Construction Dive

JULY 24, 2019

The system uses drones to cut the labor costs of bridge inspections by up to 70%, the developers say.

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Inspections 134

BD+C

JULY 25, 2019

While it will always be the tenants that bring traffic to a development, the real challenge for developers is keeping the traffic on-site for an extended period of time, creating opportunities for both cross-shopping and guest engagement. Increasing dwell time has been a primary focus of developers and tenants alike given the fact that when customers linger, they spend more.

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Site 96

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 26, 2019

It takes work to make the phone ring. It takes even more work to increase the sales ticket. Customers are looking for a contractor to do a little work. If you offer three options, do you find customers usually choose the middle option? When trying someone new, they may go with a "Low Risk" by prepaying for services on a "Deal" on a contractor lead generation service.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 26, 2019

To an outsider, construction contracting probably seems like easy street right now. But there are two huge challenges facing the industry that are putting contractors in an unusual bind. .

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Construction Contract Contractors Industrial 334

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The Constructor

JULY 23, 2019

Damper systems are designed and manufactured to protect structural integrities, controlling structural damages, and prevent injuries to the residents.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 26, 2019

Job Order Contracting BASICS. A job order contract is awarded by public agency (including airports, mass transit, utilities…) multiple repair, renovation, or new construction jobs, provided (i) the jobs require similar experience and expertise, (ii) the nature of the work is clearly identified in the solicitation, and (iii) the contract is limited to a term of one year or when the cumulative total project fees reach the maximum authorized, whichever occurs first.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 22, 2019

Companies that really invest in their employees often tend to make more money, win better contracts, and have less trouble finding and retaining great talent. Find out how to make the investment that offers the biggest ROI here. . .

Contract 310

Contract 310

The Constructor

JULY 23, 2019

Reinforced concrete structures and steel structures follow a similar load transfer method but they differ in several factors like material,

Concrete 203

Concrete Materials 203

Construction Dive

JULY 21, 2019

OSHA has recommendations for protecting workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses but no formal national standard.

OSHA 132

OSHA Injury 132

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2019

Understanding and having access to current, actionable, prevailing wage rates for your area… AND associated locally researched unit price book (UPB) with detailed line item cost data is CRITICAL to REAL PROPERTY OWNERS, BUILDERS, aAE’s, and Oversight Groups. Sure, depending up subcontractor and contractor quotes may be traditional, but that doesn’t mean it’s in the best interest of anyone if this is the exclusive source of cost data.

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Negotiation Procurement Regulation Renovating 138

Construction Business Owner

JULY 23, 2019

Hispanics make up a large portion of the U.S. workforce, which means the potential for work authorization violations is high. Noncompliance with federal laws could mean hefty civil and criminal penalties against an employer.

Management 295

Management Employment 295

The Constructor

JULY 20, 2019

Indoor wall claddings are available in several types from normal wooden panels to 3D wall panels. Their types differ in material, texture and.

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Materials 192

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 23, 2019

By using technology to automate payment processes, contractors are realizing more control over payment timing, discounts and rebates.

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Contractors Construction 130

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job Order Contracting: Everything Owners and Builders Need to Know. Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if designed, deployed, and managed correctly. Of course, the question remains… why don’t more real property owners and facilities management teams leverage the benefits of job order contracting?

Contract 138

Contract Management Procurement Change Orders 138

Construction Business Owner

JULY 24, 2019

Despite propane’s established reputation, a few misconceptions remain about the fuel. The following are the most common myths associated with using propane for light construction equipment and the truth behind each one. .

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Construction Equipment 261

The Constructor

JULY 26, 2019

Soil suction is defined as the state of the soil when it is under reduced pressure. It is measured in terms of the height of the water column (h).

Engineering 189

Engineering 189

Construction Dive

JULY 23, 2019

Turner is leading construction of the venue with soccer-specific design elements, which is a trend in new stadium builds across the U.S.

Design 129

Design Construction 129

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job Order Contracting: Everything Owners and Builders Need to Know. Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually it assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if the JOC Program is designed, deployed, and managed correctly.

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Contract Management Procurement Change Orders 130

Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2019

By Business Facilities Staff. From the July/August 2019 Issue. T he rankings ecosystem is getting crowded and, like everything else in 21st Century America, it appears to be dancing to the tune of reality TV. The competition is the show: there must be winners and losers. Don’t spoil the fun by drilling down into the minutiae of “weighted factors” that reveal the script behind the results.

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The Constructor

JULY 23, 2019

High performance concrete (HPC) is produced in order to meet several requirements which are crucial for a successful construction of buildings in.

Concrete 189

Concrete Construction 189

Construction Dive

JULY 24, 2019

S-Squared's ambitions for its robotics machine extend from the 500-square-foot home to infrastructure and commercial buildings up to 1 million square feet.

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New York Claims Commercial Infrastructure 125

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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.

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Lets Build

JULY 24, 2019

As-built drawings are a very important component of a construction project. They serve as copies or recreations of how the project is constructed, and pinpoint all changes made as it is being built. Construction projects, regardless of their size, go through multiple modifications, adjustments, and changes before their completion. It doesn’t matter how minor the.

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Drawings Construction 109

Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2019

By Business Facilities Staff. From the July/August 2019 Issue. 15th Annual Rankings: 2019 Metro Rankings Report. ATLANTA NO. 1 IN GROWTH POTENTIAL. W e’ve subdivided our metro Economic Growth Potential ranking into small, medium and large categories this year. Atlanta, GA; San Antonio, TX and Phoenix, AZ are the top-ranked large metros in this flagship category, respectively.

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The Constructor

JULY 26, 2019

The suction in soil mass can be measured mainly by three methods namely Tensiometer method, Suction Plate method and Centrifuge Method. Each method.

Maine 180

Maine Engineering 180

Construction Dive

JULY 25, 2019

If a contractor has trained its employees on safety rules and a few workers refuse to follow procedures, it sometimes comes down to individual worker misconduct.

Employment 124

Employment OSHA Safety Contractors 124

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BD+C

JULY 23, 2019

McKinsey & Company, the international corporate consulting firm, has issued a new research study, “Modular construction: From projects to products.” Written by an international team, it discusses a wide range of building sectors, but its main focus is multifamily.

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Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2019

Tennessee has been named the state with the Best Business Climate and North Carolina is the top-ranked state for Economic Growth Potential in Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings Report , released this week. Rounding out the top five in the magazine’s flagship business climate ranking are Virginia, Alabama, Texas and Utah. BF Editor in Chief Jack Rogers noted that the top three—and this year’s no. 4 in Best Business Climate, Texas—all have been perennial contenders for BF’s top honor,

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The Constructor

JULY 24, 2019

Sand bath method is a field method conducted to determine the water content of the soil. This method is fast but the result is not as accurate as the.

Engineering 174

Engineering 174