Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Pavement Preservation Practices – Pavement preservation is broadly acknowledged to provide network-wide benefits such as extending pavement life, enhancing system performance, reducing operation and maintenance costs, and improving safety. However, the performance of each pavement preservation project hinges on many factors. The TRB National Cooperative Highway Research Program’s NCHRP Synthesis 565: Maintenance and Surface Preparation Activities Prior to Pavement Preservation Treat

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 18, 2021

North Carolina Tops the List for New Business Hubs. ldeakins. Mon, 10/18/2021 - 10:03. Why entrepreneurs are settling in the South. . With a strengthening national economy after the COVID pandemic, southern states are becoming hotspots for new business ventures. . The Raleigh metro area in North Carolina’s capital tops the list as the best place to kickstart a new business thanks to its prime working population and low unemployment rate.

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PC Construction

OCTOBER 18, 2021

When I heard about the Touch-a-Truck-or-Treat event happening right across the street from our jobsite trailer on the Edgebrook Residences project in Merrimack, New Hampshire, I knew I wanted to be part of it. We. The post Touch-a-Truck-or-Treat Event Turns Out Thousands first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Wage adjustments in settlement, subject to final union and employer approval, would balance disparities between country's east and west regions; giant contractor Hochtief negotiates independent deal with workers

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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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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 18, 2021

North Carolina isn’t resting on its laurels as Business Facilities' 2020 State of the Year. With a thriving tech talent pool and a commitment to an equity-driven recovery, Gov. Roy Cooper aims to defend the crown. The post North Carolina Governor’s Report: Aiming To Stay On Top appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 18, 2021

All eyes are on the next generation. Over the last three years, new project data has doubled across the industry. As new technologies create more and more data, many firms are struggling to capture, analyze, and manage it all. This problem can have a significant impact on decision-making based on data. In fact, it’s estimated that poor decisions based on poor data may be impacting costs in the global construction industry at upwards of $1.85 trillion. .

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Todd Construction, a Portland, Oregon, construction and general contracting company, was using Sage 300 CRE, a construction project accounting and project management application, to manage its tool rentals in the field.

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Civiconcepts

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Choosing new colors for your home is the most exciting work. We can probably spend hours for searching inspirational looks but not think about which types of painting brush is … Types of Paint Brushes and Their Uses Read More ».

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Castle Rock has developed a water supply system that can use renewable sources to meet the town’s growing demand. Burns & McDonnell developed a unique drinking water plant that treats both groundwater and surface water sources and helps the town add advanced treatment systems to the plant.

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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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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Polyester and cotton- one a recent man-made fabric and the other a natural one that has been in usage for ages, are two of the most popular fabrics that compete for the first place at stores and in wardrobes. If you are out winter shopping, you must be wondering which one is the perfect fit for your needs, polyester or cotton? “Which one is warmer? Why is it warmer?

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 18, 2021

EPA's plan for so-called forever chemicals include regulating PFAS under the Safe Water Drinking Act and making certain chemicals subject to Superfund regulation.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Working with chainsaw is no kids play! It can cause serious hazards to your hands including the cutting or chopping off of your hands in case your hands get stuck in the running chain of the chainsaw! Pretty dangerous right? Well, every danger can be beat with the right safety measure and the perfect and the most crucial PPE for working with a chainsaw is the chainsaw gloves!

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Wage adjustments in settlement, subject to final union and employer approval, would balance disparities between country's east and west regions; giant contractor Hochtief negotiates independent deal with workers

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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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Civiconcepts

OCTOBER 18, 2021

What Is Aluminium Paint? Aluminium paint is filled with aluminium flakes and solvent–based paint. This paint gives an aluminium kind of touch. Aluminium paint can resist temperatures up to 150 … What Is Aluminium Paint? | Advantages and Disadvantages of Aluminium Paint Read More ».

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PC Construction

OCTOBER 18, 2021

This week we celebrate the inaugural Construction Inclusion Week. We are proud of our colleagues at Clark Construction, DPR, Gilbane, Mortenson, McCarthy, and Turner Construction who came together in 2020 to create a Time for. The post Inclusivity in Construction first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 18, 2021

3ndless 3arth 3covillage describes itself as “a regenerative community focused on land restoration, permaculture, natural building, holistic health, and eco-conscious education.” Co-founder and secretary, Samantha Iacobello explains that their main goal is to educate people—especially children and young adults—in these skills and eventually become a model of how communities can become more resilient, eco-conscious, and create “a culture of building.”.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The prices contractors pay for construction materials far outstripped the prices contractors charge in the 12 months ending in September, despite a recent decline in a few materials prices, while delivery problems intensified, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data. Association officials urged Washington officials to end tariffs on key construction materials and take steps to help unknot snarled supply points.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 18, 2021

How Mortgage Rates Affect the Housing Market. ldeakins. Mon, 10/18/2021 - 09:11. As mortgage rates go up, the housing rally slows down. As the housing market gradually shows some moderation after a frenzied year for homebuying, housing analyst Ivy Zelman of Zelman & Associates predicts that a rise in mortgage rates will slow an overwhelming demand for new homes.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The Thornton Water Treatment Plant was designed to replace an existing plant constructed in 1955 that was near the end of its useful life.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Have Starter Homes Disappeared From the Market? ldeakins. Mon, 10/18/2021 - 09:30. The few and far between entry-level homes are heating up the market. Over the past five years, the number of starter homes has decreased by more than half, according to Realtor.com® listing data. Those still on the market are listed at exorbitant prices, making them unattainable for most first-time home buyers.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 18, 2021

In this era of web-based everything, communication and connectivity are more important than ever to your business.

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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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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Single-Family Rent Growth Hits 35-Year High. ldeakins. Mon, 10/18/2021 - 09:52. Public investments total $30 billion in capital and counting. High rent growth and inflation are just a few of the driving factors for a major rise in housing capital, according to the Burns Single-Family Rent Index™ (BSFRI). . Investor and capital transactions from 2020 show a massive increase in single-family rent growth with over $30 billion in capital targeting US rental housing. .

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Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Security for employees, fair market value for the selling owner, significant tax breaks—there is a lot to like about the ESOP plan.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Wage adjustments in settlement, subject to final worker and employer approval, would balance regional disparities

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The House construction Steps is explained in detail below: Building Construction Process Two Main Parts Divided as Below. The above main parts in sub-parts. These sub-parts related to his construction possess. Building Construction Process from Start to Finish Pdf : Click Here. Sub Building Construction Steps with Main Building Construction. 1. Pre-construction Steps.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The productivity of work is not the responsibility of the worker but of the manager. – Peter Drucker.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 18, 2021

A site manager is one of the central gears of every construction project. You are busy from the time you arrive at work in the morning until you leave at the end of the day, often fighting fires and frantically calling subcontractors or the project manager to get or relay information. Let alone the time spent trying to ensure that all issues are fully documented, nobody arrives on-site in vain and that material orders don’t get delayed, misplaced or even worse damaged.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Updates about construction professionals in the Mountain States region.

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