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What are the Risks of Pouring Concrete at a Wrong Temperature?

The Constructor

Placing concrete at the correct temperature is critical for its durability and ultimate strength. This is because temperatures above the normal concrete curing range (32 °C) will not only reduce the workability of concrete but also cause a significant reduction in its ultimate strength. Similarly, low ambient temperatures, below 5 °C, slow the hydration process […].

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Sustainable Manufacturers Invest $24.5M In South Carolina Growth

Business Facilities

Greif will invest $13 million over the next five years to expand in Greenville County; Aerofoam USA is establishing a $11.5 million operation in Abbeville County. .

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3D Printing in Construction: Growth, Benefits, and Challenges

Autodesk Construction Cloud

3D printing offers big promises for construction. Will the innovation live up to the hype? 3D printing has been a big buzz term over the past decade–and for good reason. Though initially developed for product prototyping purposes, 3D printing technology has advanced to the point where it has emerged as a key player in a variety of industries. While clearly, 3D printing technology has proven beneficial in the medical, aerospace, and tool-making arenas since its inception, there’s one other

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Business Facilities’ 18th Annual Rankings Report: State Rankings

Business Facilities

As the economic landscape evolves with sea change-level shifts, discover the leading locations in Business Facilities’ 18th Annual Rankings Report.

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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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Numbers of Buyers Actively Looking for a Home Are Increasing

Pro Builder

Numbers of Buyers Actively Looking for a Home Are Increasing. ecatalano. Thu, 08/04/2022 - 11:42. As some homebuyers leave the market, those remaining become active buyers. The share of prospective homebuyers actively engaged in buying a home rose to 49% in the second quarter of 2022, after a decline in the second half of 2021 and the first quarter of 2022.

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Colorado DOT Sues Flatiron-AECOM Over Late $204M Highway Job

ENR Construction

Transportation agency says joint venture still has not completed the C-470 project, which had an original deadline in 2019. .

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The Average Homebuyer’s Income Has Increased Considerably in “Pandemic Boomtowns”

Pro Builder

The Average Homebuyer’s Income Has Increased Considerably in “Pandemic Boomtowns”. ecatalano. Thu, 08/04/2022 - 11:45. Remote workers moving to Boise, for example, have raised the average annual income of homebuyers by 24%, to $98,000. According to Redfin, Boise has seen the largest increase of homebuyer income among the 100 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas.

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KHS&S Named ENR Southeast 2022 Specialty Contractor of the Year

ENR Construction

A year of growth, driven by a focus on relationships, has propelled KHS&S to ENR Southeast's 2022 Specialty Contractor of the Year recognition. .

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Will Fannie & Freddie’s Conforming Loan Limit Increase in 2023? If So, By How Much?

Pro Builder

Will Fannie & Freddie’s Conforming Loan Limit Increase in 2023? If So, By How Much? ecatalano. Thu, 08/04/2022 - 11:48. Economists are watching sales and prices for what the new limits may be. House prices have increased again over the past year, and economists are calculating how much the Fannie & Freddie conforming loan limits (CLL) might increase in 2023 and also how much the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured loan limits will go up.

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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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A Tour of SunRay Kelly’s Forest House

Natural Building

I have been a long time admirer of SunRay Kelley’s aesthetic and craftsmanship, and this house is a perfect example. Suzanne takes us on a tour of her Forest House on Orcas Island in Washington. This magical cabin with a spectacular ocean view was designed and built by SunRay Kelley. Suzanne fell in love with the house, bought it, and lived in it for 8 years.

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A Cash Flow Guide for Architects

Levelset

Running an architectural firm is a bit different than other companies in the construction industry. You’re providing a service to your customers, but your contracts are often lump-sum , and billings are often determined by the percentage of completion. However, like any other business, you need to maintain positive cash flow or you may find yourself unable to pay your workers and other expenses.

