Trash Racks: Types, Installation, and Maintenance
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Trash racks are metal structures installed in the intake system of hydroelectric power plants to prevent the entrance of large debris, which can.
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Outstanding Women in Construction 2021
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
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Construction Program Portfolio Management
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Construction Program Portfolio Management provides significant advantages to project management. What’s the difference? Program management applies a robust process to each project and/or work order. This programmatic approach mitigates miscommunication, waste, and change orders. The net result is 90%+ of repair, renovation, sustainability, and new builds are completed in a quality manner, on-time, and on-budget.
Labor Shortage Causing Housing Crisis Across U.S.
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Labor Shortage Causing Housing Crisis Across U.S. ldeakins. Fri, 11/05/2021 - 09:46. What a lack of skilled construction workers means for a market with limited supply and record-breaking prices. A skilled labor shortage across the U.S. is reaching a crisis level, says the NAHB, but in order to meet rising consumer demands, 740,000 new workers will need to be hired per year for the next three years despite a gain of just over 100,000 in the past year. .
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
Selecting a Job Order Contracting Solution
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Experience working with Contractors of all sizes – Four BT, LLC (4BT) is a certified veteran-owned small business (Veterans Administration), and fully understands the needs of smaller contractors when working with government organizations for the first time and on an ongoing basis. As a small business ourselves, we know what smaller contractors face and have experience meeting their needs and have experience building their capabilities.
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Big October Jobs Gain Drops Construction's Unemployment Rate to Lowest Mark Since 2019
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The industry added 44,000 jobs in October, with hiring by nonresidential specialty contractors leading the way.
Behind the Build: Interview with Justin Lipsey, VDC Technical Leader, SSOE
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NOVEMBER 5, 2021
The importance of hard work and thinking big cannot be understated, especially in the world of modern design and construction. These are the very things that lead to growth, innovation, and career success, which is why it’s essential that we strive to embody these traits in our day-to-day lives. One person who’s doing just that is Justin Lipsey , VDC Technical Leader at SSOE. .
Video: The value of an impartial spec review for your backup power system? Invaluable
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NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Engineers aren’t engine people. That’s where CK Power comes in. Our complimentary spec review service helps you mitigate risks by putting expert eyes on your MEP documents. We’ll clean it up, identify gaps, make suggestions, consider current regulations and finesse the installation details of your project within 24-hours. This helps you avoid future headaches such as: Wasted time fielding requests for interpretation (RFIs) and writing addenda.
What Would You Tell Your Rookie Self, Vol. 2
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
What Would You Tell Your Rookie Self, Vol. 2. ldeakins. Fri, 11/05/2021 - 07:46. Industry professionals share tips and tricks that only come with experience. On Horizon TV this week: Jacklyn Graniczny of Sublime Homes and Ashley Kent of Kent Homes rewind to their first year in home building and share what advice they would give their rookie selves with the experience and knowledge they've gained in the industry.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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What Do the 4 Numbers on Gloves Mean?
Work Gearz
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Industrial-grade gloves and most other types of gloves usually have 4 numbers mentioned on them. Whether or not you paid attention is one thing, but these numbers are very significant when it comes to determining how safe, abrasion-resistant, tear-resistant, blade cut resistant, and puncture-resistant your gloves are. . Various manufacturers promise utmost protection and how their gloves are the best.
IECC Report Shows Warming Climate Across U.S.
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
IECC Report Shows Warming Climate Across U.S. ldeakins. Fri, 11/05/2021 - 09:32. Here are the regions reporting the most substantial changes. The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) reveals warming climates in various counties across the United States, with the upper Midwest reporting the biggest warming changes. Major climate changes were also found in states like Wisconsin and Michigan, which are seeing higher temperatures compared to other regions which have stayed the same sin
Construction RFI: A Comprehensive Guide [And Template]
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
An Ultimate Guide to Improving RFIs in Construction. Request for information, or colloquially known as a construction RFI. You know they happen, but you probably don’t like them, you don’t like losing time over them and paying for them. But as certain as death and taxes, RFIs are a necessity in the construction industry. Although there are ways to keep RFIs low, many contractors don’t avail themselves of these options, and therefore end up paying through the nose and reducing their bottom line d
Buyers Blame Bidding Wars for Lack of Market Success
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Buyers Blame Bidding Wars for Lack of Market Success. ldeakins. Fri, 11/05/2021 - 09:37. Low affordability, lack of supply, and competitive bidding wars are keeping prospective buyers at bay. After a competitive year for the housing market, those still searching for a home are reporting bidding wars as the top reason for their lack of home buying success.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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The True Cost of Not Having a Data Strategy
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
In any workplace, good decisions drive good outcomes. In construction, those outcomes can vary from staying on schedule to facing major time and cost over-runs. But decision makers are now contending with more complex projects and shorter timelines than ever before. In fact, four in five APAC construction professionals say schedule compression is fueling the need to make more rapid decisions, according to Autodesk Construction Cloud’s new Harnessing The Data Advantage In Construction report.
Metropolitan Migration Patterns Show Some Cities Growing at the Expense of Others
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NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Metropolitan Migration Patterns Show Some Cities Growing at the Expense of Others. ldeakins. Fri, 11/05/2021 - 09:42. How one city’s loss is another’s gain. Intercity moves across the United States are seeing more metro residents flocking to areas with warmer climates, causing major cities like Los Angeles and New York to experience slight population losses, The New York Times reports.
Architect Norman Foster Tells COP26: Change 'Traditional' City Design to Combat Climate Change
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
"Global warming is a design issue. We have the ability, we have the brains, we have the technology," noted UK-based designer told attendees in global summit panel with Biden climate envoy John Kerry.
Finally, House Approves $1T Infrastructure Funding Package
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
The vote is the final congressional approval for the bill, which now goes to President Biden for signature.
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Finally, House Approves $1T Infrastructure Funding Package
ENR Construction
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The vote is the final congressional approval and now goes to Biden for his signature.
Architect Norman Foster Tells COP26: Change 'Traditional' City Design to Combat Climate Change
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