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How To Properly Install Interlocking Concrete Blocks

Construction Marketing

Interlocking concrete blocks are a unique form of pre-cast concrete blocks that are designed to hold together by using pre-measured holes and depressions. They’re built with unique profiles and features, allowing them to fit perfectly into each other without the use of any mortar. Instead, the cementitious blocks simply snap together with each other, making a highly durable and sturdy material.

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Five Practical Ways To Get More Leads For Your Construction Business

Contractor Bookkeeping

It's unexpected these days that people happen to find your business and become a client or customer with no work on your part. Your construction company has to grab people's attention, turn curious visitors into leads, and then convert those leads into sales. This means that the more solid leads you have, the greater your chances of making a sale. Solid leads are those contacts engaged in your business, fit your buyer persona, and are at least somewhat motivated to make a purchase or hire your s

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Why the Time is Ripe for Widespread BIM Adoption

Construction Business Owner

Why the Time is Ripe for Widespread BIM Adoption. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 10/01/2020 - 23:10. A study from Dodge Data & Analytics reports significant benefits for contractors of all sizes that are adopting BIM (building information modeling) on their projects.

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How to Construct a Concrete Building? Step by Step Process

The Constructor

The construction of concrete buildings is different from one structure to another based on the size, complexity, function, and materials of the.

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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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State of the Construction Industry: September 2020 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Here's a look at some of the tops stories we followed in September, 2020.

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A Guide to Managing the Risks of Working at Height

Construction Business Owner

A Guide to Managing the Risks of Working at Height. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 09/29/2020 - 14:05. In 2019, 298 construction workers died because of a fall. Don't let your jobsite employees be a part of the 2020 data. Here's a fall protection guide for your team.

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Modular Construction: The Future of the Construction Industry

The Constructor

Popularly known as prefabrication (or prefab), modular construction is a mechanism in which the building is constructed in a factory environment.

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Viewpoint Wins 2020 "Non-Headquartered Technology Company of the Year" from the Technology Association of Oregon

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint's leading-edge construction innovation recognized by technology peers at 36th annual Oregon Technology Awards.

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Maryland becomes First State to Ban Polystyrene this Thursday

Green Building Law Update

During the 2019 legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly enacted what will be the first statewide ban of expanded polystyrene foam. In the Spring of 2019 law makers did not foresee a pandemic that would shift restaurant dining (not to mention school meals and much more) to carry out in transportable food containers, but today in the context of coronavirus disease 2019 with a huge increase in takeout and the CDC recommending that everything in a restaurant be disposable, single use plas

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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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How to Bid Smarter, Not Harder

Construction Business Owner

How to Bid Smarter, Not Harder. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 09/29/2020 - 13:26. Want to bid better on the projects you really want? Focus on finding your construction firm's niche market and building a strong strategy.

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How to Prevent Honeycomb in Concrete Structures?

The Constructor

The prevention of honeycomb in concrete structures can save time and money, and help construct structurally sound concrete members.

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Improving Construction Procurement Methods

Job Order Contracting

Improving construction procurement requires the ability to consistently generate value for stakeholders involved in facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. It can not be accomplished by a sole focus upon short-term capital cost reduction and traditional win-lose procurement methods. Negative conflict-ridden and relatively inefficient construction procurement and delivery methods such as design-bid-build, design-build, construction manager at risk, etc., rarely generate the mo

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Smart buildings stand on good data

BD+C

Technology has always been about being smarter, but it wasn’t until 1995 that the word “smart” was seamlessly attached to an individual piece of technology - the smartphone. (And we do mean seamlessly – today, “smartphone” is almost always written as one word.) From there, it took less than 15 years for smartphones to replace traditional analog cell phones as the communication method of choice.

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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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Do Your Trade Partners Measure Up?

Construction Business Owner

Do Your Trade Partners Measure Up? Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 09/29/2020 - 14:21. Are you constantly evaluating the subcontractors and vendors your construction firm works with? Here's a few tips to make sure they perform to your expectations.

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How to Choose the Right Reinforcement Material?

The Constructor

Steel is a conventional reinforcing material used in construction for imparting tensile strength and ductility to concrete structures. Steel and.

