Construction Business Owner
JULY 24, 2020
The Contractor’s Guide to Google Ads. Kathy Wells. Fri, 07/24/2020 - 11:51. Contractors sometimes have a hard time marketing their businesses online. Creating a strong and functional website to promote your business can feel daunting, especially if it’s not your forte.
Construction Marketing
JULY 24, 2020
In the past, the marketing and accounting functions within a company were not frequent collaborators save the annual budgeting or forecasting process. Today, thanks to technology, software and systems, marketing and accounting teamwork is not only possible, but effective. Similar to other functional areas, digital transformation is deployed by marketing and accounting, supporting teamwork between functions that were perhaps working against each other.
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The Constructor
JULY 24, 2020
A reinforcement bar is a steel bar or mesh of steel wires used in reinforced concrete and masonry structures to strengthen and aid the concrete under.
BD+C
JULY 24, 2020
Will online learning become a staple for America’s colleges and universities, even after the coronavirus subsides? And if it does, what will that mean for existing and future buildings on campuses across the country? These have become a fundamental—even existential—questions that AEC firms say their higher ed clients are pondering. While online learning isn’t expected to replace classroom learning over the long run, some firms already see a movement brewing that favors a hybrid model offering co
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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.
The Constructor
JULY 24, 2020
Why helical reinforcement gives better strength than ordinary columns? The post Why helical reinforcement gives better strength than ordinary.
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The Constructor
JULY 24, 2020
How to do visual checks on the reinforcement bar at site? The post How to do visual checks on the reinforcement bar at site? appeared first on The.
Construction Dive
JULY 24, 2020
The global construction giant still reported higher total profit for the first six months of 2020, and said while revenues were negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, especially in the U.S. and Europe, its "underlying profitablity is solid.
The Constructor
JULY 24, 2020
In construction Project, What is the meaning of the term Float? The post In construction Project, What is the meaning of the term Float? appeared.
Pro Builder
JULY 24, 2020
Home Prices Predicted to Drop in Late 2020, 2021. cbroderick. Fri, 07/24/2020 - 08:53. Economists predict May 2021 to be the time for dropping home prices, a result of economic damage and concern over the government’s ability to continue long term policies which have bolstered the housing market. Curbed reports that Corelogic’s forecast shows national home prices dropping 6.6% year over year by May 2021, and Haus predicts 0.5% to 2.5% drops from October this year to July 2021.
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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.
The Constructor
JULY 24, 2020
What are the geotechnical methods used in seismic prone areas? The post What are the geotechnical methods used in seismic prone areas? appeared.
Pro Builder
JULY 24, 2020
Will the Pandemic Spark the Return of McMansions? cbroderick. Fri, 07/24/2020 - 09:20. Americans have been fascinated by tiny homes, micro-apartments, and much less interested in suburban McMansions for some time now. That was all before the pandemic hit. Now, homeowners have found those small living spaces just don’t cut it anymore. Whether this shift in mindset will become a long, continuous trend is uncertain, but an urban planner believes the impacts of the pandemic have been long enough tha
The Constructor
JULY 24, 2020
What are the impurities added while manufacturing steel? The post What are the impurities added while manufacturing steel? appeared first on The.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JULY 24, 2020
Construction input prices rose 2.2% in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released recently. Nonresidential construction input prices rose by 2.3% for the month. Among the 11 subcategories, six experienced monthly increases. The increase in prices was driven primarily by energy, with the largest increase coming from crude petroleum, which rose 71.9%.
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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?
The Constructor
JULY 24, 2020
What is a Floor Area Ratio (FAR)? The post What is a Floor Area Ratio (FAR)? appeared first on The Constructor.
BD+C
JULY 24, 2020
When Andrew Labov began his career with CO Architects in 1987, it wasn’t all that rare for universities to customize their labs for specific users. But over the years the cost of construction and renovation became prohibitive, so universities made their lab spaces as flexible as possible.
