Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
There are many different types of sealants and coatings used in building construction. When applying sealants and coatings to any surface, you need to make sure that you’re following the standard safety guidelines. Take a look at the following safety tips below that you should keep in mind when using sealants and coatings for your project. . Make Sure You’re Wearing The Right Safety Gear.
FDR Safety
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
This blog utilizes research and data from a range of professional safety journals (i.e., Professional Safety) and research reports, and blends it with economic realities and common company leadership expectations. It is written as a series for those who are new to safety or have an expanded role within safety. It is meant to be easily digestible by reviewing one to two key points.
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GCP Applied Technologies
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
How to reduce bug holes in concrete. Phillip.fry@gc…. Tue, 11/10/2020 - 13:13. GCP Applied Technologies. November 10, 2020. Discover best practices for improving the aesthetics of your concrete, including reducing bug holes. When working on a concrete structure where aesthetics are important, extra care needs to be taken to prevent bug holes. These unsightly surface voids occur when air is trapped between the form and the fresh concrete.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Outstanding Women in Construction 2020. Greg Ragsdale. Mon, 11/30/2020 - 09:13. */ /*-->*/.
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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.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Boston Dynamics’ famous robot dog, Spot, is widely known for its versatility.
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Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
Homebuilding is done by building a single structure, usually referred to as a “home” for a family. While it has been used throughout history in different forms, the most common forms are single-family homes, ranch-style homes, condominiums and townhouses, and recent developments like mobile homes and modular dwellings. However, this broad description does not include the types of structures that may be built for resale, such as manufactured homes or apartment complexes.
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Facilities Total Cost of Ownership Management and Best Value Stewardship 2021 provides an introduction to readily available holistic solutions for any organization. The primary reason to implement Facilities Total Cost of Ownership Management and Best Value Stewardship to mitigate traditionally extreme levels of environmental and economic waste. This can be accomplished with a transition to a proven LEAN collaborative programmatic approach that provides complete financial and technical visibilit
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 1, 2020
Last Friday the U.S. Department of Energy issued a final rule effective November 30, 2020, that will once again permit American households to purchase dishwashers that actually clean dishes, as they had done for most of the machine’s 130 year history. The October 30 final rule does not force anyone to change their currently installed dishwasher. And new machines will not be available for this year’s Thanksgiving meal, as future rulemaking is contemplated and manufacturers must produce the new cl
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
6 Quick Tips for Calculating Concrete Yield. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 11/17/2020 - 16:48. When pouring concrete, it's important to make sure you know all the variables involved and calculate with them in mind. Here's how to accurately estimate concrete yield with construction tech.
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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.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Machine learning and artificial intelligence have long been in the construction industry to make some real impactful ripples. After almost two years.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Vista Field Service gives service techs faster, easier tools to work with in the field while closing the data loop with the back office.
Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
A welding helmet is arguably the most integral piece of protective equipment a welder must use. Aside from physically covering your face from sparks, a welding helmet also protects your vision from dangerous infrared and ultraviolet rays , which are emitted when welding. When selecting the correct welding hamlet for your needs, it’s essential to secure the right one for your needs and budget.
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
It’s important to consider the business and risk implications when deciding how to procure JOC Programs, regardless of the vendor. JOC Program Procurement requires business and risk management considerations for current and new implementations. The post JOC Program Procurement appeared first on 4BT.
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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.
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 29, 2020
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a draft National Recycling Strategy and is seeking public comment through December 4, 2020, with the goal of finalizing it in early 2021. Maybe not since Plato wrote about the value of reusing waste in the fourth century BC has recycling faced the challenges that we are seeing right now. The draft National Recycling Strategy is released against a backdrop where our current recycling, largely based on notions from the 1960s, no longer makes ec
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
How to Create & Maintain a Productive Training Program. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 11/24/2020 - 12:18. Simulators—by their very nature—are well-positioned to help construction firms and vocational schools overcome the training challenges brought on by COVID-19. Workers involved in essential construction like public infrastructure, housing and health care cannot do their jobs from home, and training must continue to ensure that employees have the right qualifications to execute in a safe and product
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 14, 2020
Consolidation of fresh concrete in congested concrete members should be performed using proper concrete pouring and compaction procedures.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
A look at the state of the construction industry from a statistical point of view.
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.
Lets Build
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Why collaboration in construction is key. For many players in construction, the industry needs to change the way stakeholders communicate and, by extension, collaborate with each other. Mistrust and punitive contracts torment the value chain as a result of the absence of a clear communication path throughout it. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects.
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
This Job Order Contacting Overview provides the basics for establishing a best value and fully compliant JOC Program. Unfortunately, most JOC Programs are not optimized to achieve best value. While traditional construction delivery methods are fraught with problems, Job Order Contracting can consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget.
FDR Safety
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
The very mentioning of COVID-19 has a way of ruffling feathers. Since the pandemic first arrived in early 2020 there have been constant debates surrounding it, especially regarding the topic of masks. Thankfully, the U.S Department of Labor recently released a definitive answer regarding the N-95 Respirator mask and its effectiveness on the spread of COVID-19.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
How to Determine the Data That Matters to Your Firm. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 11/19/2020 - 23:51. Analytics dashboards continue to grow in popularity among contractors, but the discussion can omit an important consideration—metrics that are useful to one company can be meaningless to another. While certain financial yardsticks are universal, the relevance of other key performance indicators (KPIs) depends on many factors, such as how large the company is, what it builds, who its customers are and
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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.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Cloud computing in construction is the use of virtual servers to access documents, drawings, and data relevant to a project through an internet.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
A look at the state of the construction industry from a statistical point of view.
Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
No matter the size, any agricultural property, mining operation, or construction project needs heavy equipment. Of course, heavy equipment’s diversity in terms of applications and size can be of great help. The face of agriculture, mining, and construction have changed, thanks to heavy equipment and plant. Heavy equipment’s efficiency makes it possible for projects to be completed at a much faster rate, thus, pushing productivity to its all-time high.
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 15, 2020
LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a choice. It’s a proactive decision to implement and continuously improve upon integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery, with a focus upon best value for all participants and stockholders. LEAN JOC is proven to support the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget.
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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.
FDR Safety
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
This article is apart of our “Tools For Building a Foundation in Safety” series by Luke Contos. We highly recommend reading Part 1, which can be found here. Part 2. . Second , as soon as practical, begin the training and implementation on some form of shop-floor level risk assessment, such as Task Based Risk Assessment (TaBRA). Why is this work so critical?
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Understanding the Difference Between Design-Assist & Delegated Design. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 11/17/2020 - 15:47. The architecture, engineering and construction industries are chock-full of buzzwords and terminology that—although they may be used casually and often—can have different meanings depending on the teams you are speaking to and the role that team or team member plays in the life cycle of a project. .
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Bored pile foundation or drilled shaft foundation is a commonly used foundation for supporting heavy vertical loads. It transfers the load to the.
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