Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 7, 2022

Real talk on the challenges women in construction face, finding inspiration, and what drives success.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 6, 2022

From cyber to bio to IT to AI and robotics, Pensacola is quickly becoming known as a tech-friendly city in Northwest Florida.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

APRIL 8, 2022

Businesses are increasingly moving online to expand their reach and provide the best possible experience to their customers. Being online, however, means more competition, so business owners must come up with ways to amp up their game to gain a more significant market share. You won't build a loyal client base if you can't earn your visitors' trust, so companies value social proof so highly.

Building Optimization 111

Building Optimization Engineering 111

CivilJungle

APRIL 7, 2022

What Is Superelevation? Superelevation on the horizontal curve is one of the most important features in the construction of the roads. It is very essential to provide superelevation in roads for the safe movement of vehicles on the curved portion of the roads. It helps the fast-moving vehicles to safely pass through the curved portion of the roads with stability.

Construction Equipment 98

Construction Equipment Maintenance Engineering 98

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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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

Jobsite with Procore

APRIL 7, 2022

I know what you’re thinking. “CAD? That’s for architects and engineers, right? It’s not for construction folks. We just get the PDFs of the construction documents and make do.” Well, that’s how it was for many years. Things have changed, though, and more and more construction firms are making the move to simple 2D CAD systems. With CAD, they can reduce the number of RFIs they need to submit, check spatial relationships in real time, and do their own site layout and staging.

Engineering 98

Engineering 98

Business Facilities

APRIL 4, 2022

A number of states are now in the matchmaking business, all trying to help companies solve their increasingly complex and demanding supply chain issues.

Infrastructure Development 114

Infrastructure Development Zoning 114

Civiconcepts

APRIL 4, 2022

What is a Shovel? A shovel is a hand tool for lifting, moving, and digging bulk material like gravel, soil, sand, any loose material, coal, and snow. The shovel offers … 10 Types of Shovels | Different Types of Shovels With Pictures | Best Shovels For Digging Work Read More ».

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Lifts 98

Jobsite with Procore

APRIL 6, 2022

If you’re relying on money as a motivator, you’re likely only getting short-term benefits. Researchers discovered that how much money a person makes has only a modest relationship to their job or income satisfaction.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 8, 2022

Nucor will invest $350M in Davidson County, SinnovaTek will invest more than $11M in Nash County.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 8, 2022

“Don’t just stay in your office and work on a computer. See what it’s like to have someone in the field with an iPad on a construction site.” Constant improvements and innovation are essential to getting—and staying—ahead in the construction industry. Consistently optimizing workflows and finding ways to be more productive allows you and your teams to deliver better work to your clients, in turn leading to stronger results and outcomes.

Building Optimization 98

Building Optimization Change Management Construction Management Collaboration 98

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

Practical Law Construction

APRIL 6, 2022

The case of Levi Solicitors LLP v Wilson and another considered the impact of contractor insolvency on debts owed to an employer under a JCT contract. Significantly, the court helpfully clarified how the payment regime under JCT contracts operated in the context of insolvency. This blog takes a closer look at the case. Background. In 2014, Farrar Construction Ltd (contractor) was employed by JKR Property Development Ltd (employer) under a JCT Minor Works Building Contract, 2011 Edition (MW 2011)

Contracts 95

Contracts Building Standards 95

ENR Construction

APRIL 4, 2022

Construction on the $2.3 billion Green Line extension is clanging towards its final stop.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 6, 2022

Cities and counties are leveraging their locations, skilled workforce, and intermodal services to keep goods moving.

Infrastructure Development 105

Infrastructure Development Zoning 105

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 6, 2022

Occupation title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile). (Source: Business Employment Dynamics). Construction and Extraction Occupations. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers. Employment by Occupation. Construction Trades Workers. Boilermakers. Data series. Employment, Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons. 2021.

Construction Equipment 79

Construction Equipment Lean Construction Painting/finishing Procurement 79

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

cnstrctr

APRIL 6, 2022

Structural steel is a common building material - understanding the critical components and processes can help you on your project.

Building Materials 78

Building Materials 78

ENR Construction

APRIL 7, 2022

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has engineers feeling optimistic about their firms and the sector, even if they’re less sure about the economy as a whole. .

