August, 2021

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7 Ways Your Construction Project Can Go South | ALICE Technologies

Construction Junkie

This article is brought to you by ALICE Technologies Construction project delays are both frustrating and costly - but they’re also incredibly common. So common, in fact, that GCs no longer ask if a project will veer off-schedule or off-budget, they ask by how much? The bigger the project, the harder the fall. Large-scale construction and infrastructure projects involve complex scheduling, with many interdependent tasks and moving parts.

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Who Needs OSHA 10 Training vs OSHA 30 Training?

Safety Services Company

The OSHA Outreach Training Program, commonly referred to as OSHA 10 Training and OSHA 30 Training, provides workers with basic training about some of the most common health and safety hazards on the job. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Outreach Training Program is voluntary. Its purpose is to ”promote workplace safety and health and to make workers more knowledgeable about workplace hazards and their rights.”.

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Piloting the Transition From Boomers to Zs

Construction Business Owner

Piloting the Transition From Boomers to Zs. Alex Headley. Wed, 08/18/2021 - 08:30. I find that stereotypes typically get a bad rap, especially those that refer to age. Stereotypical baby boomers are goal-centric, team-oriented and have a strong work ethic. They may have worked at the same company for the majority of their career. At the opposite end of the spectrum, stereotypical Generation Zers have short attention spans, are addicted to technology, can’t handle face-to-face interaction and are

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A Call to Improve Audit Trails and Collaboration to Stop Preventable Construction Mishaps

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Why Shared Responsibility Must Be the Standard to Reduce Construction Risk and How Technology Can Help.

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A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies

The future of construction is sustainable, efficient, and cost-conscious. This guide offers a practical roadmap for reducing material waste, optimizing energy use, and integrating sustainable design principles. Discover how innovative construction firms are leveraging circular economy strategies, digital tracking, and energy-smart building solutions to reduce expenses and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.

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All You Need To Know About the Uses Of Concrete Slabs

The Constructor

Concreters primarily have to mix, pour, and finish concrete. They pour concrete bases for floors, footpaths, bridges, and other elements. But they.

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A Corporate Diversity Benchmark in ESG

Green Building Law Update

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (. yes, this blog will continue). This post originally appeared in that blog. If we can assist you or someone you work with in ESG strategy and solutions, from policy to project implementation, do not hesitate to reach out to me.

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Real-Time Data Drives Post-Pandemic Health Care

Business Facilities

Building a resilient post-COVID health care workforce will require data-driven solutions to meet evolving employee needs, according to Deloitte’s 2021 Global Health Care report. The post Real-Time Data Drives Post-Pandemic Health Care appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Construction SWAT or Not

Construction Business Owner

Construction SWAT or Not. Alex Headley. Mon, 08/16/2021 - 07:30. Punch list” is pair of words that consistently evokes fear into the hearts of the contracting world. Just the thought of the task has a remedial and punitive feel to it, walking room to room or phase to phase, judging and evaluating erroneous and incomplete items at the conclusion of an arduous project.

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6 Construction Secrets You’ll Learn at Collaborate 2021

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Collaborate 2021 is coming quickly and we are looking forward to helping your organization prepare for the industry’s bright future.

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The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth

Take your construction business to the next level with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Whether you're managing seasonal cash flow challenges, dealing with unexpected equipment repairs, or planning to scale your operations, securing the right funding is essential for success. This guide explores a range of fast and flexible financing options tailored for construction businesses.

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How to Identify Termite Infestation in Buildings?

The Constructor

When termites form a colony and build their nests or mounds in a building, the structure becomes termite-infested. Termite infestation can affect a.

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Collaborative Construction Solution

Job Order Contracting

A collaborative construction solution, capable of consistently delivering quality repair, renovation, and new builds, on-time and on-budget, is available to any real property owner. All that is needed is owner leadership and commitment. The Problem. The facilities management and AECOO sectors (architecture, engineering, construction, owner, and operator) have long suffered from poor productivity growth and high levels economic and environmental waste.

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The mall of the future: Less retail, more content

BD+C

Malls are important, they’re some of the most visited places in our communities, frequented by billions of people around the world every year. To survive, however, they need to become places that are about much more than retail transactions. Honestly, malls are in decline. Hundreds of American malls shuttered after the 2007-09 recession. And retail researchers estimate 25% of America’s roughly 1,000 remaining large malls will close over the next 3 to 5 years.

