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Army posts pre-bid notices for U.S.-Mexico border wall work

Construction Dive

The notices state that official bid solicitations will be forthcoming and that bids are due Aug. 15.

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New Concrete, Anchors Stabilize Bagnell Dam

ENR Construction

The Bagnell Dam in Lake of the Ozarks, Mo., is getting its first stabilization since the '80s, including 67 new anchors.

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Rethinking Traditional Construction Project Management—Part 1 of 5

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. The lifeblood of any construction company is the construction project itself. How those projects are managed can make or break the company. That makes project managers (or in some companies, project sponsors who oversee teams of project managers) arguably the most important role in an organization.

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Tips for Hiring During the Busy Season

Construction Business Owner

With summer, a slew of new projects and the promise of an infrastructure plan right around the corner, recruiting new talent is top of mind for many contractors. However, the busy season can cause some business owners to hire without considering all of the potential risk that comes with onboarding new employees.

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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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The biggest house builders in the UK

Lets Build

The UK market is experiencing a shortage of houses at the moment, which has led to a higher demand. A demand which has had a positive impact on the big house builders of the UK. Several of them have reported a rise in sales due to the healthy demand for new homes. Amongst others, is.

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Viewpoint Named “Enterprise Technology Company of the Year” in 2018 Oregon Tech Awards

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Last week the Technology Association of Oregon hosted its 34 th annual Oregon Technology Awards event in downtown Portland. For more than three decades these awards have served to identify and honor the highest excellence among the companies that comprise the state’s technology industry. It is with great pride that we announce Viewpoint has been honored as the association’s Technology Company of the Year for 2018 in the Enterprise category.

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Does Your Construction Business Need Employment Practices Liability Insurance?

Construction Business Owner

The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received 84,254 discriminatory employment practices complaints last year. In addition to lawsuits filed by private citizens, claims filed by federal, state and city regulators are causing more businesses to purchase Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI).

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Industry experts talk AI: Rob Charlton on the future of Artificial Intelligence in construction

Lets Build

According to McKinsey & Company, artificial intelligence is the next frontier for construction technology. Nevertheless, it seems that the building sector is still behind the curve when it comes to the implementation of AI solutions. In an effort to understand why this is happening, we introduce today our fresh AI interview series with title Industry.

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3 Tips to Choosing an Angle Grinder

Construction Marketing

When it comes to the time to stock your home with equipment and power tools, the angle grinder is definitely one of the top tools that cannot be forgotten. The angle grinder will be used for all your cutting and polishing needs. There are many types of angle grinders available on the market and this means that you have to consider a number of things before you choose the right grinder.

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Unlock The Blueprint: How To Construct A Better Payment Workflow

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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How to Manage Compliance for Construction Success

Viewpoint Construction Technology

These days, many contractors are faced with managing larger, more complex projects on a regular basis. That means they have even more to keep track of in their already busy schedules. Contractors have to pay attention to budgets, deadlines, collaborators, change orders, progress reports, payroll, safety, compliance requirements and much more. Construction management is challenging, in no small part because the industry is governed by a plethora of regulations.

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Tech & Tires: What You Need to Know Now

Construction Business Owner

What you need to know about top trends in on-the-road tire manufacturing and tire design.

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10 house building strategies that actually work

Lets Build

Managing a range of construction projects at one time is incredibly challenging, don’t delude yourself into thinking otherwise. Keeping multiple balls in the air without proper strategies and tools is impossible, it’s likely to lead to projects falling behind the timeline which can directly impact your bottom line and cause further issues to pile up.

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Ready mix concrete resource

GCP Applied Technologies

Ready mix concrete resource. michael.delros…. Wed, 05/16/2018 - 15:56. GCP Applied Technologies. August 27, 2018. The perishability of ready mix concrete makes it a complex product to ship. Ready-mix producers must set controls in place at the plant, in transit and on the jobsite to optimize their production, minimize leakage and maximize profits. They must reduce variability between loads, while increasing volume.

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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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Rethinking Traditional Construction Project Management—Part 1 of 5

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Project Management Versus Construction Project Management.

