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Recognizing the Signs & Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion

Safety Services Company

Millions of U.S. workers are exposed to high temperatures and hot work environments on a regular basis. And every year, thousands of workers become sick from occupational heat exposure. Heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke are all examples of heat-related illnesses that workers may encounter. Heat stroke is the most dangerous, as it can often turn fatal.

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A Willing Workforce (With Criminal Records)

Construction Business Owner

A Willing Workforce (With Criminal Records). Alex Headley. Thu, 05/13/2021 - 07:30. The construction industry has been plagued by labor shortages for most of the past decade. Despite more than a decade of rising demand, total construction employment has yet to fully recover from the exodus of skilled workers in the wake of the 2008 recession.

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7 Benefits Of Wastewater Treatment

Construction Marketing

Wastewater treatment is an essential aspect of industry operations, especially in aiming to protect the health of various ecosystems. Properly treated wastewater can be a reliable water source for many purposes. Good wastewater treatment maximizes the reusing of water for sustainability and nature preservation. . Here are the benefits of treating your wastewater: 1) Prevent Waterborne Pollution.

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Connected Construction at Work: A New Vision for Success in 2021

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How technology is changing the face of construction and why modernizing is essential to success in a connected construction environment.

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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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Home Maintenance Business Ideas for Independent Contractors

The Constructor

There are various businesses that you can venture into for making the most profits. One business idea you can consider is providing quality services.

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Glass Building Material | 11 Different Types Glass Used In Building Construction |Advantages & Disadvantages of Glass

Civiconcepts

Glass Building Material is a mixture of raw materials like silica, sodium potassium carbonate, lime or lead oxide, manganese oxide which are grounded, sieved, and mixed in specific proportion to … Glass Building Material | 11 Different Types Glass Used In Building Construction |Advantages & Disadvantages of Glass Read More ».

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Results Are In: Homebuyers See Exercise Rooms as Highly Desirable

Pro Builder

Results Are In: Homebuyers See Exercise Rooms as Highly Desirable. cbroderick. Thu, 05/13/2021 - 10:26. An increasing number of homebuyers desire a workout room, according to a recent survey from the National Association of Home Builders. The What Home Buyers Really Want survey found 47% of buyers see an exercise room as essential or desirable. Compared to 2018, this is a 7% increase and a 13% increase from 2015.

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HudsonAlpha Launches Expansion Project At Biotech Campus

Business Facilities

The expansion will include a global headquarters for Discovery Life Sciences, and laboratory and greenhouse space for HudsonAlpha’s Center for Plant Science and Sustainable Agriculture. - Read: HudsonAlpha Launches Expansion Project At Biotech Campus at BusinessFacilities.com.

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PC’s Seacoast Team Walks for Heart Health

PC Construction

The PC Seacoast team put on their walking shoes for the 7th year to raise money and awareness for heart health. On May 6, the “PC Heart Walkers” showed up in true spirit, raising over. The post PC’s Seacoast Team Walks for Heart Health first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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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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LEED-certified federal buildings don’t use less energy than average

BD+C

A new study from Carnegie Mellon University found that LEED-certified federal buildings are not using less energy than non-certified federal buildings. The finding may be due to trade-offs in how their energy score is developed with energy use being just one of many attributes examined by the LEED program. In some cases, owners and developers may trade off energy savings for other goals to improve design and comfort in buildings.

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Ariel C. Gruswitz, J.D., Delaware Prosperity Partnership

Business Facilities

Ariel C. Gruswitz, J.D., Director of Innovation, Delaware Prosperity Partnership, discusses the First State's focus on innovation, and how it's attracting growing companies. - Read: Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Ariel C. Gruswitz, J.D., Delaware Prosperity Partnership at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Are Lace-Up Boots Safer than Slip-On

Work Gearz

Getting a job is ideal and also good, however getting the best and safer work boot is of great importance! No one likes to sustain injuries at work: of course, you don’t right? Great. There is a time when lace-up boots are the hot cake work boots every hard worker must put in their gears because it holds firmly and allows them to work at ease. However, there’s a probability that not all preferences are the best options.

