February, 2022

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How Technology Is Helping Move Construction Toward Sustainability

Viewpoint Construction Technology

From connected, cloud-based software to in-field applications, technology is helping more and more contractors practices sustainable projects.

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Why the Real Star of Super Bowl LVI Is SoFi Stadium

Construction Business Owner

Why the Real Star of Super Bowl LVI Is SoFi Stadium. Kathy Wells. Fri, 02/11/2022 - 10:19. A joint venture from Turner and AECOM Hunt , the $5.5 billion SoFi Stadium is the most expensive ever built. There’s the 6,000-seat YouTube Theater, a 2.5-acre outdoor amphitheater and the stadium itself that can seat over 100,000. At 3.1 million square feet, it's the largest and the first "indoor-outdoor" stadium in the NFL.

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What is Transparent Aluminium?

The Constructor

Transparent aluminum or Aluminum Oxynitride (ALON) is an optically transparent aluminum which is a crystalline substance made of aluminate powder.

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7 Must-Have Carpentry Power Tools For DIY Success

Construction Marketing

Carpentry power tools are essential in every do-it-yourself (DIY) project. Whether you’ll work on a small project or a large-scale one, you may need the best power tools to achieve the shape, size, and thickness according to plan. Without the appropriate power tools, it would be more challenging for you to cut, rip, plane, and drill wood. It may also take more time and effort to finish a DIY project.

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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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Trends in Job Order Contract Process Improvement and Cost Management

Job Order Contracting

Current trends in Job Order Contracting Process Improvement are enabling improve cost management. Collaborative planning, procurement, and project delivery teams. Improve owner leadership and support. Less dependence upon third party consultants. No excessive fees for JOC products and services based upon a percentage of construction volume. Mutually beneficial outcomes for owners and design-builders. via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us – Locally researched detailed line item construction c

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State of the Construction Industry: February 2022 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

New guidance on infrastructure projects, environmental rules, collective bargaining, construction workforce gaps and more made headlines in February.

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How Will the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Affect Bidding Strategies?

Construction Business Owner

How Will the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Affect Bidding Strategies? Kathy Wells. Mon, 02/28/2022 - 15:28. Christian Generes. President . Landis Construction.

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What is Mass Concrete?

The Constructor

Mass concrete is defined as heavy volume concrete work with large dimensions and boundary conditions that are prone to elevated temperatures due to a.

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How To Improve The Management Of Construction Site Inventory

Construction Marketing

Site inventory management is a crucial part of any construction business. However, construction inventory can run into a few specific challenges. Plans and timelines can quickly fall apart if supplies fail to meet demand. Additionally, each delay inevitably drains finances and your company’s image. Updating your inventory management style will require a bit of creativity in equal measures of practicality.

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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 NOT to run a JOC Program

Job Order Contracting

Sometimes it can be beneficial to look at how not to run JOC Program! How NOT to run a JOC Program – 1. (Graphics Source: JOC Audit, City of Long Beach, City Auditor). via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us – Locally researched detailed construction cost data and LEAN JOC Program solutions. The post How NOT to run a JOC Program appeared first on 4BT.

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Zero Waste in an Era of Net Zero Everything

Green Building Law Update

Despite that the Zero Waste movement peaked in about 1998, in the modern context of Net Zero from Net Zero Energy to Net Zero Carbon, we are today with surprising frequency asked about a business being able to claim it is Zero Waste. In a widely accepted definition, Zero Waste is, The conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten t

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It’s Almost Midnight, Do You Know Where Your Construction Data Is?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

New survey shows a wide spread as to how construction data is being backed up and protected across the organization.

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Your Order Has Not Arrived

Construction Business Owner

Your Order Has Not Arrived. Alex Headley. Fri, 02/18/2022 - 07:30. Supply-chain delays caused by COVID-19 are often an inconvenience, but can also be an employee safety issue. Global supply-chain disruptions in shipments of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) high-visibility safety apparel create a safety risk for construction workers who rely on the effectiveness of reflective garments to be visible in hazardous conditions.

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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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Concrete Sensors: Working and Types

The Constructor

Concrete sensors are sensors embedded in concrete to record its temperature and humidity. The data collected by these sensors is retrieved either.

