November, 2017

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What are Types of Bracing Systems Used in Multi-Storey Steel Structures?

The Constructor

There are different types of bracing systems commonly used in multi-storey steel structures between orthogonally arranged beams and columns to.

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LEED v4.1 Announced by USGBC at Greenbuild

Green Building Law Update

The announcement of the upcoming release of the new LEED version 4.1 by the U.S. Green Building Council was no doubt the biggest story at Greenbuild 2017 in Boston last week. And that is saying a lot because Greenbuild is the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building and there was much to be excited about in the aisles of the expo floor.

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Let Big Data Work for You

Construction Business Owner

Over the past 10 years, big data has evolved from a concept to a reality that companies of all sizes face today. Projects can now easily generate gigabytes or even terabytes of information. Big data not only brings the challenge of managing huge amounts of information, but it also presents an opportunity to improve operations.

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Viewpoint – People always ask us what the secret of our success is and our answer is always the same: you.

Viewpoint Construction Technology

At last week’s Construction Computing Awards we found out we’ve won the Collaboration Software of the Year award for seven successive years as well as Mobile Product of the Year award for Field View. People always ask us what the secret of our success is and our answer is always the same: you. We owe all of our success to you. As the makers of collaboration software how could we do it alone?

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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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Biggest Construction Companies in the World 2017

Lets Build

We brought you the biggest construction companies in Europe and the US, and now we give you the biggest in the world. We made an illustration below of the biggest companies in each continent. Check it out and see if you recognize any of them. With this, we give you.

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What are the Types of Ties Used in Building Construction?

The Constructor

Ties are continuous tensioned reinforcements which are completely anchored and sufficiently lapped mechanically or using weld. Types of ties in.

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Arc is Electrifying Green Building

Green Building Law Update

Next week will be a year since the launch of Arc. Already approaching a Billion square of projects not only in the United States but also from India to Sweden and Israel to Bhutan, if you are not familiar with the Arc platform, that helps a building owner measure performance and benchmark against others, you are missing out on what is transmogrifying the built environment.

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How to Hire a Winning Workforce

Construction Business Owner

Recruiting top talent can be difficult in any competitive industry. Just as job seekers compete to stand out to recruiters and potential employers, firms also need to make an impression on qualified candidates to avoid losing them to competitors. Acquiring talent that has the credentials and experience, as well as the desire to stay with a company long-term, is fundamental in successfully reaching and expanding your business goals, but doing so is often much easier said than done.

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The Importance of Security Investments in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As more construction companies integrate technology into their businesses practices, security and data privacy has become a critical component. It’s not just about protecting your business interests, but your clients as well. Hackers are getting smarter, shiftier, and faster. In 2016, cybercrime resulted in more than two billion stolen personal records and upward of $450 billion in global costs.

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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 BIM is empowering safety on site

Lets Build

In most cases, the discussion around Building Information Modeling (BIM) tends to focus on the potential efficiency and financial benefits that it may entail for the construction industry. Nevertheless, BIM can significantly contribute to the prevention of severe accidents on site, as well. Construction is one of the most hazardous.

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Facilities Management in the Cloud FREE

Job Order Contracting

Facilities Management in the cloud supports significantly higher levels of collaboration, transparency, and productivity. Also available with FREE 2018 OpenCost ™ National Commercial Construction Cost Database. (over 30,000 line items!!!!). [link]. Designer. Project management, creation and allocation of tasks. Document management with complete log and versioning.

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What are Common Fire Protection Systems for Steel Structures?

The Constructor

Steel structure fire protection systems are designated to protect the structure from fire for a specified amount of time. Various fire protection.

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Arbitration is Why There is So Little Litigation in Green Building

Green Building Law Update

It is surprising to many in the environmental industrial complex that there has been relatively little litigation arising out of green building. There have been only a very modest number of cases commenced in courts across the country involving construction of green buildings. The reason for the dearth of court cases is not that there are no disputes and differences arising from green building design and construction, but rather that many, if not most of the contracts in sustainable construction

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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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How to Prepare for Safety Inside the Cab

Construction Business Owner

A ringing cell phone, family issues, the weekend fishing trip, text messages, ball game scores, funny pet videos, the glare of the sun—the list goes on and on. Sometimes, these distractions come from external sources, such as a phone call or text message. Other times, they are internal distractions, such as medical concerns, personal issues or plans for a future event.

