Wed.Dec 16, 2020

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Two Ways to a Faster Insulated Remodel

Pro Builder

Two Ways to a Faster Insulated Remodel. kcichowicz. Wed, 12/16/2020 - 13:29. How insulated sheathing helped New York builder and remodeler Jeremy Kassel bring old homes up to modern standards. Huber Engineered Woods. Many older homes don't have exterior insulation, and adding continuous exterior insulation helps prevent thermal bridging where cavity insulation can't — at the studs.

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Your Guide to Truck Trailer Ratings

Construction Business Owner

Your Guide to Truck Trailer Ratings. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 12/16/2020 - 16:40. What your construction fleet managers need to know and understand about towing and truck trailer ratings.

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Stop Leaving Cash on the Table: Reducing Construction Profit Fade

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In our most recent Take 15 webinar, we will reveal how modern software can help reduce profit fade.

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8 Advanced Non-Destructive Testing Methods You Should Know About

The Constructor

It is important for nations to preserve historical monuments and conduct necessary repair and strengthening practices for their survival for the.

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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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ZMI Introduces Drone Capable of Lifting 1,000 Pounds

Construction Equipment

ZM Interactive (ZMI) announced the newest additions to its line of xFold drones, the xFold Dragon, capable of lifting up to 1,000 pounds, and the Dragon Hybrid, with a flight time of 1.5 hours on battery and more than eight hours with a hybrid system.

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Study Links Unrestricted Const. to Covid Cases

Construction Equipment

Allowing construction to continue without restrictions during the pandemic appears to have increased transmission of the disease in both the industry, and the surrounding community, according to a study led by researchers from the University of Texas.

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Living Off-Grid on a Mountain Top

Natural Building

This man built a beautiful off-grid cabin with the help of friends for $65,000 CAD including the cost of the land. There was no road access to his lot so he had to bring in all of the building materials using a 4-wheeler with a small trailer, and then load them on a material elevator to bring them up a cliff to where he wanted to build his home. The cabin can collect and store 3,000 litres of rainwater from the roof.

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Construction Recovers Lost Jobs in Q3

Construction Equipment

The Marcum Commercial Construction Index for the third quarter of 2020 reports that the industry continues to recover jobs lost from the recession caused by Covid-19. Construction employment has rebounded since declining in March and April, and the industry’s unemployment rate stands at 6.

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Resources available to address Legionella threat

BD+C

Scientists and health professionals are warning building owners to heed the risk of Legionella prior to reopening buildings after COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns. The risk of this deadly disease is elevated after extended shutdowns because stagnant water in HVAC systems can be a breeding ground for the Legionella bacteria. NSF Health Sciences and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) are hosting a virtual special session of the annual Legionella Conference on March 9-10, 2021.

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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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Construction Outnumbers Healthcare Workers, First Responders for Highest COVID-19 Cases

Pro Builder

Construction Outnumbers Healthcare Workers, First Responders for Highest COVID-19 Cases. cbroderick. Wed, 12/16/2020 - 09:42. Out of healthcare workers, first responders, and grocery store employees, construction workers have the highest positivity rates for asymptomatic cases, according to a new study. The study, administered by testing firm Curative, paired positive COVID-19 test results with a questionnaire asking about occupation, reports Construction Dive.

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What developers and property owners really want from AEC firms

BD+C

Calling all real estate developers, building owners, and facilities directors, on behalf of my fellow editors at Building Design+Construction , I’d like to invite you – or the appropriate member of your organization – to participate in a short but valuable survey: “What Building Owners + Developers Want from Their Design and Construction Project Teams.”.

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COVID-19: The Road To Recovery

Business Facilities

Economic development organizations and government officials have joined forces with local businesses to keep creating inspiring and innovative ways to meet the most urgent needs of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are their stories. - Read: COVID-19: The Road To Recovery at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Equipment Investment to Rebound: ELFF

Construction Equipment

Annual growth in equipment and software investment will outpace overall GDP growth in 2021, according to a report from Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. Its 2021 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook calls for investment to grow by 7.

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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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Making the Holidays Special for Children in Maine

PC Construction

Four months ago, a very enthusiastic PC project team joined a host of city officials to celebrate the groundbreaking for the Biddeford parking garage in Maine. We knew just how important this long-awaited project was. The post Making the Holidays Special for Children in Maine first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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What the Biden Administration means for multifamily construction

BD+C

First, Biden has to get the pandemic under control. Duh. Unless the new Administration does so in good order, all bets are off. Once a proven vaccine becomes available, there’s the question of whether enough people will take it to create herd immunity. Masks and hand washing alone will not stop this virus, so another dose of stimulus money is going to be needed to feed the families of the Covid-unemployed and help them pay their rent.

