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How BIM Powers Connected Preconstruction

Alex Headley — Wed, 12 May 2021 17:00:00 +0000

How BIM Powers Connected Preconstruction Alex Headley Wed, 05/12/2021 - 12:00

Most of us have probably heard the phrase “preconstruction is where you make your money” at some point in our career. An effective preconstruction process has typically been something of a secret weapon in the past – but as our industry begins to rapidly digitize, an increasing number of companies are more effectively connecting their preconstruction teams through technology.

Decoding the Use of Collaborative VR in Construction

Elizabeth Manning — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 10:00:17 +0000

Decoding the Use of Collaborative VR in Construction Elizabeth Manning Thu, 10/08/2020 - 05:00

In case you missed it, Construction Business Owner recently moderated a live webinar for the construction industry in collaboration with Resolve by InsiteVR and Autodesk—Collaborative VR: Today's Efficiency, Tomorrow's Resiliency. The webinar showcased how firms like Stantec and GLY Construction are using the combination of virtual reality (VR) and building information modeling (BIM) to collaborate more efficiently and productively with project owners, such as Microsoft.

Op-Ed: The PRO Act Eliminates Freedom & Privacy in the Workplace

Elizabeth Manning — Fri, 22 May 2020 19:47:11 +0000

Op-Ed: The PRO Act Eliminates Freedom & Privacy in the Workplace Elizabeth Manning Fri, 05/22/2020 - 14:47

On Feb. 6, 2020, the United States House of Representatives, by a vote of 224 to 194, passed the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, H.R. 2474, which aims to boost the number of dues-paying union members at the expense of small and local businesses, workers, entrepreneurs and main street. Full of radical policy changes, this legislation would strip workers of their freedom, privacy and choice—three sacred American values and critical components of a thriving 21st century economy.

Why You Need a Suicide Prevention Program in Your Company

Elizabeth Manning — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 23:15:08 +0000

Why You Need a Suicide Prevention Program in Your Company Elizabeth Manning Mon, 06/17/2019 - 18:15

Editor’s Note: This commentary was originally published in theHuddle, CBO’s weekly newsletter covering news from around the construction industry. Scroll down for an online-exclusive Q&A with CBO and Greg Sizemore on his top advice for starting a suicide prevention program in your company.

6 Articles You Need to Read on Women in Construction

Elizabeth Manning — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 17:10:43 +0000

6 Articles You Need to Read on Women in Construction Elizabeth Manning Thu, 03/07/2019 - 11:10

This week (and every week, for that matter), raise your hard hats to the women who go to work on jobsites or in the back offices of construction companies each day.

CBO on the Road: The Work Truck Show 2017

Elizabeth Manning — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 15:30:45 +0000

CBO on the Road: The Work Truck Show 2017 Elizabeth Manning Tue, 03/21/2017 - 10:30

As a business owner, your work trucks are the titans of your jobsite. The Work Truck Show, hosted by The Association for the Work Truck Industry (NTEA), is one of the best resources available for learning about new products on the market and changing trends in jobsite trucks. The CBO team recently traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, for the show, held annually at the Indianapolis Convention Center.

CBO on the Road: CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017

Elizabeth Manning — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 17:26:40 +0000

CBO on the Road: CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 Elizabeth Manning Mon, 03/20/2017 - 12:26

The show the entire industry has been waiting for has finally come and gone, and may we say—we are impressed! The CBO team is still recovering from 6 full days of checking out the latest and greatest in construction equipment, technology and education. Exhibitors pulled out all the stops for the 2017 installment of the trade show, which included an all new Tech Experience and over 2.8 million square feet of exhibitor space.

CBO on the Road: World of Concrete 2017

Kathy Wells — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 17:21:50 +0000

CBO on the Road: World of Concrete 2017 Kathy Wells Mon, 01/30/2017 - 11:21

We can hardly believe it, but World of Concrete 2017 has already come and gone. If you weren't able to make it to the show, check in on what the CBO team was up to while in Las Vegas. The show was a week-long event filled with product updates, press conferences and educational sessions.

1. Editor Kathy Wells and Managing Editor Elizabeth Manning talk with the ConTechTrio team via Periscope.

CBO on the Road: Autodesk University

Elizabeth Manning — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 21:28:25 +0000

CBO on the Road: Autodesk University Elizabeth Manning Tue, 11/29/2016 - 15:28

Construction Business Owner Managing Editor Elizabeth Manning traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada, to attend Autodesk University, Autodesk's annual customer event. The 3-day event covered a variety of different tech solutions for the construction industry, including some of Autodesk's own innovations.