Sat.Sep 14, 2019 - Fri.Sep 20, 2019

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Lean Construction – Pull Planning Explained

cnstrctr

I know what you’re thinking, here we go again, another blog proclaiming another lean construction technique to be “the best ever”. Fear not for we at cnstrctr are generally skeptical when it comes to new methods to time proven ways of doing things. So let’s start with something simple – what is lean construction? Lean construction is one of those buzz words going around the industry right now.

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Why High Demand Doesn't Always Equal To High Profit In Construction

Contractor Bookkeeping

The business cycle operates like ocean waves that cause a lot of construction business to go out in a year or two. Some grew too fast without reliable financial reporting tools and proper guidance. As you may know, there is an expansion and contraction Isoquant that occurs in all businesses. For construction companies, it is accelerated because of the enormous risks in project work.

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The Numbers You Need to Know to Keep Your Fleet Profitable

Construction Business Owner

Whether you are a general contractor, builder, specialty contractor or subcontractor, it takes labor, equipment and materials to complete a contract’s scope of work. Therefore, when pricing and estimating projects, you must include the time and money required for each in your bids. Here's how to do that properly. .

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A primer on technology adoption in construction

Construction Dive

Deciding how and when your construction firm should adopt new technologies.

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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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Marketing Agency Selection Guide

Construction Marketing

A complete how-to guide for construction marketers in need of identifying and selecting a new marketing, advertising, creative, promotion, public relations, or digital agency. No question, choosing an agency partner is a critical decision. This Marketing Agency Selection Guide will help improve the process by defining the reasons for hiring or firing an agency, along with details on eleven (11) types of agencies, and a 4-Step Agency Selection Process.

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How to Increase Safety Adherence Through New-Hire Orientation & Onboarding

Construction Business Owner

The construction industry continues to invest heavily in safety management. Smart contractors understand that safety must be both a core value and a strategic priority. Safety performance affects your ability to bid and win work and to negotiate contracts. As such, safety is a key driver of a construction company’s productivity, quality and profitability.

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2019 Viewpoint Collaborate Live Blog

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint is live blogging during Collaborate 2019, bringing you the latest highlights from this industry-leading construction conference.

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LEANbuild(TM) Integrated Project Delivery Solution

Job Order Contracting

A Common Work Environment for Real Property Owners, AEs, Builders, and Building Users. Best value facility and asset management can be achieved through the application of LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. LEAN methods assure alignment of facilities/infrastructure needs with organizational objectives and provide an operational framework for best value planning, procurement, and project execution.

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Guidelines for the Construction of Concrete Foundations

The Constructor

Guidelines for the construction of concrete foundations can be obtained from Building Codes such as American Concrete Institute and Indian Standards,

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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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How to Secure Coveted Government Contracts

Construction Business Owner

Every year, the federal government and state governments award billions in construction contracts. According to the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS), in 2018, the 20 federal agencies that spent the most on construction awarded $27 billion in contracts. How can you get a slice of that pie? Details here. .

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$15B California school construction bond to go before voters

Construction Dive

The move would offer a lot of benefits for contractors that specialize in school construction, but it has also raised questions about the role that project labor agreements play in the measure.

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Total Construction Cost Visibility and Transparency with LEAN

Job Order Contracting

Total construction cost visibility and transparency are available with 4BT’s LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery. Traditional construction delivery methods are incompatible with best value outcomes. Consistently Achieve Best Value Construction Outcomes. Fundamentals of Total Construction Cost Visibility an Transparency. Early collaboration and information sharing of all project participants and stakeholders (AEs, builders, facilities management, building users…) Clearly

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How Construction Forecasting Software Can Benefit Your Company and Power Your Growth

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Why contractors are increasingly turning to leading-edge construction management software to harness data and intelligence for future growth.

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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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How to Beat Your Bid Problems With Contech

Construction Business Owner

Technology can help GCs avoid cumbersome administrative challenges and ensure they are covering potential risks throughout the bid process. For subcontractors, technology can help them automate how they become qualified and improve how they communicate with GCs. Get the scoop on these technologies here. . .

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Tallest wood building in North America projected to get even taller

Construction Dive

The Ascent tower in Milwaukee, constructed with mass timber, received approval from authorities to add 9 feet to its vertical height, bringing it to 23 stories by the time construction is finished.

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Improve AECOO Performance Today!

Job Order Contracting

The successful integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology leads to the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects on-time and on- budget. While technology is an enabler, its primary function is to reduce the cost of process deployment, improve overall consistency, reduce waste, and enable cost-effective proper oversight. with the result being improved overall productivity.

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Viewpoint EMEA shortlisted for the Building Innovation Awards and the London Construction Awards 2019

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint EMEA has been named as a finalist for five construction industry awards.

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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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Inside Bechtel's Customized Approach to a Modular Building Training Program

Construction Business Owner

Impressed by the convergence of so many noble aspirations (clean energy, jobsite training and modular construction), CBO chatted with Bechtel Project Director for Vogtle, Brian Reilly, and the Chief Executive Officer of Xtreme Cube, Brandon Main, about their work in the Vogtle power plant expansion in Waynesboro, Georgia. .

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US Senate subcommittee advances $87B transportation bill

Construction Dive

But, according to Transportation for America, federal appropriations and disbursements are two different things, and in the lastt few years, only a small portion of appropriations have been handed out to projects.

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Facilities Asset Management

Job Order Contracting

Efficient LEAN facilities asset management management can help real proper owner optimize physical and functional condition levels while optimizing capital reinvestment. All the tools and services are readily available to facilities management professional. The biggest challenge for organizations to align asset management objectives with appropriate LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery methods.

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JCB 3CX Proves to Be a Compact Achiever

Construction Equipment

Introduced in North America at ICUEE in 2015, the 74-horsepower JCB 3CX Compact backhoe loader targets utility applications, road construction, and urban job sites requiring power and maneuverability in a small package.

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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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App Spotlight: Timeero

Construction Business Owner

. Timeero is a GPS workforce management app built for construction businesses. It provides time and mileage tracking capabilities that give business owners insight into where their teams are spending their time. How many current users? Thousands of users. How do I get it?

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AECOM generates cloud solutions for construction problems in 3-day hackathon

Construction Dive

The collaborative event relied on Google Cloud's artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities to solve some of the contractor's biggest infrastructure problems.

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Actionable LEAN Construction Delivery Framework

Job Order Contracting

Actionable LEAN Construction Delivery Framework. While it’s important to study Kaizen, Last Planner(TM), Six Sigma, and other LEAN information sources, an Actionable LEAN Construction Delivery Framework is required in order to consistently delivery quality repair, renovation,and new construction projects today. All of the tools and services needed to implement LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are readily available to real property owners that can demonstrate th

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Zero energy buildings can be constructed with no added upfront cost

BD+C

Many types of zero energy (ZE) buildings can be constructed with no added upfront cost, and some commercial buildings can see return on investment in as little as one year, according to a report by U.S. Green Building Council Massachusetts Chapter.

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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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Why It’s Great to Plant Trees in the Fall

Green Industry Professionals

For many areas that experience seasons, fall may be better to plant trees

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MTA eyes historic $51B budget

Construction Dive

Advocates want oversight and transparency of the New York City-based transit agency's massive allocation, which is 70% more than previous five-year plans.

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JCB 3CX Proves to Be a Compact Achiever

Construction Equipment

Introduced in North America at ICUEE in 2015, the 74-horsepower JCB 3CX Compact backhoe loader targets utility applications, road construction, and urban job sites requiring power and maneuverability in a small package.

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