May, 2022

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Understanding BIM in the UK Part 2: Changes in the UK Naming Convention and the The UK Annex

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We continue our series on the recent changes in the UK Naming Conventions, and how IS0 19650 differs from previous BIM standards.

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Connecticut Gets Back In The Show

Business Facilities

Officials at AdvanceCT say that the Nutmeg State is ratcheting up its game to convince businesses—near and far—to take their business to a better place: Connecticut.

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Overcoming Your Most Common Construction Business Time Waster

Contractor Bookkeeping

Every day you make financial decisions about your company, which affect how successful and sustainable your construction business is. If you're responsible for the bookkeeping and all the paper management (bills, receipts, estimates, invoices), you could be making errors that affect your decisions. Because of an incorrect decimal place, you may think that you have more money in the bank than you do.

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6 Steps for Establishing Employee Accountability & Empowerment

The Construction Business Owner

6 Steps for Establishing Employee Accountability & Empowerment. hirvin. Mon, 05/16/2022 - 15:13. Do you find yourself answering calls from your team of supervisors all day, addressing stupid questions and solving small problems? They continually ask you to make simple decisions for them. It seems like they won’t do much of anything without first checking with you.

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How Top Construction Firms Reinvent Cost Control

Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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.

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5 Key Considerations When Constructing Agricultural Steel Buildings

Construction Marketing

In the construction industry, wood is probably one of the most popular materials used. But with technological advancements, steel has become a more viable option, especially in the agricultural field. Agripreneurs are now taking advantage of steel buildings for their agricultural projects. And since this type of structure has a lot of benefits, it’s no surprise that its popularity is on the rise.

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When the Unthinkable Happens: Contractor Shares Lessons Learned from a Ransomware Attack

Viewpoint Construction Technology

5 Questions with E.R. Snell’s Justin Snell on how his company addressed a data security breach and why it modernized to protect the business.

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Stellantis, Samsung SDI Team Up To Build $2.5B Lithium-Ion Battery Plant

Business Facilities

Stellantis Samsung SDI joint venture to build electric vehicle battery plant in Kokomo, IN is targeted to start in 2025 and create 1,400 new jobs.

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How Technology Helps Construction Businesses Save Money

Contractor Bookkeeping

The use of technology in construction has come a long way. Many articles have already been written about how construction has been sluggish in adopting new advancements in technology compared to other business sectors. However, more and more companies, especially small construction businesses, have been open to using technology to improve their operations.

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How to Identify & Drive the Right Motivators Within Your Organization

The Construction Business Owner

How to Identify & Drive the Right Motivators Within Your Organization. hirvin. Tue, 05/17/2022 - 11:32. Ask any construction leader what they think the most common reason for employee flight is and you will hear a common refrain: money. Between being amid an employee-driven market and within an industry that historically has landed in the lower tiers of attractiveness among younger entry-level workers, it is easy to see how leaders might garner this impression.

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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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11 Advantages Of Fabric Buildings

Construction Marketing

Since fabric buildings are tensile structures, the membrane can be pulled into a three-dimensional surface for developing shading, a roof, or a decorative component. Simply put, they’re a building made of all-steel frames and tarp covers or fabric material. They’re designed with lightweight materials, unlike permanent buildings that are normally composed of steel, bricks, lumber or other materials.

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New in Autodesk Construction Cloud: 50+ the Latest Product Releases

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The construction industry is always evolving. Keeping up with the changing landscape requires teams to constantly innovate and adapt. . At Autodesk, we want to empower our customers with the right tools they need to embrace and excel in a changing environment. It’s the reason we are always adding more enhancements and new features across our products. .

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Trimble’s Construction Solutions, Insights, Prominent During Digital AEC Event

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Trimble's connected construction vision, robotics, automation and more were on full display at Digital Construction Week.

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Santa Rosa Is Winning Jobs With Triumph

Business Facilities

The remarkable story of how Santa Rosa County, FL turned a devastating economic disaster into unprecedented growth and job creation.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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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Unconventional Ways To Market Your Construction Business

Contractor Bookkeeping

One of your greatest fears is wasting money on a less than good lead. They may or may not have any genuine desire for services. Sometimes a person is committed to collecting three bids when they already have someone picked out to do the work. They may be looking for a "temporary friend" to do them a favor, or by the time you have completed the form, they have changed their mind and no longer want service.

