3 key reasons to continue construction training even amid the pandemic
Construction Dive
AUGUST 4, 2020
Learn why proactive companies have successfully managed to maintain training through difficult times.
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How to Carefully Manage Contracts in Changing Times
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 4, 2020
How to Carefully Manage Contracts in Changing Times. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 08/04/2020 - 15:21. Today’s construction landscape is difficult to navigate with its continually changing variables, delays, work stoppages, additional project requirements, health concerns and financial restraints. Nothing is certain, as job starts are delayed, schedules are modified weekly, customers stop and then restart projects, codes are enhanced, rules change and pressures mount to run your business smoothly.
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$9.6B worth of infrastructure projects delayed or canceled during COVID-19
Construction Dive
AUGUST 4, 2020
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association released a report detailing projects that have been delayed or canceled by 44 states, transportation authorities and local governments.
5 Tips to Improve Construction Quality
The Constructor
AUGUST 4, 2020
The best way to enhance client satisfaction in a construction project is by incorporating a well-defined quality control process. A strict adherence.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
Komatsu Rebrands Mining Product Lines
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 4, 2020
Komatsu has announced plans to rebrand its underground hard rock equipment, surface wheel loaders, and new line of blasthole drills to reflect the company’s focus on growth in these areas.
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$250M Project will Deepen Mississippi River
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 4, 2020
Image by Yinan Chen from Pixabay Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards announced that state officials and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have agreed to deepen the Mississippi River from the Gulf of Mexico through Baton Rouge.
Being Outbid Emerges as Top Reason for Delays in Homebuying
Pro Builder
AUGUST 4, 2020
Being Outbid Emerges as Top Reason for Delays in Homebuying. cbroderick. Tue, 08/04/2020 - 09:17. For prospective buyers who have been house hunting for upwards of three months, the road to homeownership has been plagued with being outbid and the inability to find an affordable home. According to NAHB’s Housing Trends Report for quarter two of 2020, an increasing number of house hunters are reporting the reason for not purchasing a home at this time is due to being outbid.
San Jose’s new tallest building tops out
BD+C
AUGUST 4, 2020
At 28-stories, MIRO, a mixed-use residential project, is set to be the new tallest building in San Jose. The design features two towers with the same window wall and curtain wall systems and alternating balconies. The rooftop of the West Tower will feature amenities for indoor/outdoor social gatherings and private events with seating. The East Tower will feature outdoor seating and fitness.
U.S. Department Of Commerce Invests $10.1M In West Virginia
Business Facilities
AUGUST 4, 2020
The investment will support local strategies to spur business and job growth in West Virginia, including in Opportunity Zones. . - Read: U.S. Department Of Commerce Invests $10.1M In West Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
Virginia is the first state to adopt COVID-19 worker safety rules
BD+C
AUGUST 4, 2020
Virginia recently became the first state to pass temporary new workplace safety rules to protect employees from the coronavirus. The rules include social distancing requirements, notifications for employees when a co-worker tests positive for the virus, and timelines for when employees who recover can return to work. Some business groups said the rules will add unfair burdens on businesses already struggling with the pandemic’s economic repercussions.
U.S. Outduels China In Artificial Intelligence, Startups And GDP
Business Facilities
AUGUST 4, 2020
The United States is outdueling China in a tight competition for global economic hegemony in Business Facilities' 16th Annual Rankings Report. - Read: U.S. Outduels China In Artificial Intelligence, Startups And GDP at BusinessFacilities.com.
Traditional Materials Connect New Buildings to the Past
Natural Building
AUGUST 4, 2020
This article shows how traditional materials, such as tiles, rocks, bamboo, wooden sticks, timber, rammed earth and bricks are being used in current architecture in China. The Qingxiao Residence uses green tiles, rammed earth, masonry blocks, bamboo, old stone slabs, old rubble, and terrazzo recycled from demolished villages. Not only were the traditional building materials recycled, but also the traditional construction techniques were integrated into the new design.
Coronavirus Outbreak ID’d by Private Lab
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 4, 2020
More than 100 workers on a construction project in Montana have tested positive to Covid-19, according to a report in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle. The outbreak was revealed through voluntary onsite testing done by a private laboratory.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Wood and Code Groups Guide Mass-Timber Code Compliance
ENR Construction
AUGUST 4, 2020
The American Wood Council and International Code Council have released a joint publication, Mass Timber Buildings and the IBC, which gives an overview of code changes regarding mass timber construction.
United Rentals Announces 2Q Results
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 4, 2020
United Rentals has released its second-quarter results and reintroduced full-year 2020 guidance. The rental giant had revenue of $1.642 billion, a decrease of 16.2 percent year-over-year.