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NYC to require 40 hours of safety training

Construction Dive

The city's Department of Buildings is giving construction workers until May 2019 to complete the required training.

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Job Order Contracting Made Simple

Job Order Contracting

The OpenJOC Job Order Contracting Toolkit. Everything you need to implement at best value, best practice Job Order Contract, without excessive administrative fees, other unnecessary burdens, and with no hassles! No Cost to Member Government Agencies. Owned and Managed by a Government Agency / Allied States Cooperative/ESC19 – EDGAR Compliant. Locally researched JOC Unit Price Book.

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Sustainability is dead: Regenerative architecture is the new green

BD+C

While it had good intentions, sustainability was a concept that failed on launch and simply should have never been. Its original premise was to meet the needs of the present without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their needs—all within available resources. But, does that make sense? Imagine a bucket brimming with any finite resource.

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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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Viewpoint Named “Enterprise Technology Company of the Year” in 2018 Oregon Tech Awards

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Recognizing Growth and Technology Achievements.

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No surprise: Bechtel No. 1 on ENR 2018 Top 400 contractors list

Construction Dive

Fluor Corp. and Turner Corp. repeated their No. 2 and No. 3 showings, while the 400 contractors in total generated a record $374 billion in contracting revenue in 2017.

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LEAN Construction Matters

Job Order Contracting

Why LEAN Construction Matters. LEAN Construction isn’t just another construction delivery method, it should be the ONLY construction delivery process used… LEAN MATTERS! There is simply no excuse for only 20-25% of all construction projects to be on-time, built per owner requirements, on-budget, and without any legal disputes. LEAN construction delivery methods, such as Integrated Project Delivery, for major new construction, and Job Order Contracting, for repair, renovation, and min

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The 100 tallest buildings ever conventionally demolished

BD+C

What goes up, must come down. And, when it comes to tall buildings, often times the reason they come down is so a taller building can rise from the rubble, at least according to a new study from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). It is the concrete jungle’s version of the circle of life.

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Seamless Finance Solutions for Construction Leaders

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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How to Manage Compliance for Construction Success

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Learn the Compliance Requirements.

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3DR's new app simplifies drone surveying

Construction Dive

The Android app will leverage Trimble’s Catalyst hardware to ensure greater accuracy while simplifying workflows, the company says.

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The Benefits of LEAN Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

The Benefits of LEAN Job Order Contracting. Bringing significantly higher Productivity, better Quality and Continuous Improvement to all of your repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects, without excessive fees or other administration costs are the primary benefits of LEAN Job Order Contracting. The OpenJOC(TM) Approach applies LEAN Job Order Contracting through all processes, tools, training, and support, while ensuring that quality management is now completely integrated and a

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Pampering the pups: Why dog-washing stations are a must-have in multifamily developments

BD+C

There’s a construction boomlet under way in dog-washing facilities at U.S. and Canadian apartment and condominium communities. Half of U.S. dog owners live in the 25 largest U.S. metro areas, where dog-focused amenities are common at apartment and condominium properties. More than half (55.2%) of respondents to this publication’s 2017 “Amenities Survey” said they had installed a dog-wash spa in a multifamily project.

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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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Viewpoint shine a light on stress for Mental Health Awareness Week

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Stress is a part of everyday life, and indeed some scientists believe exposure to some stress makes you more resilient and better able to manage stress. However, when staff in the workplace become overwhelmed with stress, or simply don’t have the mechanisms to cope with it effectively, it can be much more serious. The impact of this is shown in the fact that stress, depression or anxiety accounts for a fifth of all work-related illness, leading to mental health problems or even making existing p

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The Dotted Line: What contractors need to know about arbitration

Construction Dive

When it comes to contract disputes, arbitration is sometimes the answer, even if it does not mean contractors will get an inexpensive and quick resolution.

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BiC-6D BIM for Facilities Management

Job Order Contracting

BiC -6D BIM for Facilities Management. is the new module designed for the advanced needs of those who need exploit the full potential of BIM in the areas of Asset & Facilities Management. Would you like more information on BiC -6D? Contact us! Watch the video and learn how the new BiC-6D add-ons can help achieve your business goals. The D imensions of BIM.

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