January, 2022

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5 Construction Workflows You Can Do Better in 2022

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Learn how your construction organization can simplify these 5 workflows with the help of connected construction technology.

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10 Signs Your Home May Have a Major Plumbing Problem

Construction Marketing

Problems with your home’s plumbing system may seem relatively insignificant at first, but it’s very easy for them to quickly spiral beyond your control. For this reason, it is absolutely crucial that you are able to recognize some of the most common warning signs that your home may be indicating an issue with the plumbing. With that said, here’s our list of the top 10 signs your home may have a plumbing problem and how to deal with it before a minor issue becomes a major plumbing emergency. 1.

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Episode 13: Plan, Do, Check, Act: Management Systems in Environmental Health & Safety

Safety Services Company

Management systems are a great way to assess and control environmental health and safety issues within your organization. They help you along the implementation journey ensuring you get buy-in at every level. So how do you go about using a management system? The framework to remember: plan –> do –> check –> act. In this episode, Jackie Baxley , Principal and EHS Practice Leader at HRP Associates, Inc. , talks about how management systems work and best practices for

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Exploring Exit Plan Strategies

Construction Business Owner

Exploring Exit Plan Strategies. Alex Headley. Mon, 01/10/2022 - 09:25. The United States construction market is a $2.4 trillion dollar industry, with over 4 million participants as of September 2021. Since the aftermath of the 2008-2009 financial recession, the growth in new construction companies has ballooned; approximately 81,000 new construction companies per year have entered the market, on average, since 2014.

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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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Artificial Intelligence in Construction Industry: An Innovative Way to Assist Workers

The Constructor

The significance of AI in reshaping the workflows of the construction industry is pretty much notable.

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State of the Construction Industry: January 2022 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

From vaccine mandates to new construction opportunities, these are some of the headlines we were following in January 2022.

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4 Tips For Choosing The Right HVAC Contractor

Construction Marketing

Typically, your HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system plays a crucial role in providing better indoor air quality around your home. But, like other appliances and equipment in your dwelling, your air conditioning unit will deteriorate over time. You’d probably require maintenance, repair, or replacement when this happens. However, unless you’re an expert in the HVAC industry, you need a contractor to handle your heating and air conditioning needs.

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Why zoning is fundamental to construction planning

Lets Build

What is zoning. Zoning relates to government regulations that guide what can and cannot be built on any property. For any construction project, you can refer to the local, municipal or city zoning map to determine what zoning classification your construction site belongs to. From that, you can find out the regulations for that specific zoning classification.

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Infrastructure Study Finds Inefficiencies & Opportunities for Design-Build

Construction Business Owner

Infrastructure Study Finds Inefficiencies & Opportunities for Design-Build. Alex Headley. Fri, 01/28/2022 - 08:30. Travelers, the second-largest writer of United States commercial property casualty insurance and the largest writer of surety bonds in North America, has released the findings of a new infrastructure study that followed 224 heavy civil construction projects from 2004 to 2020.

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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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Concrete Revibration: Effects on Concrete and Applications in Building Construction

The Constructor

Concrete revibration is a deliberate and systematic vibration of concrete that has been vibrated sometime before. It can be carried out at any time.

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Federal REAL PROPERTY OWNERS Could Benefit from Additional Information on Leading Practices

Job Order Contracting

The GAO has been issuing reports for decades concerning the next for ALL federal agencies to improve their facilities management practices. While the same can be said for ALL State, County, and Local Government and other public sector organizations, the GAO’s focus is federal. The GAO reviewed the asset management practices of six federal agencies: the U.S.

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More Construction Jobs, More Profit in 2022 (Really!)

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Construction professionals are optimistic about growth in 2022, according to results from a new Viewpoint Network Survey.

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Factors to Know About Crane and Rigging Insurance

Construction Marketing

Construction sites are full of activity due to moving parts and heavy machinery. Unfortunately, a small mistake can lead to serious and costly accidents, especially considering the price of cranes and other heavy machines from the heavy machinery marketplace. For those installing properties using rigging equipment, the complexities of these job sites are even worse.

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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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ESG Poll Results Drive Strategies for Business

Green Building Law Update

The use of ESG to evaluate companies is the cause celebre in early 2022 and while still in an early phase, primitively and ill defined, it is reaching nearly all corners of the economy at a fever pitch. The appeal of ESG is compelling. People want to save the planet while they make a profit. But the statistically most compelling result of our recent poll among business stakeholders is that 86% of respondents believe there will be mandatory ESG disclosures and more ESG regulation within the next

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Modern Technology Provides the Solution for Recruiting New Employees

Construction Business Owner

Modern Technology Provides the Solution for Recruiting New Employees. Alex Headley. Thu, 01/20/2022 - 09:35. Employees are the backbone of every company, no matter what industry they are in. To create a culture of top-notch results, a company must have high-quality employees at the helm. It takes a companywide effort, from the executives to the bottom line, to make a company successful.

