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Complete Resources For Your Construction Year-End Processes: On Tap!

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Trimble Viewpoint makes year-end processing easy for its clients.

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Innovative Construction Capital Delivery for Public Sector Owners

Job Order Contracting

Innovative construction capital delivery for public sector owners can consistently enable quality, on-time, on-budget and fully compliant repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new build outcomes. Enhancements to locally researched construction cost data and the integration with robust, proven LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes, support by collaborative cloud technology enable any public sector owner to deploy efficient, streamlined capabilities with complet

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Mound Breakwater: Types, Construction and Protection

The Constructor

Breakwater is the artificial protective barrier constructed to enclose harbors and to keep the harbor waters undisturbed by the effect of heavy and.

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Episode 12: Risk Assessment: Why a Safety SME Initiative Is a Gamechanger

Safety Services Company

Risk assessments are absolutely integral to implementing safety at the workplace. Simply put, risk assessments are when you analyze your next series of steps in order to evaluate the safest course of action to address the task at hand. So, how can you develop a suite of risk assessment and mitigation procedures and implement them at your workplace? In this episode, Darrin Anderson , Environmental Health, Safety, and Security Manager at Nesher Pharmaceuticals (USA) LLC , shares his advice for bui

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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Cracking the Code of Drywall Cracks

Pro Builder

Cracking the Code of Drywall Cracks. mbeirne. Wed, 12/08/2021 - 06:00. A home's constant movement can wreak havoc on gypsum wallboard unless you take these steps with your framing components. Graham Davis. From the moment you frame a house to the day it’s torn down it will be in perpetual movement. Wind, seismic and live loads, and changes in temperature and humidity all contribute, causing cracks, bows, nail pops, and squeaks.

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Realtor.com Lists 10 Hottest Real Estate Markets for 2022

Pro Builder

Realtor.com Lists 10 Hottest Real Estate Markets for 2022. ldeakins. Wed, 12/08/2021 - 09:58. Why more buyers are fleeing major cities to settle in the Midwest. The nation’s top markets in 2022 are mostly growing business and tech hubs that offer affordability and more job opportunities away from the coast. Many remote workers flocked to cheaper residential areas to escape city life in 2021, and more are expected to relocate in 2022.

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Best Project, Environmental: Ethiopia Addis Ababa River Side Green Development Project

ENR Construction

Because of its sensitive location near the Prime Minister’s office, this river improvement and public greenspace project in the Ethiopian capital had to forgo typical stone blasting in favor of specialized large-scale earth blasting and excavation to remove 210,000 cu m of stone to develop key areas of the park.

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Zillow's 2022 Housing Predictions

Pro Builder

Zillow's 2022 Housing Predictions. ldeakins. Wed, 12/08/2021 - 09:55. What buyers and sellers can expect in another hot year for the housing market. The housing market for 2022 will sustain high demand and a strong sellers market from the year prior, predicts Zillow, but home prices will gradually decelerate after peaking in 2021. Though most market conditions will remain the same into the new year, buyers may begin to see less competition as prices grow at a much slower pace. .

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Best Project, Airport/Port: Tema Port and Container Terminal Expansion Project

ENR Construction

This project expands the capacity of a crucial West Africa freight hub in Ghana with four massive container vessel berths, 3,558 meters of breakwater and 1,400 m of wharf.

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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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How to Calculate Quantity of Steel In Two Way Slab|Two Way Slab BBS

Civil Lead

Two Way Slab A slab supported on four adjacent beams with a ratio of longer span to shorter span less than two. Read more.

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Best Project, Manufacturing: CalPlant Rice Straw to MDF Manufacturing Plant

ENR Construction

A two-decade engineering push has culminated in what is the world’s first production facility to sustainably manufacture medium-density fiberboard (MDF) from post-harvest rice straw waste that has no added formaldehyde. .

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The Driving Forces of the Labor Shortage—And Why It Might Take Years to Resolve

Pro Builder

The Driving Forces of the Labor Shortage—And Why It Might Take Years to Resolve. ldeakins. Wed, 12/08/2021 - 10:09. A waning workforce is impacting thousands of businesses across the US, and according to JP Morgan, the post-recession deficit just might stick around. Workers across the country have been quitting their jobs at near-record rates for the past six months, prompting a growing number of employers to increase wages in an effort to resolve mass shortages.

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ENR Global Best Projects Award Winners 2021

ENR Construction

In this ninth year of the annual ENR Global Best Projects Awards, a panel of industry judges selected 33 winning projects from 20 different countries from a record number of entries.

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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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How Much Does It Cost to Get a Zipper Put on Your Boots?

