Construction Business Owner
APRIL 7, 2021
January 2021 Construction Industry Stats. Alex Headley. Wed, 04/07/2021 - 09:54. The Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics each month from several sources, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau, to give you a better understanding of the current state of affairs for the construction industry.
The Constructor
APRIL 7, 2021
The construction industry has been generating a great amount of data that comes from completed construction projects, designs, machinery, supply.
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BD+C
APRIL 7, 2021
Thyssenkrupp Elevator Americas is currently in the process of building a new headquarters in Atlanta near The Battery and Truist Park. . The project includes a 150,000-sf corporate headquarters building, an 80,000-sf business services and administrative center, and the Innovation and Qualification Center (IQC), a 420-foot elevator tower, which will be the tallest elevator test tower in the Western Hemisphere. . . .
Pro Builder
APRIL 7, 2021
Is it Better to Invest in Stocks or Housing? Americans Say Housing. cbroderick. Wed, 04/07/2021 - 09:01. A new study from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found 90% of Americans prefer owning their primary residence than investing in the stock market. More than half of respondents would also choose becoming a landlord than purchasing stocks, reports MarketWatch.
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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.
BD+C
APRIL 7, 2021
In the not-too-distant past, it was common to view materials through a “cradle to grave” lens. Raw materials would be harvested and turned into products, which would then serve a purpose. These products would eventually break, wear out, or go out of style, at which point they would be discarded and never thought of again. The flow of materials was linear, with a starting point and an ending point.
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Construction Equipment
APRIL 7, 2021
General Motors says it will produce an electric Silverado pickup truck, fielding a competitor to Ford’s electric F-150. According to published reports, the truck will have a range of more than 400 miles.
Pro Builder
APRIL 7, 2021
Younger Adults More Likely to Move in Next Few Years. cbroderick. Wed, 04/07/2021 - 09:15. Zillow’s Group Population Science first quarterly survey asked homeowners about whether they are planning to move in the next few years, reasonings, and the influence of the pandemic on their moving plans. Top highlights include 14% of respondents saying they plan to move within the next three years, more younger homeowners are considering moving soon, and homeowners are highly confident in selling their h
Construction Equipment
APRIL 7, 2021
Toshiaki Ujiie has been named Tadano's new president, CEO, and representative director. Accompanying the transition in leadership, Tadano announced several operational moves in pursuit of its long-term strategic goals.
ENR Construction
APRIL 7, 2021
Crews pushed three massive precast concrete boxes into place with hydraulic jacks underneath an active highway in Brevard County, Fla., during the week of March 29 as part of the $4-billion Brightline high-speed rail program that will extend the line to Orlando from Miami and West Palm Beach.
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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.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 7, 2021
Caterpillar PM620, PM622, PM820, PM822, and PM825 half-lane milling machine updates include expanded LED lighting, integrated Cat Grade with Grade and Slope system, and improved serviceability. The 2021 updates are the third update to these models since they were first introduced in 2016.
ENR Construction
APRIL 7, 2021
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.
BD+C
APRIL 7, 2021
508 Pershing at Oakwood Shores, a 53-unit mixed-used, mixed-income rental community in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, has announced the start of construction.
ENR Construction
APRIL 7, 2021
After a long year, makers of air filtration and treatment systems see real progress in combating the spread of COVID-19.
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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?
Construction Equipment
APRIL 7, 2021
Takeuchi hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house at its new 37,000-square-foot Training Center in Georgia on Thursday, March 25.
Pro Builder
APRIL 7, 2021
Mortgage Rates Reach 10-Month High. cbroderick. Wed, 04/07/2021 - 09:11. Mortgage rates creeped up last week, resulting in less demand for mortgages and refinancing. Overall mortgage application volume dropped 5.1% from the previous week, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. Mortgage rates went from 3.33% to 3.36% for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances of $548,250 or less, according to CNBC.
