Lets Build

JANUARY 20, 2023

Construction sites are chaotic. And even if it’s mostly controlled chaos, staying on top of everything is challenging for site managers. While we have plenty of tools to get a general overview of projects and see how they should be progressing, we only have one that shows how they’re actually progressing: construction daily logs. Let’s explore the importance of keeping construction and maintenance daily logs of every on-site activity.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 20, 2023

A massive rulebook that most workers won’t read can leave a contractor vulnerable to OSHA fines and lawsuits, according to panelists at AGC’s safety conference.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 20, 2023

Anyone who has ever worked in construction knows the challenges posed by miscommunication: rework, serious safety risks, plus cost and schedule overruns. Project teams have more data available today than ever. But siloed technology and teams can lead to both information overload and data gaps that result in poor decisions and miscommunication. In hindsight, some construction miscommunications can be comical (as highlighted in our construction mishap cartoon series here ), but industry experts

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 20, 2023

December’s report marks the largest monthly decline since early in the pandemic and the smallest annual increase in nearly two years, according to ABC, but pricing pressures remain.

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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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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 20, 2023

So you have a great business idea and are convinced you can make it work, but you don't have much capital to get your business off the ground. Juggling existing financial commitments such as a mortgage or bank loan could put a squeeze on your business plans. Many entrepreneurs use creative thinking and shrewd planning to get businesses off the ground with the smallest budgets.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 20, 2023

Digging Deeper Foundations = More Water Infiltration Challenges Phillip.fry@gc… Fri, 01/20/2023 - 15:21 How to mitigate the risk with proven below-grade waterproofing solutions GCP Applied Technologies January 20, 2023 Specifying proven below-ground waterproofing during the design phase is critical. Waterproofing deeper basements, foundations and other below grade spaces takes special considerations that are vital to the life of the building.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 20, 2023

Lancaster-Tully-led partnership beats two teams for $296-million contract, but start is unclear as state court injunction won by project opponents halts work execution.

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Learn Civil Engineering

JANUARY 20, 2023

It’s crucial to have a system in place for home security that offers ease and safety. IP intercom and mobile keyless entry are two elements that may improve your home security system.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 20, 2023

Despite Market Frenzy, 80% of New Buyers Don’t Regret Their Purchases ldeakins Fri, 01/20/2023 - 09:44 The vast majority of Americans who became homeowners within the last two years are satisfied with their purchases despite making significant compromises Despite a series of headwinds, 80% of homebuyers don’t regret purchasing their homes in the last two years, though 27% paid above the listing price compared with 5% who purchased more than five years ago, according to a new survey by LendingTre

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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 Specifier

JANUARY 20, 2023

Photos courtesy Byard and Schindler, 2010. By Ken Harmon Despite having well-documented performance capabilities, lightweight concrete often conjures several questions in the minds of specifiers. From its lead times to cost, unanswered questions can cause some professionals to steer away from the material, even when its use would enhance the building’s design and support cost-savings to the project’s bottom line.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 20, 2023

HUD Announces Plans to Reintroduce Obama-Era Rule to Combat Housing Discrimination ldeakins Fri, 01/20/2023 - 09:52 The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is working to bring back a fair housing rule that will address and rectify discriminatory zoning laws The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced on Thursday that it plans to reinstate and strengthen the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule, a provision of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 that was introduce

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Learn Civil Engineering

JANUARY 20, 2023

Expert Civil is considered one of the leading ed-tech platforms for the civil engineering industry around the globe. An effort has been made to make information resources for civil engineering and construction available and accessible from anywhere, at any time, throughout the world by creating the greatest civil engineering website in India – Expert Civil.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 20, 2023

Home Prices Rise as Lower Mortgage Rates Lure Buyers Back Into the For-Sale Market ldeakins Fri, 01/20/2023 - 10:08 After months of slowing sales, homebuyers are making their way back into the for-sale market, and that increased demand is causing home prices to rise As homebuyer demand rebounded in response to a slight dip in mortgage rates, the median U.S. home-sale price increased 0.9% year-over-year to $350,250 during the four weeks ending Jan. 15, the biggest increase in a month, Redfin repo

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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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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2023

Contractor relies on NIBCO grooved butterfly valves for fast, trouble-free install.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 20, 2023

Lancaster-Tully-led partnership beats two teams for $296-million contract, but start is unclear as state court injunction won by project opponents halts work execution.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 20, 2023

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