Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Building a Sustainable, Scalable & Sellable Construction Company. Alex Headley. Tue, 09/28/2021 - 13:34. Building a sustainable, scalable and sellable business is something all business owners should strive for. Unfortunately, too many entrepreneurs fail to build their business properly from day one. They lack the underlying foundation, systems and structure that are essential to all businesses, preventing them from building a profitable and efficient company.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The ability to significantly improve how facilities are constructed, managed and operated depends largely on whether owners provide high levels of leadership and support. Success is dependent upon whether owners provide high levels of leadership and support. . While tools and support services are readily available to support lasting, measurable improvement in repair, renovation, and new build outcomes, associated changes in management techniques is also required.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Indoor Air Quality Road Map: A Smart Range Hood. ibush. Tue, 09/28/2021 - 14:27. A new market-ready smart range hood switches on and off automatically to improve indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and occupant health. Eric Werling. The range hood is perhaps the least recognized kitchen appliance, yet by ventilating contaminated air out of the house, it does more to protect the health of occupants than any other.

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PC Construction

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Engineering News-Record announced yesterday that the Atlanta Water Supply Program project, constructed by the joint venture partnership of PC Construction and H. J. Russell & Company, is one of only five projects in the U.S. The post Global Recognition for Atlanta’s Water Supply Program first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Pro Builder 2022 Forty Under 40 Nomination Form. ibush. Tue, 09/28/2021 - 11:01. Each year Pro Builder honors 40 rising stars of the home building industry with its Forty Under 40 Awards. Do you know a young, ambitious leader in the home building industry? If so, nominate him or her for Pro Builder ’s Forty Under 40 awards program ! Each year Pro Builder honors 40 rising stars of the home building industry.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Commodity Purchasing? There’s No Such Thing. ibush. Tue, 09/28/2021 - 15:21. Do you know all of the elements of the true total cost and total benefit for all of the products you put in your homes? Scott Sedam, Contributing Editor. As part of our five-day LeanWeek total immersion workshops, we have a builder team interview 20 to 25 of its suppliers and trade contractors in a structured process aimed at eliminating waste from product and process.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

A tight site, distinctive exterior and strict schedule required careful planning and execution on the Harwood District’s new Class AA office tower.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Record Prices Are Not Slowing New Home Sales. mbeirne. Tue, 09/28/2021 - 11:06. U.S. sales of new homes rose 1.5% during August compared with July to an annual rate of 740,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. . The median sales price of new houses sold in August was $390,900, matching July’s figure, which was a record high. The supply of new homes for sale increased between July and August, equating to a 6.1-month supply of homes.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The Garden House in Ecuador obscures the boundary between nature and the built space. The occupant must travel outside to access the washroom areas from the living spaces and the shower is located in a greenhouse and is nestled among its plant life. The design team says, ‘ T here are places where people do not know whether they are garden or house, or a house built by the garden.’.

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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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SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The Hottest Real Estate Markets Are …. mbeirne. Tue, 09/28/2021 - 10:54. The median listing price on this Realtor.com's list of hot markets is as low as $110,000 (Pottsville, Pa.) and as high as $449,000 (Billings, Mont.). The average median home list price in the 20 hottest markets, spread out across 17 states, was just $299,000 in August, according to Realtor.com compared with the national median price tag of $380,000.

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Learn Civil Engineering

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

No question at all, without the right commercial construction cost estimator software you cannot perfectly complete any project. Indeed, they are highly crucial to your construction projects. Well, with the right cost estimation, you can accurately complete the project. Hence to complete any project confidentially and usefully is a vital element. To provide the best […].

