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When the Unthinkable Happens: Contractor Shares Lessons Learned from a Ransomware Attack

Viewpoint Construction Technology

5 Questions with E.R. Snell’s Justin Snell on how his company addressed a data security breach and why it modernized to protect the business.

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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Breaks Ground On Wisconsin Facility 

Business Facilities

Arrowhead will receive up to $16M in tax increment financing from the city of Verona, and up to $2.5M in tax credits from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).

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Builders Report Slower Demand and Drop in Investor Activity in April

Pro Builder

Builders Report Slower Demand and Drop in Investor Activity in April. ldeakins. Tue, 05/10/2022 - 10:32. Rising mortgage rates are finally leaving a mark on the home building sector, where demand from buyers is winding down. Builders across the country reported a drop in demand for new construction in April, a possible consequence of interest rate hikes creating an unaffordable landscape for prospective buyers.

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Procedure of Rock Salt Finish Concrete Surface

Learn Civil Engineering

Salt finish concrete Salt finish concrete: It is a surface finishing concrete work in which the surface of the concrete surface is embedded with salt crystals. The salt crystals are embedded into the surface using a roller or afloat. The salt crystals embedded in the concrete are washed out with a stream of water after […].

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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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DC BLOX Will Invest $31.5M To Expand In South Carolina

Business Facilities

In Horry County, DC BLOX, Inc.'s new specialized data center, known as a Cable Landing Station (CLS), will serve as the landing point for subsea optical communication cables.

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Business Facilities Introduces LiveXchange Emerging Industries

Business Facilities

Business Facilities is expanding its Business Facilities LiveXchange franchise with the introduction of LiveXchange Emerging Industries.

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Hines, MKA, Walsh Use Embodied Carbon Guide on Salesforce Tower Chicago

ENR Construction

The team behind Salesforce Tower Chicago delivered an overall 19% reduction in embodied carbon dellivering Chicago's newest office tower.

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How to Make Cowboy Boots Tighter Around the Calf? 

Work Gearz

Cowboy boots are an iconic form of riding footwear that has traditionally been worn by cowboys since many, many years. But apparently, cowboy boots appear to fit differently than your average pair of sneakers or boots. Your boots should fit properly but should also be comfortable.  And cowboy boots also have a tendency to run a little large, so don’t be shocked if your boot size is smaller than your shoe size.

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Regions' Designers Get Closer to Pre-Pandemic Revenue

ENR Construction

Life science and health care projects grow across NY, NJ and New England, according to firm executives.

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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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Common Insulation Products

Natural Building

There are various types of insulation products, depending on where you want to position them – roof, walls, floor. Most are available as rolls or boards, which are fitted between wall studs and roof joists. Mineral wool (aka Rockwool). Available in slabs, stone wool is easy to lay vertically or horizontally. It’s denser than fiberglass, has good thermal and acoustic qualities and is non-combustible.

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ENR Midwest Welcomes New Editor

ENR Construction

ENR Midwest welcomes new editor Annemarie Mannion, Jeff Yoders says goodbye to Midwest readers after promotion.

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Regional Housing Markets Are Mirroring Bubble Conditions of 2007

Pro Builder

Regional Housing Markets Are Mirroring Bubble Conditions of 2007. ldeakins. Tue, 05/10/2022 - 10:23. Overpriced housing markets are looking a lot like they did during the U.S. housing bubble over a decade ago, but some market experts still aren’t worried. The housing market is forging its way through a historic boom with record high home prices exceeding even some of the biggest gains that preceded the financial crisis of 2008.

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Can You Wear Waterproof Uggs in the Snow?

Work Gearz

Uggs is a trademarked brand name most commonly used for referring to a form of sheepskin boot with  wool  inner bordering. The style of Ugg boots, which features a broad, indeterminate representation that cushions the feet, has been admired in China and the Arctic, principally amongst sheepskin shearers who have approach to the boot’s conventional medium.