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What Color Helps You Fall Asleep | Best Bedroom Colors for Sleep 2022

CivilJungle

What Color Helps You Fall Asleep? You may apply soft pillows, a glossy blanket, a solid cushion, and slow music still, and you cannot sleep too soon. There are some purposes after your sleep hour in your time, but the nearby color development even acts as a necessary part of your immediate sleep. After learning this truth, you must now examine what color helps you sleep suitable, so obviously, you will get whole knowledge about this topic.

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ABC Analysis: Monthly Industry Job Openings Declined in June, but Up From Last Year

ENR Construction

Higher borrowing costs, increasing market pessimism and growing recession risks are combining to slow industry hiring, says ABC economist.

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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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Downturn Revisited: Why Efficiency Wins Every Time

Pro Builder

Downturn Revisited: Why Efficiency Wins Every Time. ibush. Thu, 08/04/2022 - 08:00. Pundits may not agree on the severity of the coming downturn, but one thing’s certain: these 10 essential tactics will boost your business' efficiency, productivity, and profit. Scott Sedam, Contributing Editor. Three years ago, in July 2019, Pro Builder published my column, “ The Next Housing Downturn—Is It Too Late to Get Ready?

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Colorado DOT Sues Flatiron-AECOM JV Over Late $204M Highway Project

ENR Construction

CDOT says the joint venture still has not completed the C-470 project, which had an original deadline in 2019.

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Falling Lumber Prices Reflect a Return to Normal for the Housing Market

Pro Builder

Falling Lumber Prices Reflect a Return to Normal for the Housing Market. ecatalano. Thu, 08/04/2022 - 11:21. Lumber prices benefited from the booming housing demand during the pandemic, but as demand slows, prices follow. According to BusinessInsider.com, lumber prices hit a new low this week of $495 per thousand feet board. Prices had increased during the pandemic as demand for homes was high and saw mills had difficulty fulfilling orders.

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Construction Is Underway on $1B Portal Bridge in NJ

ENR Construction

Prep work has begun as state and federal officials conduct the groundbreaking ceremony.

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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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How Many New Homes Will it Take to Fix the Housing Shortage?

Pro Builder

How Many New Homes Will it Take to Fix the Housing Shortage? ecatalano. Thu, 08/04/2022 - 11:51. The U.S. is facing a housing shortage, so why aren’t more homes being built? According to Freddie Mac, in 2020, the country was short 3.8 million homes. Bloomberg reports that less than 5% of the country is built up, due to restrictions such as those that put caps on building heights, require that homes sit on a minimum of two acres of land, and impose green spaces around new construction areas.

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ENR New England Announces Best Projects Winners

ENR Construction

The ENR New England Best Project judges awarded 18 projects this year in the main categories. .

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Construction Underway on $1B Portal Bridge in NJ

ENR Construction

Prep work is already underway as state and federal officials conduct the groundbreaking ceremony.

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Navigating e-Bidding with Fresno County

ENR Construction

In this video case study, representatives from Fresno County will discuss key issues they encountered with paper-based bidding such as errors in math calculations leading to discarded bids, manual bid tabulations, and more.

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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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KHS&S Named ENR Southeast's 2022 Specialty Contractor of the Year

ENR Construction

A year of growth, driven by a focus on relationships, has propelled KHS&S to ENR Southeast's 2022 Specialty Contractor of the Year recognition. .

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Exploring GIS Data Visualization with the City of Muscatine + Esri

ENR Construction

Explore ways to leverage GIS data for increased transparency and collaboration in this video case study with the City of Muscatine.

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Examining Pre-Award Analysis: To Award or Not To Award?

ENR Construction

ow can your agency evaluate your bids to determine if you’re getting fair value? Pre-award analysis is a key part of the process.

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The Structure of BIM: Understanding the Importance of IFC Standards

ENR Construction

What exactly are Industry Foundation Classes (IFC), why do they matter, and what do they mean for our industry? Let’s dig in.

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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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Prosecutor Charges Small NJ Contractor Over 2017 Fatal Collapse

ENR Construction

Bin blocks crashed down after employer allegedly failed to consult his engineer.

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Prosecutor Charges Small NJ Contractor Over 2017 Fatal Collapse

ENR Construction

Bin blocks crashed down after employer allegedly failed to consult his engineer.

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