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Social distancing and site monitoring tech rapidly rolling out to US construction sites

Construction Dive

Tools to help keep jobsites safe and productive, which should have been the norm long ago, will be around long after the coronavirus pandemic dissipates, construction tech experts say.

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11 Steps in Construction of Multi Storey Buildings

Learn Civil Engineering

Hello guys,welcome to the Expert Civil blog, today we are going to discuss about Eleven Steps in Construction of Multi Storey Buildings, i hope you will like it. What are the Eleven phases of construction? Here are the basic steps involved in the construction of multi storey building :- Planning Excavation P.C.C Work Materials Column […].

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Will The Corporate Footprint Shrink Due To COVID-19?

Business Facilities

A CoreNet Global survey reveals corporate real estate professionals' belief that remote work and virtual meetings will last beyond the COVID-19 crisis, and the corporate footprint will likely shrink as a result. - Read: Will The Corporate Footprint Shrink Due To COVID-19? at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Lack of Trust has Doomed the Construction Sector

Job Order Contracting

LEAN Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery. One thing is for certain, no one can solve a problem without asking the right questions. The negative practices that have affected the construction sector (including architects, engineers, builders, operators, and real property owners and facilities managers-AECOO sector) can not be resolved with technology.

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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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Construction Business Communication Strategies During A Pandemic

Contractor Bookkeeping

Most small business owners face a time in their career when they have to communicate in ways or about topics they aren't confident with. COVID-19 has put construction business owners in the position of having many conversations that are uncomfortable and stressful. Whether you're communicating with employees about company issues during the pandemic, hoping to negotiate a rent reduction to the landowner, or changes to credit terms to your banker, here are some strategies that will help you be mor

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Addressing the Uncertainty over Construction Materials

Viewpoint Construction Technology

It may soon be more important than ever to be able to track materials acquisitions, usage and waste in real time.

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What are Construction Site Layout Considerations? [PDF]

The Constructor

Many considerations need to be accounted for while setting the layout of the construction site, for example, considerations for site access, offices.

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Improving Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

INTRODUCTION. Significant improvement across the AECOO sector (architecture, engineering, construction, operation, owner) requires an understanding of the critical parameters. Improving construction planning, procurement, and project delivery involves consideration of core “competencies”, “process”, “efficiency”, and “technology” Or, put another way, People, Process, Information, and Technology.

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How to Navigate the Scheduling Impacts of COVID-19

Construction Business Owner

How to Navigate the Scheduling Impacts of COVID-19. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 05/06/2020 - 17:21. Varying degrees of stay-at-home directives in response to the spread of COVID-19 have been issued across the country, with each state taking a different approach to its enforcement of projects that it deems essential to the community and continued operation of local government, while maintaining social distancing guidelines.

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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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Modular Monitor: Offsite offers unique answers to healthcare systems in a crisis, Part 2

Construction Dive

A month after the niche leapt to the occasion to address immediate, mid- and long-term needs, we have a snapshot of its successes and shortcomings, and a revised look at the future.

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How to Construct a Concrete Swimming Pool? [PDF]

The Constructor

Concrete is the most commonly used material when it comes to swimming pool construction. A concrete swimming pool is designed to take up full water.

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The Value of Locally Researched Line Time Construction Cost Data

Job Order Contracting

Despite the value of actionable locally researched line item construction cost data, few real property owners in the public or private sector consider the need for improvement. Far too many owners and facilities oversight groups rely upon historical costs and/or national average cost data. Historical cost data must be used cautiously for two reasons.

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How to Make Your Business Work Without You

Construction Business Owner

How to Make Your Business Work Without You. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 05/06/2020 - 10:58. Help your construction company operate more efficiently by taking yourself out of the equation and giving your employees responsibilities.

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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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COVID-19 Resources for Australia

Viewpoint Construction Technology

There's a lot of information on how Covid-19 will shape the future of construction in Australia. We've gathered resources to you keep you up-to-date.

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How to Construct a Manhole? [PDF]

The Constructor

A manhole or an inspection chamber is an underground unit constructed to provide access to the utilities like a sewer system, drainage system, etc.

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Bay Area construction opens to new set of rules and guidance

Construction Dive

Companies must work with owners to re-imagine “essential” onsite personnel, create work shifts and structure the layout of the way work is performed, says AGC of California CEO Peter Tateishi.

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How 2 Leading Contractors Assign Projects Across Teams

Construction Business Owner

How 2 Leading Contractors Assign Projects Across Teams. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 05/07/2020 - 16:10. A look inside Black & Veatch Construction and McCarthy Building Company's strategies for assigning projects across their teams.

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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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5 Key Features of Viewpoint Team

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint Team is the perfect solution for UK contractors looking to increase project collaboration, productivity and profits.

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What is Dynamic Cone Penetrometer(DCP)? [PDF]

The Constructor

Dynamic Cone Penetrometer, or DCP, is a tool used for evaluating the strength of soils on site. It also helps with monitoring the condition of.

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Report: Q1 hotel construction pipeline strong despite pandemic

Construction Dive

Hotel projects under construction in the first quarter were at an all-time high, but hotel owners are extending their opening and construction start dates by four to six months.

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Public Sector Facilities Stewardship

Job Order Contracting

Optimizing the capital reinvestment and best value outcomes associated with the planning, procurement, and project delivery of repair, renewal, or new construction of physical structures has proven problematic for public sector real property owners. For decades, federal and other public sector real property owners had little actionable information as to the inventory and condition of their real property assets.

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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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Change Orders in Construction – 101 Guide

Lets Build

Change orders are common to construction projects. After a project contract is agreed upon, and the construction plan and schedule have been finalised (including the schedule of values in accordance with works needed to be completed), the project owner may decide that the initial plans don’t meet his demands or the architect may detect a non-conformity that needs to be fixed.

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How to do Filling in all Type of Works and its Measurement? [PDF]

The Constructor

A filling refers to a quantity of earthen material such as murrum, soil, rock, aggregate, shingle, and sand that is placed and compacted in trenches,

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Design-build team to exit Maryland's $2B Purple Line project

Construction Dive

Citing a dispute with transportation agencies over cost overruns and long delays, the three firms working on the project — Fluor, Lane and Traylor Bros. — said they will pull out of the P3 project.

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Reopening Main Street post-COVID-19 quarantine

BD+C

Bringing people back downtown and to shopping streets will require confidence that the health crisis is abating, and a future outbreak will be minimized. States are now starting to re-open retail, and California Governor Gavin Newsom announced this week that California is moving to Phase Two of the State’s re-opening strategy, which includes some retail stores, with restrictions. .

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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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How to Take Care When Restarting Equipment

Construction Equipment

Why Should I take extra care after prolonged periods of downtime? If equipment is unused for long periods of time, a number of things can happen that will cause trouble during restart.

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How to Fill Materials in Foundations, Trenches, Plinth, and Flooring

The Constructor

A filling refers to a quantity of earthen material such as murrum, soil, rock, aggregate, shingle, and sand that is placed and compacted in trenches,

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Thermal cameras monitor construction worker health on NYC contractor's jobsites

Construction Dive

Technology can help ensure employee safety but privacy issues need to be considered too, says Associated Builders and Contractors.