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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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Home Prices Are Still Rising, But Buyers Aren’t Slowing

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Home Prices Are Still Rising, But Buyers Aren’t Slowing. ldeakins. Tue, 05/10/2022 - 10:26. Rising mortgage rates may not be the be-all and end-all of home purchases for woeful buyers. Instead, they might actually offer a window of opportunity for some. Median home prices rose to a new all-time high of $425,000 in April, an increase of 14.2% year-over-year, but despite waning affordability coupled with low existing supply, homes are still selling faster than ever, Realtor.com reports.

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Major Modernization Set for Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam in South America

ENR Construction

GE has been awarded a major modernization project for the Itapu dam in South America, second-largest hydroelectric dam in the world.

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The States With the Highest Construction Wages

Pro Builder

The States With the Highest Construction Wages. ldeakins. Tue, 05/10/2022 - 10:29. Average hourly earnings (AHE) are reaching new highs for skilled laborers in some states. Here are the locations where workers are benefiting the most…. Construction wages are on the rise across the U.S., and in some states, trade salaries are even outpacing and exceeding typical earnings in other industries.

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Pepper, Jahn steel up Military Archives Project

ENR Construction

The last civic project by architect Helmut Jahn rises like a landing craft in a 288-acre Wisconsin field.

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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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TNAR Spotlight: JELD-WEN elevates design with energy efficient solutions

Pro Builder

TNAR Spotlight: JELD-WEN elevates design with energy efficient solutions. kcichowicz. Tue, 05/10/2022 - 13:17. The Orlando New American Remodel home combines mid-century design and modern efficiency with innovative JELD-WEN windows, doors, and LaCantina wall systems. Windows + Doors. sponsored.

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Kiewit, Skanska Among Firms Vying for $250M Washington State DOT Project

ENR Construction

Seven design-build teams responded to a Washington Dept. of Transportation RFQ.

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Jeld-Wen 2022

Pro Builder

Jeld-Wen 2022. kcichowicz. Tue, 05/10/2022 - 14:00.

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May 2022 City Scoop: Tech and Science Growing in Wisconsin

ENR Construction

Dodge data on projected 2022 construction starts in the Milwaukee and Greater Wisconsin Markets.

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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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Do Hunter Rain Boots Stretch Out?

Work Gearz

As you know wearing hunter rain boots is of great significance in protecting you from the rain, muddy grounds and trenches as it was created to be water-resistant. One of the main advantages of hunter rain boots is that they can be stretched out and can be worn without affecting your working pace. In this article you’ll get to know more about the stretching ability of hunter rain boots which will help you to choose the better one in perfect size and for use.

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Burns & McDonnell Adapts to Thrive

ENR Construction

An all-of-the-above energy delivery capability powers Burns & McDonnell to a record year.

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Revised U.S. Light Bulb Standards Seek to Reduce Utility Bills and Cut Emissions

Pro Builder

Revised U.S. Light Bulb Standards Seek to Reduce Utility Bills and Cut Emissions. ldeakins. Tue, 05/10/2022 - 10:36. Recently announced lighting standards will limit the production and distribution of costly and inefficient bulbs. The Biden administration recently announced new light bulb efficiency standards that will phase out incandescent or halogen incandescent bulbs in favor of LEDs, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) reports.

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Midwest People: May 2022

ENR Construction

People, New Hires, Promotions and Awards for construction professionals in the Midwest region.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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Save Big with OX-IS: Time, Labor, Costs

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Save Big with OX-IS: Time, Labor, Costs. kcichowicz. Tue, 05/10/2022 - 12:39. Builders across the U.S. are using OX-IS structural insulation to save big on the jobsite: Accelerated timelines. Reduced labor requirements. More cost-effective than OSB. The 4-in-1 product combines structural sheathing, continuous insulation, an air barrier, and a water-resistive barrier.

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May 2022 City Scoop: Cleveland

ENR Construction

Dodge data on projected 2022 construction starts in the Cleveland/Northern Ohio Region.

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ENR California Previews 2022 Top Design Firm Ranking

ENR Construction

In the June 13 print issue, ENR California will include its annual Top Design Firms ranking by both total regional revenue and by sector, featuring architecture and engineering firms from across California and Hawaii.