Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Happy Halloween from all of us at Trimble Viewpoint! Here are a few spooky construction stories and real-world experiences from our customers.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Using Tech to Shape Efficient Jobsites. ccapoccia. Tue, 10/25/2022 - 17:15. Civil contractors are embracing technology on their jobsites to help them deal with the biggest challenges they face. The fall 2022 Civil Quarterly, published by Dodge Data & Analytics in partnership with InfoTech and Hexagon, has data that shows remarkable growth in many on-site technologies in just a two-year time span.
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The Constructor
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Buildings with underground structures are often constructed using the bottom-up approach, where sub-structure and super-structure levels are built one after the other, beginning from the building’s foundation and moving towards the top. Although this traditional approach, known as the bottom-up approach, is straightforward in design and execution, it is not practical for projects with limited […].
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 27, 2022
The work ahead after Hurricane Ian, construction safety, space-aged tech and stamping out racism in construction among October’s top headlines.
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Pro Builder
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Mortgage Rates are Expected to Drop to 5.4% in 2023. Here’s How That Could Affect Home Prices. ecatalano. Tue, 10/25/2022 - 14:03. Housing experts are watching the market and expect growth to be flat this year, as high mortgage rates and fears of a recession continue to affect home prices. For the first time in 20 years, Case-Shiller maintains, home prices fell from June to July.
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The Constructor
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Sewer pipes are the sewer lines that transport all the wastewater produced inside a house to the sewer mains constructed underneath the street. Different types of sewer pipes have been used for ages. Hence, a proper understanding of the different types of obsolete and new sewer pipes can help conduct proper maintenance or design and […]. The post Types of Sewer Pipes appeared first on The Constructor.
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 28, 2022
The ISO 50001-based energy management system is too little too late and fails to address the fundamental issue of rampant economic and environmental waste associated with facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new buildings. Key problems. #1 The program is self-paced. No timelines. #2 The program is no-cost. Since when does no cost associate with value?
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Construction is a vibrant industry full of innovative and talented professionals. But its future relies on the minds and passions of our youngest generations. . At Autodesk, part of our mission is to create a better industry for today and tomorrow. Through our Make It Real program, we encourage young people to engage with their communities by applying the design thinking process to real problems related to construction and the built environment.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 28, 2022
3 Scary Business Situations & How to Face Them. ccapoccia. Fri, 10/28/2022 - 09:16. Let's be real about it: Owning a business can be frightening. The construction industry is confronting a slew of issues from supply chain delays, labor shortages and economic concerns. These conditions put a major strain on businesses. And those aren’t the only obstacles: chilling conversations, creativity killers and ownership fears can haunt any business owner.
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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 Constructor
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Fire resistance is defined as the ability of a passive fire protection system or material to withstand a standard fire resistance test. On the other hand, fire resistance rating (FRR) is the time in minutes or hours for which the construction material or assemblies have withstood a standard fire exposure, under specific test conditions. This article […].
Contractor Bookkeeping
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Small business owners spend an average of eight hours monthly performing payroll functions. That's 12 full days a year that could be spent generating sales, prospecting new business opportunities, improving products or services, or servicing customers. Upgrading or changing your payroll system comes with a ton of attractive benefits. Saving time and money, making everyone's account more manageable, and better integration are all excellent reasons to consider a change.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Prospective Buyers Are Diving Headfirst Into New-Home Purchases to Get Ahead of Rate Hikes. ldeakins. Fri, 10/28/2022 - 10:10. A market correction forced a large share of would-be buyers to put off their home purchasing plans, but with more rate hikes on the horizon, demand for new homes is on the rise. The share of U.S. adults planning a home purchase within a year rose from 13% in the first half of 2022 to 15% in the third quarter, indicating that higher mortgage rates could actually be motiva
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Secure Your Construction Data. ccapoccia. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 15:38. The construction industry is one of the most targeted industries for ransomware attacks, which begs the question: why? Construction businesses of all sizes are enticing to criminals for a variety of reasons, but simply put, they’re vulnerable. The construction industry has embarked on its digital transformation more slowly than others, so many contractors lack the technology and protocols needed to protect against attacks.
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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.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 22, 2022
Mass timber is an engineered wood product formed by gluing or fastening wood panels in layers to achieve exceptional strength and stability. The production is so versatile that it can be used as structural panels, columns, beams, load-bearing structures, or even for interior finishes. The mass timber family of products includes cross-laminated timber (CLT), glue-laminated […].
