Learn Civil Engineering
JULY 26, 2021
What is a Roof? A Structure covered with a top of the building is usually called a roof which protects the building from Sun, Rain, Snow, and Wind. Generally, roofs are classified into the following categories. Pitched Roof or Sloping Roof Flat or Terraced Roof Curved Roof Shells and Folded plates Pitched Roof or Sloping […].
Construction Business Owner
JULY 26, 2021
Public Relations vs. Content Marketing. Alex Headley. Mon, 07/26/2021 - 07:30. Whether your construction company is a large, international contractor or a small, local firm, publicity can help generate awareness about your business and bring in new customers. The industry never seems to stop, so capitalizing on project progress, company news or industry insights and communicating that information to your audience is key — but how do you go about accomplishing that?
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The Constructor
JULY 26, 2021
Concrete curing never actually stops, and the development of concrete strength continues over time. However, site engineers and contractors must know.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 26, 2021
Building Exit Strategy Expertise. Alex Headley. Mon, 07/26/2021 - 12:32. As a business owner, your days are full. Adding to that the uncertainty the last 16 months have brought to the industry proves you know that both life — and business — can be unpredictable. On top of the day-to-day decisions you make as a leader, the years pass quickly. Before you know it, retirement is not far away.
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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.
Pro Builder
JULY 26, 2021
Can We Make Home Building a Little Less ‘Interesting?’. ibush. Mon, 07/26/2021 - 07:00. Builders are feeling their margins being squeezed. How to respond? Here are 10 suggestions. Scott Sedam, Contributing Editor. There’s an old saying, repeated countless times, yet it warrants another mention these days, “May you live in interesting times.” Fact is, it was a curse. .
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Work Gearz
JULY 26, 2021
Steel toe boots definitely are a pinch for your pockets and you cannot keep buying them after every while, right? But you definitely need to wear them to work everyday and for the very same reason they get damaged earlier than your causal wear shoes and boots! Steel toe boots can face various issues like the cracking of the steel toe caps after suffering an impact, fading of the color of the leather, developing cracks, drying out of the leather, developing creases, wearing off of the sole, thinn
BD+C
JULY 26, 2021
At the close of 2021’s second quarter, analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that the total U.S. construction pipeline stands at 4,787 projects/598,111 rooms, down 14% Year-Over-Year (YOY) by projects from Q2 2020’s 5,582 projects/687,801 rooms. This decline in pipeline totals YOY is largely a result of projects that were delayed in the under construction phase of the pipeline as a result of COVID, now having exited the pipeline and opened.
Pro Builder
JULY 26, 2021
Sellers Say Goodbye to Their Homes, But Not Their Appliances. cbroderick. Mon, 07/26/2021 - 09:47. In today’s housing market, sellers are flexing their upper hand and claiming their appliances, toilets, sinks, and even their backyard fruit trees. One real estate agent calls it greed, but it’s a seller’s world and worn down buyers are living in it. The New York Times says self-cleaning toilets with bidets are a top item sellers have claimed during moves, as are kitchen appliances, likely to avoid
BD+C
JULY 26, 2021
NORR, along with Arup Engineers and erz landscape architects, has designed the UK’s first satellite launch Space Hub in Sutherland, Scotland. The project will see vehicles carrying commercial satellites launched vertically into space for earth observation. NORR is supporting Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) on the venture. The rural and naturally significant site for the $21.8 million project presents numerous challenges.
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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.
Pro Builder
JULY 26, 2021
Home Builder Profitability Reached Highest Level on Record. cbroderick. Mon, 07/26/2021 - 10:00. Last year’s net profit average for builders reached the highest level since management consulting firm The Shinn Group began tracking net income data in 1994. The previous record was set in 2006, but 2020’s net profit average of 11.4% beat out 2006’s levels by just 0.25% and exceeded 2019 income by 1.8%.
BD+C
JULY 26, 2021
Physical therapy can create a whirlwind of emotions. Everyone approaches PT differently. Just as there are many different personalities, there are different approaches to therapy ranging from dutiful to reticent. Through it all, there are the therapists who must operate while coaxing the patients along. Recovery is rarely linear. .
Work Gearz
JULY 26, 2021
If you have Pes Cavus, better known as high arches, you know that this condition can stress the foot’s metatarsus causing pain and creating instability when walking. We found several professionals who do indeed have high arches, and we asked them to test a series of professional work boots to evaluate which are the best for professionals and laborers with this condition.
