Sat.Aug 04, 2018 - Fri.Aug 10, 2018

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Industry could be overspending $177B per year, study finds

Construction Dive

Lack of effective communication and low adoption of available tech tools have managers wasting up to 14 hours weekly finding documents, doing revisions and resolving conflicts, according to a PlanGrid/FMI Corp. report.

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What is Podium Slab, Its Functions, Advantages and Disadvantages?

The Constructor

What is podium slab? Podium slabs are special type of floor system that transfers loads from a steel or wood frame structure above the slab to walls.

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How hospitality design makes spaces of all types better for users

BD+C

Across every market, be it healthcare, education or business, people are understanding design in much more sophisticated ways. Fueled by growing consumerism and shifting generational preferences, people expect better experiences at the hospital, in a college student union and/or in the workplace. They expect immersive experiences that make their lives more enjoyable.

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Understanding the Key Role of Municipal Boards in Commercial Development

Construction Business Owner

For many communities throughout the country, each municipality has its own elected and appointed officials who oversee the governing of their respective communities and are tasked with charting and shaping the growth of their towns. This system of checks and balances plays a primary role when building a new commercial facility; these are the people who approve—or don’t approve—requests for new construction, expansion and/or renovation of an existing space.

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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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Data Analytics vs Gut Feeling – A Discussion

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Editor’s Note: This is part three of a series highlighting real customer stories shared during our Digital Contractor Roadshow events. Data Analytics vs Gut Feeling – A Discussion. Data analytics is a buzzword in the construction industry today. It seems most construction companies realize a need to make more informed decisions, backed by data. But there are challenges that arise when putting into place a strong analytics program to collect the data that matters.

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Safety Around Powerlines – Part II

FDR Safety

Working around energized equipment can be very hazardous, it is good to know these helpful tips to prevent yourself from becoming the path to ground electricity is always searching for. Overhead lines: On your own time, if you are going to be flying a kite, launching a sailboat, or using any tall farm equipment check to see if there are any overhead lines around you.

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Jury Awards Millions in Sustainable Hog Case

Green Building Law Update

Last week a jury in federal court awarded more than $470 million to six people who live from one-third of a mile to one mile away from a hog farm, run by Murphy Brown and affiliate of Smithfield Foods, in a rural patch of Pender County, North Carolina. The lawsuit is the third to go to verdict of more than two dozen cases pending in North Carolina. In April another federal jury award ten families in Bladen County $50 Million.

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A Guide to Selecting the Right Construction Software

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Construction management is no easy task, as today’s contractors have a lot to juggle: job costs and budgets, progress reporting, overseeing subcontractors, field crews and schedules, materials and equipment, constantly moving timelines and much more. That’s why many turn to modern software solutions to streamline and manage a wide variety of workflows.

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Ordinary Portland Cement – Manufacture, Properties, Types and Uses

The Constructor

Ordinary Portland cement is one of the most widely used type of Cement. In 1824 Joseph Aspdin gave the name as Portland cement as it has similarity.

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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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August 2018 Construction Industry Stats

Construction Business Owner

The Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics each month from several sources, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau, to give you a better understanding of the current state of affairs for the construction industry. The statistics featured in each month's print issue are for 3 months prior to the publication of the magazine, based on the data available.

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5 ways construction can build on the advent of digital technologies

Lets Build

The advent of digital technologies has taken every aspect of our personal and professional life by storm. From social media platforms to e-commerce giants, new technologies are transforming the field both from a customer and a corporate perspective. Productivity and sustainability rates are getting higher, while the user online experience is improving.

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Managing the Complexities of Construction Drawing Sets

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Drawings are foundational to construction project management. Sheet counts in the approved construction set are often large to begin with and grow even larger as a project progresses. While dedicated drawing management capabilities are the best way to keep sheets organized and accessible to the extended project team, the reality is that paper processes and cloud drives are still the norm.

