Women in Construction Paving the Way
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 7, 2022
Real talk on the challenges women in construction face, finding inspiration, and what drives success.
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What are the Applications of Shotcrete?
The Constructor
APRIL 7, 2022
As per ACI 506R, “shotcrete is concrete or mortar conveyed through a hose and pneumatically projected at a high velocity onto a surface”. It is.
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6 Steps Towards Public Sector Efficient Physical Asset Management – Robust Process, Collaborative Teams Valid Data, & Enabling Technology
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 5, 2022
Public sector efficient physical asset management requires robust process, collaborative teams. valid data and enabling technology. Moving beyond traditional methods that are responsible for rampant economic and environmental waste requires that public sector real property leadership focus upon forward thinking and change management. Robust, integrated LEAN asset planning, procurement, and project delivery solutions are readily available to establish efficient physical asset life cycle managemen
2022 Construction Cost Changes
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 6, 2022
2022 Construction Cost Changes. Cost changes you need to know for key construction materials, labor & equipment. Greg Ragsdale. Wed, 04/06/2022 - 10:36. Material price hikes. Supply chain bottlenecks. Skilled labor shortages. The construction industry has never seen anything like the past two years — and it’s showed in the cost of construction work.
A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies
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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.
Top Construction Benchmarking Best Practices (+ Free Self-Assessment!)
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 5, 2022
How do you compare to your industry peers? Construction contractors should benchmark their processes and systems to ensure best practices.
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Construction Labor Costs and Categories – 2021 Review
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 6, 2022
Occupation title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile). (Source: Business Employment Dynamics). Construction and Extraction Occupations. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers. Employment by Occupation. Construction Trades Workers. Boilermakers. Data series. Employment, Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons. 2021.
Free White Paper: Written Safety Plan FAQs
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 8, 2022
Free White Paper: Written Safety Plan FAQs. Get answers to your top construction safety plan questions. Greg Ragsdale. Fri, 04/08/2022 - 12:07. Construction workers are exposed to serious hazards and situations on a near-daily basis, making detailed safety plans all the more necessary. But how often should you be updating these plans? And how can you make them accessible to all employees when your workers aren’t always tethered to a single jobsite?
Rooney Rule Revised Provides ESG Opportunity
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 3, 2022
Last Monday the NFL announced at the owners meeting that it had approved adjustments to the Rooney Rule, first adopted in 2003, “to enhance opportunities for people of color and women for nearly all league and team jobs.”. As companies, most that are far afield from the NFL, look to have a positive impact on the world, in increasing numbers addressing ESG governance factors, many businesses are striving to address inequality, including matters of unequal access, historical racism, gender discrim
Types of Maps in Drone Mapping
The Constructor
APRIL 4, 2022
Drone mapping or aerial surveying in construction provides the end deliverables in the form of maps. The two common types of drone mapping methods.
The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth
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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.
What is Retainage in Construction?
Lets Build
APRIL 6, 2022
Almost every construction professional faces the same problem – cash flow. Large upfront costs and long waiting periods between payments are a normal occurrence; retainage adds to this cash flow problem for contractors and project managers. Retainage is a long-standing practice in the industry that can make life challenging for construction workers.
Free White Paper – Forklifts: Safe Operation & Training
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 4, 2022
Free White Paper – Forklifts: Safe Operation & Training. Keep employees safe & compliant when operating powered industrial trucks. Greg Ragsdale. Mon, 04/04/2022 - 14:31. Powered industrial trucks (PITs) like forklifts are widely used throughout many industries, but they can also be the source of serious injuries. This free whitepaper features easy-to-understand guidance from J.
Downtown Pensacola Tech Takes Off
Business Facilities
APRIL 6, 2022
From cyber to bio to IT to AI and robotics, Pensacola is quickly becoming known as a tech-friendly city in Northwest Florida.
Types of Elevators Used in Buildings
The Constructor
APRIL 8, 2022
Elevators are mechanical platforms designed to transport people and goods between two or more floor levels vertically within a dedicated shaft that.
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.
The War in Ukraine Is Widening a Supply Chain Crisis for Home Builders
Pro Builder
APRIL 4, 2022
The War in Ukraine Is Widening a Supply Chain Crisis for Home Builders. ldeakins. Mon, 04/04/2022 - 10:25. Home builders across the U.S. are feeling the aftershock of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as material prices rise to unprecedented highs. After two years of frequent and frustrating supply chain disruptions slowing new home construction across the U.S., the Russia-Ukraine conflict is creating yet another obstacle for home builders.
