What is Neuroarchitecture?
The Constructor
JUNE 8, 2022
Neuroarchitecture is the discipline dealing with the design of efficient spaces by studying the relationship between health and buildings with the.
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Glossary of Greenhouse Gas Terms
Green Building Law Update
JUNE 5, 2022
With proposed federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions by the Securities and Exchange Commission requiring GHG disclosure and new state statutes, including a new Maryland law that requires not only disclosure, but also a mandated reduction in GHG emissions, a greater appreciation of the subject of GHG appears in order. This short glossary is an alphabetical list of terms relating to GHG with explanations of each; or if you prefer this is a brief dictionary of specialized terms with their m
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Industry Influencers: The Top 50 Builders Ruling Social Media
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JUNE 6, 2022
Industry Influencers: The Top 50 Builders Ruling Social Media. ldeakins. Mon, 06/06/2022 - 09:44. Lennar, David Weekley Homes, and the Toll Brothers are attracting the most social media followers among the nation's largest home builders. In a flourishing digital age ruled by social media, the nation’s largest home builders are using online platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to attract potential clients.
2022 Trimble Viewpoint Construction Awards Open for Submissions
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 7, 2022
Trimble Viewpoint Customers: Have a Cool Project, Applied Tech in Awesome Ways, or Achieved an Impressive HR Feat? Here’s Your Time to Shine!
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.
JOC Program Policy
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 7, 2022
The following JOC Program policy considerations are provided for general knowledge. I. Purpose. The use of Job Order Contracting (JOC), when properly designed and managed, provides a means for an organization to optimize the planning, procurement, and project delivery of repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction of buildings and other forms of physical infrastructure.
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What Now? The Housing Industry Post-Pandemic
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What Now? The Housing Industry Post-Pandemic. ibush. Fri, 06/10/2022 - 12:33. The COVID-19 pandemic is essentially over, but the disruption to the housing industry that lies in its wake will be felt for years to come. Rich Binsacca, Editorial Director. Assessing your business now versus before the pandemic is a little like getting fitted for new lenses at the eye doctor: Better. or worse?
The Connected Construction Professional Series: Executives/Leaders
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JUNE 8, 2022
Why construction executives and leaders should look to a connected, cloud construction suite to improve and scale their business.
The True Origin of LEAN
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JUNE 9, 2022
Forget, 5S, Gemba, Jidoka, Kaizen, Kanban, Muda, Poka-Yoke, PCDA, Takt time, TBS Value Stream Mapping,… LEAN did NOT originate in JAPAN or with TPS. The core principles of LEAN originated with Henry Ford. Although there are instances of rigorous process thinking in manufacturing all the way back to the Arsenal in Venice in the 1450s, the first person to truly integrate an entire production process was Henry Ford.
Food Companies To Bring 138 New Jobs To North Carolina
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In North Carolina, Utz Brands will create 115 new jobs in Kings Mountain, while D’Artagnan will create 23 new jobs in Granville County.
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.
4 Must-Have Traits for a Successful BIM and VDC Career
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JUNE 7, 2022
There’s something special about being able to walk through a space fully understanding the design intent before anything is ever constructed. As someone with an architectural background, I gravitated towards BIM and VDC because I saw the value in helping teams visualize projects and solving problems (using technology) before they arise. . Today, BIM and VDC teams play a crucial role in multiple stages of the project lifecycle—from planning and design to construction and turnover.
Understanding BIM in the UK Part 3: The role of Uniclass 2015 in achieving true standardisation
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The more detail throughout a project’s lifecycle, the better., but that doesn't mean the ISO 19650 naming convention is standardization perfected.
Flakiness and Elongation Index Test for Aggregate
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Elongation Index is defined as the percentage of the weight of retained aggregate on different sets (sets which represent 7 gaps of different sizes) on elongation or length gauge to the total weight of aggregate sample for test. Elongation index is generally considered for the shape and size of aggregate. In Elongation index, we generally […].
FLO Investing $3M In New Michigan EV Charger Plant
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JUNE 8, 2022
With its first U.S. manufacturing facility, Canadian electric vehicle charging network operator FLO will create 133 jobs in Auburn Hills, MI.
The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology
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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.
A Growing Number of High Schools Introduce Trade Skills Curriculum
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JUNE 9, 2022
A Growing Number of High Schools Introduce Trade Skills Curriculum. ldeakins. Thu, 06/09/2022 - 11:00. Over 100 high schools across the U.S. are embracing HBI resources to educate and train the next generation of skilled laborers . For decades, the majority of high school students have followed a college-bound pathway post-graduation while technical education took the backseat, but that may be changing, according to NAHB.
Streamline Construction Photo Management with Machine Learning
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 9, 2022
Picture this: you’re working on an important project and you want to see the progress in order to release payments to one of your trade partners. . You open your construction management software to view progress photos, but you’re quickly overwhelmed by the number of images in the gallery. After what seems like an endless amount of scrolling, you finally find what you need. .