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Ordinary Portland Cement – Manufacture, Properties, Types and Uses

The Constructor

Ordinary Portland cement is one of the most widely used type of Cement. In 1824 Joseph Aspdin gave the name as Portland cement as it has similarity.

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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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8 Steps to Successful Subconsultant Relationships

Construction Business Owner

Prime design consultants often have a great deal of project control and leverage. Unfortunately, such responsibilities increase the potential for significant risk. This is especially true if errors or omissions committed by subconsultants cause damage to the client or project. Under such circumstances, the prime will most likely be held liable as if they committed the negligent acts themselves.

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UK housebuilding sector: The light of digital adoption hits the road

Lets Build

Digital tools can provide housebuilders with great help in order for the latter to meet their targets. GenieBelt in collaboration with Construction News held recently in London an open discussion on the digital journey of residential construction and the ways in which we can accelerate it. The panel consisted of senior executives from the house.

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Younger Professionals are Snubbing Construction Careers — What Your Firm can do to Change Their Minds

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that younger professionals are steering away from construction jobs. This is, of course, a problem for an industry already struggling to attract skilled construction professionals in the wake of the most recent recession. In the article, the Journal notes analysis of statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau by Issi Romem, chief economist at the construction data firm BuildZoom.

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Types of High-Rise Structural Systems

The Constructor

A multistory building higher than 21m or 21 to 29 floor buildings with unknown height described as high-rise structure. Various structural systems.

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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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Robot learns to build, adapt, using Lego models

Construction Dive

Autodesk's BrickBot is programmed to autonomously build from 3D models and could be a precursor to construction and manufacturing applications.

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TASBO – Efficient School Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction Delivery Approach

Job Order Contracting

Efficient School Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction Delivery is now within the grasp of every school with the availability of ASC/4BT OpenJOC(TM) LEAN Job Order Contracting. This better way to improving the delivery of mission critical school renovation, repair, and minor new construction services, assures complete financial transparency and the consistent completion of projects on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction… without excessive administrative fees.

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A Guide to Selecting the Right Construction Software

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How to Choose Construction Management Software.

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Portland Pozzolana Cement – Manufacture, Properties and Uses

The Constructor

Portland Pozzolana cement is integrated cement which is formed by synthesising OPC cement with pozzolanic materials in a certain proportion. It is.

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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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AIA predicts nonresidential spending growth through 2019

Construction Dive

The Consensus Construction Forecast Panel said spending in the commercial/industrial sector will outpace institutional outlays by 2.2% in 2018, but that institutional will take the lead in 2019.

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Streamline construction delivery

Job Order Contracting

The ability to streamline construction delivery, reduce variation, and improve overall outcomes for all participants and stakeholders has existed for decades. The key to streamlining and improving renovation, repair, and construction delivery is to boost early and ongoing communication and cooperation across procurement, facilities management, building users, AEs, and builders.

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Younger Professionals are Snubbing Construction Careers — What Your Firm can do to Change Their Minds

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A Host of Contributing Factors.

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E-Way Bill System in Construction Industry

The Constructor

GST has resulted in multiple implications in the Indian construction industry. One such key topic under discussion is the implementation of E-way.

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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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Workforce shortages – The commodity of skills

Construction Dive

With construction continuing to expand and the imminent retirement of baby boomers, the industry has to make changes now to fill the workforce for future projects.

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Rigorous, fact-based, & transparent construction project definition, procurement, & management

Job Order Contracting

Rigorous, fact-based, & transparent construction project definition, procurement, & management is key to improved outcomes. A detailed, financially transparent process renovation, repair, and new construction can be accomplished using a locally researched unit price book (UPB). order. When combined with a proven LEAN construction delivery method, such as Job Order Contracting, adequate owner support, and service-oriented contractors, projects can consistently be delivered on-demand,

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Data Analytics vs Gut Feeling – A Discussion

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Data Analytics vs Gut Feeling – A Discussion.

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