Walking the Tightrope of Tough Decisions
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 11, 2019
Tips on how to handle the hard conversations & move projects forward on the jobsite by expert Mark Anderson. .
March, 2019
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Commercial Construction Project Management Trends: How to Survive the Incredible Shrinking Timeline
HardHatChat
MARCH 4, 2019
One of the biggest challenges for commercial construction firms today is the tighter project timelines that have become the norm at every phase of a project – from shorter deadlines for submitting initial bids and budgets, to quicker resolution on addendums and change orders, to compressed schedules for construction and delivery. Today, we push to build out a restaurant in 22 weeks instead of the 30 that used to be typical, and our target turnaround for a hotel project has gone from 10 to 12 mon
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Tech Toys: The latest revolutions in remote control
Construction Dive
MARCH 20, 2019
Game-like controllers, robust wireless networks and technical software are speeding up the automation of construction vehicles, getting operators out of harm's way and improving precision on tough terrains.
Asbestos in Concrete
The Constructor
MARCH 17, 2019
Asbestos is a naturally occurring thin crystalline long fibres that is used in the preparation of concrete to enhance the fresh and hardened property.
A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies
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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.
Social + Strategy = Fresh Ways to Find and Engage New Hires
Construction Marketing
MARCH 25, 2019
For small to mid-size businesses the hiring process is often ongoing throughout the year. Marketers need to step in and help companies realize the value of social networking platforms to help with their constant state of recruiting. Social media can provide construction businesses with an authentic and meaningful way to reach job seekers. Today, it’s simply not enough to post job openings on Indeed, Monster, and Construction Jobs.
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6 Articles You Need to Read on Women in Construction
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 7, 2019
This week (and every week, for that matter), raise your hard hats to the women who go to work on jobsites or in the back offices of construction companies each day.
10 Ways To Improve Communication in Construction – Infographic
Lets Build
MARCH 7, 2019
10 Ideas to improve communication in the construction industry Here are some tips from GenieBelt on how to ensure good communication on a construction site. Good communication is an essential component of success on construction projects, and it plays a decisive role in saving both time and money during the building process. Anybody familiar with.
Resilience is the Future of Real Estate and USGBC Spells it RELi
Green Building Law Update
MARCH 17, 2019
Last Friday, Hudson Yards, the largest private real estate development in the country opened, but what the $25 Billion project may become best known for is that is designed for resilience from its giant “submarine doors” underground that can be closed to keep out storm surges to its own power plant that can keep the lights on even if New York City’s power grid goes down.
What Happens if Concrete is Not Cured Properly?
The Constructor
MARCH 12, 2019
When concrete is not cured properly, its durability, strength and abrasive resistance is affected. Due to inadequate curing, concrete develops.
The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth
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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.
Key Construction Tradeshow Tactics for Delivering ROI
Construction Marketing
MARCH 14, 2019
Trade shows offer construction companies a unique way to connect with their target audiences for a little face-to-face time. There’s really nothing like it today. Businesses of any size get to experience exposure to a large number of potential customers with the ability to interact with them personally. For larger brand manufacturers trade shows are often a staple component in their overall marketing strategy mix.
Redefining Construction Document Management
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 19, 2019
As contractors digitize the days of paperwork nightmares like these can be a thing of the past. The one constant on any construction project is change. The end result of a completed building, roadway or other structure is almost never exactly how it was drawn up in the beginning. Once building begins, plans, specs and drawings are tweaked as efficiencies are noted, errors are corrected or work gets completed throughout the process.
Why Your Company Needs a Lean Building Program
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 6, 2019
As many companies look for ways to improve internal and external operations for the current surge in building, expansions and improvements, numerous programs like lean construction come to the forefront with its proven effectiveness. The Lean Construction Institute (LCI) was founded in 1997, with a mission to improve the construction and design industries through Lean approaches to project design and delivery.
Construction sector AI revolution in 2019
Lets Build
MARCH 4, 2019
Artificial Intelligence increases its power in different sectors. Furthermore, that kind of technologies is more reachable. The manufacturing sector is using AI technologies in the core of production for quality control, shortening design time, reducing materials waste, improving production reuse and performing predictive maintenance. What about the construction sector?
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.
