Mon.Dec 21, 2020

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6 Excavator Maintenance Tips

Construction Equipment

“Managers and their operators can keep excavator operating costs down by following preventive maintenance tips,” says Jason Boerger, marketing manager–excavators, for Bobcat. “Preventive maintenance is critical to keeping an excavator running smoothly.

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Relationship-based Construction – Integrating Planning, Procurement, & Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Any organization with appropriate levels of leadership and commitment can build and manage a framework within which construction is planned, acquired, and executed in a manner that consistently drives best value outcomes. All the tools and service s required to create and support a collaborative, relationship-based environment are readily available.

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New Leasing Index Down in November

Construction Equipment

Overall new leasing business was down 21 percent in November to $7.3 billion, after posting $9.3 billion in October. Business was down 7 percent compared to November 2019, and cumulative volume is off 6 percent to 2109.

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Quality of Life: Working Where You Want To Live

Business Facilities

Millennials are looking for all of the excitement and amenities found in large urban centers, but at a much lower cost and with the better overall quality of life found in mid-sized cities. - Read: Quality of Life: Working Where You Want To Live at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Husqvarna Acquires Blastrac, Rebrands HTC Products

Construction Equipment

Husqvarna Group’s construction division has signed an agreement to acquire Blastrac, a leading provider of surface preparation technologies for the global construction and remediation industry.

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Volvo Begins Deliveries of All-Electric Machines

Construction Equipment

Volvo Group’s construction equipment division announced that it began deliveries of its first electric construction machinery to customers.

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Solutions for Subcontractor Problems

Pro Builder

Solutions for Subcontractor Problems. cbroderick. Mon, 12/21/2020 - 13:04. Milwaukee remodeler Abby Binder, owner of Abby’s Windows & Exteriors, discusses the difficulty of holding onto subcontractors in the current labor-challenged environment in several markets across the country. Binder’s experience with common sub problems, such as workers being poached while on the job, makes her an expert.

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TruckIT Integrates with Autodesk BIM 360

Construction Equipment

TruckIT, a construction technology firm specializing in dispatching and electronic ticketing solutions, has announced its integration with Autodesk BIM 360, a construction management software which is part of Autodesk Construction Cloud.

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Does Propane Have an Edge on Household Energy Costs?

Pro Builder

Does Propane Have an Edge on Household Energy Costs? mbeirne. Mon, 12/21/2020 - 06:00. Saving energy and reducing utility bills is a major focus for homeowners across the country, and the Department of Energy (DOE) recently published a report that shows just how energy efficient propane appliances are compared to other options. Homeowners and homebuyers will often look to their trusted home builder, remodeler, or construction professional for ways to increase their home’s energy efficiency to re

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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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Considerations and challenges for prefabricated wall panel enclosures

Construction Specifier

Images courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger. by Annemarie R. DerAnanian, PE, and Mary K. Donlon, PE. Prefabricated wall panels are individually manufactured in an offsite fabrication shop, complete with exterior cladding and fenestration, anchor system, water/air/vapor barrier(s) and flashing, insulation , and the structural framing. They are then lifted and installed onsite.

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Boston First to Adopt Obama-Era Zoning Rules

ENR Construction

Boston has become the first major city in the country to incorporate Obama-era, federal anti-discrimination rules into the process of reviewing major new apartment and condo projects.

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GIS benefits are widely accepted, but measurements of importance vary among AEC firms

BD+C

The new analysis reveals that the inherent value of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is well understood by AEC firms, and those that use it report achieving important benefits. Even firms and individuals currently not using GIS have a favorable view of its potential, according to the report released by Dodge Data & Analytics. Those benefits include improved productivity and client satisfaction, the ability to offer more services; reduced conflicts, field coordination problems, or changes

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What Is the Best Foundation for a House | Types of House Foundations | How to Build a House Foundation | What Is the Strongest Foundation for a House

CivilJungle

Introduction of Foundation for House. Foundation is one of the most important parts of the Building on which the whole Structure is res t. Foundation is a very essential part of a building which provide a base to the structure. In this article, you will get to all about the foundation, Types of house foundation and how to build a house foundation. Definition of Foundation.

