7 Ways Your Construction Project Can Go South | ALICE Technologies
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by Shane Hedmond
2y ago
This article is brought to you by ALICE Technologies Construction project delays are both frustrating and costly - but they’re also incredibly common. So common, in fact, that GCs no longer ask if a project will veer off-schedule or off-budget,  they ask by how much? The bigger the project, the harder the fall. Large-scale construction and infrastructure projects involve complex scheduling, with many interdependent tasks and moving parts. The larger and more complex the project, the higher the risk of construction delays and mishaps. In fact, a project that exceeds its timeline or budget ..read more
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Build Back Better, with ALICE Technologies
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by Guest Post
2y ago
This article is brought to you by ALICE Technologies The Biden administration has recently requested assignment of $2T in funds, intended for use in rebuilding America’s infrastructure. And while Republicans and Democrats have been locked into hot debate regarding the specific amount and allocation of funds, it’s notable that no one has protested the need. Years of accumulated neglect have left transportation, utility, and other other public service systems in dire need of repair and update—and a large allocation of funds poses a great opportunity to strengthen current infrastructure, while b ..read more
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Hilti Officially Releases EXO-01 Exoskeleton, Names Price
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by Shane Hedmond
3y ago
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. The 4.4-pound system straps around user’s waist, shoulders, and arms to distribute the weight while providing lift s ..read more
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The CAT S62 Pro Rugged Smartphone Unleashes the Power of Thermal Imaging
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by Shane Hedmond
3y ago
CAT S62 Pro Cat Phones is known to make some pretty rugged smartphones, the kind of phone you don’t have to worry about on the jobsite – even without a case. Licensed by the construction equipment giant, Caterpillar, the phones are made by the UK-based Bullitt Group. The company recently announced the release of their new flagship smartphone model, the CAT S62 Pro. The CAT S62 Pro Overview Being their flagship model, the CAT S62 Pro is not only their most expensive phone, but also their most feature packed. Retailing for roughly $649 on Amazon(or $599 for government employees, hospital employ ..read more
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Stanley Black & Decker Acquires Construction Punchlist Software, Buildup
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by Shane Hedmond
3y ago
courtesy of Stanley X The construction technology world has been no stranger to acquisitions and mergers in recent years, as many larger players are gobbling up startups and other specialty software to quickly grow their offerings and expand their value to their customers. The latest acquisition comes from a somewhat surprising source, however, as Stanley Black & Decker, the power tool and storage company, has acquired Buildup, a task management, punch list, and inspection software company. Buildup is a mobile friendly punch list tool that embeds the tasks, details, and pictures of each i ..read more
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The Ultimate Construction Father's Day Gift Guide 2021
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by Shane Hedmond
3y ago
Father’s Day 2021 is June 20, so you better get started on gift ideas if you want to impress dad this year. Whether your father is contractor, handyman, or DIYer, we’ve got a lot of great ideas for him this year. For more more gift ideas, be sure to check out our past Father's Day Gift Guides from 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 or our Ultimate Construction Holiday Gift Guides from 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 We’ve been lucky enough to be able to use many of the tools on this list throughout the year and there are others on the list that we’d love to try be ..read more
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Procore Goes Public on the New York Stock Exchange as PCOR
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by Shane Hedmond
3y ago
courtesy of Procore Procore, the construction management software company, has been rumored to be interested in filing for an IPO since at least 2019.  In the Spring of 2020, Procore ended up delaying its plans to go public after it received $150million in funding and a valuation of around $5 million, citing interest in raising more money amidst an uncertain economy during the heart of the coronavirus pandemic. That turned out to be a pretty good move for the company, as Procore officially went public on May 20, raising $634.5 million on a $8.5 billion evaluation. As of the close of the ..read more
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How to Minimize Risk on Your Construction Site
Construction Junkie Blog
by Guest Post
3y ago
The following is a guest article by SentrifForce. SentriForce is a leading provider of managed video surveillance. With intelligent, scalable, and effective security services, you can minimize risk and keep your assets secure. It’s a morbid statistic, but the construction industry experiences more workplace deaths than any other. With so many potential hazards, heavy-duty machinery, and power tools, it’s perhaps not surprising that serious accidents are relatively commonplace. However, safety risks are far from the only threat that construction sites are exposed to. Security is another major ..read more
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Nominate Your Favorite Construction Podcast for Best of 2021!
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by Shane Hedmond
3y ago
It’s that time again to begin Construction Junkie’s annual search for the best construction podcast!  Now in our 7th year of the competition, we’re noticing a considerable increase in construction-related podcasts from every sector. Last year continued our trend of breaking the previous years record number of votes, with the most nominees and the most total votes. In the end, Bridging the Gap secured the crown, wrestling it away from the 2-time defending champion CONEXPO/CON-AGG Radio. Please see below for contest details and use the nomination form at the bottom of this page to submit y ..read more
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Procore is Looking for the Most Groundbreaking Companies, People, and Projects in Construction
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by Shane Hedmond
3y ago
via Procore Each year, Procore – the maker of the construction management software of the same name – hosts their annual construction technology conference, Groundbreak. As part of the festivities, the company is looking to celebrate the most groundbreaking companies, people, and projects in the construction industry and they need your help. The 2021 Groundbreaker Awards will pick winners for 8 different categories: Excellence in Sustainability – the company or project the most efficiently uses environmentally responsible processes throughout the project. Excellence in Innovation – the co ..read more
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