Construction Business Owner

JULY 29, 2020

Promote to rotator No. Rotator Image. Status of webinar Featured. How you can adapt to change using open, integrated systems. Thu, 08/27/2020 - 12:00. 2 p.m. EDT. registration. Every construction project stakeholder would agree that the keys to success are transparency into project data, streamlined workflows and good connections. Platform technology can be a key driver and enabler of these efforts—truly moving the industry forward.

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Construction Dive

JULY 29, 2020

An architect who is an author of a new white paper on hotel design in the age of the coronavirus suggests steps construction firms should take to be ready for an influx of hospitality work.

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The Constructor

JULY 29, 2020

Ferrocement is a versatile form of reinforced concrete and has wire meshes uniformly distributed throughout the cross-section and cement mortar. It.

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Construction Dive

JULY 29, 2020

Here's a roundup of products that can aid contractors with data collection, inspection and documentation on a variety of jobsites.

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The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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The Constructor

JULY 29, 2020

What are the Types of members in Prestressed Structures? The post What are the Types of members in Prestressed Structures? appeared first on The.

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The Constructor

JULY 29, 2020

What are the type of Soil Stabilization of Highway Embankment? The post What are the type of Soil Stabilization of Highway Embankment? appeared.

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Construction Dive

JULY 29, 2020

FIGG Bridge Engineers, cited in the deadly 2018 collapse of a Florida International University pedestrian walkway, has been replaced by an Arup-CFC joint venture on the Corpus Christi project.

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Business Facilities

JULY 29, 2020

Texas has the Best Business Climate, Virginia is tops in Cybersecurity Leaders, Louisiana leads in Workforce Development/Talent Attraction in Business Facilities' 16th Annual Rankings Report. - Read: Texas Tops In Business Climate, Virginia Wears Cyber Crown at BusinessFacilities.com.

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The Constructor

JULY 29, 2020

What is the maximum permissible deflection of a timber beam supporting a roof? The post What is the maximum permissible deflection of a timber beam.

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As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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Construction Dive

JULY 29, 2020

The company says its online platform will streamline the hiring process for positions in the field and the office.

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The Constructor

JULY 29, 2020

What are the Types of Mineral Admixtures in Cement? The post What are the Types of Mineral Admixtures in Cement? appeared first on The Constructor.

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BD+C

JULY 29, 2020

The City of Angels continues to be the City of Hotels. Los Angeles is expected to add 14 hotels with nearly 3,100 rooms in the second half of 2020, and a total of 50 hotels with 10,436 rooms in the next four years, according to the TopHotelProjects construction database. Of those 50 hotels, 33 will be in the four-star category, and 17 will be in the five-star designation.

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The Constructor

JULY 29, 2020

What is the significance of Fineness of Cement? The post What is the significance of Fineness of Cement? appeared first on The Constructor.

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Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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CivilJungle

JULY 29, 2020

Civil Engineering Tools and Equipment. Construction tools list for building construction works such as concrete, brick masonry, leveling, woodworks, floor works, slab works, bricklaying, plastering, etc. is provided. Every construction tool is necessary to achieve good results in the whole project. List of Construction Tools and Pieces of Equipment.

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BD+C

JULY 29, 2020

The P.R. Mallory Building in Indianapolis was once where the Duracell battery was invented and patented. Vacant for decades, the 100-year-old building has been jolted back to life through an adaptive reuse project that converted the facility into new homes for the STEM-focused public charter school Purdue Polytechnic High School and Paramount Englewood Middle School.

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Pro Builder

JULY 29, 2020

Homeownership Rates Hit Highest Level Since 2008. cbroderick. Wed, 07/29/2020 - 08:59. Homeownership rates are now 67.9%—the highest rate since 2008 and the largest year-over-year increase ever. Last year, homeownership was at 64.1%, according to Redfin, which gathered data from the Census. With social distancing measures in place, this year’s Census did without in-person interviews and that may point to distorted data.

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The Constructor

JULY 29, 2020

What are Mac-Arthur Piles? The post What are Mac-Arthur Piles? appeared first on The Constructor.

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Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.

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Pro Builder

JULY 29, 2020

In Home Sales, There’s No Such Thing As Luck. ibush. Wed, 07/29/2020 - 21:50. Sales success doesn’t come easy, but it also isn't happenstance. especially during tough market conditions. Bob Schultz, Contributing Editor. It’s been said that luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. . In April, I presented the story of Ryan Cantrell , founder of Trendsetter Homes , in Springfield, Mo., who, in less than six months, transformed his business to become a significant force in his market

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Construction Junkie

JULY 29, 2020

screenshot of BIM 360, via Autodesk. After Autodesk’s acquisition of PlanGrid and BuildingConnected , the company has definitely not stifled either of their continuous improvement efforts. The two acquired companies, as well as Autodesk’s own BIM 360 continue to be updated on a regular basis throughout the year. In a recent blog post , Autodesk announced 15 product updates for PlanGrid, BIM 360, and BuildingConnected.

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Pro Builder

JULY 29, 2020

Singles Choose to Buy Over Rent Most in These Cities. cbroderick. Wed, 07/29/2020 - 09:23. SmartAsset found that for every 10 households in the U.S., two of them are a one-person household. By analyzing the 2018 Census Bureau data, SmartAsset ranked the top 25 cities where singles choose homebuying over renting. This was done by analyzing the single homeownership rate in 2014 and 2018 in the top 100 metros.

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The Constructor

JULY 29, 2020

What is Stucco Plaster? The post What is Stucco Plaster? appeared first on The Constructor.

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Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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BD+C

JULY 29, 2020

Since completing construction, the 58-story Millennium Tower has become San Francisco’s most infamous building. .

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ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2020

Production begins on mobile units that deactivate coronavirus, and air-handling-system retrofits will be available soon.

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BD+C

JULY 29, 2020

The design and construction outlook for Multifamily Housing is again moving in the right direction, according to the PSMJ Resources’ Quarterly Market Forecast (QMF). . After a first quarter that saw the multifamily market suffer its lowest level of proposal activity in nearly a decade, PSMJ’s quarterly survey of architecture, engineering, and construction firm executives reported a +7% net plus/minus index (NPMI), up from the -2% recorded in the first three months of the year.

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ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2020

With a focus on productivity and encouragement of social distancing on construction sites, tool manufacturer Hilti has announced a raft of new products, including the EXO-O1, a wearable mechanical exoskeleton.

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Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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BD+C

JULY 29, 2020

1. CallisonRTKL to design one of the world’s first net-zero airports (BD+C) . "Guadalajara Airport Terminal 2 will be a 30 gate, 1.2 million-sf terminal that places the passenger experience at the center of the design. It will also be one of the first net-zero airports in the world.".

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ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2020

A panel of 11 judges from all areas of the industry selected winners and merit awards from the 138 total entries in the Mountain States region this year.

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Industrial 74

BD+C

JULY 29, 2020

Several jurisdictions are stepping up enforcement of COVID-19 rules on construction sites. Construction companies that don’t follow guidelines for social distancing, hand-washing, and other coronavirus-related precautions face court action, fines, and possible shutdowns. Many cities and counties have given 30-day grace periods, but some building departments say they will now crack down on scofflaws.

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