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Top 5 Benefits Of Pipe Racks As Containers

Civiconcepts

Steel Pipe Racks are essential to every highly productive and organized industrial workplace. They offer so many benefits that make daily operations go smoothly and efficiently. If you have yet … Top 5 Benefits Of Pipe Racks As Containers Read More ».

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Job Order Contract Performance Measurement Required

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contract Performance Measurement is required in order to achieve best value and in order for public sector administrators to meet their fiduciary responsibilities. Unfortunately, JOC Program performance measurement is severely lacking. Instead, JOC is being treated as a commodity and used primarily to speed procurement. In order for a JOC Program to provide its full potential, provide significant benefits, and also be in compliance with applicable statutes, independent third-party

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What is a Canopy in Construction?

The Constructor

A canopy is an overhead structure typically intended to provide shelter from rain or sun. It is usually seen as a covering attached to the outside of.

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Continual Construction Technology Learning — At Your Fingertips

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint’s webinar series, “The Punch List” provides customers with the tools they need to succeed in the construction industry.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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Why Should You Choose Tilt-Up Construction?

The Constructor

Constructing a building is something that costs you a lot of money and resources. It is time-consuming and involves quick decision-making. So, what.

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The Top Features Buyers Want in Their Bathrooms

Pro Builder

The Top Features Buyers Want in Their Bathrooms. cbroderick. Tue, 06/22/2021 - 10:15. Bathrooms play an important role for homebuyers, and some features within them can make or break a buyer’s decision to purchase. The National Association of Home Builders’ What Home Buyers Really Want survey found nearly 50% of surveyed homebuyers said 12 out of the proposed 18 bathroom features were desirable or essential.

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Architecture billings continue historic rebound

BD+C

Demand for design services from U.S. architecture firms continues to grow at a vigorous pace, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for May rose to 58.5 compared to 57.9 in April (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). May’s ABI score is one of the highest in the index’s 25-year history.

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What Is Finishes Plaster | 10 Types of Plastering Finishes | Exterior & Interior Plaster Finishes |

Civiconcepts

What Is Finished Plaster? After Successfully Raising walls, Plaster Finishing is done to decorate walls or cover their uneven surfaces to achieve a smooth and aesthetic finish. Plastering is basically … What Is Finishes Plaster | 10 Types of Plastering Finishes | Exterior & Interior Plaster Finishes | Read More ».

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Cleveland’s Natural History museum to break ground on new Exhibit Hall

BD+C

Last December, the 100-year-old Cleveland Museum of Natural History completed an $8.9 million overhaul of its Thelma and Kent H. Smith Environmental Courtyard and the upgrade of its 450-seat Murch Auditorium. The courtyard was one of several “gateway” projects that have been interim stages of a $150 million expansion and renovation of the Museum, whose new 50,000-sf Exhibit Hall, main lobby, and café are scheduled to break ground this Friday.

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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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Two Expansion Projects Bring South Carolina $178M+ In Investment, 1,120 Jobs

Business Facilities

Oshkosh Defense will invest $155 million and create more than 1,000 jobs; KRA Operations will invest $23.5 million and create 120 jobs. - Read: Two Expansion Projects Bring South Carolina $178M+ In Investment, 1,120 Jobs at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Actually, few companies plan to significantly reduce their office footprint

BD+C

Only 9% of companies surveyed recently by commercial real estate firm CBRE plan to significantly shrink their office portfolios. That figure is a sharp drop from last year’s 39%. The survey found that 85% of the 185 companies surveyed expect employees to spend at least half of their time in an office.

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International Consulting Firm Growing Central Indiana Operations

Business Facilities

Milliman Inc. will add nearly 100 jobs and invest more than $6 million to lease and furnish office space in the Market Tower office building in downtown Indianapolis. - Read: International Consulting Firm Growing Central Indiana Operations at BusinessFacilities.com.

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How Modern Stadium Architecture Can Benefit from Indoor Mapping for an Improved Fan Experience

Civiconcepts

Visiting a stadium or arena to see your favorite band, sports team, or any other event is usually a thrilling experience. However, many aspects of the fan experience at stadiums … How Modern Stadium Architecture Can Benefit from Indoor Mapping for an Improved Fan Experience Read More ».

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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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Sellers Make Fewer Yet Larger Price Cuts in 2021

Pro Builder

Sellers Make Fewer Yet Larger Price Cuts in 2021. cbroderick. Tue, 06/22/2021 - 10:17. When sellers drop the price of their home in 2021, it’s done so faster than usual and results in the home selling faster and for more money, says Zillow. Zillow says 8.5% of its listings in March experienced at least one published price cut compared to 12.2% in March 2020.

