Fri.Sep 15, 2023

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Recladding Multi-Family Buildings: Why And When?

Construction Marketing

In construction, a building’s exterior serves more than just an aesthetic purpose; it’s also about functionality. Cladding offers a harmonious blend of both visual appeal and performance. Cladding is a product of a variety of materials, including wood, metal, brick, vinyl, and composite, depending on the desired aesthetics and functional requirements.

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Construction prices jump for first time in 6 months

Construction Dive

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

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The Value Of Documenting Effective Construction Business Systems

Contractor Bookkeeping

Many entrepreneurs operate with their business processes and systems in their heads. They know what they must do daily and how they want to get things done. Unfortunately, when a construction business grows, and staff need to be hired – or the owner needs to take time away from the company – it's an absolute liability not having processes and systems documented in one place.

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Turner, Pike break ground on $650M NY hospital

Construction Dive

The Strong Memorial Hospital renovations represent the University of Rochester’s largest capital project to date.

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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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San Diego Wastewater Plant Damaged By Tropical Storm Hilary Needs $8M in Repairs

ENR Construction

The agency that operates the plant is preparing to undertake $8 million in repairs, in addition to previously planned projects estimated to cost hundreds of millions more.

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High-performance air- and water-resistive barriers deliver improved sustainability

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Sto Corp. By Richard Martens Sustainability is a complex topic in all fields; every initiative seeking to improve sustainability brings both improvements and setbacks. Construction is no different. Products and construction methodologies that provide immediate reductions in embodied carbon must be weighed against building longevity, lifecycle cost, energy consumption, and a host of other variables.

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ENR Northwest Announces 2023 Best Projects Winners

ENR Construction

Three independent panel of judges have selected winners in ENR Northwest's 2023 Best Project contest, as well as honorees for the Excellence in Safety and Excellence in Sustainability awards.

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How to book Professional Home Cleaning Services in Dubai in a few minutes

Learn Civil Engineering

As someone who values the comfort of a clean and organized home, I understand the struggle of balancing a bustling lifestyle with the demands of house cleaning. Amidst the whirlwind of a fast-paced routine, ensuring every nook and cranny of my living space is sparkling clean can feel like an insurmountable task.

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$8M in Repairs Needed for San Diego Wastewater Plant Damaged By Tropical Storm Hilary

ENR Construction

The agency that operates the plant is preparing to undertake $8 million in repairs, in addition to previously planned projects estimated to cost hundreds of millions more.

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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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Advantages of Automation In Sheet Metal Fabrication

Learn Civil Engineering

In the ever-evolving world of manufacturing, the role of automation in sheet metal fabrication cannot be overstated. Over the years, this industry has witnessed remarkable transformations, from rudimentary manual processes to the sophisticated automated systems of today.

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BL Harbert Wins $210M Contract for Air Force Nuclear Weapon Facility in Louisiana

ENR Construction

The Barksdale Air Force Base weapons generation facility would consolidate activities for the base's nuclear-capable B-52 bombers.

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The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels

BD+C

The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels 0 qpurcell Fri, 09/15/2023 - 11:42 Hotel Facilities The luxury hotel market has seen an increase in green-minded guests looking for opportunities to support businesses that are conscientious of the environment. Veronica Givone and Linda Olofsson Walsh Hotel Facilities Hotel Facilities Designers Architects Biophilic Design Energy Efficiency Interior Architecture Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction In recent blog posts, we have consi

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Best Color for Living Room Walls

CivilJungle

Best Color for Living Room Walls The living room is likely the most-used room in the home, so selecting the Best Color for Living Room Walls that make you want to waste time in it is a must!

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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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Sample AI Prompts Every Novice Designer Should Know – Masterpieces Made Easy

Civiconcepts

Welcome to the exciting world where art and technology intersect. This guide will introduce sample AI prompts that every novice designer should master.

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Exploring Cloud Based Construction Administration with Michigan LPAs & Consultants

ENR Construction

We recently interviewed Michigan LPAs and consultants about the challenges they encountered with paper, spreadsheets, or FieldManager - and how they leveraged cloud-based construction administration to overcome them.

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How Construction Inspection Software Enhances Safety Compliance

ENR Construction

If you've ever seen one of those movie-sized OSHA posters, you know the dizzying amount of rules and regulations that construction sites must adhere to in order to be safe.

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The Early Bird Waitlist for e-Merge 2024 is Officially Live

ENR Construction

We’re excited to announce that our early bird waitlist for e-Merge 2024 is live now! Now’s a great time to secure a spot before registration officially opens.

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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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Part 1 - Time, Money, and Quality (Pick Three)

ENR Construction

Most people in the construction industry today are familiar with the axiom that goes, “Good, Fast, or Cheap? Pick two.

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Minnesota DOT Leverages Integrated Field Tools for Seamless Digital Inspection

ENR Construction

Construction projects are like clocks. No, that’s not quite right. Construction projects are like… beehives.

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Modernizing Unit-Based Construction Workflows Part 2

ENR Construction

Today’s construction industry is changing faster than ever before.