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What is Batching of Concrete? & Types of Batching of Concrete Methods

Civiconcepts

Concrete is a multipurpose, long-lasting, environmentally friendly, and inexpensive material as well as a globally recognized construction material. To produce better quality concrete, the components of concrete must be calculated … What is Batching of Concrete? & Types of Batching of Concrete Methods Read More ».

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Plumbers Saving the Health of Texans

Contractor Magazine

Volunteers left their businesses and journeyed to Texas to restore running water to the elderly and under-resourced, disabled and uninsured residents.

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Residential projects: 5 mistakes project managers don’t know they are making

Lets Build

Many project managers in repetitive residential projects tell us that they have to spend up to 50% of their time each week on planning. Their programme is stuck on MS Project and to update it they have to go through countless WhatsApp notifications, emails, or phone calls. It doesn’t take much before they get buried under a mountain of admin work. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects.

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Protecting Your Business & Recovering From a Major Loss

Construction Business Owner

Protecting Your Business & Recovering From a Major Loss. Alex Headley. Mon, 04/05/2021 - 07:30. The still-evolving circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic paired with construction’s already demanding work environment has the industry operating at the height of caution and risk management. Much of the more recent workplace safety risks have been centered on employees, with unprecedented safety measures being put in place on the jobsite and renewed efforts to monitor and mitigate health risks and e

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Optimize Construction Projects with CMiC’s Industry-Leading ERP

Construction project managers face constant challenges, from delayed schedules to fragmented workflows. CMiC’s ERP transforms how projects are managed, providing a unified system for financials, scheduling, and collaboration. With tools for real-time insights, cost control, and document management, CMiC empowers managers to make confident decisions.

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Exposure Conditions Affecting the Durability of Concrete

The Constructor

Different exposure conditions are established based on the degree of severity of the environmental conditions of the area in which the structure is.

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How Specialty Contractors Can Make Sense of Real-Time Construction Analytics

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How specialty contractors use real-time construction data and analytics to improve profitability and productivity in 2021.

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Data Analytics Create a Safer Jobsite

Construction Business Owner

Data Analytics Create a Safer Jobsite. Alex Headley. Fri, 04/09/2021 - 07:30. Of the 5,333 workplace fatalities that occurred in 2019, nearly 20% of victims were in the construction industry. Serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) in the construction industry have remained consistently high in recent years, and safety continues to be a top priority for employers in 2021.

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Delhi Noida International Airport set to be India’s Greenest Airport

The Constructor

India is all set to begin the construction of its greenest airport on the outskirts of Greater Noida in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The Delhi Noida.

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Solving Facilities Repair, Reno, New Build Knowledge Problems, Process Problems, Data Problems, and Management Problems

Job Order Contracting

We are solving facilities repair, reno, new build Knowledge Problems, Process Problems, Data Problems, and Management Problems. People, Process, and Information Solve Problems. What You Can Do. People, Process, and Information Solve Problems, not technology. Building competent internal and external teams and having them working toward common, mutually beneficial goals, via an established robust process is the ONLY pathway to consistent BEST VALUE outcomes.

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Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros

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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RJM Construction Finds a Single Source of Data Truth Through ViewpointOne

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Minnesota contractor turns to connected ViewpointOne suite to effectively manage change during the pandemic and meet real-time construction demands.

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Starting a Sound & Straightforward Safety Program

Construction Business Owner

Starting a Sound & Straightforward Safety Program. Alex Headley. Thu, 04/08/2021 - 07:30. As a business owner, your plate is full — from prospecting new clients and fleet management to team member development and customer service. With your day-to-day demands, it can be difficult to find time to review or enhance your business’s safety program. However, this is a critical component to both business operations and employee wellness.

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What is Big Data in Construction?

The Constructor

The construction industry has been generating a great amount of data that comes from completed construction projects, designs, machinery, supply.

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MasterFormat Construction Cost Estimating

Job Order Contracting

MasterFormat Construction Cost Estimating combined and current locally researched is a requirement for efficient, best value, construction planning, procurement, and project delivery, CSI Masterformat is a data architecture that can be readily expanded to cover virtually any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new construction task, including variants to account for quantities, means and methods, etc.

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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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Three Tech Companies Choose San Antonio For HQs, Expansion

Business Facilities

Skipcart, Matthews International and SafeRide Health will create a total of more than 250 new jobs in the region. - Read: Three Tech Companies Choose San Antonio For HQs, Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Data Analytics Create a Safer Jobsite

Construction Business Owner

Data Analytics Create a Safer Jobsite. Alex Headley. Fri, 04/09/2021 - 07:30. Of the 5,333 workplace fatalities that occurred in 2019, nearly 20% of victims were in the construction industry. Serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) in the construction industry have remained consistently high in recent years, and safety continues to be a top priority for employers in 2021.