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New apartment community breaks ground in Bethesda

BD+C

The Rae at Westlake, a contemporary style 343-unit multifamily community located in Bethesda’s urban core, has broken ground. The five-story building is designed to create diverse housing options to meet the needs of young professionals in Bethesda seeking an amenity-rich community that promotes an active lifestyle. Forty-four of the units will be dedicated to Montgomery County’s Moderately Priced Housing program. . .

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Vogtle Project Owner’s Quality-Assurance Gets NRC Scrutiny

ENR Construction

Georgia nuclear powerplant site's need for construction remediation of installed electrical cable systems triggered US Nuclear Regulatory Commission action

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Ready for New Construction Technology? Strategies to Get Implementation Right

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Tech adoption in the construction industry has increased rapidly, particularly in the past year. JLL’s State of Construction Tech 2020 report indicates that because of the pandemic, “three years of construction technology growth and adoption has been compressed” into just nine months. . And while embracing technology is generally a good thing, companies can run into challenges when solutions aren’t deployed properly.

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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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Swinerton Named ENR Texas & Louisiana's 2021 Contractor of the Year

ENR Construction

For its incredible growth during 2020, dedication to its employees and clients, and focus on making a positive impact on its market sectors and local communities, Swinerton has been named by ENR Texas & Louisiana as 2021 Contractor of the Year.

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Average Rental Prices Hit 2-Year High, But Not Everywhere

Pro Builder

Average Rental Prices Hit 2-Year High, But Not Everywhere. cbroderick. Tue, 06/22/2021 - 09:43. Last year, property managers in urban areas used concessions to incentivize new tenants as Americans grew weary of high-density living due to the pandemic. Today, the pace of growth for rents in the majority of the country’s largest cities has surpassed pre-pandemic levels.

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McCarthy Building Companies taps the military for potential new hires

BD+C

In its latest monthly report , the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated that the country’s construction workforce in May was down 225,000 people from the pre-pandemic level of February 2020, a 2.9% decline. The nonresidential construction industry continues to find it difficult to attract younger adults into the profession, leading some firms to cast an ever-wider recruitment net.

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What Happened to These Home Features?

Pro Builder

What Happened to These Home Features? cbroderick. Tue, 06/22/2021 - 10:02. Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com says today’s builders and architects are forgetting a handful of home features that can greatly improve life for occupants. Example one: wider garages. Garages nowadays are narrower, forcing those who park their cars in the garage to ask passengers to exit the vehicle before pulling in, or else there would be no room to get out when parked inside.

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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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Carving Living Quarters Out of Solid Rock

Natural Building

This energetic man grew tired of living in the big city and returned to his hometown where he carved a house in a nearby cliff. You can watch the video at www.youtube.com. The post Carving Living Quarters Out of Solid Rock appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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Key Design Tips for Alley-Loaded Homes

Pro Builder

Key Design Tips for Alley-Loaded Homes. cbroderick. Tue, 06/22/2021 - 10:07. No, you cannot simply flip an existing front-loaded plan for an alley-loaded home, says design firm Housing Design Matters. The resulting streetscape from alley-loaded homes creates a more community-centric, pleasing appearance because facades are not interrupted by garages.

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Team Transforms Major Traffic Corridor in Atlanta

ENR Construction

Navigating noise issues, congestion and even the religious concerns of three Jewish congregations in the area, construction crews are performing surgery on a major artery in metro Atlanta in the second-largest project ever for the Georgia Dept. of Transportation (GDOT).

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10 Best Tiles Companies In India 2021

Civil Lead

Best Tiles Companies In India Flooring is a core part of our home, office, and shop’s interior. It is the prime.

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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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Brasfield & Gorrie Rises to the Moment

ENR Construction

Challenges induced by 2020's COVID-19 pandemic didn't keep the Alabama-based contractor from reaching new heights.

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8 Different Methods of Concrete Crack Repair | How to Select Suitable Method of Concrete Crack Repair

CivilJungle

Introduction of Concrete Repair Method. Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials in the construction industry all over the world. Concrete is a versatile construction material that possesses various advantages as compared to other construction materials. There are many defects that occur in the concrete with time due to an aggressive environment.

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U.S. Judge Rejects Pennsylvania Suit to Reverse Regional Fracking Ban

ENR Construction

Two legislators and four Marcellus Shale region towns and cities lack standing to overturn Delaware River Basin Commission's February fracking ban