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What Causes Construction Project Delays?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

6 reasons your construction projects are not being completed on time and how to avoid them. It’s both frustrating and costly for contractors when a construction project is postponed. However, delays can happen for various reasons such weather , equipment failures , labor shortages , missing or incorrect data, project mistakes and conflicts. There are some reasons, like weather that are beyond your control, but most construction project delays can be avoided.

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Best Practices for Event Follow-Ups

Construction Marketing

Event marketing is a proven strategy for success. In fact, according to statistics, 73% of B2B marketers say live events are better than other tactics for customer engagement. The most common types of events that these organizations host are multi-day conferences, industry trade shows/conventions, single-day seminars, workshops, etc. More to the point, according to HubSpot, some 67% of B2B marketers say that events make for one of the most effective strategies they use. .

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Deal or no deal: PLAs in the construction industry

Construction Dive

The project labor agreement fight has reached the federal level as unions and private associations plead the case for and against.

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18 Green Building Innovations to Consider for Your Jobsite

Construction Business Owner

More often than not, construction companies are being urged to look to the future and consider changes to help environmental protection and sustainability.

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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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Construction Software According to Kids

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Construction Software According to Kids. “If we experienced life through the eyes of a child, everything would be magical and extraordinary. Let our curiosity, adventure and wonder of life never end.” – Akaine Kramarik. Yesterday, our Portland office participated in Take Your Child to Work Day, and we’re certainly glad we did. By 8am, our office was already teeming with children who were, well – stoked to get to miss school for the day I’m guessing.

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Nurdles are the Environmental Calamity of 2019

Green Building Law Update

A year ago, I thought a nurdle was a cricket term for a score by deflecting the ball rather than striking it. But in the last twelve months I learned that a nurdle is also a term for a small, lentil size, pellet of plastic that serves as raw material in the manufacture of plastic products. Nurdle, an idiom for pre production plastic pellets, are the malleable polymers that are molded into everything from plastic drink bottles to plastic piping and an untold number of other consumer products.

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Why Making Business Decisions Alone is Dangerous

Construction Business Owner

Imagine yourself stranded in a jungle. Without the help of an experienced survival expert, it would be difficult to determine your next steps for surviving and finding your way back to safety. Business planning is no different.

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5 Reasons to Attend a Digital Contractor Roadshow in Your City This Year

Viewpoint Construction Technology

5 Reasons to Attend a Digital Contractor Roadshow in Your City This Year.

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Most common dangers on a construction site

Lets Build

A construction site is hazardous because of the nature of work that is performed on it, and the kind of equipment that is used there. There is a big probability of accidents at a construction site, and this industry has the highest rate of fatal accidents. Workers have to work at great heights, handle heavy.

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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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Marriott building world's tallest modular hotel in NYC

Construction Dive

Final on-site assembly of 168 prefabricated guestrooms, which should take 90 days to finish, is scheduled for late fall.

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How Barriere Construction Improved its Equipment Maintenance Processes & Uptime

Construction Business Owner

An effective equipment inspection process is vital in heavy construction, but when paper forms drive that workflow, contractors are at a disadvantage when it comes to improving uptime, safety and maintenance costs. Trading clipboards for tablets and electronic forms creates a real-time connection between the maintenance team and the jobsites. Electronic forms make it easier to collect more and better data about equipment.

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5 Reasons to Attend a Digital Contractor Roadshow in Your City This Year

Viewpoint Construction Technology

5 Reasons to Attend a Digital Contractor Roadshow in Your City This Year. Every year, we look forward to having contractors from all over the country visit our beautiful home in Portland, Oregon for the Viewpoint Collaborate Conference. But since we partner with contractors all over the United States, we thought it would be a nice change of pace to visit you in your own city!

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Concrete Transfer and Placement Equipment-Practical Consideration

The Constructor

There are several types of equipment which are used to transfer and pour concrete after it has been discharged from a mixer. For instance, steel.

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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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US intelligence wants to develop tools to detect construction projects around the world

Construction Dive

The new SMART program will analyze satellite and other images to determine where large construction projects are underway.

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What value does your company provide that has influenced you to continue working there?

Construction Business Owner

Construction industry employees weigh in on the incentives behind their long-term stays with their respective companies.

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The Rise of Business Intelligence in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Streamlining, Simplifying Construction Data.

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The entire supply chain needs to change but the potential is enormous

Lets Build

Suzannah Nichol, Chief Executive at Build UK, was also part of the European ConTech Summit 2019 that took place in London. Today we take a closer look at her inspiring keynote speech as we continue our coverage of the conference. Mrs. Nichol started her speech by reminding the audience that this has been a very.

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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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Laser scans could be key in Notre Dame Cathedral reconstruction

Construction Dive

A point cloud of the 12th-century Paris landmark captured in 2015 could serve as a digital blueprint for the wooden spire and roof destroyed in last week's fire.

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April 2019 Construction Industry Stats

Construction Business Owner

American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau construction stats.

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What Causes Construction Project Delays?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

It’s both frustrating and costly for contractors when a construction project is postponed.

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What you need to know about Plasma Cutting and Welding in the Modern Era

Construction Marketing

The welding process has improved dramatically over the past few decades. Today, welding and plasma cutting procedures are fast and more precise, thanks to the invention of highly advanced equipment. Plasma cutting typically refers to the cutting of aluminum, steel and other conductive metals using a stream of hot plasma. It’s a productive and accurate means of cutting metal sheets and blocks.

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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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NYC's 'Green New Deal' to ban glass, steel skyscrapers

Construction Dive

Mayor Bill de Blasio wants to reduce greenhouse emissions 30% by 2030 while creating "tens of thousands" of well-paying green construction jobs.

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Top 10 green buildings for 2019

BD+C

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) this week named the 2019 recipients for its highest honor, the COTE Top Ten Awards. . COTE bestows the award annually on 10 design projects that have expertly integrated design excellence with cutting-edge performance in several key areas.

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Construction Software According to Kids

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Construction Software According to Kids.

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How cement additives aid the grinding process

GCP Applied Technologies

How cement additives aid the grinding process. Phillip.fry@gc…. Tue, 04/23/2019 - 09:26. GCP Applied Technologies. April 23, 2019. Cement additives are chemicals that are used to improve cement grindability and/or performance. This is accomplished by addressing several challenges in the production of cement. . For example, as cement grinding progresses and grains become smaller, the attractive thermodynamic, physical, mechanical and chemical forces result in strong adhesion of particles.

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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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Seattle arena costs creep to $900M

Construction Dive

Developers aren't scrimping on the design for an expansive venue under the historic KeyArena roof, said an official explaining the project's price tag, which in 2017 was $660 million.

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Turner Construction doubles down on jobsite efficiency

BD+C

Today is Earth Day, and this morning, Turner Construction made public an ambitious program that could burnish its standing as a green builder.

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Job Order Contracting - Untitled Article

Job Order Contracting

LEAN Procurement & Construction Delivery for Improving Performance. Different procurement methods have been developed and applied in the construction industry for improving performance, yet only a select few have consistently enabled superior outcomes. The path forward for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operator sector is to move away failed traditional planning, procurement, and construction delivery methods that are confrontational, risks averse and lacking value,