Cyber Essentials — Starting Your Construction Cybersecurity Journey
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 23, 2021
What to be thinking about with your data security strategies and how certification bodies can help.
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5 Tips for Flipping Flat Performance
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 23, 2021
5 Tips for Flipping Flat Performance. Alex Headley. Wed, 06/23/2021 - 12:46. Rental equipment has become an essential part of the construction industry, with rental equipment now making up more than 55% of contractor equipment fleets.
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Free Tool to Calculate Embodied Carbon in Construction
The Constructor
JUNE 23, 2021
The Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3) is a free, open-access tool that assists architects, engineers, and contractors in determining.
HEAT STRESS: Expert Advice From Jim Stanley
FDR Safety
JUNE 23, 2021
As the summer heat sets in across the country, heat stress begins to rise to the forefront of conversations. This silent killer is prevalent in many settings and can take its toll on workers in the blink of an eye. It is key to remember that there are easy ways to combat heat stress and to ensure workers safety from the inside out. We are taught to wear hard hats for head protection, steel toe shoes for foot protection, and safety glasses for eye protection, but what about our internal systems?
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.
Construction Rules Hindering the Way to EU Climate Goals
The Constructor
JUNE 23, 2021
According to the Building Performance Institute of Europe, European endeavors to tackle the threat of global warming by constructing greener and more.
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Post-Pandemic Industrial Parks: Risk-Resilient, Resource Efficient
Business Facilities
JUNE 23, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that social, health and environmental risks are economic risks. Industrial parks can mitigate risks by embracing a resource-efficient eco-industrial concept. - Read: Post-Pandemic Industrial Parks: Risk-Resilient, Resource Efficient at BusinessFacilities.com.
The world’s first Passive House Certified cidery completes
BD+C
JUNE 23, 2021
Seminary Hill Orchard & Cidery, the world’s first Passive House Certified cidery, has completed in Callicoon, N.Y. The 9,300-sf project sits on 62 acres of land and houses an organic hard cider production facility, a tasting area, a commercial kitchen, and an event space. A translucent entryway will provide visitors with views of the orchard and valley.
Some Buyers Fear the End of Low Mortgage Rates is Here
Pro Builder
JUNE 23, 2021
Some Buyers Fear the End of Low Mortgage Rates is Here. cbroderick. Wed, 06/23/2021 - 09:31. Both mortgage rates and applications to refinance a home loan increased slightly last week, reversing course for previous trends. Rates for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages reached their highest level in one month, says CNBC, going from 3.11% to 3.18% last week.
How smart cities can become resilient to extreme heat
BD+C
JUNE 23, 2021
Extreme heat is the leading cause of climate change related death in the United States. It is more deadly than hurricanes, tornadoes, and flooding. And, as our planet warms, it is becoming more necessary to cool buildings and people.
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.
Seasoning of Timber | Seasoning of Wood | Timber Seasoning | Natural Seasoning of Timber | Artificial Seasoning of Timber
Civiconcepts
JUNE 23, 2021
What Is Seasoning of Timber? Seasoning of Timber is a hydrothermal treatment of Timber, involving evaporation of moisture content in required proportion. Timber Seasoning increases the strength of timber, eliminates … Seasoning of Timber | Seasoning of Wood | Timber Seasoning | Natural Seasoning of Timber | Artificial Seasoning of Timber Read More ».
COVID-19’s impact on multifamily amenities
BD+C
JUNE 23, 2021
The pandemic hit some building sectors, notably hospitality, extremely hard, while others—warehouses, cold storage, and life science facilities—have experienced an unexpected bump thanks to the pandemic.
House Made of 3D-Printed Concrete Goes Up in Arizona
ENR Construction
JUNE 23, 2021
Using a gantry-mounted printer and a specialized concrete admixture, the project is the first to use the PERI 3D printing system in the U.S.
Denver unveils renewable heating and cooling plan
BD+C
JUNE 23, 2021
The City of Denver has released a plan to decarbonize existing homes and buildings within the city limits and beyond to Denver County.
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?
Federal Reserve Chair Says the Economy’s Future Lies in Lumber
Pro Builder
JUNE 23, 2021
Federal Reserve Chair Says the Economy’s Future Lies in Lumber. cbroderick. Wed, 06/23/2021 - 09:54. Lumber’s twists and turns resulting from the pandemic are Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell’s guide to the future of the U.S. economy. Last week, Powell acknowledged increasing inflation, saying new rate estimates exceed forecasts from three months prior.
Freshly Will More Than Double Georgia Workforce
Business Facilities
JUNE 23, 2021
The fresh-prepared meal delivery service will invest $52 million in a new distribution facility in Ellenwood, GA, creating 665 jobs. - Read: Freshly Will More Than Double Georgia Workforce at BusinessFacilities.com.
PAE Living Building Team Perseveres Through Pandemic and Unwelcome Outside Forces
ENR Construction
JUNE 23, 2021
A September opening is in sight for the PAE office building in Portland, Ore., which, though only five stories, is taking sustainability and earthquake resilience to new heights.