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How to Overcome the Labor Shortage

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In Q3 of 2017, we announced that we had more than 500,000 daily users of our integrated software, working on thousands of projects worldwide. With these projects comes the need for skilled workers and project managers. However, even though construction projects are abundant, 60 percent of contractors are still finding it difficult to attract skilled workers.

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5% growth for German Construction in 2017!

Lets Build

In an industry where lack of productivity and efficiency is globally the number one problem, the 5% revenue growth rate that the German construction has achieved in 2017 is truly spectacular. This number is even more valuable if we take into account that construction is an integral part of the.

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OpenJOC LEAN Job Order Contracting (TM)

Job Order Contracting

What is OpenJOC LEAN Job Order Contracting? Simple… a consistent and fully transparent solution that enables owners and construction contractors to deliver over 90% of renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. OpenJOC LEAN Job Order Contracting provides the following benefits: Best value procurement and delivery of “turnkey” projects.

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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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How to Prevent Errors During Setting Out Building Plan on Ground?

The Constructor

Setting out building plan on ground is one of the most significant steps in building constructions and any errors at this stage would cause.

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Montana Contractor Fined $250K for Severely Burned Employee

Construction Equipment

OSHA cited a Billings, Montana general contractor and a Rock Springs, Wyoming, subcontractor for exposing workers to numerous safety hazards, causing an employee to suffer severe burns. The companies face $249,516 in proposed penalties. On May 5, 2017, a Coleman Construction Inc. employee suffered third-degree burns when compressed oxygen inside an underground duct caused a fire on a construction site in Glendive, Montana.

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How You Can Benefit from Getting to Know Your Customer

Construction Business Owner

Businesses of all makes and models are upping their game when it comes to making data-driven decisions. However, many contractors still whiff when it comes to making the right decisions about their customers. They may study their habits with the eloquence of a premier pitcher examining a lineup, but do they truly know the most important characteristics of their customers’ businesses?

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How to Overcome the Labor Shortage

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In Q3 of 2017, we announced that we had more than 500,000 daily users of our integrated software,

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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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Do you know Construction’s dirty secret?

Lets Build

The last few years have been a period of huge transformation for the construction industry. The transition to a more efficient and highly digitised era has begun. Nevertheless, there are still many things that need to be done before we can confidently say that the building sector has changed for.

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JOC Programs Done Right, Finally

Job Order Contracting

OpenJOC (TM) , is a LEAN implementation of Job Order Contracting, or more simply JOC Programs Done Right, finally. As the below cartoon notes, sure, you can continue to do JOC the old way… or even trudge through your numerous and ongoing repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects without a LEAN Job Order Contracting implementation.

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What are the Types of Concrete? What are their Applications?

The Constructor

Different types of concrete have been developed for application in various types of construction works. They have different properties and uses.

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4 Realistic Ways Contractors can Overcome the Skilled-Labor Shortage

Contractor Magazine

The skilled-labor shortage is on the minds of many in our industry, especially as budgeting decisions are being made for 2018 recruitment. Here, one large manufacturer discusses its strategy for tackling this growing problem.

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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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What to Consider Before Changing Law Firms

Construction Business Owner

Every construction business owner and executive’s plate is overflowing on a daily basis. That’s just the way it is. The last thing any of them need to add to their neverending to-do list is switch law firms. But every vendor is crucial to the company’s success. Sub-par performance is simply not acceptable, whether you’re talking about the company’s legal counsel, its accountant, IT consultant or the company responsible for cleaning the offices.

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Subcontractor Solutions for Higher Profits

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Construction software has been instrumental in changing the face of the construction industry. While strides are being made to be more connected from the first step of a project, the past 20 years of productivity in the global construction market have only improved 1 per cent year over year. This is costing the global economy more than $2 trillion each year.

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Make it or break it – 2017 Global Construction Survey

Lets Build

It’s not that long ago since Mark Farmer published his detailed review of the UK Construction Labour Model entitled ‘Modernise or Die’. A few months later, a new and extremely informative Global Construction Survey came in public. Its title is ‘Make it or Break it: Reimagining governance, people and technology.