Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 11, 2021
Stories from five contractors on why making the move to the cloud has helped them become the construction companies they want to be.
Civil Lead
AUGUST 9, 2021
Standard Brick Size and Its Importance Bricks are artificial stones that are usually made up of clay. Bricks are one. Read more.
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Safety Services Company
AUGUST 12, 2021
Best practices get a bad rap. It seems like a lot of the conversations today are centered around “why you should move beyond best practices,” or “why best practices aren’t enough.” And there is for sure some truth to those statements. But best practices are there for a reason, and a lot of times companies either brush them aside, or are so determined to move beyond best practices that they end up getting themselves in trouble.
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 9, 2021
Your Qualities Drive Relationship Quality. Alex Headley. Mon, 08/09/2021 - 07:30. The construction industry is one of the oldest in the world. It began when humans developed the ability to reason: the cognitive ability to draw a conclusion based on the experience or use of tools or other available material. Early humans reasoned that rocks could be transformed and used as a tool, and thus built the first condominiums, then called caves.
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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.
The Constructor
AUGUST 8, 2021
A rain gutter is a simple arrangement used in a building’s water discharge system. It is also called gutter or guttering, a trough or channel that.
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Business Facilities
AUGUST 12, 2021
Collaboration and connections: partnerships—and large infrastructure projects—are key components of York County, NE’s development strategy. The post Primed For Expansion In York County, Nebraska appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 12, 2021
How Soft Skills & Leadership Development can Drive Measurable Results & a High-Performing Workforce. Alex Headley. Thu, 08/12/2021 - 09:00. Equipping a construction workforce with soft skills to improve productivity is further supported by data recently released by researcher and global leadership authority, Dr. Joseph Folkman. Folkman found that manager ratings of individual contributors with top quartile hard and soft skills outperform employees with below-average soft skills or below-average
The Constructor
AUGUST 10, 2021
A retractable roof structure is a type of structure in which a part or the entire portion of the roof can be moved or retracted to use the facility.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 8, 2021
The current conditions of America’s schools are far from acceptable. (Source: 2020, GAO Report – K-12 EDUCATION School Districts Frequently Identified Multiple Building Systems Needing Updates or Replacement GAO-20-494). “In the last year, several school districts across the country have temporarily closed schools due to hazardous conditions of the school buildings that can pose health and safety risks to students, teachers, and staff.
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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.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 11, 2021
Montrose Environmental Group will add 90 jobs as it expands its existing facility in North Little Rock to house its growing Arkansas team. - Read: Montrose Relocating Principal Executive Offices To Arkansas at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 12, 2021
Building the Bench. Alex Headley. Thu, 08/12/2021 - 09:00. Many find the day-to-day experience of the construction industry to be uniquely challenging, rewarding, complex and, occasionally, infuriating. Witnessing interpersonal negotiations and conflict resolution efforts between trades while working to manage on-site issues helps to quickly develop an appreciation for teaching self-leadership and communication skills to every employee.
The Constructor
AUGUST 13, 2021
Corrosion of steel bars is highly detrimental for reinforced concrete elements and might undermine their serviceability and even cause structural.
Contractor Bookkeeping
AUGUST 13, 2021
Solid cash flow management is vital to ensuring your business survives, but not everyone understands what cash flow is or how to manage it. That's likely what makes it a leading cause of stress for construction business owners. Cash flow refers to the movement of money into and out of your business. It's based on the amount of money you bring in minus the amount you spend.
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.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 9, 2021
Global biotech company Amgen will invest $550 million to build a manufacturing facility in Holly Springs, NC. - Read: New Amgen Manufacturing Facility To Create 355 Jobs In North Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 10, 2021
Leading for Performance. Alex Headley. Tue, 08/10/2021 - 16:00. Motivating your people is hard. Sure, you’d like to increase their productivity to protect your margins, which can be tight on some projects. But what’s in it for them? Why would they choose to work harder, if only to make your business a little more profitable?
The Constructor
AUGUST 11, 2021
Brick on-edge flooring is developed based on the concept that bricks laid on edge give a better performance than when laid flat. The burnt clay.
BD+C
AUGUST 12, 2021
Taco Bell Defy, an innovative new Taco Bell restaurant design that will “defy norms and define the future,” is set to break ground in Brooklyn Park, Minn., later this year. The 3,000-sf, two-story restaurant concept features a first-of-its-kind Vertical Works-licensed design with a footprint that will be smaller than or equal to existing store footprints but have the ability to serve more customers.
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.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 12, 2021
TGS Cedar Port Industrial Park is the largest master-planned, rail-and-barge-served industrial park in the U.S., offering industry-leading access for distribution, manufacturing and terminal users. The post Cedar Port: Largest U.S. Industrial Park, With The Best Infrastructure appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Pro Builder
AUGUST 13, 2021
Zillow Predicts Price Increases Through Summer 2022. cbroderick. Fri, 08/13/2021 - 09:01. Though recent reports say there’s a cooldown happening for the housing market, Zillow predicts home prices will not start to slow until summer 2022. Zillow economists believe home values will increase 5.2% by October, reach an increase of 8.2% by December, and hit a 12.1% increase by July 2022 before prices will dip.
The Constructor
AUGUST 10, 2021
The Hilda L Solis Care First Village is a housing complex in Los Angeles made of shipping containers for people experiencing homelessness. The.
BD+C
AUGUST 13, 2021
A nexus of growing demand for charter schools and a pandemic-driven increase in commercial vacancies is presenting adaptive reuse opportunities to developers and AEC firms. Charter schools are the fastest-growing sector of U.S. education, with California, Florida, and Texas leading the pack. One in five students in Arizona is enrolled in a charter school.
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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.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 13, 2021
The aluminum sheet, plate and extruded products manufacturer will create 200 new jobs at its Blount County, TN operations. The post Arconic Investing Over $100M In Tennessee Expansion appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Pro Builder
AUGUST 11, 2021
Builders Turn Away Business Amid Supply, Labor Constraints. cbroderick. Wed, 08/11/2021 - 09:48. For the first time in their company’s history, some home builders are unable to sell homes, turning away buyers. Labor shortages, record high building material prices, order backlogs, and limited lot supply are restricting builders from constructing homes.
The Constructor
AUGUST 8, 2021
Patching is the process of filling potholes or deteriorated parts of asphalt pavements. Potholes and other pavement disintegration should be repaired.
BD+C
AUGUST 13, 2021
According to Christine Williamson, a building scientist and consultant who built her career studying building failures, a single building mistake or installation error in new construction can lead to compounding problems, while a single wise decision, well executed, can lead to disproportionate benefits in building performance. (1). While building performance in multifamily construction sometimes refers to acoustic performance, other factors such as fire protection are equally important.
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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.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 13, 2021
Highland County, Florida's ideal location makes the area primed to quickly receive, produce, and distribute goods and services regionally and globally. The post Highlands County, Florida: “The Center of Everything” appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Pro Builder
AUGUST 11, 2021
3 Early Signs the Housing Market Could Normalize Soon. cbroderick. Wed, 08/11/2021 - 09:55. For the first time in five months, home prices fell. It’s also the first time home prices did not break a record, and other metrics point toward normalization for the housing market. For the four weeks ending August 1, existing home prices dropped by 0.2%, according to data from Redfin.
The Constructor
AUGUST 8, 2021
Traffic diversions are provided for a safe and efficient movement of traffic through or around the work zones while protecting the workers and.
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