Is Your Construction Data Selling Your Projects Short?
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 1, 2020
When it comes to project status review meetings, a lack of good data can lead to headaches. Here's how the right technology can help.
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Robot roundup: 5 recent innovations in construction tech
Construction Dive
JULY 1, 2020
Here’s a look at a handful of robotic innovations that could be making their way to U.S. jobsites.
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3 key reasons to continue construction training even amid the pandemic
Construction Dive
AUGUST 4, 2020
Learn why proactive companies have successfully managed to maintain training through difficult times.
How to Cut Costs & Plan for a Future Beyond COVID-19
Construction Business Owner
JULY 1, 2020
How to Cut Costs & Plan for a Future Beyond COVID-19. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 07/01/2020 - 05:39. As leaders steer their businesses through the fog of the coronavirus pandemic, fear and uncertainty are often two unwelcome, but likely, drivers of business decisions. COVID-19 related disruption is causing widespread panic. When companies sense a financial pitfall, it’s tempting to cut costs—and to do so promptly.
Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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.
How To Build A Business Warehouse
Construction Marketing
OCTOBER 28, 2020
The proper storage of goods is crucial for any business because it offers ample production support and provides opportunities for expansion. Without proper planning before building a business warehouse, you may compromise the safety and security of your products and waste so much money in the long run. If you’re planning to build a business warehouse, then you’re at the right place.
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How to reduce admin work and endless meetings in construction
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MAY 27, 2020
For many in construction, excessive administrative work and hours of endless meetings are seen as part of the job and as something that they can’t change. Stakeholders in construction may spend up to 40% of their time hunting down progress updates, writing reports, or just attending meetings. FREE GUIDE: How to reduce construction delays by more than 20%.
Sage Intacct Construction Brings Financial Management to the Cloud
Construction Junkie
OCTOBER 21, 2020
This article is part of Construction Junkie’s coverage of Groundbreak 2020 , Procore’s annual technology conference. Sage will be in attendance in the virtual exhibitor hall. More details can be found below. There’s no doubt that one of the most important aspects of managing a construction project is being able to quickly and easily analyze your financials.
Adjaye Associates will design The Africa Institute in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
Adjaye Associates will design a new campus in downtown Sharjah for The Africa Institute. The Institute is the first center of its kind fully dedicated to the advanced study, research, and documentation of Africa and the African diaspora in the Arab world. The development of The Africa Institute is spearheaded by Cornell University Professor Salah M.
T-Mobile Will Create Up To 500 New Jobs In Virginia
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AUGUST 17, 2020
The wireless network operator will invest $30 million to relocate one of its Customer Experience Centers to Henrico County, VA. - Read: T-Mobile Will Create Up To 500 New Jobs In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.
Stay Ahead in 2024 with Proven Strategies for Success
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The specialty contractor space is facing a transformative period, driven by labor shortages, rapid technological advancements, and increasing regulatory requirements. In 2024, contractors must navigate complex challenges like fragmented management systems and delays in payment. This guide offers a deep dive into the key disruptions reshaping the industry over the next 24 months, including digitization, sustainable practices, and modular construction.
Lessons learned in masonry: Presenting 10 useful tips from the field
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 13, 2020
by David Sovinski. Images courtesy IMI. Each project is unique, but there are some common mistakes, problems, and inefficiencies that occur on a regular basis, affecting the cost, schedule, or performance of building enclosures. Understanding material qualities and resultant performance is the core of good masonry construction. Common misunderstandings about the basic material of masonry, clay masonry, or brick can be better understood by reading ASTM C216-19, Standard Specification for Facing B
ENR Announces Outstanding Trio of Project of the Year Finalists
ENR Construction
AUGUST 18, 2020
The trio of projects excel in most judging criteria, including design and construction quality, innovations, safety performance, community benefit and overcoming challenges.
1,000 Workers to be Hired for Keystone XL
Construction Equipment
JUNE 25, 2020
Michels Canada has been selected to build the Alberta portion of the Keystone XL pipeline. The company, based in Nisku, Alberta, expects to start construction near Oyen this summer, and finish near Hardisty in the spring of 2022.
Top 10 cities for construction workers
Construction Dive
AUGUST 3, 2020
Small and midsize cities pay above-average construction wages and boast modest costs of living that make them excellent locations for workers in the industry, according to a new analysis.
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.
