The A-to-Z of Building Your Dream Home
The Constructor
JULY 29, 2021
On the surface, building a home might seem a product of physical labor and material expenditure. In reality, it entails much more than that. A home.
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Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 29, 2021
Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders… possible? Only two of the following construction delivery methods are LEAN. Do you know which they are? Construction Project Delivery Comparison. Construction Project Delivery Overview & Comparison.
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How the Work-from-Home Lifestyle Has Reshaped Interior Design
The Constructor
JULY 29, 2021
The pandemic has forced us to adapt to many changes and altered our lives and way of working for good.
Hartford, Raleigh And Boise Are Top Millennial Magnets
Business Facilities
JULY 29, 2021
Greater Hartford, CT; Raleigh, NC; and Boise, ID were named the top three Millennial Magnets in Business Facilities' 2021 Metro Rankings Report. - Read: Hartford, Raleigh And Boise Are Top Millennial Magnets at BusinessFacilities.com.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
Outlook for construction spending improves with the upturn in the economy
BD+C
JULY 29, 2021
Pent-up demand from the pandemic is creating a general spending surge that is helping to improve the outlook on construction spending over the next two years, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
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Senate Reviews Cybersecurity Threats to US Water Systems
ENR Construction
JULY 29, 2021
Officials and water sector professionals warned of ongoing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the nation’s water and wastewater utility infrastructure at a Senate hearing on escalating cyber attacks against U.S. utilities and water-management organizations. .
Scabby Survives Another Trip to the NLRB: Board Reaffirms Rat-and-Banner Displays Targeting Neutral Businesses Are Permissible
Construction and Infrastructure Law
JULY 29, 2021
On July 21, 2021, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) issued a 3-1 decision affirming its precedent that displaying banners and a large inflatable rat (“Scabby the Rat”) near neutral employers does not violate the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA” or “the Act”). This decision may come as a disappointment to many employers as the NLRB under the Trump administration had been making efforts to end what many felt was unlawful secondary picketing under the Act.
Miami-Dade County Seeks Forensic Engineer to Probe Champlain Towers South Disaster
ENR Construction
JULY 29, 2021
Under the county's equitable distribution program, the Miami-Dade Police Department is seeking a qualified local forensic engineer with high-rise experience and familiarity with concrete construction to study a recent collapse in Surfside, immediately north of Miami Beach.
Guide to Construction Equipment Management: Everything You Need to Know
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 29, 2021
Construction only grows more complex each passing year, if not each quarter. As these complexities increase and timelines grow tighter, the management of resources becomes increasingly important. Equipment makes up some of the most valuable assets in this category. These items are not only expensive to purchase but also to maintain. Studies show that the maintenance of construction equipment plays a role in about 40% of total project overrun costs.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
$760M Levee Project Breaks Ground in Southeast Louisiana After 50-Year Wait
ENR Construction
JULY 29, 2021
Federal, state and local officials broke ground July 26 on a levee project along the western shores of Lake Pontchartrain designed to provide hurricane and storm protection to a three-parish area where 60,000 people have little to no defenses in place.
Inventory Shortage, Rising Prices Affect Luxury Market
Pro Builder
JULY 29, 2021
Inventory Shortage, Rising Prices Affect Luxury Market. cbroderick. Thu, 07/29/2021 - 10:29. The luxury home market has experienced the same buying frenzy seen in the middle and lower ends of the market, resulting in rising home prices and fast-moving inventory. In May, a $28 million 1.26-acre estate in Las Vegas hit the market, yet realtors worried the home would be hard to sell, reports the Washington Post.
Achieving Healthful Mental Mise en Place Through Design
ENR Construction
JULY 29, 2021
In French, “mise en place” is a culinary term referring to having ingredients prepped and cooking tools accessible that can take chefs to a place of cognitive calm before preparing a meal. Similarly, when a building is intentionally designed, elements of a building can have a positive effect on the mental health and well-being of the occupants, according to research conducted by the International WELL Building Institute.
