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JUNE 29, 2023

5 ways to rethink the future of multifamily development and design 0 qpurcell Thu, 06/29/2023 - 08:40 Multifamily Housing The Gensler Research Institute’s investigation into the residential experience indicates a need for fresh perspectives on residential design and development, challenging norms, and raising the bar. Michelle DeCurtis and Kyle Sellers MFPRO+ Research Affordable Housing Senior Living Design Apartments Designers Coronavirus Industry Research From housing affordability to a dramat

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The Constructor

JUNE 29, 2023

Bridges have been around for centuries, allowing humans to cross rivers, valleys, and other obstacles. They are an important part of modern civilization, connecting cities, states, and countries. However, when bridges collapse, it can be a major tragedy, resulting in the loss of life, property, and infrastructure. It is important to evaluate the factors that […] The post What Causes Bridges To Collapse: Key Factors To Consider appeared first on The Constructor.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 27, 2023

What Top Qualities Should Employees Possess in Order to Land a Leadership Position at Your Company? ccapoccia Tue, 06/27/2023 - 19:59 Gina Joosten Vice President, Human Resources, Northern Pacific Region McCarthy Building Companies Inc.

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JUNE 28, 2023

Introduction of Window Treatment Window treatments are used to control the degree to which window perform their various function, they have great design potential as sources of beauty and character … Types of Window Treatments: Enhancing Style and Functionality Read More »

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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.

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JUNE 30, 2023

It looks like there may be light at the end of the commercial construction tunnel. Driven by pent-up demand and the need to expand and grow, our national restaurant, service retail, and hospitality clients are building again to increase revenues. The headwinds of supply chain disruption, higher material costs, and personnel shortages are beginning to subside.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 27, 2023

3 Reasons Contractors Should Hire More Women ccapoccia Tue, 06/27/2023 - 19:40 We need more of the right people for the construction industry to keep pace with project demand. Statistics show that for every four people leaving the industry, only one enters. But keeping up is not just about numbers. Recent research shows that women bring unique qualities to the jobsite that will help contractors improve project outcomes.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 26, 2023

Creating a detailed scoped of work is critical to achieving consistent best value outcomes for all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction activities. The assign Owner project manager is responsible for the creation of a detailed SOW. The SOW drives project time, cost, quality and associated project objectives, goals, and final results.

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The Constructor

JUNE 27, 2023

The stability of tunnel portals is a significant factor in the construction and maintenance of tunnels. With proper stabilization, tunnels can be safe for those traversing them and can lead to costly structural damage if addressed. As such, it is important to understand the science behind stabilizing tunnel portals and the technology involved to ensure […] The post The Science Behind Stabilizing Tunnel Portals appeared first on The Constructor.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 29, 2023

Construction unions and contractors have agreed a pay increase from next month of at least 6% for around 500,000 site workers operating under the Construction Industry Joint Council agreement. In a two-stage CIJC deal, workers will receive a further 1.5% rise from 1 January 2024, delivering a compound increase of around 7.6%. Additionally, the lowest pay rate for labourers will increase by 8%, with the entire increase being introduced in July.

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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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JUNE 29, 2023

What Computer Hardware you need at the Jobsite from Start to Finish This report will provide different use cases to help you better understand what computer hardware you and your staff may need from the early design stages of a construction project all the way through managing the on-site construction management plan. mhodges Thu, 06/29/2023 - 07:28 Building information modeling (BIM) is driving better design and manageability of projects and is being adopted as a government mandated approach fo

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 28, 2023

Robust process integrating multi-stakeholder engagement enables consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on time and on budge. The effectiveness is dependent upon the successful implementation of core collaborative systems-thinking based principles. #1 Process integrating Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Teams with established workflows. #2 Long term mutually beneficial contracts between Owners and Service Providers (i.e.

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The Constructor

JUNE 25, 2023

When designing and constructing buildings, virtual reality technology is revolutionizing the industry. This technology has enabled architects and designers to take their craft to a whole new level – allowing them to create complex structures that were impossible before. Virtual reality, or VR, is a computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional environment.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 26, 2023

By moving beyond the lowest-cost-always-wins mindset, PDB allows owners to embrace a fuller, more meaningful definition of value. This results in better projects and better processes along the way to delivering a finished product.