Work Gearz

Boots come in all shapes, sizes, and designs. They are must-have footwear for every individual because of their versatility, functionality, and level of comfort. For a worker, boots become the most practical type of footwear that provides both comfort and safety. And you can find boots that have laces, or zippers, some come with no laces or zippers for that matter and are pull-on boots or slip-on boots.

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Best Project, Green Project: Ras Bufontas Free Zone

ENR Construction

This 4-sq-mile trade hub in Doha, Qatar for local and international business was built to meet strict sustainability guidelines geared for the Middle East climate but faced a 43-month blockade by nearby countries on material imports.

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21 Different Types of Couches For Home | Guide

Civiconcepts

What Are Couches? Couches or Sofas are generally used for seating purposes and sleeping purposes. Couches are put in the living room, lounge, and family room. It is also known … 21 Different Types of Couches For Home | Guide Read More ».

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Best Project, Cultural/Worship: Khorfakkan Amphitheatre

ENR Construction

This spectacular performance venue, which seats 3,600, was carved out of a mountain facing the Persian Gulf. Developed by the Emirate of Sharjah, considered the cultural capital of the United Arab Emirates, it was Inspired by Roman amphitheaters but also has many Islamic design elements.

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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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OSHA Vaccine and Testing Mandate Delayed by Court Stay

Pro Builder

OSHA Vaccine and Testing Mandate Delayed by Court Stay. ldeakins. Wed, 12/08/2021 - 10:06. A temporary stay of proceedings is pushing back the deadline for OSHA’s controversial ETS. December 6th was supposed to be the first deadline for companies with 100 or more employees to comply with OSHA’s emergency temporary standard (ETS) by mandating vaccinations or requiring weekly testing.

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Award of Merit, Education/Research: New College of Education Qatar University

ENR Construction

An oasis of sustainability in the center of the campus, the college was designed as a magnet for 2,500 students, 200 teachers and administrative staff and the community.

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Ancient Adobe Building in South America

Natural Building

A recent study in pre-Hispanic northern Peru shows the use of adobe brick building as early as 5,000 years ago. The research shows how the adobe blocks were formed from compacted clay deposits created by El Niño flooding events. Adobe architecture was applied across the pre-Colombian Andes in the building of “early sacred monumental pyramidal structures”.

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Oklahoma Lays Out First Long-Term Turnpike Improvement Plan

ENR Construction

Oklahoma’s turnpike system could see upwards of $5 billion of upgrades and new construction over the next 15 years under a long-range plan announced Dec. 7.

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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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Business Facilities Welcomes New Editorial Director

Business Facilities

Veteran business journalist and publisher Seth Mendelson has joined the Group C Media team as Editorial Director of Business Facilities magazine. The post Business Facilities Welcomes New Editorial Director appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Award of Merit, Heath Care: Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital

ENR Construction

Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the project team completed this 1.2-million-sq-ft health care facility in Ontario, Canada, on time and on budget.

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Can You Put Mink Oil on Synthetic Boots?

Work Gearz

The state of your boots can say a lot about your personality. You are bound to have a bad impression of someone who turns up at an even wearing dirty, cracked boots with no shine at all. Caring for your boots require just as much attention as is put into your clothes and hair and hygiene. Boots should be comfortable but at the same time should be sleek and stylish and well maintained.

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Best Project, Bridge Tunnel: KKH Phase II (Havelian - Thakot)

ENR Construction

Navigating treacherous terrain and a dense population, a team built a 118-km road that will ease congestion and create economic opportunity for Pakistan.

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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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What Fabric Does Not Fade in the Sun?

Work Gearz

Who wouldn’t want to just bask in the sun, out in the backyard on a comfy sofa and sip on some juice, and just relax. Sounds way too good, right? A true American does love a decent summer but the thought of fabrics just turnings pale and patchy and ragged might just keep you from putting out some decorative furniture out there on the balcony or lawn, and enjoying the fantastic outdoors.

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Award of Merit, Cultural Worship: The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

ENR Construction

This movie-making museum consists of a major renovation to a 1930’s building plus a soaring spherical addition that will house a 1,000-seat theater.

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Top Roofing Companies in USA

CivilJungle

Top Roofing Companies in USA. Here, list of top roofing companies in the us are as follows. CentiMark Corporation. Tecta America Corporation. Flynn Group of Cos. Nations Roof. Baker Roofing Co. PetersenDean. Able Roof/ Mr. Roof. Power Home Remodeling. Empire Roofing. Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal. 1. Centimark Corporation. Centimark Corporation is one of the most popular and well-known roofing companies in the USA.