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Tech 101: Construction drones

Construction Dive

Drones are becoming the go-to tool for mapping, inspecting and managing worksites more efficiently and safely. Would your projects benefit from an eye in the sky?

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12 Numbers You Should Know to Hire Top Construction Talent

Construction Business Owner

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Common Types of Construction Contracts And Their Use

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Construction projects are a conglomeration of various parties that all need to work together. Working together requires that each of the team members know their roles and responsibilities and what they are required to deliver. A construction contract is a tool that you can use to help outline these requirements. What exactly is a construction contract, how can it be used and what are the different types?

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The year’s major discovery: Your current customers are your most important marketing asset

Construction Marketing Ideas

This is one of the quietest New Years’ Eve celebrations — a sip of champagne with Vivian in our home with the TV tuned to Times Square. For me, of course, this is ideal. No crowds, but plenty of love. The near 2019 marked the end of maintaining this blog daily, largely because of our […]. The post The year’s major discovery: Your current customers are your most important marketing asset appeared first on Construction Marketing Ideas.

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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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Difference Between Red Bricks and Solid Concrete Blocks

The Constructor

Red bricks are one of the oldest and extensively used building material that is primarily made from clay. Solid concrete blocks are precast concrete.

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Strong Growth Predicted for AU Commercial and Infrastructure Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The commercial and infrastructure outlook is good for Australian contractors -- even better if they're using modern technologies.

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When Trees Sue for their Own Environmental Preservation

Green Building Law Update

In the new decade American environmental law will likely expand to include you being sued by the trees. I don’t mean being sued by the Lorax or someone else who “speaks for the trees” but rather the trees will have standing to sue to confront environmental degradation and the like. This movement to empower nature is the single most impactful trend in environmental law.

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Structure Relocation

The Constructor

Structure relocation is the process of moving a structure from one location to another.It mainly involves two consecutive steps. They are.

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The Benefits of Using a Supplier Collaboration Platform

Construction Business Owner

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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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The Construction Software Bottleneck

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Leading supplier to education and healthcare makes the switch from Timberline to real-time data provider, Vista.

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Everything you need for LEAN Building and Project Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Best value repair, renovation, maintenance, or new construction requires early and ongoing sharing of actionable information, starting with planning and design and continuing throughout the buildings life-cycle. Robust processes are critical to best value attainment. Processes that define roles, responsibilities, workflows, and mutually beneficial outcomes.

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Structure Relocation

The Constructor

Structure relocation is the process of moving a structure from one location to another. It mainly involves two consecutive steps: Disassembling.

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What's Happening in Washington & How It Could Affect Your Company

Construction Business Owner

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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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Commercial Construction 2020 Trends: Cannabis Retail, Senior Housing and Restaurant Construction Lead the Way

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Englewood’s business development team attended ICSC’s CenterBuild conference in December, where conversations revolved around retail activity and opportunities in 2020. The event also included ICSC’s 2019 North America Design and Development Awards, where Englewood, along with client American Girl and project partners, was recognized for its work on the American Girl Place store in New York City.

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Survey ranks top construction apps, finds lack of integration

Construction Dive

For everything from daily reports to safety tracking and plan management, mobile apps are more important than ever for construction pros, a new study finds. But with "app fatigue" a real problem, how much is too much?

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8 Important Properties of Polymer Materials

The Constructor

Properties of polymer materials are of great importance to know before using in any applications such materials are increasingly used in.

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January 2020 Construction Industry Stats

Construction Business Owner

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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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JOB Order Contracting FAQs

Job Order Contracting

Here is a listing of Job Order Contracting FAQs, frequently asked questions. Software & Construction Cost Data Options for JOC Panel Questions – January 16 @3:50 pm. What is overview of your company and what differentiates your products and services from your competitors ? We founded 4BT in 2016 upon seeing a clear need to Rethink, Reshape, and Rebuild JOC.

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CBRE ranks the hottest multifamily markets for 2020

Construction Dive

Much of this year's multifamily construction, according to the research group, will focus on smaller markets and suburban locales.

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Vendor Management in the Construction Industry

The Constructor

Vendor management in construction industry focuses on enlisting the vendors, managing the services and goods provided by the vendors to execute the.

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NFL’s Packers and Microsoft add an innovation center to a fledgling business district

BD+C

Football is often described as game of strategy. So perhaps it wasn’t surprising that the Green Bay Packers, through a joint venture between the team’s development arm and Microsoft, recently opened TitletownTech, a 50,000-sf innovation center in Green Bay, Wis., that is set up to cultivate and provide financial support to high-growth startup companies.

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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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Leveraging Building Information to Achieve Best Value

Job Order Contracting

“Some changes are so slow that you don’t notice, others are so fast that they don’t notice you *” * Ashleigh Brilliant The digitization of the construction industry is gradually transforming organizational models in our industry. – will change the way we produce – will change the organization of the business and labor – will change the product/service – will change the demand – will change the relationship with customers and suppliers.

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Autonomous security bot monitors construction jobsites with facial recognition technology

Construction Dive

A British firm has developed a two-wheeled robot that can recognize people and vehicles and whether they’re allowed to be on the site.

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Precipitation – Types and Features

The Constructor

Precipitation is the process by which all forms of water reach back to earth from the atmosphere.

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Fertilizers: Signs You’re Doing it Wrong

Green Industry Professionals

Lawn care industry experts discuss what trends lawn care companies should watch for in 2020.

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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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4BT’s Best Value Job Order Contracting Solution

Job Order Contracting

We founded 4BT in 2016 upon seeing a clear need to Rethink, Reshape, and Rebuild JOC. Our goal is to assure. 1. LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes were deployed in a manner that is mutually beneficial to all participants and stakeholders. 2. Full financial transparency and audit-worthy compliance. 3. JOC solutions that do not burden users with excessive fees and costs. and. 4.

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Deloitte: Construction cost pressures to continue in 2020

Construction Dive

There are steps contractors can take to help mitigate these rising costs, according to a new report from the accounting services firm.

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Making it: Gen Z learns by doing

BD+C

Born between 1997-2010, Gen Z are digital natives who are starting their college careers. From TikTok videos to rapid prototyping, Gen Z learns by doing. This fundamental shift in learning style will have an impact on higher-education space planning. Reflecting on my experience as both a student and instructor, I have observed that design schools may provide a road map to preparing your campus for the maker generation.

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