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What is Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) of Buildings?

The Constructor

Planned preventive maintenance (PPM) is a type of preventive or preventative maintenance (PM) that is a systematic approach for maintaining the.

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Construction Analytics On the Go!

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Mobile construction analytics and business intelligence tools are being expanded for use in the field. Read more.

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15 Different Types of Plywood | What Is Plywood and Their Types | 15 Best Types of Plywood for Furniture

Civiconcepts

What Is Plywood? Plywood is engineering wood that is made up of glueing several layers of wood together. Also, there are different types of plywood used for furniture like cabinets, … 15 Different Types of Plywood | What Is Plywood and Their Types | 15 Best Types of Plywood for Furniture Read More ».

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Home Sales Rose 6.7% In January Despite Record Low Supply

Pro Builder

Home Sales Rose 6.7% In January Despite Record Low Supply. ldeakins. Mon, 02/21/2022 - 10:19. Nationwide housing inventory dropped to a new low in January, but steadfast buyers aren’t slowing down. Sales of previously owned homes rose 6.7% from December 2021 to January 2022, though the total supply of homes for sale dropped 16.5% year-over-year to a record low 860,000 listings, according to CNBC.

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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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Project Labor Agreements (PLAs): What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

In early February 2022, President Biden signed an executive order requiring project labor agreements (PLAs) on all federal projects over $35 million. This means contractors working on eligible projects should expect to pay more in labor and benefits and may have to enroll their workers with a union, even if they’re an open shop. This could affect $262 billion in federal government construction contracting as well as nearly 200,000 workers on federal construction contracts.

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Majority of Metro Areas Added Construction Jobs in 2021, Soaring Job Openings Indicate Labor Shortages Getting Worse

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment increased in nearly two out of three U.S. metro areas in 2021, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Yet association officials noted that labor shortages likely kept many firms from adding even more workers. “Construction employment topped year-earlier levels in almost two-thirds of metros for the past few months,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist.

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How to calculate compressive strength of concrete?

Learn Civil Engineering

How to calculate compressive strength of concrete? can you please share step by step details?

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Don’t Let Rework Devastate Your Deadlines

Construction Business Owner

Promote to rotator No. Rotator Image. Status of webinar Featured. How digital quality inspections can recover losses in construction remediation. Thu, 03/24/2022 - 12:00. 1 p.m. CST. Construction rework can have devastating effects on your deadlines and profits. Of course, some measure of rework in construction is expected — despite your best efforts — and is built into project budgets and timelines.

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Which material is used in determination of shrinkage limit?

Learn Civil Engineering

List down the apparatus or materials which is used in determination of shrinkage limit.

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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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6 Phases of the Construction Process

Chianelli Estimating

The stages of the construction process vary from project to project but whether you are a property owner, manager, project manager or just a stakeholder wanting to know more about what goes on behind the scenes of a construction project, here is your opportunity to dig deeper. Conceptual Phase. Every project has objectives. The goal of building a single-family home is to not only build to specification while remaining on-time and on-budget but to do so in a way that adheres to local and state re

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How to calculate compressive strength of concrete cube formula?

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What is formula for calculating compressive strength of concrete?

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Mortgage Rates Near 4% For the First Time Since 2019

Pro Builder

Mortgage Rates Near 4% For the First Time Since 2019. ldeakins. Mon, 02/21/2022 - 10:22. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate is quickly approaching 4%, threatening to push a growing number of buyers out of an inflated housing market. After consecutive weekly gains at the start of 2022, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 3.92% during the week ending February 17, Realtor.com reports.

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San Diego County Approves Home Building Measure That Will Waive VMT Analysis

Pro Builder

San Diego County Approves Home Building Measure That Will Waive VMT Analysis. ldeakins. Mon, 02/21/2022 - 10:29. New San Diego housing plans won’t require developers to pay for analysis or mitigation for ‘vehicle miles traveled’. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors recently approved a measure aimed at boosting housing construction in unincorporated areas with the potential for public transit, but not all county officials are onboard.

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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.