Fri.Oct 15, 2021

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The Rising Interest of Exosuits

Construction Business Owner

The Rising Interest of Exosuits. Alex Headley. Fri, 10/15/2021 - 07:30. A few years ago, I worked with a warehouse stocker named John who had injured his back and was looking to return to full duty. His job was important to him because he had a family to support, which included taking care of an adult son with special needs. Working as a morning stocker, John was on his feet for 8 hours, pushing and pulling pallet jacks full of goods, constantly lifting, bending, and reaching, to stock his aisle

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How Down Payment Loans Affect the Housing Market

Pro Builder

How Down Payment Loans Affect the Housing Market. ldeakins. Fri, 10/15/2021 - 09:43. First-time buyers are struggling to keep up. As financial standards for loans are getting tighter, potential homebuyers are losing out to all-cash offers or higher down payments from other buyers in an ultracompetitive housing market. Many first time buyers depend on mortgage loans financed by the Federal Housing Administration, whereas sellers in a tight market are looking for home shoppers with the “highest do

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Episode 9: Navigating the Process of Recordable Incidents

Safety Services Company

Do you believe zero incidents is possible? Or if it’s a good goal to strive for? Truth is… you can’t eliminate risk It’s everywhere. But you can minimize it, and learn how to better respond to recordable incidents, and train employees to avoid them in the future. In this episode, Mark Sutton , Corporate Manager – Environmental Health and Safety at Parallel Products , shares the tips and tricks he has helped him improve safety within his organization.

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Four Things To Consider Before Expanding Your Service Offerings

Contractor Bookkeeping

If you're looking to grow your construction business, you might consider expanding your service offerings. Adding additional services is an excellent way to increase your profitability, diversify your income and expand your market. But there are essential things to consider before adding to your income streams. First things first - find the money. If you don't have savings earmarked to fund your ideas, you'll want to make sure your "scaling my construction business" plan includes adequate financ

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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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Lumber and Concrete Prices Fall in September

Pro Builder

Lumber and Concrete Prices Fall in September. ldeakins. Fri, 10/15/2021 - 09:57. What the latest PPI report means for construction goods. September prices for residential construction goods like softwood lumber and ready-mix concrete declined for the second month since the start of the last recession, according to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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More Than 10,000 UAW Workers Strike at 14 Deere Equipment Plants

ENR Construction

With negotiations at impasse over raises and pension benefits in a new contract, employees struck the construction equipment manufacturer's US facilities at midnight on Oct. 14.

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Best Over-The-Glasses Safety Goggles for Work

Work Gearz

Like so many people nowadays, I wear eyeglasses to correct my vision. I am also a tradesman and part of my permanent PPE is a pair of safety glasses or safety goggles. In my personal case, the goggles have proven to be the better choice because they can afford more room for and better-sealed protection of my costly eyeglasses. Let’s be frank, I need my eyeglasses to see precisely what I do when at work.

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South Suburban Sports Complex: Award of Merit Sports/Entertainment

ENR Construction

The South Suburban Parks and Recreation District has provided recreational opportunities for nearly 160,000 residents in six cities and towns throughout Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties for nearly 40 years.

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13 Types of Stones Used In Construction | Types of Rock

Civiconcepts

What Is A Stone? Stone is the prime material of building construction. Because it has more durable, strong, stiff, and free from defects like crack, soft patch of material, etc. … 13 Types of Stones Used In Construction | Types of Rock Read 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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Blue Federal Credit Union World Headquarters: Best Project Office/Retail/ Mixed-Use

ENR Construction

The Blue Federal Credit Union World Headquarters development in Cheyenne covers more than eight acres, spans five buildings and features Class A office space, retail and commercial suites. .

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Illinois Investing $15.4M To Boost Wet Lab Development

Business Facilities

Rebuild Illinois funding will support eight new wet lab centers valued at over $90 million; Another $5 million will expand the Illinois Institute of Technology’s microgrid. The post Illinois Investing $15.4M To Boost Wet Lab Development appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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More Than 10,000 UAW Workers Go on Strike at 14 Deere Manufacturing Facilities

ENR Construction

With negotiations over a new contract reaching an impasse, more than 10,000 workers at 14 John Deere manufacturing facilities went on strike at midnight on Oct. 14.

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Cisco To Open Talent And Collaboration Center In Atlanta, Create 700 Jobs

Business Facilities

Cisco will invest $41 million in a move to expand and enhance its workforce in the Atlanta metro area. The post Cisco To Open Talent And Collaboration Center In Atlanta, Create 700 Jobs appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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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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Bigger and Better in Georgia: Steel Supports Monstrous Deck Build

Pro Builder

Bigger and Better in Georgia: Steel Supports Monstrous Deck Build. kcichowicz. Fri, 10/15/2021 - 11:38. Case Study Image. With over 20 years of industry experience, New Castle Building Group owner and Fortress® Preferred Contractor Jason Alloway is a veteran when it comes to building bigger and better decks for Georgia homeowners. A testament to his hard-earned reputation as a trusted deck builder, Jason’s business is based almost entirely on referrals.

