Wed.Aug 25, 2021

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4 Rules for Holding More Effective Meetings & Cultivating Better Outcomes

Construction Business Owner

4 Rules for Holding More Effective Meetings & Cultivating Better Outcomes. Alex Headley. Wed, 08/25/2021 - 09:30. The first priority of an effective team meeting is to review production and performance to date, asses how much work is left to complete and address how teams will accomplish the remaining work and tasks required to finish safely, on-time and on-budget.

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How Automation is Solving Contractors’ Remote Onboarding Challenges

Viewpoint Construction Technology

ASRC’s Scot Strickland shares why his company digitized its construction human resources workflows with Viewpoint HR Management and what it gained.

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How to Become a Licensed Land Surveyor in Virginia State?

The Constructor

Land surveying is an exciting and rewarding profession. However, the land surveyor needs to obtain a land surveying license to undertake this job in.

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The disadvantages of having a construction acquisition/procurement plan lacking granularity

Job Order Contracting

There are major disadvantages of having a construction acquisition/procurement plan lacking granularity. With respect to construction, renovation, maintenance, sustainability or repair procurements, lacking granularity results in a lack of cost visibility and transparency and financial management inefficiencies. A detailed unit price cost proposal should be required for all such projects.

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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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Common Mistakes in Cold Weather Concreting: How to Avoid Them?

The Constructor

Cold weather concreting is a critical construction activity that requires excellent planning and preparation. This is because even the slightest.

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Sungwoo Hitech Picks Tennessee For First U.S. Manufacturing Operation

Business Facilities

Sungwoo Hitech will invest $40 million to locate its first U.S. manufacturing operations, Sungwoo Hitech America Corp., in Telford, TN. The Korean automotive supplier has purchased the former Alo Tennessee building in the Washington County Industrial Park, where it will create 117 new jobs. “Sungwoo Hitech has experienced significant growth, and we are excited to now bring our first production facility to the U.S., in particular, Washington County, Tennessee,” said Suk Je Lee, CEO, preside

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The rise of entertainment districts and the inside-out stadium

BD+C

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been the talk of the basketball world after leading the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA Championship in 50 years. After dropping 50 points in the clinching game six and winning Finals MVP, it’s been well deserved.

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Renewable Energy: The Power Of Change

Business Facilities

By Dominique Cantelme. From the July/August 2021 Issue. A ccording to the International Energy Agency (IEA), based on current policy settings and economic trends, electricity generation from renewables, including hydropower, wind and solar PV, is on track to grow by 8 percent in 2021 and by more than 6 percent in 2022. However, renewables will still only be able to meet around half of the projected increase in global electricity demand over these two years.

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Summit One Vanderbilt immersive experience and observatory set to open

BD+C

Summit One Vanderbilt, a new, innovative destination that combines views, curated multi-sensory experiences, and cutting-edge technology, is set to open on Oct. 21.

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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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What does BHK mean? BHK Full Form

Civil Lead

BHK Full Form BHK full form is bedroom, hall, and kitchen in a particular unit Flat or house. Today we. Read more.

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The first net-zero hotel in the U.S. is nearing completion in Connecticut

BD+C

Sometime in late Spring of next year, the Hotel Marcel in New Haven, Conn., is scheduled to open. This 110,000-sf, 165-room hotel is being touted by its developer as the first net-zero carbon hotel in the U.S., and its transformation is guided by Passive House and LEED Platinum certification standards.

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Keystone Pipe Materials, Construction Cited As Cause in Four Big Spills

ENR Construction

GAO report points to more than 12,800 bbl leaked by existing oil pipeline in largest breaches since 2017. Owner TC Energy claims "zero high-impact incidents in the last 18 months.

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Lab design strategies for renovations and adaptive reuse

BD+C

New scientific opportunities are creating demand for more and better laboratory space. For academic and teaching institutions, this demand often leads to renovating and expanding existing research labs to accommodate new practices and technology.

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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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NIST Names Team Investigating Champlain Towers South Collapse

ENR Construction

The agency says it will not report preliminary findings before issuing its final report unless investigators discover issues that would impact public safety.

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Study finds racism, discrimination common in construction industry

BD+C

A new study commissioned by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) found that workplace discrimination of minority groups and women was common in the construction industry.

