Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Global professional services firm Sikich has hired Jenny Massey to lead the firm’s new economic development consulting practice. The post Sikich Adds Economic Development Consulting Services appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.
Practical Law Construction
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
The court may order a stay of a claim pursuant to CPR 3.1(2)(f) where the claimant has previously been ordered to pay the defendant sums in satisfaction of an adjudicator’s decision and the claimant has not done so. That power is exercised, in part, with the “pay now argue later” ethos of the Construction Act 1996 in mind. The key decisions to date (which I discuss below) balance a party’s rights of access to the court against those broader policy objectives.
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Contractor Bookkeeping
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
When a business starts, it’s natural for the owner to be a jack-of-all-trades. You may not have the capital to hire specialists or access the technology to help you. As your business grows–or as you look to take a minor role in your construction company–you may find the industry has become over-reliant on you, which makes it difficult for you to take a step back.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
The lack of continuous competent leadership is the root cause of environmental and economic woes impacting the DoD’s real property portfolio and its mission. [link]. The DoD has NEVER implemented a robust, system-wide process to monitor and manage planning, procurement, and project delivery for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction.
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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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.
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Pennsylvania will invest an additional $246 million into the Port of Philadelphia to continue modernization efforts and improve regional economic stability. The post Port Of Philadelphia: Gov. Wolf Announces $246M Investment appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.
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Construction Specifier
JANUARY 31, 2022
Photos courtesy Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association ( PIMA ). by Marcin Pazera, PhD. When installing a new or replacement low-slope roof, the right components can dramatically improve the system’s performance and longevity. As the continued effects of climate change place greater demands on the built environment, adequate insulation has increasingly become a central element in evaluating a building’s resiliency and thermal efficiency.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Improving facilities management outcomes requires building trust & connection. Real property owners and FMers must become trusted partners with service providers (architects, engineers, and builders) and their building user customers. This requires solid leadership both internally and externally with a focus upon long-term, relationship and mutually beneficial outcomes.
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
ExxonMobil will relocate its corporate headquarters from Irving to Houston, TX, bringing the number of Fortune 500 companies in the area to 25. The post ExxonMobil Is Moving Its Headquarters To Houston appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.
Learn Civil Engineering
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Spandrel Beam Meaning In frame structures, spandrel beam plays an important role. This beam moves horizontally joining the exterior most columns to another column. Spandrel beam are generally known as “Edge beams”. What is Spandrel Beam? In multistory buildings, these beams are generally provided at each floor level to differentiate among the different floor levels. […].
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.
Civiconcepts
JANUARY 31, 2022
What Do Concrete Anchors Do? A Concrete Anchors are Join concrete with other types of objects like metal, wood, plastic, machinery, and even more concrete elements. The Types of Concrete … 10 Types of Concrete Anchors | Anchor Bolts For Concrete | 10 Best Anchors For Concrete | Concrete Anchor Types Read More ».
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 31, 2022
Key Elements of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 55000 Standards. (Source-GAO Summary of Key Elements of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 55000 Standards-GAO-19-57). ISO 55000 Section Key elements. Establishing context of the organization. • Align the organization’s asset management system to its organizational objectives given the. organization’s purpose, needs, and requirements. • Ensure that the organization’s asset management strategy and crite
Business Facilities
JANUARY 31, 2022
New $95 million Quadrant magnet manufacturing facility will create 200 jobs in Louisville, KY, provide rare-earth magnets for electric vehicle motors. The post Quadrant Building $95M Magnet Manufacturing Facility In Kentucky appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.
Learn Civil Engineering
JANUARY 31, 2022
What are steel bars? Steel bars are the core components of the construction industry. Steel bars are also known as reinforcing bars or reinforcing steel. As we know, plain concrete is weak in tension and strong in compression. So, Steel bars are used for the reinforcement of concrete structures to strengthen the structure under the […].
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.
