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How can a Procurement Manager Improve your Construction Operation
Construction Management
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How can a Procurement Manager Improve your Construction Operation

A lot goes into managing construction projects. Among the many most crucial roles on a construction project is the procurement manager. Also known as the purchasing manager, procurement managers are professionals that handle logistics and the supply chain. Generally, procurement managers consider purchasing all the necessary materials the project requires, looking for the best quality and

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Construction Worker Safety
Construction Management
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Top 7 Exoskeletons that Improve Construction Worker Safety

Wearable technology is rapidly becoming the next biggest shakeup in the construction industry. Though the idea of superman strength is hard to believe and to happen, the basic concept of this piece of equipment called exoskeletons distributes weight to reduce accumulated stress on the body. According to the Q4 Commercial Construction Index, almost 23% of

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Your Guide to Understanding HVAC Air Filter Selection and Ratings
HVAC Construction
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Your Guide to Understanding HVAC Air Filter Selection and Ratings

Effective air filtration delivers primary defense for commercial building occupants as well as HVAC equipment against any pollutants often generated within the building and from the air drawn from the HVAC system. That is the main reason why it is crucial to select the right HVAC air filter. The simplest HVAC air filter makes a

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Top 8 Biggest Problems Encountered in Construction This 2021
Construction Management
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Top 8 Biggest Problems Encountered in Construction This 2021

The US construction industry is one of the biggest industries worldwide, having an annual expense of over $1,293 billion. It contributes an essential percentage to the country’s GDP value, helping it expands and drives up the US economy. This has immediately resulted in the explosion of construction projects in the entire country, allowing construction companies

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Why Primer Coat Application Necessary before Painting
Painting Construction
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Why Primer Coat Application Necessary before Painting?

You’re not wrong if you think that every painting project is incomplete without applying primer. Whether it’s new drywall, bare metal, old wood or other surfaces, primer is highly recommended for any painting project. Primer is typically used as a consistent base, particularly for topcoats of paint which tend to be sticky, usually designed to

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7 Habits of Highly Effective Project Teams A Contractor’s Guide
Construction Management
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7 Habits of Highly Effective Project Teams: A Contractor’s Guide

Excellent contractors deliver world-class output by hiring top talents, building highly effective project teams, and enhancing productivity, which in return drives increased competitive advantage and construction productivity. However, the steps to obtain and maintain a thriving organization have become a little more complex over the years. So what are these key components that needed to

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Managing Construction Productivity Gap through Digitization
Construction Technology
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Managing Construction Productivity Gap through Digitization

The construction industry remains at the core of progressive and developing countries. This is always why a booming build-and-build culture in any area reflects its government’s economic and financial stability. While construction plays a vital role in the country’s overall economy, it is also an enabler of productivity and employment opportunities for the other sectors.

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8 Reasons Why VRF HVAC Technology is Ideal for Commercial Properties1
HVAC Construction
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8 Reasons Why VRF HVAC Technology is Ideal for Commercial Properties

Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) has instantly become a buzzword in the HVAC industry, particularly in commercial applications. While VRF HVAC technology has been utilized across the globe over three years, it has only become accessible and widely used in the U.S. ever since the early 2000s. VRF HVAC tech has instantly become famous for its

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How to Speed Up Concrete Drying Time
Concrete Construction
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How to Speed Up Concrete Drying Time

When it comes to managing construction projects, concrete drying time is one major factor that affects the schedule. When concrete is used, time is always consumed by waiting for the mixture to dry and cure. If you tend to rush and don’t wait for the concrete to dry properly, this may result in structural failures,

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Why Adequate Prep Work is Crucial for Commercial Painting
Painting Construction
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Why Adequate Prep Work is Crucial for Commercial Painting

The main secret to an excellent commercial paint job is that the majority of the work is already done even before the topcoat is applied. The primary reason prep work or surface preparation is crucial in any of your commercial painting services because paint cannot adhere to unprepared surfaces. The paint usually peels on its

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Worker Cutting Insulated Concrete Form for House Construction
Concrete Construction
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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Using Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF)?

The construction industry has gotten a slew of technological developments in recent years, such as effective subcontractor scheduling software, new and sustainable materials, automated machinery, and prefabricated buildings. Concrete is among the many trades that are continuously advancing. It’s gotten a plethora of complex developments like brick-laying robots. However, there are also other simpler yet

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Construction Technology
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The Design-Build Method in Construction

On a typical construction project, exploring the many layers of management is proven to be very challenging for everyone involved. Complex oversight makes it very hard for the property owner and project manager and other people in charge to collaborate and communicate with one another. The extra layers of management placed at the top will

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Aerial Photography of Brown Concrete Building
HVAC Construction
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Retrofitting Old buildings with Smart HVAC Systems

Linked smart sensors play a significant role in establishing HVAC systems, particularly for old longstanding buildings. With sensors connected to the current system, its components, including the back-end software, provide data analytics. As a result, old buildings generously receive many benefits from smart HVAC systems. While it isn’t challenging to embrace smart HVAC systems for

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Increasing Energy Efficiency with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)
Concrete Construction
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Increasing Energy Efficiency with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)

Energy-efficiency is specifically crucial in commercial buildings because it is accountable for almost 20% of total energy use in the United States. Today, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) are becoming a more common method to construct commercial buildings because of their energy-efficiency and high strength. Commercial low-rise buildings are some typical applications of ICFs. Today, ICFs

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Attracting and Retaining Millennial Employees in Your Construction Business
Construction Management
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Attracting and Retaining Millennial Employees in Your Construction Business

The construction industry faces a catastrophic skills shortage over the years. Many existing onsite professionals are planning to end their careers and are getting closer to retirement. As a result, careers in construction now have an image problem, particularly for the younger generation. According to an online source Construction Executive, by 2024, it is expected that

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