Mon.Aug 07, 2023

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The Contractor's Guide to Building Financial Success

Construction Business Owner

The Contractor's Guide to Building Financial Success Demystifying construction accounting for contractors mhodges Mon, 08/07/2023 - 12:50 A practical guide to mastering the fundamentals of construction accounting. From identifying hidden costs to cash flow strategies to setting financial goals, learn how to build a better financial future for your business with Knowify's guide.

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Construction’s manufacturing boom: Mapping the biggest facilities underway in the US

Construction Dive

Construction Dive tracks the top projects focused on products such as semiconductors, EV batteries, food, cars and consumer goods since the CHIPS Act was signed last August.

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QA and QC in Construction

Fieldwire

“Quality Assurance” and “Quality Control” are often times mistakenly used as interchangeable terms when discussing the broad issue of quality in construction; however, these two terms actually describe very different activities. Although both work towards the delivery of a final product that meets the project’s specifications and customer’s expectations, they arrive at the outcome in two very different ways.

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Clark tops out first of 3 towers at Washington, DC, apartment project

Construction Dive

The Bethesda, Maryland-based contractor has finished concrete work on the $643 million first phase of The Stacks in the city’s Buzzard Point neighborhood.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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Putting 9 senior living market trends into perspective

BD+C

Putting 9 senior living market trends into perspective 0 rcassidy Mon, 08/07/2023 - 20:26 Senior Living Design Brad Perkins, FAIA, a veteran of more than four decades in the planning and design of senior living communities, looks at where the market is heading in the immediate future. Brad Perkins, FAIA A veteran of more than four decades in the planning and design of senior living communities looks at where the market is heading in the immediate future.

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Preferred bidders unveiled for £10bn electricity network deal

Construction Enquirer

Electricity network giant SSEN Transmission has confirmed ten preferred bidders for a £10bn onshore infrastructure upgrade. Following a competitive procurement process, Balfour Beatty, Siemens Energy BAM, J. Murphy & Sons, Wood Power Solutions, Omexom Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, Burns & McDonnell, Morrison Energy Services, Linxon, IQA and NKT have all been selected.

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Infrastructure holds top spot among US mayors’ priorities: NLC report

Construction Dive

Residents put public safety at the top of their concerns, says a co-author of the 2023 State of the Cities report.

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Bellway to cut jobs and close divisions in restructure

Construction Enquirer

Bellway is consulting on a round of redundancies and the closure of two divisions as the house building slump continues to bite. Sky News reported that up to 90 jobs could go among the 3,000 strong workforce with the London Partnerships and South Midlands divisions set to close. A Bellway company statement to Sky News said: “In response to current market conditions which have caused a slowdown in the sales market and a reduced output for house building, we have today announced proposals to

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Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 131: Starting Architecture School, Part 1

BD+C

Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 131: Starting Architecture School, Part 1 Life of an Architect Podcast dbarista Mon, 08/07/2023 - 11:58 So you are thinking about starting architecture school or looking to study architecture. What are your options for schools? Are you just weeks away from starting your first semester of college architecture school? What’s it going to be like?

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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400 homes plan for Perry Barr dog racing track

Construction Enquirer

West Midlands developer Corbally Group plans to redevelop the Perry Barr greyhound racing stadium in Birmingham with more than 400 homes. The lease is due to expire in 2026, and the racing track operator plans to move to new premises at Monmore Green in Wolverhampton. A spokesman for Corbally Group, said: “The current site offers little in terms of wider community value and we’ve worked closely with the racetrack operator to support its move to new premises within the region.

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Concrete Garage Floor Cost Calculator

CivilJungle

What Is a Concrete Garage Floor Cost Calculator? A Concrete Garage Floor Cost Calculator is a tool used to estimate the total cost of materials and labor required to pour a concrete floor for a garage.

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Equans wins £72m West London estate recladding job

Construction Enquirer

Housing association Notting Hill Genesis has enlisted Equans to deliver a £72m building safety upgrade to bring the Paragon Estate in West London back into use. Nearly three years ago, over 1,000 residents at the six-block housing and student accommodation complex in Brentford were forced to evacuate the estate due to fire safety concerns over cladding.

