Construction Business Owner

JULY 27, 2022

Don’t Let Delays Derail Your Projects. Kathy Wells. Wed, 07/27/2022 - 10:36. Supply chain challenges are at levels not seen in decades. The latest issue of the Civil Quarterly reveals a steep increase in civil contractors whose projects have been impacted by the fluctuations in construction materials, from 43% in Q3 2020 to 94% In Q1 2022. There is no sign of this issue abating either, with 90% expecting cost increases in materials in the next six months.

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JULY 27, 2022

How today's leading contractors are benefitting from making the move to a hosted environment.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 27, 2022

Solving Cost Control With Proactive Spend Management. Kathy Wells. Wed, 07/27/2022 - 10:19. Construction owners, managers and supervisors at every level are familiar with two of the most important factors that affect profitability when operating a construction project: efficient cost control and knowing your cost versus budget in real time. Ask yourself: What percent of the cost going through your company do you feel you understand and have control over the spend?

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JULY 27, 2022

The challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has required the construction industry to turn to digital tools to successfully adapt to the pandemic and maintain productivity. This disruption has boosted construction's use of technology and adoption.

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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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Construction Business Owner

JULY 27, 2022

Leadership Styles & Outcomes. Kathy Wells. Wed, 07/27/2022 - 10:54. For more than a generation, countless studies conclusively link leadership behavior to engagement, and engagement to business outcomes. It stands to reason then that the greatest effect a leader can have on a team is through the leader’s behavioral agility. Even while the notion of leadership styles goes in and out of favor in business circles, one concept has remained constant — leadership style is highly situational.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 27, 2022

Are You Treating the Symptoms or the Condition? Kathy Wells. Wed, 07/27/2022 - 11:06. Everyone can recall a time when they had a good old-fashioned head cold, and they took some aspirin and cough syrup to alleviate the awful feelings. Shortly after, the fever subsided, and the endless hacking ceased. For a brief time. Four to five hours later, the symptoms returned, and the general feeling of malaise seemed to linger for days until the body finally shook the bug.

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Pro Builder

JULY 27, 2022

New Home Sales Slow as Inventory Begins Upward Climb. ldeakins. Wed, 07/27/2022 - 10:34. Home sales might be slowing, but new construction projects are maintaining a steady pace nationwide . New home sales in June were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 590,000, down 8.1% from the revised May rate of 642,000 and 17.4% below the June 2021 estimate of 714,000, according to the CalculatedRisk Newsletter.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 27, 2022

Trade Show Like a Pro. Kathy Wells. Wed, 07/27/2022 - 15:51. With summer 2022 in full swing and 2023 planning already on the horizon, you may be on the lookout for trade show opportunities to learn more about new products, companies, technologies and industry trends and insights that can benefit your business. But with the expansive offerings and experiences that trade shows have to offer, it’s common to feel overwhelmed and unsure about how to make the most of your time.

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Civiconcepts

JULY 27, 2022

Introduction To Light Switches Light Switches are essential electrical devices; we use switches all the time for controlling the lighting. Flip the switch for turning off the light and again … 25 Types of Light Switches | Light Switches Types With Pictures | Best Types Of Electrical Switches In The Home Read More ».

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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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JULY 27, 2022

Carbon steel and aluminum parts maker OMS will create 70 jobs in Fayette, while Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. will add 76 jobs In Birmingham.

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ENR Construction

JULY 27, 2022

During the week of the U.S. Dept. of Energy’s first-ever Carbon Negative Shot summit on July 20, daily temperatures in Arizona rose to well over three digits consecutively, weather in northeastern states sizzled above previous record highs, the U.K. had its hottest day on record (104.5°F), and a wildfire, sparked in central California, scorched acres of land and spurred evacuations near Yosemite National Park.

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 27, 2022

The United Association is known for its top-notch training, but it also has a successful ambassador program to help recruit women and people of color.

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ENR Construction

JULY 27, 2022

Midcontinent Independent System Operator, operating in 15 states, will bid 18 new transmission projects to connect 56 GW of clean power and add weather hardening.

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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 27, 2022

Human error reportedly accounts for 70% to 100% of workplace incidents. Among the biggest contributors to worker errors are stress, fatigue and poor organizational culture.

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ENR Construction

JULY 27, 2022

Researchers at Arizona State University have partnered with an Ireland-based startup to cultivate a new species of tree—one that is fabricated instead of grown.

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Jobsite with Procore

JULY 27, 2022

More often than not, the successful completion of a renewable energy project hinges on a productive workforce firing on all cylinders from groundbreaking to handover. How efficiently teams can work will have a direct impact on a project’s budget, schedule, and profit margins.

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ENR Construction

JULY 27, 2022

An investigation is underway into the apparent electrocution death of an employee of Rosendin Electric at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

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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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JULY 27, 2022

The U.S. Department of Defense’s (DOD) new “enhanced” debriefing rule is intended to provide bidders more transparency and increase the efficiency of the DOD’s bidding system. Effective March 18, the rule is mandatory for contracts and orders worth more than $100 million, while also impacting those worth between $10 million to $99 million to a lesser extent.

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ENR Construction

JULY 27, 2022

Out of nearly 100 projects entered into ENR California's annual Best Projects competition from across California and Hawaii, an independent panel of judges selected 28 Best Projects and 27 Awards of Merit across 18 categories.

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Pro Builder

JULY 27, 2022

Buying a Home Can Be an Emotional Decision, but These Tips Can Help With the Selection Process. ldeakins. Wed, 07/27/2022 - 10:24. A forever home is an emotional investment, but these tips from Housing Design Matters can help designers harness the power of buyers' emotions for smooth sales from start to finish. Making a home purchase can be an emotional decision.

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ENR Construction

JULY 27, 2022

The legislation now goes to the House of Representatives, where Speaker Pelosi claims there are sufficient votes to pass the bill. .

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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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Pro Builder

JULY 27, 2022

These Markets May Be off the Beaten Path, but They’re Growing in Popularity—Here’s Why. ldeakins. Wed, 07/27/2022 - 10:29. Americans are relocating to small Midwestern cities far from busy coastlines to find pockets of affordability. Americans battling rising inflation are seeking out affordability wherever they can find it, even if that means relocating far off the beaten path to a new town or metro area.

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ENR Construction

JULY 27, 2022

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.

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CivilJungle

JULY 27, 2022

What Is Architecture? The techniques and art of making the layout of buildings and constructing the building are architecture. Designing and decorating, selection of furnishings, having supervision for construction, and renovating or remodeling a building. Architecture is an art. Besides designing and constructing architecture deals with aesthetics.

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ENR Construction

JULY 27, 2022

Multi-family work remains strong, but construction spending is down overall as the industry looks to the second half of the year and beyond. .

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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!

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Pro Builder

JULY 27, 2022

Onyx Finish and Slim Shaker Doors Bring Glamour into the Spotlight. kcichowicz. Wed, 07/27/2022 - 11:01. “Wellborn Cabinet, Inc is embracing the modern style trend with this gorgeous Uptown Onyx kitchen. The Onyx finish on our new slim shaker door, Muriel, is the perfect contrast to the natural wood grains or white cabinetry allowing this kitchen to become an effortless stunner.”.

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ENR Construction

JULY 27, 2022

Bolstered by data center and health care work, Phoenix-based Cannon & Wendt Electric Co. Inc. saw its Southwest regional revenue climb 46% in 2021.

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Natural Building

JULY 27, 2022

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