Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 28, 2021
A look at some of the top stories in construction in October, including labor, material and supply chain challenges and companies rewarding workers.
Safety Services Company
OCTOBER 2, 2021
You can put out standard after standard and write every safety plan in the world, but the truth is that the real work of safety happens in the gray areas. In reality, working in the field is not as black and white as the standards make it seem. In this episode, we speak with Josh Densberger , Corporate Safety and Training Manager for MSE Group , about how to sort out when to follow the rules to the letter and when it’s better to use common sense.
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Contractor Bookkeeping
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Balancing customer experience and setting client expectations against your time and budget is a difficult task. It would be best if you had excellent planning, efficient project managing, and perhaps the right amount of staff working to keep customers happy, but not so many people that workers are standing around looking for things to do. If your customers have long wait times, that's good news for you initially—it means your business is popular.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 14, 2021
A tidal wave of venture capital is fueling a boom in startups around the world. Locations are racing to establish thriving startup ecosystems that make them magnets for unicorns. The post Startup Ecosystems Are Everywhere appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast. This guide reveals how market leaders are managing financial risk by shifting to incremental budgeting, regional sourcing, and real-time cost tracking. Learn how to structure contracts with price protections, streamline procurement workflows with automation, and avoid labor cost increases with smarter workforce planning.
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 19, 2021
Nonresidential construction has dropped 25% since 2020, while residential construction has boomed. Overall, however, the construction industry in in recovery. Average commercial construction costs have increased 4.5 percent (4.5%), and total cost growth by year-end is project to average 6 (6%) percent. Despite signs of recovery, the labor shortage is a persistent, and unresolved problem that appear to have no solution.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Bryce Austin’s construction cloud security and ransomware defense tips for help developing a plan to stave off cyber threats.
Safety Services Company
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Do you believe zero incidents is possible? Or if it’s a good goal to strive for? Truth is… you can’t eliminate risk It’s everywhere. But you can minimize it, and learn how to better respond to recordable incidents, and train employees to avoid them in the future. In this episode, Mark Sutton , Corporate Manager – Environmental Health and Safety at Parallel Products , shares the tips and tricks he has helped him improve safety within his organization.
Contractor Bookkeeping
OCTOBER 15, 2021
If you're looking to grow your construction business, you might consider expanding your service offerings. Adding additional services is an excellent way to increase your profitability, diversify your income and expand your market. But there are essential things to consider before adding to your income streams. First things first - find the money. If you don't have savings earmarked to fund your ideas, you'll want to make sure your "scaling my construction business" plan includes adequate financ
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 22, 2021
MTC's new Mobile, AL, facility will lead to the creation of 75 jobs, has potential for further growth in future. The post MTC Logistics Opens $61 Million Cargo Hub In Alabama appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
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.
Natural Building
OCTOBER 14, 2021
This contemporary Australian home by Sustainable Building and Design, completed in 2020, showcases what is possible when sustainability is the goal. The clients wanted to create a comfortable, healthy, attractive home with a small carbon footprint and low maintenance requirements. The design takes full advantage of passive solar principles and minimizes the amount of energy required for heating or cooling.
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 23, 2021
The innovative 4BT OpenBuild/OpenJOC(TM) Framework integrates planning, procurement, and project delivery to improve construction productivity. Leverage robust lean processes, locally researched detailed line item construction cost data, support services, and enabling technology to consistently delivery quality repair, renovation, sustainability, and new build projects on-time and on-budget at the lowest possible cost and with full financial visibility and transparency.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Stop burying your electrical techs in administrative processes and let them focus on their real work with connected, mobile work order applications.
Learn Civil Engineering
OCTOBER 22, 2021
The concrete broker sat in with a few concreters who are part of our team to see the qualities that make great concreters. The results may surprise you. It’s not about putting and finishing concrete. Concreter is more than putting up a hammer and pouring concrete every day. Our concreters let us know that although […].
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.
Contractor Bookkeeping
OCTOBER 8, 2021
You’ve probably heard the maxim that it’s better to work smarter than harder. Working smarter means allocating your time, energy, and money so vital tasks get done more efficiently, freeing up your time. Too many construction business owners think they must keep working harder—taking on more responsibilities and working longer hours to succeed. It makes sense because you’re responsible for your business, but that route leads to work overload and burnout.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Ava Security, a unified service provider of cyber and video security, has selected Raleigh, NC as the location for the company’s new Americas headquarters. The post Ava Security Picks North Carolina For America’s HQ appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Digital twins are often touted because of their use for owners and facilities managers, but what about a digital twin for contractors that documents the ever-changing work site?
