Wed.Jun 16, 2021

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5 Reasons Prototyping Is Essential In Design And Construction

Construction Marketing

Construction is one industry faced with many planning and designing before the actual structure is put in place. A plan is always drawn in blueprints to give clients and engineers insight into how the building should be. However, with advancements in technology, better designs with more details are being constructed to help guide the structure of a building. .

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4 Tips for Attracting & Retaining Gen Z Employees

Construction Business Owner

4 Tips for Attracting & Retaining Gen Z Employees. Alex Headley. Wed, 06/16/2021 - 07:30. The skilled labor shortage in the United States continues to be a significant challenge for the construction industry. While the pandemic delayed many construction projects in 2020, the demand in 2021 is full steam ahead. This strong demand, coupled with older workers retiring, has intensified the labor shortage, creating space for the next generation of construction workers.

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What is Diamond Plate in Construction?

The Constructor

A diamond plate or deck plate is a type of floor plate with one side having textures or raised patterns and the other side being smooth. The patterns.

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Customized Training Programs: Finding The Perfect Fit

Business Facilities

Everywhere from factory floors to research labs to virtual space—and every work space in between—today’s customized training programs are ensuring that new hires quickly get up to speed. - Read: Customized Training Programs: Finding The Perfect Fit at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Inconsistent building codes make some states more vulnerable to hurricanes

BD+C

States lacking consistent statewide building codes are most vulnerable to the effects of hurricanes , according to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) 2021 edition of Rating the States.

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Populous designs 9,000-seat stadium and training center for the Brisbane Lions

BD+C

Populous has designed a new boutique 9,000-seat stadium and training facility for the Brisbane Lions of the Australian Football League (AFL) and AFL Women’s (AFLW). Brighton Homes Arena will be located about 19 miles south of Brisbane in Springfield.

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No Slowing Down for Home Improvement Projects and Sales

Pro Builder

No Slowing Down for Home Improvement Projects and Sales. cbroderick. Wed, 06/16/2021 - 09:34. Home improvement spending grew during the pandemic and it’s not predicted to slow down any time soon. According to MarketWatch, home improvement retailers Home Depot and Lowe’s have a 17% and 12% market share, respectively, and Bank of America predicts the two will continue to see gains.

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BSB Design acquires California architectural firm Withee Malcolm

BD+C

On June 1, 2021, Des Moines, IA, based BSB Design acquired Withee Malcolm, a 44-year old planning, architecture and interiors firm based in Torrance, CA. Withee Malcolm will operate under the revised name Withee Malcolm – A BSB Design Studio, and the firm will retain all staff and its existing office location in LA’s South Bay.

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Here’s Where Vacation Home Sales Boomed the Most

Pro Builder

Here’s Where Vacation Home Sales Boomed the Most. cbroderick. Wed, 06/16/2021 - 09:29. Sales for vacation homes increased 16.4% in 2020 as many Americans worked remotely and fled high-density areas for more scenic lower-density areas. The National Association of Realtors’ recent report found sales increased by double digits in 2020 but soared 57.2% higher during the first quarter of 2021.

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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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Grillage Foundation | Types of Grillage Foundation | Steel Grillage Foundation | Grillage Footing

Civiconcepts

Grillage Foundation Grillage foundation is a type of foundation that consists of one, two, or additional levels of beams which are usually steel, superimposed on a layer of concrete to … Grillage Foundation | Types of Grillage Foundation | Steel Grillage Foundation | Grillage Footing Read More ».

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Amazon To Create 1,000 Jobs At New Baton Rouge Robotics Facility

Business Facilities

The company will invest $200 million in its latest robotics fulfillment center in Louisiana, scheduled to open by December 2022. - Read: Amazon To Create 1,000 Jobs At New Baton Rouge Robotics Facility at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Maryland OKs New Funds for Purple Line Consultant Team

ENR Construction

State board awards $183.5 million for expanded PM role until a new design-build team is picked to complete the much delayed P3 light rail project.

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Witchcliffe Ecovillage in Australia

Natural Building

Witchcliffe Ecovillage in Western Australia will serve as home to around 700 people and be a model of sustainability for communities worldwide. The Ecovillage site spans about 300 acres of former farmland. Project co-founders and partners, Mike Hulme and Michelle Sheridan began the project with a plan to create “the most sustainable residential community possible”.

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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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Massachusetts General Hospital Proposes Boston's Latest Mega Project

ENR Construction

Massachusetts General Hospital is pushing ahead with a $1.9 billion addition to its Boston campus.

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Single-Family Rents Experience Highest Increases in 15 Years

Pro Builder

Single-Family Rents Experience Highest Increases in 15 Years. cbroderick. Wed, 06/16/2021 - 09:23. With home prices reaching new heights, demand for single-family rentals is booming, pushing rental prices up with it. Rent for single-family homes increased from 2.4% in April 2020 to 5.2% in April 2021, according to data from CoreLogic. CNBC says it's the largest gain in 15 years.

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Multiple Construction Errors Contributed to Mexico Subway Collapse

ENR Construction

Faulty welds and stud placements are among issues found by risk manager in new report.

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Metros With the Highest Home Value Growth

Pro Builder

Metros With the Highest Home Value Growth. cbroderick. Wed, 06/16/2021 - 09:39. Homeownership provides buyers with equity and a long-term investment that could have a great payoff when it comes time to sell, as long as they’re buying in an area where the homes’ value will grow. To identify the areas where home values have increased the most and offer stability, SmartAsset compared data for 358 metropolitan areas from 1996 through 2020.

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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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Producer prices for construction materials and services jump 24% over 12 months

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Are you using the most comprehensive home builder contracts?

Pro Builder

Are you using the most comprehensive home builder contracts? kcichowicz. Wed, 06/16/2021 - 11:27. From the company that developed the most widely-accepted contracts for commercial construction, AIA Contract Documents released comprehensive contracts for home builders. These new, expert-written agreements include: Contract language to minimize risk on single family residential projects.

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Senate Panel Approves $78B, 5-Year Highway Safety and Rail Bill

ENR Construction

Passenger and freight rail would get the largest share of the funding, a $36-billion allocation.

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Construction input prices rise 4.6% in May; softwood lumber prices up 154% from a year ago

BD+C

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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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Multiple Construction Errors Contributed to Mexico Subway Collapse, Report Says

ENR Construction

Faulty welds and stud placements among issues found by Norwegian firm.

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Top Takeaways from Autodesk Connected Construction Forum 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The Autodesk Connected Construction Forum was a smashing success. Thousands of you tuned in and heard from Autodesk’s team and various thought leaders in the construction industry. . If you missed the event (or can’t wait to relive it), don’t worry. You can rewatch the sessions on-demand. Just login here. If you didn’t register for the event, subscribe to our blog to receive content updates!