Fri.Oct 01, 2021

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How Creative Conflict Can Propel Business Negotiations

Construction Business Owner

How Creative Conflict Can Propel Business Negotiations. Alex Headley. Fri, 10/01/2021 - 08:37. The business-to-business (B2B) landscape has changed dramatically over the years. But several megatrends continue to progress, including globalization, technological disruption, instant information exchange and customized solutions versus commoditized inputs.

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Difference Between Onground & Inground Swimming Pool Construction

The Constructor

Onground pools are constructed at or above the ground level, while inground pools are built in the ground. Both types involve different construction.

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Natural Disasters Now Factor Into Where Homebuyers Want to Live

Pro Builder

Natural Disasters Now Factor Into Where Homebuyers Want to Live. mbeirne. Fri, 10/01/2021 - 10:40. Also, about one-third of the 3,000 homeowners surveyed are considering selling their home, moving, or both to avoid a potential disaster in the future. When choosing a place to live, more than 3 out of 4 recent home buyers surveyed in July took the threat of natural disasters into account, per CoreLogic.

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[VIDEO] Mexia is a great place to live (and do business in!), no matter how you pronounce it.

Business Facilities

Located in the Heart of the Texas Triangle, Mexia’s centrally located community at the intersection of HWY 84 & 14 provides great access to I-35 & I-45. Our lower cost of living, rich history, shovel-ready industrial park sites, regionally based workforce, and abundance of retail are just a few reasons why Mexia should be on your radar! The post [VIDEO] Mexia is a great place to live (and do business in!

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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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NAHB Chairman's Letter: A Toolkit to Combat the Labor Shortage

Pro Builder

NAHB Chairman's Letter: A Toolkit to Combat the Labor Shortage. mbeirne. Fri, 10/01/2021 - 08:22. October is Careers in Construction month, and NAHB has resources to help members promote careers in the skilled trades. Chuck Fowke. Open construction jobs stand at 321,000, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And those unfilled positions are a barrier to new residential construction and housing affordability.

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NAHB Chairman's Letter: A Toolkit to Combat the Labor Shortage

Pro Builder

NAHB Chairman's Letter: A Toolkit to Combat the Labor Shortage. mbeirne. Fri, 10/01/2021 - 08:22. October is Careers in Construction month, and NAHB has resources to help members promote careers in the skilled trades. Chuck Fowke. Open construction jobs stand at 321,000, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And those unfilled positions are a barrier to new residential construction and housing affordability.

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Understanding Roles And Why it Makes Sense To Hire Us

Contractor Bookkeeping

I will start by quoting a short sentence found in the all-time best-seller "Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth" That is an acronym; take the first letter of each word and put it together to form a different word. "No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other." there is more to that, and the point is that concept applies to accounting.

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Natural Disasters Now Factor into Where Home Buyers Want to Live

Pro Builder

Natural Disasters Now Factor into Where Home Buyers Want to Live. mbeirne. Fri, 10/01/2021 - 10:40. Also, about one-third of the 3,000 home owners surveyed are considering selling their home, moving, or both to avoid a potential disaster in the future. When choosing a place to live, more than 3 out of 4 recent home buyers surveyed in July took the threat of natural disasters into account, per CoreLogic.

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Leprino Foods To Invest $870M In Texas Cheese Manufacturing Plant

Business Facilities

Mozzarella cheese maker will create 600 jobs in Lubbock, in one of the state’s largest private investments since inception of the Texas Enterprise Fund. The post Leprino Foods To Invest $870M In Texas Cheese Manufacturing Plant appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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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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Supply Chain Woes Pushing up Paint Prices

Pro Builder

Supply Chain Woes Pushing up Paint Prices. mbeirne. Fri, 10/01/2021 - 10:26. Raw material shortages and cost increases has prompted paint manufacturer Sherwin-Williams to raise prices. The company recently told investors that its cost for resins and polymers to make paint and steel to make cans will increase somewhere in the high teens for the year and exceed 20% during the fourth quarter.

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Ceremonial Groundbreaking Marks Progress at the Firestone Medical Research Building

PC Construction

Yesterday the University of Vermont celebrated the construction progress on the Firestone Medical Research Building with a ceremonial groundbreaking. The project marks a pivotal moment in UVM’s advancement as Vermont’s premier research institution. Construction began. The post Ceremonial Groundbreaking Marks Progress at the Firestone Medical Research Building first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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Is Now the Time for Off-Site Construction?

Pro Builder

Is Now the Time for Off-Site Construction? mbeirne. Fri, 10/01/2021 - 10:52. On-Site vs. Off-Site: How to Make the Right Decision. Off-site construction has been on the verge of revolutionizing home building since the end of World War II, yet its promise remains unfulfilled. Scott Sedam discusses why off-site production failed to catch on in the past and why it finally has the potential to revolutionize home building in the future.

