7 Key Ingredients of a Data-Driven Contractor
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 4, 2020
Does your company have all the right pieces to become a modern, data-driven contractor?
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Face coverings reveal a new set of jobsite issues
Construction Dive
JUNE 3, 2020
While protective face coverings can keep employees safe from COVID-19 and are required in some areas, they have led to questions and in some cases, pushback, from workers. Here is how to ensure compliance.
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Even After COVID-19, Execs Expect Remote Work Trend To Continue
Business Facilities
JUNE 3, 2020
Companies that had more remote workers before COVID-19 report that they are actually seeing increased employee productivity during the crisis, according to a new survey. - Read: Even After COVID-19, Execs Expect Remote Work Trend To Continue at BusinessFacilities.com.
Why you can?t run complex construction projects with Whatsapp and Excel
Lets Build
JUNE 5, 2020
Almost all of us have in one way or another used WhatsApp at some point in our lives to communicate with our friends, family, and even colleagues. What makes WhatsApp so popular is how easy it is to exchange messages and photos with your connections. FREE EBOOK: How to deliver successful projects without tearing your hair out using Excel and WhatsApp!
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.
Why is Plan Cost Management Necessary? [PDF]
The Constructor
MAY 30, 2020
Plan cost management is a system for handling the costs of a project throughout its lifecycle. With the help of a cost management plan, standard.
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Is Your Construction Organization Ready for What Comes Next?
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 3, 2020
Viewpoint presenting two key events in June to highlight construction data modernization and business continuity.
New app seeks to recruit young people to construction
Construction Dive
JUNE 3, 2020
The Construction Careers Foundation’s new app demonstrates the possibilities of a career in construction to people in their teens to early 20s.
10 Ways Technology can help Construction Fight COVID-19 [PDF]
The Constructor
JUNE 1, 2020
The construction sector is one of the worst-hit sectors by COVID-19. To begin with, contractors had to shut down sites to protect their workers. On.
2 Methods of Resolving Conflict on the Jobsite
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 4, 2020
2 Methods of Resolving Conflict on the Jobsite. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 06/04/2020 - 16:44. Andrew Ahrendt. Director of Integrated Construction Services. PCL Construction . Conflict at any level is an opportunity for growth. Diversified perspectives make an organization, family, community or a country stronger. The same could be said for a jobsite.
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.
The Return of Construction sites ? But Not as We Knew Them
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 2, 2020
As contractors begin to head back to work across the UK, new rules and jobsite procedures await; technology is helping teams adjust to the new normal.
What new PPP loan guidance means for contractors
Construction Dive
JUNE 2, 2020
The clarifications are intended to make the Paycheck Protection Program more flexible for construction and other businesses while Congress works to expand some of the program's parameters.
How to Plan a Construction Project using Work Breakdown Structure? [PDF]
The Constructor
JUNE 5, 2020
The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a tool for simplifying the complexity of a particular task of a project. The task is broken down into smaller.
LEAN IDIQ = Public Sector Construction Productivity Gains
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 4, 2020
Traditionally, the primary if not sole benefit of IDIQ contracting and project delivery has been reducing the time from planning to construction. With the availability of LEAN integrated IDIQ procurement and project delivery solutions, benefits including the consistent completion of quality projects on-time and on-budget and in full compliance. Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) is a form of procurement.
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.
May 2020 Construction Industry Stats
Construction Business Owner
MAY 31, 2020
May 2020 Construction Industry Stats. Elizabeth Manning. Sun, 05/31/2020 - 15:58. Key construction industry statistics from the AIA, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and more for May 2020.
Gilbane exec: COVID-19 will lead to lower material prices
Construction Dive
JUNE 2, 2020
The coronavirus' impact on the supply chain has been "less than expected," Joe Piro, vice president of supply chain for Gilbane Building Co., told Construction Dive.
