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5 Key Metrics That Make or Break Your Company

Construction Business Owner

5 Key Metrics That Make or Break Your Company. Alex Headley. Mon, 06/21/2021 - 08:41. You can’t operate a jobsite without equipment. For many heavy civil construction companies, it’s the most significant asset they own. Therefore, it can have a profound impact on your bottom line. While there are many fleet performance metrics to manage to keep a fleet productive and healthy, the following are five key metrics and definitions below directly impact the bottom line.

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What is Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS)?

The Constructor

The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) was founded in 1997 as a non-profit, independent organization. The scheme was implemented in order to.

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Texas Additive Manufacturer Expands To Neighborhood 91

Business Facilities

Cumberland Additive will leverage recent growth in the aerospace, defense, and space sectors by expanding at Pittsburgh International Airport's N91 Additive Manufacturing campus. - Read: Texas Additive Manufacturer Expands To Neighborhood 91 at BusinessFacilities.com.

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10-Story Apartment in China Built in Just 28 Hours | Video Inside

The Constructor

China-based manufacturing company, Broad Group, has constructed a 10-story steel apartment in the city of Changsha in China within a duration of just.

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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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Manufacturing: The Jobs Multiplier

Business Facilities

A lack of ready or willing manufacturing job candidates could cost the U.S. economy up to $1 trillion unless the industry takes proactive steps. - Read: Manufacturing: The Jobs Multiplier at BusinessFacilities.com.

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What Is Coarse Aggregate | Properties of Coarse Aggregate | Uses of Aggregates | Classification of the Aggregates | Aggregates Meaning

Civiconcepts

What Is Coarse Aggregate? Coarse aggregates are irregular in shape, broken stones, or naturally occurring round gravels that are used to make concrete. Coarse aggregates for structural concrete contain broken … What Is Coarse Aggregate | Properties of Coarse Aggregate | Uses of Aggregates | Classification of the Aggregates | Aggregates Meaning Read More ».

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Design team of Gensler and Manning selected to design The River District

BD+C

Gensler and New Orleans-based architecture firm Manning have been selected as the design team to create a Master Plan for a new residential and mixed-use neighborhood on the Mississippi River called The River District.

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What Is Well Foundation | Well Foundation Construction | Types of Well Foundation | Component of Well Foundation | Sinking of Well Foundation

Civiconcepts

Introduction To Well Foundation Well Foundation or Caissons Foundation have been in usage for foundations of bridges and different structures since the Roman and Mughal periods. Well Foundations are utilized … What Is Well Foundation | Well Foundation Construction | Types of Well Foundation | Component of Well Foundation | Sinking of Well Foundation Read More ».

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Domestic Isn’t Dead: Why U.S.-made Jumbo HSS Are the Big Thing in Structural Steel

BD+C

Do you use steel hollow structural sections (HSS) in designs and building projects? If not, what factors put you off or keep you away? If we had to guess, we’d venture that one challenge is availability — or lack thereof, especially for larger sizes. Inconsistent rolling schedules limit sourcing options in North America, and the largest pieces are only made overseas, requiring extra months of lead time to be shipped over. .

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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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Greenlink Nevada Gets Green Light to Power Up

ENR Construction

Nevada Legislature accelerates plan to build a power line project that will enhance the use of renewable energy in the state.

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Kansas Dairy Ingredients Investing $45M In Kansas Expansion

Business Facilities

Kansas Dairy Ingredients (KDI) Cheese Company will expand its operations in Southwest Kansas, creating 40 new jobs in the Hugoton community. - Read: Kansas Dairy Ingredients Investing $45M In Kansas Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Housing Affordability, Median Incomes Took a Hit in April

Pro Builder

Housing Affordability, Median Incomes Took a Hit in April. cbroderick. Mon, 06/21/2021 - 10:02. As monthly mortgage payments increased double digits in April from March, median family income declined. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) found median family incomes dropped 1% from March to April this year as monthly mortgage payments went up 16.1%.

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Vancouver, B.C., may delay new zero emissions building standards

BD+C

Vancouver, B.C., may delay net-zero construction requirements for a year due to concerns over building permit delays. The city is beset by a housing affordability crisis and the new rules would worsen the issue. City staff has recommended delaying the regulations to speed up residential permits and reduce the growth of the permitting backlog.

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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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Lumber Prices Finally Cool as Demand Relaxes

Pro Builder

Lumber Prices Finally Cool as Demand Relaxes. cbroderick. Mon, 06/21/2021 - 10:11. The demand for lumber from builders, remodelers, and at-home DIYers helped drive prices up to $1,600 per thousand board feet, but recent price declines reflect dwindling demand and ramped up production. The New York Times reports that the country’s 3,000 sawmills have increased production, adding extra shifts and reviving previously idle mills.