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Ford Will Spend $11.4B on Tennessee, Kentucky EV Plant Projects

ENR Construction

Automaker will build electric vehicle assembly and battery plant campus in Tennessee, plus a pair of battery factories in Kentucky.

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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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Commercial Building Roof Types | What is Commercial Building Roof

CivilJungle

What is Commercial Building Roof? Commercial roofs are available in the marketplace in different types and different shapes according to the budget of the owner and the needs of the.

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First Construction Contract Awarded for 'Crown Jewel' of Everglades Restoration

ENR Construction

Work will begin in November on the first increment of construction for the estimated $3.5-billion A-2 Reservoir in the Everglades Agricultural Area south of Lake Okeechobee.

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Achieving green building goals with architectural metal coating systems

Construction Specifier

By Channing Beaudry. Photos courtesy Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings. As more people return to workplaces, schools, hotels, event venues, and other destinations, they seek reassurance that building owners share their concerns not only for environmental health, but also for their personal health. Architects and specifiers increasingly seek options for architectural metal coatings combining sustainability, durability, and a wide variety of colors.

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Hilda L. Solis Care First Village

ENR Construction

As COVID-19 spread through Los Angeles County’s growing homeless population, the team designed, built and received final approvals in just 120 days for a 60,000-sq-ft interim housing facility.

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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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Restoring and maintaining archaic concrete floor systems

Construction Specifier

By J. Christopher Clements, AIA. Photos courtesy Hoffmann Architects Inc. For a building owner, contractor, or design professional, encountering an unfamiliar material can be a terrifying prospect, especially if the material makes up something as fundamental as the floor slab. A floor slab in modern construction often means reinforced concrete—ubiquitous and reliable.

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First Contract Awarded for $3.5B Everglades Restoration Project

ENR Construction

Phillips and Jordan will start work in November under fixed-price $80-million first phase of the A-2 Reservoir south of Florida's Lake Okeechobee.

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Skilled Construction Training Center Opens in Orlando

Pro Builder

Skilled Construction Training Center Opens in Orlando. mbeirne. Fri, 10/01/2021 - 10:30. The new center will use the Home Builders Institute’s industry-recognized curriculum, one of only three preapprenticship programs recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor. The BuildStrong Academy of Orlando is open to train and place area students who want to pursue careers in the skilled trades for the building industry. .

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First Construction Contract Awarded for Key Everglades Restoration Project

ENR Construction

Work will begin in November on the estimated $3.5-billion A-2 Reservoir in the Everglades Agricultural Area south of Florida's Lake Okeechobee.

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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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Court Rules PPP Loans to Builders Can Be Forgiven

Pro Builder

Court Rules PPP Loans to Builders Can Be Forgiven. mbeirne. Fri, 10/01/2021 - 10:35. The judge agreed with NAHB’s position that the plain language of the statute creating the PPP prevented SBA from applying eligibility regulations that sought to exclude NAHB members. In a case brought by Michigan home builders and the National Association of Home Builders, the federal court for Eastern Michigan ruled that the Small Business Administration (SBA)wrongly applied eligibility criteria to the Paycheck

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Ford, SK Innovation Plan $11.4B in Tennessee, Kentucky EV Plant Projects

ENR Construction

The projects include an auto assembly plant and battery plant campus in Tennessee, plus a pair of battery plants in Kentucky.

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Jeff Finkle, IEDC

Business Facilities

Finkle, CEcD, President and CEO, IEDC, discusses the impact of COVID-19 and remote work on real estate and economic development, and more. The post Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Jeff Finkle, IEDC appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Construction pipeline promises much

Construction Law

Government’s latest National Construction & Infrastructure Pipeline detailing public sector procurement plans for the next ten years was released in September, representing the highest level of public sector infrastructure investment ever. The pipeline plans to invest £650 billion on new infrastructure were generally welcomed by the industry and commentators.

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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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Sartorius To Expand Business Operations With Michigan Plant

Business Facilities

Sartorius, an international partner of life science research and the biopharmaceutical industry, is expanding its presence in Michigan. The company will open a new 130,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art plant in Ann Arbor, MI, in late 2023. Sartorius will have an anchoring presence in the Tech Loop at the Ann Arbor Research Park and add a flagship site […].

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What Socks are Best for Toenail Fungus?

Work Gearz

Onychomycosis (toenail fungus) is a common fungal infection that causes your toenail to thicken and become yellow, with white spots and streaks. Nail fungus can cause your nail to darken, thicken, and disintegrate at the edge as the infection progresses. . Imagine having to work all day with a painful, itchy feeling on your foot. Yes, toenail fungus can extend to other parts of your feet if left untreated for long. .

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Ford PlanS $11.4B in Tennessee, Kentucky EV Plant Projects

ENR Construction

The projects include electric vehicle assembly and battery plant campus in Tennessee, plus a pair of battery factories in Kentucky.