Construction Dive

MARCH 6, 2019

There's a growing effort to recruit more women to fill workforce gaps, but their representation in the industry hovers around 10%, with only 3.5% of that in the trades.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 4, 2019

One of the biggest challenges for commercial construction firms today is the tighter project timelines that have become the norm at every phase of a project – from shorter deadlines for submitting initial bids and budgets, to quicker resolution on addendums and change orders, to compressed schedules for construction and delivery. Today, we push to build out a restaurant in 22 weeks instead of the 30 that used to be typical, and our target turnaround for a hotel project has gone from 10 to 12 mon

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 8, 2019

Today's Guest Article Is From Parth Mavani. Technology is shaking almost every facet of our personal and professional lives. Whether you are a tech enthusiast, a tired engineer or a corporate cog who loves the status quo, you can barely live without technology today. Automation, construction accounting software & accounting software, computerization, and artificial intelligence are now the order of the day.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 7, 2019

This week (and every week, for that matter), raise your hard hats to the women who go to work on jobsites or in the back offices of construction companies each day.

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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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The Constructor

MARCH 6, 2019

There are several methods by which two-way slabs can be designed. All methods are viable provided that the safety and serviceability of the element.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 4, 2019

To mark Women in Construction Week 2019, Construction Dive spotlights five women leaders making invaluable contributions to their teams and creating space for diverse individuals to grow in the industry.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 6, 2019

As many companies look for ways to improve internal and external operations for the current surge in building, expansions and improvements, numerous programs like lean construction come to the forefront with its proven effectiveness. The Lean Construction Institute (LCI) was founded in 1997, with a mission to improve the construction and design industries through Lean approaches to project design and delivery.

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The Constructor

MARCH 4, 2019

The most basic requirement for the preparation of a good bid is a precise and accurate estimate. If prepared by hand, not only the process would be.

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Lets Build

MARCH 4, 2019

Artificial Intelligence increases its power in different sectors. Furthermore, that kind of technologies is more reachable. The manufacturing sector is using AI technologies in the core of production for quality control, shortening design time, reducing materials waste, improving production reuse and performing predictive maintenance. What about the construction sector?

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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 Dive

MARCH 4, 2019

Drawing on construction and military expertise, Gilbane's safety director steers workers toward a full understanding of risks, sharing the message that a jobsite can be incident-free.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 4, 2019

6 questions to consider before upgrading to larger earthmoving equipment from the experts at Doosan.

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The Constructor

MARCH 6, 2019

Soil stabilization is the method of improving soil properties by adding suitable stabilizers to it. It is very important to achieve required strength.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 6, 2019

Five minutes — that's all it takes to see if your projects are ready for today's modern demands.

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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.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 6, 2019

By adapting manufacturing's efficiency models to building processes, these initiatives are expanding offsite construction to reach to more, and more complex, projects.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 6, 2019

3 areas to filter for better bidding and estimating from construction business consultant George Hedley.

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The Constructor

MARCH 4, 2019

Concrete delamination is defined as the detachment of thin layer of concrete from the concrete surface. A drummy sound heard when the surface is.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 5, 2019

A Tale of Two Learning Scenarios.

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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 Dive

MARCH 8, 2019

The financial services firm joins most other industry observers in predicting a strong 2019 followed by potential uncertainty.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 5, 2019

Today’s jobsites are complex environments requiring multiple trade suppliers to coordinate across all project stages. Additional complexity comes in the form of labor challenges, regulatory changes and, for some contractors, outdated work systems. Fortunately, in a historically low-tech industry, advanced technologies are starting to mature and add real value to construction site management.

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The Constructor

MARCH 7, 2019

A Metering flume or flow measuring flume is an artificial channel section which is used to measure the discharge of a channel. Flumes are made of.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 5, 2019

There will be a scheduled outage on Sunday 10th March 2019 between the hours 7pm-10pm AEDT (UTC+11). This is for deployment of our next Jobpac Connect software release. Release notes can be viewed here. An email will be sent out when the system becomes available.

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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 Dive

MARCH 6, 2019

IT leaders should use this time to tidy up outdated processes, experts say, so that nothing stands in the way of technology's value when the downturn rears its ugly head.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 7, 2019

Construction industry experts weigh in on how automation will affect construction fleets.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 7, 2019

In our previous blog on drones we addressed whether you should or shouldn’t allow OSHA to operate drones on your worksite. We received such an abundance of feedback, we felt it necessary to dive deeper into the topic of drones and what they can mean for the future of workplace safety. How do drones change “In Plain View”? Some complain that OSHA’s interpretation of the Plain View Doctrine contains too many gray areas.

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BD+C

MARCH 7, 2019

January temperatures topped out at 35 degrees Celsius in Australia and bottomed out at -51 degrees Celsius in North Dakota. These radical temperatures capture headlines, and they are capturing the attention of real estate developers who have a role to play in community resilience to climate extremes. The built environment’s contribution to carbon emissions is well documented , and sustainability efforts back-checked by LEED, Living Building Challenge, and others are one way to solve the clima

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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.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 5, 2019

Magnum Construction Management said that the Chapter 11 filing is not an attempt to shirk responsibilities related to the deadly March 2018 incident.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 7, 2019

How to properly license your construction business for bidding a new state. .

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 8, 2019

Collaborative Construction Contracting & LEAN Project Delivery. Robust collaborative construction contracting and productive, on-demand LEAN project delivery is readily available in two forms; integrated project delivery (IPD), for major new construction, and Job Order Contracting (JOC), for repair, renovation, and minor new construction. In both cases, real property owners, facilities managers, users, and their service providers ( contractors, architects, engineers) are integrated into a si

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