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Understanding Tech Options & How They Impact Operations

Construction Business Owner

Understanding Tech Options & How They Impact Operations ccapoccia Mon, 04/10/2023 - 08:12 Software selection can be a daunting task, whether it’s for accounting, project management, scheduling, estimating, timecard capture, contact management or another process. Software becomes part of your infrastructure. Business is about doing better than the competition.

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Highlights from the 2003 Viewpoint Spectrum User Summit

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Catch the highlights from Viewpoint’s annual Spectrum customer event: exciting new product announcements, and more!

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After competitor’s exit, Swinerton grows Carolinas team

Construction Dive

The company announced that it is expanding following the closure of Indianapolis-based contractor Shiel Sexton’s Charlotte, North Carolina, office.

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Buyers and Sellers Have Reached a Standoff at the Start of the Spring Season

Pro Builder

Buyers and Sellers Have Reached a Standoff at the Start of the Spring Season ldeakins Mon, 04/10/2023 - 10:38 In a sluggish spring market, buyers are no longer willing to overpay for homes, but home sellers refuse to lower their prices After a push-and-pull housing market between buyers and sellers over the last two years, experts say 2023 may be the year of a real estate standoff.

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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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How to win and build major manufacturing projects

Construction Dive

Executives from JE Dunn and Turner discuss bidding and building billion-dollar manufacturing facilities.

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Sundt taps new Northern California lead

Construction Dive

Sacramento-area native Sean Falvey brings nearly 20 years of construction experience to the role.

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The Future of Construction

PC Construction

Last Thursday, I had the pleasure of judging the Vermont SkillsUSA Carpentry Competition. The AGC group did a phenomenal job setting up the event, bringing 11 students from tech schools around Vermont to show off their carpentry skills. The challenge required the participants to use a standardized list of tools to build a small wood frame building with a roof structure and door and window opening.

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A Maryland GC just posted its largest backlog ever. So why is its president worried?

Construction Dive

Marty Copsey, president and chief operating officer of MacKenzie Contracting, discussed industry headwinds with Construction Dive.

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Mini-hydroturbines in Water Pipes Gain Traction For Clean Energy

ENR Construction

Technology uses the power of water inside pipes to generate a renewable source of energy, with EPA estimates that the country's 50,000 water utilities collectively consume 4% of its energy to convey and treat water.

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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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Gray House Color Schemes

CivilJungle

Gray House Color Schemes What color trim would look best with grey siding?, Which color palettes go best with a grey home?, It’s a fantastic inquiry, and this article will respond to it in the following section. Choosing a siding color for your home can be challenging, but you’ve settled on a neutral grey. It’s a great option that also happens to be really fashionable right now.

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Lawsuits Fly at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

ENR Construction

The airport is suing design-build team led by Clark Construction, claiming the $1-billion terminal can only accommodate 16 wide-body aircraft instead of 20, as included in the project's design.

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Denver’s Population Is Rising, but Its Housing Market Is Cooling

Pro Builder

Denver’s Population Is Rising, but Its Housing Market Is Cooling ldeakins Mon, 04/10/2023 - 10:46 After years of strong gains, metro Denver's real estate market is undergoing a major correction From 1990 to 2021, the population of Denver increased by 52.1%. That substantial growth led to a sharp rise in housing demand and home prices during an already tumultuous time for the housing market nationwide.

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Design Issues Resolved in Delayed $1B Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge

ENR Construction

Texas DOT and Flatiron/Dragados joint venture have settled last concerns over proposed design of jointed pier segments that stalled the project last July.

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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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What Are the Biggest Remodeling Projects Among Would-Be Home Sellers Staying in Place?

Pro Builder

What Are the Biggest Remodeling Projects Among Would-Be Home Sellers Staying in Place? ldeakins Mon, 04/10/2023 - 10:53 Americans choosing not to list their homes are staying in place and taking on larger scale remodeling projects meant to boost their home's value With elevated home prices and limited housing inventory, more Americans are opting to stay put and renovate rather than sell and relocate.

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University of Arkansas Wins $3.5M Grant to Expedite Remote Military Construction

ENR Construction

One goal of the research is to identify optimum design patterns from native materials that can be used for horizontal construction at remote sites.

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Implementing human-centric design in operations and maintenance facilities

BD+C

Implementing human-centric design in operations and maintenance facilities 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/10/2023 - 12:08 Industrial Facilities Stantec's Ryan Odell suggests using the human experience to advance OMSF design that puts a focus on wellness and efficiency. Ryan Odell Industrial Facilities Warehouses Designers Engineers Today’s operation, maintenance, and storage facilities (OMSF) are often immense.

