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Winning with Safety

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How Encore Electric developed a Culture of Safety Excellence and was named the safest construction company in America.

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Understanding Other Construction Company Costs And Opportunities To Increase Your Profit

Contractor Bookkeeping

Many contractors are having trouble adapting to the new economy. I have made more mistakes – than ten of the average contractors put together. I've learned a great deal of hard, hard lessons, and worked my way through several "Character Building Moments." What I am about to ask you to do is something I have done for many years during my contracting days, and it still works.

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Floating Columns in Building Structures – Need and Uses

The Constructor

A column is a vertical member which transfers the loads from beam to foundation whereas a floating column is a vertical member which transfers the.

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What's New in Construction Marketing?

Construction Business Owner

I this article, you will find the Construction Marketing Association’s (CMA) perspective on DMT, including a definition, details about the digital marketing mix of top strategies and tactics, and some insight into the role of marketing technology. .

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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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State of the Construction Industry: July 2019 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The skilled labor shortage, new technologies and the possibility of construction jobsites on Mars are the stories that got our attention in July.

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12 Factors Influencing Bearing Capacity of Soils

The Constructor

The bearing capacity of soil is influenced by many factors for instance soil strength, foundation width and depth, soil weight and surcharge, and.

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What keeps you awake at night?

Construction Business Owner

Construction industry experts offer information on what is worrying them most about their business and the industry right now.

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Accelerating Project Performance

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint clients are using Team to build great projects. And we're making it even easier for them to do so.

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Report: Hotel construction pipeline continues to grow in Q2

Construction Dive

The Lodging Econometrics study found that 2,552 projects were scheduled to start construction within 12 months and 1,374 were in the planning stages.

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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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What is Frost Action in soils and How to prevent it?

The Constructor

The two critical frost actions in the soil are the frost heave and the frost boil. Frost heave is the phenomenon in which the water molecules present.

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July 2019 Construction Industry Stats

Construction Business Owner

American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau construction stats.

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4 Tips for Hiring a Reputable Plumbing Contractor

Construction Marketing

Plumbing contractors are the professionals that are trained to assemble, install and repair water pipes. They are also called upon when the toilet or the entire sewerage system is not functioning as usual. While hiring a plumbing contractor can help in salvaging your home from a water crisis, it can also worsen a situation. As a matter of fact, hiring the wrong plumber is a recipe for disaster.

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The Dotted Line: 7 invoice mistakes that waste money and time

Construction Dive

General contractors and subs make costly errors that prevent them from getting paid on time. Here is what experts recommend to avoid these issues.

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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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Factor of Safety for Bearing Capacity of Soils

The Constructor

Factors of safety for bearing capacity is a value which is established based on the type of soil, method of exploration, level of uncertainty in.

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A new museum debuts inside the Empire State Building

BD+C

This morning, a $165 million, 10,000-sf museum opened on the second floor of the Empire State Building in New York City, completing the second of a four-phase “reimagining” of that building’s Observatory experience, which draws four million visitors annually.

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Davis Bacon Prevailing Wage Rages

Job Order Contracting

Superior Construction Cost Visibility. Davis Bacon prevailing wage rates are required for federal and many many other public sector facilities repair, renovation, and new construction projects. They are also common used for Job Order Contracting and other LEAN construction delivery methods. The Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), enacted in 1931 and amended in 1935 and 1964, is designed to protects communities and workers from non-local contractors underbidding local wage levels.

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Hensel Phelps secures FAA waiver to fly drones over populated construction sites

Construction Dive

Using ParaZero’s SafeAir Parachute System, the contractor said it worked with the agency for more than a year to address safety concerns.

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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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Installation of Windows in Brick Masonry Walls

The Constructor

Installation of windows in brick masonry walls need to be carried out properly in order to avoid faults and subsequent failure of walls or deflection.

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Best of healthcare design for 2019

BD+C

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) named five projects winners of its 2019 Healthcare Design Awards. The awards recognize cutting-edge designs that help solve aesthetic, civic, urban and social problems while also being functional and sustainable. Recipients can include healthcare building design, healthcare planning, and healthcare design-oriented research. .

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Gantt Charts in construction: Gain back control of your projects

Lets Build

What is a Gantt Chart? A Gantt chart is an essential element of most major construction projects these days. Named after the American engineer, Henry L. Gantt, who came up with the idea in the early part of the 20th century, in simple terms it is a bar chart used to display the details of.

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Toronto reigns supreme in North American construction

Construction Dive

Toronto's hot mixed-use market continues to pick up steam as a wave of billion-dollar projects gets underway.

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Simplify Complex Financial Workflows with CMiC’s Powerful Tools

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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Degree of Accuracy in Estimating Construction Works

The Constructor

The degree of accuracy used in the estimation of various material quantities used in the construction is crucial. This is to prevent cost estimate.

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What is the future of architecture as a profession?

BD+C

The profession of architecture is one that dates back to ancient times, with a profound impact on the built environment of civilizations all over the world. The evolution of the practice has been relatively slow; while technologies and styles have evolved, the fundamentals today are not all that different than they were historically.

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5 Steps to Project Management

Construction Equipment

What is Project Management? Following a worker’s certification issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI), it’s a project manager’s job to dictate how to lay out, manage, and execute a project. Software Advice lists the steps to achieving the project’s overall goals.

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The prime contractor's biggest struggle with prevailing wage compliance

Construction Dive

Gain control over the “uncontrollable.” Mitigate your own risk by ensuring your subs are compliant.

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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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Important Shrinkage Parameters in Soil Engineering

The Constructor

The important parameters related to shrinkage limit in soil engineering are shrinkage index, shrinkage limit, volumetric shrinkage, and linear.

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Amenities war no more? Research report explores multifamily market

BD+C

Bark parks, bicycle kitchens, bowling alleys, dog washing stations, golf simulators, karaoke rooms, on-site daycare, Peloton cycling studios, pickleball courts, refrigerated food lockers, surfboard storage units.

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Italian Manufacturer Celebrates New West Virginia Factory

Business Facilities

Pietro Fiorentini recently celebrated the completion of its new manufacturing plant in Weirton, WV with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The company’s new facility in the Three Springs Business Park represents a total investment of $9 million. Mike Graney, executive director of the West Virginia Development Office, addresses dignitaries attending the grand opening of the Pietro Fiorentini manufacturing plant in Weirton.