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Pro Builder 2022 Forty Under 40 Nomination Form. ibush. Tue, 09/28/2021 - 11:01. Each year Pro Builder honors 40 rising stars of the home building industry with its Forty Under 40 Awards. Do you know a young, ambitious leader in the home building industry? If so, nominate him or her for Pro Builder ’s Forty Under 40 awards program ! Each year Pro Builder honors 40 rising stars of the home building industry.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Ford and SK Innovation will invest $11.4B and create 11,000 jobs in TN and KY to produce electric vehicles and advanced lithium-ion batteries. Plus, $90M will go to Texas for training. The post Ford Makes Massive Electric Vehicle Investment In Tennessee, Kentucky appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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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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SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Does Less Bidding Competition Mean the Housing Market is Slowing? mbeirne. Tue, 09/28/2021 - 11:10. Redfin agents saw less bids facing competition during August. An earlier report from the National Association of Realtors found that bidding wars declined last month as more first-time home buyers stopped looking. Redfin is backing that observation for the broader buyers market, noting that 59.8% of offers submitted by its agents during August faced competition, the lowest level so far this year.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Miller Metal's $7 million investment in new Sussex County, DE facility will increase manufacturing capacity, bring employment opportunities. The post Miller Metal Fabrication To Grow Operations In Delaware appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

No Bubble in This Market. mbeirne. Tue, 09/28/2021 - 11:32. This market is rooted in much different (and far less dangerous) fundamentals. Yet another news story says home prices in nearly every major city have hit record highs, but this cycle is not raising concerns about a bubble since conditions are driven by a shortage of supply and high demand, not by subprime mortgages and the collapse of credit.

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Work Gearz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

CSA standards which is the Canadian standard for safety footwear, it states that CSA rated footwear will have sole protection and toe protection, but is nowhere mentioned that the toe protection means steel toe caps! That is, CSA rated footwear can have any safety toe cap viz., steel toe caps, composite toe caps and alloy toe caps. But of the footwear specifically has the code “1” on the inside of the boots, it means that the protective toe cap is a steel toe cap.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plan calls for a 12-ft-elevation storm surge wall to ring the Charleston Peninsula.

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Work Gearz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The more the weight on your feet, the less comfortable will be your hiking experience. That said, Timberland boots weigh nearly 3.5 lbs. for both the pairs while normal hiking boots will weigh somewhere less than 2 lbs. That makes a difference of almost 1.5 lbs. in weight, which is enough to create the discomfort while hiking in sloppy terrains. There is no doubt that Timberlands are one of the most stylish , durable and tough wearing boots, but when it comes to hiking, they might not be the bes

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plan calls for a 12-ft elevation storm surge wall to ring the Charleston Peninsula.

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Key areas of concern include workforce shortages, paperwork burdens, recordability of adverse reactions to the vaccine, and the cost of paid time off due to negative reactions.

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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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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Updates about construction professionals in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In our last post , we detailed President Biden’s Executive Order 14042 regarding vaccination requirements for government contractors. The order made clear that a new clause requiring vaccinations would be included in new contracts in the near future, but questions remained about which employees would ultimately be subject to the requirements. On September 24, 2021, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (Task Force) issued guidance that answered many of those questions.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Reports from key industry events across the Texas and Louisiana region.

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NH Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Many construction contracts and subcontracts provide for arbitration of disputes. Some of them give just one of the parties an option to require arbitration. Such unilateral arbitration clauses are viewed by some courts with disfavor. See DiMercurio v. Sphere Drake Insurance, PLC , 202 F.3d 71, 81 (1st Cir. 2000) (“We adhere to our view that one-sided agreements to arbitrate are not favored.”).

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Dodge offers data on projected 2021 construction starts in the Tulsa area.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

10 Teachable and Non-Teachable Skills Essential for Great Salespeople. ibush. Tue, 09/28/2021 - 12:15. Some sales skills are innate, while others must be learned. Here are 10 of the most important to look for in prospects and to coach for in your existing sales team. Dr. Christopher Croner. Are great salespeople born or made? It’s a question that confounds many sales managers desperate to hire and hone a winning team.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Painting and coatings subcontractor Cherry Coatings, ENR Texas & Louisiana's 2021 Specialty Contractor of the Year, shined during the pandemic, increasing revenue and adding employees.

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