13 Construction Technology Trends to Watch
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 9, 2020
13 Construction Technology Trends to Watch. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 12/09/2020 - 05:20. The world’s rapid transformation from manual processes to digital technologies is empowering the industry. Construction companies are now provided with unprecedented levels of transparency, choice and convenience. With enhanced capabilities, there is an increased demand for higher quality, greater safety and timely completion of projects.
COVID-19 and the Risk from Recirculated Air in Buildings
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 29, 2020
The Federation of European Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Associations (REHVA) has in recent days issued guidance on how to occupy commercial and public buildings, from offices to schools, “in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.”. As Americans begin to end coronavirus lockdowns, which were of course intended to keep hospitals from being overwhelmed but not reducing the number of people who will ultimately get infected, with no vaccine yet available, much of the instruction
What Employment Laws Could Look Like After COVID-19
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 6, 2020
What Employment Laws Could Look Like After COVID-19. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 08/06/2020 - 14:02. The reopening of America’s workplaces is creating a variety of challenges for employees and employers alike. In some cases, employers attempting to resume operations are hampered, and in some instances, they are unable to do so due to laid-off employees’ reluctance or refusal to return to work.
Why you can?t run complex construction projects with Whatsapp and Excel
Lets Build
JUNE 5, 2020
Almost all of us have in one way or another used WhatsApp at some point in our lives to communicate with our friends, family, and even colleagues. What makes WhatsApp so popular is how easy it is to exchange messages and photos with your connections. FREE EBOOK: How to deliver successful projects without tearing your hair out using Excel and WhatsApp!
How General Contractors Can Drive Growth Without Increasing Headcount
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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.
5 steps to prevent common construction schedule delays
Lets Build
APRIL 20, 2020
Construction schedule delays are a common problem within the industry and for a very good reason. As reported by McKinsey and Company, an average project in construction is expected to experience a minimum 20-month delay and an 80% budget overrun. It quickly becomes clear that there is plenty of room for improvement in the way the sector designs, communicates and eventually builds.
The COVID-19 crisis transforming hotel design, construction
Construction Dive
JULY 29, 2020
An architect who is an author of a new white paper on hotel design in the age of the coronavirus suggests steps construction firms should take to be ready for an influx of hospitality work.
How contractors can protect jobsites from vandalism
Construction Dive
JUNE 12, 2020
Recent looting incidents across the country are a reminder that contractors should employ commonsense strategies to reduce the risk of their projects being robbed or vandalized, experts say.
McKinsey: COVID-19 will spur construction's tech use
Construction Dive
MAY 20, 2020
In the short and long term, the consulting firm says contractors will respond to the pandemic with widespread implementation of BIM, digitization, modular construction and other solutions.
The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.
Contractors hire medical professionals for COVID-19 guidance, site visits
Construction Dive
JUNE 9, 2020
From temperature-taking nurses to infectious disease control consultants, contractors are partnering with medical experts to create strategies for healthy jobsites and offices.
5 steps to proactively prepare your construction project to get back online after the COVID-19 crisis
Construction Dive
MARCH 31, 2020
When the world returns to normalcy, inevitably there will be questions about schedule delays and a scramble for labor, materials and equipment. Your company can stay ahead of the curve by taking action now, an expert explains.
Consultant predicts a post-coronavirus 'construction tsunami'
Construction Dive
APRIL 2, 2020
Contractors should look to predictive models to help plan for getting back to work after the COVID-19 crisis abates, which could be in just over a month, according to a presenter at a recent DBIA webinar.
In most US cities, construction work continues as shutdowns loom
Construction Dive
MARCH 19, 2020
While Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts, have stopped all construction, other areas are banning some types of projects or shutting down all but "essential" services. Where does that leave contractors?
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.
How contractors are responding to the COVID-19 crisis
Construction Dive
MARCH 19, 2020
Despite paralyzing levels of uncertainty brought on by the rapidly changing effects of the coronavirus pandemic, contractors like Bechtel, DPR, Layton and Suffolk are trying to prepare for whatever might come next.
Social distancing and site monitoring tech rapidly rolling out to US construction sites
Construction Dive
MAY 6, 2020
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.
Border wall construction continues with additional contract for $1.2B project
Construction Dive
MARCH 26, 2020
The White House isn't backing down on U.S.-Mexico barrier construction even as the coronavirus outbreak spreads through the U.S., with a $524 million contract modification for a Kiewit subsidiary awarded this week.
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