Tue.Sep 14, 2021

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Collaborate 2021: Construction Technology Conference, Day 1 Highlights

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Everything you saw and everything you might have missed at Day 1 of Viewpoint's 2021 Collaborate conference.

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Hotel Marcel: The First Passive House Design Hotel in US

The Constructor

Hotel Marcel, the first-ever net-zero emission hotel in the US, will open to visitors by the early spring of 2022. The hotel will be the first.

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Public Sector Facilities Professionals – Improving Facilities Repair & Renovation Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

If you want a proven solution that enables you to consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, and “minor” new builds on-time and on-budget, keep reading. Improving Facilities Repair & Renovation Outcomes. Integrating People, Process, Information, and Technology isn’t a simple task, but one that is required in order to drive efficient facilities management outcomes.

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Micro Concrete: How is it Used in Concrete Construction?

The Constructor

Micro concrete, also known as micorconcrete or MicroConcrete, is a cement-based coating applied to various surfaces like tiles and woods to provide.

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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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The Best Weeks for Homebuying are Here

Pro Builder

The Best Weeks for Homebuying are Here. cbroderick. Tue, 09/14/2021 - 10:00. Experts predict an influx of homes to hit the market soon, and a recent Realtor.com report says these homes will be plentiful and cheaper. During the week of October 3 through 9, 100,000 homes are predicted to go on the market, making it the best week of the year for buyers.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Investing $154M In North Carolina

Business Facilities

The expansion will increase Thermo Fisher Scientific's manufacturing capacity and create 290 additional jobs in Pitt County, NC. The post Thermo Fisher Scientific Investing $154M In North Carolina appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Enhancing Mental Well-Being: A Priority for 69% of Buyers

Pro Builder

Enhancing Mental Well-Being: A Priority for 69% of Buyers. cbroderick. Tue, 09/14/2021 - 09:46. A survey of 1,240 homeowners revealed that 69% of homeowners are taking more initiative to enhance their mental well-being. Conducted by the New Home Trends Institute by John Burns Real Estate Consulting, the survey also found that 76% of homeowners are taking more steps to promote their physical health.

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Aston Martin breaks ground on new F1 headquarters

BD+C

The Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One Team has recently broken ground on a new headquarters in Northamptonshire, England. The project, which represents the first all-new F1 factory in the UK since the McLaren Technology Centre opened in 2004, is being designed by Ridge and Partners LLP.

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Smart Homes Could Help to Stabilize the U.S. Power Grid

Pro Builder

Smart Homes Could Help to Stabilize the U.S. Power Grid. cbroderick. Tue, 09/14/2021 - 09:42. The country’s power grid struggles to meet the energy demands of today. Extreme weather in Michigan, California, and Texas highlight the grid’s downfalls, says Forbes. And while the U.S. power grid may be the largest machine on earth, its limitations have been revealed, making way for innovation.

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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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LEED-certified offices earn higher rents than non-sustainable properties

BD+C

LEED-certified buildings consistently earn higher rents than non-LEED properties, according to new research from Cushman & Wakefield. Since 2015, rents for LEED-certified buildings have averaged 11% higher than those of non-LEED properties. The research also indicates that newly delivered LEED buildings were more resilient during times when the real estate market softened.

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New York City Issues 1,500 Stop Work Orders at Construction Sites

ENR Construction

Inspectors also issued more than 3,600 violations, during the Dept. of Buildings' three-month safety sweep, to contractors and site safety professionals for failing to keep sites safe.

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New Harvard study expands research into impact of indoor air quality on occupant performance

BD+C

Enhanced ventilation and filtration can improve the cognitive function and health of a building’s occupants, and should be the preeminent strategy for healthy buildings.

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Women Now Account for 10.9% of the Construction Workforce

Pro Builder

Women Now Account for 10.9% of the Construction Workforce. cbroderick. Tue, 09/14/2021 - 09:56. Addressing the skilled labor shortage means attracting more workers and diversifying outreach. Adding more women to the construction workforce presents an opportunity for the industry, says the National Association of Home Builders. The share of women in construction grew by 0.6% from 2019 to 2020, now accounting for 10.9% of the construction workforce.

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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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How to Choose Right Breathable Boots?