Federal Reserve Will Not Taper Monthly Bond Purchases Just Yet
Pro Builder
JULY 29, 2021
Federal Reserve Will Not Taper Monthly Bond Purchases Just Yet. cbroderick. Thu, 07/29/2021 - 10:35. The National Association of Home Builders expects the Federal Reserve to announce a tapering of bond purchases before the end of 2021, but the department showed no signs of tapering in their latest meeting. The purchases of Treasury and mortgage-backed securities are more than $100 billion a month.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Miami-Dade Building Officials Suspect Poor Maintenance In Surfside Collapse
ENR Construction
JULY 29, 2021
Building officials of Miami-Dade County suspect deferred maintenance rather than weak building codes or an inadequate 40-year recertification process required by the county was the likely reason for the June 24 building failure in Surfside, Fla. The partial collapse of the 40-year-old Champlain Towers South residential condominium caused at least 98 fatalities.
Berkshire Affiliate Expands into Virginia with Acquisition
Pro Builder
JULY 29, 2021
Berkshire Affiliate Expands into Virginia with Acquisition. cbroderick. Thu, 07/29/2021 - 10:40. Clayton Properties Group, a conglomerate of Berkshire Hathaway, has extended into Virginia via its Mungo Homes brand acquiring Richmond-area builder CraftMaster Homes. Clayton Properties Group first purchased South Carolina-based Mungo Homes in 2018 and has slowly been widening its footprint on the east coast since.
Construction Work Picks Up in Eastern Massachusetts
ENR Construction
JULY 29, 2021
Construction crews recently broke ground on four major projects in the Boston area, including a $2 billion revamp of Somerville’s Union Square.
Fed Says Economy's Recovery Continues, Not Strong Enough for Rate Talk
Pro Builder
JULY 29, 2021
Fed Says Economy's Recovery Continues, Not Strong Enough for Rate Talk. cbroderick. Thu, 07/29/2021 - 10:45. The Federal Reserve said it is nowhere near considering a rate hike as the economy continues its strong recovery despite growing concerns over the delta variant. The Federal Open Market Committee wrapped up its two-day meeting on Wednesday by maintaining low interest rates.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
NAVFAC Elevates Rear Adm. Lore Aguayo to Lead Major Command
ENR Construction
JULY 29, 2021
Ex-NAVFAC chief of staff becomes Atlantic region commander; POWER Engineers CEOs shift as Bret Moffett departs the firm, and more
Scabby Survives Another Trip to the NLRB: Board Reaffirms Rat-and-Banner Displays Targeting Neutral Businesses Are Permissible
Construction and Infrastructure Law
JULY 29, 2021
On July 21, 2021, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) issued a 3-1 decision affirming its precedent that displaying banners and a large inflatable rat (“Scabby the Rat”) near neutral employers does not violate the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA” or “the Act”). This decision may come as a disappointment to many employers as the NLRB under the Trump administration had been making efforts to end what many felt was unlawful secondary picketing under the Act.
Industry Leads for the June of August 2, 2021
ENR Construction
JULY 29, 2021
Information is derived from Industrial Reports, a market intelligence firm specializing in industrial construction.
State of the Construction Industry: July 2021 Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 29, 2021
The latest on the construction infrastructure bill, the impact of materials shortages, and an inspiring construction summer camp for young women.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
What HR Leaders Face: Plenty of Change and Uncertainty
ENR Construction
JULY 29, 2021
“Nimble” is frequently used to describe how AEC human resources leaders responded to the cascade of challenges in the past year. On top of supporting field crews to help keep jobsites safe and productive amid Covid-19 outbreaks, HR teams scrambled to craft strategies for maintaining connections across a suddenly dispersed office workforce, sustain recruiting efforts with only limited access to prospective candidates and conduct sometimes difficult discussions of social justice issues raised by t
Pulse: Project News for the Week of August 2, 2021
ENR Construction
JULY 29, 2021
Project News from Dodge Data & Analytics.
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