Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Optimizing the Project Delivery Process. Alex Headley. Thu, 12/09/2021 - 16:35. Digital transformation may seem like the buzzword of the hour, but its benefits are real, especially in sectors with high-dollar projects and multiple stakeholders. In the construction industry, building information modeling (BIM) plays a central role in leveraging data from both building models and company processes to dramatically improve decision-making capabilities, establish more efficient workflows and reduce d

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Glass in architecture and construction has acquired a reputation of being one of the most durable building materials. However, based on the severity.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Low-Cost Fire Protection For New Home Building/Remodeling. mbeirne. Thu, 12/09/2021 - 14:28. Each year 25,000 electrical fires occur in the U.S. killing hundreds, injuring thousands and resulting in more than $1 billion in property damage, according to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). . Home builders, electrical manufacturers and fire safety experts are on the front line in implementing solutions that can avoid costly damage and prevent injuries and deaths.

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Civiconcepts

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Your home is probably the most valuable investment you can make. That’s why it pays to cover. However, it’s wise to learn to recognize the 8 common signs of foundation … 10 Signs of Foundation Issues | 10 | House Foundation Problems | Foundation Damages Signs Read More ».

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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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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Anirban Basu, chief economist for Associated Builders and Contractors and CEO of consulting firm Sage Policy Group, expects projects from the new infrastructure package to be released in next year's third and fourth quarters.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Marking a construction milestone for the Zhangzhou nuclear power plant in China’s Fujian province, the inner dome of the facility’s first reactor unit was recently lifted into place and installed.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The SBA is proposing two new methods for small businesses to obtain the often elusive qualifying past performance commonly required when competing for federal contracts. The proposed rules implement new provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Fiscal Year 2021 (FY 2021), which will permit a small business government contractor to use the past performance of a joint venture, of which it was a member, “provided that the small business worked on the joint venture’s contract or co

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 9, 2021

This renovation of the vaccine maker’s Kvistgård plant added on-site aseptic fill-and-finish capabilities, allowing the company to stop outsourcing that portion of the manufacturing process.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Introduction of Dutch Gable Roof. The Dutch gable roof is also called a gablet that consists at the top of a roof of a small gable. In this type of gable roof, two sloping sides peak at the top center. To mean a gable with a parapet the Dutch gable term is also used. In many building designs, it is used and it has two sloping sides in different directions which meet to form a ridge.

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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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DECEMBER 9, 2021

A n arena currently under construction at Sacred Heart University’s campus in Fairfield, Conn., set to house its hockey and figure skating programs will have a design feature not typically associated with indoor ice rinks: windows.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 9, 2021

October Reports Surge in Construction Job Openings. ldeakins. Thu, 12/09/2021 - 10:29. More job gains have been reported in the second half of 2021, but many more are needed to contend with an industry-wide labor shortage. The number of open construction jobs reached a record of 410,000 unfilled positions in October in the midst of an underbuilt housing market dependent on trade labor for additional inventory.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Biden calls for ambitious emissions reductions in federal buildings government-wide that would require a long-term commitment, over several presidential administrations. .

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 9, 2021

How the ‘Great Resignation’ Is Impacting US Cities. ldeakins. Thu, 12/09/2021 - 10:32. A major shift among young professionals will benefit some regions more than others. The ‘Great Resignation’ is causing many young professionals to relocate to areas with a lower cost of living while searching for more flexible employment options, reports Realtor.com.

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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

DECEMBER 9, 2021

AECOM is developing a live hydraulic model for a smart canal in Glasgow that will proactively manage flood risk and water quality using rainfall forecast data.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Philadelphia-Area Custom Homebuilder Chooses TYPAR for Durability, Performance. kcichowicz. Thu, 12/09/2021 - 10:38. As builders of high-end custom homes in the greater Philadelphia area for more than 50 years, the team at DeLuca Construction knows a thing or two about choosing quality products that will meet their customers’ expectations for years to come.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Soil contamination prompted construction of a 7-km-long extension of Cairo Metro’s Line 3 on a viaduct instead of below ground, as first planned.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 9, 2021

California Officials Tighten Water Supplies Ahead Into Third Straight Year of Drought. ldeakins. Thu, 12/09/2021 - 10:55. How year three of California’s major drought could affect the entire state—from farmlands to cities. The majority of California’s water reservoirs are far below average heading into the state’s third straight year of drought. With a low outlook for rain and snow this winter, officials are restricting water use across the state to never-before-seen levels as climate change pos

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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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DECEMBER 9, 2021

W hen building solar farms in remote locations, driving materials around the often sprawling sites can be time consuming.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Software applications are commonplace in just about any industry, and are used by small and large businesses alike. Okta’s 2019 Business @ Work research report found that larger companies deploy an average of 163 apps (up from 129 in 2018) while smaller ones deploy an average of 99 (up from 73 in 2018). Construction companies are regularly adding more apps to their tech stacks, and this trend isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Officials and contractors in British Columbia and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Washington state push to reopen, repair and add resilience to battered highways and flood defenses after a month of repeat storms.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Single Female Buyers Outpace Men for Third Straight Decade. ldeakins. Thu, 12/09/2021 - 10:22. More single females are buying homes than men, but not without sacrifices. In 2021, female home buyers were second only to married couples in the housing market, a demographic trend that has lasted over three decades. According to the National Association of Realtors, today’s home buying shares stand at 60% married couples, 19% single women, and 9% single men.

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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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DECEMBER 9, 2021

Public health worries, particularly in environmental justice communities, are behind the proposed review of manufacturing limits in federal consent decree.

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Waltham, MA-based Thermo Fisher Scientific‘s new single-use technology assembly facility will create 1,400 new jobs. The post Tennessee: Thermo Fisher Puts $100-Million Plant in Wilson County appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Automakers are preparing for increasing electric vehicle demand in Europe, which the International Energy Association says overtook China in 2020 as the fastest-growing market for EVs.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Single-Family Home Buying Shifts in Third Quarter With Strong Second-Home Market. ldeakins. Thu, 12/09/2021 - 10:51. Housing production is rebounding in some suburban areas and smaller metros. A rebound in housing production in urban core and exurban markets suggests a shift in single-family home buying geared toward suburban and higher density areas, according to NAHBNow.

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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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DECEMBER 9, 2021

Seamus French, a group CEO of mining giant Anglo American plc, joins the London-based construction firm in January as a managing director and will succeed 45-year veteran Ray O'Rourke as CEO by September.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Eiffage Construction broke ground on a new ecological urban campus in Clichy, France, northwest of Paris. The commercial project, dubbed BLACK, will provide about 530,000 sq ft of office space, accommodating up to 4,100 people.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Situated on the Dubai waterfront between Bluewaters Island and Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Harbour covers 1.85 million sq m and includes complex underground utilities, arterial roads, flyovers, bridges and a monorail. .

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