Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

photo by bisgovuk. If we’re being honest with ourselves, rework happens on nearly every construction project, whether it’s due to poor craftsmanship, field changes, or errors of omission. It’s fairly easy to determine what rework costs a contractor with regards to labor and material, but determining the true total cost is a whole different beast. Fortunately, Jason Dougherty, Nigel Hughes and James Zack Jr. with the Navigant Construction Forum have put together a very informative and comprehensi

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

4 Factors to Consider to Mitigate COVID-19 Risk & Liability. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 09/25/2020 - 09:32. With commercial construction back to work and projects across the country continuing to add jobs, one study indicates 56% of industry losses since the beginning of the pandemic have been recovered. This indicates owners face new or different aspects of liability due to the COVID-19 environment.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Wet basements are not only uncomfortable for the occupants but also pose a great risk to the property. This condition is observed in old as well as.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The company will create up to 40 jobs at a 350,000-square-foot corrugated box manufacturing facility in Racine County, WI. . - Read: ND Packaging Investing $45.5M In Wisconsin at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM), also known as the sequential excavation method, gained recognition during the tunneling operations in the.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The high level of traffic congestion on Long Island hampers the region’s economic competitiveness and impacts quality of life in the area, according to a new report released today by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Completed in 2019, this eco-friendly and state-of-the-art 61,000 square-foot facility creates a grand entrance to the campus of Northwestern College. It serves the health science programs including biology, chemistry and the now on-campus nursing department, as it was previously housed in a nearby hospital. .

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The multi-million dollar project will add a service center, restoration facility, and experience center adjacent to the company's North American Headquarters near Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. - Read: Porsche Expanding North American HQ In Georgia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The largest public library renovation in Rhode Island’s history was celebrated earlier this month when the Providence Public Library (PPL) posted a 23-minute-long video that served as a virtual ribbon cutting, followed a few days later by a grand opening gala.

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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.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

All images courtesy TYPAR Construction Products. by Bijan Mansouri. The importance of moisture management cannot be overstated. Water intrusion comes with the potential for moisture-related issues like mold and rot in the building envelope. Since the elusive ‘waterproof wall’ is yet to be invented, specifiers must turn their attention to effective moisture management strategies to best protect wall assemblies.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Most construction business owners like you understand that effective financial management is key to your success. But lack of knowledge, frustration, and even avoidance can add up to your bookkeeping mistakes that derail future company growth. With everything contractors like you need to do every day, including weekends and holidays, it's too easy to let crisp, timely Financial Reports go unread, and in some cases, you may not fully understand what they are telling you when you do read them.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Contractor results follow months-long internal and outside review of project charges; CEO cites new controls and says firm will stay in energy sector.

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Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The construction industry is suffering a slump due to the pandemic, but the giant construction projects all over the world are still ongoing. Here are the top ten ongoing construction projects around the world enumerated below. 1. Al Maktoum Airport, Dubai Different airports don't set you up for the size of Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport, which reaches out over in excess of 21 square miles.

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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?

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

New York has finalized regulations designed to significantly reduce the use of greenhouse gases called hydrofluorocarbons—a refrigerant common in air-conditioning systems.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Missouri Department of Transportation has a shortage of more than 400 plow truck drivers and heavy equipment operators, according to a report from KOMU 8 TV. The shortage is not new to MoDOT, but the Covid-19 pandemic is proving to be a challenge for the upcoming winter season.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed two executive orders requiring the state to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 28% over 1990 levels by 2025 and be carbon neutral by 2050.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

1. The Weekly show: Building optimization tech, the future of smart cities, and storm shelter design (BD+C) . "The September 24 episode of BD+C's "The Weekly" is available for viewing on demand.".

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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.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) has signed two executive orders requiring the state to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by 28% over 1990 levels by 2025 and become carbon neutral by 2050. If Whitmer does not win reelection in 2022 a future governor could rescind the orders.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Trimble is making its Trimble Platform as a Service offering publicly available in the U.S. through its SITECH distribution channel.

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Work Gearz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Just grabbed a new pair of work boots for a steal of a price only to find out that they don’t fit quite right? I know it’s no less than an agony. Worry not! Luckily, you can fix this problem with quite simple hacks. If your boots are off only by a half size or so, there are few tricks that can make your boots snug your feet. The natural material of our work boots can reduce molecularly which makes them a little smaller in mass.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces, including performance-based textiles, has become a major concern in all industries. Healthcare designers are accustomed to working with environmental services and infection control departments for cleaning protocols. Now, our colleagues across the design spectrum are faced with the challenge of specifying textiles that will withstand harsher cleaning agents prone to damage and degrade textiles.

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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!

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

New Home Listings Drop as Construction Hurdles Limit Builders. cbroderick. Fri, 09/25/2020 - 09:14. Last month, listings for newly built homes dropped 4.1% year over year. Just before, in July, those new build listings increased by 3.8%. The drop in newly built homes is not likely due to a drop in demand, but the shortages of workers and construction materials, according to Redfin.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Completed in 2019, this eco-friendly and state-of-the-art 61,000 square-foot facility creates a grand entrance to the campus of Northwestern College. It serves the health science programs including biology, chemistry and the now on-campus nursing department, as it was previously housed in a nearby hospital. .

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The Housing Supply Issue is Only Getting Worse. cbroderick. Fri, 09/25/2020 - 09:18. As newly built home sales exploded in August, supply dwindled to an unbalanced amount. A six month new home supply is considered balanced, according to CNBC, but builders only have 3.3 months’ worth. But this is not just a new home issue. Existing home sales also exploded in August, leaving the inventory down to only a three-month supply.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Contractor posts results for last year after internal and SEC reviews of prior project charges, noting new cost controls and curbed lump sum bidding.

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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!

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The Most Desirable Real Estate Right Now. cbroderick. Fri, 09/25/2020 - 09:24. Throw away all you know about the hustle and bustle, the nightlife fun, high end restaurants, live theater, and skylines of the city. For the first time in possibly all of history, the suburbs are the hottest area to be in right now, says Realtor.com. In August, Realtor.com found that home shoppers spent more time viewing suburban listings than ones in cities.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Contractor posts $1.

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