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How to Minimize Risk on Your Construction Site

Construction Junkie

The following is a guest article by SentrifForce. SentriForce is a leading provider of managed video surveillance. With intelligent, scalable, and effective security services, you can minimize risk and keep your assets secure. It’s a morbid statistic, but the construction industry experiences more workplace deaths than any other. With so many potential hazards, heavy-duty machinery, and power tools, it’s perhaps not surprising that serious accidents are relatively commonplace.

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5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Contractor

Construction Marketing

While we may all try our hand at a DIY project from time to time, there are certain projects that are just too complex for a novice to handle successfully. When it comes time to find a professional for a building job, we all want to find a good contractor to get the job done to the highest standard, and at a price that won’t break the bank. With so many contractors available, it’s hard to know who to choose.

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Viewpoint Customer Success Story: B&D Industries Navigates Unexpected Changes, Delivers Project in Just 25 Days

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How connected, cloud-based construction software allowed a contractor to easily complete a challenging project in just 25 days.

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WeatherBuild: AI-Based Solution for Construction During Extreme Weather Events

The Constructor

Weather is an important factor in the planning, design, and execution of a construction project. It has varied and extensive impacts on the result of.

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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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FDRsafety Daily Report

FDR Safety

Powered by Formstack. The post FDRsafety Daily Report appeared first on FDRsafety.

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A new condo tower in Brooklyn lets residents swim in the clouds

BD+C

Extell Development Company’s first project in Brooklyn, N.Y., features the highest infinity pool in the Western Hemisphere, 680 ft above ground level.

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Wellness Features Pay Off for Remodels, Sales, and New Homes

Pro Builder

Wellness Features Pay Off for Remodels, Sales, and New Homes. cbroderick. Tue, 05/25/2021 - 09:26. As Americans become more attuned to wellness within their homes, properties with wellness features are selling faster and for more money, according to Zillow. To discover which wellness features are most attractive to buyers, Zillow analyzed 220 features and 1.4 million home sales from last year.

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International Energy Agency lays out roadmap to net zero

BD+C

The International Energy Agency (IEA) published its first comprehensive roadmap to net-zero emissions by 2050. Many governments use IEA’s modeling and conclusions as input for policy decisions. Much of the document’s focus is on energy generation and a transition to cleaner forms of transportation, but building efficiency is also included.

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A Quarter of Existing Homes Sold in April Went to All-Cash Buyers

Pro Builder

A Quarter of Existing Homes Sold in April Went to All-Cash Buyers. cbroderick. Tue, 05/25/2021 - 09:16. A quarter of existing home sales in April were all cash, leaving first-time buyers with little leverage during the most competitive spring buying season in 50 years. According to data from the National Association of Realtors, the share of all-cash offers reached 25% last month, compared to 15% in 2020 and 20% in 2019.

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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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AIA honors cutting-edge designs with 2021 Education Facility Design Award

BD+C

The American Institute of Architects' (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) is recognizing 11 projects for state-of-the-art designs of schools and learning centers.

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Administration, California Agree to Build 4.6 GW of Pacific Offshore Wind

ENR Construction

Defense Dept., long a project opponent, will allow leases in two areas, while state vows $20M to expedite permits, port work and floating turbine platform approvals; at least 380 turbines are envisioned.

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Old Dominion Freight Line To Grow In Delaware 

Business Facilities

The North American LTL motor carrier will invest more than $13.6 million to establish a new service center in Northern Delaware. - Read: Old Dominion Freight Line To Grow In Delaware at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Bechtel Tapped to Design Natural Gas-to-Gasoline Plant in Texas

ENR Construction

After Bechtel completes the FEED contract, it will deliver a lump-sum price proposal for engineering, procurement and construction of the facility.

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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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Doug Woods, DPR Construction's cofounder, dead at 70

BD+C

Doug Woods, cofounder of Redwood City, Calif.-based DPR Construction , passed away peacefully at his home on May 19, according to a statement released by the company. He was 70 years old. The cause of death and the names of family survivors were not immediately available.

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Administration, Calif. Agree to Build 4.6 GW of Pacific Offshore Wind

ENR Construction

Defense Dept., long a project opponent, will allow leases in two areas, while state vows $20M to expedite permits, port work and floating turbine platform approvals; at least 380 turbines are envisioned.

