Tue.Nov 17, 2020

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The Importance of Building Long-Term Relationships in Construction

Construction Business Owner

The Importance of Building Long-Term Relationships in Construction. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 11/17/2020 - 11:56. At Christmas a few years back, my cousins asked me about the possibility of our company, RLTurner Corporation, building their inn. Even from the initial conversation, I knew our firm would be committed to this partnership for the long haul.

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Materiality in Architecture: 7 Eco-Friendly Materials to Look Out For

The Constructor

Materiality in architecture is a concept which deals with the selection and application of different materials or substances in the construction of a.

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6 Quick Tips for Calculating Concrete Yield

Construction Business Owner

6 Quick Tips for Calculating Concrete Yield. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 11/17/2020 - 16:48. When pouring concrete, it's important to make sure you know all the variables involved and calculate with them in mind. Here's how to accurately estimate concrete yield with construction tech.

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Job Order Contracting 2021 and Beyond

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting 2021 is a competitively bid, firm, fixed-price, indefinite quantity contract, and integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery program for as-needed construction services. It functions like an “as-needed”, “on-demand” repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction program, and is based upon proven LEAN principles.

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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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Understanding the Difference Between Design-Assist & Delegated Design

Construction Business Owner

Understanding the Difference Between Design-Assist & Delegated Design. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 11/17/2020 - 15:47. The architecture, engineering and construction industries are chock-full of buzzwords and terminology that—although they may be used casually and often—can have different meanings depending on the teams you are speaking to and the role that team or team member plays in the life cycle of a project. .

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Biden Infra. Plan Focuses on Roads, Rail

Construction Equipment

President-Elect Joe Biden’s extensive infrastructure plan, known as the Build Back Better program, could help the construction sector stave off job losses and stimulate growth in the chemical industry.

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Midtown Manhattan’s empty offices could be converted to affordable housing

BD+C

With Midtown Manhattan’s office towers drastically under-occupied as employees work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, some housing advocates foresee new uses for these spaces.

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Amazon To Build State-of-the-Art Fulfillment Center In Mississippi

Business Facilities

The new 700,000-square-foot site will create more 1,000 new, full-time jobs in Madison County, MS. - Read: Amazon To Build State-of-the-Art Fulfillment Center In Mississippi at BusinessFacilities.com.

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The coming automation of retail brick and mortar

BD+C

Today the average person hardly needs to be reminded that the world is changing rapidly, and that adaptability is a necessity. We all see it around us and feel its impact every day. It’s as though we unconsciously classify trends into one of two lists in our heads, “these are dying” and “these are the future.” Flip phones are dying. Smartphones are the future.

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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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CGA Reschedules Conference & Expo to October 2021

Construction Equipment

The Common Ground Alliance (CGA), has rescheduled the 2021 CGA Conference & Expo for Oct. 12-15 of next year to accommodate members’ ongoing travel restrictions through the first half of 2021. It will be held at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld in Florida.

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A digital catalog offers mass timber solutions for greener urban construction

BD+C

A team of AEC firms, assembled by Generate, an AEC technology company that advocates for the greater use of mass timber in construction, has developed a digital catalog of integrated design systems that focus on the structural application of mass timber as a carbon-conscious response to high-density urban building needs, especially for housing. .

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Lower Workers' Compensation Costs by Having a Plan

Pro Builder

Lower Workers' Compensation Costs by Having a Plan. cbroderick. Tue, 11/17/2020 - 09:55. Having comprehensive plans in place are the most impactful way to mitigate workers’ compensation costs, says the National Association of Home Builders. There should be a detailed safety training program in place to prevent jobsite accidents, which then inherently lowers workers’ compensation costs.

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World Record Wood Structures: Mass Timber on The Rise

ENR Construction

With mass-timber structures gaining momentum in the U.S., ENR takes a look at some of the largest wooden structures in the world and the future of lumber-based construction.

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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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H&E Equipment Partners with Trench Box Maker

Construction Equipment

H&E Equipment Services (H&E) has entered into the specialty rental business by adding a trench safety product line and establishing an exclusive partnership with GroundWorks Safety Systems (GroundWorks). As a result of the partnership, H&E has the exclusive U.S.

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Northwest 2020 Water/Environment Best Project: Oak Harbor Clean Water Facility

ENR Construction

The project provides an innovative approach for integrating economic development, recreational uses and wastewater treatment into an urban environment.

