The Constructor

JANUARY 16, 2020

Euler theory of column buckling is used to estimate the critical buckling load of column since the stress in the column remains elastic. The critical.

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Estimating Structural Engineering Design Engineering 225

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 13, 2020

One of the greatest opportunities for contractors to improve the quality of projects rests with the data collected in the field.

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Contractors Construction 266

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 15, 2020

How to Track Employee Credentials With a Comprehensive Database. Rachel Fulford. Wed, 01/15/2020 - 14:42. Whether your company employs 100, 1,000 or 10,000, building & maintaining a complete, up-to-date, reliable & readily accessible training database is essential. Here's how to do it efficiently.

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Employment 227

FDR Safety

JANUARY 16, 2020

On December 10, 2019 OSHA published CPL 03-00-022 , National Emphasis Program on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries. This Instruction supersedes OSHA Instruction CPL 03-00-019, National Emphasis Program on Amputations that was published in August of 2015. This updated Instruction: • Revises the coding requirements for amputation inspections in the OSHA Information Systems; • Revises the targeting methodology to include data from the amputation reporting requirement under 29 CFR § 1904.39; •

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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.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 13, 2020

Excavation and trenching are considered two of the most dangerous construction operations by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, and the governmental agency cites numerous contractors for infractions every month. Occasionally, a trench collapse claims the life of a worker.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 14, 2020

5 Tips to Prepare for the Next Economic Recession. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 01/14/2020 - 11:17. During the Great Recession, small contractors (companies under 10 employees) failed at a far higher rate than non-construction businesses. Big businesses like banks and car manufacturers got the most publicity. However, given the 200,000 business failures, the almost complete collapse of profitability and the immeasurable human cost—our industry was at ground zero and will be again in the next recessio

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The Constructor

JANUARY 15, 2020

Green cement is an environmentally friendly product that minimizes carbon footprint of cement production. Many attempts have been made to produce.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 14, 2020

Our Top 10 List of Movies Prominently Featuring Construction at Work or Construction Jobsites.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 16, 2020

4BT LEAN CONSTRUCTION COLLABORATION SaaS Solution. The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features. 3D BIM Model File Viewing and Information Access/Sharing Annotation – Add notes to Projects, Bids/Estimates, Line Items and more… Asset Management Component Management Bid/Proposal Management Building Management Change Order Management Client Management Common Data Environment (CDE) Complete Approved

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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.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 15, 2020

CONEXPO is Coming. You Need a Game Plan. Rachel Fulford. Wed, 01/15/2020 - 16:14. CONEXPO will showcase the future of construction in many forms, including new equipment, industry trends and educational sessions—150 talks in all. Here's how to craft a CONEXPO experience that meets your business goals and helps you discover new ones.

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Plans Education Equipment Industrial 313

The Constructor

JANUARY 17, 2020

The primary purpose of dams is for storage and safe retention of water in large quantity which is subsequently released to achieve various purposes.

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Maine Resource 246

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 16, 2020

The Construction Marketing Association Chairman Neil Brown shared the results of a national survey on marketing plans and priorities for the new year. To better understand the marketing plans and priorities for 2020 we asked the following questions: Will you increase or decrease marketing in 2020? What traditional marketing tactics will increase/decrease in 2020?

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 17, 2020

Reliable construction cost management is virtually impossible without locally researched detailed line item unit price cost data and LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. Truly collaborative, mutually beneficial partnering relationships are required and characterized by increasing involvement of all participants and stakeholders.

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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.

Risk

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 14, 2020

How to Avoid the Settlement Table in Construction Disputes. Rachel Fulford. Tue, 01/14/2020 - 17:00. Project management and document control solutions can be transformational for contractors under the best of project circumstances, and even more important under the worst. The construction industry is known for being litigious, with disputes creating a significant drain on time and money.

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Project Management Documentation Construction Contractors 274

The Constructor

JANUARY 12, 2020

Autoclaved Aerated Concrete is an eco – friendly and certified green building material which is lightweight, load-bearing, high-insulating, durable.

