Construction Marketing
MARCH 31, 2021
Across many homes, concrete is usually used for patios, pathways, and driveways. It’s no surprise that concrete is popular as it’s very durable. With that said, it does start to develop cracks and other issues, and when this happens to hire a professional concrete company is advised. However, this in an era where do-it-yourself projects are seen as the right step is often an unpopular opinion. .
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 31, 2021
Find Success Fulfilling IDIQ Contracts. Alex Headley. Wed, 03/31/2021 - 07:30. Indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts, which may secure a construction manager for an undefined number of projects during an extended time period, are highly beneficial for owners with ongoing construction needs. IDIQs allow owners to use one construction manager for multiple projects, help the team to operate more nimbly and create management team consistency.
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Job Order Contracting
MARCH 31, 2021
If your are a facilities Owner, Builder, AE, or Architect and are TIRED OF THE SAME OLD PROJECT BS, keep reading… THE TECHNOLOGY MYTH – Technology will solve my construction issues. No! Technology alone won’t solve your stream of late, over-budget, and poorly completed repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build projects. BIM won’t do it, CMMS won’t do it, IWMS won’t do it, ERP won’t do it.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 31, 2021
A closer look at some of the biggest headlines in the construction industry from March 2021.
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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.
Pro Builder
MARCH 31, 2021
A Look at Lumber Prices From the Supply Side. ibush. Wed, 03/31/2021 - 12:00. Those of us in the lumber and building materials (LBM) industry can recall moments when we’ve uttered, “I’ve never seen anything like this,” when referring to a particular market dynamic. I can say with confidence that the market conditions of 2020 and early 2021 are examples of a supply chain and pricing environment most of us have truly never encountered. .
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BD+C
MARCH 31, 2021
As more is known about COVID-19, preventive measures continue to emerge and compete. The engineering firm NV5, which provides third-party verification on WELL v2 projects for the Green Business Certification Institute, has been recommending to its clients Safe Traces, a solution that uses DNA-based sprays and sensors to verify engineering and HVAC controls for airborne contaminants.
Business Facilities
MARCH 31, 2021
When it comes to the entire food chain—from agriculture to agribusiness to food and beverage manufacturing—North Carolina is second to none. - Read: North Carolina: One-Stop Shop For Food Industry at BusinessFacilities.com.
Pro Builder
MARCH 31, 2021
3D-Printed Houses are Popping Up in America—the Moon Might Be Next. cbroderick. Wed, 03/31/2021 - 09:48. Icon, a Texas-based 3D home printing company, created the country’s first fully permitted, fully 3D-printed home. Now, Icon is in talks with NASA to bring its creations to the moon. Cofounder and CEO Jason Ballard sat down with Fast Company, telling them Icon emerged from frustrations with the country’s housing situation.
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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.
Learn Civil Engineering
MARCH 31, 2021
Solid Waste Disposal and Management Improper removal of city strong waste can make unsanitary conditions, and these conditions can prompt contamination of the climate and flare-ups of vector-borne infection. That is, sicknesses spread by rodents and bugs. In this case, methods of solid waste disposal and management are very important. The assignments of solid waste […].
Construction Equipment
MARCH 31, 2021
As an 11-mile reconstruction project along Interstate 10 between Interstate 17 and the Loop 202 gets ready to start, biologists with the Arizona Department of Transportation are preparing to relocate native plants out of the way.
Business Facilities
MARCH 31, 2021
The biodegradable materials manufacturer will create 400 jobs with an expansion of its Bainbridge, GA operations. - Read: Danimer Scientific Investing $700M In Georgia Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 31, 2021
Epiroc has agreed to acquire Meglab, a Canadian company with expertise in providing electrification infrastructure solutions to mines. The solutions support mining customers in their transition to battery-electric vehicles.
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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?