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Effective Construction Cost Estimating

Job Order Contracting

Effective construction cost estimating must be done at a detailed line-item level using local market data. Learn more? [contact-form] The post Effective Construction Cost Estimating appeared first on 4BT.

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Cohousing Communities Are Becoming More Popular

Natural Building

Cohousing is a kind of intentional community of private residences with shared communal spaces. The homes are generally clustered around shared space. Each home has traditional amenities, including a private kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms and living spaces. Common spaces can include as little as a single playground and landscaping or as much as a full facility consisting of a communal kitchen, library, meeting rooms, laundry services, a mail room, gardens, parking, walkways and more, all of which r

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How to Do a Takeoff in Construction: A Step-by-Step Guide   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Today’s construction landscape leaves very little room for error. With rising material costs and razor-thin margins, construction professionals must ensure that project costs and materials are precisely estimated so they can make accurate projections and optimize their bids. . Accomplishing all of this will require you to learn how to successfully approach a takeoff in construction.

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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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Sustainable Construction: What You Need to Know About UK Building Regulations’ Part L

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How Technology is Helping UK Contractors Meet Environmental Denands and Regulatory Compliance.

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Virginia Expansions To Create Total $34M Investment

Business Facilities

In Virginia, a Germany-based automation solutions manufacturer is expanding in Newport News, while a peanut processor grows in Suffolk.

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13 Best Bed Alternatives | Top Alternatives To Bed | Bed Alternatives For Small Spaces

Civiconcepts

If you live in a small apartment or tiny house then have a tiny bedroom or no dedicated space for a bedroom, in that case, you required a Bed Alternative … 13 Best Bed Alternatives | Top Alternatives To Bed | Bed Alternatives For Small Spaces Read More ».

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Valid construction cost information

Job Order Contracting

Valid construction cost information has a sound basis in logic or fact, reasonable, cogent, well-grounded, justifiable, and appropriate to the end in view. The “end in view” for any real property owner and their design-build partners is a well communicated, detailed scope of work, early and ongoing collaboration, and a mutually beneficial outcome.

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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.

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Construction Payment Speed: Winners and Losers

Levelset

While problems with slow payments reverberate throughout the construction industry, the truth is that some companies, roles, and project types are much more likely to get paid on time than others. Our recent Construction Cash Flow and Payment Report took a deep look at more than 500 construction companies to figure out who is getting paid quickly — and who isn’t.

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Construction Project Management: A Career Guide  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Tips for Beginning and Growing as a Construction Project Manager. When you were four, what did you want to be when you grew up? Maybe it was a doctor, an artist or a firefighter. For many of us in construction, we’ve always known deep down what we love and what we wanted to be: a builder. While construction might not have been all of our childhood career aspirations, the majority of those who work in the industry today share a love of building.

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Introducing Our Brand New Vista and Spectrum User Summits!

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Have you heard the news? The Trimble Viewpoint User Summits are coming this June!

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STEM Leaders: This Will Be On The Test

Business Facilities

Across the U.S., locations partner with educational entities to foster Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) skills to fill labor market demand.

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The Ultimate Checklist for Choosing the Right Construction Management Software

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.

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40 Types Of Tables | Different Types of Tables | Best Types Of Table For Living Room | Different Kinds Of Tables

Civiconcepts

Introduction To Tables The tables can be classified according to a variety of factors, the more basic of which is whether a table is fixed or mechanical. The fixed table … 40 Types Of Tables | Different Types of Tables | Best Types Of Table For Living Room | Different Kinds Of Tables Read More ».

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Construction Cost Estimating – Single Source of Truth

Job Order Contracting

There is only one sole source of truth for construction cost estimating, locally researched detailed line-item unit price data and associated quantities. Any owner, designer, builder who is not observing this fact has limited cost visibility and is likely to be “off” by 30%-40% or more. Most federal government agencies incorrectly cost estimate, including the GSA, as they don’t understand this basic fact and do not have robust, organization-wide cost estimating practices.

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Brick Bat Coba Waterproofing – Step by Step Procedure

Learn Civil Engineering

Brickbat Coba Brick bat Coba is a traditional method of waterproofing. It is effective only for a short period but it is good for thermal insulation. These are mainly used in areas having annual rainfall higher than average areas. This proofing is done by providing a slant or tilted slope to the RCC roof so […].

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