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JANUARY 30, 2024

How to Equip Your Fleet for Rugged Terrain ccapoccia Tue, 01/30/2024 - 13:41 Rubber track conversions are gaining popularity as an easy-to-install solution for commercial construction and other types of businesses that frequently need to travel over rugged and unpredictable terrain. Built initially for lighter-duty trucks, advancements in rubber track conversion systems are now a smart option for contractors and construction companies that are driven to complete projects on time.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 30, 2024

The preference for locally researched construction cost data over RSMeans national average cost data depends on the specific context and project requirements. Both options have their advantages and limitations. Advantages of Locally Researched Construction Cost Data: Accuracy for Specific Region: Locally researched data is likely to be more accurate for a specific region or locality, as it takes into account the unique factors that influence construction costs in that area.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 30, 2024

Soil improvement in its broadest sense is the alteration of any property of a soil to improve its engineering performance. This may be either a temporary process to permit the construction of a facility or may be a permanent measure to improve the performance of the completed facility. The result of an application of a technique may be increased strength, reduced compressibility, reduced permeability, or improved ground water condition.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 30, 2024

While construction cost factors are used for estimating project costs, there are several challenges and potential problems associated with their use. Here are some common issues: Regional Variations: Construction cost factors rely on regional averages. Local variations in labor costs, material prices, equipment availability, and regulatory requirements can greatly affect the estimate.

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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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Construction Dive

JANUARY 30, 2024

The Baltimore-based general contractor received the go-ahead from the local community development department to start construction on the facility.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 30, 2024

The Eppley Airfield’s terminal in Omaha will almost double in square footage, and will feature more gates, streamlined security and a unified concourse.

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BD+C

JANUARY 30, 2024

The practical magic of the design process 0 qpurcell Tue, 01/30/2024 - 14:02 Designers Designers bridge very different worlds, and there can be an air of mystery about the process and the various roles within it. We invited some of the BWBR team to clear things up. Katie Nordenson Designers Designers bridge very different worlds—creative, technical, and consultative—and there can be an air of mystery about the design process and the various roles within it.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 30, 2024

Contracts are evolving in an era of persisting supply chain problems, inflation and cyber risks, construction attorneys say.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2024

Industry job openings decreased by 21,000 last month and are down by 39,000 from the same time last year.

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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

JANUARY 30, 2024

Just 3.7% of prime contracts went to minority-owned businesses, while women won less than 10% of professional services dollars meted out by the state.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 30, 2024

US Army Corps of Engineers will award contract this year to deepen Alaska port to 40 ft

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 30, 2024

Developers are bringing projects to Galveston and Denison, Texas, amid the brand’s continued growth in the state.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 30, 2024

Electrical contractors face a lot of challenges. They have to manage several projects simultaneously, sharing the right information with the right technician and making sure everything is running on time. Electrical work often requires close coordination with other construction trades, so effective communication and collaboration with plumbing and HVAC contractors on the project are key, as well as with the general contractor.

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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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Learn Civil Engineering

JANUARY 30, 2024

Retail store upgrades can be expensive, leading many small business owners to put off refreshing their retail spaces. But you don’t need a huge budget to give your store a new look that appeals to customers.

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BD+C

JANUARY 30, 2024

The Fastest Lead Times in the Industry! 1 kcichowicz Tue, 01/30/2024 - 10:55 SAFTI FIRST ® offers the fastest lead times around with 6-8 weeks for our standard fire rated windows, walls and full-vision doors. Proudly USA-Made.

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Learn Civil Engineering

JANUARY 30, 2024

Have you thought about installing a solar energy system at your home? Whether you need solar panels San Antonio or in another location, you should discuss the installation process with your installer before designing and purchasing your system.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 30, 2024

The average utilization of tribal contractors and Native workforce by Flintco since 2008 is more than 50%.

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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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ENR Construction

JANUARY 30, 2024

Officials with the USACE plan to award the contract to deepen the Port of Nome to 40 feet by the end of the year.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 30, 2024

The tentative plan is scaled to be adaptable for future sea level rise.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 30, 2024

The tentative plan is scaled to be adaptable for future sea level rise.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 30, 2024

Project took years to clear hurdles to takeoff.

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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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