SIPMM Professional Publications

JANUARY 13, 2019

As competition intensifies in the construction market, procurement department plays a critical role in the construction industry, as it has to manage the project execution and closure in time. The post Six Procurement Best Practices for the Construction Industry appeared first on SIPMM ACADEMY.

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Trux

OCTOBER 7, 2021

When did you start your career in construction? The construction industry is filled with veterans and novices alike and the pathways to get involved in construction are changing rapidly. One of the emerging fields attracting the next generation of professionals working in the industry is construction technology.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

For everyone, materials or equipment need to arrive on time and with no damage, and this lies especially true for those coordinating construction projects. Construction sites require heavy-duty and valuable equipment and materials that must be delivered on schedule. Obviously, this is a big problem in the industry. EXTRA COSTS.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 9, 2023

A backlog of orders and higher demand from new factories are boosting manufacturing companies and driving demand for materials like steel and the trucks needed to transport big industrial shipments.

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Logistics Management

APRIL 24, 2020

In a new research report, entitled “Industrial Development Slows Due to COVID-19-Related Delays,” CBRE found that 80%—or 16 out of 20—of the top U.S. markets for under-construction space, which represent 70% of total under-construction national inventory, have workers active and on site for essential projects.

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SIPMM Professional Publications

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

It presents a particularly high profile and negative impact on the construction industry. It can cost a construction business millions of dollars and damage its reputation. Procurement fraud relates to purchasing goods, services or commissioning construction projects from third parties.

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SIPMM Professional Publications

APRIL 24, 2020

The procurement function in the construction industry has resisted change for many decades. The post Methodologies for Construction Procurement appeared first on SIPMM | Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management. We explore current methods that are in practice and also the new wave […].

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 29, 2021

All industries are currently facing challenges with their logistics and the supply chain. However, industries facing high flatbed demand, like construction and manufacturing, are seeing more difficulty than others. Flatbed capacity seems even more challenging because of the continued demand in construction and manufacturing.

Manufacturing Procurement 118

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Trux

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In today's fast-paced construction logistics industry, dump truck dispatchers play a critical role in ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction. The article also emphasizes the significance of open communication and the benefits of data analytics in achieving success in the industry.

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Trux

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In today's fast-paced construction logistics industry, dump truck dispatchers play a critical role in ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction. The article also emphasizes the significance of open communication and the benefits of data analytics in achieving success in the industry.

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Linxup

JULY 10, 2023

In the construction industry, equipment serves as the backbone of project success. However, construction companies often face the challenge of balancing cost-saving measures with the need for efficient operations and asset management.

Construction 52

Construction Efficiency Industry Operations 52

Trux

DECEMBER 13, 2021

As podcasts continue to gain steam, they’ve even become a source of industry news and trends. Because podcast popularity is on the rise, new podcasts (including construction podcasts) are popping up all the time.

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Construction Sourcing Trends Industry 98

Trux

APRIL 22, 2024

This industry changing software is redefining the landscape for material producers and contractors making their lives easier through technology.

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Trux

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Many of the advantages for the construction industry are obvious. There’s a load of benefits to eTicketing. Streamlined compliance with state DOT guidelines is effortless. Errors and fraud are greatly reduced. Double entries are a thing of the past. Accurate data for analysis is right at your fingertips.

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RasTrac

MAY 16, 2022

Construction fleet vehicles are a massive investment for any building or construction business and play an instrumental role in the success of an organization’s operations. As a fleet manager in this industry, looking for ways to cut costs without sacrificing efficiency or driver safety is always a top priority.

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Quality Scales Unlimited

MARCH 29, 2021

Weighting scales for Construction Projects. The construction industry has one of the most dynamic operational environments. Therefore, the use of industry-appropriate systems and tools are especially important, as they directly affect the output and profitability of the organization. Onboard Truck Scales.

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SIPMM Professional Publications

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In the construction industry, ‘supplier’ is a very general term which refers to organisations contracted as part of the delivery of a built asset. The post Essential Criteria to Evaluate Construction Supplier appeared first on SIPMM INSTITUTE.