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Underperforming Public Sector Facilities Renovation Repair and New Builds – Time for Change. Introduction. Whether a Federal, State, County, or Local Government, most public sector organizations underperform when it comes to planning, procuring, and executing facilities repair, renovation, or new builds. Waste is rampant to the extent that 80% or more of all projects are late, over-budget, and/or poorly completed to the dissatisfaction of participants and stakeholders.
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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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 12, 2021
And that’s a wrap on ProContractor Summit 2021! Here’s a look into 5 of the top customer takeaways from this year’s conference.
Civiconcepts
OCTOBER 30, 2021
Difference Between Wood and Timber Wood is a hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub used for fuel or … Difference Between Wood and Timber | What Is Wood | What Is Timber | What Is Lumber Read More ».
Contractor Bookkeeping
OCTOBER 29, 2021
You may be getting your construction projects done with sheer willpower, but the lack of processes, business plans, and strategy will eventually wear you down. You can either keep on "Powering Through"- spend your life endlessly chasing details, missing appointments, suffer untold losses in cash flow and profits, or you can start developing a plan and work on your business.
The Korte Company
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Meaghan Daiber never broke 5’2”, but she’s got the kind of presence that makes people say, “Huh, I thought she was taller.”. Maybe it’s because the sheer force of her bubbly personality contradicts her size. Her tenacity drove her to become a long-time basketball player, height be damned. And that same spirit didn’t flinch over a childhood stumbling block — some unusual bones in her feet — that might’ve tripped up someone with a weaker constitution.
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.
Natural Building
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Biobased Creations CEO Lucas De Man believes that natural building materials such as timber, hemp, straw and mycelium could completely replace polluting, non-renewable materials such as steel, plasterboard and cement. Buildings can be made exclusively from plant-based products plus natural mineral materials such as earth and lime. An all-natural show home built at this year’s Dutch Design Week aims to prove that biomaterials can be used to build houses at scale and features 100 different p
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 22, 2021
The cast iron cookware manufacturer will create more than 200 jobs with the expansion of its Marion County operations. The post Lodge Manufacturing Investing $56M In Tennessee Expansion appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Selling more isn’t always the best way to make more money. See 4 ways construction project managers can increase profit by using job cost accounting.
Civiconcepts
OCTOBER 28, 2021
What Is Window? A Window is one type of opening in any wall of a house, door, ceiling, roof, which permits the entry of light, natural air, and sometimes sound. … What Is Standard Window Size| Window Size Chart | Standard Window Height | Standard Window Width | Common Window Sizes Read More ».
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Managing construction projects in disparate systems and spreadsheets is difficult due to numerous moving parts and diverse stakeholder needs. A dynamic, intuitive software solution is essential for everyone involved—owners, designers, engineers, Construction Managers, and General Contractors. Companies need a secure, centralized system to manage documents, scheduling, financials, and more.
Contractor Bookkeeping
OCTOBER 1, 2021
I will start by quoting a short sentence found in the all-time best-seller "Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth" That is an acronym; take the first letter of each word and put it together to form a different word. "No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other." there is more to that, and the point is that concept applies to accounting.
The Korte Company
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Sarah Hernandez showed up to her first interview with The Korte Company in workout clothes. She didn’t plan it that way. She just happened to be on the treadmill when Brett Droy and Mike Tubbs called her. She can still remember their exact words: “They said, ‘Hey, we’re in town. Want to meet us at the Starbucks at Tinker Air Force Base?’”. Most people would probably ask to reschedule.
Natural Building
OCTOBER 30, 2021
The remains of a settlement on the windswept northern tip of Newfoundland reveals eight timber-framed structures that resemble Viking buildings in Greenland. Scientists now believe that this site, known as L’Anse aux Meadows, was inhabited by Vikings who came from Greenland. A reconstruction of a Viking-age church at Norstead, Newfoundland, near the L’Anse aux Meadows, site of a settlement of Vikings who were present in 1021.
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