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No Country for Old Construction HR Processes

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Why contractors are digitizing data to remove reliance on paper forms and other manual processes and adapt to a changing workforce environment.

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What contractors need to know about the Paycheck Protection Program

Construction Dive

Attorneys say the big takeaway for construction firms that use PPP loans is to document everything — from the decisions that led to their applications to how they used the proceeds.

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7 Tips to Prepare Accurate Construction Estimates

The Constructor

Project planning and budget estimation is very important for a construction project to be successful. If you don’t plan your project beforehand, you.

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Boosting The Social Proof Of Your Construction Business Online

Contractor Bookkeeping

While the world is staying six feet apart, most small businesses are staying afloat and connected online. Now is a great time to boost the social proof of your construction business virtually. You won't build a loyal client base if you can't earn your visitors' trust, which is why companies value social proof so highly. But proving your construction business's value online takes a unique skill set, one you can nurture by learning from the marketing industry professionals.

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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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Why LEAN Construction Matters

Job Order Contracting

The answer to why lean construction matter includes… Owner experience, qualifications and capability Magnitude, form, function and complexity of facilities/built environment repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction Establishing the project timelines Fast-tracking priority requirements True financial visibility and transparency Measurably improving financial, environmental, and quality outcomes as well as overall satisfaction for participants and stakeholders.

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UK Contractor RED Systems Ltd. Using Field View to Track Workers’ Health and Safety

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Amid COVID-19, RED Systems' workers were top of mind, so the company utilized Field View to provide thorough health and safety tracking.

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Is your Building a High-Performance Building? [PDF]

The Constructor

A high-performance building is a building that unifies and optimizes all the major high-performance attributes, including energy conservation,

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Best Value Pre-Construction Tools and Services… and more

Job Order Contracting

Using the right pre-construction tools and services is important to early and ongoing information sharing and obtaining mutually beneficial best value outcomes. Robust LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery processes provide a proven way to improve pre-construction stages as well as the full life-cycle from concept through completion and beyond.

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How McCarthy Building Co. Fosters Inclusivity in its Workforce

Construction Business Owner

How McCarthy Building Co. Fosters Inclusivity in its Workforce. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 05/13/2020 - 15:57. Over the past 10 years, there has been a steady increase in the number of women employed in the construction industry, according to the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). Unfortunately, while there has been growth in the number of female construction workers, the industry has failed to keep up and evolve with its current workforce.

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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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6 Ways the COVID-19 crisis will reshape the construction industry

Lets Build

It is not an exaggeration to say that this novel coronavirus pandemic has brought the global economy to its knees. With governments all around the world implementing strict lockdown measures to slow down the spread of the virus, the world is partially paralysed. Unfortunately, businesses are nowhere near prepared to handle the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How to determine the Critical Depth in Open Excavation? [PDF]

The Constructor

The critical depth is defined as the maximum depth of excavation of soil that can be performed without any failure. Critical depth is one of the.

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Best Value Facilities Management – LEAN Renovation, Repair, and Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Whether you are a real property owner, facilities management professional, architect, engineer, or builder, it is important to understand your organization.s progress towards best value facilities management and its location on the journey toward LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Do you know how to move forward and at what pace?

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The Problem with Paper: 5 Ways Accounts Payable Automation Can Help

Construction Business Owner

Promote to rotator No. Rotator Image. Status of webinar Featured. Thu, 06/18/2020 - 12:00. 4 p.m. EDT. tktktk. Today’s reality has forced businesses to quickly implement their continuity plans and put them to the test. And it’s become crystal clear which of their business processes are critical to maintaining operations. Accounts payable (AP) tops that list, as businesses literally can’t function without processing payments.

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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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Having a Covid-19 Business Continuity Plan

Viewpoint Construction Technology

It is more important than ever for your company to have a business continuity plan in place. Viewpoint has resources to help you put one together.

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How to design an RCC Lintel Beam as per Indian Standards? [PDF]

The Constructor

Lintel beams are constructed on the top of openings in the wall like windows and Doors. These are designed based on the dimensions of the openings.

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Construction loses record-breaking 975K jobs in April amid pandemic

Construction Dive

The March-to-April 2020 drop, representing 13% of the industry's workforce, is its largest ever, according to Associated General Contractors.

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Best Construction Cost Estimating Solution

Job Order Contracting

Here is a recommended list of considerations if you are seeking the best construction cost estimating solution for your organization. Collaborative environment – Even if there is only one estimator, it is critical to share current, actionable information with multiple internal and external parties. Integral locally researched detailed line item construction cost database – Having a current, open, locally researched detail unit price cost database is critical.

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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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The New and Improved 2020 ICC 700 National Green Building Standard

Green Building Law Update

The 2020 version of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is now available for free download and public use. You care about this because the NGBS is the most used green building standard in the United States. As of April 1, 2020, more than 216,000 residential dwellings have been certified to the NGBS through NGBS Green, the third-party certification program administered by Home Innovation Research Labs.

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What is the Applications of Unified Soil Classification System?

The Constructor

What is the applications of the Unified Soil Classification System? The post What is the Applications of Unified Soil Classification System?

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Denver airport officials propose additional $560M and acceleration of construction work

Construction Dive

The airport wants to take advantage of reduced passenger volume during the COVID-19 slowdown to expedite improvement projects.

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Efficient Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment – An Elusive Goal in the Public Sector

Job Order Contracting

“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” Henry ford. Efficient life-cycle management of the built environment in the public sector has remained an elusive goal. It is also a regularly mandate that has simply not been met by most Federal, County, State, and Local Governments. The process is well defined and requires a process focused environment and associated robust information management and decision-support capabilities.

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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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Designing resilient libraries for a post-covid world

BD+C

The Coronavirus Pandemic forced 98% of all public libraries across the United States to close in April ( American Library Association ). While we miss our libraries, it’s been inspiring to see the creativity and dedication library workers have shown as they’ve taken steps to continue serving the public beyond the doors of the library.

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Form work stripping time Vs Compressive strength of Concrete

The Constructor

Dear all, I would like to know the any graph or relation ship between form work stripping time vs compressive strength of concrete.

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Shawmut employs technology to help suppress the spread of COVID-19

Construction Dive

The contractor is employing its Shawmut Vitals for daily health screenings and to flag workers who may have been exposed to the virus.

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How email communication hurts your project delivery

Lets Build

How many times have you sent an important email to someone without receiving a reply? And what effect did that lack of response to your email have on the progress of your project? Unfortunately, it happens way more than you think and, more importantly, way more than it should. It is no exaggeration to claim that email communication is one of the main factors that hurt project delivery in construction.

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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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Third COVID-19 Survey Tracks Delaware Business Response

Business Facilities

Respondents who secured Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding were able to retain about 2,400 of their employees and rehire another 331 employees. - Read: Third COVID-19 Survey Tracks Delaware Business Response at BusinessFacilities.com.

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How IoT can help the Construction Sector? [PDF]

The Constructor

The ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT) is an emerging technology that enables interaction of uniquely identifiable computing devices that can be embedded.

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California transit, road work to continue despite $54B state budget deficit

Construction Dive

Gov. Gavin Newom's revised budget instructs the state's DOT to accelerate projects and improve roads as a way to restart California’s economy.

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