The Constructor

JANUARY 31, 2023

The hard hat is essential safety equipment for all construction workers. It provides: In this article, we’ll explore what a hard hat is, why construction workers wear it, the standards and regulations that govern their use, and the benefits of it. So, let’s dive in and learn about the importance of hard hats on the […] The post Hard Hats on the Job: Why Construction Workers Wear Them appeared first on The Constructor.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2023

How digitising site diaries, health and safety forms and processes, and productivity reports can help glazing and cladding businesses thrive.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 31, 2023

A poorly defined/communicated scope is the No. 1 root cause of construction project failure. The No.1 Reason Why 70% of capital projects are late, over budget, or both = Poorly defined Scope of Work A “hidden fact” leading to this failure point is that most owners don’t know how to clearly define and effectively communicate a Scope of Work.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2023

A look at construction software for bricklayers and how it could help to take your brickwork business to the next level.

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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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Construction Dive

JANUARY 31, 2023

Amtrak will use multiple project delivery methods including the Delivery Partner model, in which the contractor’s payments will be tied to key metrics.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 31, 2023

One of construction’s most preventable hazards has already taken its toll in the first months of OSHA’s fiscal year.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 31, 2023

NAHB Introduces This Year’s New American Home at 2023 IBS ibush Tue, 01/31/2023 - 14:47 The exhibition home near Las Vegas showcases energy-efficient and innovative design concepts, as well as the latest home building products The National Association of Home Builders, its Leading Suppliers Council, and Pro Builder Media today unveiled The New American Home 2023 in tandem with the 2023 International Builders’ Show (IBS).

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 31, 2023

The retailer also will launch five fulfillment and distribution centers in 2023, with the first location set to open in Georgia.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 31, 2023

New Jersey enacts legislation that offers a financial performance bonus for concrete producers who provide low embodied-carbon products for state projects.

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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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Construction Dive

JANUARY 31, 2023

A new EPA rule could result in additional costs of $1 million per acre for projects adjacent to certain waterways.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 31, 2023

US Labor Dept. investigators say painting subcontractor Unforgettable Coatings Inc. falsified records to avoid paying overtime rates and retaliated against workers who complained.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 31, 2023

The country’s second-largest contractor claims the project can power over 20,000 homes.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 31, 2023

US Labor Dept. investigators say painting subcontractor Unforgettable Coatings Inc. falsified records to avoid paying overtime rates and retaliated against workers who complained.

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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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Construction Dive

JANUARY 31, 2023

Funded with federal dollars, the job will eliminate a T-shaped intersection on U.S. 101 in Northern California.

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PC Construction

JANUARY 31, 2023

A new face joined our crew in Vermont this week. Andrew Fiske, a 17-year-old co-operative student from Northwest Career & Technical Center , will spend the next six months working with and learning from our talented crews in Vermont. During this time, he will split his days, starting out in the classroom at the Tech Center and then heading to the jobsite for hands-on, real-world construction experience.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 31, 2023

These Are America’s Most Undersupplied Housing Markets ibush Tue, 01/31/2023 - 15:08 Due to the housing affordability crisis, it's anticipated U.S. home builders will fall short on meeting housing needs in 2023 To accommodate current and future demand this decade, the home building industry must build back from a deficit of 17.1 million housing units, but according to John Burns Real Estate Consulting, the industry’s efforts must first be concentrated on the most undersupplied regional markets.

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Civiconcepts

JANUARY 31, 2023

Introduction of Mops Mopping is one of the excellent ways to get your surface or floors clean using mop beats getting on your knees and hands.

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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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Pro Builder

JANUARY 31, 2023

As Rental Costs Rise and Wage Growth Slows, Housing Affordability Worsens ibush Tue, 01/31/2023 - 15:26 Homebuyers and renters continue to be priced out of an increasingly unaffordable housing market For the past two years, renters across the U.S. have been squeezed by fast-rising rental costs paired with near-stagnant income growth, and as a result, two full-time workers earning minimum wage can comfortably afford a typical two-bedroom rental in just 10 of the 50 largest U.S. cities, Forbes rep

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 31, 2023

Labor Dept. investigators say Unforgettable Coatings Inc. falsified records to avoid paying overtime rates and retaliated against workers who complained.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 31, 2023

OSHA Will Crack Down on Penalties for Trench Deaths in 2023 ibush Tue, 01/31/2023 - 15:38 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's national enforcement program aims to mitigate trench-related deaths on construction jobsites During the last fiscal year, 39 U.S. construction workers died as a result of trench collapses—that’s more than double the year prior and the highest number since 2017, according to Construction Dive.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2023

The association predicts remodeling work will remain solid.

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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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ENR Construction

JANUARY 31, 2023

Largest grant is $292M for concrete casing, part of New York-New Jersry Hudson Tunnel project.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 31, 2023

Advice for Home Builders Navigating a Market in Flux ibush Tue, 01/31/2023 - 10:00 Successful builders can grow during this housing recession if they plan for it by maintaining liquidity, keeping up their reputation, and actively searching for opportunities Emma Shinn and Chuck Shinn In 2021, home builders recorded the best average net profit—12.06%—in the 29 years that Shinn Builder Partnerships has collected and published detailed home builder financial and operational information.

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