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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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Stonehenge Recreated at WSSC’s Piscataway WRRF

PC Construction

One of the key components of WSSC’s new bio-energy project is the construction of two 1.5-million-gallon anaerobic digesters. As two of the earliest structures to be built on the project, there was a lot of. The post Stonehenge Recreated at WSSC’s Piscataway WRRF first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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Boston First to Embrace Obama-Era Zoning Rules

ENR Construction

Boston has become the first major city in the country that will incorporate Obama-era, federal anti-discrimination rules into the process of reviewing major new apartment and condo projects.

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5-Minute Video: Stok 2020 Year in Review

Stok

We’re all collectively ready to move on to 2021, but before we do, let’s take a look at what 2020 taught us. Stok’s year in review video highlights how this year’s challenges shaped what we’re delivering for our clients, how we’re treating our employees, and how we’re thinking about our programs. We also celebrate some achievements and share key takeaways from the year.

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Innovative Pipejacking System Buoys Buenos Aires Sewer Project

ENR Construction

The project will connect more than four million Buenos Aires citizens to sewers via a network of collector tunnels, a wastewater treatment plant and an outfall.

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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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Metros With the Greatest Change in Listing Supply

Pro Builder

Metros With the Greatest Change in Listing Supply. cbroderick. Mon, 12/21/2020 - 10:09. With more Americans looking to buy as many existing homeowners are reluctant to list, housing inventory has fallen short across the country, but most in these metros. According to the New York Times, there are 38% fewer homes on the market across the 50 largest U.S. metros in the third quarter of 2020.

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P3 Eyed to Replace Aging Louisiana Bridge

ENR Construction

Louisiana will seek private funding to replace the nearly 70-year-old, functionally obsolete I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles.

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What the Biden-Harris Administration Can Do to Tackle Housing Affordability

Pro Builder

What the Biden-Harris Administration Can Do to Tackle Housing Affordability. cbroderick. Mon, 12/21/2020 - 09:54. As the bright spot of the economy, the housing market has provided a much needed boost but there remain millions of Americans struggling with housing affordability, mortgage, and rental payments. The National Association of Home Builders identified key actions the Biden-Harris administration needs to take to keep housing golden and to help housing affordability.

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Utah’s Infrastructure Grade Holds Steady in Face of State’s Rapid Growth

ENR Construction

Beehive State’s grade of C+ is among highest infrastructure scores in nation, according to recent civil engineers’ report.

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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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Say Au Revoir to These 2020 Design Trends

Pro Builder

Say Au Revoir to These 2020 Design Trends. cbroderick. Mon, 12/21/2020 - 10:12. As a flux of new design trends are making their way into homes, outdated trends need to make their way out. The role of the home changed at a rapid pace this year, making way for a slew of new home demands. According to Forbes, there are 12 design trends from this year making their way out the door in 2021.

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Massive Omnibus Bill Has Cuts and Hikes for Construction Programs

ENR Construction

$1.4-trillion measure has mostly small boosts or cutbacks for construction accounts in 2021.

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Multifamily Construction is Making a Comeback

Pro Builder

Multifamily Construction is Making a Comeback. cbroderick. Mon, 12/21/2020 - 10:04. After months of new single-family construction leading the way, November’s construction starts were boosted primarily by multifamily construction. In November, construction starts were 13% higher compared to last year and increased by 1.2% from October of this year. Building permits also hit their highest pace in 14 years, according to Realtor.com.

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Massive Omnibus Bill Has Cuts and Hikes for Construction Programs

ENR Construction

$1.4-trillion measure has mostly small boosts or cutbacks for construction accounts in 2021.

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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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Recovery of Worker Killed in Power Plant Collapse Could Take Until Mid-January

ENR Construction

Two workers die at Ohio project where Adamo Group was set to start demolition.

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Recovery of Dead Worker at Plant Collapse Site Could Take Until Mid-January

ENR Construction

Engineer Thornton Tomasetti is on demolition firm Adamo Group power plant site where collapse killed two employees, contractor's second major fatal incident since 2015.

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$3.1-Million Repair Wrapping Up on Fire-Damaged Cincinnati to Kentucky Bridge

ENR Construction

Kokosing nears end of six-week, expedited bridge repair of the main thoroughfare between Cincinnati and Covington, Ky.