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Elon Musk’s Underground Vegas Loop Tunnel Is Approved

ENR Construction

Las Vegas City Council will allow construction of under-development tunnel transit system to extend into downtown and resort areas.

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Architecture billings lose ground in November

BD+C

Architecture firm billing activity is contracting once again after two months of a slowing decline, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The pace of decline during November accelerated from October, posting an Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 46.3 from 47.5 (any score below 50 indicates a decline in firm billings).

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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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Milwaukee's 25-Story Ascent Stacks Up as Tall Timber Role Model

ENR Construction

Milwaukee forges a developer-friendly permitting path for construction of a 284-ft-tall timber and concrete tower.

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Housing Markets Expected to Thrive in 2021

Pro Builder

Housing Markets Expected to Thrive in 2021. cbroderick. Wed, 12/16/2020 - 09:51. While many unexpected housing markets boomed this year due to the pandemic, 2021 may be the year for these 15 cities, says Forbes. Forbes analyzed one-year, two-year, and five-year home value changes from Zillow in addition to reviewing the number of home sales, available inventory, and the percentage of homes sold within two weeks from Redfin to determine 15 markets poised to shine next year.

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Brown University Tops Off Arts Center

ENR Construction

When complete in spring 2023, the Brown University Performing Arts Center, located in Providence, R.I., will feature a main hall that will be transformable into five different stage and audience configurations—ranging from a 625-seat symphony orchestra hall to a 250-seat proscenium theater to an immersive surround-sound cube for media performance.

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One-Third Metro Areas Add Construction Jobs in Latest 12 Months

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Only 30% of the nation’s metro areas added construction jobs in the past year, according to an analysis of new government data that the Associated General Contractors of America released. Association officials said construction employment in most parts of the country was being impacted by the pandemic as businesses and local governments curtail planned construction projects.

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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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Chicago's Union Station Tower Uses First 80-ksi Steel Sections in the US

ENR Construction

Using 80-ksi steel in upper perimeter columns—a first in the U.S.—helped the design team reduce the steel by almost 20% at 320 S. Canal, a 51-floor office tower under construction in Chicago’s Loop.

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Difference Between Primer and Undercoat | What Is Undercoat | What Does Undercoat Paint Do | Why Use Undercoat | Is Undercoat the Same as the Primer

CivilJungle

Introduction of Undercoat. Paint plays a crucial role in the appearance of the structure. Paint also protects the structure from the external agencies. Painting enhances the aesthetical view of the structure. It is very necessary that the painting of the home should be done properly because it helps to maintain the overall condition of the structure and protect it from the moisture and steel components.

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ENR Says Farewell to Longtime Top Lists Editor Gary Tulacz

ENR Construction

Perhaps the most widely known editor at Engineering News-Record—Gary J. Tulacz, director of our top-ranked firms enterprise—is retiring on Dec. 31.

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Hand Level Surveying | What Is Site Level | How to Use a Hand Level | Estimating Distance with a Sight Level

CivilJungle

Hand Level Surveying. Hand level is the device which is generally used by grading contractors and land surveyors. Hand level is worked by comparing multiple points against a reference point to found a height or horizontal distance. Hand level surveying is ideal for preliminary land survey work , simple distance measurement or any other site job. Hand level surveying saves our valuable time because it does not require a tripod stand or levelling instrument setup.

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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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Industry Leads for the Week of December 21, 2020

ENR Construction

Continental Refining Co. is planning to convert its idled petroleum refinery in Somerset to a soybean crushing, biodiesel refining and blending facility.

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November / December 2020 Issue (Volume 53, Number 6)

Business Facilities

In the November / December 2020 Issue, we unveil our new 21st Century Site Seekers' Guide and Site Seekers’ Guide Featured Locations Directory. Plus an update on economic development's response to COVID-19. - Read: November / December 2020 Issue (Volume 53, Number 6) at BusinessFacilities.com.

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WRDA Overlooks Water Sector Dealing With COVID Impacts

ENR Construction

Water sector officials were disappointed the final $9.9-billion water resources package that passed the House on Dec. 7 included so little for water utilities.

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