How to Place, Compact, Cure, and Rectify Defects of Concrete? [PDF]
The Constructor
JUNE 3, 2020
The properties of concrete such as durability, strength, workability, and setting time are greatly influenced by way of handling, transporting,
The world’s first building made from carbon-fiber reinforced concrete starts construction in Germany
BD+C
JUNE 4, 2020
Two months ago, the foundation was poured for CUBE, a 2,200-sf, two-story building on the premises of Technical University Dresden in Germany, that claims to be the world’s first building made entirely of carbon-fiber reinforced concrete.
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.
Two New LEED Pilot Credits Respond to COVID-19
Green Building Law Update
MAY 31, 2020
America is reopening including physically opening its buildings and the U.S. Green Building Council has announced that LEED will play a role in confronting risk in the post coronavirus pandemic era. Last week Mahesh Ramanujam, the President & CEO of USGBC announced in a published letter that the “second generation at USGBC will focus on our relevant and reimagined vision: Healthy people in healthy places equals a healthy economy.
Modular Monitor: What to consider before making the move to offsite construction
Construction Dive
JUNE 1, 2020
While the coronavirus may lead more firms to check out modular building techniques, experts say contractors should thoroughly understand the differences in bidding, scheduling, budgeting and more that go along with them.
How to Pour Concrete in Columns and Walls? [PDF]
The Constructor
JUNE 2, 2020
Pouring concrete in columns and walls needs great caution to ensure the achievement of designated strength and durability. Place the concrete in.
How Will Coronavirus Change Multifamily Design?
Pro Builder
JUNE 5, 2020
How Will Coronavirus Change Multifamily Design? acebulski. Fri, 06/05/2020 - 09:24. The coronavirus is accelerating some multifamily health and wellness trends that were on track before the pandemic began, but it may also bring back some design details such as balconies that were going out of style. Before, an outdoor area may have seemed useless without a view, but now apartment dwellers are finding themselves desperate for any space outside of their units' walls even if they're looking at anot
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.
From the Roof to the Walls: How to Properly Waterproof Homes
GCP Applied Technologies
JUNE 2, 2020
From the Roof to the Walls: How to Properly Waterproof Homes. Phillip.fry@gc…. Tue, 06/02/2020 - 08:45. GCP Applied Technologies. June 10, 2020. Protect Residential Projects from Mother Nature in Three Steps. Builders know that weather isn't what it used to be. Building for quality means building for all weather conditions. Homes need to be able to withstand the worst no matter where they're built.
Coronavirus fallout could increase multifamily construction demand in suburbs
Construction Dive
JUNE 5, 2020
The pandemic has amplified a demographic shift that could affect demand for apartments and condos, according to analysts and construction officials.
How to Determine the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and Total Suspended Solids in the Water?
The Constructor
MAY 31, 2020
How to determine the Total dissolved solids (TDS) and Total suspended solids in the water? Kindly explain it? The post How to Determine the Total.
2020 Housing Giants [Builder Rankings]
Pro Builder
JUNE 3, 2020
2020 Housing Giants [Builder Rankings]. nris. Wed, 06/03/2020 - 14:01. Each annual Housing Giants list is a snapshot in time of builders’ perceived opportunities and challenges. This year is no exception, but the challenges that have emerged are unprecedented. Pro Builder staff. . Pro Builder has been publishing its Housing Giants list for more than 50 years now and, in doing so, has chronicled housing’s ups and downs.
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.
Triax Releases Hard Hat Tags to Monitor Social Distancing and Contact Trace Amid COVID-19
Construction Junkie
JUNE 3, 2020
via Triax. Many construction sites are open after nationwide shelter-in-place orders slowed the industry due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, but it’s still not business as usual. Social distancing efforts still need to be in place, but that can be hard to manage. I have heard stories of at least a few construction site shut downs after a positive test from a worker, causing everyone on site to need to get tested, but wouldn’t it be nice if you could monitor who that person came into contact with?
Moody's: Expect more coronavirus-induced project delays
Construction Dive
JUNE 1, 2020
Some types of construction projects historically are prone to delays, and thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, those delays are about to get worse, according to a new report.
How to Prevent Concrete Curling? [PDF]
The Constructor
JUNE 5, 2020
Concrete curling is a defect observed in concrete slab structures. Curling is the bending of slab edges either upwards or downwards. Curling of.
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