Construction employment is down in three-fourths of states since February.
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NOVEMBER 23, 2020
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Self-Assembling Robot Swarms to Form Bridges and Buildings: The Future of Construction
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 21, 2020
A swarm of robots turning themselves into bridges, buildings, vehicles, and what not! Sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie? Not anymore.
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Home Trends: What’s Current and to Come, According to the Experts
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Home Trends: What’s Current and to Come, According to the Experts. cbroderick. Mon, 11/23/2020 - 10:00. The New Home Institute hosted a panel of four housing experts to examine the changing housing design trends. Caroline Broderick, Associate Editor. The New Home Trends Institute brought back four of their most popular speakers from the 2020 annual Housing Design Summit to give a glimpse into the future of home design, while reflecting on the current consumer needs.
How to Create & Maintain a Productive Training Program
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
How to Create & Maintain a Productive Training Program. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 11/24/2020 - 12:18. Simulators—by their very nature—are well-positioned to help construction firms and vocational schools overcome the training challenges brought on by COVID-19. Workers involved in essential construction like public infrastructure, housing and health care cannot do their jobs from home, and training must continue to ensure that employees have the right qualifications to execute in a safe and product
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.
Alternative and Iterative LEAN Project Delivery
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
Alternative LEAN Project Delivery consistently drives mutually beneficial best value outcomes for the owner, designer, builder, and facility user. All of the tools and services required to implement Alterative LEAN Project Delivery are proven and readily available. All that is needed is appropriate owner leadership and commitment. Alterative LEAN Project Delivery integrates the previous silos of construction planning, procurement, and project delivery and all previously disparate team into a coh
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5 Tips to Steer Your Maintenance in the Right Direction
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This year has been full of unexpected changes in operations and activities that have had a profound effect on private and public fleets. Many things were thrown out of sequence and activities were either cancelled or deferred.
Your Construction Firm's Greatest Asset
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NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Your Construction Firm's Greatest Asset. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 11/24/2020 - 10:11. Is your construction firm using its project and company data to its fullest extent? Learn how the use of analytics can help optimize processes, improve jobsite safety, and more.
DST Innovations Project To Create 1,000 Jobs In West Virginia
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
An agreement between UK company DST and Blue Rock Manufacturing will bring a new manufacturing facility, and up to 1,000 new jobs to West Virginia. - Read: DST Innovations Project To Create 1,000 Jobs In West Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.
Lakhta Center, Russia: Skyscraper of the Year
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
The Lakhta Center tower is a 462.7 m-tall, 87-story building in St. Petersburg, Russia.
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.
U.S. engineering firms ride on waves of innovation
BD+C
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Last year, SSOE Group saved an automotive client more than $250,000 by streamlining how data from the client’s manufacturing structures were gathered, using laser scanning, innovative workflows, and technology that converts point clouds to Revit models that can be imported to structural analysis software.
Volvo Truck Dealer Completes Rebuild, Expansion
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Volvo Trucks North America dealer Tri-State Truck Center has completed a major rebuild and expansion of its location in Springfield, Missouri.
Nice-Pak To Create More Than 300 Jobs In Arkansas
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
The wet wipe maker will increase manufacturing capacity at its Jonesboro, AR facility to meet the unprecedented need for its products due to the the COVID-19 pandemic. - Read: Nice-Pak To Create More Than 300 Jobs In Arkansas at BusinessFacilities.com.
Tell Your Construction Site Story and Win Prizes
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
We, the constructors, build the world. We all have been in a position where our construction sites become everything to us. The attachment between a.
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.
New industrywide clay brick EPD launched
BD+C
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
The Brick Industry Association (BIA) has launched a new industrywide clay brick Environmental Product Declaration. The EPD contributes toward LEED v.4.0 and v.4.1 materials and resources requirements. The EPD has been third-party certified and published, reflecting data associated with the manufacture of units that comply with nearly every currently active ASTM clay brick specification, according to a news release from BIA.
AEM Names 2021 Boards, Officers
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced its 2021 officers and directors elected to the AEM Board of Directors, as well as its Construction Equipment Sector Board, at its annual meeting.
The Builder's Role in a Connected Home Future
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
The Builder's Role in a Connected Home Future. rbinsacca. Wed, 11/25/2020 - 09:25. CEDIA's Giles Sutton offers insight on how home builders can gain a competitive advantage against existing homes. Rich Binsacca, Editor-in-Chief. Giles Sutton. SVP, Industry Engagement. CEDIA. Among its many ripple effects, COVID-19 has underscored the value of a strong and reliable in-home internet signal that allows multiple people—parents working from home, kids learning virtually, everyone binge-watching their
How Climbing Formwork Makes Concrete Construction Easy?
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Climbing formwork is a special type of formwork that rises along with the progress of vertical concrete construction. It can move on its own by using.
Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025
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Trackunit Names New CEO
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Trackunit has announced the appointment of Soeren Brogaard as its new CEO. A key member of Trackunit’s executive leadership and strategic direction, Soeren Brogaard joined the company in 2016. He takes over as CEO from Joergen Raguse, who has been appointed vice-chairman of the board at Trackunit.
The Supply Chain Industry: All The Essentials
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
River Ridge Commerce Center in Southern Indiana has a central location, a large bank of land ready to develop and an abundant supply of clean water. - Read: The Supply Chain Industry: All The Essentials at BusinessFacilities.com.
How to Inspect a Structure Using Acoustic Emission Testing?
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
Acoustic emission (AE) is defined as the physical phenomenon in which a material generates elastic waves when subjected to stress or deformation.
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.
Bechtel Team to Build $3-$6B Nuclear Test Reactor in Idaho
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Also, MIT says nuke power plant design-builders can cut rising costs to propel use in U.S.
Gestamp To Invest Over $94M In Tennessee Expansion
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
The automotive OEM supplier will create 260 new jobs as it expands operations at its Hickory Valley Road and Ferdinand Piech Way plants in Chattanooga, TN. - Read: Gestamp To Invest Over $94M In Tennessee Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.
Everything You Need to Know About Concrete Slabs in Building Construction
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Concrete slabs are structural elements used to create flat horizontal surfaces, like floors, ceilings, and roof decks. They support and transfer the.
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.
Eight Things Your Construction Invoice Needs To Get Paid Faster
Contractor Bookkeeping
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
Without proper tracking and matching of income and expenses, most construction companies never know if they made a profit until the job is over. Due to your work's nature, as construction contractors provide services on a per-job operation, issuing invoices make it all the more challenging and complicated than it has to be. The good news is that it doesn't have to stay that way.
Site Mix Concrete Vs Ready Mix Concrete – Which is Better
Civiconcepts
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
As we know that concrete is the most valuable construction material. Therefore, the quality of concrete also becomes important for construction. Ingredients used for making.
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