Fri.Jun 12, 2020

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How to Increase Safety & Social Distancing Without Ruining Your Budget

Construction Business Owner

How to Increase Safety & Social Distancing Without Ruining Your Budget. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 06/12/2020 - 09:12. As the construction industry inches closer to fully reopening across the country, worker safety continues to be at the forefront of conversation. While we seem to be getting closer to a return to normal, in the meantime, there will likely be an entirely new normal in which all contractors will have to make adjustments to how they’re used to doing things, at least for a time.

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Delivering Improved Construction Repair Renovation and Maintenance Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

Delivering improved construction repair, renovation, and maintenance outcomes isn’t rocket science. All the tools and services are readily available to facilities management teams, once leadership provide the commitment to support stewardship of the the built environment. Most organizations are mired in the ‘status quo’ of archaic and inefficient methods and personnel who refused to accept change.

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How contractors can protect jobsites from vandalism

Construction Dive

Recent looting incidents across the country are a reminder that contractors should employ commonsense strategies to reduce the risk of their projects being robbed or vandalized, experts say.

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How to find Area of a Location using GIS software? Ex: Dam

The Constructor

How to find the area of a location using GIS software? The post How to find Area of a Location using GIS software? Ex: Dam appeared first on The.

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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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Court rejects bid for OSHA COVID-19 emergency standard

Construction Dive

Construction industry groups applauded the decision regarding a lawsuit from the AFL-CIO requesting a temporary emergency standard to address coronavirus in the workplace.

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Beyond COVID-19 - How To Build Value In Your Construction Business

Contractor Bookkeeping

We've said it before, and we'll say it again – this has been a challenging few months for all of us, but there is no better time to think seriously about your business. We all understand the economy has been tough for construction owners. I know you have made severe adjustments in your lifestyle and your businesses; however, remember this too shall pass because there is nothing new under the sun.

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What is the difference between a Mansion and a Duplex?

The Constructor

What is the difference between a mansion and a duplex? The post What is the difference between a Mansion and a Duplex? appeared first on The.

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FerraTex Solutions Investing Nearly $2M In Virginia Expansion

Business Facilities

The company will establish a new subsidiary operation and create 15 new jobs in Henry County, VA with help from local and state economic development grants. - Read: FerraTex Solutions Investing Nearly $2M In Virginia Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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How will museums change after COVID-19

BD+C

Traditionally, museums have served their communities not only by providing access to culturally significant artifacts, but also by engaging in scholarly activities. But in recent decades, museums have shifted away from research and instead began serving the public through education and entertainment. This shift in visitor-focus has provided some museums with additional revenue stemming from admissions, special events, and venue rentals.

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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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City Of Santa Fe Earns Sustainability Certification

Business Facilities

The New Mexico city is only the second in the world to achieve LEED Gold status under the USGBC's more stringent LEED v4.1 rating system. - Read: City Of Santa Fe Earns Sustainability Certification at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Carbon emission legislation prompts commercial real estate to innovate

BD+C

In response to legislation in New York City, California, Washington, D.C., and other areas, the commercial real estate industry has implemented innovations to boost sustainability. Among the trends embraced by the industry are mass timber, augmented reality, and modular construction. Modular construction has aided construction firms in using less energy on work sites and reducing waste.

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Precast Concrete: Its Types, Advantages, Manufacturing

CivilSeek

What is Precast Concrete? The term precast concrete is applied to individual concrete members of various shapes, which are designed to fit in parts. Read more ?. The post Precast Concrete: Its Types, Advantages, Manufacturing appeared first on CivilSeek.

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An Ancient Adobe Fortress in Iran to be Rehabilitated

Natural Building

The Izadkhast fortress, a Sassanid era (224–651) fortification in southern province of Fars, Iran, will undergo some rehabilitation work soon. A budget of about $50,000 has been allocated to the project, which includes reinforcement of the foundation and exterior walls and covering parts of the fortress with cob material. This fortress was built on the ancient Silk Road and is the first fortress in the world to be made of adobe.

