Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 3, 2022

Women in Construction Week (March 6-12) is right around the corner, and we at Trimble Viewpoint are here to celebrate!

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 4, 2022

Every contractor who goes out of business has one thing in common, bad financial reports or none at all. Does this sound familiar? Contractor opens a business because they are so skilled at trade. With a small amount of cash, less than $10,000, a few credit cards with $5,000 available credit, they are off to the races. You tell friends and relatives about your new adventure and get lots of jobs.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

The Typical JOC Process: Confirm Project is Suitable for JOC. Request for Proposal / Site Visit. Scoping / Joint Site Visit. Contractor Proposal Preparation and Submission. Owner/Client Proposal Review. Proposal Acceptance/Rejection. Owner/Client Notice to Proceed to Contractor. Preconstruction Kick-off Meeting. Construction Performed. Regular Updates and Inspections.

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Business Facilities

MARCH 1, 2022

Investment in carbon capture and storage at LaBarge, WY facility reduces greenhouse gas emissions, supports corporate-wide emission-reduction plans.

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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 1, 2022

Hear from VJS Construction Services’ senior project manager on unique pandemic challenges and how data visibility is driving the company’s success.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Unlock Public Sector Construction Productivity[1] with Proven Strategies: A White Paper. First, a few things to consider. Software is never going to be able to deliver a solution for your organization without addressing fundamental issues first. Take BIM for example. It has done virtually nothing to measurably impact the repair, renovation, maintenance, and construction of the built environment.

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Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 105

Business Facilities

MARCH 3, 2022

Hello Nature and MPS Egg Farms joint venture Bionutrients will build two facilities, employ nearly 50 workers, in Wabash, IN.

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Jobsite with Procore

MARCH 3, 2022

It’s a never ending issue –– how do you get the right person on the right project at the right time? Although this seems like a simple problem, it can pose complex challenges for contractors worldwide.

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Civiconcepts

MARCH 4, 2022

What Is Corian Countertops? A Corian is a brand name of a solid surface countertop, in 1971, the chemical company Dupont has invented a Corian countertop for the construction industries … What Is Corian Countertops | Corian Countertops Pros and Cons | 5 Best Cleaner for Corian Countertops 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

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Ordering Job Order Contracting Services via a Cooperative requires adequate market research on the part of public sector organizations. Many cooperatives are managed by private corporations and charge excessive fees to contractors and/or owners. Best management practice would be to use JOC Cooperative Programs that charge 2% of less of construction value.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 1, 2022

Safety is foundational to construction. Even with all the focus put on budgets, timelines, and processes, safety still comes first. After all, safety can affect all these aspects of a construction project, and more. When something is a top industry priority, there’s always room for improvement. Read on for 10 key ways you can improve construction safety, and set your team and future projects up for a safer, better end result. 10 Winning Strategies to Enhance Construction Safety.

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Inspection Project Management Communication Risk Management 98

Learn Civil Engineering

MARCH 1, 2022

What is Aquifuge? Aquifuge is a geological formation that is not porous nor permeable. There is an absence of interconnected openings so it cannot transmit water. Any massive compact rock without any fractures is called an aquifuge. Solid rocks are a type of Aquifuge. What is an Aquifer? An Aquifer is a saturated formation of […].

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Geotechnical Engineering Engineering 98

Business Facilities

MARCH 4, 2022

Emerson will invest $9 million, create at least 50 new jobs; CyberLandr’s new R&D facility will support prototype development of RV/camper designed for Tesla's Cybertruck.

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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

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 1, 2022

Creating a JOC coefficient is an important part of any Job Order Contract. Contractors must evaluate multiple factors in addition to the associated use of their own capabilities and resources. Specific instructions as to what may be included in a JOC coefficient should also be listed in detail in the associated Request of Proposals (RFP) for Job Order Contracting construction services.

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Practical Law Construction

MARCH 2, 2022

Last year I wrote about the judgment in Davies & Davies Associates Ltd v Steve Ward Services (UK) Ltd , where Roger ter Haar QC (sitting as a deputy High Court judge) granted summary judgment on a claim for payment of an adjudicator’s fees and expenses arising from an adjudication in which the adjudicator resigned prior to issuing a decision.

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Learn Civil Engineering

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Bleeding of Concrete Bleeding of Concrete: concrete has consisted of mainly four elements are Cement, Aggregate (Coarse and fine), Water, and Admixtures. The proportion of these elements is called concrete mix design. The mixing of their ingredients is very important. If these are not mixed properly, flaws in structure may occur which will cause a […].

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Business Facilities

MARCH 1, 2022

Rocket Lab USA will create 250 jobs at its new Neutron rocket launch site and manufacturing facilities at Wallops Island, VA.

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Construction Management

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 3, 2022

Savvy owners and design builders know how review construction cost estimates. The process is collaborative and involves cost estimators, facilities management, and procurement professionals. Construction cost estimate review checklist: [ ] The estimate assumptions and basis are appropriate. [ ] The scope of work is sufficiently detailed to reflect the physical and functional requirements of the owner/client. [ ] The estimate fully reflects the detailed scope of work (SOW) for the project on a

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ENR Construction

MARCH 4, 2022

Industry jobless rate also improves on monthly and year-over-year basis, BLS reports.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 2, 2022

How are market changes affecting the construction industry? The new Quarterly Construction Metrics Index includes key statistics from Q3-Q4 2021.

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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

ArcelorMittal Dofasco Hamilton will be the first integrated steel mill in North America to transition off coal, and among the first in the world.

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Work Gearz

MARCH 4, 2022

Cowboy and boot cuts are two of the most popular denim styles worldwide. The distinction between these two denim styles is that they feature two different cuts. Cowboy cut is characterised by tapered legs from top to bottom, high back pockets, and is available in a high or low waist. Bootcut jeans, on the other hand, are tapered and fitting snugly from the waist to the thighs, before spreading and loosening up to the ankle.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 4, 2022

T7X compact track loader eliminates both the diesel engine and entire hydraulics system, pointing the way toward a future of fully electrified heavy equipment.

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Contractors Liability Blog

MARCH 4, 2022

This article will show you how to distinguish the difference between a 1099 or W-2 worker. You may have noticed if you were reading closely that I never mentioned the word “employee”. This was chosen with good reason. If you take the next five minutes and finish reading this article you will learn why. You may also save yourself and your business a world of hurt by avoiding the entanglement of the all-powerful Internal Revenue Service.

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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Being prepared for any and every corporate relocation or expansion scenario is vital for any community seeking new business ventures. Certified sites are a good start.

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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

Work Gearz

MARCH 4, 2022

Vinyl gloves have been long used in the food prep industry as well as the healthcare sector. There are though certain health risks that have put vinyl gloves on the backfoot when it comes to high-risk jobs. One of the reasons that vinyl gloves gained such popularity is that they do not contain latex. They’re the cheapest alternatives for rubber gloves that contain latex. .

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Residential structures, dams, water-power supply lines in and near embattled Kyiv and elsewhere are damaged, and the Chernobyl nuclear plant is taken; but just completed $11B Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Europe awaits its fate as global sanctions and tensions rise.

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AEC Business

MARCH 4, 2022

Evercam Ltd. (EVERCAM), the leading provider of construction camera software announced a financial investment by Bentley iTwin Ventures, a part of Bentley Acceleration Initiatives. Bentley Acceleration Initiatives is the internal incubator for strategic investments of Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company.

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