Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Construction Loans Are Increasing With More Availability. ldeakins. Mon, 11/22/2021 - 09:46. Builders are finding improved conditions for construction credits as effective interest rates increase. . In the third quarter of 2021, average effective interest rates for land acquisition, land development, and single-family construction rose for the first time after a downward year-over-year trend, the NAHB’s Eye on Housing reports. .

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Shaping Social Strategies. Alex Headley. Mon, 11/22/2021 - 08:30. LinkedIn, once used only as a portal for jobseekers and employers, has become an indispensable marketing tool for business owners, including those in the construction industry, looking to differentiate themselves from the competition. According to Forbes, “LinkedIn is, far and away, the most advantageous social networking tool available to job seekers and business professionals today.”.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

How iBuying Is Taking the Stress Out of Home Flipping. ldeakins. Mon, 11/22/2021 - 09:33. Instant buyers are taking housing transactions virtual—and speeding them up in the process. Instant buying (iBuying) accounts for only a small percentage of real estate transactions, but some buyers and sellers are turning to technology to avoid escrow periods and hurdles in the closing process.

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Civiconcepts

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

What Is Square Footing? A square footing is one of the types of isolated footing used in building construction. Footings that are provided under each column independently are called Isolated … Footing Calculator | Concrete Footing Calculator | Square Footing Concrete Calculator | Trapezoidal Footing Concrete Calculator Read More ».

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

CCL Industries subsidiary CCL Label Inc. is set to construct a new manufacturing facility in Fuquay-Varina, NC. In a move that will bring significant new capital investment and 150 new full-time jobs to the community, the company will purchase a town-owned business park site consisting of 32.28 acres, and construct a 110,000-square-foot manufacturing facility for […].

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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The first question that may arrive when considering golf pants for work is can you wear golf pants to work? Without a doubt, the answer is YES! Most golf pants are versatile in design and will have a nice appearance, they may just be a tad more comfortable and above all lightweight, making them ideal for some work environments and climates. Because there has been substantial innovation in the design of golf pants, they can actually be quite an attractive choice.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

New Corps lake system operating manual, replacing one in use since 2008, will improve water management, including better dry season Everglades flow and reduced algae blooms in rivers.

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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Nature has given us one of the absolutely best materials imaginable for socks: Wool! Why choose a synthetic material when Mother Nature has provided an excellent alternative. Wool can regulate your body temperature, it has moisture-wicking capabilities, and it helps with odor control. It’s also incredibly soft against your skin and comfortable to wear.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The first new terminal in 40 years for the Washington State Dept. of Transportation-operated Washington State Ferries, the country’s largest ferry system, came with tricky site conditions and cultural significance that impacted both design and construction for a $187-million project split into multiple contracts to ensure on-time delivery. .

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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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NOVEMBER 22, 2021

For the uninformed, navigating boot sizes may be a perplexing jumble of numbers and letters. There are multiple boot sizing measurements in the US and Europe, as well as distinct sizing standards for men and women, and there is practically no genuine industry standard you can rely on. . Within this jumble of size terminology, however, there is another set of classifications that is sometimes overlooked, it’s the width of the boot. .

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Appellate judges in Nov. 19 ruling say lower court must reconsider whether former employee's fraud allegations against contractor on $1.9B Army contract were 'material' under the US False Claims Act.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Office-To-Housing Conversions Offer a Potential Solution for Metro Areas Impacted by the Pandemic. ldeakins. Mon, 11/22/2021 - 09:49. Vacant office spaces could provide a housing solution to meet rising rental demand. With increased demand in the rental market and more office vacancy as a result of remote work ordinances, the National Association of Realtors reports a strong potential for the conversion of Class B office units into rental housing properties in metropolitan areas with the greates

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Situated on a hilltop with panoramic views of four iconic Northwest mountains, Willamette National Cemetery’s natural landscape both helped and hindered its phased expansion. The design-build project for the Dept. of Veteran Affairs (VA) expanded and improved the cemetery after a 38.2-acre land acquisition.

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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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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Kisawa Sanctuary is a new beach resort located on Benguerra Island, off the coast of southern Mozambique. “I wanted the architecture guided by what we saw around us,” says Nina Flohr, referring to the waves of the Indian Ocean and the giant dunes that surround the property. There are 22 bungalows, spread out across 750 acres. This may be the first 3D-printed resort.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

When famed architect Frank Gehry agreed to design The Grand, a $1-billion, mixed-use complex in downtown Los Angeles, the construction team expected something unconventional.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

More Women Are Leaving the Construction Industry With Reports of Sexism. ldeakins. Mon, 11/22/2021 - 09:38. How workplace discrimination is turning away a major segment of trade employees. In 2020, women accounted for only 10.9% of the construction sector and just 4% of jobs in the field, while 44% of female employees and non-binary tradespeople in construction left or considered leaving the industry due to harassment or a lack of respect in the workplace, Insider reports. .

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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Summer and spring are indeed wonderful with flowers blooming and trees with their full leaves. However, it is also a time when the grass in your lawn requires frequent attention. . Some people like me love the smell of freshly cut grass, however, for some, it becomes a nightmare. There is uncontrollable sneezing with eyes that are itchy and swollen while cutting grass. .

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

As the first mass timber structure in the city of Hillsboro, Ore., the Hidden Creek Community Center reflects its wooded surroundings.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Adjust it. Hold it. Install it. By Yourself. kcichowicz. Mon, 11/22/2021 - 12:10. Working with heavy objects is a challenge especially when you work alone. The AirShim enables you to shift, plumb, level and align little and big objects like windows, doors, cabinets, and more for precise installations by yourself. It holds up to 300 lbs., slides into 3/32” spaces and expands up to 2 ½” high.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The new Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual will replace guidelines in place since 2008.

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

BMW Manufacturing's $100 million investment will supplement its existing logistics operations in South Carolina, bolstering production. The post BMW Manufacturing Expands South Carolina Presence With Logistics Center appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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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

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Updates about construction professionals in New York, New Jersey and New England.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Maintaining profitability on any given project is a challenge that many AEC firms face. It’s no secret that the construction industry has some of the lowest margins out there; data from Camino Financial states that the construction industry has an average net profit margin of just 5%. For this reason, teams are under immense pressure to meet project budgets.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Installed in 1962 for Seattle’s World Fair, the city’s monorail electrical system at Seattle Center and Westlake Center stations was overdue for an upgrade.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Lomans are an end-to-end installation company in the Netherlands who work today on the smart buildings and sustainable installations of tomorrow. They have all construction specialities under one roof: electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and smart buildings. Their market extends to all types of buildings and their focus is on the long, and therefore, sustainable term.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Appellate judges said lower court must reconsider whether former employee's fraud claims on $1.9B Army contract were 'material' under the US False Claims Act against the unit, which was sold in 2020.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Appellate judges said lower court must reconsider whether former employee's fraud allegations on $1.9B Army contract were 'material' under the US False Claims Act against the unit, which was sold in 2020.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Time was on the side of the team building the California Creek Fish Passage Project, designed to replace the stream crossings beneath four separate roadways to better support the area’s fish and wildlife. .

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