On the 25th Anniversary of Lead Based Paint Disclosures
Green Building Law Update
MARCH 10, 2019
Use of lead is not new. Lead was one of the first metals discovered by man and was in use before 3000 BC. Beginning in 753 BC, the ancient Romans used lead for making water pipes and kitchen cookware. Today many believe lead poisoning was the culprit for the infertility of Julius Caesar (. who did manage to father one child despite that he enjoyed women as much as he enjoyed wine) and his successor, Caesar Augustus (. who was sterile), and was a contributing factor in the fall of the Roman empir
Corrugation and Shoving in Flexible Pavements – Causes and Remedies
The Constructor
MARCH 12, 2019
Corrugation and shoving are the defects usually occur in flexible pavements. Weak sub-grade conditions, improper rolling, poor mixing, temperature.
BIM and design-build pair well, but new habits are needed
Construction Dive
MARCH 27, 2019
BIM fills the space where traditional silos have been broken down, facilitating collaboration between designers and contractors and relaying real-time changes, but that's only when it's used properly.
Turning AP From a Burden to a Boon
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 14, 2019
University Mechanical Contractors, Inc. saved 400 hours a year and earned money with Viewpoint ePayments. For many construction organizations, paying vendors can require some heavy lifting: from gathering the invoices, reviewing the payments, organizing and printing checks — it’s a time consuming process where workflows can get bogged down and errors can easily occur.
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.
Maintaining Project Cost Data
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 12, 2019
InEight's David Swider on project cost data and why what you think you know isn’t always accurate.
ConTech expert Niels Falk: Construction needs to stop running on tradition
Lets Build
MARCH 19, 2019
“It’s a choice to run on tradition, not a fact. We need to stop running on tradition and start running on data!” This is one of the main points made by Niels Falk, Partner and CEO at HD Lab, during his keynote speech at European ConTech Summit 2019. The discussion took place in London at.
Slope stabilisation on the Cumbrian railways
Digger Blog
MARCH 25, 2019
J Murphy & Son is moving 50,000 tonnes of soil to protect the railway in West Cumbria from landslips. J Murphy & Son is moving 50,000 tonnes of soil to protect the railway in West Cumbria from landslips.
Concrete 3-Day, 7-Day and 28-Day Strength Test Results and Acceptance
The Constructor
MARCH 9, 2019
The standard concrete compressive strength test is carried out at 28 days. 3-days and 7-days concrete tests is carried out only to monitor the early.
Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads
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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.
Study: Autonomous robots working together are industry's next big thing
Construction Dive
MARCH 20, 2019
Collaboration within groups of robots could address a critical need for safer, cheaper and more efficient construction, a report says.
5 Reasons our New HR Management Solution Has Construction Pros Swooning
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 12, 2019
Construction human resources departments of all sizes are facing a similar and significant challenge — finding and retaining the talent needed to complete their jobs. The growth in open positions combined with fewer workers entering the labor market for construction make keeping, and finding, top employees even more important. However, HR functions are often overwhelmed managing manual tasks for employees and need help.
3 Questions to Determine If You Can Transfer Cyberrisk Contractually
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 12, 2019
As breaches and other cyber attacks grow in number and magnitude, construction businesses are trying to push risk to others contractually.
What is an RFI in construction?
Lets Build
MARCH 27, 2019
Depending on the industry, an RFI can involve different things, but RFI in construction is a request for information. Construction RFIs can be both time and money-consuming but they are considered as an integral aspect of the business. RFIs are used to gather information that is not included within the agreements, drawings, and specifications of.
How General Contractors Can Drive Growth Without Increasing Headcount
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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.
Tenants Order Phase l to Avoid Hazardous Substance Liability
Green Building Law Update
MARCH 31, 2019
It has been a year since the omnibus spending bill signed on March 23, 2018 amended the Superfund law, for first time making clear that tenants can qualify as bona fide prospective purchasers, protected from cleanup costs from the presence of hazardous substances on a property; but tenants are only now beginning to order Phase l Environmental Site Assessments taking advantage of the liability protections in the new law.
Design of Two-way Slab by Coefficient Method
The Constructor
MARCH 6, 2019
There are several methods by which two-way slabs can be designed. All methods are viable provided that the safety and serviceability of the element.
By the numbers: Women in construction
Construction Dive
MARCH 6, 2019
There's a growing effort to recruit more women to fill workforce gaps, but their representation in the industry hovers around 10%, with only 3.5% of that in the trades.
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