Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2022

Reality in Job Cost Integrity. Alex Headley. Wed, 01/12/2022 - 08:45. The vicious job loop is an endless cycle of misrepresentations and mistruths. There are so many things that can go wrong in job cost reporting and the interesting thing is that most of the issues lie not in information technology but with human psychology. Sure, there was a time when there was not a great, seamless system of real time feedback, allowing construction organizations to make project course corrections.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 12, 2022

Each year, the Federal Government and the State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) in the United States spend billions of dollars for bridge.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 12, 2022

Upon completion in 2024, U.S. Steel's Osceola, AR facility will be the most technologically advanced steelmaking facility in North America. The post U.S. Steel Picks Arkansas For New $3B Steel Mill appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 12, 2022

Remote Work and Cryptocurrency Are Driving up Demand for Luxury Houses. ldeakins. Wed, 01/12/2022 - 10:30. Luxury real estate is reporting historic gains, and experts predict that cryptocurrency could keep demand high for years to come. Low interest rates, record-high inflation, and work bonuses are fueling a recent boom in luxury real estate as more professionals switch to remote work and invest in cryptocurrency.

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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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Civiconcepts

JANUARY 12, 2022

What Is A Manhole? Manhole can be defined as an access point inside the sewer line for material and workers. It is the most important component of the sewer line … What Is A Manhole | Purpose of Manhole | Types of Manholes | Manhole Construction Details Read More ».

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Civiconcepts

JANUARY 12, 2022

What Is Landscaping? Landscaping means changing a small portion of the land to improve its viability, value, and aesthetic look. The landscaping can involve the craft and art of growing … What Is Landscaping | Types of Landscaping Works | Landscaping Meaning | Essential Features of Landscaping Works Read More ».

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Wolgast Corporation

JANUARY 12, 2022

Things have changed for many businesses over the last two years including where staff completes their work, the need for incentives to maintain or attract employees, distancing measures for staff, and how their products are delivered. These changes may have made your current building too big, too small, or no longer functional for your business. Maintaining and Attracting Staff through Your Building.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 12, 2022

The state's receipt of $2.4 billion in America Rescue Plan Act funds would help boost state DOT construction activity.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 12, 2022

As an owner, your everyday list of todo’s seems to boil down to two things: increase profit and reduce risk. This is why it pays to improve visibility and collaboration with construction teams through technology. You get to be more hands-on with progress transparency while empowering project teams to work smarter. In engineering and construction, around 95% of all data goes unused, which often creates disconnects.

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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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ENR Construction

JANUARY 12, 2022

There’s a lot we can learn from this year’s class of Newsmakers, chosen by the editors of ENR. One led the construction of hospitals in Haiti; one built a bridge to connect Turkey’s two-continent expanse.

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Learn Civil Engineering

JANUARY 12, 2022

1 unit electricity means that the total power of 1 kW means 1000 watts consumed by the electrical appliances for one hour. It means that if any appliances of rating 1Kw operate for an hour then the electricity consumed by them will be 1 unit electricity. Meaning of 1 Unit Electricity 1 unit of electricity […].

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 12, 2022

Associated General Contractors latest outlook is more positive for this year across most building segments.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 12, 2022

The Builder Experience: Keys to customization for homeowners. kcichowicz. Wed, 01/12/2022 - 07:36. When a homeowner begins working with a builder, they are looking to them as a trusted advisor and partner. Someone who understands what the nice-to-haves are, in comparison to the need-to-haves. Often times, this distinction can get lost in translation.

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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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ENR Construction

JANUARY 12, 2022

The 22V Nuron battery platform will be compatible with 70 new Hilti tools, from the lightest to the most-demanding applications.

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JANUARY 12, 2022

Supply Chain Issues Cause Sky High December Prices. ldeakins. Wed, 01/12/2022 - 10:34. Persistent supply chain challenges drove consumer prices to new highs for the month of December. The Consumer Price Index rose 7 percent throughout 2021, pushing up prices in December at the fastest rate in nearly 40 years, The New York Times reports. Many businesses have seen little improvement in supply chain disruptions as shipments remain stalled in crowded ports and omicron outbreaks leave work crews shor

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 12, 2022

The 22V Nuron battery platform will be compatible with 70 new Hilti tools, from the lightest to the most-demanding applications.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 12, 2022

Rising Mortgage Rates Could Heat Up Winter Home Buying. ldeakins. Wed, 01/12/2022 - 10:39. Seasonal slowdowns may give way to surging sales as mortgage rates inch ever higher. Mortgage rates have reached their highest peak in over a year, threatening affordability for potential home buyers in an already pricey housing market. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages rose from 3.52% to 3.33% last week, the highest rate since March 2020, CNBC reports.

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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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ENR Construction

JANUARY 12, 2022

With thousands of Afghan evacuees arriving in the U.S. daily in late August as part of Operation Allies Welcome, the federal government was faced with several major logistical questions.

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Natural Building

JANUARY 12, 2022

My last blog post was about a free online version of Making Better Building by Chris Magwood. In reading through some of his introductory comments about foundations, I came across this statement: “In much of North America, foundations have been twinned with conditioned, subgrade living space: the basement. In many markets, having a basement is so normal that it can be hard to convince a homeowner to imagine a house without one.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 12, 2022

In 2004, as a 16-year veteran in the mental health field, clinical psychologist Sally Spencer-Thomas thought she knew a lot about how the mind works.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 12, 2022

Do you prefer extra cushioning in your work boot for all-day comfort? And where do you get the extra cushioning from? Gel or foam footbed inserts, or do you prefer cushioned socks? We tested work socks to find the best cushioning for inside that work boot to improve daily comfort during long work shifts. Our top pick turned is the Orthofeet Padded Work Sock in bamboo fiber because of the excellent anti-odor, anti-bacterial, and moisture-wicking capabilities.

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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 12, 2022

Mike Williams loves it when a plan comes together, especially on megaprojects such as the new $4.5-billion Salt Lake City International Airport.

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Civiconcepts

JANUARY 12, 2022

What Is Calacatta Quartz? Calacatta quartz is a material that resembles Calacatta marble, a form of marble. The colour of Calacatta quartz is clear and dazzling white, but it also … What Is Calacatta Quartz | Calacatta Quartz Countertop | Types of Calacatta Quartz | Colours of Calacatta Quartz | Calacatta Quartz Price | Calacatta Quartz Price Per Square Feet Read More ».

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Learn Civil Engineering

JANUARY 12, 2022

Definition of road margin Lines, patterns, and phrases, with the exception of road signs, are applied or fastened to the carriageway or kerbs, or to objects inside or adjacent to the highway, for the purpose of managing, warning, guiding, and informing road users. What are Road Margins? The different cross-sectional parts of the road, excluding […].

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 12, 2022

No sooner did developer Long Ridge Energy start work in 2019 on a natural gas-fired powerplant at a closed metals factory in Ohio to serve a data center and business hub, that things went awry, remembers firm President Robert Wholey.

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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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Business Facilities

JANUARY 12, 2022

The three winners were selected from a record-setting number of entries submitted for Business Facilities’ 2021 Deals of the Year awards. The post Ford, Samsung Electronics, KORE Power Named 2021 Deals Of The Year appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 12, 2022

Multi-faceted federal effort includes record-setting auction of offshore wind lease tracts in NY area.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 12, 2022

If you work at a construction site or in a heavy industry site, you already know the importance of quality protective gear when on the job. Your feet are no less important than your hands, head, or face. Chemicals, oil, heavy tools, materials, machines, and debris can all do incredible damage to your feet in the event of an accident or a moment of distraction.

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