Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 27, 2022

From vaccine mandates to new construction opportunities, these are some of the headlines we were following in January 2022.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 28, 2022

Every manager has habits that make them effective. Managing contractors doesn't just mean scheduling them and making sure they're progressing on the project, but also knowing how to address workplace matters proactively - for one, the growing generational differences among their peers to communicate effectively and boost productivity. These days, it's inevitable that a diverse group of older and younger workers cross paths in the construction industry.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 24, 2022

GM will renovate its Western New York Lockport Components plant, where it will manufacture electric motor components for electric trucks and SUVs. . The post General Motors Will Invest $154M In New York Electric Motor Facility Upgrade appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 27, 2022

Construction Materials Costs. via 4BT.us – Locally researched detailed unit price cost databases, Lean construction tools and services. The post Construction Material Pricing – Up 23%+ appeared first on 4BT.

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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 26, 2022

Construction professionals are optimistic about growth in 2022, according to results from a new Viewpoint Network Survey.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 27, 2022

Illinois once again topped the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) annual ranking of the Top 10 States for LEED in 2021, demonstrating leadership in green building. The post Illinois Led U.S. Green Building Council’s Top 10 States For LEED In 2021 appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2022

LEAN Job Order Contacting provides tangible benefits over both traditional JOC implementation and repair, renovation, and maintenance practices. Public sector facilities management and procurement professionals face significant challenges as the pressure to “do more with less” continues to mount. Solutions must be simple to use, compliant, and provide measurable gains in productivity.

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Learn Civil Engineering

JANUARY 24, 2022

What is a Carpet Area? The carpet area is the area between wall to wall. Here the thickness of the wall doesn’t include because as mentioned it is the distance between wall to wall. A carpet area can be simply understood as the area in a room or hall on which a carpet can be […].

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Civiconcepts

JANUARY 28, 2022

What Is Marble? Marble is precipitate from limestone and dolomite; it is irregularly coloured by impurities and used especially in architecture and sculpture. Marble floor tiles are used for exterior and interior flooring applications. The marble price depends on its pattern and colours like red, black, white mottled, … Marble Price 2022 | Marble Cost | Marble Rate | Marble Stone Price | Marble Rate Per Square Feet Read More ».

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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

Business Facilities

JANUARY 25, 2022

GM project will create 4,000 and retain 1,000 jobs, and includes converting GM Orion Township assembly plant to build full-size EV pickups; building Ultium’s 3rd US battery cell plant in Lansing. The post Historic $7B General Motors Investment To Create EV Future In Michigan appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 22, 2022

Fact: technology and app usage is growing in the construction industry. According to the 2021 JBKnowledge ConTech Report , 19% of respondents indicated using six or more construction apps. While the abundance of apps in construction is certainly a sign of progress (particularly with some reports that the industry is lagging in digital transformation ), having lots of tools can be both a blessing and a curse.

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Building Performance Measurement Building Optimization Building Design Communication 98

Natural Building

JANUARY 22, 2022

On 50 scenic acres in Carson, New Mexico, sits the Veterans Off-Grid (VOG) property — a nonprofit organization founded by Ryan Timmermans, whose mission is to restore a sense of purpose, community, sustainability, and peace to veterans in need. U.S. Army Veteran and Veterans Off-Grid founder Ryan Timmermans and volunteer Josh Camp talk about helping vets learn green construction in Carson, New Mexico.

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Civiconcepts

JANUARY 27, 2022

What Is Eyebrow Window? Eyebrow window is a name suggest, as a shape of the window is long in a lengthwise direction and curved up in the top direction, means … Eyebrow Window | Function, Installation, Location and Size Read More ».

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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.

Risk Management

Business Facilities

JANUARY 27, 2022

Boom Supersonic will manufacture its new supersonic passenger aircraft, Overture, at Piedmont Triad International Airport, creating more than 1,750 jobs. The post Boom Supersonic Chooses North Carolina For New Manufacturing Plant appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 25, 2022

Movares Europe is an engineering consultancy company and part of the Movares Group. Employing over 1,000 highly qualified engineering professionals, Movares is one of the leading Dutch consulting engineers, providing consultancy and engineering services to public transport companies, local authorities and other clients. In recent years the team have expanded from traditional railway engineering services to generating solutions for capacity, safety and integration problems.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Project Management Government Works 95

ENR Construction

JANUARY 27, 2022

The Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico plan calls for 98 miles of levees and other protections.

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Civiconcepts

JANUARY 26, 2022

What Is A Sash Window? The term ‘sash window’ usually refers to slippery window sash (also known as box sash windows). It is often one of the older varieties of … What Is A Sash Window | 3 Best Types of Sash Window | Pros of Sash Windows Read More ».

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Construction Management

Business Facilities

JANUARY 24, 2022

HireAHelper migration study reveals 2021 United States moving trends during another year disrupted by COVID-19. The post Moving Trends: Was 2021 The Year Of The Great Relocation? appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 25, 2022

With changes happening every day on construction projects it is critical for those teams working in the field to have access to the information they need, when they need it. Schedules are strict, budgets are tight, and there is little room for field teams to be looking at outdated documentation, or worse, not even having access to the files they need. .

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 25, 2022

Rulemaking process starts Jan. 26, with industry groups applauding rescind but seeking more input on construction-specific regulations.

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Civiconcepts

JANUARY 24, 2022

Before anything gets constructed, a land survey of the construction site is essential for measuring the topography factors, Angle, determining the location of existing infrastructure, establishing the boundaries of your … 10 Types of Land Survey | What Is Land Surveying | Types of Land Surveyors | Types of Land Surveying Read More ».

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 26, 2022

The composite decking, railing and cladding company will establish new manufacturing and distribution operations in Maury County, TN. The post New Fiberon Manufacturing Facility To Create 310 Jobs In Tennessee appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 27, 2022

For over 20 years, Boustead Projects Limited has been a leading provider of innovative real estate solutions with an international presence across Singapore, China, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Its core business is in industrial design-build and development projects, covering over 3 million square metres of real estate regionally. . Its service offering covers turnkey engineering, full-fledged integrated digital delivery (IDD), and construction and project management encompassing design-and-build; but

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 26, 2022

“Some changes are so slow that you don’t notice, others are so fast that they don’t notice you”. Ashleigh Brilliant. LEAN Construction Delivery and supporting cloud-based technology is gradually transforming how we do business on a day-to-day basis. Change your relationships. Change how you create, share, & reuse information. Change your outcomes.

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Facility Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction Change Management 80

ENR Construction

JANUARY 25, 2022

St. Louis nearly lost the headquarters of the National Geospatial Agency, but a fast turnaround construction plan and local leadership saved it.

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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.

Construction Management

cnstrctr

JANUARY 27, 2022

Installing an uncoupling membrane can avoid messy issues down the road with your tile or stone installation.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 27, 2022

Photos courtesy Kingspan. By John Woestman. In roofing assemblies for low-slope concrete roof decks, protected membrane roofs set the bar for cost-savings, labor-efficiency, and roof life span among other advantages. These advantages may appear counterintuitive: Common sense suggests the roof’s waterproofing covering needs to be on top, protecting all the other components of the assembly from the elements of nature, including the insulation.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 26, 2022

We often get asked where or how people can learn more about our construction products—or how to use them. There’s so much great information being shared both virtually and in-person (including over at our digital Learning Center ). From webinars and video meetups to construction conferences, we wanted to consolidate these learning opportunities so you can attend yourself or share with your team.

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