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A Compact Guide To Construction Fasteners

Construction Marketing

Fasteners play an essential role in the world of construction. These small components connect materials to form structures, equipment, and other industry essentials. Different kinds are used to secure, attach, and hold parts together in various settings and circumstances. . They usually come in two kinds: permanent and non-permanent. Some examples of permanent fasteners include nails and rivets, while non-permanent ones include screws and pins. .

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What are Floodwalls?

The Constructor

Floodwalls are flood-control concrete structures designed to block water from rising and seeping into buildings and other structures. These flood barriers help to contain water from lakes, rivers, or other waterways if they rise to abnormal levels. Floodwalls are usually constructed as cantilever walls, basic I-walls, buttress walls, gravity walls, and sheet pile cells.

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The Solution To Your Construction Company Equipment Dilemma

Contractor Bookkeeping

Is it time for your construction business to invest in some new equipment? And if so, is it a more brilliant business decision and cost-effective to rent or buy? Black Friday, followed by Cyber Monday, is coming. The real question is what equipment is on your business shopping list. It is all a question of your budget, income, cash flow, profit & loss, and taxes.

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How To Remove White Stains On Wood | 5 Best Methods To Remove White Stains From Wooden Surface | How To Remove White Stains From Wood

Civiconcepts

Wood is a strong, durable, and cheapest material that can be used to cast furniture and some wooden equipment which are used to carry loads. With advantages, wood has one … How To Remove White Stains On Wood | 5 Best Methods To Remove White Stains From Wooden Surface | How To Remove White Stains From Wood Read More ».

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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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Disperse.io Launches AI-Based Construction Planning Tool

ENR Construction

Project documentation app has launched Impulse, a tool that gives managers insights about projects based on 360° scan information combined with schedule and documents or 3D models. .

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Klamath Dam Removal Project Receives Final FERC Go-ahead

ENR Construction

Agency action sets stage for removal work to begin next year on Klamath River in California and Oregon by Kiewit Infrastructure West, in effort to restore water quality and ailing salmon population.

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Older Homebuyers Are Taking Climate Change Into Consideration When Choosing Retirement Destinations

Pro Builder

Older Homebuyers Are Taking Climate Change Into Consideration When Choosing Retirement Destinations. ldeakins. Fri, 11/18/2022 - 10:25. Older Americans are relocating after retirement, and more than ever before, they're taking climate risks into consideration when deciding where to settle down. Older homebuyers are increasingly taking climate change into account when choosing retirement destinations, especially as health-related dangers increase for older demographics in disaster-prone regions.

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Disperse.io Launches Impulse, an AI-Based Construction Planning Tool

ENR Construction

Project documentation app Disperse.io has launched Impulse, an AI-based tool that gives managers insights about their projects based on 360-degree scan information combined with schedule and documents or 3D models. .

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Despite Slow Growth in Q3 2022, the Single-Family Built-For-Rent Market Is Expanding

Pro Builder

Despite Slow Growth in Q3 2022, the Single-Family Built-For-Rent Market Is Expanding. ldeakins. Fri, 11/18/2022 - 10:30. Single-family built-for-rent (SFBFR) construction tapered off in Q3 2022 after an exceptionally strong second quarter, but the market segment is steadily growing. Single-family built-for-rent construction leveled off during the third quarter of 2022 after a 42% increase over the last four quarters.

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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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New Report Details Triggers of June Blast at Still Closed Texas LNG

ENR Construction

Freeport LNG export terminal now pushes partial reopening to mid-December target, as federal safety agency releases 'root cause analysis' of fire-causing pipeline explosion.

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5 Tips For Buying A Home In Navarre

Learn Civil Engineering

The small town of Navarre is located in a desirable area of Florida. Most residential structures in Navarre provide breathtaking views of the Gulf! Some even include free access to the beach and a variety of resort amenities like tennis courts, oceanfront pools, and fitness centers. If you want this, think about purchasing a home […].

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Turner to Tackle $565M Georgia Hospital Project

ENR Construction

Turner Construction will lead a $565 million expansion to a Braselton, Georgia hospital, including nearly a quarter million sq ft of new clinical space, nearly doubling the facility's capacity after seven years of operation.

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Selling Your Home Building Company? Here's What to Expect

Pro Builder

Selling Your Home Building Company? Here's What to Expect. ibush. Fri, 11/18/2022 - 07:00. Essential steps for buying and selling a private home building company. Chris Jasinski and Ken McWilliams. The process for buying and selling a private home building company follows a similar format to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in other industries. In our experience, it typically takes six months from the time an owner decides to sell the business until the day the transaction closes.

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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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Klamath Dam Removal Project Receives FERC Go-ahead

ENR Construction

FERC action removes major hurdle in projects geared toward restoring water quality and ailing salmon population in Klamath River. Removal work could begin next year.

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How to Create a Corporate Credit Card Expense Policy

Construction Business Owner

How to Create a Corporate Credit Card Expense Policy. Tips for building your company’s comprehensive plan. mhodges. Fri, 11/18/2022 - 09:11. Any business that allows employees to spend company funds can benefit from a corporate credit card expense policy. This is especially true when you may have multiple contractors or employees across multiple jobsites who are making purchases.

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First Model Code Tailored to Public-Occupancy Temporary Structures Nears Adoption

ENR Construction

A standard for public-occupancy temporary structures is expected to be ready for inclusion in the 2028 edition of the structural engineer's bible on design loads, known as ASCE-7.

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The top 5 construction project management challenges and what to do about them

Lets Build

Even the most seasoned project managers face challenges on a daily basis. Construction projects are prone to more risks than most other industries—each project is unique, and there are endless factors that can impact its outcome. Not to mention that many of these factors are difficult to control. However, that doesn’t mean there’s no solution for each construction project management challenge.

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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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More U.S. Solar Plants Seen, But Sector Wants Import Tariffs Dropped

ENR Construction

U.S. manufacturer First Solar will invest $1 billion-plus in a new PV production facility in Alabama as Italy's Enel searches for a stateside plant location, but feds have a Dec. 1 deadline to rule on tariffs for component imports from four Asian countries.

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Higher Mortgage Rates Are Taking a Toll on New Construction

Pro Builder

Higher Mortgage Rates Are Taking a Toll on New Construction. ldeakins. Fri, 11/18/2022 - 10:35. Housing starts are falling as elevated interest rates chip away at buyer demand . As rising mortgage rates continued to quell homebuyer demand and force builders to scale back their plans, U.S. housing starts fell 4.2% in October to an annual pace of 1.43 million from 1.49 million in September.

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Turner-Yates-Kokosing JV Wins $3.5B Honda EV Battery Plant Project

ENR Construction

Construction on the 40-GWh plant in Ohio is scheduled to start in early 2023.

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Rent Growth Posts Slowest Annual Gain in 18 Months

Pro Builder

Rent Growth Posts Slowest Annual Gain in 18 Months. ldeakins. Fri, 11/18/2022 - 10:41. Rents are still growing faster than they were before the start of the pandemic, but as landlords lose pricing power, gains are shrinking. The median U.S. rent rose 4.7% in October to $1,734, the slowest annual gain posted in 18 months, according to CNBC. Though rates are still historically high, double-digit rent growth is beginning to cool nationwide after reaching unsustainable levels at the height of the pa

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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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First Model Code for Public-Occupancy Temporary Structures Nears Adoption

ENR Construction

A standard for public-occupancy temporary structures is expected to be ready to include in the 2028 edition of the structural engineer's bible on design loads, known as ASCE-7.

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Diesel and Delivery Dates: Inflation and Supply Chain Woes Magnify Uncertainty

ENR Construction

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