Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 13, 2022

Owners, designers, engineers, builders, and facilities managers can harness the POWER of Locally Researched Granular Construction Cost Data. Harness the power of verifiable local construction cost data. “Data-driven” repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build planning, procurement, and project delivery drive huge benefits. In short, the results are consistent delivery of quality projects on time and on budget, when linked with robust LEAN processes.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 13, 2022

Grillage foundation consists of one or more tiers of beams (steel or timber) superimposed at right angles to each other on a concrete layer to.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 13, 2022

Construction sites are full of activity due to moving parts and heavy machinery. Unfortunately, a small mistake can lead to serious and costly accidents, especially considering the price of cranes and other heavy machines from the heavy machinery marketplace. For those installing properties using rigging equipment, the complexities of these job sites are even worse.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 13, 2022

High Housing Costs Push Would-Be Buyers Into Rental Market. ldeakins. Thu, 01/13/2022 - 10:15. Surging prices offer no relief for unlucky buyers as rental costs grow higher. After steady gains throughout 2021, home prices rose yet again in December, pushing more would-be buyers into the rental market and subsequently raising rent costs 0.4 percent higher, according to The New York Times.

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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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ENR Construction

JANUARY 13, 2022

The hard work of hanging, taping and finishing drywall remains one of the more physically demanding tasks in building construction. While other trades in the industry have seen tools and equipment take the strain out of work, drywall work remains largely unchanged. And contractors are well aware of this.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 13, 2022

Nashville’s professional music makers know what it takes to turn chaotic cacophony into flowing harmonies. But even they might learn something about synchronicity from BNA Vision, the $1.4-billion expansion program underway at Music City’s international airport.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 13, 2022

How Should Construction Hiring Managers Connect With the Next Gen? mbeirne. Thu, 01/13/2022 - 10:45. Several years ago, the construction industry was faced with a looming concern: the overwhelming number of workers set to retire over the next decade. A study conducted in 2019 determined that 41% of the construction workforce at the time was expected to retire by 2031.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 13, 2022

Purple Line's new JV contractor Dragados-OHL will start in spring if state approves its contract on Jan. 26. Construction tab now is $3.4B, with opening four years past original estimate, say officials.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2022

Prices of construction materials jumped nearly 20% in 2021 despite moderating in December, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data. Association officials said contractors rate materials costs as a top concern for 2022, according to a survey predicting the industry’s outlook for the industry the association just released.

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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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ENR Construction

JANUARY 13, 2022

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.

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JANUARY 13, 2022

The Mortgage Denial Rate Was 84% Higher for Black Applicants in 2020. ldeakins. Thu, 01/13/2022 - 10:19. A marginalized housing market leaves Black homeowners with less affordability and larger hurdles to jump. As a result of racial disparities in the mortgage and housing markets, Black applicants were denied a mortgage at a rate 84% higher than white applicants, according to 2020 data from Zillow.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 13, 2022

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 13, 2022

Why Separating Buyer Agent and Listing Agent Commissions Would Stir Up Competition. ldeakins. Thu, 01/13/2022 - 10:23. Separate commissions would cause a steep price decline if buyers could negotiate fees directly with their agents. Home sellers can negotiate commissions with real estate agents involved in their transactions, according to The Washington Post , but uncoupling buyer agent and listing agent commissions could result in price competition, which would inevitably lower proceeds paid by

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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

JANUARY 13, 2022

High court will decide issues in Washington state's major coverage expansion for Hanford nuclear site contractor workers related to illnesses claimed from exposure to toxics

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 13, 2022

Kitchen Renovation Trends to Look Out for In 2022. ldeakins. Thu, 01/13/2022 - 10:28. The heart of the home is getting a makeover, and a pricey one at that. By mid-2021, homeowners raised their average kitchen remodeling costs up to $40,000 for major improvements, and even smaller remodels saw investments up to $10,000, according to Realtor.com. The new year will likely usher in even more remodeling projects to update the heart of the home for aesthetic design and increased functionality.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 13, 2022

High court will decide issues in Washington state's major coverage expansion for Hanford nuclear site contractor workers related to illnesses claimed from exposure to toxics

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 13, 2022

NAHB Request Prompts Extended COVID-19 Relief From IRS. ldeakins. Thu, 01/13/2022 - 10:32. A recent announcement by the IRS offers extended relief from some residential housing requirements. On January 11, the IRS released Notice 2022-05 , which grants extensions for COVID-19 relief and addresses additional support to be allocated post-pandemic. The relief includes extended compliance deadlines, as well as numerous temporary waivers and changes to compliance inspection requirements.

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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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Business Facilities

JANUARY 13, 2022

Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op will create more than 280 new jobs at a 400,000-square-foot distribution center in Lebanon, TN. The post REI Co-op To Establish Fourth U.S. Distribution Center In Tennessee appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 13, 2022

Paul Robinson. After a long and varied career in construction at Target Corporation, Paul Robinson founded ConstructReach in 2018. Since then, ConstructReach has become a partner for many brands and general contractors across the country looking to connect with Millennials and Generation Z. This meant creating a network for all industry stakeholders including students, educators, general contractors, and other industry professionals.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 13, 2022

Numerous articles and posts have mentioned the superiority and the need of wearing steel toe boots over other work boots, which are very indeed! But everything comes with a limitation or certain disadvantages and the steel toe boots are no exception! Yes, steel toe boots too have some negative sides to it and if you have been searching for those, my friend, you have just come to the perfect place….

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 13, 2022

Justices placed stay on agency's emergency temporary standard in workplaces with 100 or more employees.

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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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ExactHire - Construction

JANUARY 13, 2022

Blue collar jobs have long suffered from an image crisis, despite blue collar employees enjoying a high level of job satisfaction. According to a study by The Harris Poll, 85 percent of blue-collar workers enjoy job satisfaction and are optimistic about the direction of their life. Yet, most high school graduates are opting to pursue a four-year degree.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 13, 2022

Already, Corps 'Chief's Reports' Signed for 14 Projects.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 13, 2022

Nucor Corporation will invest more than $2.7 billion—the company's largest single investment—in a state-of-the-art sheet steel mill Mason County, WV. The post Nucor Announces Largest Investment In West Virginia History appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 13, 2022

High court will decide whether to uphold or overturn lower courts support of Washington state's major coverage expansion for contractor worker who became ill from exposure to toxics at the site.

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ExactHire - Construction

JANUARY 13, 2022

Blue collar jobs have long suffered from an image crisis, despite blue collar employees enjoying a high level of job satisfaction. According to a study by The Harris Poll, 85 percent of blue-collar workers enjoy job satisfaction and are optimistic about the direction of their life. Yet, most high school graduates are opting to pursue a four-year degree.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 13, 2022

The 6th Street Viaduct replacement project in Los Angeles has concluded the hanger installation of the first span and the removal of the falsework underneath, says COWI, an engineering consulting group.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 13, 2022

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.

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