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Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 8, 2024
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What is Substructure and Superstructure in Building Construction?
The Constructor
APRIL 10, 2024
Reinforcement shall be cut and placed as per the structural drawings and approved bar bending Schedules. Specified cover blocks should be provided at regular spacing and intervals. Cover blocks should be tied with reinforcement by using binding wires for preventing misplacement from its location during concreting The post What is Substructure and Superstructure in Building Construction?
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Lifecycle facilities management is so wasteful. Why?
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 22, 2024
Lifecycle facilities management is so wasteful because we fail to do the hard work. “We put off the hard work of reflecting on what we did wrong.” “Sometimes we’re reluctant to admit that we failed in the first place,” she continues. “We’re embarrassed by our failures and quick to spot those of others. We deny, gloss over, and quickly move on from – or blame circumstances and other people for – things that go wrong.
6 Ways AI Is Changing the Construction Game
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 2, 2024
6 Ways AI Is Changing the Construction Game ccapoccia Tue, 04/02/2024 - 14:45 Not long ago, building information modeling (BIM) was the hottest topic in the construction industry. But that’s no longer true, thanks to ChatGPT. Now the big question is this: What can generative artificial intelligence (AI) — and AI in general — do for construction? It’s still early days, but AI is already driving value, reducing risk and boosting efficiency and safety across the spectrum of planning, engineering,
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Contech investment up 20% in Q1
Construction Dive
APRIL 17, 2024
Investors pumped $672 million into the space through March, a significant jump from the same period in 2023, according to Cemex Ventures.
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Practical Tips To Improve Your Construction Marketing Strategy
Contractor Bookkeeping
APRIL 12, 2024
Stepping up your marketing game as a construction business owner is always a welcome topic in my client conversations. Often, a contractor will chat with me about the best way to promote their company, primarily because there is no one but him running it. You may focus more on accounting and taxes at times, and at other times, your business may slow down, and sales become more challenging.
PC Donates Truck to Local Food Pantry
PC Construction
APRIL 24, 2024
Today I had the extreme pleasure of presenting the Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi with a retired PC truck to support their extensive food pantry operation. The Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi is the longest continuous kinship-related Abenaki tribal community in the United States. One of the many services they provide is food assistance to ensure all Abenaki families have access to healthy and nutritious meals.
Former industrial marina gets adaptive reuse treatment
BD+C
APRIL 13, 2024
Former industrial marina gets adaptive reuse treatment 0 qpurcell Sat, 04/13/2024 - 08:52 Mixed-Use At its core, adaptive reuse is an active reimagining of the built environment in ways that serve the communities who use it. Successful adaptive reuse uncovers the latent potential in a place and uses it to meet people’s present needs. Jonathan Boriack, AIA, LEED AP, Principal MFPRO+ Blog MFPRO+ New Projects Mixed-Use Multifamily Housing Adaptive Reuse At its core, adaptive reuse is an active reim
Subcontractor's Demolition Error Results in $10M Fix for Damaged Bridge Girders on Missouri Project
ENR Construction
APRIL 30, 2024
The question of who will pay for at least $10 million to replace girders on I-55 near St. Louis is being sorted out between the contractor, subcontractor, insurance companies and attorneys.
Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros
Speaker: Timothy Allsopp
Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.
Inside the Baltimore Bridge Collapse & Potential Legal Liabilities
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 16, 2024
Inside the Baltimore Bridge Collapse & Potential Legal Liabilities ccapoccia Tue, 04/16/2024 - 11:55 In the early hours of March 26, 2024, a cargo ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland. The bridge’s collapse was immediate; within seconds, the span crumpled and fell into the water below. Six construction workers were killed in the accident.
Construction Industry Trends: March 2024 Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 4, 2024
Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.
Factors Influencing Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures
The Constructor
APRIL 17, 2024
Structures are commonly subjected to both static and dynamic loads, with the former being constant over time and the latter varying with time. While the majority of civil engineering structures are designed assuming static loads, neglecting the effects of dynamic loads can be problematic, particularly in the case of seismic events such as earthquakes.
Collaboration and informed decision-making in the construction industry
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 26, 2024
Cost visibilty and transparency promotes a culture of collaboration and informed decision-making and can ensure greater efficiency across the facilities management and AECOO sectors. Improving construction cost estimating requires collaboration, transparency, and a robust process. An essential aspect is sharing objective, local market, granular labor, material, and equipment costs.
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.
Construction backlog posts first gain of 2024
Construction Dive
APRIL 16, 2024
Given industry headwinds, the “optimism among nonresidential construction contractors is astonishing,” said Anirban Basu, Associated Builders and Contractors chief economist.
