Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 13, 2022

Every day you make financial decisions about your company, which affect how successful and sustainable your construction business is. If you're responsible for the bookkeeping and all the paper management (bills, receipts, estimates, invoices), you could be making errors that affect your decisions. Because of an incorrect decimal place, you may think that you have more money in the bank than you do.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 11, 2022

Cranes are essential to any major construction project, providing safe and efficient on-site transportation of heavy materials. In fact, most major construction projects would either be too dangerous or outright impossible without the help of cranes. However, the success of your construction project can only be guaranteed if you choose the right crane.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 10, 2022

5 Questions with E.R. Snell’s Justin Snell on how his company addressed a data security breach and why it modernized to protect the business.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 13, 2022

4 Ways to Improve Sustainable Construction. How project management software can tackle sustainability challenges & increase productivity & profitability in the process. Greg Ragsdale. Fri, 05/13/2022 - 14:32. It’s no secret that modern construction has problematic effects on the environment. Millions of tons of construction and demolition waste goes directly into landfills.

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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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The Constructor

MAY 7, 2022

A high-performance building envelope constitutes all the elements of a building’s outer shell that allows high-level control over different variables.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 12, 2022

We continue our series on the recent changes in the UK Naming Conventions, and how IS0 19650 differs from previous BIM standards.

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Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Most construction companies, project managers , and contractors will deal with preliminaries in their construction contracts. These preliminaries, also called prelims, cover costs for an entire construction project—not for specific work sections or activities. We’ll define preliminaries in construction, discuss what prelims are, and gain an understanding of what preliminary costs are included in a construction contract.

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The Constructor

MAY 7, 2022

H-beams and I-beams are beams made of structural steel extensively used in construction applications.

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Business Facilities

MAY 13, 2022

In North Carolina, four expansion projects announced in the past week will bring a total of more than 530 new jobs to Cabarrus, Gaston, Nash and Scotland counties.

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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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Civiconcepts

MAY 13, 2022

Privacy Fence If you want to keep the backyard, the lawn is protected from the prying eyes of neighbours or other strangers people in the case installation of Privacy fencing … What Is A Privacy Fence | How To Install Privacy Fence | Best Privacy Fence Materials Read More ».

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Pro Builder

MAY 13, 2022

Weekly Inventory Up Year-Over-Year for the First Time Since 2019. ldeakins. Fri, 05/13/2022 - 09:57. Housing inventory is slowly climbing as buyer demand, home sales slow due to mortgage rate hikes. After bottoming out throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, active housing inventory recorded its first gain since 2019 at the start of May, though homes for sale are still limited nationwide, the CalculatedRisk Newsletter reports.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 13, 2022

Technology makes it easier to handle projects effectively and efficiently. Yet, improving technology usage has not always been a high priority in the construction industry. Now, we’re seeing a paradigm shift where construction teams are embracing technology for its ability to increase visibility and communication in the field. Adam Engelbrecht , Technical Support II at Baker Triangle , is taking the lead in handling this influx of technology and all its capabilities.

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Business Facilities

MAY 10, 2022

Arrowhead will receive up to $16M in tax increment financing from the city of Verona, and up to $2.5M in tax credits from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).

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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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Learn Civil Engineering

MAY 11, 2022

There are different types of windows, if we say in a simple language, a window is an opening to serve the purpose of ventilation, sunlight, etc. now considering technically, it is a space made in the wall of a house starting from sill level to ending at lintel level which provides sufficient ventilation & sunlight […].

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Pro Builder

MAY 13, 2022

Builders and Developers Report Tighter Credit in the First Quarter of 2022. ldeakins. Fri, 05/13/2022 - 10:09. Availability of credit for land acquisition and development worsened at the start of 2022, builders say . Builders reported tighter credit during the first quarter of 2022, causing a slight dip in the average loan-to-value ratio for pre-sold and speculative single-family construction as well as land development and acquisition, NAHB Eye on Housing reports.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 12, 2022

Wierts BV are a construction partner specialising in conversions, maintenance and renovation projects operating in the Limburg region of the Netherlands. Supporting housing developers to manage, maintain and upgrade their housing stock, Wierts support all aspects of asset management. . Frank Bijsmans, Project Planner at Wierts BV supports the projects division of the company to undertake energy upgrades and renovations.