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4 Construction Meetups to Attend This Summer (2021)

Autodesk Construction Cloud

While plenty of people take off during the summer months, this period is known to be a busy time for construction professionals. The sunny weather conditions, coupled with relatively less traffic on roads, create an ideal environment to make headway on projects. . But no matter how hectic your schedule is this summer, it’s important to find time to attend professional functions such as meetups and webinars. .

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Commercial Construction Contractors Upbeat on Outlook Despite Worsening Material Shortages, Worker Shortages

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Contractors continue to face a shortage of building materials like lumber and steel, while cost fluctuations for the building products are having increasing impact on business, according to second quarter data from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction (Index). This quarter, 84% of contractors are facing at least one material shortage.

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Lehigh University expands its burgeoning business college

BD+C

On April 1, construction began on a three-story, 74,000-sf expansion of Lehigh University’s Rauch College of Business in Bethlehem, Pa. This project was supposed to begin last year but got delayed by the COVID-19 outbreak. The building is scheduled for completion in the Fall of 2022. Since the Rauch Business Center opened in 1991, the College has seen a 43% increase in enrollment and 38% increase in faculty.

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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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Real Estate's New Normal: Virtual Selling Tools

Pro Builder

Real Estate's New Normal: Virtual Selling Tools. cbroderick. Mon, 06/21/2021 - 10:14. Both homebuyers and sellers benefit from virtual selling tools: one side can view listings faster and easier while the other gains more attention. Video walkthroughs, 3D tours, and self-guided tours increased by 200% on Zillow in April 2021, according to the listing site.

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Contracting Firms Expect Recovery to Improve During 2021

ENR Construction

Firms continue to fine-tune processes that were implemented in their offices and on jobsites during the pandemic.

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Could Declaring a Right to Housing be the Way to Solve Homelessness?

Pro Builder

Could Declaring a Right to Housing be the Way to Solve Homelessness? cbroderick. Mon, 06/21/2021 - 10:24. In the city of Los Angeles, the housing gap is illustrated by multi-million-dollar homes steps away from homeless encampments—but the Los Angeles Times argues wealth should not be a determining factor for fair housing. Half of those with housing pay more than half of their income on rent and utilities.

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Growth Curve Fueled By a Diverse Portfolio

ENR Construction

ENR Southwest's 2021 Contractor of the Year Haydon Building Corp. doubles its revenue while planning for leadership transition.

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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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Two Adhesive Products. One System Solution for PVC Trim Applications.

Pro Builder

Two Adhesive Products. One System Solution for PVC Trim Applications. kcichowicz. Mon, 06/21/2021 - 09:24. Titebond is pleased to announce the introduction of two products designed to enhance the quality and construction of PVC applications. Ultimate PVC Trim Adhesive and Sealant and PVC Trim Joint Adhesive provide professional performance and results for a variety of PVC Trim applications.

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Challenges Drive Solutions at Phoenix Mayo Clinic Expansion

ENR Construction

Innovations abound—including a ‘big-room’ collaboration—at Mayo Clinic’s $145-million East Side Expansion project in Phoenix.

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How Owners Can Create a Winning Combination for Successful Project Delivery

Autodesk Construction Cloud

I recently explored the importance of owners understanding the core principles of data and how establishing data standards drives insight into better decision-making. Knowing what you need, why you need it, and how you need it are the first steps in successful digital delivery to manage and drive operational efficiencies effectively. But what happens once you’ve set and defined the data requirements?

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Challenges Drive Solutions At Mayo Clinic Expansion

ENR Construction

Innovations abound—including a ‘big-room’ collaboration—at Mayo Clinic’s $145-million East Side Expansion project in Phoenix.

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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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Invitation Homes CEO Says Market is 'Extremely Healthy'

Pro Builder

Invitation Homes CEO Says Market is 'Extremely Healthy'. cbroderick. Mon, 06/21/2021 - 10:17. The supply and demand dynamics that brought the housing market to where it is today will likely remain stable, resulting in steadily increasing home prices, says Invitation Homes’ CEO Dallas Tanner. The home builder told CNBC that high price increases have not created a housing bubble because of supply and demand, though the unprecedented demand seemed to worry some, it resulted from unprecedented facto

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Southeast Builders Chase Market Switched Into 'Hyperactive' Mode

ENR Construction

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Biden Picks Water Policy Specialist to Lead Bureau of Reclamation

ENR Construction

Former Hill aide Touton also worked at Dept. of Interior in the Obama administration.

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