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How To Properly Transport A Crane

Construction Marketing

Transporting heavy machinery, like a crate, is no walk in the park. It requires a ton of effort in order to avoid damage to the equipment. It’s also important to remember that a couple of industries around the globe depend on industrial moving companies to move large machinery from one place to another. Such loads can be too heavy and difficult to transport using the traditional methods.

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Solutions To Reduce Debtor Days For Construction Business Owners

Contractor Bookkeeping

Steady, reliable cash flow is crucial for the survival of your construction business – so taking steps to ensure your customers pay promptly is a key priority. Debtor days refer to the length of time it takes clients, on average, to pay you for the work you've done. A higher number of debtor days means clients take longer to pay you. A lower number of debtor days means clients take less time to pay you, which means there's more cash available for your business to use.

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How Construction Robotics Will Affect the Industry

Lets Build

Between the construction labour shortage and the challenges brought on by COVID-19 , construction companies are looking for new ways to operate more efficiently. Construction robotics is one solution that some firms are adopting to combat these challenges, so let’s break down how it’s affecting the industry. 5 ways construction robotics and construction automation are changing the industry.

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Recognizing Constructech Capabilities

Construction Business Owner

Recognizing Constructech Capabilities. hirvin. Fri, 03/25/2022 - 10:27. It has been nearly two years of challenges for construction business owners — halted projects, materials shortages and a tight labor market have made it difficult to stay on track and be efficient.

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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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Differences Between Tie-Beam and Plinth Beam in Construction

The Constructor

A beam is a horizontal structural member provided in buildings to transfer loads from the structures above to the columns, walls, and foundations.

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3 Reasons Your Toilet Keeps Clogging

Construction Marketing

A toilet that keeps clogging can not only be annoying but also a major sign of a serious plumbing problem. Knowing what’s causing the blockage is the first step to fixing the problem. While you can easily fix some of the issues that cause your toilet to clog with a change of habits or DIY troubleshooting, some may require the services of a plumbing company.

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Virginia’s El Koubi Accepts 2021 State of the Year—Best Overall Business Climate Award

Business Facilities

Business Facilities magazine recognized the Commonwealth of Virginia for its commitment to building a strong business environment in 2021.

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Mansard Roof: Features and Advantages

The Constructor

A mansard roof (french or curb roof) is a four-sided roof characterized by two slopes on each side. The top slope is flatter than the bottom slope on.

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Understanding the Value a Locally Researched Detailed Construction Cost Database

Job Order Contracting

Understanding the value of a locally researched detailed construction cost database is important to any real property owner, architect, engineer, or builder. CREATION. A significant amount of time and experience is needed to develop a verifiable unit price cost database that reflected local market conditions and can be easily used and maintained. The process is complex and involves significant deep and breadth of knowledge and capability, including cost research, cost engineering, data archite

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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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Lumber Prices Could See More Volatility After 20% Drop in March

Pro Builder

Lumber Prices Could See More Volatility After 20% Drop in March. ldeakins. Fri, 03/25/2022 - 10:21. Builders rejoicing over a decline in lumber prices may not be in the clear just yet. Lumber prices surged to a new high of $1,357 per thousand board feet following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but in recent weeks, that number has fallen by more than 20% to near $1,000, Fortune reports.

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30+ New Updates for Autodesk Build

Autodesk Construction Cloud

What’s new with Autodesk Build ? This month, we’re thrilled to show you over 30 new releases for our project management, cost , and field collaboration solution. Dig in below to learn how our new product releases and enhancements provide more flexibility and options to help you build better. . Jump to releases by type: . Highlighted Release. Bridge.

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How to Plan Rooms in Passive Solar Building?

The Constructor

The layout of rooms in a passive solar building is important because an intelligent arrangement can reduce energy consumption and increase.

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Area Cost Factors – Not a viable for Federal Construction Cost Estimating?

Job Order Contracting

Should Areas Cost Factors be used for Construction Cost Estimating? There are multiple False Assumptions associated with Area Cost Factors. As a result, more than 40 years after the introduction of area cost factors (ACFs), the federal government is no closer to its goals of having construction cost estimates match actual construction costs, or properly adjusting for regional (location based) variances.

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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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Housing Inventory Won’t Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels Until 2024, Experts Say

Pro Builder

Housing Inventory Won’t Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels Until 2024, Experts Say. ldeakins. Thu, 03/24/2022 - 10:17. A nationwide housing supply deficit has made homeownership an unattainable goal for a growing number prospective buyers, and some experts say they may have to wait another two years. . A panel of housing market experts polled by Zillow anticipate that housing inventory will return to pre-pandemic levels with a monthly average of 1.5 million units by 2024.

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Williams-Sonoma Will Create 2,400 Jobs In Arizona

Business Facilities

The home furnishings retailer plans to open a new 1.25-million-square-foot fulfillment and distribution center in The Cubes at Glendale.

