Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 12, 2021
How offsite, modular construction is currently being paired with technology in the UK to elevate and future-proof contractors and their projects.
Business Facilities
MAY 12, 2021
Seattle-based e-retail giant Amazon will create 500 jobs at its new import processing center in Smithfield, NC. - Read: Amazon Investing $100M In North Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Natural Building
MAY 10, 2021
A group of homeless people and activists have built their own unsanctioned community center from the ground up — creating a kitchen, shower, toilet, health clinic, and free store in Oakland, California. The grassroots project is expanding the limits of what a homeless encampment can look like. The community center, located in the heart of Oakland’s largest homeless encampment, looks like something out of a fairy tale.
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Civiconcepts
MAY 9, 2021
The component of the structure which provides safety and in-out access through the structure is a Gate. Doors can be of different types such as Collapsible Door, sliding doors, … What Is Collapsible Door? Its Types, Advantages & Disadvantages Read More ».
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BD+C
MAY 12, 2021
Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center, a new 18,000 sf veterinary specialty and 24/7 emergency hospital, is currently under construction by Lorentz Bruun in Vancouver, Wash. Renovated from a former Whole Foods, the project involves demolishing the former grocery store space, framing, roughing in, and sheet rocking the 77-room hospital facility.
Natural Building
MAY 8, 2021
A new study led by Chelsey Armstrong, an ethnobotanist with Simon Fraser University, has shown that there are “forest gardens” surrounding now-vacant historical villages of Ts’msyen and Coast Salish nations in British Columbia. These forest gardens are the result of careful management by Indigenous communities and have persisted as islands of ecological diversity long after those communities were forced to move.
Civiconcepts
MAY 10, 2021
Rat Trap Bond is also called the Chinese bond. It maintains a similar thickness as that of the brick laid by different methods. Rat Trap Bond Wall develops the complicated … What Is Rat Trap Bond? Its Construction, Advantages & Disadvantages Read More ».
Business Facilities
MAY 11, 2021
On the U.S./Mexico border, commercial vehicle imports at the Laredo, Texas Port of Entry rival Detroit’s automotive trade industry. Bring your manufacturing investment to this southern hub on the U.S. automotive corridor! - Read: Port Laredo, Your Business Partner at the Border! 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.
BD+C
MAY 11, 2021
Building codes should be updated to protect residents from the harmful health impacts of indoor cooking, according to a new report from the Environmental Law Institute (ELI).
Safety Services Company
MAY 13, 2021
Millions of U.S. workers are exposed to high temperatures and hot work environments on a regular basis. And every year, thousands of workers become sick from occupational heat exposure. Heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke are all examples of heat-related illnesses that workers may encounter. Heat stroke is the most dangerous, as it can often turn fatal.
Civiconcepts
MAY 14, 2021
Refractory Brick is also known as Fire Brick, refractory material consisting of nonmetallic minerals created in a variety of shapes for usage at high temperatures, particularly in structures for metallurgical … What Are Refractory Bricks – Its 3 Types, Properties, Advantages & Disadvantages Read More ».
Business Facilities
MAY 13, 2021
With a commitment to growing world class talent, Jacksonville is an ideal location for fintech companies looking to grow and succeed. - Read: Jacksonville Delivers Bold Advantages For Fintech Firms 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.
PC Construction
MAY 13, 2021
The PC Seacoast team put on their walking shoes for the 7th year to raise money and awareness for heart health. On May 6, the “PC Heart Walkers” showed up in true spirit, raising over. The post PC’s Seacoast Team Walks for Heart Health first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.
BD+C
MAY 11, 2021
Total Quality Logistics (TQL) Stadium, a 26,000-seat soccer venue, has completed construction on 12.4 acres in downtown Cincinnati. The stadium, which will be home to FC Cincinnati, connects the historic neighborhoods of Over-the-Rhine and West End.
Civiconcepts
MAY 13, 2021
Glass Building Material is a mixture of raw materials like silica, sodium potassium carbonate, lime or lead oxide, manganese oxide which are grounded, sieved, and mixed in specific proportion to … Glass Building Material | 11 Different Types Glass Used In Building Construction |Advantages & Disadvantages of Glass Read More ».
Business Facilities
MAY 12, 2021
Hilmar Cheese Company plans to invest $460 million to build a major production facility in Dodge City, KS. - Read: Hilmar Cheese Company Bringing 247 New Jobs To Kansas at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Contractor Bookkeeping
MAY 14, 2021
The success of any business, large or small, depends considerably on nurturing an efficient, productive workplace. While improving employee productivity should always be a priority when the ultimate goal is a sustainable and profitable business, the process is easier said than done. Being a better construction business owner is not just about the habits you practice in front of others.
ENR Construction
MAY 12, 2021
Brokers report increases of 50% to 100% and heading higher for excess and umbrella policies.
PC Construction
MAY 14, 2021
May is bringing some very visible changes to the landscape of the WSSC Piscataway Water Resource Recovery Facility. The $271 million Bio-Energy Project has been under construction for nearly a year and, with the initial. The post Big Changes at WSSC Piscataway Bio-Energy Project first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.
Business Facilities
MAY 13, 2021
The expansion will include a global headquarters for Discovery Life Sciences, and laboratory and greenhouse space for HudsonAlpha’s Center for Plant Science and Sustainable Agriculture. - Read: HudsonAlpha Launches Expansion Project At Biotech Campus at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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
BD+C
MAY 12, 2021
We often talk about sustainability strategies that help to minimize environmental impact and slow the effects of climate change. Designing for resilience is equally important now that the earth’s temperature has started to rise, and abnormal climate events are becoming the norm. This post addresses how climate modeling can inform design strategies to respond to climate change, rather than design strategies to prevent climate change.
ENR Construction
MAY 13, 2021
After decades of making it work with three Jetsons-style drive-up terminals, Kansas City is joining the single-terminal airport world in a big way.
Civiconcepts
MAY 12, 2021
Black Cotton Soil is a cohesive soil. It is considered a difficult or problematic soil for civil engineers. It possesses the characteristics of swelling during rainy and shrinking during summer. … Black Cotton Soil – Its Types, Properties, Composition Read More ».
Business Facilities
MAY 11, 2021
Google Canada intends to acquire more than 154 acres of land in Beauharnois, Québec, southwest of Montréal, where it will build a data center that will employ at least 20 people. - Read: Google Canada Plans $600M Investment In Québec 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.
ENR Construction
MAY 14, 2021
When the Norwegian Public Roads Administration asked the design-build team of Sweco, PNC, Armando Rito Engenharia and Isachsen to deliver a 643-meter-long concrete box-girder bridge completely in 3D, designers with Armando Rito were initially a bit skeptical.
A David Creation
MAY 14, 2021
As a marketing guy and lifelong fan of technology, I’m always evaluating software and apps that will make a company more efficient and not complicate the workflow. I’m often asked about how to make the process of collecting and generating online reviews easier. Even the happiest of clients can be slow to follow through on leaving a review, or maybe they get stuck somewhere in the process and lose interest.
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