Resources for Owners/Managers during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 10, 2020
As an owner/manager, your employees’ well-being is of high priority. Here are some tips and resources for how to support your teams.
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Post-coronavirus contingency planning for contractors, owners
Construction Dive
APRIL 7, 2020
When U.S. construction reboots, contractors will face new short-term and long-term challenges. An expert from Turner & Townsend offers ways to prepare.
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4 Ways To Protect Your Workforce During COVID-19
FDR Safety
APRIL 29, 2020
The world has changed and it may never get back to exactly where it was before. As many are settling in to their “new normal” at home, we at FDRsafety have been meticulously learning and implementing programs for the “new normal” on the job site. For many, returning to work will be an entirely new and quite tedious experience. OSHA requires all businesses to have an Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response Plan.
Outsourced Marketing vs. Staffing for Construction Companies
Construction Marketing
APRIL 12, 2020
The decision to Outsource Marketing to a consultant or agency, or to hire staff for marketing is a frequent but critical consideration. Factors include the frequency of specific marketing activities, the availability of talent, and the financial return of either scenario. The latter taking on new urgency within a recessionary environment. This article will define Outsourced Marketing and staffing, along with the pros and cons of each, and some recommended resources.
A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies
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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.
COVID-19 and the Risk from Recirculated Air in Buildings
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 29, 2020
The Federation of European Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Associations (REHVA) has in recent days issued guidance on how to occupy commercial and public buildings, from offices to schools, “in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.”. As Americans begin to end coronavirus lockdowns, which were of course intended to keep hospitals from being overwhelmed but not reducing the number of people who will ultimately get infected, with no vaccine yet available, much of the instruction
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The New Normal: 8 ways the coronavirus crisis is changing construction
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What Is Concrete | Different Types of Concrete
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APRIL 26, 2020
What Is Concrete? Concrete is the final product resulting from mixing cement , aggregates (including sand), water, and mixtures. It is initially malleable in its “wet” state and solidifies over time, gaining strength and durability. The first use of concrete was by the Roman Empire. Although there is some indication that earlier civilizations used a distant form of concrete, the Romans used a mixture of quick lime , pozzolana, and a pumice aggregate.
Technical Terms used in Brick Masonry
Learn Civil Engineering
APRIL 12, 2020
If you want to be a successful civil engineer, then you need to know all about the technical terms used in brick masonry, i hope this article will definitely help you. Definition of Masonry Masonry may be defined as the art of construction in which building units, such as clay bricks, sand-lime, bricks, stones, Precast […].
Compressive Strength of Concrete -Cube Test [PDF], Procedure, Results
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APRIL 17, 2020
Compressive strength of concrete cube test provides an idea about all the characteristics of concrete. Cube test results judges proper concreting at.
The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth
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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.
How to Help Your Employees Cope with the Stress of COVID-19
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 1, 2020
How to Help Your Employees Cope with the Stress of COVID-19. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 04/01/2020 - 09:46. Construction is a people business built on healthy relationships and partnerships. Human capital risk management holds that employees are the primary asset of companies. Companies that truly care for workers yield a sustainable competitive advantage from building a caring culture.
COVID-19 Impacts on the Construction Industry
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APRIL 13, 2020
How the Coronavirus has impacted the construction industry.
Tips for a Successful Webinar
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APRIL 27, 2020
With COVID-19, many companies must think outside the box to keep their engagement high. There is no better time than today to start planning your next webinar. Here are 10 successful webinar tips. Know you attendees. Consider these three questions: Who will be attending? What challenges are they facing? What are their goals? Knowing these three questions will allow you to get a better understanding of the audience.
Implementing LEAN Construction
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 3, 2020
INTRODUCTION – Discussions about and implementing LEAN construction require consideration of a holistic approach involving multiple phases… Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery, as well as the integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology. All of the requisite tools for implementing LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are readily available, and there are major benefits for organizations that are successful in doing so.
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.
5 steps to prevent common construction schedule delays
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APRIL 20, 2020
Construction schedule delays are a common problem within the industry and for a very good reason. As reported by McKinsey and Company, an average project in construction is expected to experience a minimum 20-month delay and an 80% budget overrun. It quickly becomes clear that there is plenty of room for improvement in the way the sector designs, communicates and eventually builds.
8 Types of Concrete Finishes [PDF]
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The concrete is a versatile construction material used all over the world for all types of construction applications. Concrete in its green form can.
Project Management 101: A Modern Primer for New Leadership
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Project Management 101: A Modern Primer for New Leadership. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 04/10/2020 - 17:06. A modern construction leader's guide to the basic tenets of strong project management.
Thriving During a (Potential) Coronavirus-Related Recession
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 12, 2020
The Coronavirus could lead to a recession, but there are things that construction companies can do to ensure they survive.
Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
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Maryland is First State to Legislate Permitted Use of PFAS
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APRIL 19, 2020
Prior to the just concluded session of the Maryland legislature, the State’s laws and regulations were silent with regard to PFAS chemicals including PFOA. At worst, Maryland could have been criticized along with the Federal government and other states, for failing to regulate PFAS as a hazardous substance. But then, some days ago Maryland did what no other state (nor the Federal government) has done.
LEAN Job Order Contracting
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APRIL 20, 2020
INTRODUCTION. LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. LEAN JOC integrated People, Process, Information, and collaborative Technology to consistently yield quality projects on-time and on-budget. Planning, procurement, and project delivery are all included with the LEAN JOC framework.
Consultant predicts a post-coronavirus 'construction tsunami'
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Contractors should look to predictive models to help plan for getting back to work after the COVID-19 crisis abates, which could be in just over a month, according to a presenter at a recent DBIA webinar.
3D Printed Concrete Buildings- Working & Features
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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.
What Makes a Strong Project Manager
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What Makes a Strong Project Manager. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 04/30/2020 - 09:33. The attributes and abilities any project manager needs to possess to succeed on a construction project.
Why Advanced Technology Group Moved to the Cloud with ViewpointOne
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10 key responsibilities of a construction project manager
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What are the responsibilities of a project manager in construction? Planning. Hire, fire and supervise. Set goals. Deliver on time. Stay on budget. Keep client and your boss on the loop. The dispute manager. Draft contracts. Manage risks. Not all construction project managers know what they do all the time. Sometimes, they get too overwhelmed with so many tasks and with the multiple stakeholders they have to communicate with.
Line Item Construction Cost Estimating – 2020 and Beyond!
Job Order Contracting
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Detailed line item construction cost estimating is a prerequisite to obtaining best value outcomes for facilities / built infrastructure repair, renovation maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects. While there is certainly value in parametric, building level, and/or square foot estimating for budgetary considerations, they are not appropriate for LEAN construction services procurement and project delivery. ( see LEAN construction guide ).
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.
Coronavirus crisis inspires industry collaboration: 'We're all in this together'
Construction Dive
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Contractors, subs, suppliers and owners are coming together to post photos, lay out best practices and combine insight for toolbox talks to overcome jobsite challenges posed by the pandemic.
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4 Steps to Adapt Your Marketing Strategy in a Fluctuating Economy. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 04/10/2020 - 16:15. Step up your marketing tactics and change your leadership mentality to combat the effects of an uncertain construction economy.
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