The Connected Construction Professional Series: IT Roles
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 20, 2022
How Construction Internet Technology Professionals Can Connect Their Tech Stack to Streamline and Safeguard Their Company’s Data and Workflows.
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What is U-Value of a Building Component?
The Constructor
JULY 20, 2022
The U-value of a building component measures the energy (heat) lost through a square meter of the material for every degree difference in temperature between the inside and the outside environment. Technically, U-value measures the thermal transmittance of material in W/m²·K (Watts-per-meter-square-kelvin). The U-value of a building component represents how effectively it behaves as an […].
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Field and Office Communication: 9 Surefire Ways to Close the Gap
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 20, 2022
Field and office communication are essential to a well-run project. However, many times it can feel like field and office teams operate in their own world. Those in the office may never step foot on a jobsite. By the same token, workers in the field might never understand the back-end intricacies of collaborating with so many different suppliers, designers, architects, engineers, and owners.
5 Types of Kitchen Island | Top Kitchen Island Styles | Best Kitchen Island Shapes
Civiconcepts
JULY 20, 2022
What do you mean by Kitchen Island? The kitchen island is a freestanding type unit that adds to boost the functionality of kitchen activity and also boosts the aesthetic of … 5 Types of Kitchen Island | Top Kitchen Island Styles | Best Kitchen Island Shapes Read More ».
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.
Lumber Prices Fall After Posting Large Gains in Early July
Pro Builder
JULY 20, 2022
Lumber Prices Fall After Posting Large Gains in Early July. ldeakins. Wed, 07/20/2022 - 10:55. After years of volatility, lumber prices could finally be reaching equilibrium as home building activity slows across the U.S. Lumber prices have surged as much as 45% from their June low, but waning demand for new construction has lowered those gains to less than 25% in July, Insider reports.
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Independent Financial Expands Texas Corporate HQ
Business Facilities
JULY 20, 2022
Phase Two of the financial services company’s $150 million McKinney, TX headquarters campus supports an expanding workforce, provides new amenities.
4 Positive Impacts Asset Management and Maintenance Have On Your Construction Business
Fieldwire
JULY 20, 2022
Preventive monitoring and maintenance is crucial to improving the equipment life and eventually sparing you time and cash. While you may assume that paying for scheduled maintenance is unnecessary, the reality is - without it, organizations are typically compelled to undertake more costly repairs. Budget Tracking and Forecasting Accuracy. Every new machine is in outstanding shape.
Home Chef Opens New Production Center In Georgia
Business Facilities
JULY 20, 2022
Home Chef’s new 181,000-square-foot facility in Douglasville, GA will allow for more capacity and increased efficiencies.
How To Buy Kitchen Flooring – Complete Guide
Learn Civil Engineering
JULY 20, 2022
The ideal kitchen flooring plays a dual role – it is great to look at while playing a functional role seamlessly. While the ask may seem a lot, a variety of flooring fulfills both the requirements and complements most design and colour schemes. There are various types of flooring materials available for the kitchen. Some […].
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.
Difficulties That Students Face With Architecture Assignments
Civiconcepts
JULY 20, 2022
Architecture is a vast sheer that has loads of branches. The popularity of architecture and design is growing, and there is a high demand for skilled specialists. Undoubtedly, learning architecture … Difficulties That Students Face With Architecture Assignments Read More ».
What About Mass Timber?
Natural Building
JULY 20, 2022
You hear a lot about mass timber these days. Mass timber consists of engineered and compressed layers of young wood that are glued together for strength to create larger panels and beams. You can create larger beams and have more flexibility with mass timber. Depending on the engineering technique used, mass timber can be called cross-laminated timber (CLT), glued-laminated timber (GLT), nail-laminated timber (NLT) or dowel-laminated timber (DLT).
Rising Mortgage Rates Push Home Purchases Out of Reach for Growing Share of Buyers
Pro Builder
JULY 20, 2022
Rising Mortgage Rates Push Home Purchases Out of Reach for Growing Share of Buyers. ldeakins. Wed, 07/20/2022 - 10:36. Rising mortgage rates and home prices are forcing many prospective buyers to back out of their purchasing plans, but those who can still afford homes are finding less competition in a more balanced market. Typical monthly mortgage payments are 75% higher than they were in June 2019, and that plunging affordability is limiting a once unshakeable buyer pool and reducing competitio
Construction in Ireland 2022: How the Industry can Build a Workforce for the Future
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 20, 2022
The construction industry is central to Irish life. As well as shaping our landscape and forming the backbone of our sustainable future, construction is a key employer across the country. Over 127,300 people work in construction , equating to almost 6% of the national workforce. However, this is below the European average of 8% – and people shortages and other talent challenges are causing problems for construction businesses.
