Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 1, 2023

Understanding the Fundamentals of Arc Flash-Resistant Hand Protection How arc flash rated gloves protect hands mhodges Tue, 08/01/2023 - 10:45 An arc flash occurs when there is a sudden release of electrical energy between two conductors, causing an explosion. It is a serious hazard in industries such as electrical utilities, construction, oil & gas, and manufacturing, where workers are working around high voltage switches and grounding gear, panel boards, switchboards, and transformers.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 1, 2023

The “Option X” earthworks package, the second of three stages to mend a highway severed by a landslide in the Alaskan national park, will include a wilderness base for workers.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 1, 2023

At Autodesk, we’ve made it our mission to make the lives of construction professionals easier. One of the most critical ways we do this is by providing solutions that automate the various processes and tasks that happen during a construction project. Case in point: Autodesk Construction Cloud’s request for information (RFI) capabilities. Our software enables stakeholders to manage one of the most common processes on a project by submitting, assigning, and answering RFIs with just a few clicks.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 1, 2023

The multibillion-dollar project aims to reconnect downtown neighborhoods in Syracuse, New York, severed by the viaduct’s construction in the 1950s.

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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 Enquirer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Ibstock is shutting down its Ravenhead factory in Lancashire as demand for its products drops. The move was confirmed in the firm’s interim results for the six months to June 30 2023 which showed turnover down to £223m from £259m last time as pre-tax profit fell to £30m from £51m. Ibstock said the Ravenhead site is a higher-cost wire-cut brick factory producing 40m units a year.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Seven UK schools have been selected to take part in an £18.6m innovative Decarbonisation Pilot, led by the Department for Education. The pilot being delivered by Graham, Kensa Contracting and Dodd Group will see schools benefit from new low carbon heating solutions, as well as improvements to the buildings fabric to make the school more thermally efficient.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 1, 2023

Premium increases are creating a host of issues for apartment executives, who are already struggling with multiple financial challenges.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 1, 2023

The Government has confirmed that the indefinite extension to the use of CE marking for the wider business community in the UK will not apply to construction products. Following its announcement yesterday, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has now confirmed the u-turn on accepting CE marks will not apply to construction products.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 1, 2023

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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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 Enquirer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Bouyges has been confirmed as main contractor on major student accommodation plans for the University of Chichester. The University is working with Uliving in consortium with Equitix as preferred bidder on a student accommodation new build and refurbishment programme across its two campuses. Work will deliver a total of 1,032 units across the two sites in Bognor Regis and Chichester.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 1, 2023

Gov. Josh Shapiro has created a workforce development grant designed to help employers pay wages and training costs.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Residential developer EcoWorld London is planning job cuts as the housing market continues to stall. The Enquirer understands that around 40 jobs are at risk with the first wave of 25 redundancies set to hit this week among the firm’s 120-strong workforce. A source close to the company said: “The staff have been given the headline bad news and now it is just a case of working through the consultation process and the details of who is going when.” EcoWorld London is part of Mala

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 1, 2023

A big year of revenue growth in the Southeast and big project and safety achievements earned Martin Concrete Construction, of Kennesaw, Ga., the title of 2023 ENR Southeast Specialty Contractor of the Year.

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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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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 1, 2023

The Crown Estate plans two net zero carbon housing projects to test different approaches and focus on reducing embodied carbon as well as energy efficiency. Together the schemes in Bedford and Cheshire will involve building 110 homes that can be delivered using less than 300kg/m2 of embodied carbon while also meeting ambitious energy efficiency targets.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 1, 2023

State officials awarded a second contract for the project, though some planned phases of construction remain temporarily barred under a court order.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Buckingham Group Contracting has promoted Simon Walkley to group managing director. He takes over from Ian McSeveney who has tendered his resignation and is stepping down for long term health reasons after 17 years with the business To help close out specific operational matters, McSeveney will remain a company director until later this year. Walkley joined Buckingham Group from Mouchel in 2008 to lead its rail operation becoming a director in 2014.

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 1, 2023

15 Free Shed Plans That Will Help You Build a Shed Here, the list and details for free shed plans 6×4 Simple Storage Shed Schoolhouse Shed Overview Garden Closet Storage Shed Plan 10×8 Solid Shed with Sloping Roof Office Shed […]

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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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Construction Law

AUGUST 1, 2023

The promise made by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson in 2020 to build 40 “new hospitals” by 2030 was unlikely to have been taken seriously by many at the time. The construction industry, with a better idea than the Prime Minister about how long it takes to plan and build a new hospital, certainly didn’t swallow it. Few of the projects in what became the New Hospital Programme (NHP) were on inspection found to be ‘new hospitals’ anyway; the 40 was made up mostly of extensions and refurbishment

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 1, 2023

The Biden administration is accepting through September 29 public comment on a new proposal to streamline environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act.

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Revit OpEd

AUGUST 1, 2023

Glynnis with IDEATE posted information at the Autodesk User Forums that you should be aware of if you're using 3rd party tools and are going to deploy, or have deployed, Revit 2024.1. Ironic that this update is the one that has caused a potential disruptive issue since many firms wait for this point release to deploy. I've taken her initial post and copied it here, go read the entire thread for any more recent commentary.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 1, 2023

Rapid change and digital transformation are no longer buzz words or concepts that are only attributed to the most adaptive organisations across the world. Globally, regardless of industry, organisations are facing the choice to either digitally adapt and embrace innovation, or be left behind. For the construction industry – a sector known for its labour-intensive and siloed working – implementing new digital technologies could be considered a total evolution in practice.

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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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ENR Construction

AUGUST 1, 2023

Administration is accepting through Sept. 29 public comment on its proposal to streamline project environmental reviews under a key federal law.

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BD+C

AUGUST 1, 2023

Creating a nurturing environment: The value of a mother’s room in the workplace 0 qpurcell Tue, 08/01/2023 - 08:28 Office Buildings Since becoming an architect, Rebecca Martin of Design Collaborative has drawn a mother’s room into numerous projects. But it wasn't until she became a mom that she fully appreciated their importance in the workspace. Rebecca Martin, RA Office Buildings Headquarters Designers Architects Building Owners Standards Interior Architecture Women in Design+Construction Work

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