Work Gearz

Have you ever had a moment when you take your shoes off after a long day of work and that smell completely overwhelms you?? Then you’re not alone. Everyone of us had faced it and was embarrassed about it. ( Best Boots for Smelly Feet: Review and Buyer’s Guide ). It is entirely expected to have sweaty feet on occasion, yet exorbitant sweating can demonstrate a condition called hyperhidrosis.

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Amazon Plans To Hire 125,000 Employees Across America

Business Facilities

Amazon will add the new fulfillment and transportation positions to the 40,000 corporate and technology jobs announced earlier this month. The post Amazon Plans To Hire 125,000 Employees Across America appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Is Leather Easier to Clean Than Suede?

Work Gearz

Leather’s properties that make them particularly suited for boots and other objects are its suppleness, durability and comfort because it is a natural material that breathes. There are varieties of leather available and each requires a specific care and treatment. . Suede, a type of leather which is manufactured from the soft underside of an animal hide, is less durable than typical leather and is more susceptible to scuffing and staining.

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Tour a Uniquely Decorated School Bus Conversion

Natural Building

The Liminal Caravan is a school bus conversion quite unlike anything you’ve seen before. This artistic couple have renovated it using all reclaimed, salvaged and recycled materials to create a home filled with ornate and interesting treasures. . You can watch the video at www.youtube.com. The post Tour a Uniquely Decorated School Bus Conversion appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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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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5 Best Disposable Work Gloves for Any Job

Work Gearz

When referring to work gloves, most professionals, with the exception of medical and food industry pros think reusable. This is a pretty good idea if you are not working with lubricants, chemicals, or substances in general that leave a residue or dirty your hand during work. In this case, a disposable work glove can be really convenient. Reusable gloves that suffer spills will need to be washed if nothing else to protect your skin from a chemical that can pass through your glove and irritate or

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Links to the Past Push E-J Electric Forward

ENR Construction

ENR New York's Specialty Contractor of the Year sustains its staff, clients and community as it finds new ways to grow.

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Introducing Trimble Construction One

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Welcome to Trimble Construction One — the Future of Connected Construction.

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Peninsula Turns Ex-Jail Site Into Bronx Community Centerpiece

ENR Construction

The project builds 850,000-sq-ft of affordable housing, outdoor space and mixed usage on Hunts Point.

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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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ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator plummets in August; Contractor Confidence down

BD+C

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California's New Wood Waste Disposal Law Solves a Big Problem for Contractors

ENR Construction

AGC of California's CEO called Gov. Newsom's signing of the bill a "really big deal" for state transportation contractors.

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Why Adopting a Data Strategy Gives Construction Businesses a Competitive Advantage – And Where to Start

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Projects are built on thousands of decisions. The quality of every decision depends on data: having accurate, timely and complete information that you can use when you need it. But right now, data management is an area where many European construction companies are struggling. We might be generating more information than ever before. But whether that’s producing actionable insights – and better outcomes for the business – is another question.

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Michigan Dam Failures Caused by Rapid Liquefaction of Downstream Sand Embankments

ENR Construction

Heavy rains leading to a rather new phenomenon, static liquefaction of sand embankments, only previously observed in tailings dams led to property damage and flooding in central Michigan.

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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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Study from Autodesk and FMI Finds Better Data Strategies Could Save the Global Construction Industry $1.85 Trillion

Autodesk Construction Cloud

New research shows that implementation of formal data strategies is linked to positive project outcomes, cost savings and competitive advantages . San Francisco, Calif. – September 14, 2021 – Autodesk , Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) and management consulting firm FMI Corporation today released the results from a new study, “ Harnessing the Data Advantage in Construction , ” which surveyed over 3,900 professionals across the global construction industry on their data practices in 2020.

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Midwest on the Scene: Historic Vetrauvers Building Moved

ENR Construction

Construction events from across the greater midwest.

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New Report Reveals Data Strategy is a Key Advantage in Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Discover key findings in infographic below. Advances in construction technology continue to accelerate what’s possible for the industry at large. The challenge with all this new technology is the sheer volume of project data it generates. In fact, over the past three years alone, our research shows that new project data has doubled industry-wide. Couple that with common industry challenges in capturing, managing, and analyzing data, and we find a startling $1.8 trillion in cost impacts to the co