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Green Concrete Materials 246

Construction Dive

JANUARY 15, 2020

Loaded with high-tech features and surrounded by expansive mixed-use developments, they require massive contracts only fit for the all-stars of construction management.

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Construction Contract Management 154

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 17, 2020

Focus upon key construction project delivery factors would greatly aid in improving productivity and other key outcomes. Here’s a list of fundamental construction delivery factors. Please feel free to suggest more… Uncertainty and Risk Organizational Environment Knowledge and Competency Leadership Shared Actionable Information Integration and Collaboration Mutual Benefit Long-term / Outcome Focus Continuous Learning and Improvement Performance Monitoring Written, Fully-defines Roles,

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

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Accounting

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 16, 2020

8 Steps to Create & Coordinate a Continuing Education Program. Rachel Fulford. Thu, 01/16/2020 - 11:03. Seventy-one percent of Fortune 100 companies have a mentor-protégé program. Is that just a coincidence? Of course not. Consider using your company’s baby boomers to mentor your millennials and Gen Xers. The following are eight guiding steps to initiate a training and development program.

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Education 248

The Constructor

JANUARY 12, 2020

Autoclaved Aerated Concrete is an eco-friendly and certified green building material which is lightweight, load-bearing, high-insulating, durable.

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Green Concrete Materials 246

Construction Dive

JANUARY 15, 2020

Roofing is perceived as the most physically demanding construction trade, while electrical work seems to be the most difficult to master, according to contractors and consumers responding to a recent CraftJack survey.

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Construction Electrical Contractors 142

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 15, 2020

• Annualized Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) per building per gross area = Rate per square foot. • Annualized TCO per building/Current replacement value = Percent of Current Replacement Value (CRV). • Annualized TCO per building/Net assignable square feet = Cost rate per net assignable square feet per building. • Annualized TCO per building/Non-assignable square feet = Cost rate per nonassignable square feet per building. • Annualized TCO per building/Building Interior square feet = Cost rate per

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Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning directly impact construction project outcomes. Inaccurate projections lead to cost overruns and delays. This guide outlines best practices for financial discipline, including forecasting methodologies, resource allocation strategies, and risk mitigation frameworks. Industry leaders recognize that precise financial control is essential for profitability and project stability.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 17, 2020

Inside Turner Construction Company's Long-Term Strategy for Hiring Better Workers. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 01/17/2020 - 09:13. If you're a construction company seeing any success right now, you're likely also having difficulty finding and keeping skilled laborers to staff all of your projects. And you're not alone. Turner Construction Company is taking action through a program partnering a school system in one of the communities near its Nashville, Tennessee, office. .

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The Constructor

JANUARY 11, 2020

A pre-engineered steel building is a modern technology where the complete designing is done at the factory and the building components are brought to.

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Engineering Design Structural Engineering 214

Construction Dive

JANUARY 16, 2020

It’s a familiar construction industry story: A small contractor starts to grow, hire more people, take on larger jobs and expand its portfolio. Everything moves smoothly — until it doesn’t. That’s how it went for Hartzell Construction in Pompano Beach, Florida, which be.

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BD+C

JANUARY 14, 2020

Employees place more value on physical elements that support well-being and convenience—such as natural light, views of the outdoors, and food—than on “service” amenities like fitness centers and onsite childcare.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 15, 2020

The Economist's Outlook for 2020. Rachel Fulford. Wed, 01/15/2020 - 16:32. As we embark upon the new year and head together into economic uncertainty, CBO is here to help clear the air with a summary of three major economic forecasts from construction’s top industry analysts.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 11, 2020

The center of mass of a system of particles is a specific point at which, for many purposes, the system’s mass behaves as if it were.

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Structural Engineering Materials Engineering 204

Construction Dive

JANUARY 17, 2020

UPCO's “Old Town Road” parody song highlights the brand and aims to draw new recruits to the industry.

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