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Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Explore the lean theory of production and learn how it's being adopted in the construction industry.
While manufacturing has realized substantial gains in productivity, the construction industry hasn't seen notable improvements in productivity over the past few decades. Lean productivity-a tried and tested continual improvement process leveraged in manufacturing-contains elements that lend themselves to being ported over to the construction process....
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Discover how to work with concrete in modern construction. Explore the history and usage of concrete, the principles of concrete reinforcing, and how pre-stressed concrete works.
Whether you're new to the construction industry or a seasoned veteran looking to expand your skillset, learning more about concrete-a material that's found in virtually every construction project-will increase your value as a construction professional. In this course, join...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Learn what it means to be a construction manager. Gain meaningful insights into the modern construction industry and how to thrive in a management role.
Shifts in the modern construction industry have both increased the demand for trained and qualified construction managers and expanded the role itself. With a greater emphasis on integrated methods of project delivery, there's a real need for construction professionals who not only know their way...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Discover the steps needed to develop a proper construction plan and learn how to transform that plan into a schedule.
Schedules are management tools that allow leaders to make informed decisions about activities on a construction site. Although the terms planning and scheduling are often used interchangeably, there is a difference, and a proper plan is essential for an accurate schedule. Planning activities involve the logic of how a project will...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Explore the most popular tools and workflows for creating, editing, and managing digital drawings in the field.
The digital revolution has transformed how the construction industry handles drawings. Gone are piles of paper printouts; now professionals are pairing mobile devices with digital drawings. In this course, you can learn about some of the many ways digital drawings are taking over the construction industry and the most popular tools for...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Learn about the second-leading cause of injuries in the workplace (slips, trips, and falls) and how to prepare for them and work safely.
No workplace is immune from accidents. From worksites full of hazards like construction sites or warehouses, to seemingly benign places like your average office, accidents just happen. And while you may not spend your days worrying about slips, trips, or short falls, these are some of the most frequent injuries...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Learn the mathematics you need to succeed in a skilled trade, from taking measurements to calculating volume and weight.
You may not have liked it in school, but math is essential for construction. In this course, you can learn the mathematics you need to succeed in a skilled trade-estimation, project management, or working in the field. Discover how to take measurements of objects, calculate volume and area, apply ratios, and convert units. And...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Get the most out of Bluebeam's advanced organization, markup, and navigation features, so you can easily manage and share documents within construction teams.
Construction drawings can come in many shapes, sizes, and formats, but the industry is moving toward a paperless environment. To keep up, you need to take your entire document management process digital. Bluebeam Revu is a great choice, offering a central location to create, edit, and store...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Discover how to use PlanGrid, the popular construction productivity software, to efficiently manage the construction submittals workflow.
PlanGrid software has emerged as an industry leader when it comes to working with digital construction drawings in the field. In this course, learn how to leverage this popular construction productivity software to efficiently manage the construction submittals workflow. Instructor Jim Rogers shows how to streamline...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Discover the essentials of Bluebeam Revu, the document management program that converts 2D and 3D construction drawings into PDF files on the go.
If you work in the architecture, engineering, and construction management (AEC) industry, then you know how hard it is to make sure your entire team agrees about project specifications. With so many different plans on the jobsite, and so many competing interests at stake, it's easy to get bogged down in...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Learn tips and tricks to help you do more with Bluebeam, the document management program for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC).
Become a Bluebeam pro. Bluebeam is a robust suite of software for working with PDF documents in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries. These tips and tricks can help you use Bluebeam more effectively and become an expert at managing your projects in a paperless environment. Industry...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Learn how safety, quality, and productivity are linked in the world of construction.
Digital workflows in construction open up opportunities for great leaps in productivity-but these are other factors that impact your efficiency. In this course, learn how safety, quality, and productivity are linked in the world of construction. Explore a collection of tips, tricks, and techniques for improving productivity by focusing on reliability and having the...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Learn about modular construction, a collection of practices and techniques for constructing buildings offsite.
Modular construction is a collection of practices and techniques for constructing buildings offsite. These factories can build walls, rooms, or entire multistory buildings using the same materials, codes, and standards as conventionally built construction. In this course, you can learn about the different types of modular construction, understand...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Leave the blueprints behind. Learn how to access, edit, and mark up digital construction drawings anytime, anywhere, with Bluebeam Revu iPad.
Bluebeam Revu for the iPad lets you "access, navigate, and annotate your PDF files from anywhere, anytime." It comes with a library of industry-standard symbols, and markup and measurement tools that let you edit documents right from the field. Plus, with the cloud collaboration features of Bluebeam Studio,...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to return to work safely. Get practical strategies for evaluating your building systems and spaces, making changes, and managing ongoing health and safety issues.
In some areas of the world, the pandemic is starting to get under control and companies are contemplating a return to the workplace. The ability to do so safely is dependent on many factors: the existing physical space, work functions, and local attitudes and expectations. Facility...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Discover the power of digital construction documents with PlanGrid, from initial setup in the office using its web-based interface to use in the field on tablets and smartphones.
As the construction industry begins its transformation from mostly paper-based management processes to digital, PlanGrid has emerged as one of the leaders in the industry when it comes to working with digital construction drawings in the field. This popular construction...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Learn to use Bluebeam Revu 21, an essential tool for the engineering, architecture, and construction industries.
Bluebeam Revu 21 is changing the way we access our blueprints. Load every project you have on your laptop and take it with you, or store your blueprints in the cloud and access them from anywhere using the new login capabilities in Revu 21. With the digital revolution well underway, there is no need to work with large format paper drawings...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Learn about potential blood-borne pathogens that you could be exposed to in the workplace and how to protect yourself from them.
Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The risk of developing the diseases caused by these pathogens occurs when you are exposed to blood that...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Leverage the power of a digital construction workflow in the field. Learn how to use Fieldwire software to change the way you manage your construction drawings and processes.
As the construction industry begins its transformation from mostly paper-based management processes to digital, Fieldwire has helped construction professionals spend more time on the job site and tackle everyday tasks more efficiently. Fieldwire construction management software...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Follow the construction of a nine-story tower to learn how to leverage new technologies that are impacting the construction industry. Explore IM models, laser scanning, and VR.
Technology is fundamentally changing the way that the construction management industry works. In this course, learn about the practical application of some of these new technologies as you follow the construction of a nine-story patient tower at an existing hospital campus...
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