Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 25, 2022

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

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Business Facilities

MAY 23, 2022

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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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 27, 2022

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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Construction Marketing

MAY 27, 2022

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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Steel Fabrication Building Materials Manufacturing Material Storage Building Materials 107

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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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

Cost Control

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 25, 2022

How to Maximize BIM Across the Construction Lifecycle . Building information modeling ( BIM ) has established itself to be a powerful process for design and construction teams over the last 20 years. Improving coordination and clash detection, reducing risk, and enhancing scheduling and sequencing are some of the more well-known benefits of BIM. .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Commissioning Communication Building Design 105

Job Order Contracting

MAY 21, 2022

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.

Estimating 105

Estimating Lean Construction 105

Natural Building

MAY 26, 2022

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

Building Design 98

Building Design Flooring Systems Structural Systems Facility Management 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

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. .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Building Products Distribution Change Management 105

Business Facilities

MAY 27, 2022

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

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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

Job Order Contracting

MAY 21, 2022

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.

Estimating 105

Estimating Facility Management Property Management Risk Management 105

Levelset

MAY 23, 2022

As a contractor, you may have realized that taking care of every detail will not be enough as there are always going to be risks associated with your work. Whether it’s the risk of an unexpected accident or a project running over schedule and costing you money, there are many things that can go wrong. One way to help protect yourself from some of these perils is by having business interruption insurance for construction.

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Insurance Management Property Management Risk Management Specialty Contracting 97

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 23, 2022

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.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Estimating Building Materials 105

Business Facilities

MAY 24, 2022

Located on the Monroe Community College Downtown Campus, Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center focuses on technology training for jobs in advanced manufacturing, IT.

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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

ENR Construction

MAY 25, 2022

Kiewit-Traylor Brothers joint venture is CM-at-risk for the project, a key component of a $167M flood resilience program in Ellicott City, which has faced major damage from past events.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 26, 2022

A Perfect Mix: VERIFI® and Portland Limestone Cement. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 05/26/2022 - 12:27. Combining Portland Limestone Cement with In-transit Concrete Management Enhances Performance & Sustainability. GCP Applied Technologies. May 26, 2022. Combining Portland Limestone Cement with In-transit Concrete Management Enhances Performance & Sustainability.

Property Management 78

Property Management Change Management Sustainability Permits 78

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 27, 2022

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.

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Change Management Schedule Management 98

Business Facilities

MAY 26, 2022

Milwaukee Tool will invest $206 million in nine locations; Wisconsin will support the company's expansion with up to $22.5 million in additional performance-based tax credits.

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Zoning 101

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Construction Management

ENR Construction

MAY 25, 2022

More than 60% of respondents say accidents occurred at their firms' highway jobsites.

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Zoning Surveying 93

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 24, 2022

A brief look at 10 best practices that contractors should be looking at to modernize and stay relevant in this new age of construction.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

When it comes to Autodesk Build, our product teams are not slowing down. We’ve recently added dozens of product enhancements and updates to support our customers across the field and the office. From enhancing quality and safety to improving critical schedule and cost workflows, dig into all the latest product releases and enhancements for Autodesk Build. .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Change Management Project Management 98

Business Facilities

MAY 24, 2022

Machinery and engine manufacturer Caterpillar will invest $24 million in new equipment and add 24 new jobs at its City of Schertz, TX facility.

Engineering 99

Engineering 99

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Site Planning

ENR Construction

MAY 27, 2022

But economists see certain construction markets as more vulnerable to recession than others.

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Levelset

MAY 23, 2022

In the construction industry, starting a new project means encountering automatic, upfront costs. How individual specialty contractors handle these costs vary, but as the saying goes, “Cash is king.” From buying materials to hiring crews, business begins when cash flows. Getting paid in a timely manner is another challenge for specialty contractors since the average payment collection time for the construction industry is around 90 days.

Material Handling 59

Material Handling Communication Painting/finishing 59

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

Suomen Aluerakennuttaja (SARA), are experts in providing living space solutions and a pioneer in the construction industry process development in Finland. Specialising in delivering assisted living and nursing homes, the company also provides services throughout the entire lifespan of a project. Combining long-term industry expertise with an innovative mindset, the team strives to provide the best project outcomes for all their clients.

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Collaboration Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Project Management 98

Business Facilities

MAY 23, 2022

Hyundai Motor Group will invest more than $5.5B in the electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facility, which will be built at the Bryan County Megasite. .

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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

ENR Construction

MAY 26, 2022

Work on project to build two computer chip manufacturing plants near Columbus, Ohio, is slated to start this year.

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Safti First

MAY 27, 2022

Manufacturing companies today are all experiencing difficulty in finding workers. According to a study, conducted by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, they state that as many as 2.1 million manufacturing jobs in the USA will go unfulfilled by 2030. For over 80 years, O’Keeffe’s/SAFTI FIRST has been a manufacturer of architectural building products, fire rated glass (SAFTI FIRST) and ladders (O’Keeffe’s), here in America.

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Public Works Building Automation Schedule Management Ramps 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

Effective communication between office and field teams is paramount to the success of any construction project. Even the most well-designed and meticulously planned projects will underperform if teams are unable to bring those plans to life on the jobsite. . Oftentimes an information gap exists in project communication between field and office teams.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Communication Collaboration 98