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Civiconcepts

MAY 7, 2022

What Is Measure Tape? A Measure Tape is a tool used for dimension measurement. The measure tape is widely used to measure length, width and height and it is made … How To Read Measure Tape | Reading A Tape Measure | Measuring Tape Reading Read More ».

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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.

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Learn Civil Engineering

MAY 8, 2022

Brickbat Coba Brick bat Coba is a traditional method of waterproofing. It is effective only for a short period but it is good for thermal insulation. These are mainly used in areas having annual rainfall higher than average areas. This proofing is done by providing a slant or tilted slope to the RCC roof so […].

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Pro Builder

MAY 12, 2022

Architectural Trend: The Future of Siding is Low-Maintenance. kcichowicz. Thu, 05/12/2022 - 11:04. With homelife being redefined, anything that reduces upkeep and brings enduring beauty is a welcome relief. And Millennials, who now are the largest generation in American, want an active lifestyle with homes that feature low-maintenance spaces in vibrant communities.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 11, 2022

A digital replica can breathe ‘life’ into a project, and the resulting built asset. This proposition has driven our BIM adoption and implementation journey for the past two decades. Our journey has shown us the importance of data and information management and how a model-centric way of working can improve how we design, construct, and manage a built asset.

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Civiconcepts

MAY 7, 2022

What Are Hardwood Trees? Hardwood tree means that leaves are falling off in autumn season and through spring season tree remains leave less, also the hardwood produces a nut and … 15 Types of Hardwood Trees | What Are Hardwood Trees | Hardwood Trees List | Top Hardwood Trees for House Construction? Read More ».

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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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Learn Civil Engineering

MAY 8, 2022

In the earlier article, we discussed different types of construction equipment, in this article, we will discuss the Advantages and Disadvantages of Construction Equipment. Advantages of Construction Equipment Boost output by using the most effective and efficient approaches as work progresses. Lower overall construction costs, particularly for large projects.

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Pro Builder

MAY 10, 2022

Builders Report Slower Demand and Drop in Investor Activity in April. ldeakins. Tue, 05/10/2022 - 10:32. Rising mortgage rates are finally leaving a mark on the home building sector, where demand from buyers is winding down. Builders across the country reported a drop in demand for new construction in April, a possible consequence of interest rate hikes creating an unaffordable landscape for prospective buyers.

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Jobsite with Procore

MAY 9, 2022

Every construction leader strives to improve job site safety, but actually achieving it requires vision, compassion, and careful planning. Executing successful safety programs begins with leaders who care about the well-being of their workers. .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 11, 2022

At the end of April, we took part in Rebuild Madrid – the leading innovation event for the building industry in Spain. Attendees from all corners of construction came together in Madrid to share insights about digital transformation and the role construction plays in Spain’s sustained economic growth. The dynamic three-day event was jam-packed with everything from industry presentations, in-depth master classes to live networking with leading construction influencers.

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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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Learn Civil Engineering

MAY 10, 2022

Salt finish concrete Salt finish concrete: It is a surface finishing concrete work in which the surface of the concrete surface is embedded with salt crystals. The salt crystals are embedded into the surface using a roller or afloat. The salt crystals embedded in the concrete are washed out with a stream of water after […].

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Pro Builder

MAY 11, 2022

The Popular Features Homeowners Didn’t Know They Needed. ldeakins. Wed, 05/11/2022 - 10:49. Some uncommon home amenities could prove to be surprising necessities when put to the test, says Housing Design Matters. While some home features are left unused and others are an absent necessity for homeowners, several amenities that may at first seem impractical or unnecessary can be surprisingly helpful in the long run.

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Business Facilities

MAY 11, 2022

The remarkable story of how Santa Rosa County, FL turned a devastating economic disaster into unprecedented growth and job creation.

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