General Contractor
Articles covering day-to-day oversight of the construction site and management of building projects.
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Read ArticleArtificial Intelligence on Construction Sites Isn’t taking Jobs — It’s Saving Lives
It’s no secret that working on a construction site is among the most dangerous jobs out there. And an exciting new technology has been designed to help resolve this problem.
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Read ArticleTechnology Planning With the Looming Recession (and the Cost of Doing Nothing)
As uncertainty lurks in the future of the U.S. economy and, subsequently, construction industry spending, contractors are taking different approaches to technology to modernize their operations.
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Read Article4 Companies Driving Digital Transformation In the Construction Industry
With the rapidly changing state of the industry, more construction companies are adopting scalable processes that drive digital transformation.
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Read Article4 Steps to Achieving True Construction Collaboration
This lack of effective collaboration can be the downfall of a construction business, where tight deadlines and razor-thin profit margins rule the day. Construction collaboration is key.
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Read ArticleHow Does NYC’s Construction Safety Training Law (LL196) Impact You?
The Construction Safety Act of 2017 includes laws and regulations that went into effect on October 16, 2017, affecting many construction projects across New York City’s five boroughs.
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Read ArticleHow to Turn Your Conceptual Estimates into Your Competitive Advantage
You only get one chance to make a first impression. When it comes to large or complex construction projects, your first impression is often your response to a request for a conceptual estimate.
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Read ArticleThe Pitfalls of Using Industry Averages for Construction Cost Benchmarking
As a construction estimator, you’re under pressure to work quickly. Needing to move quickly, but beware of generic cost estimates. Generic cost averages can’t ensure accurate construction estimates
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Read ArticleThese Two Technologies Shape the Future of MEP
Construction processes are evolving. Learn how automation and machine learning enhance the capabilities of CAD and field layout.
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Read ArticleSolving the Labor Shortage: Investing In Students Today for a Better Workforce Tomorrow
The construction industry is faced with an unsustainable labor shortage. How should the industry proceed, and what can be done to recruit young talent?
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Read ArticleBIM to the Rescue — The Restoration and Rebuilding of Notre Dame
A heritage monument that took almost 200 years to build was partially destroyed in just minutes. And, with today’s construction technology, bringing the architectural icon back to its former glory...
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Read Article4 Key Benefits of Mobile Construction Technologies and 12 Ways they Improve Field Functionality
Construction has always been a mobile industry. Projects aren’t built in the office, they’re done in the field. With the rise of mobile construction technology, field productivity will improve.
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Read ArticleWhat are Digital Twins?
Digital twin technology automatically updates 3D models with data. Learn how digital twins can help improve the analytical capability of BIM.
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Read ArticleAre You Ready to Go Constructible?
Transformation will not be achieved simply by implementing new technologies, but by improving workflows with repeatable business processes. Are you ready to go constructible?
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Read Article5 Ways Companies Are Cutting Down on Construction Inefficiencies
Across all sectors of construction, poor productivity can mean major problems. But now, firms are discovering these five things to cut down on construction inefficiencies.
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Read Article5 Unexpected Construction Materials [Video]
In an effort to offset the environmental impact by buildings, researchers and construction professionals have come up with a wide array of solutions to make them more sustainable.
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Read ArticleEnsuring a Smooth Technology Transformation
Most contractors that want to remain competitive know they’ll have to make the move to the cloud, but how do you ensure you do so in a way that is best for your organization? You need a plan.
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Read ArticlePreparing for Digital Transformation in the AEC Industry
There are strong signals that the construction industry is undergoing an inevitable change that will increase business intelligence across processes, people and technology. Don't be left behind.
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Read ArticleWhy Modernizing Construction Document Management Processes is Vital to Contractors’ Success
Without the right documentation in place for construction teams to work from, projects either grind to a halt or tasks are carried out incorrectly, forcing costly rework. Find out how to modernize.
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Read FlipbookThe MEP Contractor's Guide to Constructibility
The next generation of buildings will need MEP professionals to build beyond the limits of BIM. Find out how you as an MEP contractor can achieve this workflow, from first design to the maintenance.
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Read ArticleLOD simply explained: The LOD Kiwi
In the world of Building Information Modeling (BIM), LOD stands for the Level of Development. In order to explain how this works, we’ll use a piece of fruit.
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