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 26, 2022
We’ve had a lot of interesting conversations on the Digital Builder podcast, but Episode 34 is particularly unique because it’s the first episode we filmed live. We sat down with Andrew Anagnost , President and CEO at Autodesk, during Autodesk University 2022 to learn about his vision for the AEC sector and what we can do to overcome construction’s most pressing challenges. .
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Demand for New-Home Construction on the Rise as Existing Supply Dwindles. ldeakins. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 10:36. As the supply of existing homes for sale hits a plateau, buyers are instead taking a look at a rising share of newly constructed homes . The share of buyers looking for new construction rose to 21% and 27% in the second and third quarters of 2022 after bottoming out at 19% in the first quarter of the year, NAHB Eye on Housing reports.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 27, 2022
5 Questions About Heavy Equipment Financing. ccapoccia. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 15:46. If you’re purchasing heavy construction equipment this year, you may have some questions about financing your new machine. Let’s break down your options and look at the advantages of each. An equipment lease or loan allows you to borrow money for equipment purchases and make scheduled payments instead of paying upfront, helping to free up cash you can spend on your business.
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Natural Building
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Chiangmai Life Architects has built a new library at the Panyaden International School in Thailand. The library features a complex concentric design with walls that are made up of adobe bricks and bamboo used for the roof, which is topped by thatching. An acrylic cupola is situated at a height of almost 9 m (roughly 30 ft) and it combines with generous glazing to naturally illuminate the space. “The Secondary School Library at Panyaden International School was designed to create an inspiri
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Top-down construction—assembling the floor of a building on the ground and lifting it into place—has long presented a possible alternative to the labor-intensive process of building steel frames, floors, walls and all components of a building at height.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 25, 2022
SmartAsset: How Much Money Do You Need to Make to Pay Rent in Large American Cities? ecatalano. Tue, 10/25/2022 - 14:25. Rising inflation and high interest rates are making housing affordability a challenge for many Americans. According to SmartAsset, renters are spending an average of $1,800 or above for a two-bedroom apartment, nationwide. Housing costs in larger cities like New York and Los Angeles are getting hit even harder, making the cost of living less than comfortable.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 27, 2022
How Fleets Can Minimize Unexpected Downtime. ccapoccia. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 15:55. Breakdowns and major repairs cause the brunt of unexpected downtime for fleets — often due to poor preventive maintenance (PM) compliance. Fleets can minimize unexpected downtime by improving maintenance programs and compliance and creating a breakdown response strategy.
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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.
Work Gearz
OCTOBER 28, 2022
It makes sense that rubber boots are a person’s go-to choice of footwear because they shield the feet from strong rains and messy puddles. They are a practical choice for keeping the feet cool and dry. You must always choose the right fit if you want to wear these chic pairs of rubber boots. However, there are times when you unintentionally purchase boots that are too small or large for your feet.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 25, 2022
City officials seek to re-energize LaSalle Street by providing incentives to convert office building space into apartments and condos. .
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 25, 2022
States Nationwide are Seeing Increase in Jobs - See How Each State Compares. ecatalano. Tue, 10/25/2022 - 14:10. States weigh in on employment situation in September 2022. Overall, in the past year, 5.7 million jobs have been added, representing a full job-market recovery since the COVID-19 pandemic-induced recession. The National Association of Home Builders released a state-level analysis on Monday that detailed the employment data by state across the country.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 27, 2022
4 Ways Planning Helps to Improve Safety on Jobsites. ccapoccia. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 16:04. Working in construction inherently poses a higher risk of on-site accidents and other health and safety hazards off-site. On average, two construction workers die of work-related injuries every day in the United States. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) categorizes falls, caught in- or-between, struck-by and electrocution as the “Focus Four” construction hazards responsible for most jo
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Natural Building
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Sustainability Professor, Steven Moore, wants Queen’s University in Ontario Canada to be a moral and sustainable leader through their actions. Moore said Queen’s should create more gardens on campus. He believes lawns are “ecological deserts” despite being important places to run and play. The University piloted an Employee Community Garden by planting two large communal plots.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 27, 2022
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Pro Builder
OCTOBER 26, 2022
More Than Half of Homeowners Are Making Their Homes More Resilient Due to Climate Risks. ecatalano. Wed, 10/26/2022 - 11:14. According to Redfin, 58% of homeowners are investing to ensure their homes can withstand current and future climate threats, with one-third of homeowners spending $5,000 or more. In a recent survey that Redfin sent out to approximately 1,000 homeowners, results showed that extreme heat was the most common climate risk that homeowners felt vulnerable from.
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