Wed.Dec 15, 2021

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To Host or Not to Host: Is Cloud-Based Construction Management for You?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Read the three major factors surrounding cloud based construction management, and see why migrating to cloud hosting is a smart, growth-based move.

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LEAN Job Order Contracting – What Public Sector Facilities Professionals Need to Know

Job Order Contracting

It’s critical to take the time to monitor and improve your Job Order Contracting processes as they are not as you think they might be. Job Order Contracting (JOC) has been distorted into a way to simply speed the procurement of repair, renovation, and new build construction, bypassing procurement rigors and doing little to assure mutually beneficial benefit to owners and design-builder or overall efficiency.

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Rising Energy Costs to Bring Construction Inflation

The Constructor

Leading global designing and engineering consultant, Arcadis, has forecast high inflation in the construction industry from next year due to rising.

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5 Construction Technology Trends Australian Contractors Should Invest in Now

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As the construction industry continues to adapt, connect and scale, these are the 'must-have' innovations.

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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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Types of Bridge Railings

The Constructor

Bridge railings are guardrail systems designed to prevent people or vehicles from falling off the bridge. They can be made of concrete or steel.

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The Manufacturing Industry: Building Back Fast

Business Facilities

Despite turbulence caused by labor and supply chain challenges, the manufacturing industry is experiencing a positive trajectory as it recovers from the pandemic. The post The Manufacturing Industry: Building Back Fast appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Sustainable Building by the Numbers

Pro Builder

Sustainable Building by the Numbers. mbeirne. Wed, 12/15/2021 - 11:07. Homebuilding is no longer exclusively about materials or land, but instead, how all the pieces fit together within an overarching puzzle. Sustainable building is using energy-efficient and healthier materials and the intelligent integration of design, construction, and operation of each home so it delivers benefits like healthier living, less maintenance, and durability not just for the next 15 years, but for decades to come.

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For First Time, San Francisco Lands Top Spot In Clean Energy Rankings

Business Facilities

San Francisco took top honors in ACEEE's 2021 City Clean Energy Scorecard, followed by Seattle; Washington, DC; Minneapolis; and Boston and New York. The post For First Time, San Francisco Lands Top Spot In Clean Energy Rankings appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Can You Pour Concrete Over Concrete | How to Pour Concrete Over Existing Concrete | Can I Pour Concrete Over Concrete

Civiconcepts

Introduction An existing concrete floor can be levelled with the fresh concrete levelling layer; however, the existing concrete flooring must be prepared first. The new concrete would not stick effectively … Can You Pour Concrete Over Concrete | How to Pour Concrete Over Existing Concrete | Can I Pour Concrete Over Concrete Read More ».

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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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Michigan Governor: “Our State Will be Competitive.”

Business Facilities

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer lauds bi-partisan agreement to attract interest in the state. The post Michigan Governor: “Our State Will be Competitive.” appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Millennial Buyers Are Flooding the Housing Market

Pro Builder

Millennial Buyers Are Flooding the Housing Market. ldeakins. Wed, 12/15/2021 - 09:52. Millennials are overtaking baby boomers to become the largest US adult population with a growing number of first-time buyers. In 2020, millennials accounted for more than half of all home-purchase loan applications after surpassing baby boomers to become the largest living adult generation in the US.

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Initial And Final Setting Time of Cement – Important, Calculation

Civil Lead

Initial And Final Setting Time of Cement When water is mixed in cement, the hydration process starts, and it forms. Read more.

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Florida Treatment Plant to Receive Expansion for Reverse Osmosis Facilities

PC Construction

Ground is broken and construction is officially underway for the expansion of the City of Stuart’s new reverse osmosis (RO) treatment facility. The 1.5 mgd facility, which is an expansion of the City’s existing lime. The post Florida Treatment Plant to Receive Expansion for Reverse Osmosis Facilities first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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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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Sports/Entertainment, Award of Merit: MAPS 3 Oklahoma City Convention Center

ENR Construction

This $181-million, 500,000-sq-ft convention center is the largest public building project in Oklahoma City’s history and the centerpiece of the MAPS 3 capital improvements program. .

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How Connected Construction Leads to Proactive Planning and Execution

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction projects have many moving parts, and managing all those different elements is crucial for project success. One wrong piece of information can create a snowball effect and potentially lead to project teams building off the wrong set of plans resulting in schedule delays, cost overruns, and a loss in morale. One way to ensure that teams are coordinated and working off the latest data set is connected construction.

