How to Make Better Quantity Takeoffs?
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Quantity takeoff in construction estimates the quantities for a contract from the drawings and construction plans to forecast the upcoming.
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Six Strategies To Solve Your Delegation Problem
Contractor Bookkeeping
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
When you run your own business, it's tempting to take on every responsibility. There are many reasons for doing so: you want something done a specific way because you don't have the time to explain how to do it or because you're not sure someone else can handle the task. Delegating saves you valuable time and energy. Sharing duties with your team also fosters a sense of responsibility, engages them, and helps them develop their skills.
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Key Financial & Safety Metrics for Subcontractor Qualification
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Evaluating a subcontractor’s health before awarding work has become more important than ever for general contractors. For one thing, circumstances can change quickly in today’s uncertain construction industry. For another, work delays from 2021 are likely to impact the risk of subcontractor default in 2022 and beyond. . The following standard financial ratios can help risk management teams evaluate potential trade partners during the subcontractor qualification process.
With Big Claims, Designer Insurance Costs Can Only Go Up
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
More than half of insurers surveyed in new study by broker Ames & Gough report claim severity was worse in 2021 than the prior year, with half saying they raised premiums 6% to more than 10%.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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 Evolution of a Prefab Shop—Inception to Post-Pandemic
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Boston-area mechanical contractor, E.M. Duggan, has relied on prefabrication for 55 years, and post-pandemic, the investment is even more cost-justified.
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Behind the Build: Interview with Judd Fuoto, Construction Technologies Manager at Southland Industries
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
It’s important to be strategic with your planning and technology investments. And for your technology to succeed, you need to have the right processes and groundwork in place. If the underlying process isn’t working, then simply adding technology may not be the right first step. Judd Fuoto , Construction Technologies Manager at Southland Industries , sat down with us to discuss his role there, what it takes to lay a strong foundation for getting innovative technology off the ground, and how to w
Champlain Towers Engineer Settles With Collapse Survivors
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Maryland-based consultant had been overseeing restoration plans before the deadly June 2021 building failure, but agreement terms were not disclosed.
Can You Wash Clothes Painted With Acrylic?
Work Gearz
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Prints are something that never goes out of fashion. Be it spring, summer or rains, a pop of color in the form of little paintings and prints is something everybody adores. With a lot of DIY tips, tricks and tutorials floating around acrylic painting on clothes has become a very common thing as well. Now we are all able to print on or paint of acrylic flowers or designs on to our clothes and don them with pride or gift them with love.
MIT's Complex, U-shaped Semiconductor Lab Project Set to Challenge Project Team
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
The $279 million Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory (MIT LL) will break ground this spring at Hanscom Air Force Base in Boston’s western suburbs.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
Selling Activity Remains Strong Despite Lack of New Construction
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Selling Activity Remains Strong Despite Lack of New Construction. ldeakins. Fri, 02/25/2022 - 10:18. New listings gain steam across the U.S. as a prolonged housing shortage drives up buyer demand. The total number of homes newly listed for sale during the four week period ending February 20 was down just 2% year-over-year, according to Redfin, signaling strong home-selling activity in the midst of hearty demand.
MIT's Complex, U-shaped Semiconductor Lab Project Set to Challenge Project Team
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
The $279 million Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory (MIT LL) will break ground this spring at Hanscom Air Force Base in Boston’s western suburbs.
How Low-cost, Allergy-Free ‘Passive’ Homes Offer an Affordable Housing Solution
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FEBRUARY 25, 2022
How Low-cost, Allergy-Free ‘Passive’ Homes Offer an Affordable Housing Solution. ldeakins. Fri, 02/25/2022 - 10:21. Passive buildings offer energy efficiency paired with a health and wellness guarantee. As climate concerns and wellness design preferences usher in a new frontier of residential construction, ‘passive’ buildings are coming into play as efficient housing solutions.
GSA Divides $3.4B in IIJA Funds Among 26 Border Station Projects
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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January New Home Sales Drop Slightly After Increase in Interest Rates
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
January New Home Sales Drop Slightly After Increase in Interest Rates. ldeakins. Fri, 02/25/2022 - 10:25. Homebuyers aren’t backing down despite worsening affordability caused by record low housing supply. New home sales dropped 4.5% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 801,000 as demand remained steady despite rising interest rates, NAHBNow reports.
GSA Divides $3.4B in Infrastructure Act Funds Among 26 Border Station Projects
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Maine and Vermont have largest number of projects planned, with five each.
Can Disney’s Storyliving Community Overcome Market Challenges?
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FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Can Disney’s Storyliving Community Overcome Market Challenges? ldeakins. Fri, 02/25/2022 - 10:27. Disney’s residential development plans could be put on hold as builders battle an intensifying supply chain crisis. Disney recently announced plans to build residential communities and businesses in Southern California’s Coachella Valley region, but the ever-changing demands of a volatile housing market paired with a lasting Palm Springs drought could hinder new development planning.
Bronx Courthouse Undergoes $41.6M in Extensive Repairs—So Far
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
The Bronx Hall of Justice's numerous fixes continue a decade and a half after the project completed late and over budget, and may not be finished after a second capital project ends in May.
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Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is Already Making Waves in the U.S. Housing Market
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FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is Already Making Waves in the U.S. Housing Market. ldeakins. Fri, 02/25/2022 - 10:13. The consequences of Putin’s actions are being felt on a global scale as new sanctions and severed diplomatic ties cut deep into foreign economies. Russia’s deadly invasion of Ukraine is already having a trickle down effect on the U.S. economy, causing mortgage rates to decrease slightly while pushing inflation even higher.
Engineer Hired For Champlain Towers Restoration Approves Settlement With Collapse Survivors
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
The Md.-based consultant had been overseeing restoration plans before the deadly June 2021 building collapse.
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