Construction Superintendent Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2021

Total construction starts lost 7% in June, slipping to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $863.6 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. All three major sectors (residential, nonresidential building and nonbuilding) pulled back during the month. Single-family housing starts are feeling the detrimental effects of rising materials prices. Large projects that broke ground in May were absent in June for nonresidential building and nonbuilding starts, resulting in declines.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 6, 2021

Nowadays, if a building does not have stand-out features in its design, it will not sell at a good price. This makes it important for the building.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 6, 2021

Every business needs a financial plan. Your financial plan gives you a way to monitor and review your cash flow, make adjustments to your spending, and anticipate any upcoming economic issues. It can also make you more prepared to request funding or find investors so you can bring more money into your construction business. Although many business owners are aware that financial planning is essential, it is often overlooked.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 6, 2021

Spalling of concrete is a breakaway of the concrete surface, extending to the top layers of reinforcing steel. It leaves the concrete surface patchy.

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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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BD+C

AUGUST 6, 2021

The construction industry added 11,000 jobs between June and July but nonresidential construction employment remains far below pre-pandemic levels, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today. Association officials said nonresidential construction has been affected by declining demand for projects, particularly for public infrastructure work, and urged Congress to quickly pass the new bipartisan infrastructure measure.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 6, 2021

_. When you’re just starting out in the safety field, it’s important to embrace the idea that you don’t know it all. Fresh out of college, you might think that you’ve got all the information you need — but you’ll soon realize that the most important lessons are yet to come. Julia Wilson , Assistant Regional Operations Manager and Senior Geologist at EarthCon Consultants, Inc. , shares some hard-earned lessons for new safety professionals.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2021

The U.S. had "significant growth in workloads within all market segments," says RICS Construction Monitor second quarter report.

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Civiconcepts

AUGUST 6, 2021

Introduction To Sugar In Concrete Concrete is an extremely used construction material that is a mixture of water, cement, sand, aggregates and sometimes admixtures are also required in suitable proportions … Why Sugar In Concrete Added In Concrete | Sugar Concrete | Concrete Sugar Read More ».

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2021

Despite the overall gain, some nonresidential construction segments still show job losses in July.

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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 6, 2021

Veteran Builder Talks Group Purchasing and Building Science on DuPont's Residentially Speaking Podcast. cbroderick. Fri, 08/06/2021 - 10:28. Education + Training. Builder Bill Smithers decided to leave his division president position for a national builder to enter the world of custom home building. He discovered several benefits his previous position afforded him after entering the custom building industry, so he opted to offer those benefits to others in the form of a group purchasing collecti

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BD+C

AUGUST 6, 2021

Creating meaningful places that contribute to a network of campus open spaces is a primary objective when we design projects for higher education. At the core of this design challenge is the fundamental relationship between a building and its immediate site.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 6, 2021

Home Affordability Falls in the Second Quarter. cbroderick. Fri, 08/06/2021 - 09:07. The share of homes affordable to families earning the U.S. median income fell sharply from the first quarter to the second quarter of 2021. The National Association of Home Builders says building material costs, high demand, and low inventory have pushed home prices up by tens of thousands of dollars.

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Work Gearz

AUGUST 6, 2021

Having the right work footwear is great but if you want them to last long then it is important that you take care of them. . Now, if you own a pair of steel toe boots and are wondering if it is okay to throw them in the dryer as a quick solution after the cleaning ritual, know that not all footwears are the same. All types of shoes and boots need different type of care. .

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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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Pro Builder

AUGUST 6, 2021

Increasing Home Values Lift 1 Million Homes from 'Underwater' Status. cbroderick. Fri, 08/06/2021 - 09:23. Home value increases have taken more than 1 million homes out of an “underwater” status, meaning the loans secured by the property were 25% higher than the home’s market value. Now, with home values up, there remains 2.25 million underwater homes, but it’s down from 3.5 million at the end of 2019.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2021

The U.S. construction industry appears to be in full recovery modem according to the Q2 RICS Construction Monitor.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 6, 2021

10 States With the Highest, Fastest-Growing GDP. cbroderick. Fri, 08/06/2021 - 09:27. Each state has experienced economic recovery from the pandemic in very different ways, with some doing better than others. Forbes analyzed data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis to determine which states have the fastest growing economies. Utah claimed the top spot, with its GDP increasing to $178.20 million in the first quarter of 2021, the highest quarterly GDP in the state's history.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2021

Some nonresidential construction segments still show job losses in July.

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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.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 6, 2021

July/August 2021. ibush. Fri, 08/06/2021 - 07:00. [link].

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2021

U.S. construction had "significant growth in workloads within all market segments," says RICS Construction Monitor second quarter report.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 6, 2021

2021 Pro Builder Top 100 Products. ibush. Fri, 08/06/2021 - 07:00. The Top 100 is Pro Builder 's annual recap of the building products readers wanted to know more about during the past year. From windows to water generators, these 100 products and building materials piqued reader interest for a range of reasons. innovation, energy efficiency, time-savings, good looks, durability, and more. .

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Natural Building

AUGUST 6, 2021

Bamboo strands are hand-woven to form this 140-metre-long canopy sheltering visitors of the Impression Sanjie Liu light show on an island in Yangshuo’s Li River. A number of spherical pavilions designed to resemble lanterns are finished in the same latticework and supported by load-bearing bamboo lengths that were soaked and scorched so they could be bent into shape. 17-metre trusses were fabricated on-site and lifted into position with a crane to create a sports hall for Thailand’s

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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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