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How Does a Passive Solar Heating System Work?

The Constructor

Passive solar heating is the process of using a certain building system to regulate internal temperature carefully and benefit from the sun’s heat.

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Carbon Modeling Tool – Facilities Lifecycle

Job Order Contracting

Carbon modeling tool for the facilities capital delivery process. Assess carbon over the whole life of constructed assets. Align carbon and costs. Develop carbon options. Capture data and monitor carbon targets. 40% reduction in construction carbon emissions. Components. The two components of the Carbon Planning Tool are: · Carbon Modelling Tool – top-down whole life carbon assessment and optioneering, used during the project appraisal phase to enable quick and simple carbon as

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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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Attracting Construction’s Top Talent Starts With Keeping Your Best Workers

Jobsite with Procore

In order to successfully attract and retain talent, some construction companies are transforming themselves into places where people not only want to work but also where they’ll actually want to stick around.

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100+ Construction Industry Statistics

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Equip Your 2022 Projects With the Right Construction Data and Stats for Success. Construction industry statistics and data are playing an increasingly important role in the building sector. From measuring bid-to-win ratio, to how much a project is over budget or schedule, and KPIs , the more numbers you can put behind your work, the better. Data not only allows for more visibility into the state of a particular project, but relevant industry statistics and facts can provide valuable information

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South-facing Glass in Passive Solar Building: How to Determine its Optimum Size

The Constructor

South-facing glass is a vital element of a passive solar building. It allows the sun’s energy into the living space during the winter season. The.

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The Top Home Features for First-Time Homebuyers

Pro Builder

The Top Home Features for First-Time Homebuyers. ldeakins. Wed, 03/23/2022 - 10:17. First-time homebuyers aren’t giving up on their dreams of homeownership in a heated housing market, and they also aren’t willing to compromise on these essential home features. First-time buyers have taken the backseat in a record-breaking housing market for two years, but despite soaring prices and dwindling supply, many market newcomers aren’t willing to sacrifice their must-have home features when making their

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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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Nine Strategies for a Safer Construction Business

Jobsite with Procore

There is plenty of talk about safety in construction. While many safety efforts aim to reduce costs, people are also discussing the greater benefit of reducing pain and suffering.

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Building More Sustainably and Avoiding 9,000 Preconstruction Clashes on just One Project with Upgrade Estate

Autodesk Construction Cloud

How Upgrade Estate uses Autodesk Construction Cloud to build more sustainably avoiding 9,000 preconstruction clashes on just one project. Upgrade Estate provides housing for students, young professionals, and growth companies in Belgium. They strive to increase social impact in a value-driven context through an economically sustainable model. While real estate forms the backdrop, Upgrade Estate provides the setting where people connect, study, live and build a network for life.

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Restoration: How to Manage Cash Flow While Waiting for an Insurance Check

Levelset

Restoration contractors can spend a lot of time waiting for payment. Even though the insurance company isn’t your customer, the property owner may be depending on that insurance check to pay for your work. Meanwhile, you’re incurring expenses that drain your bank account, like purchasing materials and paying employees. To cover these expenses, restoration contractors need to manage their cash flow to ensure they have enough money in the bank — especially when the insurance company is dragging th

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Different Types of Maps and Plan | Difference between Map and Plan

Learn Civil Engineering

Defintion A map is a visual drawing of a whole region or some of a locality that’s often shown on a flat surface. What is Map? A map’s purpose is to depict precise and elaborated aspects of a particular location, most ordinarily want to show geography. There are many types of maps, together with static, […].

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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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4 Key Ways to Innovate and Add Value to Your Construction Business

Jobsite with Procore

Whether it’s value for employees, value for clients, or value for partners, any fresh idea or innovative concept is only as good as the value it delivers. Here are four business aspects with special meaning for construction companies.

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45+ of the Latest and Greatest Updates for Autodesk Construction Cloud 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

At Autodesk, we’re more than a technology provider. We’re a partner to our customers. That’s why our product teams are always looking for new ways to help our customers build faster, safer, and more cost-effectively. . This month, we’re thrilled to showcase nearly 50 new releases for Autodesk Construction Cloud products. From new ways to share data to enhancements for cost management, we’ve highlighted all the new releases and updates you need to know about here. .

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Annual Home Value Growth Is Accelerating Ahead of Spring Buying Season

Pro Builder

Annual Home Value Growth Is Accelerating Ahead of Spring Buying Season. ldeakins. Tue, 03/22/2022 - 10:25. Annual home value growth could peak one more time before slowing at the start of 2023. Annual home value growth is expected to peak yet again at the end of the spring homebuying season before dropping off at the start of 2023, especially as demand outpaces supply nationwide, says Zillow.