Fri.Apr 02, 2021

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Sprinkler Irrigation System – Its Working, Types, Advantages & Disadvantages

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What is Sprinkler Irrigation System The sprinkler water system is a technique for applying water system water like regular precipitation (in the form of drops). Water is conveyed through an arrangement of lines, typically by pumping. It is then showered into the air through sprinklers, so it separates into tiny water drops which fall on […].

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Caterpillar 815 Soil Compactor

Construction Equipment

The Cat 815 soil compactor features technology upgrades to help increase productivity and efficiency, so more area is compacted in less time on large earthworks projects, the company says. New machine designs and revised service groupings combine to cut maintenance costs up to 9 percent.

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Porch Perfect: Design Tips for the Coveted Outdoor Space

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Porch Perfect: Design Tips for the Coveted Outdoor Space. cbroderick. Fri, 04/02/2021 - 09:27. Porches are big selling points in today’s market as more Americans desire outdoor living spaces. Design firm Housing Design Matters has some pointers for builders to design and construct the perfect porches for today’s buyer. When it comes to sizes for front porches, an 8-foot deep porch can comfortably sit four while promoting socialization, but a 6-foot depth should be the minimum, suggests Housing D

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JLG 450AJ HC3 Articulating Boom Lift

Construction Equipment

JLG 450AJ HC3 boom lift has been added the Hi-Capacity line. The JLG 450AJ HC3 articulating boom lift has a 45-foot platform height and 25 feet of horizontal outreach.

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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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Buyers of All Ages Prefer New Homes

Pro Builder

Buyers of All Ages Prefer New Homes. cbroderick. Fri, 04/02/2021 - 09:08. In an ideal world, 60% of homebuyers would purchase a new home, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ What Home Buyers Really Want, 2021 survey. NAHB conducted the survey during summer 2020 and questioned 3,247 recent and prospective buyers. Compared to past surveys, this year’s shows a clear shift in preferences, says NAHB.

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What Is Standard Size of Brick In India?

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Bricks are one of the most utilized and essential building construction materials. The standard size of brick is used to construct a masonry wall that is relatively durable and strong … What Is Standard Size of Brick In India? Read More ».

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Const. Spending Slips In Feb.

Construction Equipment

Construction spending slumped in February as severe weather hammered the industry and a decline in new projects squeezed nonresidential contractors experiencing rising costs and delivery times, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.

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The Ugly Truth About Doing Your Construction Company Payroll

Contractor Bookkeeping

Still Doing Your Payroll? At face value, it seems like a great idea. If you're a small construction business owner with just a few employees, you probably think hiring a payroll specialist is an expense that you can avoid. You feel that you can handle it yourself. You have the best intentions to keep your staff paid and on time. What could go wrong, right?

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Housing Costs are the Top Financial Concern for Older Millennials

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Housing Costs are the Top Financial Concern for Older Millennials. cbroderick. Fri, 04/02/2021 - 09:19. The oldest Millennials are turning 40 this year and affordable housing remains a top concern for many in this generation. Rising housing costs, a scarce supply, lack of new construction, increased debt, and stalled wage growth are just some of the burdens this age bracket faces.

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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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AEMP Elects 2021-2022 Board of Directors

Construction Equipment

AEMP has elected its 2021-2022 Board of Directors officers and members. Each year, AEMP members elect industry experts from various fleet-intensive organizations to govern the Association.

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250-unit rental building opens in Brooklyn

BD+C

The Lois, an eight-story, 250-unit residential building, has opened on the border of Prospect-Lefferts Gardens and East Flatbush in Brooklyn. The building features a mix of middle-income and market rate residences from studios to three bedrooms as well as 6,000 sf of ground floor retail.

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RC Structures Fined in Trench Deaths

Construction Equipment

RC Structures will pay $135,612 in penalties stemming from the collapse of an approximately 30-foot deep trench in Oyster Bay that led to the deaths of two workers, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

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Intl. Code Council’s new development system could be a brake on building decarbonization

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The International Code Council (ICC) stripped the rights of local governments to vote on provisions of new versions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

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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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Hobbit-like Home in Vermont

Natural Building

The ‘The Hill’ in Middleton Springs, Vermont is fantasy architecture on 12 lovely green acres. This unique 1100 sq. ft. home was a design/build project completed in 2018. This earth-sheltered, Hobbit-like home is filled with antiques and special touches that will transport you away. It combines old-world charm with modern conveniences. The cottage has a great view of the valley from the walk-on roof.

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Climbing Mortgage Rates Add $33,000 to Average Loan

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Climbing Mortgage Rates Add $33,000 to Average Loan. cbroderick. Fri, 04/02/2021 - 09:35. The recent rise in mortgage rates are adding more stress to buyers who are struggling with high home prices. For the week ending April 1, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.18%, up one basis point from the previous week. This marks the seventh consecutive week mortgage rates have climbed, now reaching the highest level since June 2020.

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12 Types of Construction Equipment and How They’re Used

Civil Lead

Modern Construction Equipment When talking about modern construction equipment, the first things that come to mind are backhoes or excavators. Read more.

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Housing Economists Weigh in on Biden’s Housing Plan

Pro Builder

Housing Economists Weigh in on Biden’s Housing Plan. cbroderick. Fri, 04/02/2021 - 09:15. President Biden’s recently unveiled $2 trillion infrastructure plan will set aside $213 billion for affordable housing. Realtor.com chief economist says it’s an ambitious plan, noting that this is both good and bad. Good due to the shortage of lower-priced rentals and affordable homes, but bad because economists predict it will be difficult to pass.

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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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Construction Jobs Jump by 110,000 in March

ENR Construction

All construction sectors gain, but economists see material price spikes and other risk factors ahead.

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Rogue RVT Links in your Project

Revit OpEd

If you've found rogue RVT links in your model it might be Transfer Project Standards (TPS) and View Templates to blame. When you need a View Template from that other project you're working on you run the risk of adding RVT links to the project's database. You'll find them listed in the Manage Links dialog but if you try to reload them Revit will tell you there aren't any instances placed.

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Nonresidential construction spending down 1.3% in February, says ABC

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What Is Isolated Foundation | Types of Isolated Foundations | Shape of Isolated Foundations | Design of Isolated Foundation | Advantage & Disadvantageof Isolated Foundation

CivilJungle

What Is Isolated Foundation? Isolated foundations are structural components often used to distribute and deliver loads of individual columns to the soil and without exhausting its bearing capacity , in addition to avoiding undue settling and as well as ensuring sufficient protection against both slipping and trying to overturn. These are often used in the presence of light column loads , where columns are never closely spaced, even in the case of strong homogeneous soil.

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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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Editorial: How to Pass a True Infrastructure Bill

ENR Construction

A substantial part of the Biden infrastructure plan would direct money elsewhere.

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What Is Isolated Foundation | Types of Isolated Foundations | Shape of Isolated Foundations | Design of Isolated Foundation | Advantage & Disadvantageof Isolated Foundation

CivilJungle

What Is Isolated Foundation? Isolated foundations are structural components often used to distribute and deliver loads of individual columns to the soil and without exhausting its bearing capacity , in addition to avoiding undue settling and as well as ensuring sufficient protection against both slipping and trying to overturn. These are often used in the presence of light column loads , where columns are never closely spaced, even in the case of strong homogeneous soil.

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How to Pass a True Infrastructure Bill

ENR Construction

A substantial part of the Biden infrastructure plan would direct money elsewhere.