Lets Build
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
COVID-19 hit the construction industry hard. Fortunately, in 2021 the turbulence has subsided. With this comes construction trends that may become the new standard practice for 2022. Here are some trends that deserve a deeper dive. 1. 3D printing. The 3D printing market is growing at an accelerated rate as developers turn to more affordable, sustainable, and readily accessible sources.
Construction Marketing
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Marketing your business can put you in high demand in your community. Higher material prices make customers choosier about which projects they want to start. As a result, some reduce the scope of existing projects, which can leave construction companies with fewer jobs. Competition is already fierce, but by marketing your business online with the emphasis on the right things, you can ensure a steady stream of clients who want your services.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Mobile construction analytics and business intelligence tools are being expanded for use in the field. Read more.
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
A shipping container home is made from steel containers used for transporting goods on ships. These units are large, reusable, intermodal containers.
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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.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Current trends in Job Order Contracting Process Improvement are enabling improve cost management. Collaborative planning, procurement, and project delivery teams. Improve owner leadership and support. Less dependence upon third party consultants. No excessive fees for JOC products and services based upon a percentage of construction volume. Mutually beneficial outcomes for owners and design-builders. via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us – Locally researched detailed line item construction c
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
New guidance on infrastructure projects, environmental rules, collective bargaining, construction workforce gaps and more made headlines in February.
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Quantity takeoff in construction estimates the quantities for a contract from the drawings and construction plans to forecast the upcoming.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Sometimes it can be beneficial to look at how not to run JOC Program! How NOT to run a JOC Program – 1. (Graphics Source: JOC Audit, City of Long Beach, City Auditor). via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us – Locally researched detailed construction cost data and LEAN JOC Program solutions. The post How NOT to run a JOC Program appeared first on 4BT.
Contractor Bookkeeping
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
When you run your own business, it's tempting to take on every responsibility. There are many reasons for doing so: you want something done a specific way because you don't have the time to explain how to do it or because you're not sure someone else can handle the task. Delegating saves you valuable time and energy. Sharing duties with your team also fosters a sense of responsibility, engages them, and helps them develop their skills.
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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.
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
How Technology Could Combat a Construction Labor Shortage. ldeakins. Tue, 02/22/2022 - 10:19. In the throes of the ‘Great Resignation,’ all eyes fall to the technological coworkers of the future. In a season of economic recovery post-pandemic, an ongoing labor shortage is hurting small businesses and entire industries alike, but workforce technology may offer a quick solution, according to Forbes.
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Planned preventive maintenance (PPM) is a type of preventive or preventative maintenance (PM) that is a systematic approach for maintaining the.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Job Order Contracting is a LEAN process and should never be used to simply speed procurement or bypass critical assurances against improper practices. Many public sector organizations don’t have a complete view of their JOC processes. FIVE issues associated with inefficient and ineffective JOC PROCESSES. Higher Costs. Less Organizational Efficiency.
Civiconcepts
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
What Is Stucco? Stucco is made of Portland cement, sand, water, fiber, pigments, Hydraulic cement, and lime. It is applied as a stucco finish on the exterior phase of the … What Is Stucco | 7 Types of Stucco Finishes | Types of Stucco Materials | Best Stucco Finish For Home | Stucco Finishes | StuccoTextures | Modern Stucco Finishes ?
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.
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Energy-Efficiency Road Map: Whole-Building Envelope Sealing. ibush. Wed, 02/23/2022 - 10:07. This aerosol-based solution for home air sealing can help new and existing homes and buildings achieve stringent thresholds for airtightness. Eric Werling. Homes and buildings consume 40% of the nation’s energy. On average, 30% of this precious energy is wasted, according to the U.S.
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 19, 2022
A dream home may mean many things for many people, but customizing it based on the construction and design may be a real challenge. First, you need.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Sometimes it can be beneficial to look at how not to run JOC Program! How NOT to run a JOC Program – 1 (Graphics Source: JOC Audit, City of Long Beach, City Auditor) via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us – Locally researched detailed construction cost data and LEAN JOC Program solutions. The post How NOT to run a JOC Program appeared first on 4BT.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Construction innovations are progressing rapidly, and the industry now has a tremendous amount of resources to advance construction technology. Construction tech funding hit a record high of $2.1 billion in 2021 —a 100% increase from the year before. . These investments in innovations pay off significantly; research shows that firms that are rated as “digitally savvy” outperform companies by as much as 48% on revenue and 15% on net margin.
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.
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
The Home Sales Process: To Chunk or Not to Chunk? ibush. Tue, 02/22/2022 - 10:38. The home sales process is complex; chunking is one way sales professionals can make the homebuying journey more manageable for their customers. Sandra Gurvis. As a business professional, you may know “chunking” without even realizing it. Basically, it’s a method of breaking down complex or difficult tasks into smaller, more manageable pieces, not only making the multi-step process of home sales more manageable, but
Civiconcepts
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
What Is Plywood? Plywood is engineering wood that is made up of glueing several layers of wood together. Also, there are different types of plywood used for furniture like cabinets, … 15 Different Types of Plywood | What Is Plywood and Their Types | 15 Best Types of Plywood for Furniture Read More ».
Learn Civil Engineering
FEBRUARY 19, 2022
Importance of quantity estimation in a project Estimating quantity of different material in a construction project helps in to give the stakeholder of the project an idea of the quantity required for different material in the project which indeed makes it easy to plan for the same so that the project cost can be estimated […].
Jobsite with Procore
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
In 1991, Gil Andres founded ANDRES Construction to better serve the growing construction market in his home state of Texas. The company’s initial focus was primarily private schools and churches.
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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.
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Mortgage Rates Near 4% For the First Time Since 2019. ldeakins. Mon, 02/21/2022 - 10:22. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate is quickly approaching 4%, threatening to push a growing number of buyers out of an inflated housing market. After consecutive weekly gains at the start of 2022, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 3.92% during the week ending February 17, Realtor.com reports.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
This year certainly feels more optimistic than years past, and March is showing up with a long list of in-person events across the US. With no shortage of networking and learning opportunities this month, you’ll find construction events happening from California to New York, and every time zone in between. In fact, you can find us at several of them, both regional and national.
Learn Civil Engineering
FEBRUARY 19, 2022
To calculate the quantity of cement, sand, and aggregate quantity in concrete, we need to have the volume and the grade of the concrete structure of which we want the quantity. Step 1: Calculating the dry volume out of the wet volume of the concrete by multiplying the wet volume of concrete with 1.54 (1.54 […].
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Unions and contractors are looking to attract more women and people of color to construction.
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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.
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
3 Porch Projects to Complete This Winter. rrocha. Tue, 02/22/2022 - 12:57. No matter the time of year, homeowners can take advantage of their outdoor spaces with the right planning and tools. Below are three porch projects homeowners can take on this winter as temperatures start to warm. . 1. Give the front door a facelift. . Upgrading the front door is an easy way to instantly boost a home’s curb appeal and overall look.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Evaluating a subcontractor’s health before awarding work has become more important than ever for general contractors. For one thing, circumstances can change quickly in today’s uncertain construction industry. For another, work delays from 2021 are likely to impact the risk of subcontractor default in 2022 and beyond. . The following standard financial ratios can help risk management teams evaluate potential trade partners during the subcontractor qualification process.
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Boston-area mechanical contractor, E.M. Duggan, has relied on prefabrication for 55 years, and post-pandemic, the investment is even more cost-justified.
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