Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 14, 2020

How to Protect Your Jobsite Vehicles & Prevent Violations. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 08/14/2020 - 10:31. After taking a massive hit in the initial stages of the pandemic, construction is starting to come back. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the industry added 464,000 jobs in May 2020. Companies are adapting to the new realities of COVID-19 with a variety of practices, such as staggered work shifts, fewer site meetings and restricted access to enclosed areas.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 14, 2020

Concrete block masonry is a widely used style for its excellent properties of durability and high resistance to rain, fire, and inclement.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 14, 2020

How to Lead Your Team Through a Pandemic. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 08/14/2020 - 10:55. Take a breath. If the true test of a good leader is how they handle the tough times, 2020 has been a test for the ages. Navigating an economic recession in the midst of an unprecedented global health crisis is no small task, but the construction leaders in this article have taken on the challenge and come out stronger for it.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 14, 2020

What happens when sugar is added to concrete? The post What happens when sugar is added in to concrete? appeared first on The Constructor.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 14, 2020

United Rentals has shared nine key protocols at the core of its response to Covid-19. Following the onset of the pandemic, the company says it acted quickly to implement new measures for the safety of its employees and customers, both inside and outside its branches.

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BD+C

AUGUST 14, 2020

From retail-infused brands to Airbnb, the hospitality industry has seen its share of disruptors over the past several decades. These disruptions have been relatively gradual and allowed time for the savvy hotel brands to anticipate and react to change. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, arrived suddenly resulting in the abrupt shutdown of the entire industry.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 14, 2020

The pandemic has laid bare the fragility of the global healthcare system and needs an urgent revamp from civil engineers and architects.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 14, 2020

Great Plains Manufacturing, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kubota North America, today announced a $53 million expansion project and 750,000-square-foot building purchase to further invest in its Salina, Kansas, operations.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 14, 2020

The pressures of owning and operating a construction company can be, at times, almost unbearable. Unlike any other business, there's no "one size fits all" solution in your toolbox to fix your dilemma. Everything is created twice. First, in our minds, and when we do the work to bring them into physical existence. Take your power and take control of your ability to Be-Do-Have.

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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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Pro Builder

AUGUST 14, 2020

Homeowner Interest In Extensions, Additions Grows By 52%. cbroderick. Fri, 08/14/2020 - 10:08. Without knowing when working and schooling from home will come to an end, many homeowners are pushing forward on major home renovations. As the pandemic moves into its six month, those able to afford renovations are realizing they must adapt to the new normal, and that means adding more space, reports the New York Times.

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 14, 2020

Introduction of Steel for House Construction. The construction of a House is one of the most important parts of our life. We cannot compromise the quality of the construction of our house. That why we want to use the best quality construction materials for the construction of our house. Steel is one of the most important and widely used Construction materials.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 14, 2020

Demand for Single-Family Rentals Presents Opportunities for Builders. cbroderick. Fri, 08/14/2020 - 09:37. Single-family rentals are poised to become severely undersupplied over the next decade, presenting a great opportunity for builders. RCLCO Real Estate Advisors says the current supply and future supply of single-family rentals is not fit to meet the increasing demand.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 14, 2020

The daring rebuild of the dysfunctional landmark Portland Building, designed by the late Michael Graves and considered to be the building that triggered the postmodern movement in architecture, was so successful that the building team is writing a playbook for the delivery model it used, which it calls collaborative design-build, with progressive contracting.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 14, 2020

Construction of Luxembourg’s first off-grid learning center made from recycled materials has experienced some delays, partly because of the pandemic, but is back on track now. International volunteers and experts built the first supporting walls of the Aërdschëff using tires pounded with earth during the summer of 2019. It is inspired by the earthship off-grid housing movement founded by architect Mike Reynolds.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 14, 2020

The daring rebuild of the dysfunctional landmark Portland Building, designed by the late Michael Graves and considered to be the building that triggered the postmodern movement in architecture, was so successful that the building team is writing a playbook for the delivery model it used, which it calls collaborative design-build, with progressive contracting.

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Work Gearz

AUGUST 14, 2020

If you work at the construction site, be it in any field, whether as a worker or an engineer or a supervisor; you need to protect your head from injuries from falling objects or collisions with stationary objects or hit by a sharp object and electric shocks. For this purpose you need a hard hat which is actually made mandatory by the law. But nothing is made to last forever.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 14, 2020

Architects Hit Hard by the Pandemic, but Housing Brings Hope. cbroderick. Fri, 08/14/2020 - 09:49. Architects typically experience the effects of economic downturns first as projects require multiyear processes and large investments. Though the pandemic has put a hold on some types of architectural projects, others are booming, Fast Company says. A June survey of 31 design, planning, and development companies found 70% of firms had billings drop in the second quarter and more than 85% expect dro

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 14, 2020

ABC economist forecasts recovery in 2021, with construction lagging behind.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 14, 2020

Mortgage Rates Decline, But Credit For Builders Tightens. cbroderick. Fri, 08/14/2020 - 09:43. The second quarter brought upon tightening credit for builders and developers, NAHB reports. The association’s survey on financing for Acquisition, Development, and Construction (AD&C) found the net tightening index to be 12.0, down from first quarter’s 22.7.

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BD+C

AUGUST 14, 2020

1. The largest single sloped solar array in the country completes (BD+C) .

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