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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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BD+C launches 'The Weekly,' a streaming program for the design and construction industry

BD+C

“The Weekly,” a new fast-paced streaming program featuring expert insights, timely discussion, and industry innovations, launched yesterday, Thursday, June 11, at 1:00 pm Eastern/10:00 am Pacific. Each week, experts in the commercial design and construction sector will be interviewed by the editors of Building Design+Construction. Register for The Weekly.

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Summer Homebuying Season Defies Odds As Prices, Competition Heat Up

Pro Builder

Summer Homebuying Season Defies Odds As Prices, Competition Heat Up. acebulski. Fri, 06/12/2020 - 09:33. The summer homebuying season is heating up as demand skyrockets and home prices soar despite a global pandemic, a recession, and nationwide protests. Realtor.com reports that the median home prices rose 4.3 percent year over year. Low inventory and growing demand are keeping the prices high despite the economic downturn due to state shutdowns.

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Mink Oil Vs Leather Conditioner: Which is Better?

Work Gearz

If treated and maintained in a perfect manner, leather items can remain intact for as long as 5000 years. Researches have proved that the oldest surviving leather is 5,500 years old ! You just need to know the proper ways of maintaining it! Maintaining the leather includes several steps like cleaning, washing, fixing, etc. but most importantly conditioning the leather every three to six months.

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Mortgage Rates Set Record Lows Amid Fears of Second Wave of Coronavirus

Pro Builder

Mortgage Rates Set Record Lows Amid Fears of Second Wave of Coronavirus. acebulski. Fri, 06/12/2020 - 09:35. Mortgage rates dipped below 3 percent on June 11, setting an all-time low. But the reason for crazy low interest rates may not be something to cheer about. CNBC reports that fears of a second wave of COVID-19 are pushing rates down again after they were poised to start climbing as the economy recovers from economic fallout of the pandemic.

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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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Friday Feedback: Face coverings on the jobsite

Construction Dive

Construction Dive wants to know: What do readers think about the need for face coverings at work?

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How Do You Value Home Design?

Pro Builder

How Do You Value Home Design? acebulski. Fri, 06/12/2020 - 09:37. A picture is worth a thousand words– – but how about a thousand dollars? For a set of good floor plans, it is worth that and more, according to Housing Design Matters. Home building and designing professionals know the worth of well-designed architectural plans, but getting homebuyers to invest money into the idea can be a challenge.

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6 must reads for the AEC industry today: June 12, 2020

BD+C

1. How will museums change after COVID-19 (SmithGroup) . "This new environment may herald innovative economic models and change the way we think about museum design.".

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New Yorkers Flee the City to Escape Pandemic, Protests 

Pro Builder

New Yorkers Flee the City to Escape Pandemic, Protests . acebulski. Fri, 06/12/2020 - 09:42. Between the pandemic and recent protests, some New Yorkers have had their fill of the Big Apple and cannot move to the suburbs fast enough. Realtors are reporting an influx of city dwellers to homes in suburbs on Long Island and north of the city, and the competition for a quiet, suburban home is stiff as bidding wars erupt over homes with offices perfect for the new normal of remote work.

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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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Liebherr Opens Expanded HQ in Virginia

Construction Equipment

Liebherr USA has officially moved into its newly expanded campus in Newport News, Virginia.

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How Just-in-Time Land Deals Help Manage Cash Flow

Pro Builder

How Just-in-Time Land Deals Help Manage Cash Flow. ibush. Fri, 06/12/2020 - 05:00. Why putting too many financial eggs in a long-term land basket may not be the most nimble move for home builders right now. Justin Onorato. . The home building industry has historically benefited from advancements in building materials, technological innovation , long-term mortgage financing, and government support.

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What is Chain Surveying (Principles, Procedure, Method, Instrument)

Construction Cost Estimating

Among the different strategies for surveying, the usually utilized strategy is called chain surveying. For less exact works chain is utilized while, for progressively exact and exact work different kinds of surveys are utilized. Standards of Chain Surveying : The rule of chain surveying is to give a skeleton structure of straight lines, which can be plotted to scale if the lengths of these lines are pre-decided either with a chain or a surveying tape.

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