Lean Construction
MAY 24, 2021
Target Value Delivery (TVD) is a management practice that views the client’s values and constraints as an input to design aiming to minimise waste and maximise value [1]. In comparison to common design practice, TVD is a proactive approach that requires the following shift in paradigm.
Civil Lead
MAY 26, 2021
Estimate of Building Work It is essential to know the probable construction cost beforehand, called the estimated cost for building. Read more.
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Construction Business Owner
MAY 28, 2021
5 Technologies the Modern GC Should Be Using in 2021. Alex Headley. Fri, 05/28/2021 - 07:30. People and material make up the lion’s share of a contractor’s overhead, so it’s no surprise that efficiently managing these is the best way for contractors to improve their profitability. Even in 2021, many general contractors (GCs) use analog solutions like paper and pen to capture and understand these costs.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 25, 2021
How connected, cloud-based construction software allowed a contractor to easily complete a challenging project in just 25 days.
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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.
Construction Marketing
MAY 25, 2021
While we may all try our hand at a DIY project from time to time, there are certain projects that are just too complex for a novice to handle successfully. When it comes time to find a professional for a building job, we all want to find a good contractor to get the job done to the highest standard, and at a price that won’t break the bank. With so many contractors available, it’s hard to know who to choose.
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Construction Business Owner
MAY 26, 2021
Stuck & Going Nowhere. Alex Headley. Wed, 05/26/2021 - 07:20. Almost every construction company owner, president or manager is busy — they never have enough time to finish everything on their plate. They tend to take on too many duties. They don’t delegate. And they never have enough reliable employees to help pick up the slack. They view their stacked schedules, overworked temperaments and overfatigued bodies as badges of honor.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 27, 2021
From relaxed mask mandates to cybersecurity to racism on jobsites, here’s a look at some of the stories we were tracking in May.
Construction Marketing
MAY 26, 2021
Stairs are integral to building design. Well-designed stairways can add value to any structure as it ensures users are safe and comfortable going up and down the steps. They also break up the monotony in modern buildings and even enhance their aesthetics. Apart from adding form and function to a building, it also serves as a cost-effective solution to move people and objects from one floor to another. .
The Constructor
MAY 22, 2021
Earthing is the process of transferring the immediate discharge of electricity directly to the earth plate by using low-resistance electrical cables.
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Construction Business Owner
MAY 24, 2021
Conquering the Compensation Conversation. Alex Headley. Mon, 05/24/2021 - 07:30. Compensation can be an icky subject. While “icky” might be the least technical adjective to use, many business leaders feel their skin crawl as the topics of base compensation and bonuses enter the conversation. Employers feel that compensation is one of the main impediments to attracting top talent, while employees simply want what they feel is fair in the market.
FDR Safety
MAY 25, 2021
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Green Building Law Update
MAY 23, 2021
The Maryland legislature has enacted and the Governor is expected to sign legislation that will take effect on June 1, 2021 establishing aggressive state tree planting goals and a host of other initiatives rooted in trees, all in an effort to respond to climate change. While other significant climate change legislation failed to pass in the just completed session, the Maryland Senate passed this House bill unanimously, finding that that “the restoration of trees remains among the most effective
The Constructor
MAY 22, 2021
With regards to Biden’s infrastructure plan, the US congress has pointed towards the issues related to the funding for infrastructure. It is.
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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.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 28, 2021
Nominate Your Company's Sustainability VIP. Special section recognizing the industry’s foremost leaders of sustainable practices & programs. Kathy Wells. Fri, 05/28/2021 - 15:52. Construction Business Owner (CBO) Magazine’s Sustainability VIP honor recognizes the efforts and ingenuity of those building a better future for the earth and its inhabitants.
Pro Builder
MAY 24, 2021
How to: Management Tips to Keep Your Team Together. cbroderick. Mon, 05/24/2021 - 11:20. Your best employees need more than money if you expect them to stay and help build your business. Mark Hodges. Recently, a home builder asked me to help solve his biggest organizational challenge: keeping his best employees from leaving. He was facing “super high turnover” from other builders “cherry-picking my best people” and couldn’t understand why it was happening.
Business Facilities
MAY 26, 2021
The Minnesota Investment Fund is turbocharging growth in the thriving medical device and biotech sectors in the Land of the Lakes. - Read: Minnesota: Building What Matters In The Land Of The Lakes at BusinessFacilities.com.
The Constructor
MAY 25, 2021
Weather is an important factor in the planning, design, and execution of a construction project. It has varied and extensive impacts on the result of.
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BD+C
MAY 25, 2021
Extell Development Company’s first project in Brooklyn, N.Y., features the highest infinity pool in the Western Hemisphere, 680 ft above ground level.
Construction Junkie
MAY 25, 2021
The following is a guest article by SentrifForce. SentriForce is a leading provider of managed video surveillance. With intelligent, scalable, and effective security services, you can minimize risk and keep your assets secure. It’s a morbid statistic, but the construction industry experiences more workplace deaths than any other. With so many potential hazards, heavy-duty machinery, and power tools, it’s perhaps not surprising that serious accidents are relatively commonplace.
Business Facilities
MAY 25, 2021
Major expansions by Shape Corp., Sugar Creek, and SentriLock will bring more than $55 million in investment to the Cincinnati region. - Read: Auto Supply, Food, Real Estate Tech Firms Bring 485 Jobs To Ohio at BusinessFacilities.com.
The Constructor
MAY 27, 2021
Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are high-performance insulating panels used to construct walls, ceilings, and floors for residential and light.
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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.
BD+C
MAY 24, 2021
Advancements in artificial intelligence, sensors, machine learning, and the Internet of Things and Assets are moving digital twin technology beyond the concept stage to where it is emerging as an invaluable lifecycle assessment and management tool for new and existing buildings.
Lean Construction
MAY 24, 2021
For all project stakeholders, there has been a growing interest to see more collaboration and fewer conflicts in the design and construction process. As part of this interest, new methodologies have begun to emerge, including the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) methodology.
Pro Builder
MAY 28, 2021
Fact or Fiction: Debunking Theories Behind the Housing Shortage. cbroderick. Fri, 05/28/2021 - 09:26. Theories behind the highly competitive housing market range from years of underbuilding to sellers reluctant to list—but are all these reasons true or just speculation? John Burns Real Estate Consulting’s (JBREC) latest analysis tackles the popular rationales to see which are fact and which are fiction.
The Constructor
MAY 22, 2021
Earthquakes cause distress in structural components of lateral and gravity load-resisting systems (beams, columns, load-bearing walls, and shear.
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BD+C
MAY 26, 2021
Our clients are increasingly asking us how they can construct a carbon-neutral facility and accounting for the embodied carbon of construction must be part of the equation for any carbon-neutral project.
Civiconcepts
MAY 26, 2021
Sustainable Homes promotes a far better quality of life and involves less waste, higher responsibility, lower life-cycle environmental impacts, less maintenance, and a lot of utilization of eco-friendly resources. … Sustainable Homes | Eco-Friendly House | How to Build A Sustainable House Read More ».
Pro Builder
MAY 27, 2021
Could Bamboo Be a Viable Alternative to Lumber? cbroderick. Thu, 05/27/2021 - 10:29. Utah-based builder Concord Homes is ditching traditional lumber and opting for bamboo for new-home construction. The reasoning goes farther than combating rising lumber prices, Concord Homes told KUTV. The builder wanted to use a mix of plywood and bamboo for some time because of its smaller impact on the environment.
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