Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The Military’s Project-Management Musts. Alex Headley. Wed, 10/20/2021 - 15:45. Having had the opportunity to train thousands of managers and staff over my 30 years as a consultant, I have always emphasized a key approach to project management: utilizing before action reviews (BARs) and after action reviews (AARs). This article will detail the benefits of these processes and how you can start using them on your projects.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Bryce Austin’s construction cloud security and ransomware defense tips for help developing a plan to stave off cyber threats.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The construction industry has seen a lot of changes in the last decade.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Nonresidential construction has dropped 25% since 2020, while residential construction has boomed. Overall, however, the construction industry in in recovery. Average commercial construction costs have increased 4.5 percent (4.5%), and total cost growth by year-end is project to average 6 (6%) percent. Despite signs of recovery, the labor shortage is a persistent, and unresolved problem that appear to have no solution.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Defining Diligence & Scope of Work. Alex Headley. Fri, 10/22/2021 - 13:35. The wrongful performance of professional services can not only result in hefty financial losses, but also structural damages that can cause many problems, from delays to collapses and loss of life. The errors and/or omissions related to engineering and architectural designs, land surveys, construction management and technical consulting are just a few of the areas where problems can lead to significant professional liabil

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 16, 2021

We all know that the main constituent of concrete is cement, which is obtained by breaking down calcium carbonate (limestone). When carried out on a.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Pavement Preservation Practices – Pavement preservation is broadly acknowledged to provide network-wide benefits such as extending pavement life, enhancing system performance, reducing operation and maintenance costs, and improving safety. However, the performance of each pavement preservation project hinges on many factors. The TRB National Cooperative Highway Research Program’s NCHRP Synthesis 565: Maintenance and Surface Preparation Activities Prior to Pavement Preservation Treat

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Last week brought together the best minds in safety at the 2021 NSC Congress, and Expo held in Orlando, Florida. Thousands of safety professionals descended on the Orange County Convention Center for presentations, discussions, and exhibits, as well as to recognize individuals who have impacted the industry during their careers. While many companies were represented, few were as fortunate to receive the recognition FDRsafety experienced.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 18, 2021

A site manager is one of the central gears of every construction project. You are busy from the time you arrive at work in the morning until you leave at the end of the day, often fighting fires and frantically calling subcontractors or the project manager to get or relay information. Let alone the time spent trying to ensure that all issues are fully documented, nobody arrives on-site in vain and that material orders don’t get delayed, misplaced or even worse damaged.

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Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 16, 2021

Technological innovations have a way of changing pretty much every industry they touch, and security is no different. Today, we’re looking at some of.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Nonresidential construction has dropped 25% since 2020, while residential construction has boomed. Overall, however, the construction industry in in recovery. Average commercial construction costs have increased 4.5 percent (4.5%), and total cost growth by year-end is project to average 6 (6%) percent. Despite signs of recovery, the labor shortage is a persistent, and unresolved problem that appear to have no solution.

Residential 130

Residential Construction Employment Procurement 130

FDR Safety

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Last week brought together the best minds in safety, as the 2021 NSC Congress and Expo was held in Orlando, Florida. Thousands of safety professionals descended on the Orange County Convention Center for presentations, discussions, and exhibits as well as to recognize individuals who have impacted the industry throughout their careers. While many companies were represented, few were as fortunate to receive the recognition FDRsafety experienced.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Independent Living and Aging in Place: Can smart home technology be the key? kcichowicz. Fri, 10/22/2021 - 00:00. Although incorporating high-tech solutions can be daunting for many, there’s been a significant shift in behavior from the baby boomer generation that builders can be sure to take note of: more are relying on voice activated and easy to-use devices, both in the home and beyond. .

