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The Future of the Connected Jobsite

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Marcum’s Chuck Schwartz highlights the benefits and challenges of connected construction jobsites. In a recent Viewpoint podcast, The Future of the Connected Jobsite , Chuck Schwartz, Director of Business Development at Marcum LLC, discusses how getting accurate, real-time data to and from the field offers construction organizations a valuable future by connecting jobsites.

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How to increase productivity without increasing headcount

Construction Dive

Manage more work and protect your bottom line — all with the same staff you have today.

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How to do Consultancy in Construction? Features and Benefits

The Constructor

Consultancy in construction is performed by a group of professionals designated as consultants. Consultants are appointed by the client in order to.

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Why Safety Technology Could be Defeating its Purpose & How Operators Can Help

Construction Business Owner

Topics like telematics, hybrid-powered equipment, electric power and autonomous operation usually get all of the attention and glory, but the safe operation of machinery has been, and continues to be, the top priority for equipment manufacturers.

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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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Putting Paper in Its Place

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Paper and construction do not mix. Why? Because construction deals with projects that are larger than life with a thousand moving parts and paper simply can’t keep up. There was a time when paper was the way to go for managing documents, RFIs, submittals and processes like payroll, time-off requests and job costing. But those days are over. By removing paper and manual entry from day-to-day processes, contractors can save significant amounts of time and money (just check out our blog post on 7 w

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Points to Remember for Mortar in Brickwork Construction

The Constructor

Various grades of mortar such as M1, M2 etc. are used in brickwork construction. Lime mortar and cement mortar are two types of mortar generally used.

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The Top 3 Safety Factors Affecting Construction Teams Today

Construction Business Owner

With the ever-increasing focus on safety in the construction industry, it is important to consider safety from a broad perspective. A recent set of studies by Dodge Data & Analytics, published in the Contractor Use of Safety Best Practices SmartMarket Brief, revealed several ways for contractors to better address safety, both on their projects and within their companies.

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The Future of the Connected Jobsite

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Marcum’s Chuck Schwartz highlights the benefits and challenges of connected construction jobsites.

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OSHA is asking for input on the Control of Hazardous Energy

FDR Safety

On May 20, 2019, OSHA published an RFI asking for input on the Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO) as shown below. [link]. The control of hazardous energy is regulated under OSHA’s control of hazardous energy (Lockout/Tagout) standard. The standard’s purpose is to protect workers from the dangers of hazardous energy. This RFI seeks information regarding two areas where modernizing the Lockout/Tagout standard might better promote worker safety without additional burdens to employers: c

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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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Raft Foundation- Design Requirements and Applicability

The Constructor

A raft or mat foundation is a sizable concrete slab or slab and beam system which support all the loads of superstructure through walls or columns in.

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Why It's Time to Update Your Jobsite Crew's SOS Devices

Construction Business Owner

Knowing where employees are in the field can be a priceless tool in the face of an emergency. If a large-scale accident occurs at a jobsite, a manager can easily "check-in” on the locations of employees carrying SOS or panic buttons. Stay up to date on new tech for panic buttons and how the move from 3G to 4G and 5G could affect your safety tech.

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Autodesk machine learning tool ranks jobsite risks

Construction Dive

Construction IQ algorithms pore through thousands of safety and quality issues to steer project leads and executives toward those that are most urgent.

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Putting Paper in Its Place

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Paper and construction do not mix.

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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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Segregation of Concrete – Causes and Prevention

The Constructor

Segregation of concrete is separation of ingredients of concrete from each other. Causes and prevention of segregation of concrete are.

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The Top 3 Safety Factors Affecting Construction Teams Today

Construction Business Owner

With the ever-increasing focus on safety in the construction industry, it is important to consider safety from a broad perspective. A recent set of studies by Dodge Data & Analytics, published in the Contractor Use of Safety Best Practices SmartMarket Brief, revealed several ways for contractors to better address safety, both on their projects and within their companies.

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Robots tie rebar at startup Toggle

Construction Dive

The automated system could boost productivity and halve labor costs, says the firm, which is engaged on large-scale New York City civil infrastructure projects.

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What are BIM objects?

Lets Build

What are BIM objects and how can you benefit in construction management? BIM or Building Information Modeling is the future of construction. Using BIM, you can break down silos that hinder collaborative engagement – thus, allowing information to flow seamlessly among different construction stakeholders. BIM aims to make information accessible, instantly, across the board to.

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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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4 Types of Septic Tank Materials

The Constructor

Septic tank is a tank which collects sewage and treats it by bacterial decomposition. It is generally located underground. For a better septic.

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Why Safety Technology Could be Defeating its Purpose & How Operators Can Help

Construction Business Owner

Topics like telematics, hybrid-powered equipment, electric power and autonomous operation usually get all of the attention and glory, but the safe operation of machinery has been, and continues to be, the top priority for equipment manufacturers.

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The top 10 reasons contractor succession planning has evolved

Construction Dive

Societal and economic forces like the labor shortage and the rise of technology have changed the way construction business owners plan their next steps.

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We need to collect more data and it goes through digital adoption

Lets Build

As a continuation of our European ConTech Summit coverage, this time we dive into the insightful keynote speech of Thomas Goubau, CCO at LetsBuild. In his presentation, Thomas Goubau referred to the importance of data for the digital transformation of the construction industry. The ConTech sector is expected to play a decisive role in this.

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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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Strut Test to Determine Euler’s Buckling Load of Strut

The Constructor

Strut test is used to determine the Euler’s buckling load of the strut. Struts are long, slender columns that fail by buckling some time before.

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Why It's Time to Update Your Jobsite Crew's SOS Devices

Construction Business Owner

Knowing where employees are in the field can be a priceless tool in the face of an emergency. If a large-scale accident occurs at a jobsite, a manager can easily "check-in” on the locations of employees carrying SOS or panic buttons. Stay up to date on new tech for panic buttons and how the move from 3G to 4G and 5G could affect your safety tech.

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Construction takeaways from OSHA's July 2019 updates

Construction Dive

Revisions announced last week will not be applicable to every contractor, but all fall under the rules by which every contractor must abide.

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Real estate learns to share

BD+C

Uber. Amazon. AirBnB. WeWork. Common. These are some of the prominent brands and business platforms that have come to define the “shared” or “gig” economy in the U.S. and beyond. They are reflections of and responses to societal and behavioral changes in the ways that people want to live, work, and play. Their success is linked inextricably to the ubiquity of mobile tools that connect users to the Internet that, as one AEC firm put it, “is the circulation system of the shared economy.”.

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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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Modes of Concrete Work Measurement at Construction Sites

The Constructor

Measurement of concrete works at construction is on of the crucial task that need to be conducted adequately and carefully. This is because.

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Fifty years of JCB wheeled loaders

Digger Blog

JCB may be synonymous with the backhoe loader but in 2019 it celebrates 50 years of manufacturing wheeled loading shovels. JCB may be synonymous with the backhoe loader but in 2019 it celebrates 50 years of manufacturing wheeled loading shovels.

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FERC approves fourth train at $14B Freeport LNG terminal

Construction Dive

KBR won a fixed-price engineering, procurement and construction contract for the Texas expansion this month and will oversee the up to five-year build-out.