Construction Dive

APRIL 11, 2018

Filled with aerogel, which also is used in NASA spacesuits, the walls conduct heat up to eight times better compared to a standard masonry wall.

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The Constructor

APRIL 12, 2018

Several recommendations for good site brick masonry construction includes practices for accuracy and tolerances, appearance, durability, structural.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 8, 2018

Two bills pending in the Montgomery County Council aim to increase the use of renewable energy in the suburban Maryland County. At a time when the number of households installing solar panels on their roofs declined last year, the first annual decline since 2000, and a decline by more than 15% when compared with the year before, following 5 years of growth that averaged nearly 50% a year, many believe that the growth of onsite renewable energy is not sustainable in the current environment.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 11, 2018

In today’s world, we are all connected through technology. We interact with it at home, at work, and even in our downtime. Fitbits monitor our steps, heart rates and sleeping patterns. We read books on tablets and hail rides through apps on our smartphones. Our homes are “smart” with devices that automate lighting, air conditioners and give us our messages as we walk in the door.

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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.

Sustainability

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 10, 2018

Although historically the construction industry has been slow to go digital , times are changing. There’s an industry transformation happening in construction, driven by modern technology, and these changes are significantly elevating construction management. Contractors are finding ways to modernize their businesses with software that improves productivity and mitigates risks, while increasing their bottom line.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 10, 2018

Andy Feth of C.W. Driver Companies writes that a holistic approach to building offers competitive advantages and long-term cost savings.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 13, 2018

Pain points—every industry has them. And, at times, it might feel like contractors have more than their fair share. Contractors who work on prevailing wage jobs undoubtedly see the complex regulations that apply to these projects as a burden they learn to live with in order to benefit from the opportunities presented by government-funded jobs. For example, there’s the sometimes-confusing question of how to handle the fringe cost on government jobs.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 10, 2018

The industry’s slow adoption of construction software has traditionally hindered contracting companies’ productivity.

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Management Construction Software Software 130

Lets Build

APRIL 12, 2018

The term construction services covers a wide spectrum of tasks and responsibilities in the course of the building process. From design to completion, there is a plethora of services and parameters that should be taken care of. Even after the completion of a project, monitoring the building’s life-cycle is fundamental.

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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.

Cash Flow

Construction Dive

APRIL 11, 2018

MX3D used in-house software and four industrial robots to print the bridge over a six-month period.

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BD+C

APRIL 9, 2018

This month, Autodesk will be rolling out its next generation of BIM 360 products that will include BIM 360 Design and BIM 360 Build modules ( [link] ), making this suite the industry's first unified design-construction platform. BIM 360 is built on top of Forge, Autodesk’s cloud-based software platform, which the company launched in 2015.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 10, 2018

The incentive is available to designers and builders of local, state or federal building projects that are newly constructed or renovated.

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Lets Build

APRIL 10, 2018

Tools have been used for so long that it’s impossible to imagine a time without them. They are used across a range of industries to help workers from just about any discipline. Modern tools are automated to eliminate some of the dangers of manual labor and they are only continuing.

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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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Construction Dive

APRIL 11, 2018

The composite, which may be used to insulate existing structures, could provide a buffer against fire damage in reinforced concrete structures.

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Materials Concrete 107

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 13, 2018

The consistent deployment and leverage of efficient, collaborative, LEAN construction processes is what drives significant productivity gains for both owners and contractors. . Efficiently managing the numerous, ongoing repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects facing owner Facilities Management and Procurement teams has proven challenging to many.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 10, 2018

Guest post by Kevin Sullivan of BRAYN Consulting LLC. In February of this year, Congress passed a budget that included a one-year extension of the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction, Section 179D , making it available to architects, engineers, and contractors for building projects completed in 2017. For contractors, this means that the government building projects they completed in 2017 are now eligible for a federal tax deduction of up to $1.80 per square foot.

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BIM & Beam

APRIL 11, 2018

Building on Autodesk’s strategy to make Revit a robust model authoring tool for designing and detailing, the Revit 2019 release includes a number of new features that increase modeling versatility, accuracy, and productivity for engineers and detailers. We’re excited to share these features with you—take a look! Detailed Steel Design. Revit users can easily modify structural framing and column elements using new edit tools and apply custom parametric cuts to better accommodate the geometry of el

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Accounting

Construction Dive

APRIL 13, 2018

A circuit court upheld OSHA's decision to issue a willful violation and impose a $49,000 fine against a contractor in relation to a worker's fatal fall.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 9, 2018

What is “ LEAN Construction ?”. LEAN construction is a collaborative process that drives significantly enhanced productivity. More specifically, Job Order Contracting, JOC, a LEAN construction delivery method, consistently delivers over 90% of renovation, repair, and construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 9, 2018

Celebrate construction technology and innovation with Viewpoint at this week’s BuiltWorlds Summit , April 11-13 in downtown Chicago. The event, held at the Westin Chicago River North, brings together 250+ construction executives, technology innovators and industry thought leaders. More than 60 speakers and presenters—including Viewpoint—will share more than 11 hours of groundbreaking educational presentations, panel sessions and more.

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Contractor Magazine

APRIL 9, 2018

In addition to its wholesale component, Banner Plumbing Supply’s showroom is an impressive display of the latest kitchen and bath products and trends.

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Design Products 83

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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.

Budget

Construction Dive

APRIL 11, 2018

The management and investment consultancy expects the office sector to lead nonresidential construction spending.

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Consulting Construction Office Management 101

BD+C

APRIL 13, 2018

Bjarke Ingels Group’s (BIG) new hotel project in Le Brassus, Switzerland is integrated into the Vallée de Joux landscape directly adjacent to the luxury watchmaker’s Atelier Audemars Piguet Museum. The 75,000-sf Audemars Piguet hotel des Horlogers comprises five zig-zagging room slabs that tilt softly to merge and expand into a gently sloping exterior path that leads directly to the museum and local ski trails.

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Green Industry Professionals

APRIL 11, 2018

Turf Depot demonstrates its commitment to customers by offering a nationwide online parts service, four locations housing requested equipment lines and an awareness of current technology trends.

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Equipment Housing 75

Contractor Magazine

APRIL 9, 2018

Noritz tankless unit key component of historic residential rehab.

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Housing Residential 83

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Contractors

Construction Dive

APRIL 11, 2018

The Swedish automotive manufacturer said the method will allow the parts to be created more quickly and efficiently, especially for legacy equipment.

Equipment 101

Equipment 101

BD+C

APRIL 9, 2018

Thanks to the emergence of the U.S. Green Building Council, founded in 1993, we’ve witnessed an incredibly fast transformation of building design and construction—probably the most rapid market transformation since the industrial revolution. Sweeping innovations in materials science, systems efficiencies, and technology have fueled the changes. Designers and builders have adapted their processes and delivery models—but the goal post has consistently and rapidly moved further downfield.

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Green Industry Professionals

APRIL 11, 2018

More than 51 percent of homeowners spend more time entertaining outside after completing landscaping projects.

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