership within it.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Hello, 2020! The past decade has been quite the rollercoaster ride, and 2019 did its best to send the industry into the '20s with a bang. While we're planning for the year ahead, we're also taking a moment to look back at some of our top content from 2019.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 21, 2016

Four of CBO 's top 10 articles in 2015 concentrated on finding and keeping hard workers who would improve your company’s bottom line. In 2015, employee training and retention was on every business owner’s mind. The skilled labor shortage that the industry is currently facing has made retaining valued employees more important than ever.

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Construction Industrial 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

This year’s most-read articles offer insight into what’s shaping the industry today. The development of new technology is transforming the jobsite and changing the way construction firms operate. Despite these changes, however, several goals remain the same: increasing productivity and efficiency and improving safety. by George Hedley.'

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Overhead Safety Products Industrial 120

ENR Construction

MARCH 16, 2023

The article “Walsh-Granite Lawsuit Against HDR Cited Standard of Care and Quantities” (ENR 2-6/13, p. 24-25) by Richard Korman contains false and misleading statements regarding me and my firm, O’Connell & Lawrence Inc.

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Design 36

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 4, 2017

Don’t forget you can search our growing Knowledge Base on Clearview for operational assistance and “How to” answers. Coming soon to the KB… the latest update of our Payroll EOY Guide. Click here to access the Jobpac Connect Knowledge Base.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2024

This article outlines what a good plan looks like and offers key steps to develop and implement the plan. Start Your Annual Sales Planning for Next Year’s Sales Success ccapoccia Thu, 10/10/2024 - 22:34 For construction organizations, end-of-year planning is a crucial time.

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Natural Building

MARCH 20, 2020

The New York Times recently published a fine article about Lloyd Kahn , the builder and publisher of numerous books related to natural building through his Shelter Publications. I have been aware of Lloyd’s work since he published an article I wrote about building and living my original school bus back the early 1970’s.

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New York San Francisco Housing Drawings 52

SAB Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2017

niversal design is for everyone. Informed by the preferences of as many people as possible, rather than retroactively adapting spaces for those who face barriers to access, universal design is an optimized, conceptual approach to development.

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Design Education Sustainability Architecture 70

The Constructor

MARCH 26, 2024

This article delves into the intricacies of laying PCC, offering insights into the materials used, the procedure, dos and don’ts, and the advantages it brings to construction projects. In this article, we […] The post Plain Cement Concrete (PCC)- Work Procedure appeared first on The Constructor.

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Concrete Materials Construction 246

SAB Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Education Articles Add new tag Continuing Education LEED AP Credential LEED v4 life cycle assessment SABMag SabMagazine sustainable architecture and building'

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Life Cycle Education Architecture Sustainability 45

SAB Magazine

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Traditionally design teams have ensured buildings are built as designed but have had limited involvement in the operation of a building.

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Design Certification Seattle Education 75

SAB Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

More stringent energy codes demand higher levels of insulation for external walls, and in many cases this means using exterior insulation, either as a substitute for traditional cavity insulation, or to supplement it.

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Education Architecture Materials Sustainability 40

The Constructor

APRIL 25, 2024

This article provides a detailed examination of various […] The post Methods of Installing Pile Foundations appeared first on The Constructor. Careful consideration and selection of installation methods and equipment are essential to prevent damages to the piles and ensure the structural integrity of the foundation.

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Foundation Equipment Design Construction 246

ENR Construction

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Summary: With 2018 approaching, let’s take a look back at the most popular articles published on this blog over the last year. In case you missed any of them, lets take a look back at some of the most popular articles. In these articles, we explore 10 important questions to ask before you start. However, it’s a complex task.

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Software Software Organization Education 31

The Constructor

OCTOBER 21, 2016

article on pedestal. Read More at in design of pedestal the height of it is always less then its width but in article given on this site the.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 22, 2019

Today's Guest Article Is From Steven K. Vice President Relationship Manager Sound Community Bank.

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Banking Management 49

Help Everybody Everyday

MARCH 7, 2013

Here are some of the best mind marketing articles from around the web. If you liked this article, please subscribe below or on the right side of the homepage. How The Mind Really Works: 10 Counterintuitive Psychology Studies. 3 Psychological Triggers that Can Move Your Audience from Indifference to Desire.

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SAB Magazine

MARCH 16, 2016

It has been a little over one hundred years since the Wright brothers took to the air, and our almost-miraculous ability to travel by plane has made flight an integral part of the world economy.

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Viewpoint Travel Airports Sustainability 40

The Constructor

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This article explores […] The post Compaction of Soil – Test Methods of Soil Compaction and their Uses appeared first on The Constructor. This crucial procedure is indispensable for various construction projects, such as earth dams, canal embankments, highways, runways, and many other structures.

