Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 18, 2022

With rising material costs in construction, purchase orders are a great way to control costs… IF you can track your budget!

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 20, 2022

One of your greatest fears is wasting money on a less than good lead. They may or may not have any genuine desire for services. Sometimes a person is committed to collecting three bids when they already have someone picked out to do the work. They may be looking for a "temporary friend" to do them a favor, or by the time you have completed the form, they have changed their mind and no longer want service.

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The Construction Business Owner

MAY 16, 2022

6 Steps for Establishing Employee Accountability & Empowerment. hirvin. Mon, 05/16/2022 - 15:13. Do you find yourself answering calls from your team of supervisors all day, addressing stupid questions and solving small problems? They continually ask you to make simple decisions for them. It seems like they won’t do much of anything without first checking with you.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 16, 2022

In the construction industry, wood is probably one of the most popular materials used. But with technological advancements, steel has become a more viable option, especially in the agricultural field. Agripreneurs are now taking advantage of steel buildings for their agricultural projects. And since this type of structure has a lot of benefits, it’s no surprise that its popularity is on the rise.

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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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

MAY 19, 2022

Optimizing Construction, Repair, Renovation, and New Build Outcomes requires a robust programmatic process that is consistently applied and continuously improved. Let’s start with what methods will NOT WORK if used on their own… Design-bid-build. CPM. Last Planner / Last Planner System. Kaizen. CM@R/CM@Risk. Design-build. Blackbelt. Six sigma.

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The Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2022

How to Identify & Drive the Right Motivators Within Your Organization. hirvin. Tue, 05/17/2022 - 11:32. Ask any construction leader what they think the most common reason for employee flight is and you will hear a common refrain: money. Between being amid an employee-driven market and within an industry that historically has landed in the lower tiers of attractiveness among younger entry-level workers, it is easy to see how leaders might garner this impression.

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Civiconcepts

MAY 18, 2022

If you live in a small apartment or tiny house then have a tiny bedroom or no dedicated space for a bedroom, in that case, you required a Bed Alternative … 13 Best Bed Alternatives | Top Alternatives To Bed | Bed Alternatives For Small Spaces Read More ».

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 16, 2022

Valid construction cost information has a sound basis in logic or fact, reasonable, cogent, well-grounded, justifiable, and appropriate to the end in view. The “end in view” for any real property owner and their design-build partners is a well communicated, detailed scope of work, early and ongoing collaboration, and a mutually beneficial outcome.

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Levelset

MAY 17, 2022

While problems with slow payments reverberate throughout the construction industry, the truth is that some companies, roles, and project types are much more likely to get paid on time than others. Our recent Construction Cash Flow and Payment Report took a deep look at more than 500 construction companies to figure out who is getting paid quickly — and who isn’t.

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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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 16, 2022

Imagine inspecting a 50-story building, inside and out. Walk through a gleaming marble lobby and ride an elevator to a penthouse that looks down on the sprawling cityscape below. Tour a sample hallway, office suite, apartment. Stand beside windows, fiddle with fireplaces, turn on taps. And do it all before you even break ground on that building. .

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Civiconcepts

MAY 16, 2022

Introduction To Tables The tables can be classified according to a variety of factors, the more basic of which is whether a table is fixed or mechanical. The fixed table … 40 Types Of Tables | Different Types of Tables | Best Types Of Table For Living Room | Different Kinds Of Tables Read More ».

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 17, 2022

New GSG, SHG, SEC Facilities Regulations and Reporting Requirements on the near-term horizon. Is your organization ready? How a company assesses and plans for climate-related risks may have a significant impact on its future financial performance and investors’ return on their investment in the company. (SEC 17 CFR 210, 229, 232, 239, and 249). “ESG- Using Environmental, Social and Governance factors to evaluate companies and countries on how far advanced they are with sustainability.

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Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

In Pennsylvania, contractors working on residential projects need to be aware of the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. This Act has a fair amount of rules and requirements that must be followed on home improvement projects, specifically when it comes to the terms of their contracts. Here’s a breakdown of the contract requirements for residential and restoration contractors in Pennsylvania, to ensure that their contracts are complaint and valid, so they can get paid wha

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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.

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Business Facilities

MAY 17, 2022

In its first step toward transitioning to U.S. production, kids' bike manufacturer Guardian Bikes is moving production from China to Seymour, IN.

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Learn Civil Engineering

MAY 16, 2022

What is architecture drawing? Architecture drawing is drawn by hand or produced digitally is a technical drawing that shows the design of a building or a product. It shows what the final building should look like, and an overview of the final product. These drawings give a guideline for how a building or a structure […].

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 18, 2022

While we hear about integrated project delivery (IPD), alternative project delivery, and job order contracting, are they truly fully developed processes with supporting tools and services …integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery for owners and design-builders requires internal and external teams to collaborate appropriately through the project lifecycle.

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Practical Law Construction

MAY 20, 2022

Commentators have begun assessing the impact of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022) – not least on this blog – and there is much more yet to be said. This post concentrates on construction products, in particular, new rights to pursue manufacturers and suppliers in civil actions. Regulations controlling some construction products already exist, and a very helpful summary of these can be found here.

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Construction Management

Business Facilities

MAY 16, 2022

CDC concluded its investigation with no findings of a link between Abbott formulas produced at Sturgis, MI plant and infant illnesses.

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Learn Civil Engineering

MAY 17, 2022

Engineering has a role to play in almost everything that surrounds us. That gadget for your daily errands is nothing without the work of the engineers. And possibly there are no roads and bridges if engineers do not exist. They share both knowledge and skills to make the world better for each individual and the […].

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 17, 2022

4BT OpenJOC / 4BT OpenBUILD – The integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery solution deployed as a cloud SaaS platform, and complete with full support services. Enterprise Management capability for Mutiple Programs, Contracts, Projects, Proposal/Bid, Workorders, Contractor, Subcontractors, and Forms/Documents. management.

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ENR Construction

MAY 19, 2022

Lawsuit centers on Harrisburg bridge but injunction also applies to other projects in PennDOT program.

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Business Facilities

MAY 17, 2022

By 2024, Nissin Foods will invest more than $12 million and create 20 new jobs with an expansion of its Kecskemét, Hungary plant.

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PC Construction

MAY 17, 2022

PC's employee owners raised over $10,000 and participated in the American Heart Association Heart Walk. The post Maine Team Walks for Healthy Hearts first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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cnstrctr

MAY 19, 2022

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury in construction, understanding the basics of fall protection can help to prevent them on your jobsite.

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ENR Construction

MAY 17, 2022

The measure approved by the House panel would authorize about $25 billion for new Corps construction projects, including $19.2 billion for a major hurricane and flood protection plan in coastal Texas.

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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

Business Facilities

MAY 18, 2022

The South Korea-based auto parts supplier will create 42 jobs with its second facility in the Auburn Technology Park West.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 18, 2022

A look at how modern construction project management has evolved and why connected data and workflows will change the game.

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cnstrctr

MAY 16, 2022

Keep your workers safe from falls by understanding the difference between fall protection and fall prevention.

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