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NYC Micro-Tunnels to Combat Flooding

Construction Equipment

An infrastructure project is underway in Queens to help alleviate flooding problems. According to New York’s CBS Local, crews are using advanced technology to complete one piece of it, with minimal inconvenience to those who live and work nearby.

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Good communication on the job site: Connect your teams and see everything

Lets Build

The construction site is where the money is being made or lost. In that sense, visibility is everything. No matter what, you should always be able to have a clear and complete view of your on-site progress against your plan. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects. This is also the key to keeping your teams connected so that they can work better together and take ownership of their tasks ensuring successful project delivery and, more impor

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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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New Electric Transmission Line Will Create 1,000 Jobs In Kansas

Business Facilities

The new 800-mile Grain Belt Express electric transmission line will carry low-cost, Kansas wind energy to consumers across the Midwest, and create nearly 1,000 jobs. - Read: New Electric Transmission Line Will Create 1,000 Jobs In Kansas at BusinessFacilities.com.

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How to Monitor Stone and Brick Masonry Work?

The Constructor

Masonry work indicates the construction of structures using building blocks like stones, bricks, concrete, etc. The process involves significant.

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World’s First Cordless, Heated Lunch Box Promises Construction Workers Warm Meals

Construction Junkie

via LunchEAZE. The cold weather season is approaching faster than we’d like it to and it’s the perfect time to start thinking about meals that will warm your bones on those frigid work days. Some jobsites are lucky enough to have a microwave on site, but for others it’s a thermos of soup or a cold meal – at least it USED to be. After raising over $35,000 on Kickstarter last year, LunchEAZE is officially for sale to the public, offering warm meals through the use of its battery powered, heated lu

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Sir David Adjaye OBE to receive 2021 Royal Gold Medal for Architecture

BD+C

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is pleased to announce that Sir David Adjaye will receive the 2021 Royal Gold Medal , one of the world’s highest honours for architecture. . The Royal Gold Medal is approved personally by Her Majesty The Queen and is given to a person or group of people who have had a significant influence 'either directly or indirectly on the advancement of architecture'. .

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Seamless Finance Solutions for Construction Leaders

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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LiveXchange 2020 Keynote Presentation: Reshoring In 2021

Business Facilities

Learn how your business can increase the odds of success by carefully evaluating the economics of a reshoring decision in this LiveXchange Keynote Presentation by Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute. - Read: LiveXchange 2020 Keynote Presentation: Reshoring In 2021 at BusinessFacilities.com.

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How to Differentiate Between Rapid Gravity Filters and Slow Sand Filters?

The Constructor

Filtration is a process in which water is passed through the beds of fine granular materials like sand. The bed of fine granular materials is known.

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GoFormz Reduces Communication Silos Through Mobile Forms

Construction Junkie

courtesy of GoFormz. This article is part of Construction Junkie’s coverage of Groundbreak 2020, Procore’s annual technology conference. GoFormz will be in attendance in the virtual exhibitor hall. More details can be found below. One thing that many people don’t realize about the construction industry is the large amount of forms we have to fill out, such as inspections, daily logs, checklists, and meeting minutes.

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Doosan Bobcat Wins Innovation Award

Construction Equipment

Doosan Bobcat North America has been named a winner of the Innovation Leader 2020 Impact Award in the Best New Initiative category for Features On Demand, a digital solution that enables customers to customize features on Bobcat R Series compact track loaders and skid steer loaders.

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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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Air Products Provides World’s Leading LNG Technology From Palmetto, FL

Business Facilities

Air Products recently completed an expansion of its manufacturing facility at Port Manatee on Florida’s West Coast to meet the needs of the ever-growing liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry. - Read: Air Products Provides World’s Leading LNG Technology From Palmetto, FL at BusinessFacilities.com.

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The Great Wall of China: Construction of the World’s Largest Project Ever Undertaken

The Constructor

The Great Wall of China is an approximately 21,196 km long series of several walls constructed across northern China with an objective to protect the.

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Cities to boost spending on green initiatives after the pandemic

BD+C

U.S. cities are planning investments to make their communities greener and spur an economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. .

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