Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 27, 2024
Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.
The Pro Builder
MARCH 29, 2024
More Listings, Lower Rates This Week ibush Fri, 03/29/2024 - 10:32 The market perks up with a recent influx of fresh housing listings, and the week ending March 28 sees a dip in mortgage rates Although mortgage rates have been fluctuating from week to week, home prices for the week ending March 23 managed to hold steady, marking two consecutive weeks of a 0% annual price change compared with the same period in 2023, Realtor.com reports.
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Wolgast Corporation
MARCH 25, 2024
Along with your logo, promotional materials, and website, your building and location strategy are considered part of your marketing mix and how you reach your target audience. When starting to search for the perfect site for positioning your business, put on your marketing hat and consider how the location will help you to fulfill your product, place, price and promotion.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 27, 2024
By Mark Zweig Entrepreneurial firms adapt better to a changing environment, are better places to work, and build significant value over time that can be harvested. If you have worked with as many AEC firm owners as I have (and Zweig Group has) over the past 40-plus years, the stark differences in how entrepreneurial firm owners think versus small business owners think would be very apparent.
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Construction companies face shifting labor markets, volatile material pricing, and global supply chain disruptions that threaten profitability. This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight. Learn how to deploy workforce agility, connected jobsite monitoring, automated procurement, and cost simulation models to preserve margin stability.
The Construction Index
MARCH 28, 2024
Mobile crane hire companies are being forced to shut for business for at least four days over Easter in England and Wales because police have banned them from the roads.
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Prodyogi
MARCH 12, 2024
Consistency property of cement defines the viscous nature of the cement paste. It refers to the flow behavior of a fresh mixture of mixture. This property falls under the rheological study of material, which is the study of flow. Normal consistency of cement is determined using Vicat's Apparatus.
The Pro Builder
MARCH 21, 2024
Building Homes with ‘Legos on Steroids’ qpurcell Thu, 03/21/2024 - 10:48 A crew leader consults an assembly drawing with color-coded instructions, then calls out a color: blue, red, yellow. Another worker retrieves that color’s corresponding size of building blocks and hands them to a third worker—who uses a mallet to pound each block into place. A fourth worker uses a glue gun to apply a special adhesive that fuses the blocks together.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 26, 2024
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland USA has collapsed after being struck by a container ship. The post Baltimore’s 366m span steel truss bridge collapses after being struck by container ship appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 20, 2024
By Amanda Woods Located within the scenic Yacht Club Cut in New Smyrna Beach, Fla., is an aging bridge that provides critical accessibility. The 5th Street Bridge, with one travel lane in each direction to accommodate two-way traffic, serves as the sole vehicle route connecting Riverside Drive to a quaint island enclave that is home to the historic Smyrna Yacht Club and 24 waterfront residences along Commodore Drive.
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.
The Construction Index
MARCH 11, 2024
The A66 Northern Trans-Pennine project application has been granted development consent by the secretary of state for transport.
Construction Dive
MARCH 14, 2024
The legislation on the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis would block counties and cities from requiring companies to protect their workers from extreme heat.
Prodyogi
MARCH 15, 2024
When it comes to constructing robust and reliable buildings, there is one key element that serves as the backbone of modern construction projects - fabricated structural steel. From skyscrapers to bridges, warehouses to stadiums, fabricated structural steel plays a vital role in providing strength, durability, and versatility to a wide range of structures.
The Pro Builder
MARCH 8, 2024
A System that Takes Developers and Builders from Design to Completion qpurcell Fri, 03/08/2024 - 11:41 When the team behind the design-build company Shibusa Systems researched the causes of the U.S. housing crisis, they determined that the escalating costs of land and materials weren’t the main issue. “We found the fundamental reason was the lack of skilled labor,” says Kathryn L.
