8 ways warehouse construction has evolved
Construction Dive
AUGUST 8, 2019
21st century warehouses require specialized construction techniques, precise scheduling and highly experienced teams to meet industries' expectations.
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Workability of Concrete by Kelly Ball Test
The Constructor
AUGUST 6, 2019
Kelly ball test also called as a ball penetration test is performed on freshly mixed concrete to measure its workability. It is a quick simple field.
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Firestopping In Construction and Buildings
cnstrctr
AUGUST 3, 2019
One of the first projects I was on the architect asked us if the firestopping material was installed in the movie theatre. Because I was new I had no idea was this crucial element to the building life safety systems were. So what exactly is firestopping and how is it used in construction? Through my investigation I discovered that firestopping can be a range of materials that are installed in joints within walls, ceilings and floors that have a fire rating to slow the spread of fire throughout a
All You Need to Know About Securing a Loan or Line of Credit
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 8, 2019
Securing low-rate financing has become more challenging in recent years. Just as choosing the right employees can make or break your business, choosing the right financing can make a significant difference in the success of your business. If you’re considering financing for your construction business, the following are four options to consider.
A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies
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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.
Legalized Marijuana: Opportunities and Impact for Commercial Real Estate and Construction
HardHatChat
AUGUST 7, 2019
A version of this post was published in Illinois Real Estate Journal as a byline article from Englewood Construction. Earlier this summer, Englewood Construction’s home state of Illinois passed a bill making it the 11 th state in the U.S. to legalize the use of recreational marijuana. Given that our firm already has experience working with clients on medicinal and recreational marijuana dispensary construction projects in other states, we know firsthand that this legislation will quickly lead to
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That’s the (Streamlined) Field Ticket!
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 6, 2019
Viewpoint's Field Management solution is helping contractors streamline field tickets and T&M billing.
How to Build a Line of Lasting Leadership at Your Company
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 5, 2019
If you want to one day lead, though, you’ll need to pick up the necessary skills somewhere along the way. For Bill Woolwine Jr., president and owner of Serenus Johnson Construction (SJC), based in Bay City, Michigan, acquiring those skills has been a lifelong process. And the company at which he acquired many of those skills has a long history in the construction industry.
Web-based, automated JOC system
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 8, 2019
A web-based, automated JOC system serves to support a collaborative, productive, and compliant JOC Program. Automated Web-based JOC System. Properly implemented JOC systems support organizational policy and workflows, and help to assure overall JOC Program compliance. It’s important that JOC system providers meet with the organization to mutually understand and detail JOC-related organizational policy and procedures as well as contract and bidding documents, standard specifications, forms,
What are the Causes of Concrete Formwork Failures?
The Constructor
AUGUST 8, 2019
There are several factors that may lead to the failure of formwork during and after concrete placement. Improper bracing can cause formwork failure.
The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth
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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.
Exciting construction tech to look out for in 2020 and beyond
Lets Build
AUGUST 6, 2019
Over the last twenty years, technology has led the way for major transformations in almost every industry. Some of the most notable examples of this include Uber’s use of technology to transform the taxi industry and Netflix’s continuous innovations in the movie rental industry. One of the few industries that are yet to see many.
How Southland Industries Seamlessly Connected Its Projects & Reduced Inefficiencies
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 6, 2019
Is real-time collaboration something within your construction company's grasp? Or is it a distant dream? The idea of a construction team in multiple locations, on multiple projects, working in complete connectivity and relatively free of commonly occuring project errors is possible—especially with some of the construction technology available today.
5 Keys to Maximizing Your Construction Software Investments
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 8, 2019
Why it's important to keep up to date with construction software and how you can formulate a winning technology empowerment plan.
How to Set Good Safety Plan for Concrete Formwork System?
The Constructor
AUGUST 9, 2019
Good safety plans for formwork system ensure execution of construction project as per established construction practice and avoid undesired events.
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.
Best Value Job Order Contracting
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 4, 2019
Build the right team, collaborate with all participants and stakeholders from day one, incorporate LEAN construction processes. The consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects isn’t difficult. Build the right team, collaborate with all participants and stakeholders from day one and incorporate LEAN construction processes.
