Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Frosty the Jobsite. Alex Headley. Fri, 11/12/2021 - 15:00. Old Man Winter is right around the corner and with him comes dropping temperatures and frigid winds. Any contractor who is called upon to press on in the face of adverse winter conditions should know the importance of listening to your body when it’s trying to communicate to you that it is cold.
Contractor Bookkeeping
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Construction business owners already have a time-consuming and challenging job running their business. If their business is open five days a week, they usually need the weekend to catch up on paperwork, pay bills and manage any tasks they didn't get to during the week. For those with a seven-day-a-week business, there's even less time off. They often feel the need to be onsite whenever the company is open to deal with unanticipated issues, help the staff out, and ensure all tasks are completed.
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Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Toyota West Virginia (TMMWV) investment will bring a new, dedicated line of hybrid transaxles to Putnam County, WV. The post Toyota To Invest $240M In West Virginia appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
The TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis has been a staple of outdoor concerts and events for nearly 20 years. In 2018, the city announced an expansion and awarded the task to Shiel Sexton Co. and Power & Sons Construction. .
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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.
Work Gearz
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
One of the more important aspects of good safety at a construction site is visibility, so more and more construction employers are requiring reflective details on protective gear. One important piece of gear often referred to as a reflective vest is the safety vest. These vests are standard for policemen, traffic cops, firemen, and emergency workers, but more and more we are seeing them worn by construction workers at building sites.
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Work Gearz
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
When dealing with wood, it is critical to wear a sturdy pair of gloves. Working with wood is hard on your hands, and gloves protect your hands from splinters, wounds, and blisters. Whether you’re a professional carpenter or working with wood is your hobby, your gloves should be built to handle a wide range of jobs. The best gloves provide a balance of flexibility, general safety, cut resistance, comfort, and reliability.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
The $19.5-million Muscatine Organics Recycling Center is one of just three municipally owned food waste recycling facilities in the U.S. and the only one in the Midwest.
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
New Wall System Brings Peace of Mind to Massachusetts Homeowner. kcichowicz. Fri, 11/12/2021 - 11:58. Case Study Image. When a homeowner began noticing water damage on the gables at the front of his Massachusetts house, they reached out to remodeler Yuk Slyvka, owner of Plum ProExteriors. It didn’t take long for Slyvka to discover the problem behind the home’s wood clapboard siding: The wall sheathing was covered with tar paper with improper flashing details and little ventilation. .
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
To help develop and assess new techniques for capturing stormwater runoff before it enters the combined sanitary sewer system, the Kansas City Water Services Dept. piloted a green infrastructure demonstration project that aims to reduce overflows by more than 20%.
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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.
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Amazon is set to open new facilities in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Montgomery, creating more than 900 full-time jobs in Alabama. The post Amazon Expands In Alabama With Four New Operational Sites appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
After sitting vacant for nearly 15 years, the iconic Flashcube building in downtown Kansas City is once again lighting up the neighborhood.
Natural Building
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Myk Brazier here – These are a few pics of the house we’ve been working on. I used Mike Oehler’s book as well as PAHS by John Hait (and a bunch of other stuff). But it’s basically what you’re calling WOFATI. We mixed and poured our own concrete foundation. This house is being built by Meg and myself and a lot of the time it’s just me cuz Meg is gardening.
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
NAR’s 40th Annual Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. ldeakins. Fri, 11/12/2021 - 08:10. Here are the top 10 market highlights of 2021. In the 40th annual Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers Report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), market trends and buyer preferences were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Some recent data stayed on track with years past, while other new market developments showed significant year-over-year change.
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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?
Work Gearz
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Silk is a natural material, and like other natural fibres, it’s good at retaining a warm layer of air near to your skin, however because of its permeability, it won’t make you feel sweaty and clammy as most synthetic fabrics. Silk has excellent temperature regulating properties, so it will keep you cool and comfortable even as you move from the warmth of the inside to the cold of the outdoors.
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Low Housing Affordability Remains Steady for Third Quarter of 2021. ldeakins. Fri, 11/12/2021 - 09:22. How supply-chain challenges could play a significant role in the final months of the year. In the third quarter of 2021, housing affordability remained at its lowest level in nearly a decade as lower mortgage rates were offset by higher home prices to keep rates steady, Eye on Housing reports. .
Work Gearz
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Sometimes, some garments have our hearts but they’re bigger and looser than the usual size we wear. If this garment in question is 50 percent cotton and 50 percent polyester, then you’re in luck. 50/50 Poly-cotton can be shrunk to give a better fitting. However, set your expectations right – don’t expect an xxxl size shirt or hoodie to become a size S after shrinking. .
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
These Upscale Kitchen Features Can Increase Home Value. ldeakins. Fri, 11/12/2021 - 09:26. Higher home value and increased functionality just in time for the holiday season. Pandemic-era home buyers are more willing to pay premium for high-end kitchen appliances and features, says Forbes. As the holiday season inches closer, more amenities can increase a kitchen’s functionality and even boost the sale value of a home.
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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.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
In Nov. 10 letter to a US Army chief, environmental groups want Corps of Engineers to change its approach to flood risk projects amid climate change-fueled sea level rise and intense weather events.
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
More Americans Became Equity Rich During the Pandemic. ldeakins. Fri, 11/12/2021 - 09:30. The silver lining of record high home prices. As home prices reach record highs, more homeowners are gaining significant equity, meaning that some can even sell their homes for twice the amount they owe on their mortgages, according to Realtor.com. In the third quarter of 2021, roughly 39.5% of homes with equity in the United States were equity rich compared with 28.3% of homes a year ago.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Project extensions are becoming more difficult in today’s property/casualty insurance market.
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Benjamin Obdyke 2021. kcichowicz. Fri, 11/12/2021 - 12:53.
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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!
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Arkansas DOT separately issued its own report detailing needed improvements for the agency's inspection program.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Nowadays, it’s not uncommon to be inundated with information highlighting the importance of collaboration and communication in design and construction projects. Naturally, most teams, if not all, have the goal of being proficient in these areas given that it’s key to successful outcomes and maintaining profit margin. However, it is also common for architecture and engineering, as well as general contracting firms, to struggle with precise and timely communication of changes.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
In Nov. 10 letter to US Army chief, environmental groups want Corps of Engineers to change its approach to flood risk projects amid climate change-fueled sea level rise and intense weather events.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Cost management is key to ensuring construction projects stay on budget and on schedule. Yet many projects, as many as 33% come in over budget, as reported in the Construction Cost Management Report by Dodge Data & Analytics (Dodge). Surveyed contractors note that even among their best-performing projects, one out of five does not meet the budget requirements. .
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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!
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
More than 40 nations agree to phase out construction of new coal-fired energy production.
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
5 Tips for Serving Military Home Buyers. ldeakins. Fri, 11/12/2021 - 07:49. On Horizon TV this week: Buyers serving in the armed forces have specific needs when purchasing a home. At Embry Mill in Stafford, Virginia, Richmond American Homes has cracked the code for serving military families. Watch the full interview below. Watch more from HorizonTV here.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Dodge offers data on 2021 construction starts for billings in the Indianapolis area.
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