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The New Normal: 8 ways the coronavirus crisis is changing construction

Construction Dive

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5 Questions About Your Construction Software You Should Be Asking Now

Viewpoint Construction Technology

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4 Ways To Protect Your Workforce During COVID-19

FDR Safety

The world has changed and it may never get back to exactly where it was before. As many are settling in to their “new normal” at home, we at FDRsafety have been meticulously learning and implementing programs for the “new normal” on the job site. For many, returning to work will be an entirely new and quite tedious experience. OSHA requires all businesses to have an Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response Plan.

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How To Manage Your Construction Firm's Cash Flow During Crisis

Contractor Bookkeeping

Dealing with unexpected cash-flow difficulties, even if you're working hard to avoid shortfalls, is hugely distracting. A formerly reliable client might take much longer to pay than anticipated leaving you out of pocket. If you're starting a construction business, it could simply be taking longer than expected to turn a profit in these trying times.

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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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What Is Well Foundation | Component of Well Foundation

CivilJungle

What Is Well Foundation? Well foundations are used in India for centuries because of providing deep foundations below water for monuments, bridges, and aqueducts. For example, the famous Taj Mahal of Agra stands on well foundations. Well foundations are similar to open caissons and are generally used to support bridge piers and abutments since they offer a number of advantages over other types of deep foundations for such large jobs.

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Tips for a Successful Webinar

Construction Marketing

With COVID-19, many companies must think outside the box to keep their engagement high. There is no better time than today to start planning your next webinar. Here are 10 successful webinar tips. Know you attendees. Consider these three questions: Who will be attending? What challenges are they facing? What are their goals? Knowing these three questions will allow you to get a better understanding of the audience.

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State of the Construction Industry: April 2020 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As the Coronavirus continues to impact the economy, things still feel far from “business as usual," but there are positive signs amid the uncertainty.

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Concrete Sealing Compounds – Features & Types [PDF]

The Constructor

Concrete sealing compounds or concrete sealers are liquids applied on the hardened concrete surface to prevent the penetration of deicing solutions,

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6 Tips to Improve the Interview & Hire the Right Candidate

Construction Business Owner

6 Tips to Improve the Interview & Hire the Right Candidate. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 04/28/2020 - 16:44. Your guide to holding and planning for an interview that gives you a good idea of the job candidate in front of you.

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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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Line Item Construction Cost Estimating – 2020 and Beyond!

Job Order Contracting

Detailed line item construction cost estimating is a prerequisite to obtaining best value outcomes for facilities / built infrastructure repair, renovation maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects. While there is certainly value in parametric, building level, and/or square foot estimating for budgetary considerations, they are not appropriate for LEAN construction services procurement and project delivery. ( see LEAN construction guide ).

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Managing absenteeism and uncertainty on the jobsite

Construction Dive

Robust safety policies and transparent communication are the keys to keeping team members comfortable, engaged and coming back to work.

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Storage Silos – Types & Advantages [PDF]

The Constructor

A silo is a pit structure used to store bulk materials like cement, carbon black, woodchips, etc. in large industries. Based on the bulk material it.

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How to Grow Your Business Using Specialty Equipment

Construction Business Owner

How to Grow Your Business Using Specialty Equipment. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 04/29/2020 - 13:27. Consider diversifying your construction company's service offerings with specialty equipment. Here's why you should rent.

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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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Viewpoint UK Thanks the NHS and Key Workers

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint employees and their families take a moment to thank all of the NHS and key workers supporting the country in this short video.

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Building Life-cycle Costs and Physical Asset Total Cost of Ownership Management (TCO)

Job Order Contracting

Creating and monitoring building life-cycle costs is a key component of physical asset total cost of ownership management. Initial Costs—Purchase, Acquisition, Construction Costs Operation, Maintenance, and Repair Costs Replacement, Renovation, Adaptation Costs Disposal / Recycling Costs Cost of Capital. Initial design, procurement, and construction costs of a facility account for only 10%-20% of total capital expenditures throughout its useful life.

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How Prefabrication can help build Emergency Buildings? [PDF]

The Constructor

With the outbreak of Covid-19 in many countries, there is an increasing and urging demand for isolation facilities and hospitals. When China built.

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April 2020 Construction Industry Stats

Construction Business Owner

April 2020 Construction Industry Stats. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 04/28/2020 - 16:35. Key construction industry statistics from the AIA, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and more for April 2020.

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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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Construction to resume in Pennsylvania with many new protocols

Construction Dive

When contractors across the state get back to work Friday, they will be required to include safety practices unheard of before the pandemic.

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Supreme Court Permits State Law Claims Against Superfund Property

Green Building Law Update

In an instructive environmental law decision last week, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the federal Superfund statute (the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act) does not preclude owners of adjacent contaminated land from pursuing state laws claims for money damages for nuisance, trespass and strict liability, but any cleanup of that land cannot be taken in the absence of EPA approval.

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Application of Lasers in Highway Engineering [PDF]

The Constructor

In this era of technology, the use of lasers has a very vast application in highway engineering.

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How One State is Enforcing E-Verify & How It Could Affect You

Construction Business Owner

How One State is Enforcing E-Verify & How It Could Affect You. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 04/29/2020 - 15:55. The state of Pennsylvania recently passed a law regulating employee recordkeeping and the use of E-Verify. The labor law could have implications on the rest of the U.S., too.

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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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Coronavirus contech headquarters: How contractors are using tech to continue essential work

Construction Dive

A roundup of Construction Dive stories focused on contech solutions helping to push construction forward during the pandemic.

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The experts have spoken: We can and should be optimistic despite COVID-19

Lets Build

That point expressed by Dr Jan Mischke, Partner at McKinsey Global Institute, was one of the main conclusions of the virtual Town Hall on how the Coronavirus outbreak will shape the future of the construction industry. Ulrik Branner, Executive and Board Member of LetsBuild, was the host of this insightful online discussion surrounded by an impressive line-up of panelists: Ann Bentley , Global Board Director at Rider Levett Bucknall.

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7 Uses of Natural Pozzolans in Concrete Applications [PDF]

The Constructor

Pozzolans can be blended with lime (or Portland cement) to produce blended cements that can replace pure Portland cement commonly used in building.

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Workers' Compensation 101 for Construction Firms

Construction Business Owner

Workers' Compensation 101 for Construction Firms. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 04/28/2020 - 16:06. What you need to know to limit the number of workers' compensation claims your company deals with on an annual basis.

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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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The Dotted Line: 4 ways to interpret construction contracts amid coronavirus

Construction Dive

Though the pandemic's full impact is still unknown, know which contracts you have and their terms, attorneys say, because the "devil is in the details.

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Planning for life in cities after the pandemic

BD+C

We’ve been here before. . In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, heavy clouds hang over words like “density” and “urban”. These same clouds took shape in the aftermath of 9/11, when influential articles like a Blueprint for a Better City ( Wired , December 1, 2001) proclaimed “Density Kills”, and called for a return to safer suburbs. Just recently, the governor of one of America’s largest states publicly questioned whether his state needed to explore lower density models for growth in the aft

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How to Install Natural Stone Cladding by Wet Method? [PDF]

The Constructor

In the wet stone method, the stone cladding adheres to the perimeter wall of the building by using wet mix like mortar or adhesives. The wet.

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