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Wieland chalks up productivity gains to paperless project

Construction Dive

At a rural Ohio jobsite, Wieland Construction and its subcontractors are managing progress entirely from mobile devices — an investment they say has been offset by hours of time saved and countless mistakes avoided.

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Batching Methods of Concrete

The Constructor

What is Batching of Concrete? The process of measuring ingredients or materials to prepare concrete mix is known as batching of concrete. To get.

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Get some easy to follow tips for executing brick masonry from Floor to roof

Construction Cost Estimating

Brick masonry work is one of the most vital part of building construction. In this informative construction article, you will learn how to accomplish the complete brick masonry work from Earth beam to roof. The following four major steps are involved in brick masonry work :- 1. up to basement 2. up to sill level 3. up to lintel level 4. up to roof level.

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Episode 10: Combatting Sexual Harassment

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A Viewpoint on Construction, Modern Takes on a Transforming Industry. Episode 10: Combatting Sexual Harassment A little more than a year ago, after hearing an inappropriate comment made during an industry event, Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) leaders Kevin Booth […]. The post Episode 10: Combatting Sexual Harassment appeared first on Viewpoint Surveyor.

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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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Are Your Safety Policies Asking for Trouble?

FDR Safety

FDRsafety supports and promotes employers developing strong safety policies, training their employees and enforcing those policies. However, some policies are so strict that they create potential legal issues. Recent cases (both OSHA and personal injury) suggest that industry’s quest to mandate employee performance may ignore the real world where workers encounter variables, and strict interpretation of the policy would literally prevent the work from being done.

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Half of industry expects majority of projects to be 'green' in 3 years

Construction Dive

The Dodge Data & Analytics study also revealed that although green building techniques are increasing, not everyone is pursuing third-party certification.

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Behind the Scenes with Stansell Electric: A Q&A with A Viewpoint Technology Award Winner

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, our clients simply amaze us with the innovative ways they use our software. One of our clients, Stansell Electric, was having difficulty communicating with its field team. They couldn’t confidently let […]. The post Behind the Scenes with Stansell Electric: A Q&A with A Viewpoint Technology Award Winner appeared first on Viewpoint Surveyor.

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Construction needs to become data-driven for future success

Lets Build

Nicholas Klokholm, Director of Channel – Volume Builders at GenieBelt, shares with us his thoughts on why construction should become more data-driven in order to ensure future success: Are we focussing on the right things in our industry at the moment or have we fallen for the “nice and shiny” instead of looking at what.

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10 Largest Cement Companies in the USA

The Constructor

Cement production in the United States has a substantially large and well-established base with 120.5Mt per year, according to United States.

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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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Which hazards top OSHA's 10 most-cited safety violations list?

Construction Dive

Here is a breakdown of the total number of violations on this year's list per standard as well as details about each standard.

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Setting the Tech Tones: An Interview with Andrea Wright

Viewpoint Construction Technology

One of our clients, Sachse Construction , will be featured in next month’s issue of Construction Business Owner magazine in an article on modernizing contractors’ operations through technology. As part of that article, I interviewed Andrea Wright, Sachse’s former director of empowerment, who helped lead the company’s technology transformation before starting her own company to help other contractors do the same.

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Construction Lead Services Survey Results

Construction Marketing

The Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey on the use of construction lead services by construction firms of all types, manufacturers, and related. To get a greater insight on the usage of Construction lead services we asked the following questions: Do you utilize construction lead services? If no, what is the main reason you do not use construction lead services?

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Methods of Precast Concrete Constructions

The Constructor

Precast concrete construction system has its own characteristics which influence the layout, span length, construction depth, and stability system to.

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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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The 7 KPIs of construction, and how technology can measure them

Construction Dive

Autodesk recently commissioned Dodge Data & Analytics to identify and quantify seven key performance indicators of construction to effectively measure and manage performance.

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Behind the Scenes with Stansell Electric: A Q&A with A Viewpoint Technology Award Winner

Viewpoint Construction Technology

One of our clients, Stansell Electric, was having difficulty communicating with its field team.

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2018 International Green Construction Code released

BD+C

The 2018 International Green Construction Code (2018 IgCC) has been released. The 2018 IgCC is a joint initiative of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), International Code Council (ICC), ASHRAE , and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES). It aligns the technical requirements of ANSI/ASHRAE/ICC/USGBC/IES 189.1-2017-Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings Except Low Rise Residential Buildings with ICC’s multi-stakeholder IgCC.

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Types of Concrete Defects – Causes, Prevention

The Constructor

Concrete structures get defective during its lifetime. The defects may be of many types due to various reasons or causes. It is important to know.

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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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Tech strategy requires a new type of construction worker

Construction Dive

Construction firms are scaling up their strategies by tapping tech talent with deep expertise in the nuances of construction, said an expert at Procore’s Groundbreak conference.

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Episode 10: Combating Sexual Harassment

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A little more than a year ago, after hearing an inappropriate comment made during an industry event.

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A new Joint Center report finds aging Americans less prepared to afford housing

BD+C

Between 2011 and 2016, the U.S. population age 50 years or older grew by 10.5 million to more than 112 million. While the vast majority of older Americans owns homes, homeownership rates are lower than the past, and a significant number of adults drawing closer to retirement might not have the financial wherewithal to afford to either buy or rent where they want to live.

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The Simple Framework for Efficient and Open Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

The OpenJOC Framework(TM) embeds core LEAN integrated project delivery and superior procurement practices to provide real property owners with optimal strategies strategy for consistently delivering on-demand, quality repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects on-time and on-budget. Four BT, LLC (4BT) was created to met a clear needs for a superior mousetrap with respect to facilities stewardship.

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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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Being 'value generators' instead of 'order takers'

Construction Dive

A contractor turned college professor tells attendees at Procore's Groundbreak conference that they need to find solutions to customers' complex problems — even if they don't ask.

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Setting the Tech Tones: An Interview with Andrea Wright

Viewpoint Construction Technology

One of our clients, Sachse Construction, will be featured in next month’s issue of Construction Business Owner.

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Crosstown Concourse: An 'organic' urban village

BD+C

In the 1920s sears, roebuck & Co. went on a spree constructing regional distribution centers the length and breadth of the country, from Boston to Chicago, from Dallas to Los Angeles. Sears shipped everything the American consumer could wish for from these massive warehouses: Kenmore appliances, Craftsman tools, kits to build a house. You could order a hound dog.

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REHAU Offers BIM Files for Plumbing, Mechanical Systems Through UNIFI

Contractor Magazine

Subscribers to the cloud-based UNIFI platform Connect can locate and adopt manufacturer content into their internal libraries.

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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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Raiders' Las Vegas stadium progress: on schedule and hitting hiring goals

Construction Dive

The Mortenson and McCarthy joint venture-led project appears to be on track to meet its accelerated 30-month construction schedule and has exceeded minority participation goals by 82%.

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Seqirus Investing $140M In North Carolina Expansion

Business Facilities

The expansion will create 120 permanent highly skilled jobs and allow the company to increase capacity manufacturing influenza vaccines for global markets. - Read: Seqirus Investing $140M In North Carolina Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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USGBC launches LEED Zero, to address net zero carbon operations and resources in LEED green building projects

BD+C

The U.S. Green Building Council ( USGBC ) recently launched LEED Zero, a new program that will address net zero operations and resources in buildings.