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.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 1, 2024
As a one-time railway operator, I’ve sometimes pondered on which sort of engineer is the operator’s best friend. Probably it depends on what sort of railway you are operating. The post The development of HS2 was exemplary appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 18, 2024
By Peter Tardy, PE, Director of Telecommunications Whether sitting in the corner end zone or the corner bar, encountering slow, interrupted, or complete loss of internet service is a major inconvenience. Ten years ago, it may have been tolerable. In 2024, there is no excuse. “The days of people holding up their phones during a concert or a game to find cell service should be a thing of the past,” said Peter Tardy, PE, Director of Telecommunications at French & Parrello Associates (FPA), a fu
The Construction Index
MARCH 14, 2024
The government plans to block foreign control of newspapers – what about physical infrastructure?
Construction Dive
MARCH 7, 2024
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
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Prodyogi
MARCH 11, 2024
The air permeability of a material is the measure of how easily air can pass through a material. Blaine's air permeability apparatus follows a means of drawing a definite quantity of air through a prepared bed of cement of definite porosity.
The Pro Builder
MARCH 4, 2024
Ways Women Are Overcoming Hurdles and Making Gains in Construction Careers ibush Mon, 03/04/2024 - 11:44 Actionable advice for women construction workers who encounter bias on the job Bias on the construction jobsite is often unconscious, but it ultimately affects women's experience of working in the skilled trades and other construction careers, Safety+Health magazine reports.
AEC Business
MARCH 11, 2024
On March 8th, I attended a seminar about RAVA3Pro, a national project to develop a BIM-based building permit in Finland. It was fascinating to learn about all the pieces needed to put together a practical solution for creating, submitting, and checking BIM models for permits. Most building permit digitalization efforts have relied on 2D drawings […] The post BIM-based Building Permit Rolling out in Finland appeared first on AEC Business.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 8, 2024
Experienced airport executive Mark Day, P.E., AAE, has joined HDR as a senior aviation consultant and office principal. Day most recently served as the vice president for planning and development for Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky. At the airport, he implemented the facility’s capital improvement program and oversaw planning and engineering efforts, from runway rehabilitations and terminal expansions to rental car and public safety facilities.
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.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 8, 2024
Shropshire Council has released a £110M tender to find a contractor to construct its planned North West Relief Road. The post Shropshire Council invites tenders for £110M contract to construct North West Relief Road appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
MARCH 5, 2024
The contractor’s foundation has announced its largest-ever donation to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The industry has the second-highest rate of suicide in the among all work sectors, per the CDC.
Prodyogi
MARCH 22, 2024
The structure of timber essentially describes the parts of timber (wood) internally at macro and micro levels. As we know, timber can be obtained from exogenous and endogenous trees.Exogenous trees are most used in structural applications and have more visibility of internal structure. Hence we use the cross section of an exogenous tree to describe the component part of the timber layer.
The Pro Builder
MARCH 13, 2024
The Passive House Network Publishes Guidance for 2024 qpurcell Wed, 03/13/2024 - 10:40 The Passive House Network has published a new resource that clarifies the expectations and roles of the certifier in certifying buildings to Passive House building standards. The “Building Certifier Scope of Services” helps outline a range of services a certifier might provide in the process of certifying a building to Passive House standards.
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For Construction Pros
MARCH 20, 2024
From enhanced standardization and project management platforms to automation options that increase speed and reduce costs, these new tools offer increased flow within offsite construction projects.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 7, 2024
Civil engineering firm celebrates three decades of engineering excellence and honors the legacy of founder Dan Barge III NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville-based civil engineering firm Barge Civil Associates (BCA) celebrated its 30-year anniversary, and the retirement of Dan Barge III, at an open house Feb. 27 at event venue 14TENN. “Coming together with colleagues and friends to honor Dan’s legacy and look back at 30 years of company milestones was a true celebration.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 18, 2024
Anglian Water and Cambridge Water will look to submit development consent order (DCO) application for their £2.2bn Fenlands reservoir in 2026 with a view to construction starting in 2029. The post Timeline and specifications of £2.2bn Fenlands reservoir revealed as planning progresses appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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