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Engineering Construction 246

Construction Lawyer

JULY 8, 2014

James Zahn and Shawn Goodman have authored an article for Licensed Architect entilted The Importance of Regular Invoicing. This article, at page 10 of the Summer 2014 edition, discusses a case where the lack of regular invoicing for a construction project had a major impact on the outcome of the case.

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Lien Contract Construction 45

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

By Paul Levin, PSP In last week's issue I penned an article about schedules, trying to make the point that there are schedules that may not conform to best practices but still serve the purpose of helping a contractor to effectively plan and manage a project.

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Schedule Consulting Management Plans 48

FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

THIS ARTICLE IS FOCUSED ON prevention through design (PTD) and why use of the term “zero energy” lockout/tagout (LOTO) for all service and maintenance tasks creates a range of adverse impacts. This article also discusses means and methods for workers to safely perform service and maintenance tasks when energy is required.

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Design OSHA Feasibility Regulation 156

Construction Lawyer

JUNE 4, 2015

A new article, Three Ways to Limit your Liability, has been published on the Construction Specifier website. This article discusses three contract provisions that can help an architect limit her liability exposure to clients.

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Liability Contract Construction 40

Construction Lawyer

JUNE 4, 2015

A new article, Three Ways to Limit your Liability, has been published on the Construction Specifier website. This article discusses three contract provisions that can help an architect limit her liability exposure to clients.

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Liability Contract Construction 40

The Constructor

MARCH 25, 2024

Anti-termite treatment is a crucial chemical procedure conducted for soil, masonry, wood, and electrical fixtures to establish a chemical barrier against subterranean termites, both before and after construction.

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Safety Electrical Construction 191

Construction Lawyer

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Shawn Goodman has authored an article for Licensed Architect, the magazine of the Association of Licensed Architects. The article explains contractual accrual provisions for statutes of limitations as a way to limit an architect''s liability. The article starts at page 12 and can be accessed here. contracts litigation'

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Liability Contract 45

Construction Lawyer

JANUARY 28, 2014

An article at page 45 in Chicago Architect , entitled "Working the Percentages," by Werner Sabo and James K. This article discusses a problem that arises when architects are working for a church or other owner on a percentage of construction cost fee basis, and the owner obtains donated work. Zahn is now available online.

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Chicago Contract Design Construction 40

Construction Lawyer

JANUARY 13, 2014

A new article entitled "Limitation-of-Liability Clauses Effective When Enforceable" authored by Shawn Goodman is available here. This article is an overview of the current state of the law involving contractual provisions that can limit the liability of a design professional in certain circumstances. contracts general litigation'

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Liability Contract Design 40

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Featured Articles. USA Today Expands APIs to Include Articles Back to 2004. The latest dataset that the newspaper has exposed is Articles, where you can use the USA Today API to access feeds and present it to your users in ways that you want. The Articles API data is available in both RSS and JSON formats. Recent Popular.

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News FAQ Income Mobility 86

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Cloud Computing and BIM - TME Article 2012. The increasingly competitive financial. and environmental landscape requires. public and private institutions to further. maximize facility planning and management. Technologies such as Building Information. Modeling (BIM) and Cloud Computing. Cloud) are disruptive technologies. practices.

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BIM Life Cycle Management Estimating 76

The Constructor

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This article will explore the benefits and challenges of incorporating technology […] The post Harnessing Innovation: How Technology Is Reshaping Architectural Design appeared first on The Constructor.

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Architecture Innovation Design Software 208

Revit OpEd

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Daniel Stine wrote an article recently for AECbytes. Since I recently wrote a series of posts about them I thought I'd mention yet another source of information about them. Check it out!

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2024

The first article provided a reality check on what AI can and cannot do for construction project management. AI Is Solving Construction’s Gray Work Issue ccapoccia Mon, 04/01/2024 - 17:20 During this three-part series, we’ve talked about artificial intelligence (AI) in construction.

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Project Management Risk Management Construction 183

The Constructor

OCTOBER 14, 2023

In this article, we will explore the importance of […] The post The Importance Of Construction Industry In Boosting The Economy appeared first on The Constructor. The construction industry is vital to our economy, contributing significantly to its growth and development.

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Industrial Construction Employment Innovation 207

Construction Dive

JUNE 30, 2014

Having trouble finding that recent ConstructionPro Week (CPW) article examining the issue of whether owners should be allowed to delete line items of work? For most articles, extended coverage is available to CPN members when they log in at www.ConstructionProNet.com.

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Claims Design Construction 48

The Constructor

APRIL 25, 2023

This article will detail the composition, cost, strength, durability, weight, and appearance of cinder blocks and concrete blocks. Are cinder blocks and concrete blocks the same? Many people assume they are, but the truth is that they have several key differences.

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Concrete 228