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Construction Industry Procurement 97

MTS Logistics

MARCH 15, 2024

The post Georgia’s Port of Brunswick to See Big Upgrade After Government Funds New Construction appeared first on More Than Shipping. Already, the Port of Brunswick has seen a large expansion in warehouse space and upgrades for roll-on/roll-of (RoRo) storage.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 30, 2019

Those are two questions heard daily in every industry. But it’s especially true in the construction materials industry where time is indeed money. The post Working More Efficiently with Third-Party Haulers in the Construction Materials Industry appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2019

Matt Brinker, Product Manager at Command Alkon, discusses how companies in the construction materials industry can work more efficiently with third-party haulers. Matt Brinker, Product Manager at Command Alkon, discusses how companies in the construction materials industry can work more efficiently with third-party haulers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2022

DP World has announced that the construction of its multi-million Euro terminal in Aiud, Romania, is over 50% complete. When complete in 2023, the state-of-the-art 82,000 sq m Aiud intermodal terminal will link an area that contributes 50% of Romania’s industrial GDP directly with rail connections across Europe and all the way to China.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

On Talking Logistics, we’ve talked about how the construction industry has historically been a laggard when it comes to digital transformation. But the tide is starting to turn as e-Construction initiatives gain traction in the industry. What exactly is e-Construction? What factors are driving it? Those are some.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2020

Suzie Holycross, Business Development Manager – DOT at Command Alkon, discusses e-Contruction and the evolution of the construction industry toward a paperless environment. Podcast version (click to play):

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Construction Video Industry Logistics 78

SIPMM Professional Publications

JULY 17, 2019

Construction is a sector where trust is much-needed. An industry that is undergoing an important transformation with the introduction of digital technologies. On the construction site blockchain can improve the reliability and trustworthiness of construction logbooks, […].

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SIPMM Professional Publications

APRIL 14, 2019

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is identified by many countries including Singapore as a key technology to improve productivity and increase the level of integration across various disciplines in the entire construction value chain. The post Digital Technology for Construction Value Chain appeared first on SIPMM INSTITUTE.

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Construction Modeling Software Digital Modeling 98

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

The construction industry is growing thanks to a strong economy, forecasted to reach $1.2 trillion in the US by 2020, according to Tradesmen International, and the global construction output is forecast to rise to $12.7 Read more Forecast for 2025 Construction Technology. trillion in 2022, up from $10.6

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

While a secure supply chain is important across projects and industries, it’s essential in the construction field.

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Construction Security Supply Chains Industry 81

Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 21, 2021

Garbe Industrial Real Estate has started construction of a state-of-the-art logistics property in Harsum (Hildesheim district in Lower Saxony). The property is being built on a 30,500 sq m plot in the Nordfeld industrial estate in Harsum. The new building will be constructed without fixed rental commitments.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Many of today’s manufacturing trends are in line with the industry’s goals to improve processes, create more efficiency, and meet consumer demand. The manufacturing industry has seen challenges, from changes in the way people work to the rapid growth in demand, with many of these challenges accelerated by the recent covid-19 pandemic.

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Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Trends Supply Chain Planning Software 92

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2019

If you stop to think about it, the construction industry supply chain is all around us — it’s the roads we drive on, our houses and commercial buildings, and all sorts of other infrastructure. What Makes the Construction Materials Supply Chain Unique? Digital Transformation in Construction Materials. Why is that?

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Logistics Management

AUGUST 4, 2021

JLL observed that the combination of leasing and construction activity in the quarter helped drive industrial real estate momentum, with market availability extremely tight, due to all-time low vacancies and new market-high rents.

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Industry Construction Availability 129

Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 5, 2023

F.lli Zangrillo Materiali da Costruzione, one of the largest wholesale distribution companies in the Italian hardware and building materials industry, has recently commissioned a Dematic automation solution managed by Dematic software and designed specifically for two warehouse sites.

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Kuebix

MARCH 4, 2020

Artificial intelligence, robots and self-driving cars are establishing themselves within the transportation industry thanks to improved operational efficiencies and long-term benefits. The post Construction of Toyota’s ‘Smart City’ is Set to Begin in 2021 appeared first on Kuebix.

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Trucker Dump

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Podcast Show Notes TD178: Driver Shortage Remains, Railroad Strike Update, Major I-40 TN/NC Road Construction, Free Lunches, & More In this week’s show, host Todd McCann’s voice is occupied training a new guy at work. So this week, long-time listener Steven Gorman volunteered to fill in.

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Construction Training Trucking Industry 82

Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2022

Privately-owned construction consultancy Lysander has announced a major expansion across five European markets as it seeks to satisfy continued demand across the industrial, logistics and commercial sectors. The post Construction consultancy expands across Europe appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Steve Cox, VP of Business Development at Command Alkon , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: How is the construction materials supply chain the same as other supply chains, and more importantly, how is it different? And what actions should they take to keep making progress? How can […]

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 14, 2022

Here in the mid-Atlantic region, new construction of homes and industrial facilities is a very common sight. And if you’re looking for a warehouse for construction materials, working with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider may be a better option for your business than handling warehousing on your own. Rail transloading.

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