Design Details: The Transparent Fireplace
Pro Builder
AUGUST 4, 2020
Design Details: The Transparent Fireplace. Anonymous (not verified). Tue, 08/04/2020 - 06:00. By Nigel Maynard, Editor-in-Chief. Project: Hope Residence, Toronto . Designer: Jane Hope . Metal Fabricator: Anthony Concrete Design. Photos: Courtesy Mark Olson Photography/ Anthony Concrete Design. Designer Jane Hope, who lives in a condo built in the early 1990s, felt her fireplace was overdue for an update.
CNH Reports 2Q Results; Construction Down 45%
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 4, 2020
CNH Industrial, parent of the Case Construction Equipment and New Holland Construction brands, has released its second-quarter results. In total, with all plants and depots up and running by the end of the second quarter, CNH Industrial reported consolidated revenues of $5.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Difference Between Class 1 and Class 2 Safety Vests
Work Gearz
AUGUST 4, 2020
Be it on-site work or road-side work, there are more than 25,000 reported cases of accidents or hazards since the past 10 years! And the most cases are reported on hit by an object or moving vehicle for not being noticed. So, being visible to others while at work is most crucial to be saved from all potential dangers and this can only be achieved if you wear a safety vest.
Best Android Apps for Constructors and Engineers
Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 4, 2020
Construction is a shockingly wide theme. common materials to Construction Apps related innovation. Individuals could likewise attempt to discover a construction application for a spread of reasons. Additionally, it upgrades their efficiency or makes things simpler. We comprehend what you're searching for. Thus, we have attempted to list down the same number of apps underneath to assist you with discovering something that suits you best.
What Is Self Compact Concrete | What Is J-ring Test | Equipment of J-ring Test | Procedure of the J-Ring Test
CivilJungle
AUGUST 4, 2020
What Is Self Compact Concrete ? Making concrete structures without vibration has been done in the past. For example, the placement of concrete under-water is done by the use of tremie without vibration. Shaft concrete and mass concrete may be successfully placed without vibration. But the above examples of concrete are normally of lower strength and difficult to obtain consistent quality.
Design of Highway Alignment
Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 4, 2020
In this post, we are examining the Importance of Highway Alignment and different elements which should have been considered in arranging the highway alignment. The Terms which we talk about here are the most significant and typically go over in highway structuring and arranging. As a structural designer, you should know about these terms. When the arrangement of road construction is chosen, the following stage to chip away at is the highway alignment.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
Urban Rent Growth Slows, May Signal Shift to the Suburbs
Pro Builder
AUGUST 4, 2020
Urban Rent Growth Slows, May Signal Shift to the Suburbs. cbroderick. Tue, 08/04/2020 - 09:28. Unemployment hit renters much harder than homeowners, resulting in millions of renters fleeing back home to mom and dad, according to Zillow. As a result, the demand for rentals has declined, and so have prices. Zillow reports that from February to June, rent price growth slowed more in urban areas than in the suburbs.
Do Rubber Boots Work for Snakes?
Work Gearz
AUGUST 4, 2020
More than often we don’t easily spot a snake while walking because they camouflage with the ground. Since our legs and feet are the most vulnerable in this scenario you have to consciously wear boots that can protect you from the snakes’ fangs to penetrate through to the skin. If you are worried about can your rubber boots protect you from snake bites?
New Housing Permits Drop to 8-Year Low in Southern California
Pro Builder
AUGUST 4, 2020
New Housing Permits Drop to 8-Year Low in Southern California. cbroderick. Tue, 08/04/2020 - 09:34. Southern California’s construction industry has been hit hard by the state’s shelter-in-place orders, resulting in an eight year low. For the second quarter of 2020, new housing permits were down 27% in a year, according to Whittier Daily News. For Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, only 7,505 permits were filed by builders during the quarter.
ENR California Announces 2020 Project of the Year Finalists
ENR Construction
AUGUST 4, 2020
ENR California announces the 2020 finalists for Best Overall Project of the Year in the annual Regional Best Projects competition.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
More 'Small-Dollar Mortgages' Could Help Bridge Homeownership Gap
Pro Builder
AUGUST 4, 2020
More 'Small-Dollar Mortgages' Could Help Bridge Homeownership Gap. cbroderick. Tue, 08/04/2020 - 09:49. One problem with affordable housing is that potential buyers still need loans, but those loans may not be big enough in the eyes of banks and lenders. This is due to the little money lenders will make off so-called small-dollar mortgages, according to the New York Times.
Design Spotlight: Garages by Sean Sullivan
Pro Builder
AUGUST 4, 2020
Design Spotlight: Garages by Sean Sullivan. Anonymous (not verified). Tue, 08/04/2020 - 06:00. The Hobby Barn is the ultimate garage created for a man and his toys. Sean Sullivan. Living Stone Design + Build, president. The Hobby Barn is the ultimate space created for man and his projects. Designed to replicate an old barn, the structure is clad with reclaimed barnwood and can house 12 cars, motorcycles, and miscellaneous off-road vehicles.
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