Civiconcepts
AUGUST 4, 2021
What Is Concrete Spalling? The phenomenon in which Concrete Surface undergoes flaking or peeling near the surface portion of the finished slab, which may further extend to the top layer … What Is Concrete Spalling | Concrete Spalling Repair | Concrete Spalling Repair Methods | Concrete Spalling Cause Read More ».
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 4, 2021
Follow this regularly updated "live blog" for the latest insights into construction industry metrics, trends and more.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
The Constructor
AUGUST 3, 2021
When termites form a colony and build their nests or mounds in a building, the structure becomes termite-infested. Termite infestation can affect a.
Pro Builder
AUGUST 3, 2021
4 Ways to Do Outdoor Living on Small Lots. cbroderick. Tue, 08/03/2021 - 09:00. These efficient solutions provide great amenities for both relaxation and exercise. Larry W. Garnett, FAIBD, House Review Lead Designer. The outdoor living trend has steadily been gaining momentum for a number of years as designers and builders respond to client requests to merge indoor and outdoor spaces.
Advertisement
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.
Contractor Bookkeeping
AUGUST 6, 2021
Every business needs a financial plan. Your financial plan gives you a way to monitor and review your cash flow, make adjustments to your spending, and anticipate any upcoming economic issues. It can also make you more prepared to request funding or find investors so you can bring more money into your construction business. Although many business owners are aware that financial planning is essential, it is often overlooked.
Professional Constructor Central brings together the best content for construction professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
|
The Constructor
AUGUST 6, 2021
Nowadays, if a building does not have stand-out features in its design, it will not sell at a good price. This makes it important for the building.
Pro Builder
AUGUST 3, 2021
4 Diverse Live/Work Designs. cbroderick. Tue, 08/03/2021 - 12:00. Larry W. Garnett, FAIBD, House Review Lead Designer. In the years before suburban sprawl, with its shopping malls and big-box stores, downtown cores were lined with street-level grocery stores, bakeries, and offices, with apartments above, often occupied by the shop owner. This arrangement reduced a “work commute” to a set of stairs.
Natural Building
AUGUST 6, 2021
Bamboo strands are hand-woven to form this 140-metre-long canopy sheltering visitors of the Impression Sanjie Liu light show on an island in Yangshuo’s Li River. A number of spherical pavilions designed to resemble lanterns are finished in the same latticework and supported by load-bearing bamboo lengths that were soaked and scorched so they could be bent into shape. 17-metre trusses were fabricated on-site and lifted into position with a crane to create a sports hall for Thailand’s
Advertisement
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
AUGUST 6, 2021
Spalling of concrete is a breakaway of the concrete surface, extending to the top layers of reinforcing steel. It leaves the concrete surface patchy.
Pro Builder
AUGUST 6, 2021
2021 Pro Builder Top 100 Products. ibush. Fri, 08/06/2021 - 07:00. The Top 100 is Pro Builder 's annual recap of the building products readers wanted to know more about during the past year. From windows to water generators, these 100 products and building materials piqued reader interest for a range of reasons. innovation, energy efficiency, time-savings, good looks, durability, and more. .
BD+C
AUGUST 5, 2021
Q2 Stadium, a new 20,000-seat stadium for Austin FC, has completed construction. The Gensler-designed project capitalizes on its natural landscape, the city’s cultural heritage, and its tech-forward growth.
Civil Lead
AUGUST 1, 2021
What is Grade Beam? A concrete beam is designed to transfer the load coming from the bearing wall into the. Read more.
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.
The Constructor
AUGUST 5, 2021
Everyone likes to renovate their homes once in a while. This is primarily because of rusty walls or water leakages from roofs and floor cracks.
Pro Builder
AUGUST 6, 2021
8 Ways to Reflect Daily Lifestyle Needs in Your Floor Plans. cbroderick. Fri, 08/06/2021 - 09:03. On HorizonTV this week, architect Deryl Patterson of Housing Design Matters shares eight daily lifestyle solutions that make life easier for occupants, including messy kitchens, welcome home valets, and power pantries. “If you think about coming home from work or school, you’ve just been through traffic, or maybe away on deployment, coming home should be a special event,” says Patterson.
BD+C
AUGUST 4, 2021
Mass timber is an ideal material for structures designed for deconstruction and offers continued carbon storage after the expiration of the building’s lifespan, as well as removing material from the waste stream.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 2, 2021
After detailed text of bipartisan group's 2,700-page bill is released, construction and engineering groups are eagerly delving through what is by far the most important infrastructure legislation in years.
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.
The Constructor
AUGUST 5, 2021
Possible freezing of freshly placed concrete in cold weather conditions is a primary concern for contractors and engineers. This is because freezing.
Pro Builder
AUGUST 5, 2021
3 Inconvenient Truths About ‘Buy Online’. ibush. Thu, 08/05/2021 - 07:00. Exclusively online home sales can’t happen until home builders tackle these key issues. Kevin Oakley, Contributing Editor. One of the biggest areas of interest in home building during the last two years has been the concept of “buy online.” After all, we’ve been purchasing items online for more than a decade now—why not a new-construction home?
BD+C
AUGUST 2, 2021
AT&T Discovery District, the transformation of AT&T’s global headquarters into an immersive, mixed-use destination, has completed after five years in the making in downtown Dallas. The project is a redevelopment of a corporate campus that allows for new growth in the city’s core.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 6, 2021
Despite the overall gain, some nonresidential construction segments still show job losses in July.
Advertisement
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.
The Constructor
AUGUST 3, 2021
Highways England aims to start its net-zero road enhancement scheme by 2025 in order to reduce the carbon year-on-year and deliver net-zero road.
Pro Builder
AUGUST 5, 2021
Find a Rock and Focus on It. ibush. Thu, 08/05/2021 - 07:00. When we bought our house, the previous owners left behind an old but serviceable 11-cubic-foot garden cart, which we have used countless times to haul fill dirt, compost, amended soils, gravel, rolls of sod, and wood chips from my pickup in the driveway to the backyard. It’s a workhorse, no doubt.
BD+C
AUGUST 6, 2021
The construction industry added 11,000 jobs between June and July but nonresidential construction employment remains far below pre-pandemic levels, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today. Association officials said nonresidential construction has been affected by declining demand for projects, particularly for public infrastructure work, and urged Congress to quickly pass the new bipartisan infrastructure measure.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 6, 2021
The U.S. had "significant growth in workloads within all market segments," says RICS Construction Monitor second quarter report.
Advertisement
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.
The Constructor
AUGUST 2, 2021
Electricity is a crucial resource when it comes to construction work.
Pro Builder
AUGUST 5, 2021
Industry's Skilled Labor Shortage Worse Than Pre-Pandemic. cbroderick. Thu, 08/05/2021 - 10:35. There were 50% more construction job openings between May and June 2021 than before the pandemic, with most positions remaining open for an average of 24 days. The skilled labor shortage has been an ongoing issue in the industry for years, and it's only worsened during the pandemic, according to data from PeopleReady Skilled Trades.
BD+C
AUGUST 5, 2021
The new $40.4 million Roadrunner Athletics Center of Excellence (RACE) has opened on the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) campus. RACE is the latest milestone in the university’s multi-tiered project that will enable the success of student-athletes and provide state-of-the-art recreational facilities to the San Antonio Community.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
98 
Let's personalize your content