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Construction Marketing: Tips for Building a Better Audience

Construction Marketing

Marketing your business can put you in high demand in your community. Higher material prices make customers choosier about which projects they want to start. As a result, some reduce the scope of existing projects, which can leave construction companies with fewer jobs. Competition is already fierce, but by marketing your business online with the emphasis on the right things, you can ensure a steady stream of clients who want your services.

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Traditional construction procurement methods can endanger building safety

Job Order Contracting

Traditional construction procurement methods can endanger building safety, while an integrated, less adversarial approach can consistently improve safety and quality, while significantly reducing cost and delivery time. “The way in which procurement is often managed can reduce the likelihood that a building will be safe […] Issues at this stage, for example inadequate specification, focus on low cost or adversarial contracting, can make it difficult (and most likely, more expensive) to produce a

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The ESG Benefit of Paying Employees to Work at the Polls

Green Building Law Update

The “S” in ESG is among the most impactful sustainability factors despite being among the least measured. There are a myriad of Social factors in sustainability, but what they have in common is they are about “social relationships.” A company’s relationship with its employees is key, but so is its relationship with the community and the broader society.

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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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A Construction Software ‘Bad Romance’

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Are your on-prem construction solutions no longer pulling their weight? It might be time to dump them!

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5 Ways Software Is Impacting Construction

Construction Business Owner

5 Ways Software Is Impacting Construction. Alex Headley. Wed, 02/09/2022 - 07:30. Construction businesses are on the hunt for solutions as consumer demands and newly passed legislation become increasingly more complex. Customer change requests, evolving permit requirements and ongoing supply chain hiccups have created in-flux circumstances that shift on a daily or hourly basis. .

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Asphalt Industry Targets Net-Zero Pavements by 2050

The Constructor

Following the cement and concrete industry, the asphalt industry is the latest one aiming to become completely net-zero by 2050. Every industry is.

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What You Should Know Before Taking a Construction Loan

Construction Marketing

Finding your dream home with all the unique features within your budget and in the perfect location can be challenging. However, with a construction loan , you can build your dream home from scratch without making compromises. A construction loan is high-interest, short-term financing that you can use to custom-build your home. It covers land acquisition costs, building materials, construction permits, labor, contingency and interest reserves, closing costs, and plans.

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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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DoD Real Property Management Failures

Job Order Contracting

The lack of continuous competent leadership is the root cause of environmental and economic woes impacting the DoD’s real property portfolio and its mission. [link]. The DoD has NEVER implemented a robust, system-wide process to monitor and manage planning, procurement, and project delivery for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction.

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ESG is an Opportunity for Commercial Landlords

Green Building Law Update

At first blush the California Climate Corporate Accountability Act requires only a small number of the nation’s biggest corporations generating more than $1 Billion in annual revenue to report their greenhouse gas emissions, but a thoughtful consideration makes clear that if enacted SB 260 will require carbon reporting by thousands if not tens of thousands of businesses that are indirect sources or otherwise in the “supply chain” for those largest companies.

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Construction Analytics On the Go!

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Mobile construction analytics and business intelligence tools are being expanded for use in the field. Read more.

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3 Advanced Vehicle Innovations Driving Business Forward in 2022

Construction Business Owner

3 Advanced Vehicle Innovations Driving Business Forward in 2022. Alex Headley. Mon, 02/14/2022 - 07:30. From an automated machine control forklift to 3D digital twin technology that creates a digital copy of an object in the physical world, the construction industry is continually building its own road to success with the latest digital tools and innovations.

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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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Pros and Cons of Shipping Container Homes

The Constructor

A shipping container home is made from steel containers used for transporting goods on ships. These units are large, reusable, intermodal containers.

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The Super Sack: The Endless Potential for the Perfect Transportation

Construction Marketing

What if there was a way to move goods more efficiently than ever before? What if there was a transportation method that could handle any load, large or small? Super sacks may be the answer that you are looking for. These sacks have endless potential for perfect transportation. They can be used to move goods of all sizes and shapes, and they are incredibly efficient.

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Building Trust & Connection are CRITICAL to improving Facilities Management Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

Improving facilities management outcomes requires building trust & connection. Real property owners and FMers must become trusted partners with service providers (architects, engineers, and builders) and their building user customers. This requires solid leadership both internally and externally with a focus upon long-term, relationship and mutually beneficial outcomes.