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JULY 21, 2021

The truth is all boots do crease and steel toe boots are no exceptions! More than the toe box material, it is the boot upper that leads to the creasing! In fact, boots crease depending on which material they are made with. Like synthetic material will crease the most and will have a long-term effect, fabric boots will crease the least and you won’t even notice them after a while and leather; though a tough material, will crease after sustaining lots of pressure for a long time, but thankfully th

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 21, 2021

Want to better understand your construction projects' financial health? The secret is timely, accurate work-in-progress (WIP) reporting.

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The Constructor

JULY 21, 2021

If you are looking to get a general contractor’s license in Florida and are concerned about the basic requirements, you are at the right place. This.

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JULY 21, 2021

BlueHalo will retain 260 jobs and create an additional 64 jobs at its new 200,000-square-foot Albuquerque, NM campus. - Read: BlueHalo Picks NM For $60M Manufacturing, Research, Tech Complex at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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.

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JULY 21, 2021

The University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) has broken ground on Milgard Hall, a state-of-the-art STEM learning lab. The building will connect students and faculty across the Milgard Business School, the School of Engineering & Technology, and the Global Innovation and Design Lab.

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JULY 21, 2021

Architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services in June according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for June remained at an elevated level of 57.1 (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). During June, the new design contracts score also remained positive at 58.9 but was not quite as strong as the 63.2 reading in May.

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ENR Construction

JULY 21, 2021

Germany, especially hard hit, gets first $472 million for relief, with costs expected in billions, as regional death toll climbs and climate-change link is weighed.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 21, 2021

There have been warning signs in the construction sector for years. The industry creates high levels of physical and digital waste, with 10-15% of materials wasted on every build. Construction and the built environment account for nearly 38% of all energy-related carbon emissions around the world. And what’s more, we’re battling low productivity and a growing skills shortage.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JULY 21, 2021

Construction employment declined by 7,000 between May and June as the industry still employs 238,000 fewer people than before the pandemic, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data. Association officials said that job losses in the nonresidential construction sector offset modest monthly gains in residential construction as many firms struggle with worker shortages, supply chain disruptions and rising materials prices.

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JULY 21, 2021

Utah Town Enacts Construction Moratorium as Drought Dries Up Water Supply. cbroderick. Wed, 07/21/2021 - 09:39. The 1,750-person town of Oakley, Utah boomed at the height of the pandemic as remote workers flocked to the outskirts of larger urban areas, including nearby Salt Lake City. But the influx has not spurred a new construction spike seen in other areas—it spurred a construction moratorium.

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Work Gearz

JULY 21, 2021

Obviously, steel is not a soft and comfortable material to be stuck to around the toe areas for the entire day! The steel toe caps definitely cause discomfort to the toes due to their hard and stiff texture. Imagine your hands being tied to steel or iron shackles for the entire day! Won’t it hurt the bones of the wrist area? It will definitely! The bones when gets continuously hit against or cramped in steel or any hard surface will definitely cause discomfort and swelling.

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JULY 21, 2021

Utah Town Enacts Construction Moratorium as Droughts Dry Up Water Supply. cbroderick. Wed, 07/21/2021 - 09:39. The 1,750-person town of Oakley, Utah boomed at the height of the pandemic as remote workers flocked to the outskirts of larger urban areas, including nearby Salt Lake City. But the influx has not spurred a new construction spike seen in other areas—it spurred a construction moratorium.

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Work Gearz

JULY 21, 2021

We all know how metal detectors at airports, malls, railway stations, banks, and entrances to every important building are sensitive to even the smallest metallic objects. So, you have to be very careful while carrying things that contain even the slightest amount of metal. Things such as small knives or pins, coins, keys and steel toe boots can set off metal detectors at the airport security. .

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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?

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JULY 21, 2021

What Lessons Aftermarket Alterations and Remodels Can Teach Builders. cbroderick. Wed, 07/21/2021 - 09:53. Storage solutions seek to solve the issue of inadequate space to cleverly hold clothing, kids toys, pantry items, and more—but why aren’t homes built with these storage solutions to begin with? The automotive industry listened to its customer’s cries for more dedicated storage and its popular aftermarket alterations by adding sufficient cup holders, notes design firm Housing Design Matters.

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Work Gearz

JULY 21, 2021

There is only one wish of short heighted people and that’s to get tall! But height in boots is also necessary for other reasons such as raised heels give better support and save from getting in the mud and water into the boots. Whatever be your reason, you have come to this post which means that you need to heighten your steel toe boots. Rest assured I have some amazing tips for you and also tell you about the pros and cons of heightening your boots!

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JULY 21, 2021

The New Normal for Today's Buyers. cbroderick. Wed, 07/21/2021 - 09:58. Viewing more than 50 homes in a matter of months, upping the budget with each bid, sending handwritten letters in hopes of pulling on the sellers’ heartstrings—it’s all part of real estate’s new normal, says the Washington Post. The race for the winning bid on one Boise home included: an investor couple who had purchased more than 20 homes during the pandemic, a family whose head of the household lived in a camping trailer f

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BD+C

JULY 21, 2021

A proposal in the California Assembly to extend a deadline for hospitals to make seismic retrofits has drawn sharp criticism from labor groups.

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Who owns the building code? A judge says a jury should decide facts of the case.

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What Does a Drop in Building Permits Mean for Future Construction? cbroderick. Wed, 07/21/2021 - 09:46. Data released this week from the U.S. Census Bureau point toward a slowdown for new-home construction. CNBC reports that single family housing starts remained elevated in June from May, but building permits, which point toward building starts further down the line, dropped.

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JULY 21, 2021

Liberty Mutual index shows exertion as the cause of greatest insurer losses.

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JULY 21, 2021

June Housing Starts Remain Strong, Permits Continue to Weaken. cbroderick. Wed, 07/21/2021 - 10:11. Housing production remained strong in June, says the National Association of Home Builders, but rising construction and material costs may be the reason for a drop in issued permits. Housing starts increased 6.3% last month, according to data from the Census Bureau, but single-family permits for new construction dropped 6.3%, continuing the permit decline happening since March.

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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!

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JULY 21, 2021

Board dropped project last month from regional list, a risk to federal approval, but state lobbying and voting shifts keep P3 venture alive.

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JULY 21, 2021

Professional driving is a challenging, and, at times, dangerous job. It requires hiring the right drivers based on a holistic view of candidate drivers. This insight requires more than can be derived from publicly-available motor vehicle records. Aon’s drivers suite targets competencies, abilities and behaviors that have been identified as important.

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The Liberty Mutual index shows exertion as the cause of greatest losses.

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