Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

We asked our employees and customers what they are most thankful for this year. To kick off the holidays, we want to share some of the responses!

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Practical Law Construction

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Back in February 2021, I wrote a blog entitled, You must adjudicate before you can arbitrate , where I discussed Lady Wolffe’s judgment in Fraserburgh Harbour Commissioners v McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd. At the time, I said that if parties have a tiered dispute resolution clause in their contract, one thing they shouldn’t do is jump in at the deep end, missing out a step or two on the way, because we know the judges don’t like this (as was proved by Lady Wolffe’s dismissal of the c

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

In the largest foreign direct investment in Texas on record, Samsung will create more than 2,000 high-tech jobs at its new semiconductor manufacturing facility in Taylor, TX. The post Texas Lands $17B Samsung Chip Manufacturing Factory appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Construction business owners already have a time-consuming and challenging job running their business. If their business is open five days a week, they usually need the weekend to catch up on paperwork, pay bills and manage any tasks they didn't get to during the week. For those with a seven-day-a-week business, there's even less time off. They often feel the need to be onsite whenever the company is open to deal with unanticipated issues, help the staff out, and ensure all tasks are completed.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

News: OSHA released an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on protecting employees from the Covid-19 virus. What is an ETS? ETS stands for Emergency Temporary Standard and takes effect rather quickly. OSHA attempts to make clear what organizations are affected by an ETS. Additionally, an ETS generally applies to state OSHA organizations as well. Why was it issued?

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Trimble technologies recognized in annual "Hammers Awards" competition.

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Practical Law Construction

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

“Quick and dirty” is not a phrase that we usually associate with dispute resolution. However, as many construction practitioners will know, adjudication provides an exception. Speed has its benefits but it rarely makes things simple. As our colleague, Ravinder, explained in her blog , adjudication is not always a straightforward process.

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The Lone Star State has been the top state for exports for 19 consecutive years, surpassing the combined total for its three closest competitors. The post Everything Is Big In Texas—And Getting Bigger appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Every contractor has a Job Costing Library; some keep it in their head, some keep it on paper with names like completed jobs, bids, estimates. Other contractors keep it in their QuickBooks For Contractors' software records. Still, other contractors rely on places like RS Means for comprehensive databases of construction costs. These are similar to the "Flat Rate Books" used by car repair shops for decades.

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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.

Construction Management

Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

It’s better to fix the systematic root of a safety hazard before you try to fix safety attitudes. That’s why a system-based safety approach, where you fix an issue through system alterations, is the best way to launch a safety program. In this episode, we talk with Jeffrey Citrone , Manager Health and Safety Compliance at KAHUNA Ventures LLC , about how to go about implementing a system-based approach to safety.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Job Order Contracting has never been easier. 91% of FM managers say there’s a gap between the knowledge and skills their team has and what they need to excel. – 2021 PMI Survey. Improvement is never easy and is especially difficult in the public sector where the same methods have been in place for decades. Savvy public facility management professionals are diligently working to significantly alter the ‘status quo’ and achieve significant performance gains.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

New report shows construction executives and frontline employees may not agree on tech stack capabilities.

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Practical Law Construction

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

We often hear cases referred to as having turned on their facts and, if there was ever an example of this it would be the judgment handed down in October 2021 in G&D Brickwork Contractors Ltd v Marbank Construction Ltd. The parties’ names will ring a bell with some of you because, earlier in the year, O’Farrell J refused to grant an injunction restraining G&D from bringing adjudication proceedings, and last month’s judgment from Joanna Smith J deals with the enforcement of the adjudicato

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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.

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

AWS has already broken ground on the $3.5 billion Data Center Region in Alberta, which will be one of two in Canada. The post Amazon Web Services To Create 950 Jobs In Calgary appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Many data support the idea that it's less costly, easier, and more efficient to encourage repeat customers than bring in new ones. Among the stats Hubspot lists are: that a 5% increase in customer retention is responsible for more than 25% increase in profit; repeat customers are nine times more likely to convert than first-time visitors, and a 2% increase in customer retention has a similar impact to your bottom line as reducing costs by 10%.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Photo courtesy The Architectural Team and Lendlease. By Peter Barrett and Todd Kimmel CPHD, CDT. Ever more stringent energy code requirements have necessitated increased insulation levels; in many cases, this includes adding exterior insulation. Additional insulation thickness and changes to the insulation location require reconsideration with regards to vapor diffusion and condensation control.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Construction Program Portfolio Management provides significant advantages to project management. What’s the difference? Program management applies a robust process to each project and/or work order. This programmatic approach mitigates miscommunication, waste, and change orders. The net result is 90%+ of repair, renovation, sustainability, and new builds are completed in a quality manner, on-time, and on-budget.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Why construction forecasting is more important than ever and why modern technology is a must.

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Civiconcepts

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

What Is Bed? A bed is a piece of furniture made from wood or other materials which are used for sleep or rest. A bed is typically used with the … Queen Bed Dimensions | Dimensions on Queen Size Bed Read More ».

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

RemArms will create 856 jobs at its new headquarters, advanced manufacturing facility, and R&D center in LaGrange, GA. The post Remington Firearms Investing $100M In New Georgia Global HQ appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

There was a time when a contractor put a simple ad in the paper or a line listing in the Yellow Pages, and they would have more leads than they could handle. It was the only way to go, and the contractors who insist on that and "Word of Mouth" do not survive. Could those contractors have avoided failure? I believe they could have. This article explores the top reasons construction businesses fail and the three key questions that every contractor like you needs to ask to prevent failure.

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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.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Photos courtesy Rockfon. By Gary Madaras, PhD. The need to decrease indoor noise levels and improve auditory comfort, speech intelligibility, and sound privacy by specifying high-performing, sound-absorbing surfaces or objects is well-established in building standards, guidelines, and rating systems. Building owners and occupants expect their spaces to function well acoustically, even if they do not verbalize this during the design phase or the building is not required to comply with any specifi

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

A LEAN construction solution integrates People, Process, Information, and Technology throughout planning, procurement, and project delivery, to consistently enable best value outcomes for all participants and stakeholders in terms of quality, time, and cost. The vast majority of organizations fail to adopt LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery for facilities management and associated repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new build requirements despite the fact that is t

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Leslie Shiner's tips for maximizing construction cash flow and improving contractors' bottom lines.

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Civiconcepts

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

What Is Concrete Edging? Concrete edging is a landscaping operation which aim is to create a border between two types of the ground line between the garden and pawn. Edging … What Is Concrete Edging | Types of Concrete Edging | Concrete Curbing | Concrete Garden Edging Read More ».

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Cement manufacturer James Hardie now has a place on the Chicago skyline with a new 68,000-square-foot U.S. headquarters. The post James Hardie Industries Unveils New Chicago Headquarters appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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The Korte Company

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Making the medical experience smoother for patients. Our friends at Anderson Healthcare always keep their patients top of mind. Just like any good Design-Build project, the end-user experience should be the first priority for every decision you make. . It requires painstaking attention to detail from people like Ken Pankow, Anderson Healthcare’s chief of facilities management and administrative director of facilities and safety.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Photo © Bigstockphoto.com. By Borjen Yeh, PhD, PE. Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and glue-laminated timber (glulam) products are designed for applications where they will be highly stressed under design loads. Drilling or notching of LVL and glulam should typically be avoided. However, in situations where it is not possible, these guidelines should be followed.

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