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New technology in earthquake engineering to resist collapsing of the structures

Construction Cost Estimating

It is the big challenge for the structural engineers to develop earthquake resistance structures. An Earthquake resistant structure should have the capacity to resist abrupt ground shaking to reduce the damages to the structure. Though the reinforced Concrete contains sound earthquake resistance capacity of buildings but owing to the substandard mix design of concrete and improper curing the reinforced concrete lost it’s desired compressive strength and it leads to collapsing of structure during

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Priority vs. Value: What Is Safety To You?

FDR Safety

There are plenty of cliché sayings in the world of safety. Few are as popular as the phrase “Your Safety is Our Top Priority”. This and those like it are used by companies for a variety of reasons; Some have the best intentions – to show their employees that they care about their well-being – while others use simply to portray their desire for a safe workplace.

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California bullet train has created 2K construction jobs

Construction Dive

As work on the $77 billion line proceeds, the authority expects to generate thousands more positions.

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The Benefits of an Aging Workforce

Construction Business Owner

As the economy continues to expand and improve across virtually every industry, employers are finding it increasingly difficult to hire. The number of baby boomers reaching retirement age—estimated to be almost 10,000 each day—makes the labor shortage even more acute.

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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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Drive Better Decisions With Cloud, Mobile and Analytics

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Today’s modern data technologies are transforming the way contractors do business. We’ve seen increased cloud adoption , a shift toward mobile technology and an ever-growing amount of data collection (and, in many cases, deeper data analysis). It’s clear there has been a significant technology shift in the construction industry, yet many contractors are still feeling their way through these changes.

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London to build 10,000 council homes by 2022

Lets Build

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, introduced a few days ago his plan to build 10,000 new council homes in the next four years. The project is expected to provide significant help to council authorities in their effort for affordable social housing. The rent benchmark for these houses is expected to be set between £150-£194.

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How Construction Companies Can Benefit from Tax Reform

Construction Business Owner

While the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) will have a significant impact on all businesses, construction companies in particular are in a strong position to benefit from the recently passed federal reforms. Business owners in this highly competitive industry need to be proactive by strategically planning how to address the project cycles, cash flow, financing, bonding and operational issues unique to their company.

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3 Keys for Contractors to Navigate New Revenue Recognition Standards

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Revenue recognition standards were recently updated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board , and these updates will have an impact in the construction industry. To help contractors prepare, Viewpoint recently hosted a webinar on how contractors can get ready for the new standards. The webinar, presented by Tim Wilson, national industry partner for BKD National Construction & Real Estate Group , and Geoffrey Falk, product manager for Spectrum Construction Software , walked contractors th

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Common Site Problems During Masonry Construction

The Constructor

Masonry structure is easy to design and construct, but various site issues may occur such as incorrect mix proportions, use of unauthorized.

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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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BIM in Real Time: GenieBelt and Synchro join forces

Lets Build

GenieBelt and Synchro Software, join forces in order to bring real time BIM in construction. We are delighted to form this strategic technical partnership with Synchro to provide an integrated data platform for construction projects. Thanks to the agreed Proof of Concept (PoC), between Synchro Software Limited and GenieBelt ApS, the integration of Synchro’s top-performing.

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6 Reasons Snap-Off Blades May Be a Better Solution for Your Utility Knives

Construction Business Owner

Yankees or Red Sox. Coke or Pepsi. Budweiser or Miller. The world is full of ambiguous choices in which neither option is really right or wrong, but instead depends on personal preference. But some choices are less ambiguous; for example: snap-off blades or trapezoid blades in utility knives. Snap-off blades have six advantages over trapezoids that could make them the solution to improving your utility knives, listed below. .

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How The Cloud Is Enabling Smarter Project Management—Part 4 of 5

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Editor’s Note: This is Part 4 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Over the past three weeks, we’ve looked at complex construction projects, the people that run them and the technology tools they use. Today’s construction demands, however, are making it harder and harder to operate if you can’t do so in real time. While having the best people in place, working together well and using the latest tools is critical, the construction project can still suffer if the data being tr

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What Factors Affects Air Content of Concrete?

