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What Does Integrated Data Mean For A Construction Company’s Security And Project Management?

Construction Marketing

Construction companies must rely on security to keep their equipment, assets, and people safe on site. If you’re planning a security strategy for your construction company, you must weigh the benefits of integrated data for futureproofing your security strategy. So, what is integrated security data, and how does it benefit your security strategy? Keep reading as we discuss what integrated data means for a construction company’s security and project management.

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The Skilled Labor Battle: Trade School Vs. College

Contractor Magazine

The United Service Workers Union partners with plumbing and HVACR contractors to offer apprentices technical education and on-the-job learning.

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5 Types of Chains In Surveying | Different Types of Chains In Civil Engineering | Surveying Chains Types

Civiconcepts

Introduction to Chain Surveying In the chain surveying method, the actual land areas are divided into small triangles and then each side of the triangle is measured directly using a … 5 Types of Chains In Surveying | Different Types of Chains In Civil Engineering | Surveying Chains Types Read More ».

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A Transformative Approach to Construction Project Management

Job Order Contracting

A Transformative Approach to Construction Project Management that enables the consistent delivery of quality outcomes on time and on budget has been available for decades. Any real property owner with requisite leadership skills and the commitment to fundamental process change can mitigate the excessive financial and environmental waste endemic to the repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction of buildings and other forms of physical infrastructure.

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A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies

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.

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13 Top Viewpoint Construction Blogs of 2022

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The hottest construction topics for 2022 on the Viewpoint blog were hiring and retention, WIP reports, sustainability, and Trimble Construction One.

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Contech trends to watch in the new year

Construction Dive

As builders adapt to economic, supply chain and labor challenges, they're turning to technology to boost performance.

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Why Technology Won’t Help Construction or Facilities Management and their LEGACY OF WASTE

Job Order Contracting

Technology Won’t Help Construction’s and Facilities Management’s Legacy of WASTE simply because technology simply automates existing processes. ERP, CMMS, IWMS, even BIM have all FAILED to produce measurable improvement with respect to the ability to consistently deliver QUALITY repair, renovation, maintenance, or new builds ON TIME and ON BUDGET.

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Trimble Viewpoint Customers: Join The Network! It's Your Online Community

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The Network is our award-winning online community of almost 7,000 construction professionals who all use Trimble Viewpoint technology solutions.

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How can a digital site diary improve on-site quality control?

Lets Build

Keeping your daily construction log up to date is time-consuming, and no one enjoys doing it. However, it’s incredibly beneficial—recording cost overruns, tracking force majeure weather , sharing project progress, etc. with your construction site diary lets you take charge of your quality control. Let’s explore the benefits of moving away from handwritten construction logs and implementing a digital site diary. 5 ways a construction diary app can improve on-site quality control.

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The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth

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.

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The hardest construction jobs to fill

Construction Dive

Some of the toughest positions to staff in 2023 are the most vital.

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FACT CHECK: LEAN Construction and BIM are not the same

Job Order Contracting

LEAN Construction and BIM are not the same. LEAN Construction is a robust process that enables the integration and collaboration of internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams within a common, fully transparent environment, to consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, and new build project on time and on budget and to the mutual satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders.

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5 Ways Home Builders Can Maintain Quality Despite Supply Chain Issues

Pro Builder

5 Ways Home Builders Can Maintain Quality Despite Supply Chain Issues. ibush. Tue, 01/10/2023 - 15:42. It’s OK to swap out building products, but not at the expense of your construction quality standards. Graham Davis. The past two years of supply chain disruptions, compounded by labor shortages, have forced builders to embrace the Marine Corps mantra to improvise, adapt, and overcome.

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The Advantages of Paperless Payroll In Your Construction Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

When you think of payroll, you might still envision paperwork and envelopes given to employees by hand. Even with direct deposit being the norm for years, there is still a significant paper component to manage. You won't find a contractor using inefficient tools on the job site these days. The hammer or the nail gun? No question. While every contractor recognizes the flaws of using ineffective tools, they may still be losing money due to inefficient payroll tools and processes.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

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.

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5 construction-focused innovations from CES

Construction Dive

From electric and autonomous equipment to AI-powered tracking solutions and cargo-carrying dirigibles, the construction industry’s future was on display in Las Vegas last week.

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Concrete’s cobra effect: unintended results of embodied carbon reduction

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Solomon Colors. By Christopher Bennett, iSCS, CDT; Rae Taylor, PhD; Keith Robinson, FCSC, FCSI, RSW, LEED AP; and Kenneth Hercenberg, CSI, CDT, CCS, CCCA, SCIP AFFILIATE. Recent efforts in North America to reduce embodied carbon in concrete are similar to British solutions to eradicate cobras in colonial India. Simple solutions often create bigger problems than the complex ones they were trying to solve.

