Contractor Bookkeeping
AUGUST 20, 2021
One classic mistake construction business owners make when money gets tight is stopping marketing or cutting their budgets. At first glance, it seems logical to cut down your expenses during harsh economic conditions. However, in reality, it's the opposite of what you should do. When your construction company is struggling, cutting your marketing budget will further hurt your business.
The Constructor
AUGUST 20, 2021
Technology company, EConcrete, is carrying out the installation of “marine mattresses” made up of concrete blocks at a shoreline in New.
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Learn Civil Engineering
AUGUST 20, 2021
What is a Slump Test? A quick test termed the slump test could be used to determine how easy it is to work with concrete. In construction sites, the Slump cone test is a basic and traditional method of evaluating the workability of new concrete. Definition The workability, or fluidity, of concrete is measured using […].
Pro Builder
AUGUST 20, 2021
Emerging Home Design Trends: Green Kitchens, Art Studios, Home Bars. cbroderick. Fri, 08/20/2021 - 09:42. By analyzing year-over-year growth for its search terms, Houzz identified the most popular and quickly growing home design trends for the year. The search terms show homeowners are most interested in functionality and fun this year. Houzz found specific activity rooms to be exploding in popularity—and it’s not just home offices.
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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.
BD+C
AUGUST 20, 2021
A memorable political punchline from 2019 for building teams involved how windows would shrink to tiny sizes and perhaps even disappear should the wrong candidates be elected. The joke was lost on most professionals. The fact is, more than ever, openness and copious daylight remain among the most desirable characteristics for end-users in a range of building types.
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BD+C
AUGUST 20, 2021
The recent report of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis, is not a happy read.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 20, 2021
US firm will acquire factories and intellectual property from South Korean company in dissolving joint venture to manufacture and sell its construction equipment in the Americas under the Deere brand.
BD+C
AUGUST 20, 2021
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has just broken ground on its first academic building in two decades.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 20, 2021
Deere & Co. and Hitachi Construction Machinery announced Aug. 19 they are dissolving their multi-decade joint venture to manufacture and sell Hitachi construction equipment in the Americas under the Deere brand.
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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.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 20, 2021
Wood moulding and trim manufacturer Woodgrain Inc. will create 100 new jobs in Grayson and Smyth counties, increase purchases of Virginia-grown forest products. The post Woodgrain Inc. Investing Total $17M In Virginia Expansions appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Pro Builder
AUGUST 20, 2021
Rental Market Recovers Faster Than Predicted. cbroderick. Fri, 08/20/2021 - 09:49. The rental market has surpassed all pre-pandemic predictions and reached a strong recovery with average rents increasing by 9.2% year over year. A typical US rent is now $1,843 a month, according to Zillow, and the fastest recorded rent increase in Zillow’s tracked five-year rent history.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
AUGUST 20, 2021
Construction employment in July remained below the levels reached before the pre-pandemic peak in February 2020 in 36 states, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data. Association officials said construction employment would benefit from new federal infrastructure investments and urged the House to quickly pass the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
Natural Building
AUGUST 20, 2021
Governments are expanding financial incentives to reduce emissions. The US government is offering some homeowners an energy-efficient mortgage option, which can help you finance efficiency improvements, save on utility bills and even increase how much home you can afford. An EEM expands the amount you can borrow when you invest in efficiency upgrades.
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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?
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 20, 2021
Find the people that are going to support you, help answer questions, and mentor you. Those are the teams you want to be on and the type of team you want to build. To see the greatest results from technical solutions, you’ll need to get all users and stakeholders on board. While there are many factors that play into successful technology adoption, there’s one component that every initiative must have: a fearless champion.
Pro Builder
AUGUST 20, 2021
The Pandemic Shaped This Home's Design. cbroderick. Fri, 08/20/2021 - 09:26. At the onset of the pandemic, marketing expert Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki wanted to find the answer to a simple question: How will living and working at home change the way people think about home? That question would turn into the America at Home study and ultimately, a new single-family home that used those survey findings as a blueprint.
Pro Builder
AUGUST 20, 2021
Townhouse Construction Reaches 14-Year High. cbroderick. Fri, 08/20/2021 - 09:56. Housing market conditions have paved the way for the best quarter for townhouse construction in 14 years, according to an analysis of Census data by the National Association of Home Builders. Medium density housing has accelerated in response to demand for affordable housing in suburban and exurban areas after a lag last year.
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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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