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Cummins, Navistar Partner on Hydrogen

Construction Equipment

Cummins and Navistar International have pledged to develop a heavy truck powered by hydrogen fuel cells, a project partly funded by the U.S. government.

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Northwest 2020 Green Project Best Project: NHA Campus Redevelopment

ENR Construction

The need to work within a sprawling, disjointed collection of properties helped Northwest Housing Alternatives fully appreciate how to create a community atmosphere at its Milwaukie, Ore., campus.

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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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Mixed-Use Development Planned For Fort Monmouth

Business Facilities

Commercial office, research & development, and warehouse/flex space are included in the plans for the closed Army base in Monmouth County, NJ. - Read: Mixed-Use Development Planned For Fort Monmouth at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Northwest 2020 Specialty Construction Best Project: Mud Mountain Dam 9-Foot Tunnel Re-armoring

ENR Construction

For nearly 80 years, tens of thousands of tons of sediment, ranging from fine sand particles to 20-in.-dia boulders, have passed through the 1,900-ft long tunnel, gradually eroding its 1-in.-thick steel floor liner.

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Construction Sector Adds 84,000 Workers in October, Project Cancellations Undermine Future Gains, says AGC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment increased by 84,000 jobs in October, with jobs added in both nonresidential and residential categories, according to a recent analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data. Association officials cautioned, however, that the pandemic is causing a growing number of construction projects to be canceled or delayed, according to a survey the association released in late October.

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Northwest 2020 Health Care Best Project: Providence St. Vincent Main Tower Renovation

ENR Construction

The 125,000-sq-ft renovation and seismic upgrade of the Providence St. Vincent Main Tower was done over four years and allowed the nine-story acute care hospital tower to remain occupied throughout the 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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What Is Pedestal | Functions of Pedestal | Methods of Construction: Pedestals | Advantages and Disadvantages of Pedestal

CivilJungle

What Is Pedestal? The term “Pedestal”, so far in the Civil Engineering field is concerned, is a compressive structural member which is provided in between the footing and column, in order to transfer the load uniformly into the footing. In early times, the pedestals were not much in use. It is later found out, when the loads are ( dead load & live load ) are subjected to the column, the column transfers the loads to the footing.

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Northwest 2020 Airport/Transit Best Project: The Downtown Bellevue Tunnel

ENR Construction

Linking downtown Seattle to Bellevue with a 14-mile light rail extension required crossing a floating bridge over Lake Washington, passing through multiple cities and constructing a tunnel through downtown Bellevue.

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Meritage Homes Receives Indoor airPLUS Certification

Pro Builder

Meritage Homes Receives Indoor airPLUS Certification. cbroderick. Tue, 11/17/2020 - 10:00. Home builder giant Meritage Homes now carries the Indoor airPLUS certification after committing to installing MERV-13 filters in all new homes. This Environmental Protection Agency certification denotes a construction project with products that reduce airborne contaminants.

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Northwest 2020 Residential/Hospitality Award of Merit: The Rodney

ENR Construction

Overcoming challenging soil conditions that complicated construction of a four-level underground parking structure, the project team delivered the 16-story, mixed-use tower on schedule and on budget.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Who is Today's Average Renter?

Pro Builder

Who is Today's Average Renter? cbroderick. Tue, 11/17/2020 - 10:08. The suburban apartment market has seen booming activity while the urban market dips. The pandemic pushed many to look for homes with more space at more affordable prices, which attracted renters to the suburbs. According to John Burns Real Estate Consulting, Class A suburban apartments are holding up well as renters upgrade for better deals.

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Northwest 2020 Residential/Hospitality Best Project: citizenM Seattle

ENR Construction

Tucked inside one of Seattle's premier technology hubs, the seven-story, 264-room hotel is a model of innovation as the city's first fully modular hospitality building.

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September Single-Family Permits Rise as Multifamily Falls

Pro Builder

September Single-Family Permits Rise as Multifamily Falls. cbroderick. Tue, 11/17/2020 - 10:19. From the beginning of 2020 until September, total single-family permits increased 10.2% year over year. In 2019, the number of total permits hit 647,244 while total permits for the first nine months of 2020 reached 713,286. Multifamily permits took big hits this year in all regions, ranging from -2.7% declines in the Midwest to -9.4% in the West, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

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