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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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JUNE 27, 2023

INTRODUCING BEHR DYNASTY® EXTERIOR PAINT BEHR DYNASTY® EXTERIOR PAINT: 10-YEAR COLOR FADE PROTECTION* mhodges Tue, 06/27/2023 - 13:18 BEHR DYNASTY® Exterior Paint tackles weather head on, which means that even under challenging UV sun-exposure, your paint job will maintain its luster and your client won’t have to worry about their paint fading. With our 10-year color fade protection, dark colors** keep looking rich and bold while light colors remain vibrant and new. * Limitations Apply. ** See b

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 29, 2023

The majority of traditional Job Order Contracts are failures because Job Order Contracting is a whole body of knowledge that involves the assembly and creation of high performing teams that perform upfront and all aspects of project lifecycle work well. Real property owners need to drive Job Order Contracting ever step of the way, every meeting, every conversation, every issue, and NOT rely upon “JOC Consultants” Most public sector real property owner use JOC to simply speed procure

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 25, 2023

Subcontractors with queries over their tax affairs have been left stranded after HMRC decided to shut its self-assessment telephone helpline for three months. The department is piloting a “seasonal model” which will direct self-assessment queries from the helpline to its digital services, including online guidance, digital assistant and webchat. The helpline closed on June 12 and is not due to reopen until September 4.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 29, 2023

Labor shortages, a manufacturing boom and infrastructure work are keeping the industry from returning to pre-pandemic price levels.

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JUNE 27, 2023

8 Tips to Get Better Performance & More Life Out of Your Dozer ccapoccia Tue, 06/27/2023 - 18:38 Unexpected machine downtime can cost you time and money. When you’re working on a tight schedule, the last thing you need is for your equipment to break down. Minimize your risks with straightforward dozer maintenance.

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BD+C

JUNE 29, 2023

K-12 school construction: 5 ways strong community relations can lead to success 0 dbarista Thu, 06/29/2023 - 10:59 School Construction When constructing a K-12 school, building positive relationships with the community—including students, parents, school staff and residents—is critical to the success of the project. Here are five ways Skanska puts the community first when building K-12 schools in the Pacific Northwest.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 29, 2023

Costain has struck a deal to cut payments to the company’s pension scheme releasing more cash to invest in operations. Monthly payments to the defined pension scheme had increased to an annual payment of nearly £12m, paid in monthly instalments. But a new deal reached with pension trustees will see the payment cut to £3.3m a year, plus inflationary increases.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 28, 2023

The trade group’s new guidelines provide requirements for many aspects of air system design, installation, operation and maintenance.

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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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JUNE 27, 2023

Making the Most Out of Your Rental Strategy ccapoccia Tue, 06/27/2023 - 19:18 The frequency with which construction businesses turn to equipment rental has progressively increased over the last 15 to 20 years. This is due, in large part, to an improved understanding of the benefits of renting compared to buying equipment. In addition to direct cost savings, renting frees owners and staff to focus on their core business rather than on the logistics of caring for equipment.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 29, 2023

'Trade Secret' Startup Builds Modular Homes out of Ceramic qpurcell Thu, 06/29/2023 - 09:28 A startup called Vantem constructs modular, factory-built homes that are energy efficient and affordable and can withstand extreme weather. Vantem achieves all that, explains founder and CEO Chris Anderson, by using an innovative panel for the floors, walls, and roofs.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 25, 2023

The Australian company that rescued car battery firm Britishvolt has been raided by police investigating alleged tax fraud. The Australian Federal Police swooped on the office of Scale Facilitation on Friday. Scale Facilitation subsidiary Recharge Industries bought Britishvolt out of administration in March and confirmed it wanted to go-ahead with plans to build a £300m car battery plant in Northumberland where main contractor ISG paused construction work last summer when funding dried-up for th

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Construction Dive

JUNE 26, 2023

The Denver-based contractor claims the bank is on the hook for the money since it acted as agent for a construction loan on the troubled project.

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JUNE 27, 2023

Enhancing Safety & Efficiency on the Jobsite ccapoccia Tue, 06/27/2023 - 19:26 Construction sites can be hazardous places, with heavy equipment, machinery and workers constantly operating in close proximity. In this complex environment, any misstep or error can result in severe accidents or injuries. To mitigate these risks on the jobsite, it is crucial for contractors and operators to prioritize safety measures in every aspect of their operations.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 29, 2023

As digital adoption in construction continues to accelerate, companies face new challenges around data. Collection, verification, standardization, and utilization are all vital data processes for every company to implement properly—but where to start? During Autodesk University, Eric sat down with Jit Kee Chin , Executive Vice President and Chief Data Officer at Suffolk Construction, to discuss how companies can properly implement data standardization, how data transformation brings value to eve

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 29, 2023

Domis Construction has taken the contract to build a £125m apartment block in Manchester’s Deansgate area. The Vision development on Whitworth Street has been designed by JM Architects and will comprise 327 one, two and three-bed flats over 37 storeys. The building will also boast a gym, yoga and spin studio, cinema as well as concierge and resident lounge areas.

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