How Safe Are Your Tires?
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 7, 2019
The increase in construction injury rates is likely endemic to broader growth within the industry. As construction grows on a global level to accommodate new building demands and the swell of commercial and residential development, so does the potential and risk for injury. .
Online retailers are transforming warehouse construction
Construction Dive
AUGUST 7, 2019
U.S. builders are struggling to keep up with demand from clients like Amazon, Walmart and Kroger's for specialized distribution centers.
12 Factors Affecting Selection of Flooring Material
The Constructor
AUGUST 8, 2019
Flooring can be done by different materials such as timber, concrete, marble, stones, bricks, cork, etc. All of these materials have different.
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.
The Best of Viewpoint Collaborate According to Our Customers
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 7, 2019
Collaborate 2019 is almost here! We asked Viewpoint customers to share their favorite memories from last year's conference. Here's what they said!
How to Prepare Dispute Resolution Clauses with Your Company's Best Interests in Mind
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 9, 2019
Architects and engineers (A/Es) regularly prepare the contract documents for projects, starting with the contract between the A/E and the owner and following with the contract documents between the owner and the prime contractor. It is an all-too-common occurrence that, in doing so, the A/E will include a mandatory arbitration provision in its contract with the owner compelling that all claims and controversies between the A/E and the owner be heard in arbitration.
How BIM technology helps contractors win more work
Construction Dive
AUGUST 5, 2019
Today’s construction market is more competitive than ever. Here’s how to use digital construction technology to woo more customers.
Permeability of Soil – Features, Darcy’s Law
The Constructor
AUGUST 6, 2019
The property of the soil by which it permits the flow of fluid through it is called permeability of the soil. The porosity in the soil material is.
How Poor Planning and Budgeting Lead to Construction Cost Overruns
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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.
Selecting a JOC Unit Price Book
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 6, 2019
Selecting a JOC Unit Price Book, (UPB) is a critical task in assuring access to actionable construction task and cost information and the overall success of any JOC Program. Four BT, LLC (4BT) develops and fully supports LOCALLY RESEARCHED Unit Price Books (UPB) with appropriate line items for each Owner and each Job Order Contract. The 4BT JOC UPB is comprised of approximately 60,000-unit price line items/construction tasks which include a description in plain English, labor, material, and equi
5 steps to prevent common construction schedule delays
Lets Build
AUGUST 8, 2019
Construction schedule delays are one of the most common topics of discussion within the industry. As reported by McKinsey and Company, an average project in construction is expected to experience a minimum 20-month delay and 80% budget overrun. It quickly becomes clear that there is plenty of room for improvement in the way the sector.
Study: Workplace injuries drive rise in overdoses, suicides
Construction Dive
AUGUST 6, 2019
An injury triggering at least one week off from work almost tripled the combined risk of accidental and intentional death among women and increased the risk by 50% among men, researchers found.
Types of Magnetic Concrete Cover Meter Equipment
The Constructor
AUGUST 3, 2019
There are several types of magnetic cover-meter equipment which are used to determine the thickness of reinforcement protector concrete.
Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads
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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.
Prefab factory in the sky: Mace Group built working factories on top of under-construction skyscrapers
BD+C
AUGUST 5, 2019
Mace Group is London’s largest contractor, and has been associated with some of that city’s signature projects, including its 95-story skyscraper The Shard; the 443-foot-high cantilevered observation wheel known as London Eye; and Heathrow Terminal 5, which at nearly four million sf on 640 acres is the largest freestanding structure in the United Kingdom.
Accurate, Detailed Construction Cost Estimating
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 8, 2019
Accurate, detailed construction cost estimating is critical to the success of any repair, renovation, or new build project. Top estimators have years of experience and a working knowledge of construction means and methods. Detailed line item estimating is the more accurate and valuable for of construction cost estimating. It is a requirement in the public sector for projects over a certain size, and should be required by an facilities owner, facilities manager, procurement professional, or overs
$7.5B 'mini-city' mixed-use project coming to Las Vegas Valley
Construction Dive
AUGUST 6, 2019
Bleutech Park's ambitious project features a range of technologies including connected infrastructure and buildings with self-healing concrete, and could create 25,000 construction jobs.
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