The Constructor
OCTOBER 30, 2020
The construction industry makes a profit or loss based on the visibility of the works performed on the job site. In this sense, one should have the.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Purina's new Williamsburg, OH factory will support the company's long-term growth and employ more than 300 people by 2024. - Read: Nestlé Purina PetCare To Invest $550M In New Ohio Factory at BusinessFacilities.com.
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The Constructor
OCTOBER 30, 2020
The doubly reinforced concrete beam design may be required when a beam’s cross-section is limited because of architectural or other considerations.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Advanced health and medical technology company Vigilent Labs will create more than 400 new jobs in Charleston County, SC. - Read: Vigilent Labs Investing $104.6M In South Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Pro Builder
OCTOBER 30, 2020
4 Ways to Reduce Construction Costs. mbeirne. Fri, 10/30/2020 - 06:00. Despite the financial curveballs 2020 has thrown, demand for housing is strong and many home builders are scrambling to keep pace, especially those coming off of construction shutdowns in their states. The increase in construction projects around the country has led to more demand for raw materials, which has driven up cost for builders.
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ENR Construction
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Two of five charged with accepting bribes agreed to cooperate with authorities; a former state politician and two others pleaded not guilty.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Luminar Technologies has partnered with Daimler Trucks to enable “highly automated trucking starting on highways,” according to the company.
Natural Building
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Clayworks brand is now offering what they call Rammed Earth Finishes that are designed to create earthy wall finishes that resemble rammed earth. This can be used on internal walls and is made entirely from natural earthen matterials. “Made, like the real thing, from 100 per cent natural clays, minerals, sands and colored with natural earth pigments, this surface material is able to achieve the authenticity and feel of monolithic rammed earth,” explained Clayworks.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Photo © Chad Davies. by Edie Sonne Hall. From an environmental point of view, it is widely known buildings matter, as they consume nearly half the energy produced in the United States, use three-quarters of the electricity, and account for nearly half of all carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions. The magnitude of their impacts is the driving force behind many initiatives to improve tomorrow’s structures—from energy regulations and government procurement policies to green building rating systems and p
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BD+C
OCTOBER 30, 2020
This week on The Weekly show, BD+C editors spoke with leaders from AGC of America, Charles Pankow Foundation, and Silva Consultants on three topics: . • Video surveillance cameras in multifamily housing: Tips and best practices. • Coronavirus impacts and implications for construction. • The whats and whys of construction industry research. . WATCH THE SEGMENTS ON DEMAND BELOW. .
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 30, 2020
September Ends 4-Month Spree of Increased Pending Home Sales. cbroderick. Fri, 10/30/2020 - 09:49. A drop in pending home sales for September may be a signal that rising home prices are too much for buyers. CNBC says the number of signed contracts on existing homes dropped 2.2% from August to September, according to stats from the National Association of Realtors.
Civiconcepts
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Conventional cement concrete is a heavy building material. For structures such as multi-story buildings, it is desirable to reduce the dead loads. Lightweight Concrete is.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 30, 2020
AARP: Majority of Older Adults Do Not Reside in 'Livable' Communities. cbroderick. Fri, 10/30/2020 - 09:54. A new AARP and Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies report found most older adults do not reside in livable communities, and there are large gaps in who can access these communities. AARP rates neighborhoods based on its livability index, which takes being a homeowner or renter, whether they have a disability, by race/ethnicity, and income into account.
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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?
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Former Los Angeles World Airways executive discusses airport construction in a post-COVID world.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Spooky Sounds at Night? Call the Ghostbusters: Builders. cbroderick. Fri, 10/30/2020 - 10:14. Cold rooms sending shivers down your spine, creaking staircases, even sounds of shuffling through the house—it must mean a home is haunted, right? One builder says all those spooky sounds are just problems in need of a quick fix. According to the Sun, 32% of homeowners believe they live in a haunted house.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Haugland Group, Turnagain Marine Construction, DP Electric honored for leading 2020 construction projects, innovations.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Banks Step In to Shrink Black Homeownership Gap. cbroderick. Fri, 10/30/2020 - 10:34. More banks are rolling out initiatives in order to bolster historically low homeownership rates for minorities. In Washington, DC, one firefighter and his family were able to purchase a home with the help from Chase Bank’s Chase Homebuyer Grant, according to the Washington Post.
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ENR Construction
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Two of five men charged with accepting bribes agreed to cooperate with authorities.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Rugged Mobility Solutions as Tough as Your Crew. How running mobile apps on rugged mobile devices is essential for sustaining your construction business. Greg Ragsdale. Fri, 10/30/2020 - 07:07. When it comes to using technology on construction jobsites, smartphones are at the center of the action. In a recent study of construction pros, nearly 93% of respondents said they more often used smartphones for their work than laptops and tablets.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Builder Confidence for 55+ Housing Hits Record High. cbroderick. Fri, 10/30/2020 - 10:03. Builder confidence for the single-family 55 and up housing market hit a record high this past quarter. During the first quarter of 2020, builder confidence in this sector dramatically decreased to just below 40. Any number above 50 shows positive confidence. According to the National Association of Home Builders, confidence for this sector hit 83, up 18 points from the second quarter of 2020.
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