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How to Choose Tiles for Construction of Pools?

The Constructor

Pool tiles are special tiles designed and manufactured to meet the durability, aesthetic, and maintenance requirements of wet outdoor environments. They not only improve the beauty of the pool but also affect its safety, durability, and maintenance requirements. The selection and laying of pool tiles are the two main activities involved in swimming pool construction. […].

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Improving Public Sector Facilities Life-cycle Management – Hard Questions MUST be asked and ANSWERED!

Job Order Contracting

Improving public sector facilities life-cycle management is critical to the economy, the environment, and to our safety. What changes are necessary for improvements in repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build policy and practices are required? Can currently available alternative methods provide measurable improvement? What are the barriers to change in policy, practices, tools, and services?

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Bridgestone Will Invest $550M In Tennessee Manufacturing Expansion

Business Facilities

To support growing demand in the commercial vehicle sector, Nashville-based Bridgestone will create 380 jobs at its truck and bus radial tire plant in Morrison, TN. Meanwhile, Ventcon grows in Madison County.

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Why Procore is Built for Specialty Contractors

Jobsite with Procore

Specialty contractors are at the front lines of delivering projects on time and on budget. However, they face unique challenges that frequently stand in the way of maximizing profits and productivity. Among them, the use of outdated and manual processes.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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Webinars & Construction Events in September 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

It’s that time of the year! Autodesk University 2022 is happening in-person, in none other than New Orleans. Make sure to get your tickets now and get ready for an AU full of construction industry trends, deep dives, keynotes, product education, and so much more. And of course, you’ll be able to network with the best and most innovative minds in the industry.

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Specialty Contractors in High Demand Amid Supply Constraints

ENR Construction

Steep inflation over the past few months has exacerbated what was already a volatile market for construction materials, further complicating specialty contractors’ efforts to successfully navigate a post-pandemic environment where many markets remain active, albeit with resources in short supply.

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A Breath of Fresh Air and a Room With a View—These Markets Have It All

Pro Builder

A Breath of Fresh Air and a Room With a View—These Markets Have It All. ldeakins. Thu, 08/25/2022 - 10:36. For buyers looking for healthy air quality and the very best views, these markets have the most to offer. Prospective buyers aren’t solely focused on selling points within the home, but according to The New York Times , they’re also seeking out properties with good views and healthy air quality.

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San Francisco OKs Revamped Settling Millennium Tower Fix

ENR Construction

The city issues a revised building permit for a perimeter pile upgrade scheme that reduces the number of piles from 52 to 18.

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Greenbuild 2022: A Quick Guide

Stok

We’re thrilled for Greenbuild , the world’s largest green building conference, to come to San Francisco this November 1-4! For the 20 th year running, Greenbuild will convene thought leaders and practitioners across the building industry to re-imagine what it means to build green, going beyond buildings to create greener communities, better workplaces, equitable programs, new sustainable solutions, and more.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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How to Tell a Compelling Story with Your Construction Photos

Jobsite with Procore

If your construction data storage is getting overrun with photos, you’re not alone. Nowadays, nearly everyone has a camera in their pocket. It’s no surprise there is a growing pile of construction images to manage. These tactics and strategies will improve your photo quality, documentation, and management. .

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Texas ‘Retainage’ vs. ‘Reserved Funds’: What’s the Difference & Why it Matters

Levelset

Retainage : It’s been a hot button topic in the construction industry for years. Given the slim profit margins on construction projects, retainage practices can be incredibly frustrating for contractors. However, it does provide some needed assurances and benefits to the project stakeholders. In Texas, there are technically two different types of “retainage,” one referred to as such, and the other referred to as “reserved funds.” The distinction between the two depe

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U.S. Pending Home Sales Fell Further in July, but Mortgage Rates Show Signs of Stabilizing

Pro Builder

U.S. Pending Home Sales Fell Further in July, but Mortgage Rates Show Signs of Stabilizing. ldeakins. Thu, 08/25/2022 - 10:29. Sales fell for the second month in a row in July, but experts say that home price appreciation could slow by the end of this year and into 2023. U.S. pending home sales fell 1% in July amid economic uncertainty and higher mortgage rates, but activity increased from June, when sales were down 8.6%, Realtor.com reports.

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18 Different Types of Cranes Used in Construction

Learn Civil Engineering

Different types of cranes are used in civil engineering construction projects. Cranes have an important significance in constructing the structure of the building. They are employed to raise and lower objects. Cranes are most often used in the lifting of heavy equipment in the construction area. Any work site that needs the lifting of materials […].

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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Soaring Prices, Waning Supply Hinder First-Time Minority Buyers

Pro Builder

Soaring Prices, Waning Supply Hinder First-Time Minority Buyers. ldeakins. Thu, 08/25/2022 - 10:49. Buying a home is becoming a near-impossible feat for a growing number of house hunters all across the U.S., but for young minority buyers, the path to homeownership is obstructed in more ways than one. Homebuyers across the U.S. are facing an unprecedented series of hurdles in one of the most challenging real estate markets seen in decades, and for buyers of color, those obstacles are even greater

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How and Why ENR Covered the Flint Trial

ENR Construction

As legal theater, the long trial of two engineering firms for their role in the Flint, Mich., water crisis ended with a thud.

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Estimate Your Way in STACK

Construction Business Owner

Estimate Your Way in STACK. With 4 different ways to estimate, you’ll love using STACK’s cloud-based software. mhodges. Thu, 08/25/2022 - 11:17. Estimating is the backbone of a construction project, and it’s essential to get it right to win bids. After calculating material quantities with your takeoff, estimating adds costs to all facets of the project, from materials and labor to overhead and markup.

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California Worker Dies In Fall At Upgrade of Palo Alto's Tallest Building

ENR Construction

California Division of Occupational Safety and Health officials are investigating the death.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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What to Look for When Shopping for Construction Estimating Software

Construction Business Owner

What to Look for When Shopping for Construction Estimating Software. Tips to help you choose the right estimating software. Greg Ragsdale. Thu, 08/25/2022 - 09:33. Estimating software has become a necessity for contractors looking for a faster solution for their estimating and bidding. Knowing where to start the search and what to look for is half the battle.

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Construction Economics for August 29, 2022

ENR Construction

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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San Francisco OKs Revamped Millennium Tower Settlement Fix

ENR Construction

The city issues a revised building permit for a perimeter pile upgrade scheme that reduces the number of piles from 52 to 18.

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Ford's Battery-Powered F-150 Lightning Pickup Brings the Thunder

ENR Construction

Raise the hood on the latest Ford pickup, and you’re bound to notice something is missing. Namely the internal combustion engine.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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California Worker Dies After Fall During Upgrade of Palo Alto's Tallest Building

ENR Construction

California Division of Occupational Safety and Health officials are investigating the death.

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Pulse: Project News for the Week of August 29, 2022

ENR Construction

Project news from Dodge Data & Analytics.

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