Sat.Oct 05, 2019 - Fri.Oct 11, 2019

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How to ensure that your 3-6 week planning will be delivered on time

Lets Build

What is a look-ahead schedule? Construction projects come with a lot of admin work and several tasks inextricably linked to each other. The slightest delay on a single activity on site may result in subcontractors wandering around the field for weeks without being able to complete the work that has been assigned to them. It.

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How to Align the Right Trench Protection System with the Job

Construction Business Owner

How a contractor chooses to excavate on a jobsite can make all the difference in the project outcome. When one considers that 30 to 40% of all excavations lack the appropriate protective solutions, it should come as no surprise that projects are often over budget and overdue. When the very real risk of injury or death is factored in, a lack of proper protection makes no sense at all.

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What Is Honeycomb In Concrete | Cause | Cure | Type of Grouting

CivilJungle

What Is Honeycomb In Concrete? This takes place when the mortar doesn’t fill the distance between the coarse aggregate particles. The presence of honeycomb indicates that the first stage of consolidation hasn’t yet been completed at these locations. Where it shows on the surface, it necessary to chip out the area and make a repair. […].

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The Construction Industry is Poised for a Data Transformation

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Today's modern contractors are ready to take advantage of technology solutions designed to help them better mine and analyze construction data.

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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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Waterstops for Waterproofing of Construction Joints

The Constructor

Waterstops or waterbars are premanufactured joint filler used to prevent the transmission of water through the construction joint. Waterstops are.

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New workforce program sells construction as 'cool'

Construction Dive

Build California’s digital-driven workforce development initiative is designed to appeal to Generation Z.

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The Buzzword: Networking. Three Ways to Grow Your Constructon Network

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We hear the term “networking” a lot lately. Perhaps in all the buzz, we’ve lost the real meaning behind this industry buzzword.

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What is Lateral Torsional Buckling in Beams?

The Constructor

Lateral torsional buckling is a buckling phenomenon observed in unrestrained beams. When a beam subjected to loads results in both lateral.

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The Secrets to Better Projects & Profitable Equipment Ownership

Construction Business Owner

Macura Excavating's owner and site-work specialist, Mike Macura, offers his advice for starting and running a successful construction business and getting the most out of your equipment. .

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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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Report: Construction faces widest foreign language skills gap

Construction Dive

Safety issues on jobsites can arise when trade workers primarily speak Spanish or other languages that managers don't, a survey shows.

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LEED Offers Companies a Response to Declining Bird Populations

Green Building Law Update

In response to a much publicized new study on North American bird populations that appeared in the journal Science last month, we received a significant number of inquiries from businesses about what an appropriate response might be from a responsible company? The study found “cumulative loss of nearly three billion birds since 1970, across most North American biomes, signals a pervasive and ongoing avifaunal crisis.

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Waterstops for Waterproofing

The Constructor

Waterstops or waterbars are premanufactured joint filler used to prevent the transmission of water through the construction joint. Waterstops are.

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How Does Your Company's Tech & Data Usage Measure Up?

Construction Business Owner

Ever wonder how you measure up to your competition in terms of technology adoption and data usage? Benchmarking is used in many different industries to better understand a company's health, and you would be hard-pressed to find a benchmarking process that doesn't use key performance indicators (KPIs) to gauge a company's strengths and weaknesses.

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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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Construction unemployment returns to 2009 low

Construction Dive

Wages were also up at the end of the month, to $30.81 an hour from $30.15 an hour last September.

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Contractor Giants are all in on offsite construction

BD+C

The complete findings from our inaugural Giants 300 Technology and Innovation Study are now published and available for download at BDCnetwork.com/2019TechSurvey. This 12-question survey was emailed to all 486 firms that participated in BD+C ’s 2019 Giants 300 Report; 130 firms completed the tech survey, for a participation rate of 26.7%.

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PHCC Recognizes Ken Midgett as 2019 Plumbing Instructor of the Year

Contractor Magazine

Midgett is recognized throughout the industry as an excellent instructor and mentor for students and apprentices.

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How to Identify, Spot & Prevent Costly Cybercrime at Your Company

Construction Business Owner

In today’s connected world, there is a need for collaborative software and services, but these resources could be exposing you to phishing attacks. The following are different types of phishing scenarios and how they each target specific people and processes.

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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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Slow payers cost GCs, subs $64B a year

Construction Dive

A majority of subs said they have chosen not to bid on certain projects if the owner or general contractor has a reputation for paying late, and 72% said they would discount their work for quicker payments, a new survey found.

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SMPS report tracks how AEC firms are utilizing marketing technology tools

BD+C

The intersection of strategy, marketing, and technology, commonly known as MarTech, is penetrating the architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries. .

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2019 National Apprentice Contest Winners Announced

Contractor Magazine

The contests were held October 2nd & 3rd in Indianapolis, Indiana on the tradeshow floor during the PHCC—National Association’s CONNECT 2019 event.

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How Hensel Phelps Furthers Diversity & Women in the Workforce

Construction Business Owner

Filmmaker behind an upcoming documentary about women breaking down gender barriers in the construction trades, Lorien Barlow sat down with Mike Choutka, president and CEO at Hensel Phelps, general contracting and construction management company, to talk about the practices that have earned the company the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) National Diversity Excellence Award 7 of the past 8 years.

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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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OpenSpace, the 'Google Street View of construction,' called a game changer

Construction Dive

With investors like Suffolk, Tishman Speyer and WeWork, OpenSpace is one of the industry's most hyped startups — and for good reason, users say.

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LetsBuild in DCW 2019: Find us at Stand B40!

Lets Build

Digital Construction Week 2019 is just around the corner and at LetsBuild we are extremely proud to be a part of it. This year you can find us at Stand B40 and on October 16th you can even watch us live on the Tech stage at 13:45! Jason Ruddle, UK Managing Director at LetsBuild, will.

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Opportunity Zones: Window Of Opportunity

Business Facilities

The new federal qualified opportunity zone (QOZ) tax credits are expected to unleash up to $6 trillion in capital investment in more than 8,700 economically distressed areas in the U.S. - Read: Opportunity Zones: Window Of Opportunity at BusinessFacilities.com.

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How to Choose the Right Diagnostics Laptop for Your Fleet

Construction Business Owner

The technology in your construction fleet is changing every day. Not many years ago, when you had truck and equipment failures, you could determine a lot by using your eyes and ears. Although you still need to use those, gone are the days of mechanical-only systems. Today, you need something that not only helps diagnose these complex systems, but also guides you through the process.

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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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Mega billions: a look at some of the biggest US construction projects underway

Construction Dive

Many in the industry consider a project that costs $1 billion or more a megaproject. These five projects make $1 billion seem like small change.

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Scott Equipment Takes on Volvo Distibution in Arkansas

Construction Equipment

Scott Equipment will now distribute Volvo Construction Equipment from its locations in Arkansas, replacing Hugg & Hall Equipment. The locations join existing Scott distribution in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

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Mississippi: Making The World Take Notice

Business Facilities

With a world-class logistics network and a highly skilled workforce setting new standards for success in advanced manufacturing, Mississippi is aiming for the top. - Read: Mississippi: Making The World Take Notice at BusinessFacilities.com.