Construction Business Owner

APRIL 19, 2021

6 Steps to a Safer Jobsite. Alex Headley. Mon, 04/19/2021 - 07:21. The No. 1 priority of Gilbane Building Company has always been the safety of its workers, and at no time has that been more critical than during the past year. COVID-19 has impacted how and when work gets done — ushering in a new level of safety protocols. While most of these were in response to the immediate threat of COVID-19, these new practices may also be helpful in managing contagion of the yearly flu and many of them will

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The Constructor

APRIL 19, 2021

The Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu, was an incredible architectural achievement of the time and is a part of the.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 19, 2021

The Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) “MudHoney” was lowered into the ground today in Seattle, Washington, ready to get to work on the Ship Canal Water Quality Project. The project is a $570 million program, being performed by The Lane Construction Co., the U.S. subsidiary of the Webuild Group.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 19, 2021

The disruptions caused by the pandemic fueled skyrocketing shipping costs, which should ease as market fundamentals return to something resembling normal this year. - Read: Top Logistics Hubs: Delivering The Goods at BusinessFacilities.com.

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APRIL 19, 2021

KOBELCO said it has found a new engine supplier to replace the Hino engines that failed to meet EPA standards. The supply glitch has resulted in the company laying off 100 employees at its plant in Moore, South Carolina, on May 1 as it suspends production of several of its excavators.

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Civiconcepts

APRIL 19, 2021

A Pocket Door system that facilitates your doors to slide conveniently into a wall cavity, conserve space, whilst looking extremely stylish. Simple to establish a pocket door kit with a … Pocket Door – Pros & Cons, How to Install Pocket Door Read More ».

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BD+C

APRIL 19, 2021

A plan to preserve one of Chicago’s most rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods ended in failure when it could not generate community support. The Pilsen neighborhood, home to Eastern European immigrants in the 19th century and later to newcomers from Mexico, includes ornate “Bohemian Baroque” buildings with brilliant murals expressing the area’s Mexican heritage.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 19, 2021

Popular online healthcare information provider WebMD is relocating its headquarters from New York City to Newark. - Read: WebMD Bringing Up To 700 Employees To New Jersey at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

Homes Are Selling Faster Than Ever and Prices Are Surging. mbeirne. Mon, 04/19/2021 - 11:27. The median home-sale price increased 17% year over year to $341,250, an all-time high. Asking prices reached an all-time high of $353,750. As March 2020 was an unreliable aberration to use for comparison because of pandemic stay-at-home orders, Redfin broke down sales price and time-on-the-market data into two sections: metrics that are OK to compare with the last year’s period and metrics that make more

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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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APRIL 19, 2021

Vacuworx has introduced a training program to help ensure that dealers and contractors are able to use and service equipment correctly and safely. The new online Vacuworx Training Center is available to anyone who operates or services Vacuworx Vacuum Lifting Systems through the company’s website.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 19, 2021

Cheese manufacturing and packaging company Great Lakes Cheese is expanding with a state-of-the-art packaging facility that will create more than 500 jobs in Abilene, TX. - Read: Great Lakes Cheese Investing $185M In Texas Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 19, 2021

JLG Industries said it will not attend Bauma 2022, citing the pandemic and its affects on behavior. It will instead focus on localized marketing. Volvo Construction Equipment announced similar plans to skip Bauma last month.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 19, 2021

ENR MidAtlantic is pleased to announce Herbert, Rowland & Grubic Inc. (HRG) is the 2021 ENR MidAtlantic Design Firm of the Year. The firm will be recognized in the June print issue of ENR MidAtlantic.

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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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Construction Superintendent Magazine

APRIL 19, 2021

Construction employment in March remained below March 2020 levels in 35 states despite a sizzling homebuilding market and a strong recovery from severe winter weather, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data. Association officials cautioned, however, that a host of challenges, including continued project cancellations, rising materials prices and supply chain uncertainties are making business conditions for contractors difficult.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 19, 2021

Tunnel boring machine, 21-ft, 8-in dia, begins work on $225M combined sewer overflow storage tunnel under city's federal consent order

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BD+C

APRIL 19, 2021

Skanska has recently completed construction on Duke University’s new Wilkinson Building for the Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University in Durham, N.C. The 150,000-sf facility will house new engineering education, research, and entrepreneurship initiatives that bring together departments, faculty, and students from across the university.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 19, 2021

Creighton University’s new building in Phoenix will have a distinctly Southwestern flair created in part by using stone imported from India.

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APRIL 19, 2021

The Housing Market's High Risk, High Reward. mbeirne. Mon, 04/19/2021 - 11:35. A projected strong economic recovery, demographic tailwinds and an accelerated pivot to remote work allows buyers and renters to live in locations where they can get more home for their money. The housing market has reached the high risk/high reward part of the cycle, and John Burns Real Estate managing principals Ken Perlman and Lesley Deutch call out the opportunities that can lead to those rewards .

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ENR Construction

APRIL 19, 2021

TBM launch will start work on tunnel portion of $570M sewer overflow project required under city's federal consent order.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

Modular Will Be Worth It. mbeirne. Mon, 04/19/2021 - 11:42. Modular projects need different timelines, a different set of stakeholders, and therefore deserve a different process to be successful. Forget what you know about stick-built projects and start over with a clean slate. . Modular projects need different timelines, a different set of stakeholders, and therefore deserve a different process to be successful.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 19, 2021

What Are Differences Between Shear Slump and Collapse Slump in Slump Test? The differences that can be seen between shear slump and collapse slump in lump tes t are. During slump test when half of the cone slides down in an inclined plane, it is called a shear slump. Shear slump is an indication of the lack of cohesion in the mixture. The slump test must be repeated in order to avoid shear slump.

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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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APRIL 19, 2021

5 Reasons to Use Mechanical Contractor Software. mbeirne. Mon, 04/19/2021 - 06:00. The construction industry has gone through an extensive transformation, and technology has completely changed the concept of how to drive more quality, productivity, and profit into projects. Construction software technology has not only helped general contractors but assisted trade contractors to provide their vital services and bring projects to completion.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 19, 2021

A transformative health sciences building at the College of Southern Nevada emerges from a close partnership guided by a common mission.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 19, 2021

Roads and bridges that are deteriorated, congested, or lack some desirable safety features cost Louisiana motorists a total of $7.6 billion statewide annually–as much as $2,431 per driver in some areas–due to higher vehicle operating costs, traffic crashes, and congestion-related delays.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 19, 2021

A healthy backlog and robust communication has helped Albuquerque’s Bohannan Huston Inc. thrive in the face of adversity.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

The Year of the Gourmet Kitchen. kcichowicz. Mon, 04/19/2021 - 09:32. 41% of people value a well-equipped kitchen more now than they did pre-pandemic. But what exactly constitutes “well-equipped” in 2021? Check out these four elements to include in your next build.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 19, 2021

Tunnel Boring Machine MudHoney begins working on a tunnel for the Ship Canal Water Project.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

New Home Starts Rebound But Shortage Is Still Huge. mbeirne. Mon, 04/19/2021 - 11:21. The largest gains in new-home construction occurred in the Midwest, where housing starts more than doubled on a monthly basis. New-home construction increased 19% between March and February, to be expected after a winter slowdown, but surged 37% compared to March 2020 to reach a seasonally-adjusted rate of 1.74 million units.

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