What is Weathering Steel?
The Constructor
MAY 24, 2022
Weathering steels, also known by the trade name COR-TEN steels, are high-strength, low alloy steel with a carbon content of less than 0.2 percent by.
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10 Construction Best Practices You Should Be Doing Right Now
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 24, 2022
A brief look at 10 best practices that contractors should be looking at to modernize and stay relevant in this new age of construction.
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New in Autodesk Construction Cloud: 50+ the Latest Product Releases
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MAY 24, 2022
The construction industry is always evolving. Keeping up with the changing landscape requires teams to constantly innovate and adapt. . At Autodesk, we want to empower our customers with the right tools they need to embrace and excel in a changing environment. It’s the reason we are always adding more enhancements and new features across our products. .
NY State Opens $11.4M Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center
Business Facilities
MAY 24, 2022
Located on the Monroe Community College Downtown Campus, Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center focuses on technology training for jobs in advanced manufacturing, IT.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
Autodesk Build Adds 40 New Product Enhancements
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MAY 24, 2022
When it comes to Autodesk Build, our product teams are not slowing down. We’ve recently added dozens of product enhancements and updates to support our customers across the field and the office. From enhancing quality and safety to improving critical schedule and cost workflows, dig into all the latest product releases and enhancements for Autodesk Build. .
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Collaborating Across the Supply Chain in Finland to Deliver Agile and Reliable Outcomes
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MAY 24, 2022
Suomen Aluerakennuttaja (SARA), are experts in providing living space solutions and a pioneer in the construction industry process development in Finland. Specialising in delivering assisted living and nursing homes, the company also provides services throughout the entire lifespan of a project. Combining long-term industry expertise with an innovative mindset, the team strives to provide the best project outcomes for all their clients.
Los Angeles Tops EPA Cities For ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings
Business Facilities
MAY 24, 2022
District of Columbia, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Dallas round out top five, cutting energy costs while increasing efficiency, reducing emissions.
University of Utah Building Team Finds an Innovative Structural Solution for a Difficult Site
ENR Construction
MAY 24, 2022
A tight site with weak soils requires crews to drive structural piles to support the university’s new mixed-use HELIX health care education building.
Vast Underground City Found in Turkey
Natural Building
MAY 24, 2022
Archaeologists in southeastern Turkey have unearthed a vast underground city that was built almost 2,000 years ago and could have been home to up to 70,000 people. The subterranean complex may have been a space that early Christians used to escape Roman persecution. The first underground chambers of the ancient complex were found about two years ago, during a project to clean and conserve historical streets and houses.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
Major Construction Imminent for SCDOT's $2B Carolina Crossroads Project
ENR Construction
MAY 24, 2022
A joint venture of Archer Western and United Infrastructure Group will lead construction of the first two phases of the project, the largest in SCDOT's history,
ProConnect Single Family, Powered by NAHB
Pro Builder
MAY 24, 2022
ProConnect Single Family, Powered by NAHB. ibush. Tue, 05/24/2022 - 12:00. Image. . ProConnect Single Family brings leading home builders together with key product manufacturers and suppliers in the residential single-family industry. June 5-7, 2022. In-Person Event, National Housing Center in Washington, D.C. *Note: All in-person events are subject to change due to COVID-19 conditions.
Vinci Will Build $580M Calgary Project To Avoid Epic Flood Repeat
ENR Construction
MAY 24, 2022
French contractor giant will build water diversion scheme to prevent repeat of 2013 Canada city flood that caused more than $5B in damage and displaced 125,000 residents.
Women in Residential Construction 2022
Pro Builder
MAY 24, 2022
Women in Residential Construction 2022. ibush. Tue, 05/24/2022 - 12:37. Image. . JOIN US FOR OUR 8TH ANNUAL WOMEN IN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION EVENT. This event is hosted by the award-winning team at SGC Horizon, which publishes Pro Builder , Pro Remodeler , and Custom Builder. REGISTER TODAY ! . This year’s conference will explore different kinds of leadership and how anyone, regardless of their position, can be a leader.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Monthly Construction Input Prices Increase in April
Construction Superintendent Magazine
MAY 24, 2022
Construction input prices increased 0.8% in April compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices rose 0.9% for the month. Construction input prices are up 23.7% from a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 24% higher.
U40 Leadership Summit 2022—The Power of Innovation
Pro Builder
MAY 24, 2022
U40 Leadership Summit 2022—The Power of Innovation. ibush. Tue, 05/24/2022 - 13:59. Image. P ro Builder and Pro Remodeler 's U40 Leadership Summit is a 1½-day educational and networking event for young home building and remodeling company owners and leaders as well as management-level sales, marketing, purchasing, operations, construction, and design professionals.