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Buyers and Sellers Have Reached a Standoff at the Start of the Spring Season

Pro Builder

Buyers and Sellers Have Reached a Standoff at the Start of the Spring Season ldeakins Mon, 04/10/2023 - 10:38 In a sluggish spring market, buyers are no longer willing to overpay for home listings, but home sellers refuse to lower their prices After a push-and-pull housing market between buyers and sellers over the last two years, experts say 2023 may be the year of a real estate standoff.

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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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Why Soil Boring Testing is Important for Construction?

Learn Civil Engineering

Soil testing is the first and most important step in construction. Before starting actual construction work, engineers must have all relevant details about the construction site. The soil testing report provides this information. The term soil boring refers to digging a hole in the earth to collect soil samples.

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Denver’s Population Is Rising, but Its Housing Market Is Cooling

Pro Builder

Denver’s Population Is Rising, but Its Housing Market Is Cooling ldeakins Mon, 04/10/2023 - 10:46 After years of strong gains, metro Denver's real estate market is undergoing a major correction From 1990 to 2021, the population of Denver, CO increased by 52.1%, and that substantial growth led to a sharp rise in housing demand and home prices during an already tumultuous time for the housing market nationwide.

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Mid Century Modern Plumbing Woes: Common Issues Homeowners Face

Learn Civil Engineering

Mid-century Modern (MCM) homes have grown in popularity in recent years, particularly in locations where mid-century architecture is highly prized. MCM homes have a distinct design and open floor layouts that appeal to many homeowners. Owning an MCM home, on the other hand, presents its own set of issues, particularly in terms of plumbing.

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What Are the Biggest Remodeling Projects Among Would-Be Home Sellers Staying in Place?

Pro Builder

What Are the Biggest Remodeling Projects Among Would-Be Home Sellers Staying in Place? ldeakins Mon, 04/10/2023 - 10:53 Americans choosing not to list their homes are staying in place and taking on larger scale remodeling projects meant to boost their home's value With elevated home prices and limited housing inventory, more Americans are opting to stay put and renovate rather than sell and relocate.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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How Does a Sewer System Work? An Illustrated Explanation

Learn Civil Engineering

A sewage system is an essential component of any metropolitan infrastructure since it manages and removes wastewater from residences, businesses, and industrial sources. It protects public health by preventing waterway contamination and disease transmission. In this article, we will examine how a sewer system and its components work, emphasizing sewer mains.

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4 ways designers can help chief heat officers reduce climate change risks

BD+C

4 ways designers can help chief heat officers reduce climate change risks 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/10/2023 - 09:40 Sustainability Eric Corey Freed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, shares how established designers and recently-emerged chief heat officers (CHO) can collaborate on solutions for alleviating climate change risks. Eric Corey Freed, RA, LFA, LEED Fellow Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Biophilic Design Energy Energy-Efficient Design Exterior Restoration Green Renovatio

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AHF Products: Legacy Driven & Innovation Focused (Part 3 of 3)

Pro Builder

AHF Products: Legacy Driven & Innovation Focused (Part 3 of 3) kcichowicz Mon, 04/10/2023 - 08:05 For more than 150 years, the brands of AHF Products® have stood for innovation, creative and inspirational new ideas, fine craftsmanship, and impeccable quality. Today, the flooring solutions developed at the 9 domestic and international plants – and the strategies we use to deliver them – continue to meet and exceed AHF Products' partners’ expectations, bringing their heritage boldly into the fut

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U. of Arkansas Wins $3.5M Grant to Expedite Remote Military Work

ENR Construction

One goal of the research is to identify optimum design patterns from native materials that can be used for 3D-printed horizontal construction at remote sites.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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Construction site management 101: Top tips for a well-managed job site

Lets Build

Construction site management has become increasingly complex as the industry faces more challenges than ever, like rising costs and inflation , ongoing labour shortages , supply chain disruptions , and more. Project managers must oversee every aspect of their projects to ensure they can deliver on spec, on time, and on budget. Follow these 5 construction site management tips to increase efficiency and productivity, both on-site and off-site.

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ENR MidAtlantic Releases Preliminary Top Design Firm List

ENR Construction

The deadline to submit a survey for the ENR MidAtlantic Top Design Firm rankings is April 17.

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ENR New York Releases Preliminary Top Design Firm Survey

ENR Construction

ENR New York publishes preliminary design survey.