The Constructor

JULY 24, 2023

When it comes to building construction, the foundation is extremely important. Footings are an integral part of building construction and provide structural support for the foundation of a building. Therefore, the types of footings used in building construction can significantly impact a structure’s stability. Footings are generally made of concrete or masonry, and they come […] The post Top 5 Types Of Footings Used In Building Construction appeared first on The Constructor.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 24, 2023

The ONLY cost estimating solutions with C URRENT, LOCAL MARKET, LINE ITEM construction cost data! $1500/Year. Estimate FASTER and with CONFIDENCE! [contact-form] The post Take CONTROL of your CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATING appeared first on 4BT.

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Construction Dive

JULY 24, 2023

Choppy conditions will persist due to high interest rates and tightening lending standards, said Richard Branch, chief economist for Dodge Construction Network.

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Wolgast Corporation

JULY 24, 2023

If you’re looking to purchase a property or building for your business, most financial institutions require you to have a property survey to qualify for their loans. Some owners who use a cash transaction don’t always get a property survey, but if they did, they could prevent many issues by knowing all the details and history about their property. When buying a property, having a survey helps you identify potential issues for using the property the way you intend, either by building or expanding

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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

JULY 24, 2023

With a commitment to long-lasting community relationships, CPPI is on a mission to build better and sustainably.

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Construction Dive

JULY 24, 2023

Despite construction’s relative success in an uncertain economy, firms that rely on contractors for business show signs of pain.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 24, 2023

Second staircases will need to be installed on all new buildings taller than 18 metres. The new rules were confirmed by Housing Secretary Michael Gove on Monday. Consultations last year had an initial threshold of 30m for second staircases in new schemes which has already been adopted in London and subsequently led to the shelving of a series of planned new residential schemes.

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ENR Construction

JULY 24, 2023

Johnson Bros. Corp. says Charlotte caused delays and provided inadequate plans, while the city counters that it's owed millions from the Texas-based contractor it says failed to complete punch list items and performed "poor work.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 24, 2023

Essex County Council’s cabinet has given the green light to tender for a contractor to build a new link road between Colchester and Tendring. The A120-A133 Link Road will see the creation of a new dual carriageway between the A120 and A133 to the east of Colchester and unlock land for 7,500 homes to be developed. As part of the scheme, there is to be a new 3 grade-separated ‘dumbbell’ type junction on the A120, with new accesses to existing facilities alongside the current road.

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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 Superintendent Magazine

JULY 24, 2023

The construction sector added 23,000 jobs in June while the sector’s unemployment rate fell to the lowest rate ever for the month and pay levels in the industry continued to rise, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released. Association officials said there appears to be plenty of demand for construction services and that employers likely would have added even more jobs if they could find more workers to hire.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 24, 2023

A contractor has been fined £12,000 after a Shropshire bricklayer fell through a stairwell opening and fractured his skull. Scott Ife, 30, from Bridgnorth, was working for 2 Counties Construction (Midlands) Ltd when the incident took place on 8 June 2020. The company had been hired as the principal contractor overseeing the refurbishment of agricultural barns into houses on Humber Lane in Telford.

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Fieldwire

JULY 24, 2023

The construction industry is undergoing a big change, with the adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) at its core. BIM brings many benefits to the table, including improved collaboration, streamlined processes, and enhanced project outcomes. However, embracing BIM is just one aspect of maximizing construction efficiency. Let’s explore some of the challenges faced by construction professionals, the importance of staying focused on the fundamentals of design and construction, and how the

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 24, 2023

Octavius Infrastructure Ltd has bought the assets and most of the contracts of R&W Civil Engineering. The Enquirer revealed last week that R&W was in talks with a potential buyer and had filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator. Octavius has now finalised a deal for the firm after it went into administration. Private equity owned Octavius was formerly known as Osborne Infrastructure.

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JULY 24, 2023

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 24, 2023

Salford planners have given the green light for a 26-storey flats schemebeing developed by Salboy and its construction arm Domis. The £50m-plus building project, previously known as Trinity 2 and now renamed Obsidian, will deliver 250 flats and around 1,000 sq ft of ground floor commercial space at the Trinity Way and Willam Street site. Designed by architect Studio Power the scheme also includes a resident’s gym, cinema room, private meeting space, and a co-working area.

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CivilJungle

JULY 24, 2023

Looking to start up your backyard with a good yard? Want a well-built base for your next outhouse? View having a material slab as your foundation. Material slabs are low-price, durable, and simple to fix as well as useful.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 24, 2023

Sir Robert McAlpine continues to battle to restore margins to industry averages after a year of supply chain, labour availability and inflationary pressures eroded profitability. The firm revealed that longer term projects due to finish this year had seen costs jump by £33m more than expected. In latest published results for 2022, the group delivered a 0.9% operating margin down on the prior recovery year at 1%.

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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

JULY 24, 2023

Mountain States contractors experience continued project demand amid ongoing labor challenges as qualified talent remains scarce.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 24, 2023

The government has launched another attempt to unblock the planning system in a bid to meet its manifesto commitment to build 1 million homes over this Parliament. Housing and Levelling Up Secretary, Michael Gove is vowing to build more homes “in the right places where there is local consent” but won’t “concrete over the countryside.” Gove is setting up a new “super-squad” team of leading planners and other experts charged with working across the planning system to

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Safti First

JULY 24, 2023

SAFT FIRST ® Now Offering Laminated Safety Glass with SGCC Certifications SAFTI FIRST now offers laminated safety glass with SGCC Certifications. PVB, EVA and SGP Interlayers available for use in architectural, decorative and security glass applications. In a previous blog, I shared that we have expanded our glass fabrication capabilities with the addition of a fully automated, state-of-the-art Pujol 100+ laminating line.

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ENR Construction

JULY 24, 2023

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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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Job Order Contracting

JULY 24, 2023

Zero credible cost visibility and inability to enable cost management… another instance of Government attempt to compete with the private sector and lack of capable and continuous accountable leadership. DoD hasn’t achieved a clean audit since independent audits were initiated in 2017. DoD FSRM, Builder SMS, Continued Examples of Lack of Governance, Accountability, and Leadership We determined that the risk assessment and control environment components of federal internal control w

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 24, 2023

Specialist construction group Morrisroe has dropped the Cantillon name from its demolition business. The firm said the rebrand to Morrisroe Demolition would help to highlight its demolition to superstructure direct delivery capabilities within a united group. Cantillon hit the headlines most recently as one of ten demolition contractors together fined £60m for bid rigging.

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 24, 2023

Most construction categories lower in the month; single family starts are a bright spot.

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