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3 Industry Insiders on Attending Post-Pandemic Events

Construction Business Owner

3 Industry Insiders on Attending Post-Pandemic Events. Alex Headley. Mon, 05/03/2021 - 08:32. Matt Abeles , Vice President of Construction Technology & Innovation, Associated Builders & Contractors. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) member contractors embraced the digital world to network and grow business opportunities.

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From Good to Great: A Guide to Safety Measures When Working Outdoors

The Constructor

Employees who work outdoors face a more significant risk of contracting injury or illnesses than their co-workers who work indoors. Be it the summer.

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Advancing In Arizona: Not Just A Pretty Face

Business Facilities

Known for some of the most striking views in the country, the Grand Canyon State is proving it’s more than meets the eye, demonstrating success in a variety of key sectors. - Read: Advancing In Arizona: Not Just A Pretty Face at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Epoxy Flooring: Types, Process of Installation, and Advantages

The Constructor

Epoxy is a paint, plastic, adhesive, or thermoset plastic material made by mixing two or more industrial chemical compounds to provide a high degree.

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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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Material Shortages Plaguing More Than Just Home Building

Pro Builder

Material Shortages Plaguing More Than Just Home Building. cbroderick. Mon, 05/03/2021 - 09:37. Material shortages are a widespread concern for an array of U.S. industries, from home building to car manufacturing. One Orlando, Fla. contractor told The New York Times that costs for materials such as drywall, aluminum, and steel have increased by 10% to 20%.

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Women at WIRC Podcast: Sarah Lawson, Episode 16

Pro Builder

Women at WIRC Podcast: Sarah Lawson, Episode 16. cbroderick. Mon, 05/03/2021 - 12:36. Women at WIRC. Sarah Lawson, owner of Cambridge, Mass.-based S&H Construction, shares how she moved from project manager to owner and her work philosophy. Sarah Lawson only wanted to improve S&H Construction , the company she worked for as a project manager for nearly a decade.

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Minorities Facing Highest Risks of Injuries at the Job Says Study

The Constructor

Covid-19 has thrust the issue of workplace safety into the limelight, especially for frontline workers such as nurses and doctors. However, one group.

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These Are Not Your Papa’s Power Tools

Pro Builder

These Are Not Your Papa’s Power Tools. ibush. Mon, 05/03/2021 - 06:00. If you performed an audit of all the cordless tools on the jobsite of a typical new home or residential remodel, there’s a strong likelihood you’d find the bulk of them rely on lithium-ion batteries. Though there are three main types of battery technology on the market—lithium-ion, nickel-metal hydride, and nickel cadmium (NiCd)—power tool manufacturers have largely shifted to lithium-ion, and contractors have reaped the bene

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SWA/Balsley unveils Nelson Mandela Park Master Plan for Rotterdam

BD+C

SWA/Balsley has recently unveiled the Nelson Mandela Park Master Plan concept for Rotterdam, Netherlands. The project will be located in a post-industrial area along the harbor that is home to a growing and increasingly diverse immigrant population. Inspired by the natural hydrology and tidal vegetation systems of the nearby river, Nelson Mandela Park Master Plan celebrates the maritime heritage of Rotterdam while harnessing the coast for the benefit of future generations. .

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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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Book of Giants 2021

Contractor Magazine

As the nation emerges from the pandemic our Giants have embraced new technology and invested in their people while continuing to deliver essential services for their clients.

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OSHA Imposes New Guidance For Employer-Required COVID-19 Vaccines

ENR Construction

Contractors, construction industry groups say guidance contradicts administration's desire to encourage employees to get vaccinated.

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Construction Safety Meetings: 7 Key Topics You Need to Address

Safety Services Company

Toolbox talks. Tailgate meetings. No matter what you call them — safety meetings can be an effective way to quickly incorporate safety into your day-to-day operation without interfering with production. But how do you know what to cover in these trainings? We’ve put together a list of the top 7 construction safety meeting topics you should be addressing regularly.

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OSHA Imposes New Rule For Employer-Required COVID-19 Vaccines

ENR Construction

Contractors, construction industry groups say guidance contradicts administration's desire to encourage employees to get vaccinated.