Civiconcepts
JANUARY 31, 2022
In mechanical operation as well as a general practice, a hammer is an essential tool. Hammer used for impacting the surface of an object or for removing scraps. There are … 25 Types of Hammers | Different Types of Hammers and Their Uses | Top 25 Hammers Types Read More ».
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 31, 2022
The GAO has been issuing reports for decades concerning the next for ALL federal agencies to improve their facilities management practices. While the same can be said for ALL State, County, and Local Government and other public sector organizations, the GAO’s focus is federal. The GAO reviewed the asset management practices of six federal agencies: the U.S.
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County, Florida wrapped up 2021 with a new leader and record-breaking job creation and capital investment. The post Sarasota County, Florida Sees National Accolades, New EDO Leader appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 31, 2022
Photos courtesy Stuart Dean Company. Restoring original design intent after decades of façade damage. by Christopher C. Incorvaia. A striking, early example of late modern “high-technology” architecture received a 21 st century facelift. Its aluminum-clad exterior was refinished with a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) based coating system, restoring the building’s façade to a just-like-new condition designed to last for over 20 years.
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Civiconcepts
JANUARY 29, 2022
The Waterproof Basement consists of different types of materials and different methods used for preventing the water from penetrating the basement of the structure. Basement waterproofing is a basement that … How To Waterproof Basement | Waterproofing Basement Walls From Inside | Top 4 Best Basement Waterproofing Methods Read More ».
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Public Sector LEAN Job Order Contracting provides significant benefits over both traditional project delivery methods and commodity JOC solutions. The only Knowledge-based JOC Program Information Management System. Four BT, LLC (4BT) is redefining how public sector organizations plan, procure, and execute facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Are your on-prem construction solutions no longer pulling their weight? It might be time to dump them!
Learn Civil Engineering
JANUARY 29, 2022
What is Gypsum? Gypsum is broadly mined and is used as a fertilizer. Also, It is used as the main constituent in many forms of plaster, blackboard/sidewalk chalk, and drywall. Meaning of Gypsum Gypsum is a soft sulphate mineral which is composed of calcium sulphate dehydrate and Its chemical formula is CaSo42H2O. Also Read: Plastering […].
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Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 31, 2022
The resilience required to tackle the challenges of 2021 has become a solid foundation for building in 2022. So how do we turn lessons learned into something that makes us smarter, more strategic builders? With some economists calling 2022 the year of “consolidation and rebalancing,” the road ahead may not be without speed bumps, but at least we’ll have a better sense of how to navigate them. .
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Here are a few items for review when organizations are considering a job order contract or hoping to improve one. 1. Assure JOC program processes and structure mutually benefit your organization and awarded JOC contractors and can be implemented without the need for paid on-site “JOC consultant” 2. Prequalify potential JOC contractors. Prequalification should consider past performance working, experience, as well as being licensed and registered. 3.
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Sierra Nevada Corporation's new aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul facilities will create 150 jobs at the Dayton International Airport. The post Sierra Nevada Corporation Picks Ohio For Aircraft MRO Facilities appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.
Learn Civil Engineering
JANUARY 30, 2022
What is Stone in Building Construction? Stone is one of the most essential material in building construction, based on the construction necessity different type of stone is used in construction (like for masonry, concrete roofing, dams, roads, etc.) Classification of Building Stones There are three types of classification of building stones: Physical Geological Scientific Physical […].
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.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
What it is, how it’s measured, why it matters, and how to improve it. Everything you need to know about construction quality and how to manage it. Quality is what separates the good from the bad. Both in our lives and in our work, quality is the defining factor in how we evaluate and are evaluated by others. In short, it determines how we feel about our efforts at the end of each day.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
New economic study cites lower development costs and better market conditions for the proposed 800-mile gas pipeline and export terminal, but a supplemental federal review of its projected greenhouse gas emissions is in process as opponent lawsuits challenge its approvals.
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
The Tennessee-based manufacturer of packaged and value-added foods will invest $53.5 million to establish new operations in Dickson. The post Monogram Assembled Foods Will Create Nearly 400 Jobs In Tennessee appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.
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