Engineering 87

Engineering 87

Business Facilities

APRIL 6, 2022

In partnership with Bank of America, USGBC LEED for Cities certification has provided over $2 million to accelerate action on climate change, resilience, and social equity.

Green Building 101

Green Building Sustainability 101

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 5, 2022

How do you compare to your industry peers? Construction contractors should benchmark their processes and systems to ensure best practices.

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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.

Construction Management

Wolgast Corporation

APRIL 6, 2022

We hear it quite often from business owners, once they decide to build a building, they needed it yesterday. We understand that once the need for the new building is decided how important it is to get the owner moved in quickly. While the architectural phase can sometimes take months, it can often be shortened when the owner stays in contact with the architect and makes decisions quickly.

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Building Permits Site Planning Building Design Material Handling 62

ENR Construction

APRIL 6, 2022

Grants will be available to public. schools for projects that result in reduced energy costs, such as. improvements to lighting and HVAC systems.

HVAC Systems 85

HVAC Systems 85

Business Facilities

APRIL 4, 2022

The 65-acre Mesa, AZ greenfield site will serve as the new base of operations for JX’s North American and European semiconductor materials business.

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Levelset

APRIL 8, 2022

Restoration contractors often work on a property after damage from a storm, fire, or other natural disaster. On projects like this, property owners typically count on an insurance claim to pay for the work – they may not have cash on hand to pay you out of pocket. Understanding a homeowner’s insurance policy – and what it covers – can be helpful when deciding to take on a project.

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Fire Protection Systems Public Works Roofing Systems Government Works 52

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Generative AI is already transforming how the construction industry operates. This concise guide walks you through its real-world impact on design, planning, job site logistics, and sustainability. Learn how contractors are using AI to reduce costs, improve worker safety, and shorten build times. Get a detailed look at the tools and platforms making it possible, including AI-driven robotics and material optimization.

Site Planning

Wolgast Corporation

APRIL 4, 2022

Great customer service for restaurants is changing. Many people I know have been understanding that staff is stretched in the back of house as well as the front of the house, but as the labor shortage continues, how long can existing staff keep meeting the needs of patrons? An answer could be automation or artificial intelligence to make specific tasks quicker and allow staff to focus on more meaningful tasks.

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Building Automation Building Design 62

ENR Construction

APRIL 7, 2022

Prime Minister Boris Johnson calls for 24 GW of power over the next 30 years, including small modular reactors possibly coming on line early in the next decade.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 5, 2022

Starkist and Embody will each expand their corporate headquarters in Virginia, creating a total of more than 160 jobs.

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Levelset

APRIL 8, 2022

Restoration contractors often work on a property after damage from a storm, fire, or other natural disaster. On projects like this, property owners typically count on an insurance claim to pay for the work – they may not have cash on hand to pay you out of pocket. Understanding a homeowner’s insurance policy – and what it covers – can be helpful when deciding to take on a project.

Fire Protection Systems 52

Fire Protection Systems Public Works Roofing Systems Government Works 52

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

Natural Building

APRIL 8, 2022

I just got this email from Chris Magwood, of the the Endeavour Centre in Canada, that I would like to share with you. Builders for Climate Action has recently released two major studies examining material carbon emissions from as-built new homes. The studies include large samples, with 34 homes in Nelson, BC and 503 homes in Toronto, Canada. The results are stunning: The average new home in the region is responsible for 30-40 tons of emissions, before anyone moves in.

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Energy Efficiency Building Materials 52

ENR Construction

APRIL 7, 2022

Senate approves first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. .

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Approvals 83

Business Facilities

APRIL 7, 2022

In Cork, Ireland, financial services provider Remitly will create 120 jobs, smart network control solutions company NS1 will create 30 jobs.

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Practical Law Construction

APRIL 8, 2022

Episode 9 of The Construction Briefing is now available. This episode covers the latest building safety developments , including removal of the role of Building Safety Manager, a further update to Form EWS1 and agreements reached on who will pay for remediation works. Michelle and Yassir also look at two Court of Appeal judgments addressing the embargo that applies to reserved court judgments: Public Institution for Social Security v Banque Pictet & Cie SA and others.

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Public Works Construction Management 52

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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.

Construction Management