September, 2019

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What’s Your Company’s Crisis Plan?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

When disaster strikes, having the right technology and a solid plan in place can ensure limited business disruption.

Plans 130
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Tech 101: Reality Capture

Construction Dive

Used for years by firms like Clark, Skanska and PCL, reality capture is the undisputed tool for conceptualizing built environments in useful data models, experts explain in this primer on the technology.

Modeling 125
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Learn About Construction – 10 Best Ways

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When I started my career in construction one of the biggest challenges I faced was how to learn about construction and the industry. Initially I looked into taking university or college courses, than resorted to reading books and finally to online blogs and articles. What I found was that the industry is fragmented and there’s no magical pill to learning about construction.

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Excavation Hazards- Affects and Prevention Measures

The Constructor

Different types of hazards are associated with excavation of soil. for instance, failure of soils at sides of trenches and pits, movement of.

Safety 189
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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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How To Make More Money In Construction With SWOT Analysis

Contractor Bookkeeping

Developing a comprehensive strategy for your construction business can be about as much fun as wrestling a pig in the mud because: It is slippery and hard to get control over it. It will wear you out and frustrate you to no end. You will swear it is a complete waste of time. Your contractor buddies who are barely making a living will think you're crazy.

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Marketing Agency Selection Guide

Construction Marketing

A complete how-to guide for construction marketers in need of identifying and selecting a new marketing, advertising, creative, promotion, public relations, or digital agency. No question, choosing an agency partner is a critical decision. This Marketing Agency Selection Guide will help improve the process by defining the reasons for hiring or firing an agency, along with details on eleven (11) types of agencies, and a 4-Step Agency Selection Process.

Resource 245
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2019 Viewpoint Collaborate Live Blog

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint is live blogging during Collaborate 2019, bringing you the latest highlights from this industry-leading construction conference.

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LEANbuild(TM) Integrated Project Delivery Solution

Job Order Contracting

A Common Work Environment for Real Property Owners, AEs, Builders, and Building Users. Best value facility and asset management can be achieved through the application of LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. LEAN methods assure alignment of facilities/infrastructure needs with organizational objectives and provide an operational framework for best value planning, procurement, and project execution.

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Safe Bearing Capacity values of Different Soils

The Constructor

The capacity of the soil to allow the loads coming from the foundation is called bearing capacity of the soil. It is essential to know the bearing.

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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 Big Data is transforming the construction industry

Lets Build

The reason big data has garnered so much attention in recent years is that it not only is relevant across all industries but its value in terms of application in the digital age is almost limitless. Take the construction industry, for example. In this sector, as in others, useful data comes from everywhere—from previous construction.

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How to Reduce Your Workers' Exposure to Vibration

Construction Business Owner

There are several factors that may increase a worker’s potential exposure to vibration. Through research and development, Hilti has worked to help minimize power tool vibration using active vibration reduction (AVR) systems. This technology reduces vibration by up to two-thirds compared to conventional tools, allowing the products and tools to be used longer.

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Construction Lead Generation – The Definitive Guide

Construction Marketing

The new and improved Construction Lead Generation Guide will share the results of our most recent Lead Generation Survey. Importantly, the guide details the current state of the top two services: Dodge Data & Analytics , and ConstructConnect. Next, the guide identifies several other construction lead sources that tend to specialize in regions, type of construction project or service offerings.

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5 Intriguing Stats on Construction Data and the Jobsite

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A brief look at five intriguing stats about construction data collection from the field.

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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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Total Construction Cost Visibility and Transparency with LEAN

Job Order Contracting

Total construction cost visibility and transparency are available with 4BT’s LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery. Traditional construction delivery methods are incompatible with best value outcomes. Consistently Achieve Best Value Construction Outcomes. Fundamentals of Total Construction Cost Visibility an Transparency. Early collaboration and information sharing of all project participants and stakeholders (AEs, builders, facilities management, building users…) Clearly

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High Range Water Reducing Admixture- Influences, and Applications

The Constructor

It is defined as an admixture that reduces the quantity of mixing water required to produce concrete of a given consistency by 12 % or greater, as.

Concrete 201
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Construction-related podcasts inspire and educate

Construction Dive

The AEC industry has a surprising offering of easy-to-stream and digestible podcasts with knowledgeable hosts and enlightening guests.

Education 134
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5 Steps to Better Project Communication

Construction Business Owner

Process connectivity encourages the team to apply foresight and anticipate potential claims categories to help eliminate surprises over the course of the work. Identifying weaknesses during preplanning is a straightforward way to put the company and managers in a better position to adapt and adjust. .

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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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BIM software guide: 3D is nice but data is what you need

Lets Build

What is BIM software? That’s a question that lately is attracting more and more attention to the construction industry. Interestingly enough, there are many different answers to it, as well. The truth is that Building Information Modeling is much more than a software solution, as it touches upon the way you organise your workflows, collaborate.

Software 132
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Selling an Experience

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How your construction organization treats its clients and the construction experience it provides can make or break long-term success.

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Technology Matters for Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

Are you using spreadsheets and file cabinets for managing your Job Order Contract? The simple fact is that technology matters for Job Order Contracting. In fact, technology is a requisite tool to assure maximum productivity, compliance, and more! Furthermore, I am not just taking about a estimating program with a unit price book. I am taking about technology that supports JOC Program, Projec t, Estimate , Documen t, Issu e, Task , Contractor , and Subcontractor Management … at a minimum!

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Effect of Fire and High Temperature on FRPs

The Constructor

Fire and high temperature influence properties (strength, stiffness, young’s modulus) of FRPs extensively. It is necessary to understand the.

Materials 198
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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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Manhattan DA busts labor broker for workers' comp fraud

Construction Dive

There are several "easy questions about hiring that any legitimate employer will be able to answer" to avoid the fate of Salvador Almonte Jr., who allegedly cheated his workers out of $1 million in workers' comp insurance premiums, an attorney told Construction Dive.

Insurance 133
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How to Secure Coveted Government Contracts

Construction Business Owner

Every year, the federal government and state governments award billions in construction contracts. According to the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS), in 2018, the 20 federal agencies that spent the most on construction awarded $27 billion in contracts. How can you get a slice of that pie? Details here. .

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Software Technology for Construction Firms

Construction Marketing

Software technology is evolving rapidly and construction firms are embracing Cloud Adoption, Accounting/Finance, CRM and mobile technologies. A recent study by the Business Software Education Center identified planned investment and implementation of key technologies among construction and other executives in North America. The C-Suite Software Sentiment Study was recently conducted (May 2019) and surveyed over 500 executives in construction and other industries, and all geographic locations.

Software 131
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How Construction Forecasting Software Can Benefit Your Company and Power Your Growth

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Why contractors are increasingly turning to leading-edge construction management software to harness data and intelligence for future growth.

Software 130
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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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Improve AECOO Performance Today!

Job Order Contracting

The successful integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology leads to the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects on-time and on- budget. While technology is an enabler, its primary function is to reduce the cost of process deployment, improve overall consistency, reduce waste, and enable cost-effective proper oversight. with the result being improved overall productivity.

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Guidelines for the Construction of Concrete Foundations

The Constructor

Guidelines for the construction of concrete foundations can be obtained from Building Codes such as American Concrete Institute and Indian Standards,

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$15B California school construction bond to go before voters

Construction Dive

The move would offer a lot of benefits for contractors that specialize in school construction, but it has also raised questions about the role that project labor agreements play in the measure.