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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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The Constructor

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Soil improvement methods are adopted to increase the shear strength and the density of soil, preventing the occurrence of liquefaction and providing.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Pavement Preservation Practices – Pavement preservation is broadly acknowledged to provide network-wide benefits such as extending pavement life, enhancing system performance, reducing operation and maintenance costs, and improving safety. However, the performance of each pavement preservation project hinges on many factors. The TRB National Cooperative Highway Research Program’s NCHRP Synthesis 565: Maintenance and Surface Preparation Activities Prior to Pavement Preservation Treatm

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Documentation Transportation Safety 130

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 22, 2021

MTC's new Mobile, AL, facility will lead to the creation of 75 jobs, has potential for further growth in future. The post MTC Logistics Opens $61 Million Cargo Hub In Alabama appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Single-Family Rentals Are Taking Over the Housing Market. ldeakins. Fri, 10/22/2021 - 09:42. For some, single-family rentals are taking precedence over homeownership. Built-to-rent housing projects are expanding across the United States as real estate competition drives away potential buyers, says The New York Times. Roughly 6% of new single family homes built in the U.S. are rental properties, making home rentals one of the fastest growing sectors of the national housing market.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Abrasion resistance of concrete is one of the measures of its durability.

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Learn Civil Engineering

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The concrete broker sat in with a few concreters who are part of our team to see the qualities that make great concreters. The results may surprise you. It’s not about putting and finishing concrete. Concreter is more than putting up a hammer and pouring concrete every day. Our concreters let us know that although […].

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Balancing customer experience and setting client expectations against your time and budget is a difficult task. It would be best if you had excellent planning, efficient project managing, and perhaps the right amount of staff working to keep customers happy, but not so many people that workers are standing around looking for things to do. If your customers have long wait times, that's good news for you initially—it means your business is popular.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 22, 2021

More House Hunters Are Seeking Out Diverse Neighborhoods. ldeakins. Fri, 10/22/2021 - 10:04. How the housing market is prioritizing inclusivity. As the U.S. housing market adapts to a more diverse national population, developers are pushing for more inclusive housing for ??economically, racially and culturally diverse communities. By including neighborhoods in development planning and blending market-rate homes and affordable units, social considerations are becoming a major aspect of new constr

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 16, 2021

The city of London is set to welcome the country’s largest all-electric, net-zero office in Victoria. The project named 105 Victoria Street.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The cast iron cookware manufacturer will create more than 200 jobs with the expansion of its Marion County operations. The post Lodge Manufacturing Investing $56M In Tennessee Expansion appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 22, 2021

CalEarth has announced that after two years of research, testing, and fundraising they have been issued an ICC-ES number for SuperAdobe Cement Stabilized Earthbags! This is a major accomplishment as the report and supplemental testing data will reassure building departments of the compliance of SuperAdobe with the International Building Code. The report is free to download and provides specific conditions of use including how to build, tamp, mix, in order to achieve the highest structural durabi

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Why Smaller Housing Markets Are Becoming More Popular. ldeakins. Tue, 10/19/2021 - 09:33. More buyers are trading skyscrapers and cars for small town homes with yards. Smaller housing markets outside of big cities are attracting homebuyers looking for affordability and good quality of life while spending more time away from the office throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Realtor.com reports. .

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For construction businesses, scaling operations means taking on greater workloads. Unfortunately, much of the responsibility of managing additional work falls on you and your finance team. Learn how you can navigate the increased complexity of managing more projects without adding headcount. We’re here to share insights into why technology is key to scaling your finance operations.

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Civiconcepts

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) Bar bending schedule is a table form data in which various diameters of steel, the shape of bending, length of each bent and straight portions, angles … Bar Bending Schedule | How To Prepare Bar Bending Schedule Read More ».

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Example of wire tie stretched into a single length of wire to span deep wall cavity, with one end engaged in the wall bracket and the other end engaged in a bed joint of the brick cladding. The exterior façades of a multi-story office building in the southeastern United States had experienced water leakage since soon after construction 20 years ago.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Here is some eye candy that I found at www.facebook.com. The post Woodworking Eye Candy appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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