What Is Superelevation | Superelevation Definition | Superelevation Formula | Calculation of Superelevation in Roads
CivilJungle
APRIL 7, 2022
What Is Superelevation? Superelevation on the horizontal curve is one of the most important features in the construction of the roads. It is very essential to provide superelevation in roads for the safe movement of vehicles on the curved portion of the roads. It helps the fast-moving vehicles to safely pass through the curved portion of the roads with stability.
Linking The Global Supply Chain
Business Facilities
APRIL 4, 2022
A number of states are now in the matchmaking business, all trying to help companies solve their increasingly complex and demanding supply chain issues.
Tacheometric Surveying: Principle, Procedure, and Advantages
The Constructor
APRIL 6, 2022
Tacheometric surveying is defined as a method of angular surveying in which a tachometer is used to determine the horizontal and vertical distance.
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.
Lumber Prices Drop as Mortgage Rates Surpass 5%
Pro Builder
APRIL 7, 2022
Lumber Prices Drop as Mortgage Rates Surpass 5%. ldeakins. Thu, 04/07/2022 - 10:04. Rollercoaster lumber prices are falling from mid-pandemic highs after another gain in the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. Lumber prices per thousand board feet dropped 1.5% below their crucial $1,000 per thousand board feet level on Tuesday following another substantial increase in the popular 30-year fixed mortgage rate, which now rests at 5.02%, Insider reports.
CAD & Construction – It’s Not Just for Designers Anymore
Jobsite with Procore
APRIL 7, 2022
I know what you’re thinking. “CAD? That’s for architects and engineers, right? It’s not for construction folks. We just get the PDFs of the construction documents and make do.” Well, that’s how it was for many years. Things have changed, though, and more and more construction firms are making the move to simple 2D CAD systems. With CAD, they can reduce the number of RFIs they need to submit, check spatial relationships in real time, and do their own site layout and staging.
North Carolina Corporate Expansions To Create More Than 250 Jobs
Business Facilities
APRIL 8, 2022
Nucor will invest $350M in Davidson County, SinnovaTek will invest more than $11M in Nash County.
Dig World: Construction-Themed Park Opens in Texas
The Constructor
APRIL 4, 2022
Almost all of us have fancied operating the huge construction machines we see on the way. But the idea takes a backseat fearing the hard work and the.
How Poor Planning and Budgeting Lead to Construction Cost Overruns
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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.
Meet Pro Builder's 2022 Forty Under 40 Awardees
Pro Builder
APRIL 5, 2022
Meet Pro Builder's 2022 Forty Under 40 Awardees. ibush. Tue, 04/05/2022 - 15:10. Pro Builder is proud to announce this year's Forty Under 40 class of young leaders and achievers in the home building industry. P ro Builder 's annual class of Forty Under 40 recognizes the brightest young talent and next-generation leaders and innovators in the home building industry.
5 Highly Effective Ways to Inspire Your Team
Jobsite with Procore
APRIL 6, 2022
If you’re relying on money as a motivator, you’re likely only getting short-term benefits. Researchers discovered that how much money a person makes has only a modest relationship to their job or income satisfaction.
Top Logistics Hubs: On The Move
Business Facilities
APRIL 6, 2022
Cities and counties are leveraging their locations, skilled workforce, and intermodal services to keep goods moving.
Submerged Floating Tunnel: Principle, Features, and Challenges
The Constructor
APRIL 6, 2022
A submerged floating tunnel (SFT), also called Archimedes bridge or suspended tunnel, is a tunnel that floats in water supported by its buoyancy.
Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads
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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.
First, Best Impressions: The 2022 Nationals
Pro Builder
APRIL 5, 2022
First, Best Impressions: The 2022 Nationals. ibush. Tue, 04/05/2022 - 09:52. These winners of NAHB’s 2022 National Sales and Marketing Awards, 'The Nationals,' offer progressive ideas to meet and manage a new era of consumer expectations in homebuying. Layne Deakins, Associate Editor; Stacey Freed; and Diane Kittower. The National Association of Home Builders ( NAHB ) annual National Sales and Marketing Awards honor the best in new-home sales and marketing in 12 categories.
10 Types of Shovels | Different Types of Shovels With Pictures | Best Shovels For Digging Work
Civiconcepts
APRIL 4, 2022
What is a Shovel? A shovel is a hand tool for lifting, moving, and digging bulk material like gravel, soil, sand, any loose material, coal, and snow. The shovel offers … 10 Types of Shovels | Different Types of Shovels With Pictures | Best Shovels For Digging Work Read More ».
15 Cities, Counties Join Green Buildings Leadership Program
Business Facilities
APRIL 6, 2022
In partnership with Bank of America, USGBC LEED for Cities certification has provided over $2 million to accelerate action on climate change, resilience, and social equity.
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