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California Plant Would Convert Wood Waste Into Hydrogen Fuel

ENR Construction

Developer plans to establish a $100-million plant outside Bakersfield for its first-of-its-kind project, working with Fluor Corp. and gasification systems maker SunGas Renewables Inc.

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Kevin Wilson

Pro Builder

Kevin Wilson. Kevin Wilson is national vice president of strategic sourcing and sustainability for Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (NYSE: TPH), one of the largest homebuilders in the U.S. and a recognized leader in customer experience, innovative design, and environmentally responsible business practices. mbeirne. Wed, 12/15/2021 - 11:03.

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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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Water/Environment, Award of Merit: Buffalo Bayou Park Slope Stabilization & Bench Sediment Removal

ENR Construction

To help protect the “Central Park of Houston” from future flooding while maintaining its character, a seven-phase project identified 16 repair sites along two miles of the bayou.

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Home Price Appreciation Benefits Some Homeowners but Leaves Many More Scrambling

Pro Builder

Home Price Appreciation Benefits Some Homeowners but Leaves Many More Scrambling. ldeakins. Wed, 12/15/2021 - 10:07. While some are swimming in equity, others are drowning in debt—and losing their homes as a result. National home price growth is benefitting some homeowners with high equity and home price appreciation, but others who are struggling to make their mortgage payments are at a higher risk of losing their homes to foreclosure as property taxes rise, according to PR Newswire.

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Best Airport/Transit: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Integrated Operations Center DFW Airport, Texas

ENR Construction

In constructing its new integrated operations center (IOC), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport needed a facility that would provide 360-degree oversight of all its airport operations.

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Majority of Unvaccinated Workers Consider Quitting Because of Mandates

Pro Builder

Majority of Unvaccinated Workers Consider Quitting Because of Mandates. ldeakins. Wed, 12/15/2021 - 10:11. An already short-staffed workforce could lose much more talented labor amid vaccine mandates. Vaccination rates for construction workers have fluctuated below 60% since July, far below the vaccination rate for all other occupations, which is now above 80%, according to Construction Dive.

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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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Best Water/Environment: Vista Ridge Regional Water Supply Project Design-Build

ENR Construction

To help diversify water sources, provide water security and meet the needs of the rapidly growing south central Texas community, the Vista Ridge Regional Water Supply Project utilizes a public-private partnership to supply 20% of San Antonio’s needed water.

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Micro Concrete: What is it, and how is it Used in Concrete Construction?

Civiconcepts

As the name suggests, this is a micro version of regular concrete. It’s a cement-based coating applied on different surfaces (tiles, wood, etc.) to provide the look and feel of … Micro Concrete: What is it, and how is it Used in Concrete Construction? Read More ».

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Sports/Entertainment, Award of Merit: Beast Urban Park, Phase 1

ENR Construction

Phase 1 of this $39.6-million project includes a natatorium, aquatics park and multipurpose facility, providing a 26-acre recreational/cultural hub for a previously underserved community. .

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Exclusive designs, easy to install, durable, built to last

Pro Builder

Exclusive designs, easy to install, durable, built to last. kcichowicz. Wed, 12/15/2021 - 10:34. New Pro program supports the needs builders and flooring contractors during this time of significant growth. Together, we build strong. Flooring. Flooring. sponsored.

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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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Sports/Entertainment, Award of Merit: Q2 Stadium

ENR Construction

Austin’s newest entertainment and sports venue is home to the city’s Major League Soccer team. On 26 acres, the LEED Silver 410,000-sq-ft stadium has permanent seating for 20,000 as well as club seats, lounges and luxury suites. .

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

Pro Builder

Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda. ibush. Wed, 12/15/2021 - 17:31. Ivory Homes in Salt Lake City is Pro Builder's 2021 Builder of the Year. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor. When Clark Ivory returned with his family to Salt Lake City from a three-year church mission in the eastern European countries of Moldova and Romania in 2017, he could have easily allowed Ivory Homes, the company founded by his father, Ellis, almost 50 years earlier, to continue without him.

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Water/Environment, Award of Merit: City of Huntsville AJ Brown Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project

ENR Construction

This $20.8-million upgrade to an aging water treatment plant included a new secondary treatment process and a mechanical dewatering system.