The Constructor

Generally, concrete is required to be air entrained event if it is not exposed to freezing and thawing due to important benefits that concrete enjoys.

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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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RFP for affordable modular housing a first in NYC

Construction Dive

New York City is pushing smaller, module-based units as a way to build faster and with more cost efficiency.

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E-Discovery: Best Practices for Construction Companies

Construction Business Owner

E-discovery, in many respects, resembles a construction project. It involves technical skills, but it also requires preparation and solid management practices. E-discovery should not be wholly outsourced (to lawyers or technical experts); company executives and in-house counsel should be familiar with the process, and ensure that they are aware of the systems the company needs to have in place. .

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Drive Better Decisions With Cloud, Mobile and Analytics

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Cloud Computing Is Construction’s Future.

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Techniques to Treat Contamination of Brownfield Land for Construction

The Constructor

The need to redevelop brownfield land for construction purpose led to develop several contamination treatment methods. These techniques of brownfield.

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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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Construction Editorial Awards Winners Announced

Construction Marketing

The Construction Media Alliance – a network of construction industry journalists, public relations professionals, marketers, publishers and social media contributors – announced the winners of its second annual editorial and marketing awards via a Facebook Live webcast on June 5 th , 2018. The winners were chosen by a panel of industry peers based on criteria set forth by the group’s volunteer-led awards committee. 2018 Construction Media Alliance Editorial Award Winners: Best Column: “Tech Talk

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Report: 90% of contractors face labor challenges

Construction Dive

The lack of skilled workers is creating uncertainty in an otherwise healthy construction industry.

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How The Cloud Is Enabling Smarter Project Management—Part 4 of 5

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Construction in the Cloud.

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Waterproof tanking techniques

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproof tanking techniques. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 06/07/2018 - 15:10. GCP Applied Technologies. June 07, 2018. Tanking – also referred to as below grade waterproofing – involves the application of a waterproofing barrier to the walls, the base slab and in some cases to the roof of the below grade structure. The goal of waterproof tanking is to encase the entire envelope of the below grade structure to protect it from water ingress.

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How Poor Planning and Budgeting Lead to Construction Cost Overruns

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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Free as a bird: The Top 8 reasons to become an independent contractor?

Lets Build

Ask around, and you’re sure to find those who can come up with reasons NOT to be an independent contractor. It’s important to know that this is to be expected, as anywhere from 30 to 40 percent of the workforce works for themselves. This is forecasted to increase to nearly half in the next decade.

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To avoid tech disruption, adopt tech

Construction Dive

One way to weather the barrage of emerging digital technologies is simply to embrace it, say CEOs surveyed in a recent report.

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3 Keys for Contractors to Navigate New Revenue Recognition Standards

Viewpoint Construction Technology

So where should contractors start?

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Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 06/07/2018 - 11:16. GCP Applied Technologies. September 17, 2018. Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures. Table of contents. Environmental Challenges. Types of Below Grade Barriers. Waterproofing Below Grade Structures. Specifying Below Grade Waterproofing. Environmental Challenges.

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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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Rebar in Revit: Power up your productivity with BIM Designers

BIM & Beam

Advance BIM Designers is a BIM solution for improving structural project management. It helps users to create, design, document, track and control structural members of a BIM project while also working in multiple BIM environments. GRAITEC Advance BIM Designers – Concrete Series is an innovative series of applications for rebar detailing and modeling using engineering BIM data.

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Business Toolbox: How to produce a winning estimate

Construction Dive

Winning new work is critical to any construction company, and the key to prevailing over competitors often comes down to providing the most accurate cost estimate.

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Honeywell Safety recalls hard hats due to risk of head injury

Contractor Magazine

The hard hats can fail to protect users from impact.

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