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What is Mass Concrete?

The Constructor

Mass concrete is defined as heavy volume concrete work with large dimensions and boundary conditions that are prone to elevated temperatures due to a.

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DoD Real Property Management Failures

Job Order Contracting

The lack of continuous competent leadership is the root cause of environmental and economic woes impacting the DoD’s real property portfolio and its mission. [link]. The DoD has NEVER implemented a robust, system-wide process to monitor and manage planning, procurement, and project delivery for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction.

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Port Of Philadelphia: Gov. Wolf Announces $246M Investment

Business Facilities

Pennsylvania will invest an additional $246 million into the Port of Philadelphia to continue modernization efforts and improve regional economic stability. The post Port Of Philadelphia: Gov. Wolf Announces $246M Investment appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Public Sector LEAN Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

Public Sector LEAN Job Order Contracting provides significant benefits over both traditional project delivery methods and commodity JOC solutions. The only Knowledge-based JOC Program Information Management System. Four BT, LLC (4BT) is redefining how public sector organizations plan, procure, and execute facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects.

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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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Sarasota County, Florida Sees National Accolades, New EDO Leader

Business Facilities

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County, Florida wrapped up 2021 with a new leader and record-breaking job creation and capital investment. The post Sarasota County, Florida Sees National Accolades, New EDO Leader appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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5 Steps To Setting Up Your Construction Business Processes For Success

Contractor Bookkeeping

When a business starts, it’s natural for the owner to be a jack-of-all-trades. You may not have the capital to hire specialists or access the technology to help you. As your business grows–or as you look to take a minor role in your construction company–you may find the industry has become over-reliant on you, which makes it difficult for you to take a step back.

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11 Tactics for Creating an Outstanding Construction Brand Identity

Pro Builder

11 Tactics for Creating an Outstanding Construction Brand Identity. ibush. Fri, 02/04/2022 - 14:21. While creating a brand identity isn’t the easiest thing in the world, it is certainly one of the most important factors in determining the success of a company, especially in high-competition industries such as construction. Construction companies run the gamut, from large-scale commercial-construction concerns to small, one-project-at-a-time home renovation businesses.

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Materials Supply Start-Up RenoRun Secures $142M in Series B Funding

ENR Construction

Growing from 50 to 500 employees in three years, the building materials delivery service announced a significant financing increase from its latest funding round amid the company's continued expansion.

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Best Practices for Drywall Finishing

cnstrctr

Achieving a quality drywall finish is a process, getting it right can be a challenge.

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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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Biden Mandates Project Labor Agreements on Large Federal Projects

ENR Construction

President Joe Biden has signed an executive order that requires project labor agreements on federal construction projects valued at more than $35 million.

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What Does D Mean in Boot Size?

Work Gearz

Finding the correct boot size online is quite a difficult task with all the numbers 8, 8.5, 11.5, etc. etc. confusing you! The task in hand becomes even more difficult with the infusion of letters like B, C, D, E, etc. Yes, according to the US shoe sizing, shoes and boots are marked with the letters mentioned above which can tickle your mind to introspecting what they really mean!

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Algae as a Sustainable Fuel and Food Source

Natural Building

Algae is a sustainable material available to designers. It uses photosynthesis to absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, thereby reducing environmental impact and purifying the air. It can be used as renewable biofuel or it can act as a highly nutrient-rich food source. Its rapid growth can make it a good alternative for fuel and food in the coming years.

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Rising Home Values Are Giving U.S. Homeowners Record High Housing Wealth

Pro Builder

Rising Home Values Are Giving U.S. Homeowners Record High Housing Wealth. ldeakins. Fri, 02/04/2022 - 10:27. Nearly half of all homeowners were considered equity-rich at the end of 2021 after a $2.6 trillion gain in tappable equity. Homeowners are unlocking record amounts of housing wealth as existing home values surge from strong pandemic-driven demand, record low housing supply, and historically low mortgage rates, CNBC reports.

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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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Is Alpaca Warmer Than Wool?

Work Gearz

You cannot think of winters without wool. It is the ultimate choice for freezing weather to protect you from the cold winter air. Some people think that wool comes from sheep, although it’s true but wool doesn’t only come from sheep, but also other animals like goats, rabbits, bison, alpaca, etc. . Today we will talk about alpaca wool, how much warmth it provides and is it really warmer than wool?