ENR Construction
MARCH 31, 2021
Owner of SES Construction Consulting Group and of Global Technical Solutions and two key staffers allegedly hid hundreds of thousands in wages and other compensation in false tax returns.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 31, 2021
Sandvik will rename Allied Construction Products as Sandvik, says its new managing director, Jonas Lindqvist, rebranding to Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions North America and marketing all products under the Rammer brand name.
Business Facilities
MARCH 31, 2021
Businesses are choosing Michigan for our diverse and abundant workforce, business-friendly environment, low cost of living and global supply chain assets. - Read: BF Location Video: Why Michigan? – Discover Pure Opportunity at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Law
MARCH 31, 2021
One thing that can be confidently said about the newly announced National Infrastructure Bank (NIB) is that it won’t be funding very much of the procurement of the UK’s national infrastructure. The UK struggles with funding plans to finance the ambitious investments implied by government slogans like ‘build back better and greener’, with no obvious successor to the discredited Private Finance Initiative in sight (see Analysis).
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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.
Business Facilities
MARCH 31, 2021
GoTopeka has announced that Plug and Play, a global innovation platform that specializes in creating industry-specific accelerator programs, has selected its first batch of startups for its animal health and ag tech program in Topeka. Learn more. - Read: Topeka and Plug and Play Partnership Sparks “Culture of Innovation” at BusinessFacilities.com.
Pro Builder
MARCH 31, 2021
Sean Tighe. Sean Tighe is SVP of purchasing for Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation ( LMC ), based in Wayne, Pa. He began his career at LMC in 1994 as a lumber buyer, and has subsequently traded every lumber species in the North American wood basket. . ibush. Wed, 03/31/2021 - 09:34.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 31, 2021
Volvo Autonomous Solutions has partnered with Aurora to jointly develop autonomous transport solutions at scale. The partnership’s initial focus is to develop and deploy on-highway autonomous trucks.
Pro Builder
MARCH 31, 2021
Home Prices See Largest Gain in 15 Years, Some Blame the Federal Reserve. cbroderick. Wed, 03/31/2021 - 09:55. Home prices are continuing on an upward trend, reaching an 11.2% year-over-year gain in January, the highest annual gain in almost 15 years. In January 2020, the annual home price increase reached 3.9%, but that hit 11.2% in January 2021, according to data from the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index.
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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!
BD+C
MARCH 31, 2021
Vancouver, Canada’s third largest metropolitan area, has the country’s highest seismic risk.
Pro Builder
MARCH 31, 2021
Consumers Are More Positive About Overall Economy. cbroderick. Wed, 03/31/2021 - 09:59. Consumers are feeling more positive about the job market and economy, resulting in confidence levels reaching a one-year high. The National Association of Home Builders does warn high consumer confidence may be threatened by concerns about inflation in the coming months.
ENR Construction
MARCH 31, 2021
Proposal includes $115B for highways and bridges, $85B for transit, $110B to replace lead water lines.
Pro Builder
MARCH 31, 2021
Get Used to Virtual Sales, It’s Likely the New Normal. cbroderick. Wed, 03/31/2021 - 10:05. The pandemic forced the entire housing industry to change fast, replacing virtual showings and sales with in-person appointments, resulting in more site-unseen offers. This may be the new normal, suggests Forbes. For years, realtors have been embracing technology to enhance a buyer’s experience.
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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!
ENR Construction
MARCH 31, 2021
What the big contractor's CEO said in summing up a difficult 2020.
Pro Builder
MARCH 31, 2021
How to Get an Accurate Appraisal for Your High-Performance Homes. cbroderick. Wed, 03/31/2021 - 09:51. If your high-performance homes are appraised lower than contract prices, the National Association of Home Builders has some tips for you. Appraisers and buyers can’t see what’s behind the walls, unlike high quality finishes. It can be difficult to directly address inaccurate appraisals for homes above code, but there are a few steps that include educating appraisers, lenders, and the general pu
ENR Construction
MARCH 31, 2021
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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