Fri.May 19, 2023

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Construction quality management 101: Everything you should know

Lets Build

Quality is an essential aspect of any construction project and must be a critical consideration from start to finish. The contractor must adhere to the project specifications while considering quality standards, such as ASTM, ANSI, ACI, and AWS. This is where construction quality management comes in. To that end, project mangers must have a construction quality management system.

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Maximizing Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings: Tips and Tricks

The Constructor

Cutting energy costs for commercial buildings can be a challenging task. From heating and cooling to lighting and appliances, energy consumption in commercial buildings is often quite high. But with the right strategies and technologies, you can reduce energy costs and maximize efficiency. In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits of energy efficiency, some tips […] The post Maximizing Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings: Tips and Tricks appeared first on The Constructor.

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Visionary apartment owner Sam Zell dies at 81

Construction Dive

Multifamily leaders share memories of the real estate trailblazer known as “the grave dancer” for his ability to revive struggling properties.

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How To Increase Your Construction Business Profit In Three Months

Contractor Bookkeeping

Sales and profit are two very different things – as a construction business owner, you can find yourself without the cash to pay bills despite making sales you knew were profitable. You may also be startled to discover that solid cash flows from sales deliver little profit. A cash flow forecast tracks cash flowing in and out of your business. The timing of these flows enables you to identify cash-rich and cash-lean periods.

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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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Disney nixes plans to build $1B Orlando office campus

Construction Dive

Even as it canceled its Lake Nona development, the company said it still plans to spend billions on new projects in Florida.

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Water industry pledges £10bn spend to stem sewage spills

Construction Enquirer

Water companies have pledged to invest £10bn to reduce waste outflows after apologising for dumping billions of litres of sewage in rivers and seas To put things right, the industry is planning to make the largest ever investment in storm overflows as part of a major programme to reduce spills. If approved by regulators, water companies aim to deliver a massive transformation programme across 350,000 miles of sewer.

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Construction costs push JE Dunn jail project price up 17%

Construction Dive

Rising materials costs caused a delay on the $301 million detention center in Kansas City.

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Canada's Largest Battery Storage Facility Planned in Ontario

ENR Construction

EPC contractor and equity investor Aecon plans to begin construction on the Oneida Battery Storage project this year, following Canada's adoption in March of new clean energy investment credits.

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NAHB Shares New Mental Health Resources for Home Building Professionals

Pro Builder

NAHB Shares New Mental Health Resources for Home Building Professionals ldeakins Fri, 05/19/2023 - 10:41 NAHB recently announced its new pilot program to promote mental health awareness in the home building industry For the past several years, NAHB has been engaged in a sustained Member Mental Health and Wellbeing Initiative seeking to change the culture and reduce the stigma in the construction industry around mental health awareness by providing resources specifically tailored to home building

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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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Novel W. Va. Iron-Air Battery Plant Building Team Is Named

ENR Construction

Massachusetts energy storage company Form Energy will start foundation work in June on the previously announced $760-million manufacturing factory on a former steel mill site.

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Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity Teams up With Local HBA for Affordable Housing Project

Pro Builder

Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity Teams up With Local HBA for Affordable Housing Project ldeakins Fri, 05/19/2023 - 10:59 Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity is working with the Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association to construct two new affordable homes for low-income families Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity recently announced “Hacienda Build,” a joint building project with members of the Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association, which was initiated at the end of March, the Albuquerque Journal reports.

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Novel W. Va. Iron-Air Battery Factory Construction Team Named

ENR Construction

A Massachusetts energy storage company now is starting work on a previously announced $760- million manufacturing plant in Weirton, W.V.

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Why Every Home Builder Needs a Strong Brand Guide

Pro Builder

Why Every Home Builder Needs a Strong Brand Guide ibush Fri, 05/19/2023 - 08:00 Using a brand guide will help your team communicate and execute your company's brand vision so you present a consistent, authentic brand identity and stand out from the crowd While you may have heard the term "brand standards," do you know what that really means? Your brand standards are not the same as your brand's design assets—its logo design, color palette, typography, and so on—according to The Bokka Group, a cu

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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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Virginia TBM Projects Mark Progress

ENR Construction

The tunnel boring machine “Chessie” has made headway in drilling a new tube for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel in Virginia.

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REHAU Donates Rauvisio Surface to Renovate Group Home Kitchen

Pro Builder

REHAU Donates Rauvisio Surface to Renovate Group Home Kitchen ldeakins Fri, 05/19/2023 - 10:02 Polymer-based surfaces manufacturer REHAU recently donated its RAUVISIO terra Harvest Walnut surface to upgrade the kitchen in David’s House Ministries adult foster care home David’s House Ministries adult foster care home in Wyoming, Mich. encompasses five group homes with 52 residents and more than 70 staff members.

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How to Replace A Fence Post Without Removing Concrete?

CivilJungle

How to Replace A Fence Post Without Removing Concrete? Replacing a fence post can be a daunting task, especially if the post is set in concrete.

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City of San Antonio Receives Funding for 14 New Affordable Housing Projects

Pro Builder

City of San Antonio Receives Funding for 14 New Affordable Housing Projects ldeakins Fri, 05/19/2023 - 10:26 The San Antonio City Council is voting on a number of upcoming affordable housing projects funded by a 2022 local housing bond and federal grants The City of San Antonio is set to receive $32.1 million from a local housing bond and some federal grants, which will be used to build 14 new affordable housing projects, the San Antonio Report says.

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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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Five Minutes With Michael Lloyd, IMC Construction President

ENR Construction

Michael Lloyd was recently appointed president at IMC Construction.

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How One Airbnb Host Is Working to Resolve a Rental Affordability Crisis

Pro Builder

How One Airbnb Host Is Working to Resolve a Rental Affordability Crisis ldeakins Fri, 05/19/2023 - 09:42 Rather than renting her Atlanta tiny home to tourists for short-term stays, Precious Price is providing affordable housing to long-term tenants For young property owners and entrepreneurs like Precious Price, short-term rental platforms like Airbnb and VRBO offer a pathway to build significant wealth, but by renting property to tourists rather than long-term renters, rental hosts are also ex

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California Moves to Streamline Infrastructure Project Approvals

ENR Construction

Gov. Gavin Newsom May 19 executive order creates an “infrastructure strike team” to identify and expedite key projects, and his plan for a legislative package would further reduce time to move them from planning to construction.

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Calif. Governor Creates Team to Streamline Infrastructure Projects

ENR Construction

Gov. Gavin Newsom also shared plans for a legislative package aimed at further cutting down on the time it takes for infrastructure projects to go from planning to construction.

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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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Contractors to Build Thame Valley Viaduct for UK High-speed Rail Line

ENR Construction

Supplier Grupo Pacadar is casting modular piers for the 2,890-ft-long viaduct.