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Video: Meet the Team with Paula Przybylski

Stok

Get to know Paula Przybylski as she shares her background, what she does as a Healthy Materials and Carbon Specialist, and how teams can cut through the noise to prioritize healthy materials on their projects for greater impact. The post Video: Meet the Team with Paula Przybylski appeared first on Stok.

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Houston, Harris County Passed Over in $1B Round of Federal Harvey Relief Funding

ENR Construction

Office’s process for awarding federal Hurricane Harvey relief funding after neither local government made the cut in a $1 billion round of assistance, even though city and county contend they bore the brunt of the 2017 storm.

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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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3 Takeaways from Living Future 2021

Stok

Once again, Living Future 2021 convened a brilliant group of thought leaders and practitioners to discuss the intersection of climate, health, and equity in the built environment. Centered around the theme of inclusion and unity, the 15th annual Living Future conference showcased big ideas across the realms of public policy, private sector leadership, and community-driven solutions to the most pressing challenges in real estate.

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Rental Construction Accounts for 96% of Multifamily Starts

Pro Builder

Rental Construction Accounts for 96% of Multifamily Starts. cbroderick. Tue, 05/25/2021 - 09:22. Multifamily rental construction starts remained at historic highs during the first quarter of 2021, with for-sale units making up just 4% of total multifamily starts. The share of rental multifamily construction has exceeded 90% since about 2010, according to data from the National Association of Home Builders.

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Stop Asian Hate: Stok’s Commitment to Action

Stok

To our community: Stok’s purpose is to boldly catalyze an environmentally restorative and socially equitable world. Any form of hate or racism is in direct opposition to our core reason for being. In Stok’s ongoing commitment to antiracism, we condemn all hate against Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and stand in solidarity and action to pave an equitable way forward.

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Without Cars, This Neighborhood’s Streets Will Be ‘More Recreative,’ Says Design Firm

Pro Builder

Without Cars, This Neighborhood’s Streets Will Be ‘More Recreative,’ Says Design Firm. cbroderick. Tue, 05/25/2021 - 09:34. By eliminating parking from the streets of its upcoming Hamburg neighborhood, a Dutch design firm says more respect will be given to residents. The neighborhood is not entirely car-free, just street parking-free, says design firm Karres en Brands.

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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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Innovator Doug Woods, the D in DPR Construction, Dies at Age 70

ENR Construction

Consensus-builder Doug Woods, the D in DPR Construction, died on May 19 at age 70. Considered an enlightened leader, Woods was a 2012 ENR Newsmaker for fostering collaboration, innovation and technology in construction.

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How to Improve Remote Workforce Communications by Eliminating Spreadsheets

Construction Business Owner

Promote to rotator No. Rotator Image. Status of webinar Upcoming. Morgan Construction shares its experience & tips for streamlining processes. Thu, 06/24/2021 - 12:00. 11 a.m. CST. registration. The construction sector is firmly amid a digital revolution. It’s embracing process automation tools to drive cross-organizational process optimization, comply more easily, eliminate paper-based tasks, and empower a remote workforce. .

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Administration, Calif. Agree to Accelerate 4.6 GW of Pacific Offshore Wind

ENR Construction

The Defense Dept., a major project opponent, will allow leases in two areas, while state vows $20M to expedite permits, port work and floating turbine platform approvals.

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5 Best Short Sleeve Work Shirts for Hot Weather

Work Gearz

Yes, short sleeve shirts have made a comeback, and yes, they are stylish. Short-sleeve work shirts are undoubtedly considered casual but for professional tradesmen or laborers, this doesn’t present a problem when on the job. For management, however, it may. Since the short sleeve dress shirt doesn’t exist, and we can’t imagine a short sleeve shirt with a tie, top management will have to wait for casual Friday to wear one.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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Administration, Calif., Agree to Push 4.6 GW of Pacific Offshore Wind

ENR Construction

Defense Dept., long a project opponent, will allow leases in two areas, while state vows $20M to expedite permits, port work and floating turbine platform approvals.

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23 Different Types of Doors

CivilJungle

Introduction of Doors. Doors are an important part of the buildings which provide entrance and exit in the building. The door is defined as an openable barrier or a Framework which is made up of steel , aluminum, wood , or a combination of these all materials. In this article, we are discussing the various types of doors based on their materials, location, operation of the door, method of construction , and arrangement of doors.

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Still Time to be Recognized Among the Midwest's Top Contractors

ENR Construction

ENR Midwest has extended its Midwest Top Contractors deadline and the preliminary list of firms shows a strong business year despite the challenges of COVID-19.