Work Gearz

AUGUST 5, 2021

When considering work boots equipped with Vibram outsoles, there really the embarrassment of the choice, as there are hundreds of Vibram soles out there. The options are endless. . We put together a team of pros from the most varied professions including construction, industrial, and outdoor professions. After lots of research and testing, we came up with the best work boots with Vibram soles list, and there is something for everyone, including steel toes, waterproofing, and even western-style c

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The Constructor

AUGUST 5, 2021

Possible freezing of freshly placed concrete in cold weather conditions is a primary concern for contractors and engineers. This is because freezing.

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BD+C

AUGUST 5, 2021

Q2 Stadium, a new 20,000-seat stadium for Austin FC, has completed construction. The Gensler-designed project capitalizes on its natural landscape, the city’s cultural heritage, and its tech-forward growth.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 5, 2021

Everyone likes to renovate their homes once in a while. This is primarily because of rusty walls or water leakages from roofs and floor cracks.

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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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BD+C

AUGUST 5, 2021

The new $40.4 million Roadrunner Athletics Center of Excellence (RACE) has opened on the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) campus. RACE is the latest milestone in the university’s multi-tiered project that will enable the success of student-athletes and provide state-of-the-art recreational facilities to the San Antonio Community.

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BD+C

AUGUST 5, 2021

Implied and express warranties for construction or material defects on projects have time limits but when the time limit is exceeded, that doesn’t mean that contractors are completely free from liability for failures.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2021

Find a Rock and Focus on It. ibush. Thu, 08/05/2021 - 07:00. When we bought our house, the previous owners left behind an old but serviceable 11-cubic-foot garden cart, which we have used countless times to haul fill dirt, compost, amended soils, gravel, rolls of sod, and wood chips from my pickup in the driveway to the backyard. It’s a workhorse, no doubt.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 5, 2021

Hanwha Cimarron will create 261 jobs at its new filament-wound carbon fiber tanks and pressure vessels manufacturing facility in Opelika, AL. - Read: Hanwha Cimarron To Invest $130M In New Alabama Manufacturing Facility at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2021

Industry's Skilled Labor Shortage Worse Than Pre-Pandemic. cbroderick. Thu, 08/05/2021 - 10:35. There were 50% more construction job openings between May and June 2021 than before the pandemic, with most positions remaining open for an average of 24 days. The skilled labor shortage has been an ongoing issue in the industry for years, and it's only worsened during the pandemic, according to data from PeopleReady Skilled Trades.

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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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BD+C

AUGUST 5, 2021

More than two-thirds of U.S. households own at least one pet, and more than half own dogs. The American Pet Association estimates that Americans spent a record $99 billion on pet-related expenses in 2020, from food and toys to vet services. The animal care sector is big business that at least one AEC firm has been tapping into for a while.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 5, 2021

California-based upholstery company EJ Lauren will open a manufacturing facility at the Majestic Fort Worth South Business Park in Fort Worth, TX. - Read: EJ Lauren Creating 140 Jobs In Texas at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2021

Return to Work Begins to Impact Housing Demand. cbroderick. Thu, 08/05/2021 - 10:15. The suburban shift resulting from the pandemic continues, but for the first time since early 2020, interest in urban areas is notably up. Homebuyers today look to outlying metros for more space and affordability because many no longer need to worry about proximity to the office.

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Work Gearz

AUGUST 5, 2021

Have you bonded enough with your cowboy boots? How much do you love them and willing to sacrifice to keep them in good condition, for the comfort of your feet. Cowboy boots are historically associated with herdsman’s popularly known as “cowboys” who wore them, when looking after animals. This boot was worn during the practical herding, while riding on a horse.

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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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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2021

2020's Hottest Markets Were Coastal and Affordable. cbroderick. Thu, 08/05/2021 - 10:23. In its 2020 Hottest Cities for Homebuyers report, CoreLogic found affordable coastal metros to be the most popular, posting the highest in-migration levels for the year. The growth in coastal markets, such as Tampa and Lakeland, Fla., shows a decrease in population for dense, urban areas such as New York and San Francisco.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 5, 2021

Proposal would require surety bonds on DOT loan program, including its projects with private funding.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2021

Comparing New Age-Restricted Homes to New Single-Family Homes. cbroderick. Thu, 08/05/2021 - 10:30. There were 28,000 single-family homes built in age-restricted communities last year, rebounding strong from 2018’s decline. On the multifamily side though, there were 18,000 units constructed last year in age-restricted communities, furthering the drop from 2018’s high of 31,000.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 5, 2021

Construction’s future workforce is going to continue to trend older, and likely less mobile, which creates a challenge.

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Mobility 69

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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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BD+C

AUGUST 5, 2021

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 5, 2021

ENR MidAtlantic’s Best Projects judges honored 33 projects from across the region.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2021

2020 Best in American Living Awards: Pockets of Joy. ibush. Thu, 08/05/2021 - 07:00. These design gems from the 2020 Best in American Living Awards help make a house a home. Stacey Freed. In the first chapter of her book Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness, designer Ingrid Fetell Lee, describes the people of Tirana, Albania, watching Edi Rama, the city’s mayor and a successful painter, cover decrepit gray buildings in red, yellow, turquoise, and viol

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 5, 2021

U.S. DOT mandated the study by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 5, 2021

As the world continues to open back up, we’re starting to see more signs of recovery in the construction industry. Research from Dodge Data & Analytics and Autodesk shows that bidding activity has been increasing since the start of the year. In fact, bidding activity in BuildingConnected was up 36% in January 2021, compared to a three-month pre-pandemic average.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 5, 2021

LaFargeHolcim-Army Corps of Engineers study will look at recycling soils and fines back into cement binders for new concrete.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2021

How a Designer Tackled This 35-Foot Wide Infill Project. cbroderick. Thu, 08/05/2021 - 10:43. Residential architecture firm Housing Design Matters found a quaint open lot in the town of Greenville, SC, but the infill presented several challenges: a narrow lot, an abundance of large trees in the rear, proximity to a busy thoroughfare, and needed approval from a historical review board.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 5, 2021

Construction’s future workforce is going to continue to trend older, and likely less mobile, which creates a challenge.

Mobility 36

Mobility 36

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 5, 2021

U.S. DOT mandated the study by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 5, 2021

Effort will explore recycling soils and fines back into cement binders for new concrete.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 5, 2021

Joint study will look at recycling soils and fines back into cement binders for new concrete.

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