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SK Siltron Investing $302M In Michigan Semiconductor Wafer Plant

Business Facilities

Michigan-based SK Siltron CSS, a manufacturer of semiconductor wafers used in power system components, will invest $302 million and create up to 150 jobs in Monitor Township, MI. The new semiconductor wafer manufacturing and R&D operation will help meet the demand for electric vehicle components and is supported by a $1.5 million Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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Your Qualities Drive Relationship Quality

Construction Business Owner

Your Qualities Drive Relationship Quality. Alex Headley. Mon, 08/09/2021 - 07:30. The construction industry is one of the oldest in the world. It began when humans developed the ability to reason: the cognitive ability to draw a conclusion based on the experience or use of tools or other available material. Early humans reasoned that rocks could be transformed and used as a tool, and thus built the first condominiums, then called caves.

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5 Real-World Success Stories of Moving Construction Management to the Cloud

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Stories from five contractors on why making the move to the cloud has helped them become the construction companies they want to be.

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Design Considerations for Precast Structure

The Constructor

Precast concrete construction offers several key features such as dimensional accuracy, better finishes, and faster erection, which is absent when.

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Public Sector Facilities Professionals – The Elephant in the ROOM

Job Order Contracting

Many public sector facilities professionals are well aware that actionable project (repair, renovation, new build) estimates should use current, locally researched unit price cost data, complete with labor, material, equipment, and productivity/crew information, in order to achieve reliable cost visibility and transparency. Unfortunately most can’t achieve this due to lack of knowledge, awareness, and or support from their “leadership” Senior organizational leadership rarel

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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AIA’s Compensation Report reveals how architecture firms weathered the pandemic

BD+C

Despite a steep economic recession during the first half of 2020, compensation for architectural staff at U.S. architecture firms essentially held flat over the 2019–2021 period, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) biannual Compensation Report.

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Corporate Headquarters: Base Camps For Business

Business Facilities

The migration of workers is not occurring in a vacuum. Available workforce is often the most important factor when companies make decisions about relocations—and where to put their corporate HQ. The post Corporate Headquarters: Base Camps For Business appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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4 Rules for Holding More Effective Meetings & Cultivating Better Outcomes

Construction Business Owner

4 Rules for Holding More Effective Meetings & Cultivating Better Outcomes. Alex Headley. Wed, 08/25/2021 - 09:30. The first priority of an effective team meeting is to review production and performance to date, asses how much work is left to complete and address how teams will accomplish the remaining work and tasks required to finish safely, on-time and on-budget.

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Breaking Down Construction Metrics and Trends

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Follow this regularly updated "live blog" for the latest insights into construction industry metrics, trends and more.

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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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How to Become a Licensed Land Surveyor in Virginia State?

The Constructor

Land surveying is an exciting and rewarding profession. However, the land surveyor needs to obtain a land surveying license to undertake this job in.

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The disadvantages of having a construction acquisition/procurement plan lacking granularity

Job Order Contracting

There are major disadvantages of having a construction acquisition/procurement plan lacking granularity. With respect to construction, renovation, maintenance, sustainability or repair procurements, lacking granularity results in a lack of cost visibility and transparency and financial management inefficiencies. A detailed unit price cost proposal should be required for all such projects.

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Cash Flow Advice For Construction Businesses

Contractor Bookkeeping

Solid cash flow management is vital to ensuring your business survives, but not everyone understands what cash flow is or how to manage it. That's likely what makes it a leading cause of stress for construction business owners. Cash flow refers to the movement of money into and out of your business. It's based on the amount of money you bring in minus the amount you spend.

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Primed For Expansion In York County, Nebraska

Business Facilities

Collaboration and connections: partnerships—and large infrastructure projects—are key components of York County, NE’s development strategy. The post Primed For Expansion In York County, Nebraska appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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How General Contractors Can Drive Growth Without Increasing Headcount

For construction businesses, scaling operations means taking on greater workloads. Unfortunately, much of the responsibility of managing additional work falls on you and your finance team. Learn how you can navigate the increased complexity of managing more projects without adding headcount. We’re here to share insights into why technology is key to scaling your finance operations.

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Exploring PPE Equality

Construction Business Owner

Exploring PPE Equality. Alex Headley. Mon, 08/23/2021 - 07:30. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has stated that female construction workers face specific health and safety issues on the jobsite that may require different personal protective equipment (PPE), gear and apparel than men in the industry require. Because of this, OSHA best practices recommend that, in addition to compliance with the OSHA regulations, whenever employers are required to purchase PPE, they should

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How Automation is Solving Contractors’ Remote Onboarding Challenges

Viewpoint Construction Technology

ASRC’s Scot Strickland shares why his company digitized its construction human resources workflows with Viewpoint HR Management and what it gained.

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Rain Gutters: What are their Components and Types?

The Constructor

A rain gutter is a simple arrangement used in a building’s water discharge system. It is also called gutter or guttering, a trough or channel that.

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