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Springs Rescue Mission: Best Project Small Project

ENR Construction

The Springs Rescue Mission provides food, shelter, clothing and services to the Colorado Springs homeless population.

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Lessons Learned as a Field Supervisor

Pro Builder

Lessons Learned as a Field Supervisor. mbeirne. Fri, 10/15/2021 - 08:20. IBACOS' Andrew Shipp shares best practices and lessons learned from his days managing job sites for large production home builders. On Horizon TV this week: With years of experience managing job sites for large-volume production home builders, IBACOS' Andrew Shipp weighs in with his best practices.

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CU Boulder Music IMIG Addition: Award of Merit Higher Ed/Research

ENR Construction

The College of Music at the University of Colorado Boulder is one of the country’s top public music programs. However, its facilities were dated, crowded and disconnected.

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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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Foreclosures Up But Crisis Repeat Worries, Not So Much

Pro Builder

Foreclosures Up But Crisis Repeat Worries, Not So Much. mbeirne. Fri, 10/15/2021 - 09:36. Housing market experts don’t see another foreclosure crisis on the horizon for a number of reasons. Foreclosures are coming, but the sky is not falling. The number of foreclosure filings during the third quarter jumped 68% from the comparable 2020 period and 34% from the previous quarter, per ATTOM Data Solutions.

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Viewpoint: Vaccine Mandates Can Cost Money

ENR Construction

Consider the costs of an all-vaccinated workforce.

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Zillow’s Year-End Sales and Home Value Forecast

Pro Builder

Zillow’s Year-End Sales and Home Value Forecast. mbeirne. Fri, 10/15/2021 - 09:43. Zillow is forecasting stronger growth in home sales through the end of the year while the rate of home value appreciation will be slower. Zillow is forecasting stronger growth in home sales through the end of the year while the rate of home value appreciation will be slower.

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Adams 12 FutureForward CTE at Washington Square: Best Project K-12 Education

ENR Construction

FutureForward at Washington Square is the newest Career and Technical Education (CTE) campus for the Adams 12 Five Star School District in Thornton, Colo.

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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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Greg Rhoades

Pro Builder

Greg Rhoades. Director of Marketing, Smart and New Technology Products, and a certified aging-in-place specialist. Greg is considered an expert in the field of home automation and consumer electronics, and as a Director of Marketing for Leviton, the largest privately held electrical manufacturer in North America, Greg is responsible for smart and new technology product marketing and training efforts, including for the award-winning Decora Smart product family.Greg specializes in sustainability a

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Morgan Asphalt Corporate Office Building and Asphalt Batch Plant: Best Project Specialty Construction

ENR Construction

This new corporate headquarters and asphalt batch plant brings operations and administrative functions together in a workplace that showcases an industrial architecture aesthetic.

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5.2 – 5.3 cu. ft. Top Load Washer with 2 in 1 Removable Agitator

Pro Builder

5.2 – 5.3 cu. ft. Top Load Washer with 2 in 1 Removable Agitator. kcichowicz. Fri, 10/15/2021 - 12:52. The industry-first 2 in 1 Removable Agitator lets homeowners customize any load to care for clothes the way they want. With two ways to wash, it’s twice the washer they have today.

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S'Park Development: Award of Merit Office/Retail/Mixed-Use

ENR Construction

Sutherland plus Park equals S’PARK, a 434,000-sq-ft new neighborhood in the heart of Boulder that’s built on the notion that retail, office and residential spaces work best when they coexist and collaborate. .

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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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Connected Home Smart Energy Solutions Transform Home Energy Use From Grid to Plug

Pro Builder

Connected Home Smart Energy Solutions Transform Home Energy Use From Grid to Plug. kcichowicz. Fri, 10/15/2021 - 14:14. Sustainability is a growing concern for homebuyers and builders can take advantage of this by designing new homes that make sustainable living easily accessible for their customers. Sustainability. Sustainability. sponsored.

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One Snowmass: Best Project Residential/Hospitality

ENR Construction

As the gateway to Snowmass Base Village, the 165,000-sq-ft One Snowmass complex near Aspen sets the tone for what visitors can expect from their experience in the village and beyond.

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Get a Better Way to Pay Your Trade Partners

Construction Business Owner

Promote to rotator Yes. Rotator Image. Status of webinar Featured. Thu, 10/28/2021 - 12:00. 1 p.m. CDT. New tech solutions on the market make construction payments simple. Connect to your current accounting system to schedule disbursements exactly when and how you want to improve payment efficiency. Optionally create rules to manage payment approvals, and send money via wire, ACH, credit and debit cards, or paper checks.