Construction Business Owner

JULY 2, 2020

10 Rules of Effective Crisis Management. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 07/02/2020 - 09:42. What would you do if your office called to report that a crane at one of the company’s construction sites toppled over, killing several workers and pedestrians? What would you do if your CPA said she suspects someone is embezzling funds from your business? What would you do if a downtown parking structure—for which your company served as the general contractor—collapsed?

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The Constructor

JULY 2, 2020

An estimate for any construction work may be defined as the process of calculating the quantities and costs of the various items required in.

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Construction Dive

JULY 2, 2020

Since March, U.S. construction firms have been on the front lines of the country's new normal, formulating practices to help keep jobsites safe and operational. Here are some of their stories.

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The Constructor

JULY 2, 2020

What are the Main causes of Concrete Deterioration? The post What are the Main causes of Concrete Deterioration? appeared first on The Constructor.

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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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JULY 2, 2020

Deutz has opened a new 160,000-square-foot Sequence Center in Pendergrass, Georgia. The Sequence Center is located one mile from the company’s production facility in Pendergrass.

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Pro Builder

JULY 2, 2020

Rethinking Housing to Rebuild America's Post-Pandemic Economy. cbroderick. Thu, 07/02/2020 - 09:32. The home and neighborhood a child lives in becomes a crucial part of their development. Emotional and behavioral problems are linked to poor quality housing, zip codes can make a 30-year difference in a person’s lifespan, and access to high-quality education depends on location.

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The Constructor

JULY 2, 2020

What are the advantages of optical reading theodolites over ordinary theodolites? Also, mention types of optical reading theodolite? The post What.

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Business Facilities

JULY 2, 2020

With its second major expansion of Stuarts Draft manufacturing operation since 2019, the chocolate company will create 110 new jobs in Augusta County, VA. - Read: The Hershey Company Investing $135M In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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The Constructor

JULY 2, 2020

What is the purpose of applying a Geo Textile layer in ground improvement techniques? The post What is the purpose of applying a Geo Textile layer.

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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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JULY 2, 2020

While workers are required to wear protective gear to avoid getting injuries while working, accidents can still happen. Below are four steps to take following an accident on site: Seek medical attention: get first aid as you wait for an ambulance to arrive.

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The Constructor

JULY 2, 2020

How does the specific gravity of a material is related to the strength of that material? The post How does the specific gravity of a material is.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 2, 2020

Worldwide Kenworth of South Carolina opened a 67,000-square-foot full-service dealership in Spartanburg to serve Upstate South Carolina. The dealership features 27 services bays and a 20,000-square-foot parts department that includes a 3,000-square-foot visual parts display.

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The Constructor

JULY 2, 2020

What are the different methods of calculation of area in surveying? The post What are the Different Methods of calculation of Area in Surveying?

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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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JULY 2, 2020

Construction companies need to automate processes and streamline activities to ensure they mitigate and reduce the risks while maintaining operations. WakeCap provides a unique solution that provides real-time location services to monitor the workforce.

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The Constructor

JULY 2, 2020

What is Web Crippling in Steel? The post What is Web Crippling in Steel ? appeared first on The Constructor.

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Construction Dive

JULY 2, 2020

The Australian company said profit will be between AUD 50 million and AUD 150 million, a sharp decline from the AUD 497 million recorded for the same time last year.

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ENR Construction

JULY 2, 2020

When a premier client needed help designing a security solution for a large, fast-track hyperscale data center, Parallel Technologies needed a partner to help it scale up with ease.

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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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JULY 2, 2020

The fast-growing healthcare enterprise will invest more than $1 billion in Mecklenburg County, NC. - Read: Centene Corporation To Create 3,000 Jobs At New Charlotte HQ at BusinessFacilities.com.

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BD+C

JULY 2, 2020

Following the announcement by the US Bureau of Statistics that construction spending fell by 2.1% in May from a month earlier: Dariana Tani, Economist at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view on the situation: “May’s construction spending data shows the ongoing weakness in the US construction industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Pro Builder

JULY 2, 2020

Survey for Readers: Help Shape Future Content. cbroderick. Thu, 07/02/2020 - 13:37. At Pro Builder , we care about how you use our website to get the information and content you want to see, read, watch, and hear. Answering this brief survey will help our team tailor content to fit your needs and wants. Survey respondents can elect to enter into a drawing to win an Apple Watch Series 5.

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Natural Building

JULY 2, 2020

I have joined 35 other local artists for an art exhibit based on how we are spending our time during this pandemic. The show will open in a couple of weeks in Silver City, New Mexico, where I live. All of the art work must have been executed since March, 2020. I decided to create a wood sculpture that illustrates how mankind is dealing with the virus.

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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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JULY 2, 2020

Senate Votes to Extend Paycheck Protection Program. cbroderick. Thu, 07/02/2020 - 09:58. Just hours before the Paycheck Protection Program closed, the Senate reached a deal to extend it for five weeks. The unanimous vote opens the program to new users through August 8. Prior to Tuesday’s decision, lawmakers were attempting to create legislation to redirect the program's untouched $130 billion if the program did not extend, according to the Washington Post.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 2, 2020

Photo © BigStockPhoto.com. by Anthony J. Nicastro, PE, and Megan A. Toumanios, PE. Low-slope and steep-slope unvented roof systems ( i.e. insulation and air barrier are applied directly to the underside of the roof deck) are common in applications where designers are seeking cost-effective and energy-efficient roof assemblies. However, architects of these ‘compact’ roof assemblies must consider vapor permeance and arrangement of the materials to produce acceptable hygrothermal performance and lo

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Pro Builder

JULY 2, 2020

Jobsite Health Screenings Raise Privacy Considerations. cbroderick. Thu, 07/02/2020 - 10:12. Before entering the jobsite, some construction workers fill out health forms, receive daily temperature checks, and answer a series of questions related to symptoms. Though the process is put forth to keep employees healthy, employers should be aware that The Americans with Disabilities Act prevents employers from questioning their employees’ health, according to Construction Dive.

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CivilJungle

JULY 2, 2020

Introduction of Clay Product. We know that there are many civil engineering materials like stones, bricks , flooring tiles , roofing tiles, timber, metals, and alloys, etc. Here, we are going to discuss certain aspects of clay and clay products used in the civil engineering field. If you are given a list of various engineering materials, are you able to find out (identify) the clay products from them?

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JULY 2, 2020

Luxury Home Prices Drop: Will the Market Recover? cbroderick. Thu, 07/02/2020 - 10:26. Median luxury home prices declined 2.3% year over year in the 12 weeks ending June 14, one of the most substantial drops since the beginning of 2015. Over the course of seven days ending June 14, median sale prices for the top 5% of the market rose 3.5% year over year, according to Redfin.

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BD+C

JULY 2, 2020

1. Are hospitals prepared for the next pandemic? (BD+C) . "Caught off guard by COVID-19, healthcare systems take stock of the capacity and preparedness.".

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Digger Blog

JULY 2, 2020

Doosan has given its new DL420-7 Stage V wheeled loader not just a new engine but a new cab too.

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