Construction Junkie
JULY 24, 2020
courtesy of Procore. With so many things still in flux in the construction industry due to the effects of the pandemics, it’s an extremely important time for employers to be able to get their open positions in front of the right candidates and for job seekers to be able to take advantage of the opportunities that are available. Construction management software company, Procore, has recently released a new job posting platform specifically tailored to the construction industry for free.
Construction Equipment
JULY 24, 2020
Caterpillar celebrated the production of 175,000 medium high drive (elevated sprocket) crawler dozers by producing three commemorative 175,000 units. Three customers took possession of the commemorative units, which feature special decals on the fenders denoting the 175,000-unit milestone.
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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.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JULY 24, 2020
Customers are disloyal price buyers who purchase commodities and services with cost as their primary consideration. Clients are loyal value buyers who purchase goods and services with suitability as their primary consideration. Every businessperson knows that customers and clients are not created equal.
Construction Equipment
JULY 24, 2020
Hyundai Construction Equipment has added Don Allison Equipment as an authorized dealer in Alabama. Don Allison Equipment was established in 1972 and will offer sales and service focusing specifically on Hyundai compact excavator equipment for the company's Southeast territory.
Business Facilities
JULY 24, 2020
The boat manufacturer will invest more than $3.5 million to establish a new manufacturing facility in Valdosta-Lowndes County, GA. - Read: Orion Boatworks Will Create 120 Jobs In Georgia at BusinessFacilities.com.
ENR Construction
JULY 24, 2020
From 2020 through 2023, total construction spending will increase by 38% over the prior 4-year period to $9.4 billion using innovative practices, according to a New York Building Congress forecast in a July 20 report.
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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
JULY 24, 2020
1. Two eight-story residential towers and a dining commons complete on Cal Poly Pomona’s campus (BD+C) . "In an attempt to eliminate its reputation as a commuter school, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) has recently completed construction of two new eight-story residential towers and a dining commons.".
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JULY 24, 2020
Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.1 months in June, an increase of 0.2 months from May’s reading. CBI is down approximately 8% from its June 2019 level. Every region except the Middle States experienced an increase in backlog in June compared to May, according to an ABC member survey conducted from June 20-July 1.
Revit OpEd
JULY 24, 2020
I saw that Daniel Stine and Autodesk both wrote about the new point release for 2021. Daniel mentioned my past post about resetting shared coordinates because the latest update includes a new feature dedicated to that task. I also wrote about Acquire Coordinates not rewarding us for successfully completing the task and they granted that wish too. One of my post's was written in 2012, only eight years to get my wish.
ENR Construction
JULY 24, 2020
From 2020 through 2023, total construction spending will increase by 38% over the prior 4-year period to $9.4 billion using innovative practices, according to a New York Building Congress forecast in a July 20 report.
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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!
Work Gearz
JULY 24, 2020
If you are a construction site worker then once in life you must have stained your safety vest with grease! Right? And if that be the case, you must be struggling with taking the grease stains off your safety vests. Well, no more because you have just come to the right place as…. Today I am going to share with you some unknown tricks on how to get grease out of safety vests.
Natural Building
JULY 24, 2020
This 1300 SF home was designed by Estudio de Arquitectura y Planificación Kaiser in San Lorenzo, Bolivia. The rammed earth walls are constructed in a U-shape with two corners guaranteeing a strong and rigid structure. Each corner was formed so that there are no joints. There are five of these U’s, leaving gaps between them, which allow cross ventilation and natural light.
Pro Builder
JULY 24, 2020
Housing Demand Pushes Asking Prices Up 13%. cbroderick. Fri, 07/24/2020 - 09:02. Home sellers have been setting higher prices, but buyers seem to have no issue with it. Housing supply was down 28% in the four-week period ending July 12, according to Redfin, and pending home sales were up 7% year over year. Although final prices for homes sold increased by 6% year over year, and homes actively listed during the four weeks had a price increase of 13%, buyers have not been scared away.
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