What Is A Short Circuit | Causes Of Short Circuit | How To Prevent Short Circuit | Top 3 Reasons Behind Electrical Short Circuit
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JUNE 9, 2022
What Is A Short Circuit? A short circuit means when electricity diverges from the established route of an electric circuit at that time the electrical flows find a faster route … What Is A Short Circuit | Causes Of Short Circuit | How To Prevent Short Circuit | Top 3 Reasons Behind Electrical Short Circuit Read More ».
Building An Equity-Driven Workforce
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JUNE 6, 2022
Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives level the playing field for workforce growth and economic gains.
Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025
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Marketing Industrialized Construction to Consumers
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JUNE 7, 2022
Marketing Industrialized Construction to Consumers. ibush. Tue, 06/07/2022 - 05:00. If you build it off-site, will they come? Here’s how (and why) to target consumers with clear messaging about factory-built housing. Stacey Freed. From July 2019 through July 2020, Rise , a website for consumers and professionals that provides information about sustainable building practices and sells sustainable products, tapped into internet and social media conversations among consumers about off-site home con
How Project Managers Can Prepare for the Future of Construction
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JUNE 10, 2022
Project managers have always taken critical roles on construction projects. Over my career, I’ve worked as a project engineer, BIM coordinator, and MEP manager. The project managers I worked alongside were essential for setting the bar on their projects, and there was no way I could have done any of my jobs in the field without them. Yet, undoubtedly the role of construction project managers is evolving.
The key to smart energy usage: Energy information and management
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By Troy Hull, CEM, CMVP. Today, facility managers and building specifiers have more to consider when it comes to designing and managing facilities than ever before. They are managing evolving building occupancies as people navigate COVID-19 variants, new health and safety protocols, inflation, skyrocketing energy costs, labor shortages, and much more.
Raytheon Moving Global HQ To Northern Virginia
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Raytheon Technologies is relocating its global headquarters from Massachusetts to Arlington, Northern Virginia.
How Poor Planning and Budgeting Lead to Construction Cost Overruns
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What Is A Pony Wall | Pony Wall Construction | Uses Of Pony Wall | How To Build A Pony Wall | Top Pros & Cons Of Pony Wall
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Introduction To Pony Wall The pony walls are small walls that are mainly utilized to divide large open areas. The pony wall is sometimes known as a half wall and … What Is A Pony Wall | Pony Wall Construction | Uses Of Pony Wall | How To Build A Pony Wall | Top Pros & Cons Of Pony Wall Read More ».
Suburban Home Building Slows as Demand Falls
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JUNE 8, 2022
Suburban Home Building Slows as Demand Falls. ldeakins. Wed, 06/08/2022 - 10:22. Single-family construction is slowing in large metro suburbs after booming throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Single-family home building in suburbs slowed from 18.7% in the first quarter of 2021 to 5.2% in the first quarter of 2022 as a result of supply chain disruptions and record high costs for building materials, NAHB Eye on Housing reports.
Accounting for Retention Receivable & Payable: A Contractor’s Guide
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Construction projects rely on contractors completing the work they started and meeting the design intent. In an attempt to hold contractors accountable, many projects use retention holdbacks, also known as retainage. These holdbacks need to be accounted for by every party to a project: owner, general contractor, and subcontractor. Tracking these amounts ensures that everyone gets paid the money they are due when the project is completed.
Wakulla County Is The Natural Place For Your Business
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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads
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Building healthcare in a coastal environment
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JUNE 8, 2022
Photo courtesy Shell Point Retirement Community. By David L. Heuring, AIA, CCCA; Mitchell Elliott, AIA; Scott Horn, AIA; and Joshua Storm, PE. In early 2018, RDG Planning & Design and its partner firms began design work to replace an existing, nearly 50-year-old Healthcare Facility on the Shell Point Retirement Community campus (a CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY [CCRC]) in Ft.
Housing Design for the Fashionable Homeowner
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JUNE 8, 2022
Housing Design for the Fashionable Homeowner. ldeakins. Wed, 06/08/2022 - 10:07. Fashion-forward house plans don't have to ignore functionality, says Housing Design Matters. Much like women’s fashion, luxe housing designs may be appealing to look at, but they aren’t always the most comfortable or practical spaces for homeowners. The messy kitchen bridges style and functionality when it comes time to cook by leaving the design-forward kitchen area untouched while the food prep happens behind clos
Proven Construction Business Processes When Creating Your To-Do List
Contractor Bookkeeping
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When you're a construction business owner, your to-do list is often long and constantly growing longer. You need to do many things, and it can feel like they're all urgent. In such cases, it's easy to push essential tasks to the side and focus on less-vital activities, but that often means you miss deadlines, make mistakes or always feel as though you're trying to catch up.
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