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Housing Market Shows First Signs of Normalizing in 2023—Here’s What That Means for Homebuyers

Pro Builder

Housing Market Shows First Signs of Normalizing in 2023—Here’s What That Means for Homebuyers. ldeakins. Thu, 01/12/2023 - 11:45. Sidelined buyers who have been waiting for price reductions and a boost in for-sale inventory may find opportunities for homeownership in 2023. For the past two years, the U.S. housing market has been largely characterized by frenzied home sales, soaring costs, and an ever-widening supply deficit, but according to MarketWatch, conditions seem to be improving.

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Types Of Bedrooms | 7 Different Types of Bedrooms | Most Popular Bedroom Types

Civiconcepts

Introduction To Bedroom When it comes to designing a home, the bedroom is a space that requires special kind attention. It is the place to retire for the night and … Types Of Bedrooms | 7 Different Types of Bedrooms | Most Popular Bedroom Types Read More ».

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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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COVID was construction’s top killer in 2020

Construction Dive

In the first year of the pandemic, construction workers were among the most vulnerable to COVID-19 and its related illnesses, new government data shows.

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Advance Your Construction Career with Advice from 17 Industry Professionals

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The start of the 2023 New Year is the perfect time to think about how you can develop your professional career. The career path for those in construction has the potential to be rewarding, but you may find that it is challenging to navigate a constantly changing landscape. . To help make it a little easier to get started in the New Year and to focus on professional development that furthers your career, we’ve gathered advice and insight from 17 professionals who are thriving in their roles in co

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Work at What You Love

Pro Builder

Work at What You Love. ibush. Wed, 01/11/2023 - 14:15. We’ve all heard the adage, “If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” It’s a nice sentiment, and applying your passion to your profession is an attractive idea. It’s also flawed. I love parts of my job, especially putting together and publishing this magazine. It’s the closest thing I’ve found to my brief and educational tenure as a college-aged gofer on a home remodeling crew.

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Types of Road Rollers | 5 Best Types Rollers | Road Roller Types Used In Construction | Types of Rollers For Compaction

Civiconcepts

Introduction To Road Rollers This Road Roller is essential equipment for road construction, it causes materials like gravel, dirt, and asphalt to become uniformly compressed and level, and also it … Types of Road Rollers | 5 Best Types Rollers | Road Roller Types Used In Construction | Types of Rollers For Compaction Read More ».

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How Poor Planning and Budgeting Lead to Construction Cost Overruns

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.

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Tesla eyes $776M expansion at Texas Gigafactory

Construction Dive

Plans for the 1.6 million-square-foot project were filed with the state on Jan. 9.

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New Analysis Reveals Rising Digital Collaboration Trends in Construction [Infographic] 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction has always been complex. Multiple stakeholders, countless instances of documentation, and rising risk have made it an industry long overdue for a digital revolution. The good news: construction companies are identifying project roadblocks and correcting errors faster by collaborating on a common project platform. . After analyzing collaboration data trends from 2,200 projects, aggregated and anonymized from Autodesk Construction Cloud over the last three years, we think you’r

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As Home Prices Fall, Buyers Are Inching Back Into the For-Sale Market

Pro Builder

As Home Prices Fall, Buyers Are Inching Back Into the For-Sale Market. ldeakins. Tue, 01/10/2023 - 12:03. Despite rising mortgage rates, falling home prices are boosting homebuyer confidence and leading to more consumer traffic in the for-sale market. Mortgage rates are double what they were one year ago, but falling home prices are boosting consumer confidence in a slowing housing market.

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Strategies to Keep Your Restaurant Open during Construction

Wolgast Corporation

A restaurant owner may need to update their restaurant because it’s no longer functioning well, it’s required by their franchisor, or they are just seeking an updated look. Some owners believe that they have to shut down for a length of time and go without income, risking their staff leaving and being burdened by ongoing bills. There are several strategies that can be implemented to keep your restaurant serving customers while remodeling your dining room, bathrooms, checkout area, and even your

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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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Fort Wayne Airport awards Clayco $60M terminal expansion

Construction Dive

The Chicago-based firm will build out the Indiana airport’s East Terminal.

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Manufacturing Sector Powers Up in Arizona

ENR Construction

Manufacturing companies continue to choose sites in Arizona for new facilities.

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Fresh Takes on the Family Entry to Meet the Needs of Today's Homeowners

Pro Builder

Fresh Takes on the Family Entry to Meet the Needs of Today's Homeowners ibush Mon, 01/09/2023 - 06:00 A “family entry” from the garage or driveway provides a practical solution for today's families, acting as both a transition space and drop zone Larry W. Garnett, FAIBD, House Review Lead Designer For years we’ve placed tremendous emphasis on the design and construction of front entries.

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