BD+C
JULY 26, 2021
The Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside, Fla., could be a spark to ignite wholesale revisions to the state’s building codes similar to the effect of Hurricane Andrew.
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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?
Business Facilities
JULY 26, 2021
After relocating its corporate offices to Kentucky from California, lens producer Zeiss Vision Care will create 75 jobs in Hebron, KY. - Read: Zeiss Vision Care Opens New U.S. Headquarters In Kentucky at BusinessFacilities.com.
ENR Construction
JULY 26, 2021
Feds plan fall RFP for dedicated high-frequency passenger line connection between Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa, with 2030 completion projected.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JULY 26, 2021
Unprecedented price increases for a wide range of goods and services used in construction pushed up contractors’ costs by a devastating 26.3% from June 2020 to June 2021, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data. Association officials cautioned that rising materials prices are making it difficult for many construction firms to benefit from the re-opening of the economy, undermining the sector’s ability to add new, high-paying jobs.
ENR Construction
JULY 26, 2021
Scabby — a giant, inflatable rat prominently displayed by unions to protest employers that hire non-union companies — banners and other secondary protests were ruled protected speech by the National Labor Relations Board last week.
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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.
Pro Builder
JULY 26, 2021
Housing Market Outlook: Should Buyers Wait it Out? cbroderick. Mon, 07/26/2021 - 09:42. Should homebuyers consider waiting out the hectic housing market? The answer depends on who you ask. Almost two-thirds of June listings resulted in bidding wars, and buyers continue to sweeten their offers by offering vacations and even crypto, but inventory remains low.
ENR Construction
JULY 26, 2021
Feds set fall RFP for dedicated high-frequency passenger line connection for Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa, with 2030 completion projected.
Work Gearz
JULY 26, 2021
Exposure to noise from the power tools used by carpenters daily is undoubtedly very hazardous to hearing health. Some pros may resist the idea of uncomfortable earplugs or feel that they have worked for so long without hearing protection, that it’s probably too late to matter. However, continued exposure without adequate protection will not only continue to impair your hearing but may worsen conditions like tinnitus.
CivilJungle
JULY 26, 2021
Introduction of 5-Step Approach for an Engineering Manager. Industries can change and new potentials can show up on the business horizon. We guide you on how you can rebrand your engineering enterprise when the market is calling for a change and new solutions. Changes are a part of life that we can depend on. Not necessarily because we like them, but because they happen to all of us.
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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!
ENR Construction
JULY 26, 2021
The challenges of 2020 forced contractors to be nimble, and now regional firms are seeing signs of a promising remainder of 2021.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 26, 2021
Two plumbing contracting companies from different parts of the country share the same belief that in-house training is critical and having fully-trained employees reflects highly on their respective companies.
ENR Construction
JULY 26, 2021
The union protests were ruled protected speech by the National Labor Relations Board last week.
Pro Builder
JULY 26, 2021
Make the ordinary extraordinary with Fypon® decorative millwork. kcichowicz. Mon, 07/26/2021 - 11:13. Whether you’re looking to add definition to a room or complement a home’s architectural details, Fypon decorative millwork is the perfect fit for your next project. From beams to corbels, choose from thousands of beautiful, durable products to enhance every home—inside and out.
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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!
ENR Construction
JULY 26, 2021
Work on $4B of projects is underway despite pandemic ridership falloff, CEO Kevin Corbett told a Transportation Research Forum event.
Pro Builder
JULY 26, 2021
Off-Site Construction in 2020: Small But Poised to Grow. cbroderick. Mon, 07/26/2021 - 10:12. Just 3% of all single-family home construction came from off-site methods, but the National Association of Home Builders expects it to rise in the years ahead. The ongoing skilled labor shortage and lack of affordable housing are two factors the NAHB sees impacting the increase in off-site construction methods.
Pro Builder
JULY 26, 2021
Colorado Permits Reveal New-Home Construction Trend. cbroderick. Mon, 07/26/2021 - 10:04. Single-family construction permits increased 7.6% from 2019 to 2020 statewide in Colorado, and breaking down the permits per county reveals a trend for new-home construction. Nationally, permits increased by 14% annually, and Colorado’s construction activity was the ninth highest in the country.
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