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10 Most Exciting Innovations Happening in the Construction Industry

The Constructor

For those paying close attention to the construction industry, 2021 has been a major year for innovation. In this article, we wrap up the biggest.

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Harness the POWER of Locally Researched Granular Cost Data

Job Order Contracting

Owners, designers, engineers, builders, and facilities managers can harness the POWER of Locally Researched Granular Construction Cost Data. Harness the power of verifiable local construction cost data. “Data-driven” repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build planning, procurement, and project delivery drive huge benefits. In short, the results are consistent delivery of quality projects on time and on budget, when linked with robust LEAN processes.

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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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4 Data Privacy Week 2022 Takeaways for Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As we celebrate Data Privacy Week 2022, here are some data privacy best practices contractors should be thinking about.

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How to Get Large Group Health Insurance Plans for Contractor Business Employees

Construction Marketing

If you, as an employer, have 1099 employees on your staff from time to time, you may be wondering whether you are required to provide health insurance to them. While you are not legally obligated to offer health plans to these workers, you can still choose to. What is a 1099 Employee? The phrase “1099 employee” generally describes people that act as independent contractors or are “self-employed.

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ESG will be the Environmental Issue of 2022

Green Building Law Update

ESG will be the environmental issue of the year, if not also among the biggest business issues of the year. ESG is everywhere. And yes, this is with appreciation that environmental is only the E in ESG. This is more than a Magic 8 Ball prediction, although we do regularly consult one of the 1960s era plastic spheres I keep on my desk. There has been an obvious if not dramatic shift in Western society’s demand for matters ESG.

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Protecting Against Environmental Risk in Changing Climates

Construction Business Owner

Protecting Against Environmental Risk in Changing Climates. Alex Headley. Tue, 01/18/2022 - 09:45. Already expecting a downturn, the commercial construction industry was further impacted when COVID-19 either delayed or shuttered projects nationwide and a seemingly endless barrage of storms caused more than $95 billion in damages across the United States alone.

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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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Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in the Construction Industry

The Constructor

Robotic process automation (RPA) is a cutting-edge software technology that is automating construction processes, making tedious tasks simpler and.

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Facility Systems Service Life

Job Order Contracting

A thorough understanding of facilities system service life is critical to efficient life-cycle asset management of any real property portfolio. Request the full list here. Design and build costs represent only a fraction of the total cost of a building. Efficient management of routine and preventive maintenance, as well as repairs, renovations, and adaptations is critical to any organization.

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4 Tools to Thwart Construction Theft

Viewpoint Construction Technology

With rising costs and stalled supply chains, theft of construction materials from job sites is on the rise; here are 4 ways to protect your projects.

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11 Ways To Give Your Home A Rustic Makeover

Construction Marketing

Do you love the rustic look but don’t know how to achieve it in your home? You’re not alone! Many people find the rustic style appealing but don’t know where to start. There are many simple ways to give your home a rustic makeover. These tips will help you create a cozy and charming space that reflects your style, from adding natural textures to using muted colors. .

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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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Force majeure in construction: Protecting your projects from unforeseen events by investing on preparation

Lets Build

Force majeure in construction. Force majeure is a French term that means ‘superior force’, denoting an ‘act of God’. Simply, it refers to extraordinary, unusual, unforeseen events that surpass the practical control of an individual or a group to a contract that prevents a party from fulfilling an obligation or obligations under that contract. Typically, this event is something that a party in a contract could not fairly avoid or reasonably attribute to another party.

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Reality in Job Cost Integrity

Construction Business Owner

Reality in Job Cost Integrity. Alex Headley. Wed, 01/12/2022 - 08:45. The vicious job loop is an endless cycle of misrepresentations and mistruths. There are so many things that can go wrong in job cost reporting and the interesting thing is that most of the issues lie not in information technology but with human psychology. Sure, there was a time when there was not a great, seamless system of real time feedback, allowing construction organizations to make project course corrections.

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What is a Bond Breaker in Construction?

The Constructor

A bond breaker is a separator substance applied in between adjoining solid surfaces to ensure that there is no adhesive molecular bond between the.