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In what case is a Shear Key provided in Foundation?

The Constructor

In what case is a Shear Key provided in Foundation? The post In what case is a Shear Key provided in Foundation? appeared first on The Constructor.

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Job Order Contracting Doesn’t Have to be Complex or Expensive

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting doesn’t have to be complex or expensive. The numerous, ongoing facilities repair and construction project facing real property owners and facilities management professionals unfortunately have a high probability of failure. 80%-90% are late, over-budget, or basically a train wreck for one or more participants. While there are many reasons why projects fail, it is the project delivery method and owner leadership and culture that ultimately is the primary cause.

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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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Utah: Good To Great

Business Facilities

Box Elder County, Utah is consistently learning and growing, with more and more to offer the business community. - Read: Utah: Good To Great at BusinessFacilities.com.

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January 2021 Construction Industry Stats

Construction Business Owner

January 2021 Construction Industry Stats. Alex Headley. Wed, 04/07/2021 - 09:54. The Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics each month from several sources, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau, to give you a better understanding of the current state of affairs for the construction industry.

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Construction Technologies for Erection of Balanced Cantilever Bridge

The Constructor

A balanced cantilever bridge is mostly constructed for cast-in-place and precast segmental bridges. While cast-in-place segmental bridges are.

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Steel Erection Underway for UVM Firestone Medical Research Building

PC Construction

The Firestone Medical Research Building reached a key milestone on March 15 when steel erection began forming the building’s frame. The 62,500-square-foot, four-story Medical Research Building has started to take shape over the past few. The post Steel Erection Underway for UVM Firestone Medical Research Building first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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Simplify Complex Financial Workflows with CMiC’s Powerful Tools

Designed specifically for construction finance professionals, CMiC’s ERP delivers the tools needed to manage projects with precision. Integrated job costing ensures real-time visibility into expenses, while automated progress billing accelerates cash flow. Revenue recognition compliance tools automate revenue recognition, and powerful analytics provide actionable insights.

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Lineage Logistics Investing $42M In Port Of New Orleans Expansion

Business Facilities

The expansion of Lineage Logistics' Port of New Orleans cold-storage facility will create 50 new jobs and support the state's $1.6 billion poultry industry. - Read: Lineage Logistics Investing $42M In Port Of New Orleans Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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The New Preconstruction Advantage: Connected Quantification & Model Coordination in a Common Data Environment

Construction Business Owner

The New Preconstruction Advantage: Connected Quantification & Model Coordination in a Common Data Environment. Perform 2D/3D takeoffs & BIM coordination in a single software solution. Greg Ragsdale. Mon, 04/05/2021 - 16:08. What exactly determines the success of each construction project? Certainly, projects aren’t declared a success simply because they’ve hit the finish line.

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Construction bidding activity ticks up in February

BD+C

The Blue Book Network Velocity Index ticked up 0.5% to 100.9 in February from a revised 100.5 in January (December 2018 = 100). This the most stable the Index has been since before the pandemic began. . The Blue Book Network Velocity Index is a measure of month-to-month changes in bidding activity in The Blue Book Network, accounting for seasonality, providing a leading indicator of construction spending to inform critical decision making. . .

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Liebherr Launches Electric Excavators for Quarry Work in Europe

Construction Equipment

The R 976-E electric crawler excavator, along with the R 980 SME-E, replace the ER 974 B for mine and quarry extraction. The electric excavators are produced by Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar, France, and are not converted diesel machines.

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How General Contractors Can Drive Growth Without Increasing Headcount

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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BRS Offroad Establishing HQ, Manufacturing Facility In Tennessee

Business Facilities

The offroad and luxury camper manufacturer will invest nearly $2 million and create 115 jobs in Hohenwald, TN. - Read: BRS Offroad Establishing HQ, Manufacturing Facility In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Help for Getting Home Appraisals to Reflect Rising Costs

Pro Builder

Help for Getting Home Appraisals to Reflect Rising Costs. mbeirne. Mon, 04/05/2021 - 09:10. NAHB Housing Policy Briefing | NAHB offers help for builders to get appraisals to reflect building materials' rising costs; the HMI shows builder confidence took a hit from concern about soaring costs. National Association of Home Builders. As lumber prices soar to record highs, new-home appraisals have become a growing concern as existing standards don’t always acknowledge the impact of higher materials

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Lendlease achieves net-zero carbon in Boston, Chicago multifamily portfolio

BD+C

Lendlease and its partner Aware Super, a superannuation fund, say the global real estate company’s multifamily portfolio in Boston and Chicago has been verified as “net zero carbon.”. New projects in New York City and Los Angeles are on track to achieve the same goal as construction gets underway. The company achieved net zero through a combination of efficient design to reduce electric usage by making systems operate more efficiently and through the purchase of carbon offsets.

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