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Even When Adjusted for Inflation, Lumber Prices Set Record Highs in 2020 and 2021

Pro Builder

Even When Adjusted for Inflation, Lumber Prices Set Record Highs in 2020 and 2021. ldeakins. Fri, 02/04/2022 - 10:30. The average price of framing lumber in 2021 was the highest since 1996, and more volatility could be on the way. Lumber prices began soaring at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, increasing by a staggering 175% from April to September before hitting a peak price of $1,500 per thousand board feet in May 2021, roughly three times the all-time high pre-pandemic.

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Which is More Waterproof- Nylon or Polyester? 

Work Gearz

Nylon and polyester are two most widely produced fabrics in the world, and they share many similar characteristics. They’re both lightweight, synthetic fiber-based materials and also popular choices for outdoor and sportswear. This is due to their superior durability compared to natural fibres. . However, there is a distinction between polyester and nylon fabrics.

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How Home Buying Technology May Be Pushing Prices Higher

Pro Builder

How Home Buying Technology May Be Pushing Prices Higher. ldeakins. Fri, 02/04/2022 - 10:33. Buying a home has never been easier, but new advancements in real estate technology may come at a price. Housing prices have followed an upward trajectory since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and technological advancements in the home buying process may be driving those prices even higher.

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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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13 Ways to Polish Boots (Easy and Natural)

Work Gearz

Do you wear your clothes once they have faded? Similarly, I am sure you do not do the same thing with your boots! I mean you obviously do not have to discard your boots altogether just because they have faded, as unlike faded clothes, faded boots can be restored thankfully to return the shine and life in them. But everything has a particular limitation to it and proper ways of doing the task, so while you must know how many times to polish your boots , it is equally important for you to know the

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Why Some Pandemic Buyers Are Regretting Their Home Purchases

Pro Builder

Why Some Pandemic Buyers Are Regretting Their Home Purchases. ldeakins. Fri, 02/04/2022 - 10:37. A pricey seller’s market led many buyers to make rushed offers on homes that they now regret buying. For nearly two years, buyers have faced soaring prices, plunging inventory, and tight competition, forcing many into rushed offers on homes that they may otherwise think twice about buying.

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Tech Sets Up NYC Tower for Carbon-Friendly Future

ENR Construction

Manhattan office project aims to beat city’s 2030 carbon emission targets by 46% and meet its 2050 carbon-neutral goals.

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Biden Signs Pro-PLA Executive Order

Contractor Magazine

Associated Builders and Contractors strongly opposes the order calling it anti-competitive.

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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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After Steady Monthly Gains, Construction Loses 5,000 Jobs in January

ENR Construction

Industry unemployment rate rises to 7.1% from December's 5%, but improves sharply year-over-year.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Chad Demick, BIM Manager at Control Air Enterprises

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Starting out as a Local 105 Sheet Metal Worker, Chad Demick has grown from working in the field to becoming BIM Manager at Control Air Enterprises. Through that, he has found the importance of understanding each role, how it fits into the larger goal, and what it takes to get the job done. . We recently sat down with Chad to talk about his journey in the industry and his role at Control Air Enterprises.

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House Passes $52B Chipmaking Bill With Contentious Provisions

ENR Construction

Contractors oppose changes affecting collective bargaining and tariffs.

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Single-Family Residential Market Faces New Challenges Ahead in 2022

Pro Builder

Single-Family Residential Market Faces New Challenges Ahead in 2022. ldeakins. Fri, 02/04/2022 - 10:21. 2022 may be less tumultuous than the past two years, but many of the same challenges will persist as builders race to combat rising demand. New home production and total sales volume will be slightly ahead of 2021, according to RCLCO Real Estate Consulting, but progress throughout the new year will still be accompanied by a fair share of challenges and wildcards.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Biden Extends Tariffs on Solar Panels, But Makes Concession to Contractors

ENR Construction

President Joe Biden extended Trump administration tariffs on solar panels and other solar energy storage equipment by four years February 4, in a concession to contractor installers, he also eased the terms to exclude a panel technology used on utility-grade solar projects.

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Tariffs Extended on Solar Panels, But Concession to Contractors Made

ENR Construction

President Joe Biden extends Trump administration tariffs by four years, but also eases terms to exclude a panel technology used on utility-grade solar projects.