Construction Dive
MARCH 19, 2020
While Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts, have stopped all construction, other areas are banning some types of projects or shutting down all but "essential" services. Where does that leave contractors?
Contractor Bookkeeping
MARCH 20, 2020
(Note: We are tracking the latest construction industry news and online resources for contractors in time of COVID-19). Business dashboards are a valuable business intelligence tool, offering an "at-a-glance" big picture view of a company's performance. Some construction business owners use a dashboard to track KPIs ( Key Performance Indicators) relevant to just one aspect of their business, such as sales growth, marketing, or financial data.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 17, 2020
A look at how a global pandemic is altering business and how working in the digital age could ease the pain.
CivilJungle
MARCH 20, 2020
What Is Plaster? Plastering is the process of covering uneven surfaces and rough walls in the construction of houses and other structures with a plastic material known as Plaster, which is a mixture of cement or lime concrete and sand along with the required quantity of water. Different Plastering Ratios of Cement Mortar Used Mix […].
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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.
The Constructor
MARCH 15, 2020
Precast concrete foundation construction is an off-site construction technique in which the foundation units are pre-engineered and manufactured in a.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 17, 2020
A conversation with Ronan Collins and Tony Joseph of Gamuda Berhad, Malaysia’s largest civil engineering contractor on digitizing field processes.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 18, 2020
There are multiple types of construction delivery methods that strive to achieve superior outcomes to traditional design-bid-build, design-build, CM@R, etc. These including alliance contracting/project alliancing, LEAN construction, integrated project delivery, LEAN job order contracting. While all are “relational contracting and/or relational project delivery methods” they can vary in terms of level of development, available tools, and actual work scope.
The Constructor
MARCH 20, 2020
Azimuths and bearings are horizontal angles measured to represent or locate a line with respect to a meridian. Here, the important features of.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 18, 2020
How to Navigate the Equipment Buying Landscape in 2020. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 03/18/2020 - 14:39. What you should know when looking for new equipment for your construction jobsite—from the information you need to a dealer who can help.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 17, 2020
We’ve gathered some reliable news sources, access information and tips and tricks to navigate this situation a bit better. We are here to help.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 17, 2020
The path to LEAN construction planning, procurement, and integrated project delivery, IPD… 1. Focus upon outcomes that mutually benefit all participants and stakeholders. 2. Strategy and process before technology. 3. Leverage early and ongoing input and collaboration among all parties, especially those doing the actual work. 4. Leadership is critical, but not getting in the way is equally important.
The Constructor
MARCH 15, 2020
Injection grouting is a process of filling the cracks, open joints, voids, or honeycombs, in concrete or masonry structural members, under pressure.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 17, 2020
How Drones Have Changed Construction. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 03/17/2020 - 11:26. On March 2, the commentary period ended for the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) proposed Remote ID rule. The rule would further facilitate safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems—or drones—into the United States airspace through a requirement that they can be identified remotely. .
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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.
Construction Dive
MARCH 19, 2020
Despite paralyzing levels of uncertainty brought on by the rapidly changing effects of the coronavirus pandemic, contractors like Bechtel, DPR, Layton and Suffolk are trying to prepare for whatever might come next.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 17, 2020
Don’t be fooled by the myth that LEAN Construction and Integrated Project Delivery focus exclusively up technique and process and don’t have associated implementation tools and services. Anyone with the appropriate levels of motivation, expectation, leadership, and competency can begin to implement LEAN, integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery today.
The Constructor
MARCH 14, 2020
Fire cause concrete surface cracking and crazing, chemical decomposition, and microcracking and spalling. These impacts can significantly change the.
FDR Safety
MARCH 19, 2020
The following was prepared by the Sherman & Howard LLC law firm, www.shermanhoward.com. Part I: Selecting a Company Representative. The most important step to take before an OSHA inspection even takes place is selecting a company representative. The company representative is the individual charged with representing the company’s interests during an OSHA inspection.
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Construction Dive
MARCH 16, 2020
The time is now for firms to protect themselves from the potentially devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic, according to attorney Trent Cotney. Careful bidding and specific contract provisions can help mitigate the risk.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 18, 2020
“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” – Henry Ford. What is LEAN Construction ? LEAN construction spans Planning, Procurement, Project Delivery, and ongoing Operations and Maintenance. It is a ongoing process with a focus upon maximizing best value outcomes through mutually beneficial collaboration of all program participants and stakeholders.
The Constructor
MARCH 16, 2020
admixtures (singular or combination of admixtures) are added to concrete or mortar or grout mixture to achieve or improve desired properties in the.
Best Practices Construction Law
MARCH 20, 2020
I am not going to even attempt to describe what has occurred over the past week. You’ve read it online. You’ve watched the daily news reports. You’ve listened to the radio. And you’ve even had to adjust your own schedule to accommodate school closings. While working remotely myself, my mobile phone has been constantly pinging me with calls, emails and texts—all asking substantially the same question: How do we response to this mess?
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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.
Construction Dive
MARCH 17, 2020
Mayor Martin Walsh's announcement calls into question whether other jurisdictions will follow suit and enact construction site shutdowns. Some city leaders seem to be considering it while others are not.
Business Facilities
MARCH 19, 2020
Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work, offers tips for business leaders as they guide their teams through the Coronavirus crisis. - Read: Managing The COVID-19 Crisis: Seven Tips For Business Leaders at BusinessFacilities.com.
The Constructor
MARCH 19, 2020
There are several advantages of high performance concrete (HPC) application in building construction which are not achievable using conventional.
BD+C
MARCH 17, 2020
Forta PRO, a Latvian-based modular construction company, and MT Højgaard, a Danish construction company, recently completed the MARS Satellite Radiology Clinic building in Copenhagen, Denmark. The new clinic will provide additional acute care services to patients for faster and more advanced medical research.
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Construction Dive
MARCH 18, 2020
Amid the coronavirus response and workers increasingly being advised to work remotely, some firms shared with Construction Dive their response to teleworking in an industry where in-person jobsite work is essential.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 19, 2020
To prepare for any possible challenges presented by any delays or cost increases as a result of COVID-19, Eversheds Sutherland highlighted some considerations and actions items for construction development teams.
The Constructor
MARCH 19, 2020
318M-19: Building Code Requirements for Concrete and Commentary The design of wall footing, which is also termed as strip footing, is based on the.
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