CSI Masterformat 2010 Sample Cost Codes
Cassell Construction Estimating
APRIL 18, 2024
Most general contracting firms use the CSI Masterformat coding scheme for their cost codes, to generally match project specifications. For any General Contractor contemplating revising its cost codes, we strongly recommend using the 2004/2010 Masterformat, (50 Divisions), rather than the tried and true 1995 Masterformat (16 Divisions). Time marches on, and despite the familiarity and comfort zone of the old format, the new system is gradually replacing the familiar one.
February 2024 Construction Stats
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 30, 2024
February 2024 Construction Stats ccapoccia Tue, 04/30/2024 - 15:05 The Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics each month from several sources, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau, to give you a better understanding of the current state of affairs for the construction industry. The statistics featured in each month's print issue are for three months prior to the publication of the magazine, based on the data available.
Connecting Construction Tools and Data with Interoperability
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 29, 2024
Interoperability removes barriers to data sharing, offers more transparency, and reduces risk to profit. See how Trimble is connecting different apps.
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.
Analysis of Moment Resisting Frame and Lateral Load Distribution
The Constructor
APRIL 15, 2024
Lateral Load Distribution of Frame Building In a two-dimensional moment-resisting frame, each joint typically has a maximum of three degrees of freedom: displacement in horizontal and vertical directions, and rotation. The total number of degrees of freedom is calculated as 3Nj, where Nj represents the number of joints in the frame. In practical applications, beams […] The post Analysis of Moment Resisting Frame and Lateral Load Distribution appeared first on The Constructor.
Introducing LEED v5 – For what it is worth.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 24, 2024
Introducing LEED v5. “LEED v5 is next version of the globally recognized comprehensive framework for green building practices. Embracing market demands for greater accountability, v5 will champion solutions to aligning the built environment with critical imperatives including decarbonization, ecosystem conservation and restoration, equity, health, and resilience.
JV bores out first tube of $3.9B Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
Construction Dive
APRIL 23, 2024
The largest transportation infrastructure project in Virginia history is progressing albeit 18 months behind schedule.
Communication Is Key: Actions to Get the Most from a Commercial Restoration Loss
Wolgast Corporation
APRIL 30, 2024
As a business owner who owns their building, there may be a time that you have to face damages due to emergencies, fires, floods, natural disasters, or impact. To get the most from an insurance claim involving property restoration, it is best practice to openly communicate and collaborate with both your agent and restoration company. Collectively, you are all the team to see that your goals are achieved.
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.
Inside Construction's 2024 Risk & Insurance Landscape
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 1, 2024
Inside Construction's 2024 Risk & Insurance Landscape ccapoccia Mon, 04/01/2024 - 17:00 Uncertainty has defined the construction landscape for several years now. Just look across your own company. You’ve likely seen changes to your business, projects, employees and clients. That change can alter your business’s risk — and the insurance necessary to protect it.
9 Ways to Improve Construction Safety with Heavy Machinery on the Worksite
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 3, 2024
Heavy-highway jobsites are always at risk for safety risk in the firld. Check these 9 boxes to help your construction crew prioritize jobsite safety.
Permeability of Concrete and Factors Influencing It
The Constructor
APRIL 24, 2024
The permeability of concrete is a critical property that governs the rate at which fluids penetrate into a porous solid. It is primarily determined by the size and connectivity of pores within the concrete matrix, as well as the complexity of the pathways through which fluids travel. Pores relevant to permeability typically possess a minimum […] The post Permeability of Concrete and Factors Influencing It appeared first on The Constructor.
Circular Economy and Sustainable FM
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 3, 2024
There is a direct linkage between the concept of a circular economy and sustainable FM. The principles of a circular economy are: design out waste and pollution; keep products and materials in use; and regenerate natural systems. The applicability of these to sustainable FM is clear. Improving the efficiency of facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects is fundmental to attainment of both a circular economy and sustainable FM.
The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.
$12B Vegas-to-California rail project breaks ground
Construction Dive
APRIL 23, 2024
The privately led Brightline West high-speed passenger rail line will slash travel times between Sin City and the Los Angeles area.
Budgeting, Forecasting, And Goal-Setting In Your Construction Company
Contractor Bookkeeping
APRIL 19, 2024
If you're like many construction business owners, you may need help understanding your finances or how you can use your financial information to make decisions for your business. We often get into business because we love a product or service we want to provide, but it's less common that we love managing the financial aspects of our business. As a construction company owner, you have the best chances of success when you regularly set budgets, develop financial forecasts, and establish goals.
The Rise of Hospital Infrastructure & Modernization Updates
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 8, 2024
The Rise of Hospital Infrastructure & Modernization Updates ccapoccia Mon, 04/08/2024 - 11:12 The U.S. boasts a robust health care infrastructure, consisting of over 6,000 hospitals and thousands of small clinics, offering more than a million hospital beds to patients. This infrastructure encompasses a variety of important elements, such as advanced research labs, cutting-edge technology and a wide range of medical equipment.
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