Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 15, 2021
A special look into the issue of DEI in construction and the compliance measures companies should be adhering to.
Business Facilities
JUNE 17, 2021
Electric vehicle (EV) maker Canoo will build its first mega microfactory on a 400-acre site at the MidAmerica Industrial Park, where it will create over 2,000 jobs. - Read: EV Manufacturer Picks Tulsa For First Mega Microfactory at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Contractor Bookkeeping
JUNE 18, 2021
Every business experiences slow periods when the market for their goods or services lessens and sales drop. Construction business owners like you might be tempted to view downtimes as unproductive or wasted, but there are ways you can make the most of your business during these seasons. Here are five ways to ensure this time isn't wasted: 1. Take a good look at your business.
BD+C
JUNE 17, 2021
The Grade II* listed former Old War Office building has been undergoing a massive transformation over the last five years to become 85 homes and a Raffles hotel with 125-rooms and suites. A collection of nine restaurants and bars, an spa, a swimming pool, and a garden will also be included.
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Natural Building
JUNE 12, 2021
Rosie constructed a fine off-the-grid home out of five 20ft shipping containers. The home is situated in the middle of a spectacular conservation block and her modern shipping container home has been wonderfully designed to take full advantage of the surrounding landscape. This home is completely off the grid, with solar power, rainwater collection and even a vermi-composting toilet, meaning she will never need to see another power or water bill again.
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A David Creation
JUNE 18, 2021
Struggling to hire? You’re not alone in the current nationwide labor shortage. The home improvement industry, among others, is experiencing difficulty onboarding field workers as unemployment checks entice capable workers to stay unemployed. As an Account Executive for ADC, I see this issue across the board with our clients. While it might be encouraging to see schedules filled with eager customers, work cannot be done without laborers.
BD+C
JUNE 16, 2021
States lacking consistent statewide building codes are most vulnerable to the effects of hurricanes , according to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) 2021 edition of Rating the States.
Civiconcepts
JUNE 15, 2021
What Is WBM Road The full form of WBM is Water Bound Macadam Road which is the most commonly used road construction procedure for more than 100 years. The Water … WBM Road | Construction Procedure of WBM Road | Water Bound Macadam | WBM Road Specification Read More ».
Business Facilities
JUNE 16, 2021
Everywhere from factory floors to research labs to virtual space—and every work space in between—today’s customized training programs are ensuring that new hires quickly get up to speed. - Read: Customized Training Programs: Finding The Perfect Fit at BusinessFacilities.com.
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.
Revit OpEd
JUNE 17, 2021
A tale of mystery set in ancient times.a fairytale of majestic proportions. Sadly it's more mundane than that. This morning I noticed a distinctly Reviteristic situation while answering a client's question. To get a void to cut a revolve, their orientation to one another seems to matter. If I create a revolve in the Front view of a Generic Face Based template and then create the extrusion in a side (Right/Left) view the void won't cut if the extrusion extends too far toward the other side of the
BD+C
JUNE 17, 2021
In 2017, Buffalo, New York, revamped its zoning code to cease requiring a minimum amount of parking for commercial and residential projects.
Civiconcepts
JUNE 13, 2021
Density Of Cement, Sand, And Aggregate Density is mass per unit volume of a substance i.e. unit weight of that respective substance. Density is denoted in a symbolic form called … Density of Cement | Density of Sand | Sand Density | Cement Density |Density of Aggregate | Density of concrete Read More ».
Business Facilities
JUNE 17, 2021
This year's Business Facilities LiveXchange event will be live and in-person at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, AZ, October 26-28, 2021. - Read: Shut Down Your Zoom…Face-To-Face Meetings Are Back! at BusinessFacilities.com.
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.
ENR Construction
JUNE 16, 2021
State board awards $183.5 million for expanded PM role until a new design-build team is picked to complete the much delayed P3 light rail project.
BD+C
JUNE 17, 2021
Beeping. Clanging. Hammering. Drilling. Many surgeries—especially orthopedic and neurologic procedures—produce hazardous noise levels in operating rooms that negatively affect the well-being of staff as well as their job performance and patient outcomes.
Civiconcepts
JUNE 16, 2021
Grillage Foundation Grillage foundation is a type of foundation that consists of one, two, or additional levels of beams which are usually steel, superimposed on a layer of concrete to … Grillage Foundation | Types of Grillage Foundation | Steel Grillage Foundation | Grillage Footing Read More ».
Business Facilities
JUNE 14, 2021
Spring manufacturer Advanex Americas will invest $17 million to move its base from California to White House, TN, creating 102 jobs. - Read: Advanex Americas Relocating HQ To Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.
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PC Construction
JUNE 14, 2021
It is not often that we are given the opportunity to see or shape our future outside of our normal working regimen. I was presented with a chance to do just that when PC was. The post Wentworth Students Receive Glimpse of Estimating at PC first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.
BD+C
JUNE 15, 2021
A sharp increase in the housing supply gap is projected to worsen the affordability crisis, particularly for the disadvantaged, over the next year. The gap will reach 4.5 million units in 2022, up from 2.5 million in 2018, according to a CoreLogic Public Policy Executive. This will be a crisis for those who earn less than half of what their neighbors do.
ENR Construction
JUNE 15, 2021
With the Fenway Center tower project and many more, the Fenway neighborhood of Boston is one of the epicenters of the city's current development boom.
Civiconcepts
JUNE 15, 2021
What Is Precipitation? Atmospheric Water Vapor is condensed and product which is in the form of Rainfall, Snowfall, Dew and frost is fall on the earth surface under gravitational force … What Is Precipitation | Type of Precipitation | Cyclonic Precipitation | Measurement of Precipitation | Rain Gauge Read More ».
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Specialty contractors operate in a high-pressure environment where labor, equipment, and materials must be managed with precision. Delays, misalignments, and compliance gaps can derail performance and cut into margins. This guide offers a structured approach to managing LEMs using integrated systems, predictive analytics, and transparent workflows. From reducing idle equipment time to maintaining compliance and tightening inventory control, every recommendation in this guide is built around impr
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 14, 2021
Improving construction outcomes is an owner’s responsibility. Owner leadership and commitment remain the only solution to rampant facilities repair, renovation, and new build waste. It is up to an owner to define, implement, and manage a robust, repeatable, and efficient process to assure best value project planning, procurement, and project delivery, including building strong, outcome-focused internal and external teams.
BD+C
JUNE 15, 2021
Florida is about to make virtual inspections legal statewide.
ENR Construction
JUNE 14, 2021
The Massachusetts Dept. of Transportation is gearing up to replace eight Turnpike bridges during eight weekends in a $60 million-plus project the agency has dubbed the “Acceler-8,” project.
Business Facilities
JUNE 16, 2021
The company will invest $200 million in its latest robotics fulfillment center in Louisiana, scheduled to open by December 2022. - Read: Amazon To Create 1,000 Jobs At New Baton Rouge Robotics Facility at BusinessFacilities.com.
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 Junkie Blog
JUNE 15, 2021
via Hilti. Last summer, Hilti announced that they had developed their first exoskeleton designed for construction tradespeople in a partnership with Ottobuck, a prosthetics, orthotics, and exoskeleton provider. Earlier this month, Hilti officially released the exoskeleton, announced more details, and published its retail price on their website. The Hilti EXO-01 Overhead Exoskeleton is designed to reduce the stress of overhead work on the wearer’s arm, back, and shoulder muscles.
ENR Construction
JUNE 15, 2021
Finding accurate subsurface surveys of bedrock topography is a time consuming process that can be augmented with A.I., according to a presenter at ENR FutureTech 2021.
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