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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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More Buyers Expect an Easier Road to Homeownership Soon

Pro Builder

More Buyers Expect an Easier Road to Homeownership Soon. cbroderick. Mon, 05/03/2021 - 09:32. Compared to one year ago, more buyers today are hopeful that their home search will become easier in the months ahead. Still, the majority share of homebuyers expect their home search to become harder or remain about the same, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ latest Housing Trends Report.

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GreyOrange Locating Global Headquarters In Georgia

Business Facilities

The AI-enabled software and robotics company will invest more than $1 million and create 200 jobs in the metro Atlanta area. - Read: GreyOrange Locating Global Headquarters In Georgia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Home Builder and Lumber Producer Associations Face Opposing Perspectives

Pro Builder

Home Builder and Lumber Producer Associations Face Opposing Perspectives. cbroderick. Mon, 05/03/2021 - 09:40. The U.S. Lumber Coalition, an alliance of softwood lumber producers, called out the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) last week for its claim that import duties are pushing up housing costs. The coalition argues that NAHB’s support for easing Canadian tariffs lumber imports, and its argument that tariffs impact lumber costs, threatens long-term domestic lumber production and

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10 Best Work Pants for Mechanics

Work Gearz

A mechanic has a lot of risk and mess involved in the work they do, constantly working with tools to help repair and maintain machinery or things of similar nature. This leads to clothes getting dirt, stains, and grease at the end of a long day. There are various types of job-specific clothing they need to wear to reduce the mess or risk for that matter.

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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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AGC Reports Construction Employment Declines in 203 Metro Areas March 2020-March 2021 Despite Homebuilding Boom, Improving Economy

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment decreased from March 2020 to March 2021 in 203, or 57%, of the nation’s metro areas, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data recently released. Association officials said the industry’s broader recovery in many parts of the country is being hampered by rising materials prices, supply chain disruptions and project cancellations.

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Khor Kalba Turtle and Wildlife Sanctuary completes in the United Arab Emirates

BD+C

The Khor Kalba Turtle and Wildlife Sanctuary, located in one of the most sensitive and biodiverse nature reserves in the Gulf, has completed construction. The sanctuary comprises a cluster of rounded building forms that creates a sanctuary for rehabilitating turtles and nurturing endangered birds. The facility will also provide education and visitor facilities to increase environmental awareness and engagement with conservation programs. .

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Do Unsustainable Home Prices Mean a Market Crash is Underway?

Pro Builder

Do Unsustainable Home Prices Mean a Market Crash is Underway? cbroderick. Mon, 05/03/2021 - 09:46. What goes up must come down, and for the current housing market, more consumers are concerned whether the fall will be a crash and burn. But just as the housing industry defied all odds at the onset of the pandemic, experts say to expect the unexpected.

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Fire stops critical to preserving three-decker housing

BD+C

Built as working-class housing in the late 19 th and early 20 th Centuries, the wooden three-story homes still dominate some urban neighborhoods. Though they have fallen out of favor, the structures continue to provide affordable housing in areas badly in need of it.

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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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Denver Homes Sold for High Premiums in March

Pro Builder

Denver Homes Sold for High Premiums in March. cbroderick. Mon, 05/03/2021 - 09:51. One Denver listing received 15 serious offers after 74 showings all in just three days. The winning buyer paid a 16% premium to snag the home. It’s just one anecdote reflecting the “insane” market in Denver where sellers received 104.1% of their listing price on average in March.

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Celebrating Safety in Construction

PC Construction

Today we kick off Construction Safety Week. This week, construction firms across the U.S. and Canada will work together to educate our industry and build awareness about construction safety. This year’s focus is on a. The post Celebrating Safety in Construction first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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OSHA Imposes New Rule For Any Employer-Required COVID-19 Vaccines

ENR Construction

Contractors, construction industry groups say guidance contradicts administration's desire to encourage employees to get vaccinated.

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Nonresidential construction spending decreases 1.1% in March

BD+C

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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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ENR Southeast’s Top Contractors Survey Confirms 2020 Was a Tough Year for Many Firms

ENR Construction

So far, more than 100 Southeast contractors have submitted their 2020 revenue figures.

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Skanska Says COVID-19 Postponements Continue to Slow New Contract Awards

ENR Construction

The company reports modest gains in profitability even though construction income fell in the first quarter.

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Skanska Says COVID-19 Continues to Hamper US and European Construction Units

ENR Construction

The company reports modest gains in profitability even though construction income fell in the first quarter.

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