May, 2020

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11 Steps in Construction of Multi Storey Buildings

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Hello guys,welcome to the Expert Civil blog, today we are going to discuss about Eleven Steps in Construction of Multi Storey Buildings, i hope you will like it. What are the Eleven phases of construction? Here are the basic steps involved in the construction of multi storey building :- Planning Excavation P.C.C Work Materials Column […].

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A Guide To Construction Tower Cranes

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Construction industry is like 'a rocket about to take off'

Construction Dive

The CEO of one of the country's top electrical subcontracting firms sees U.S. construction slowing, but only temporarily.

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Lack of Trust has Doomed the Construction Sector

Job Order Contracting

LEAN Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery. One thing is for certain, no one can solve a problem without asking the right questions. The negative practices that have affected the construction sector (including architects, engineers, builders, operators, and real property owners and facilities managers-AECOO sector) can not be resolved with technology.

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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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Accelerating the Construction Billing Chain

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How modern technology is helping contractors finally get ahead of lagging billing and payment cycles.

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7 Tips to Prepare Accurate Construction Estimates

The Constructor

Project planning and budget estimation is very important for a construction project to be successful. If you don’t plan your project beforehand, you.

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The Dotted Line: How will clients approach contracts post-pandemic?

Construction Dive

Owners will likely demand more flexibility in future construction contracts so they can easily suspend or stop projects, as well as mitigate their risk.

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Prepping For Reentry: 8 Facility Maintenance Steps For Reopening Commercial Properties

HardHatChat

A version of this post was published in Illinois Real Estate Journal as a bylined article from Englewood Construction. According to Englewood Construction, prepping commercial facilities to reopen should include reviewing mechanical systems and rescheduling missed preventative maintenance appointments (*photo taken pre-pandemic). Across the country, states are in various phases of reentry and preparing their plans to roll back stay-at-home orders that were put in place to help mitigate the sprea

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Your Guide to Selecting Hand & Head PPE for the Jobsite

Construction Business Owner

Your Guide to Selecting Hand & Head PPE for the Jobsite. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 05/27/2020 - 13:21. An examination of the best personal protective equipment (PPE) on the market for hand and head protection for your construction team.

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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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UK Contractor RED Systems Ltd. Using Field View to Track Workers’ Health and Safety

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Amid COVID-19, RED Systems' workers were top of mind, so the company utilized Field View to provide thorough health and safety tracking.

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New BREEAM In Use Version in a Changing World

Green Building Law Update

Last week BRE Global announced that the “BREEAM USA In-Use Version 6 for Commercial and Residential” green building rating system has launched. In addition to improvements to the prior commercial building rating system BREEAM In-Use now includes residential for the first time (accepting that existing multi-family building is a very much underserved sector).

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How will COVID-19 affect the Construction Sector? [PDF]

The Constructor

The coronavirus pandemic has created turmoil in the construction sector. Once back on track after the lockdown, the government will have to take some.

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Best Value Pre-Construction Tools and Services… and more

Job Order Contracting

Using the right pre-construction tools and services is important to early and ongoing information sharing and obtaining mutually beneficial best value outcomes. Robust LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery processes provide a proven way to improve pre-construction stages as well as the full life-cycle from concept through completion and beyond.

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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 reduce admin work and endless meetings in construction

Lets Build

For many in construction, excessive administrative work and hours of endless meetings are seen as part of the job and as something that they can’t change. Stakeholders in construction may spend up to 40% of their time hunting down progress updates, writing reports, or just attending meetings. FREE GUIDE: How to reduce construction delays by more than 20%.

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How to Prevent Workplace Violence During & After COVID-19

Construction Business Owner

How to Prevent Workplace Violence During & After COVID-19. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 05/28/2020 - 15:00. COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on the American economy and the construction industry. Some of the ripple effects have been observable and measurable, such as stay-at-home orders, project slowdowns or delays, layoffs and phased plans to bring workers back to projects.

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Addressing the Uncertainty over Construction Materials

Viewpoint Construction Technology

It may soon be more important than ever to be able to track materials acquisitions, usage and waste in real time.

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How construction firms can prepare for a potential second wave of COVID-19

Construction Dive

Although work is restarting in most jurisdictions, contractors can't let their guard down regarding coronavirus precautions for the future.

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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 does a Steel Structure Fail? [PDF]

The Constructor

Steel is one of the popular construction materials next to concrete in the construction industry. The high strength and ductility are the primary.

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Why LEAN Construction Matters

Job Order Contracting

The answer to why lean construction matter includes… Owner experience, qualifications and capability Magnitude, form, function and complexity of facilities/built environment repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction Establishing the project timelines Fast-tracking priority requirements True financial visibility and transparency Measurably improving financial, environmental, and quality outcomes as well as overall satisfaction for participants and stakeholders.

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Coming up with the new normal: How construction can turn the COVID-19 crisis into a transformative force

Lets Build

These words as expressed by David Philp (Global BIM/IM Consultancy Director at Aecom and Head of B.I.M at UK BIM Task Force) during the recent Virtual Town Hall , organised by LetsBuild, perfectly describe the situation that the construction industry is currently in. Town Hall on the impact of COVID-19: Secure your spot! Like every other industry around the world, construction is suffering the unprecedented impact of the Coronavirus outbreak.

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Why Employee Assistance Programs Are Valuable During & After COVID-19

Construction Business Owner

Why Employee Assistance Programs Are Valuable During & After COVID-19. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 05/07/2020 - 10:19. How to help your employees and their families during and after the coronavirus pandemic with employee assistance programs.

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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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State of the Construction Industry: May 2020 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Signs of hope, noteworthy trends emerged on construction landscape in May.

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McKinsey: COVID-19 will spur construction's tech use

Construction Dive

In the short and long term, the consulting firm says contractors will respond to the pandemic with widespread implementation of BIM, digitization, modular construction and other solutions.

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How to Install/Fix Ceiling Covers? [PDF]

The Constructor

The ceiling cover is fixed onto the ceiling to give decorative appearances, conceal projections(such as beams occurring underneath floor slab),

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Federal Public Sector Lacks efficient Facilities Planning, Design, Procurement, and Project Delivery capability

Job Order Contracting

Early planning, design, and procurement stages influence cost, timing, quality, and overall repair, renovation, maintenance and new builds, and are critical to achieving optimal outcomes. Federal public sector continues its legacy of economic and environmental waste , Nonetheless the vast majority of public (and private) facilities management professionals continue to rely upon archaic and inefficient methods.

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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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6 Ways the COVID-19 crisis will reshape the construction industry

Lets Build

It is not an exaggeration to say that this novel coronavirus pandemic has brought the global economy to its knees. With governments all around the world implementing strict lockdown measures to slow down the spread of the virus, the world is partially paralysed. Unfortunately, businesses are nowhere near prepared to handle the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How to Use Tech to Train Employees & Track Leading Indicators

Construction Business Owner

How to Use Tech to Train Employees & Track Leading Indicators. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 05/21/2020 - 13:22. How leaders in the construction industry are using technology to track indicators of performance, safety and more to better train their workforce.

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Shifting Construction Perspectives in a Post-COVID World

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As the landscape of the construction industry has shifted, contractors are making tough decisions to stay in business. This webinar series will help!