10 Best Insulated Work Pants for Winter
Work Gearz
JUNE 23, 2021
Working in the winters can be difficult when not wearing the appropriate gear. Most of you will focus on layering up on the top while neglecting the lower part of your body. This will result in you shivering from your waist down while working and not performing well. So why hamper your performance at work when you have an option to be comfortable and warm on your legs as well.
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.
Ambulatory surgical centers help reduce patients’ pandemic concerns
The Korte Company
JUNE 23, 2021
It’s well-known that decentralized facilities like ambulatory surgical centers (ASC) can be less expensive to build and operate than traditional hospital-based surgery while building strong positive experiences and relationships with the patients in the surrounding community. . What isn’t obvious is the role these specialized facilities have already played to foster a greater sense of safety to prospective patients during the coronavirus pandemic.
Are Composite Toe Shoes Supposed To Hurt
Work Gearz
JUNE 23, 2021
Composite shoes are important for workers as it protects their feet from injuries while working on the sight. But these safety shoes are painful for some time. Wearing composite shoes for a longer time like 10 hours a day will probably hurt your feet. Even after removing them, the pain won’t stop. Let’s understand why composite toe shoes hurt and how to prevent them from getting hurt.
Can construction solve COVID nurses’ need for space and supplies
The Korte Company
JUNE 23, 2021
More space: that’s often what nurses want above all else in their supply and work stations, especially during the pandemic. . It’s a perpetual challenge Design-Builders face with compact hospital footprints in competitive real estate markets that was exacerbated by COVID-19. Nursing stations, hallways and patient-care spaces didn’t get any bigger when the Center for Disease Control and Prevention set the social distance recommendation to six feet.
Home Building Innovations Working Overseas Could Benefit U.S.
Pro Builder
JUNE 23, 2021
Home Building Innovations Working Overseas Could Benefit U.S. cbroderick. Wed, 06/23/2021 - 10:05. The housing crisis or the supply chain disruption are unique experiences to the U.S., but other countries have tackled the issues in ways uncommon here. U.S.-based real estate developer and consultant The Digit Group built a home in China within just seven minutes inside a factory, then it took less than one week to construct the home on site, says Forbes.
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!
10 Construction Certifications and Where to Get Them
CivilJungle
JUNE 23, 2021
Introduction of Construction Certifications . Certification can be a huge addition to a construction worker’s resume, as it tells an employer that you’re serious about keeping your qualifications and experience updated. Beyond the possible career development opportunities, certifications are needed in certain cases. Both state and national building codes, as well as project developers, now need certified workers on job sites.
May Median Existing Home Sales Prices Break Records
Pro Builder
JUNE 23, 2021
May Median Existing Home Sales Prices Break Records. cbroderick. Wed, 06/23/2021 - 10:17. Existing home sales fell to their lowest level in nearly one year yet reached the highest median home prices on record. Data from the National Association of Realtors shows that existing home sales hit an 11-month low in May but reached a median sales price of $350,300, a 23.6% increase from one year ago.
The 2021 Top 100 Professional Services Firms: Banking on a Boom
ENR Construction
JUNE 23, 2021
Owners frequently call in professional services firms to streamline projects to completion and keep a pulse on the market. Lately, firms agree, that pulse is racing. Projects shelved last year are quickly rebooting while newer, more complex construction programs fill pipelines, driving many owners to seek support beyond their usual teams to manage the volume.
There’s an Intense Land Rush Happening Now—But Not in the Physical World
Pro Builder
JUNE 23, 2021
There’s an Intense Land Rush Happening Now—But Not in the Physical World. cbroderick. Wed, 06/23/2021 - 10:27. There’s a land rush, but it’s not happening in the U.S., or any other country for that matter. It’s happening in virtual reality. The demand for plots of land in virtual worlds, also known as metaverses, have pushed prices up more than 3,000% in just six months.
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!
The 2021 Top 100 Professional Service Firms: Banking on a Boom
ENR Construction
JUNE 23, 2021
Owners frequently call in professional services firms to streamline projects to completion and keep a pulse on the market. Lately, firms agree, that pulse is racing. Projects shelved last year are quickly rebooting while newer, more complex construction programs fill pipelines, driving many owners to seek support beyond their usual teams to manage the volume.
Pro Builder Show Village 2021: The Thoughtful Home [On-Demand]
Pro Builder
JUNE 23, 2021
Pro Builder Show Village 2021: The Thoughtful Home [On-Demand]. ibush. Wed, 06/23/2021 - 11:51. Experience The Thoughtful Home at Show Village 2021 in this on-demand webinar and see how extensive consumer research, creative design solutions, and cutting-edge products combine to meet the needs of today's homeowner. The Thoughtful Home by BSB Design promotes relaxation, privacy, rejuvenation, great sleep, and the transition from the outside world to the sanctity of home.
Industry Leads for the Week of June 28, 2021
ENR Construction
JUNE 23, 2021
Standard Lithium Ltd. is considering constructing a direct lithium extraction and lithium hydroxide plant at its 27,000-acre TETRA Property in the Smackover Formation area of Columbia and Lafayette Counties.
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