Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Proponents of generative design believe that it can streamline the design process and allow contractors to exert influence that is beneficial to a project’s ultimate design.
HardHatChat
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
CRE developers and owners are continuing to think creatively about filling vacant shopping mall space, and recently the idea of bringing in “ghost kitchens” to fill obsolete retail square footage has started to gain traction. The Wall Street Journal recently covered this trend in an article noting a major mall owner is partnering with a hospitality group to create ghost kitchens – stand-alone food service facilities dedicated to fulfilling app-based delivery orders for either an existing restaur
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Effectively managing today’s construction projects can be a complex, exhaustive process. But it doesn’t have to be.
Contractor Bookkeeping
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Making a few good local business connections can go a long way in helping your construction business grow. Networking can spark mutually beneficial partnerships, lead to new opportunities, and attract more clients through word of mouth. In the age of social media, small business owners may think networking isn't as valuable as it used to be. On the contrary, it's just as crucial for people to get to know your face out and about in the community as it ever was.
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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.
Green Building Law Update
FEBRUARY 9, 2020
Last week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed a rule clarifying that the scope of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act only extends to conduct intentionally injuring birds. Conduct that results in the unintentional (incidental) injury or death of migratory birds is not prohibited under the act. As I described in a 2017 blog post, Migratory Bird Treaty Act Reform is for the Birds , with five federal circuit courts of appeals divided on the question, it is important to bring regulatory certainty
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CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
What Is Non-Destructive Testing of Concrete? This test provides immediate results, strength, and real properties of the concrete structure. Non-destructive testing of concrete is a method to obtain the compressive strength and other properties of concrete from existing structures. The standard method of assessing the quality of concrete in buildings or structures is to test […].
Contractor Bookkeeping
FEBRUARY 14, 2020
Being open to new possibilities is a positive trait shared by most construction company owners —but saying yes to all the people you meet and opportunities that come your way can get you into trouble. When we over-commit —especially when we take on projects that don't benefit our business—our stress can hit the roof. It's much hard to be productive when we're feeling burned out and resentful.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
The following is an outline of basic Construction Cost Audit Fundamentals when reviewing a construction cost estimate and conducting a construction cost audit. Construction Cost Audit Fundamentals. Construction cost audit procedures involve a thorough understand of work scope and all phases leading up to and ending with the construction cost estimate.
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 29, 2020
The Pelton, Francis and Kaplan turbines are water turbines that are rotary machines which convert kinetic energy and the potential energy of the.
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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.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Your Guide to Preventing Jobsite Falls. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 02/06/2020 - 11:26. Fall protection remains the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) most frequently cited rules violation, even after federal regulators sought to reduce fall-related fatalities with updated workplace safety rules towards the end of 2016.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 27, 2020
From the impact of Coronavirus on construction to jobsite safety to the future of construction labor and technology, February was a busy month.
Green Building Law Update
FEBRUARY 2, 2020
The negative environmental impact of concrete, the most common man made substance on Earth, has not been meaningfully responded to in 2020. Cement use in concrete is the largest single material source of greenhouse gas emissions in building. Concrete is the largest single material source of embodied emissions in buildings, and makes for more than 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
When it comes to unexpected developments on factors like materials prices, American builders are not immune to the effects of the global epidemic.
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.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
The following is a JOC TASK ORDER Process Overview as defined by the USACE. A Job Order Contract involved Projects and/or Task Orders. Each Project requires at least one Task Order. Entities/people involved in a JOC Program at a Project or Task Order levels include: client/building user, project managers, awarded JOC contractor, contracting officer/contracting officer representative, others as required.
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Magnesium phosphate cement (MPC) is harden rapidly and gain highs strength in a short time, ranging about several hours to the level of normal.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 14, 2020
Using This Program Could Help You Win Big Government Contracts. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 02/14/2020 - 09:52. The United States government’s Miller Act of 1935 is a federal regulation that requires performance and payment bonds for principal contractors on federal construction projects of $150,000 or more. This is also true of state and municipal projects, as well as some privately funded projects.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Join Viewpoint at CONEXPO March 10-14 to see the latest construction management technologies empowering your people, processes and projects.
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.
Green Building Law Update
FEBRUARY 23, 2020
On December 20, 2019, the President signed legislation reviving the Section 179D energy efficient commercial building tax deduction and while much has been written about the much needed boost to green building, little has been said about the enormous benefits available from government owned buildings. The § 179D federal tax deduction was brought back from the dead.
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
To date, around 3,500 construction workers are working on 36 active construction sites covering 350 miles, but that's a fraction of the work it will take to finish the full North-South line by 2033.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Best Value Facilities Construction/O&M Planning, Procurement and Project Delivery can only be achieved with a concerted focus upon change management, education, and leadership. All of the tools and services are readily available to optimize facilities planning, procurement, and project delivery outcomes, whether they be the numerous, ongoing repair, renovation, and maintenance tasks or new construction.
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Tempered glass is a type of glass that is processed by treating the float glass, by applying controlled thermal and chemical treatments, so as to.
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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.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
Is Tech Adoption Worth the Pain? Elizabeth Manning. Mon, 02/10/2020 - 16:39. The question of why commercial real estate construction contractors and developers should be adopting advanced, user-friendly technologies and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is easy to answer. Today’s robust platforms provide employees companywide with “anytime, anywhere” information ranging from budgeting detail, permits, invoices and billing statements, to change orders, time sheets and blueprints from jus
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
Service Tech provides service technicians with an easy-to-use mobile field tool to streamline work in the field and quickly update the back office.
FDR Safety
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
OSHA National Emphasis Program Amputations Prevention Effective 12/10/2019. OSHA Intent: . The purpose is to target organizations with machinery or equipment that cause or are capable of causing amputations, and organizations where amputations have occurred. This National Emphasis Program – (NEP) instruction applies to General Industry organizations where machinery or equipment that is likely to cause amputation is present.
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
Contractors that specialize in education, such as Suffolk, Hoar and McCarthy say that labor and material costs, higher health standards and tech-heavy designs are causing some clients to go back to the drawing board.
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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.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 16, 2020
Construction value engineering is a process structured to obtain the best possible balance among cost, reliability, and performance of a program, project, and/or work order. It should be an integral component of every repair, renovation, maintenance, or new construction activity. All LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methods implement value engineering.
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Light gauge steel frame construction is an innovative and reliable construction method which is broadly used in the world and has surpassed wood.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
What You Need to Know About Marijuana in the Workplace. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 02/07/2020 - 15:52. The lowdown on how changing regulations involving marijuana use in the workplace could affect your company & what your internal policies should look like.
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