PC Construction
APRIL 7, 2021
PC is now underway with the construction of Edgebrook Residences, one of the latest housing properties for SMC Management Corporation. The new 319,000-square-foot residential facility is situated on a 26-acre site along the Merrimack River. The post Construction of Edgebrook Residences Underway first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.
ENR Construction
APRIL 7, 2021
Jeweler's tri-level addition with double-height and column-free spaces wrapped in two different glass facades will replace an office extension built in 1980.
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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.
CivilJungle
APRIL 7, 2021
What Is Vacuum Concrete? Vacuum concrete is that type of concrete where the extra water is removed for increasing the strength of concrete. A small part of concreting part is constructing by vacuum concrete of slab and walls; then, we need to maintain the water-cement ratio 0.5-0.65. If we remove the excess water and air from the vacuum concrete at the time of constructing, then we get a better strength.
ENR Construction
APRIL 7, 2021
The Louisiana Dept. of Transportation and Development (DOTD) was already conducting a pilot project with HeadLight—a photo- and cloud-based construction inspection system—when 2020 came along with the COVID-19 pandemic and five hurricanes.
CK Power
APRIL 7, 2021
What does your ideal generator look like? Now let’s do more than picture it. Engineering Manager Matt Rost describes how customers work directly with CK Power experts to tailor the perfect power solutions for their operations. . Units that must withstand hurricane-force winds face far different challenges than those powering a mobile hospital. Telecom, agriculture, construction, disaster relief — every industry has unique needs that require custom solutions, all in the lightest, quietest, most p
Pro Builder
APRIL 7, 2021
Hedging Your Bets Against a Downturn … Now? ibush. Wed, 04/07/2021 - 06:10. In a sales market like the one we’ve experienced since mid-2020, it may seem odd to suggest you seek out and establish new revenue sources and profit centers … that is, unless you think the current conditions will go on forever. . Not to be a buzzkill, but having witnessed boom-and-bust cycles of varying degrees since the late 1980s, trust me, they won’t.
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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!
Work Gearz
APRIL 7, 2021
When it comes to buying Ariat boots we often have heard the people and company recommending to buy a half or one size smaller than the actual size of boots. How true is this? Ariat, in reality, tends to run a bit larger in comparison to boots of other brands. While purchasing Ariat boots, a good rule of thumb to be followed is to go for a half-size smaller than the actual size of your boot.
Pro Builder
APRIL 7, 2021
How Biden’s Proposed Infrastructure Plan Would Boost Wellness in Homes. cbroderick. Wed, 04/07/2021 - 09:20. President Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan would enhance the wellness for thousands of homes across the country, advancing the availability of safe and healthy homes, says Forbes. Affordable housing would be given the chance to offer quality indoor air and water, plumbing, HVAC, and more, says Bob Simpson of the Center for Active Design.
ENR Construction
APRIL 7, 2021
Airfield pavement project is believed to be the largest aggregate application of its kind in North America.
Pro Builder
APRIL 7, 2021
Construction Hiring Rates Increased in February. cbroderick. Wed, 04/07/2021 - 09:25. Construction job openings dropped in February as hiring advanced, a positive change as hiring skilled labor remains a top concern for the construction industry. Total job openings in construction dropped to 266,000 in February, according to data from the BLS Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.
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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!
BD+C
APRIL 7, 2021
Bureaucratic ineptitude ruined the U.K.’s disastrous home retrofit program, and the U.S. could draw valuable lessons from the debacle.
ENR Construction
APRIL 7, 2021
ENR editors voted Los Angeles-based DLR Group as the region's Design Firm of the Year.
Revit OpEd
APRIL 7, 2021
A team was trying to override the appearance of the DWG layers after linking the file to their Revit project. Usually the reason for this not working is elements are not assigned to color or line pattern BYLAYER in the DWG. In this case it wasn't working because the DWG was not within View Range's Primary Range, it was in the View Depth zone. Projection and Cut linestyles work inside the Primary Range and the linestyle is used for elements within View Depth.
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