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?
House Design Tips That Separate Timeless From Trendy
Pro Builder
JULY 20, 2022
House Design Tips That Separate Timeless From Trendy. ldeakins. Wed, 07/20/2022 - 10:47. These tips from Housing Design Matters can make communities look unique and timeless rather than cookie-cutter or trendy . When it comes to designing homes, finding elements that are timeless rather than trendy can seem like a shot in the dark with so many style options and opinions from builders, designers, and homeowners alike.
A. O. Smith Donates 26 Heat Pump Water Heaters
Contractor Magazine
JULY 20, 2022
Industry leader provides hot water solutions to affordable housing community in Greenville, SC.
This Construction Simulator Video Game Offers a Low-Stress Glimpse Into the Building Industry
Pro Builder
JULY 20, 2022
This Construction Simulator Video Game Offers a Low-Stress Glimpse Into the Building Industry. ldeakins. Wed, 07/20/2022 - 11:01. The newest iteration will include a multiplayer mode that allows players to work toward common goals on simulated construction sites. Originally created in 2011 by German game publisher Astragon Entertainment and software firm Weltenbauer, the Construction Simulator series has achieved 30 million downloads and sales with a growing fanbase.
ASCE Updates Guidance on Utilities Investigation, Documentation
ENR Construction
JULY 20, 2022
One standard received its first update in 20 years. The other is a new standard with a focus on creating 3D digital twins.
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.
Home Builder Confidence Drops to Two-Year Low as New Construction Projects Slow
Pro Builder
JULY 20, 2022
Home Builder Confidence Drops to Two-Year Low as New Construction Projects Slow. ldeakins. Wed, 07/20/2022 - 10:42. The pace of new residential construction is slowing nationwide as buyer demand falters amid fast-rising inflation . The residential construction industry could be on the verge of a substantial slowdown as elevated inflation and supply chain constraints forced many builders to halt new home construction in July, Forbes reports.
Council on Tall Buildings Declares Milwaukee's Ascent as the World's Tallest Timber High-Rise
ENR Construction
JULY 20, 2022
U.S. is now home to the world's tallest timber building at 284 ft, which beats the record holder in height by 4 ft.
ENR MiAtlantic Gets Ready to Publish Region's Top Specialty Contractor Rankings
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JULY 20, 2022
The December issue of ENR MidAtlantic will feature the rankings of specialty construction firms from across the region.
UK Government OKs Sizewell C Nuclear Power Plant
ENR Construction
JULY 20, 2022
Electricité de France plans to build a 3,340-MW nuclear plant on the east coast of England.
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!
ENR New York and New England Release Preliminary List of Top Specialty Contractor Participants
ENR Construction
JULY 20, 2022
The November issue of ENR New England will feature the rankings of the region’s specialty construction firms. .
UK Government OKs Sizewell C Nuclear Plant
ENR Construction
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Electricité de France plans to build a 3,340-MW nuclear plant on the east coast of England.
Otto Construction Named ENR California’s Contractor of the Year Award
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Biden Responds to Worsening US Climate Change Impacts With Action on Resilient Infrastructure, Wind Energy
ENR Construction
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No official climate emergency invoked by the president, but he adds billions to federal resilient infrastructure fund, beefs up U.S. workplace heat protections and expedites wind energy construction.
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!
Biden Responds to Worsening US Climate Change Impacts With Action on Resilient Infrastructure, Wind Energy Construction
ENR Construction
JULY 20, 2022
No official climate emergency invoked by the president, but he adds billions to federal resilient infrastructure fund, beefs up U.S. workplace heat protections and expedites wind energy construction in the Gulf of Mexico and southeast Atlantic Ocean.
Biden Boosts Resilient Infrastructure, Offshore Wind as Climate Actions
ENR Construction
JULY 20, 2022
With heat impacts growing and Congress stalled on major climate funding, President promises more 'formal, official government actions in coming weeks' on the 'emergency.
Biden Boosts Resilient Infrastructure, Offshore Wind as Climate Actions
ENR Construction
JULY 20, 2022
With heat impacts growing and Congress stalled on major climate funding, President promises 'formal, official government actions in coming weeks' on the 'emergency.
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