Lean Construction Technique: Why it Matters
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
The lean construction can be understood as a technique used to design production systems in a construction environment with an aim to decrease time,
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Should contractors risk moving into niche building sectors?
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Construction firms should understand the challenges of a new line of work, including the possibility of slower payment schedules, diversity hiring goals and technology expertise.
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What is the Get It Right Initiative (GIRI) and Why Does it Matter to Your Business?
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
The Get It Right Initiative, or GIRI aims to bring contractors together to identify new ways to boost productivity and project quality.
Low Carbon Concrete for the First Time Required by Law
Green Building Law Update
FEBRUARY 2, 2020
The negative environmental impact of concrete, the most common man made substance on Earth, has not been meaningfully responded to in 2020. Cement use in concrete is the largest single material source of greenhouse gas emissions in building. Concrete is the largest single material source of embodied emissions in buildings, and makes for more than 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies
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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.
Your Guide to Preventing Jobsite Falls
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Your Guide to Preventing Jobsite Falls. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 02/06/2020 - 11:26. Fall protection remains the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) most frequently cited rules violation, even after federal regulators sought to reduce fall-related fatalities with updated workplace safety rules towards the end of 2016.
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Construction Cost Audit Fundamentals
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
The following is an outline of basic Construction Cost Audit Fundamentals when reviewing a construction cost estimate and conducting a construction cost audit. Construction Cost Audit Fundamentals. Construction cost audit procedures involve a thorough understand of work scope and all phases leading up to and ending with the construction cost estimate.
Report: 2.7M construction jobs could be automated by 2057
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
The Midwest Economic Policy Institute study suggests a roadmap for helping workers that are displaced by automation.
What You Need to Know About Marijuana in the Workplace
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
What You Need to Know About Marijuana in the Workplace. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 02/07/2020 - 15:52. The lowdown on how changing regulations involving marijuana use in the workplace could affect your company & what your internal policies should look like.
Light Gauge Steel Frame Building Construction
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Light gauge steel frame construction is an innovative and reliable construction method which is broadly used in the world and has surpassed wood.
The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth
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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.
JOC TASK ORDER Process Overview – USACE
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
The following is a JOC TASK ORDER Process Overview as defined by the USACE. A Job Order Contract involved Projects and/or Task Orders. Each Project requires at least one Task Order. Entities/people involved in a JOC Program at a Project or Task Order levels include: client/building user, project managers, awarded JOC contractor, contracting officer/contracting officer representative, others as required.
Modular Monitor: PCL, Clark, DPR, Mortenson, others embrace offsite construction
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Like their modular competitors, traditional builders are benefiting from the use of prefabricated components.
3 Sustainable Building Trends & How to Implement Them
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
3 Sustainable Building Trends & How to Implement Them. Elizabeth Manning. Mon, 02/03/2020 - 11:09. Add more sustainable building practices to your list of 2020 resolutions. Here's 3 big trends in green construction and how you can implement them in your business.
What is Mat Foundation? Functions, Uses, and Construction
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
A raft or mat foundation is a large rectangular or circular continuous concrete slab that carry the entire loads of structure above and spread it.
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.
Timber grows up
BD+C
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Anyone who doubts that mass timber is mainstreaming into commercial, institutional, and multifamily construction should direct their gaze toward Arkansas. That’s where Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, was instrumental in luring Structurlam, one of the largest mass timber producers in North America, to open its first U.S. plant in a former Nucor steel factory in Conway, Ark.
Extreme winter construction requires important safety precautions
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Pre-planning is critical to ensure that projects remain on schedule and, more importantly, that workers stay safe when subfreezing temperatures, ice and snow hit, says Rockford Construction's safety director.
What Aspect of Your Business Has Evolved Most Over the Last Decade?
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
What Aspect of Your Business Has Evolved Most Over the Last Decade? Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 02/06/2020 - 09:47. Construction is always —see what your industry peers had to say about how their companies have evolved in the last decade (2010s).
Failure Modes in Concrete Beams: Flexural and Shear Failure
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Failure modes in reinforced concrete beams are classified into two major types which include flexural failure and shear failure. The former occurs.
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.
Passive House picks up steam
BD+C
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Millennium Partners is in the process of building Winthrop Center, a $1.35 billion mixed-use tower in Boston’s Financial District that, when completed in 2022, will have more than 1.8 million sf of residential, office, and retail space that will pursue LEED Platinum certification. Its 20 floors of office space—which Handel Architects designed in collaboration with MIT’s Metabolic Design Office—are being taken one step further to meet the Passive House Institute’s rigorous standards for energy ef
Construction issues linger at $1.1B US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority is in mediation with multiple parties involved in the design and construction of the venue.
6 Best Practices for Reducing Fleet & Operations Costs
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
6 Best Practices for Reducing Fleet & Operations Costs. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 02/05/2020 - 17:36. 6 tips for saving money on your construction fleet's equipment costs.
Radiographic Evaluation of Concrete
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Radiographic evaluation of concrete involves the use of radiographic test on building elements to examine the internal condition of concrete. This.
How Poor Planning and Budgeting Lead to Construction Cost Overruns
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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.
Europe’s first LEGOLAND Water Park is set to open
BD+C
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
LEGOLAND’s first water park in Europe, and the first in the world to be included in a non-LEGO theme park, is set to open in Italy’s Gardaland Theme Park.
Alaska construction spending to near $7B in 2020
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
The state has a lot of construction going on year after year, with 41,300 jobs related to construction in 2018 averaging wages of almost $80,000 a year.
Contour To Add Airline Base At Indianapolis International Airport
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
The Tennessee-based regional airline's new nonstop routes will create up to 55 new jobs in central Indiana by the end of 2023. - Read: Contour To Add Airline Base At Indianapolis International Airport at BusinessFacilities.com.
Compounds in Cement and Their Influence on Concrete Strength
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Compounds in cement mainly are tricalcium silicate, dicalcium silicate, tricalcium aluminate, and tetracalcium alumino ferrite. Not only do these.
Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads
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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.
BIM London: A glimpse of BIM discussions across the pond
BD+C
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
The Digital World: BIM event was held in central London in late September 2019. Organized by BSI Group , the British Standards Institute, this one-day conference welcomed over 100 attendees and speakers from a broad variety of fields and constituencies who spoke on an array of BIM topics. Talks ranged from embedding data to blockchain to advanced use of BIM in the field.
Komatsu to unveil semi-autonomous bulldozers
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
The Japanese construction equipment manufacturer is launching new products aimed at easing the shortage of skilled dozer drivers.
Continental To Build $110M Manufacturing Plant In Texas
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
The company’s second automotive manufacturing location in Texas will retain nearly 450 jobs and bring an additional 130 jobs to New Braunfels. - Read: Continental To Build $110M Manufacturing Plant In Texas at BusinessFacilities.com.
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