4 Best Anti-Fatigue Work Boots
Work Gearz
MAY 24, 2022
Tired and aching feet are among the worse things that a tradesman may have to deal with at the end of a workday. And this can be even more problematic if your feet start protesting before you get to the end of the day. Sore feet can also be incredibly distracting in a work environment, so if you work in hazardous conditions, your sore feet will only increase the risks to your safety.
Hope Renovations Nonprofit Trains Women for Construction Careers
Pro Builder
MAY 24, 2022
Hope Renovations Nonprofit Trains Women for Construction Careers. ldeakins. Tue, 05/24/2022 - 10:38. Women are largely underrepresented in the skilled trades, but Nora El-Khouri Spencer, founder of the Hope Renovations nonprofit, seeks to change that with more inclusive education and training resources. Women account for just 4% of all workers in the construction trades, but as the industry faces a massive labor shortage in its efforts to rebuild from a costly pandemic, it’ll need all hands on d
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Combat Boots Vs Hiking Boots: What’s the Difference?
Work Gearz
MAY 24, 2022
When examining the differences and similarities between combat boots and hiking boots, their names immediately indicate their specific characteristics. Combat boots are designed for use by members of the military while hiking boots have been created for hikers. However, the designs are not restrictive to these specific activities and can be enjoyed when involved in other activities where boots are appropriate.
The Housing Market Is Showing Early Signs of a Correction, Experts Say
Pro Builder
MAY 24, 2022
The Housing Market Is Showing Early Signs of a Correction, Experts Say. ldeakins. Tue, 05/24/2022 - 10:43. Record-high housing prices won't be the norm for much longer, according to market experts reporting a slowdown in nationwide home sales. Home sales are slowing, fewer buyers are seeking mortgages, and bidding wars appear to be cooling in response to a series of interest rate hikes initiated by the Fed’s aggressive inflation control methods, leading some experts to believe that a housing cor
Atwell Chosen 2022 Colorado Design Firm of the Year
ENR Construction
MAY 24, 2022
Regional offices of engineering firm expand their services to pursue more energy-related projects, including an emphasis on renewables.
3D Printed Homes Won’t Be Enough to Solve a Nationwide Inventory Shortage
Pro Builder
MAY 24, 2022
3D Printed Homes Won’t Be Enough to Solve a Nationwide Inventory Shortage. ldeakins. Tue, 05/24/2022 - 10:47. 3D printing technology is inching its way onto jobsites across the U.S., but its wider impact may not be as helpful for the housing industry as some suggest. While the rise of readily available 3D printing technology sounds like a promising solution for a housing industry battling supply shortages from coast to coast, it may not be so helpful when put into action, says The Washington Pos
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
$1.5B International Container Terminal Planned for St. Bernard Parish
ENR Construction
MAY 24, 2022
The Port of New Orleans is planning a second container terminal and distribution center along the Mississippi River.
Incidents of Workplace Discrimination Doubled in 2020
Pro Builder
MAY 24, 2022
Incidents of Workplace Discrimination Doubled in 2020. ldeakins. Tue, 05/24/2022 - 11:00. The murder of George Floyd in May 2020 sparked a movement for racial justice and equality that traversed the globe, but it seems that the construction industry has yet to catch on. Just two years after a nationwide push for progress and equality following the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, little to no improvement seems to have been made to prevent workplace discrimination and harassment on jobsite
Rapid City Health Center Designed to Enhance Community Connections
ENR Construction
MAY 24, 2022
Groundbreaking design-build project will provide services for three Native American tribes under one roof.
The Fastest Rising Housing Markets of 2022
Pro Builder
MAY 24, 2022
The Fastest Rising Housing Markets of 2022. ldeakins. Tue, 05/24/2022 - 11:12. Home prices are up to record highs in nearly every regional market across the U.S., but some metros are seeing more growth than others. The median U.S. home price is up to yet another record high, but prices in some regional markets are rising even faster. Two popular Colorado housing markets—Denver and Arvada—are among the hottest in the country with constantly growing populations feeding housing demand and sending h
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Morrison-Maierle Selected as 2022 Intermountain Design Firm of the Year
ENR Construction
MAY 24, 2022
Montana engineers focus on the client’s vision and community connections.
#113: Waiving the Right to Arbitrate
NH Construction Law
MAY 24, 2022
“When a party who has agreed to arbitrate a dispute instead brings a lawsuit, the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) entitles the defendant to file an application to stay the litigation. See 9 U.S.C. § 3. But defendants do not always seek that relief right away. Sometimes, they engage in months, or even years, of litigation—filing motions to dismiss, answering complaints, and discussing settlement—before deciding they would fare better in arbitration.
Boston Developers Praise City's First Planning Czar
ENR Construction
MAY 24, 2022
Arthur Jemison, Boston's first chief of planning, is also taking the reins of the Boston Planning and Development Agency.
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