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Innovative Techniques for Seamless Stipple and Popcorn Ceiling Repairs in Home Renovations

Civiconcepts

Ceiling repairs, especially on stipple and popcorn textures, present unique challenges in home renovations. Stipple and popcorn textures require a high level of expertise and experience in handling.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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Acquisitive RSK looks to raise £500m through stake sale

Construction Enquirer

Acquisition-hungry RSK Group aims to nearly quadruple its turnover to more than £5bn over the next seven years. The ambitious growth target would see its corporate family of engineering and environmental services businesses double from 200 and 400. To fund this next stage of growth, Cheshire-based RSK is looking to raise at least £500m from sales of shares in the business.

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Cinder Block Calculator

CivilJungle

What Is a Cinder Block Calculator? A Cinder Block Calculator is a tool used in construction to estimate the number of cinder blocks needed for building a wall of a given height and width.

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Developer Citu submits plan for £300m Sheffield scheme

Construction Enquirer

Plans for a city village in Sheffield are set to forge ahead after regeneration specialist Citu submitted plans with the city council. The 23-acre urban regeneration scheme known as Attercliffe Waterside scheme will transform brownfield land either side of the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal. It will become one of the largest zero carbon communities in the UK, featuring more than 1,000 homes alongside creative workspaces, an arts venue and shops.

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Concrete Yard Calculator

CivilJungle

What Is a Concrete Yard Calculator? A Concrete Yard Calculator is a tool used to estimate the volume of concrete needed for a specific project in terms of cubic yards.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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McAleer & Rushe starts final £138m phase at Southbank Place

Construction Enquirer

McAleer & Rushe has started work on the £138m Southbank Place Building 5 development – the final phase of the Southbank Place development and Shell Tower Masterplan on London’s South Bank. The 13-storey building, above two basement levels, at Belvedere Road will provide 92 apartments alongside 18,600 sq ft of retail space at the site just 100 metres from the London Eye.

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Concrete Floor Cost Calculator

CivilJungle

What Is a Concrete Floor Cost Calculator? A Concrete Floor Cost Calculator is a tool used to estimate the cost of installing a concrete floor in a specified area.

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Top Tips for Choosing the Perfect Fountain Décor

Civiconcepts

It doesn’t matter whether you want to beautify indoors or outdoors, the truth is, one of the best ways to accomplish that is by purchasing a wonderful fountain.

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US Supreme Court Asked to Intervene on EPA Pebble Mine Decision

ENR Construction

State of Alaska argues that agency overstepped its authority in blocking construction of giant copper and gold mine.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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How Free Kitchen Design Advice

CivilJungle

Free kitchen design is the service that is offered by some businesses which will give the required customer his or her required kitchen plan.

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Former Colorado Contractor Pleads Guilty in Employee's Trench Collapse Death

ENR Construction

OSHA found workers were exposed to another potential collapse in the same trench a month after the fatal incident.

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Delete Toposolid Points

Revit OpEd

Seems like a simple thing but only the Delete key on the keyboard will delete a point in the toposolid, at least while using Revit 2024.1.

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Tulsa Ice Arena Rises From Vacant Department Store

ENR Construction

How does one turn a former department store into an ice rink in OKC?

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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Cost Calculator for Concrete Slab

CivilJungle

What Is a Cost Calculator for a Concrete Slab?

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4BT OpenCost(TM) Local Market Granular Cost Data an RSmeans Alternative?

Job Order Contracting

We source and maintain current, LOCAL MARKET GRANULAR COST DATA that is superior to the traditional use of “national average cost data” and location factoring. Significantly improve cost visibility and cost management for ALL your facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects. #1 Over 85,000 line items available. Granular line items for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds organized by expanded CSI MasterFormat.

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Concrete Slab Thickness Calculator

CivilJungle

What Is a Concrete Slab Thickness Calculator?