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Facebook Begins Construction on Sustainable $800M Data Center in Mesa, Ariz.

ENR Construction

Facebook’s Arizona facility is touted to be among the most advanced energy- and water-efficient data centers in the world.

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Why do Roofers Wear Hoodies?

Work Gearz

We all can agree that the summer heat can be unforgiving. And while we choose to remain indoors when the sun is out, people in the roofing profession have no choice but to be outdoors no matter the heat or rain. . You probably must be wondering why you need to be precise about your outfit while roofing. Well, because as a roofer you have to work in harsh conditions and therefore, you require the right outfit for your safety.

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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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The Fall Season Likely to Welcome Falling Competition Levels

Pro Builder

The Fall Season Likely to Welcome Falling Competition Levels. cbroderick. Wed, 08/25/2021 - 09:37. Real estate experts predict a cooler fall housing market, but competition will remain hotter than usual. Realtor.com says experts forecast an increase in listings, which would then slow price appreciation and help to relax bidding wars. Home prices are now 8.6% higher than the same time last year, but that’s significantly lower than April’s 17.2% annual price increase.

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Engineer Pauses Fix of 'Sinking' Millennium Tower in San Francisco

ENR Construction

Settlement and roof tilt changes during installation of casings for new piles is being closely monitored.

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The Most Expensive Rental Market in the Country is.

Pro Builder

The Most Expensive Rental Market in the Country is. cbroderick. Wed, 08/25/2021 - 09:43. New York City now holds the title as the most expensive rental market in the country, snagging the top slot from long-term holder San Francisco. When the pandemic rolled around, dense cities were hit hard, especially New York City and San Francisco. But New York has rebounded much better with rents up nearly 20% while San Francisco rents are up just 5%, reports CNBC.

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Engineer Pauses Fix of 'Sinking' Millennium Tower in San Francisco

ENR Construction

Settlement and roof tilt changes during installation of casings for new piles is being closely monitored.

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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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Managing a Home's Mechanicals Requires Creative Solutions

Pro Builder

Managing a Home's Mechanicals Requires Creative Solutions. cbroderick. Wed, 08/25/2021 - 09:46. Smaller lots require creative thinking for the necessary parts of the home, the mechanicals. Designing and constructing a beautiful home is important, but if the heat, air conditioning, and hot water systems are not up to par, buyers don’t want it. And as lot sizes get smaller and smaller, placement of the mechanicals requires innovative solutions, says architecture firm Housing Design Matters.

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Keystone Pipeline Materials and Construction Cited As Cause in Four Big Spills

ENR Construction

GAO report points to more than 12,800 bbl leaked by existing oil pipeline in largest breaches since 2017. Owner TC Energy claims "zero high-impact incidents in the last 18 months.

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How to Sell High-Performance Homes

Pro Builder

How to Sell High-Performance Homes. cbroderick. Wed, 08/25/2021 - 09:51. The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) green home series highlights the benefits of high-performance homes and how builders can effectively communicate those benefits to buyers. Benefits such as utility bill savings can be easier to sell than high-performance homes’ hidden features, such as indoor air quality and efficient heating and cooling systems.

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Keystone Materials and Construction Are Factors in Big Spills, says GAO

ENR Construction

Federal watchdog points to more than 12,800 bbl leaked by existing oil line in four breaches since 2017; owner TC Energy says there have been "zero high-impact incidents in last 18 months.

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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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What the Rise of iBuyers and Fin-tech Companies Means for Buyers

Pro Builder

What the Rise of iBuyers and Fin-tech Companies Means for Buyers. cbroderick. Wed, 08/25/2021 - 09:54. Cash sales accounted for 23% of all home sales in July this year, helped by an increasing number of iBuyers and financial technology companies entering the market. iBuyers are companies making cash offers instantly based on an automated valuation such as OpenDoor, Redfin Now, Zillow Offers, and more, reports the National Association of Realtors.

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Explain the method of removing centering of an arch.

Learn Civil Engineering

Anyone can please explain the process?

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Greek-French Consortium Wins Greece's Largest Road Privatization

ENR Construction

35-year contract includes nearly 900 km of roads.

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