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Cedarville University's new dining facility includes a 300-seat Chick-fil-A

BD+C

Cedarville University has recently completed a 15,000-sf campus dining addition to its Centennial Library that provides the school’s over 4,000 students and faculty space for dining, studying, and gathering. The new dining addition overlooks Cedar Lake and features floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the lake and the northern campus buildings. An industrial interior is paired with brightly colored seating and decor to create an open and flexible space for a variety of campus uses and student

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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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Lacing and Acing Welding Boots: Guide to Lace Your Welding Boots

Work Gearz

Acing the lacing game of the welding boots may need some techniques but once you are familiar with them, you will effortlessly ace them. There are standard lacing techniques while there are advanced lacing techniques and, in this article, we have brought you everything you need to know about lacing. Lacing Techniques for your Welding Boots. You can stick to the following methods to lace your welding boots: 1.

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Hip Roof Vs Gable Roof | What Is Gable Roof | What Is Hip Roof

CivilJungle

While there are dozens of possible roof designs to consider for a new or newly remodeled home, there are two, in particular, that stand out for their enduring popularity and timeless appeal: hip and gable roofs. But what exactly are modern, gabled roofs? What is the difference between them and what are the pros and cons of each? In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about these types of roofs.

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Midwest and Northeast Markets Heat Up in April

Pro Builder

Midwest and Northeast Markets Heat Up in April. cbroderick. Thu, 05/13/2021 - 10:11. With summer around the bend and more states opening up, real estate has been heating up across the country. Realtor.com notes that April real estate data shows more buyers are entering the market earlier than usual, especially in Northeast and Midwest markets. The real estate site identified April’s hottest markets by analyzing how quickly homes sell and which listings get the most views.

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Education Building II at UC Riverside receives final approval

BD+C

The new $84-million Education Building II at UC Riverside has been given final approval for construction. The School of Medicine’s new project is starting immediately and is scheduled to break ground in early summer 2021. It will add 90,000 sf to increase the university’s capacity for training future medical professionals.

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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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How This North Carolina Builder Does High-Performance Homes

Pro Builder

How This North Carolina Builder Does High-Performance Homes. cbroderick. Thu, 05/13/2021 - 10:16. The latest series from the National Association of Home Builders takes viewers on a tour of high-performance homes, with the latest installment featuring an Asheville, NC home built by Red Tree Builders. The project, titled Robinwood, features balanced ventilation, high indoor air quality, and mindful material choices.

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Florida’s first LGBTQ+-focused affordable housing project for seniors opens

BD+C

The Residences at Equality Park, a $15.3 million affordable housing development, has recently opened in Wilton Manors, Fla. The development is Florida’s first affordable housing project with supportive services for LGBTQ+ seniors. The project provides permanent affordable housing coupled with on-site supportive services for low-income senior adults ages 55 and older living with disabling conditions such as physical illnesses or disabilities due to complications from diseases including HIV/AIDS.

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Are Millennials Done With Cities?

Pro Builder

Are Millennials Done With Cities? cbroderick. Thu, 05/13/2021 - 10:21. While older Millennials entering homeownership are moving into the suburbs, young adults are steadily increasing in urban areas. According to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, Millennials helped accelerate the urban revival. City centers experienced a resurgence in recent years, with Millennials leading the trend.

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PMI Annual Report Explores Five Ways Pandemic Year Transformed Industry

Contractor Magazine

The report discusses five aspects of plumbing manufacturing: workplace safety, remote working, product innovation, supply chain, and diversity and inclusion.

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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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Major Calif. Contractor Pays $725K In EEOC Jobsite Race Bias Suit Pact

ENR Construction

Hathaway Dinwiddie denies suit claims of "hostile work environment" on $700M University of Southern California project but agreed to payment and anti-bias mitigation.

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Proliferating materials price increases and supply chain disruptions squeeze contractors and threaten to undermine economic recovery

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Fractured Beam May Close Key Mississippi River Crossing for Months

ENR Construction

Arkansas, Tennessee DOTs estimate it could be months before the span can be fully repaired.

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Materials Price Increases, Supply Chain Cause Contractor Concerns

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The cost of goods and services used in construction accelerated further in April as more items logged double-digit increases over the past year, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data. Meanwhile, nonresidential contractors struggled with delays in receiving materials and intensifying competition that limited their ability to pass on higher costs.

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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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Construction Activity Rises in All Regions, Says Global Survey

ENR Construction

Despite materials cost-hike concerns, worldwide construction markets report a growing recovery.

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Major Calif. Contractor Pays $725K In EEOC Jobsite Racial Bias Pact

ENR Construction

Hathaway Dinwiddie denies lawsuit claims of "hostile work environment" on $700M University of Southern California project but agreed to payment and anti-bias mitigation.

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Twin TBMs Ready to Launch for Vancouver, B.C. Tunnels

ENR Construction

Acciona-Ghella holds a design-build-finance contract for the subway extension.

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