The Constructor
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Polyjacking is a concrete lifting and leveling method that uses high-density geo-technical expanding foam to raise and stabilize concrete surfaces. A similar process with the same objective is the process of mudjacking, which uses mud instead of foam to lift the concrete surface to the desired level. This article discusses the major features and benefits […].
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Share an Interesting Construction Mishap Story for a Chance to See It Illustrated. Misunderstandings happen all the time in construction , and sometimes these lead to some interesting mishaps, as comically illustrated here by New Yorker cartoonist, Emily Flake. . To highlight the importance of keeping construction crews aligned from initial designs to finished projects — and to bring a little bit of humor to your workday — we’re collecting construction mishap stories from our commun
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Civiconcepts
OCTOBER 13, 2022
The topic “Support and reaction” is the base for structural analysis. If we want to find the reaction at the end of the beam then we must know which support … Types of Support And Reaction | What Is Support | What Is Reaction In Structure | Fixed Support | Hinge Support | Roller Support Read More ».
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Managing construction projects can sometimes feel like you’re playing a broken game of telephone. . You start off by relaying a message to your team, but there’s no guarantee folks will receive, understand, and interpret the message the way you intended. People can have conflicting data, misunderstand your message, or don’t receive it at all. . Sometimes, this leads to some interesting mishaps.
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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
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Building Materials Prices Fell for the Third Consecutive Month in September. ldeakins. Thu, 10/13/2022 - 10:39. Prices for building materials like softwood lumber and steel mill products are posting consecutive monthly declines, while prices for ready-mix concrete are on the rise. Building materials prices fell 0.3% in September, the third consecutive monthly decline since June, according to the most recent Producer Price Index (PPI) report.
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Work Gearz
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Just as the name suggests, ostrich boots are made from the leg skin of ostriches. So, they are not the same as our normal leather boots that are made from sheepskin and hence their treatment is also different from other leather boots. We all know that oiling leather boots conditions and moisturizes them, making them revived and long lasting. Oils such as mink oil, Neatsfoot oil , jojoba oil, olive oil, etc. are safe to be used on leather products.
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 13, 2022
What Is Water Treatment Process? Public water systems often use a series of water treatment steps that include coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection. Water Treatment Process Steps. There are nine types of basic water treatment process steps that are described below-. 1. Collection. Before treating water, firstly we have to collect the water from many sources like rivers, ponds, lakes, etc.
Levelset
OCTOBER 13, 2022
To help your business remain viable, contractor’s insurance should be a crucial part of your financial strategy. Insurance also puts other parties’ minds at ease when they want to hire you as a specialty contractor. Before you can get hired and begin work, you’ll need to prove to owners and/or general contractors (GC) that you have policies in force.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Moody’s Analytics' Mark Zandi Says Inflation Could Be Cut in Half Within Six Months. ldeakins. Thu, 10/13/2022 - 10:24. The Fed's persistent rate hikes appear to be paying off as inflation slows and the U.S. economy stabilizes, but is it too soon to rule out a recession? Over the next six months, Moody’s Analytics’ Mark Zandi anticipates that consumer price inflation (CPI) could fall from its current rate of 8% year-over-year to nearly 4%, but that deceleration depends on steady oil prices, the
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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.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 13, 2022
White House releases "action plan" to accelerate infrastructure projects, including efforts to speed project permitting.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Price Growth Is Slowing, and Experts Say Falling Demand Is to Blame. ldeakins. Thu, 10/13/2022 - 10:31. Active demand has seen double-digit decreases over the last 12 months, and that buyer pullback is driving a market slowdown even as new listings fall. After two years of double-digit home price increases and 13 consecutive months of record home value growth, active demand has fallen by 30% in the last year while new supply is dwindling.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 13, 2022
California provides funding to find alternative routes for the key Los Angeles to San Diego rail corridor beset by erosion issues.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Renters Make up the Majority of These 101 Popular Zip Codes. ldeakins. Thu, 10/13/2022 - 10:44. Renting is at the highest level in half a century, particularly in these 101 renter-majority metros . Between 2011 and 2020, the total share of renters in the U.S. rose by 12% compared to a 4% growth in homeowners, and in that same time frame, 101 zip codes switched from owner- to renter-majority.
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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
OCTOBER 13, 2022
California provides funding to find alternative routes for the key Los Angeles to San Diego rail corridor beset by coastal vulnerability.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Boulder Homes Increased by $107 a Day for the Last Decade. ldeakins. Thu, 10/13/2022 - 10:50. Colorado homeowners are raking in significant equity, but they're not the only ones benefitting from a decade of record home price appreciation across the U.S. Over the past 10 years, homeowners in Boulder, CO saw equity gains averaging $107 a day, and other mid-sized metros like Naples, Fla. saw even greater gains with an average $117 home price increase a day, The Denver Post reports.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 13, 2022
The Metropolitan Transportation Council's five-year plan includes a 26% increase in federal funding for New York City-area transportation projects.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Productivity is a very long-standing challenge for the construction industry – and companies around the world are looking for ways to improve their efficiency and output. A key part of the problem are the highly repetitive, manual processes that often take up the time of highly skilled individuals. These tasks are unfulfilling and error-prone, and can represent thousands of hours of lost time across a project, limiting company performance.
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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.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 13, 2022
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Civiconcepts
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Single–family homes are all well and good until the isolation and lack of social support starts to creep in. Humans highly crave living in a community due to our need … What to Understand Before Purchasing a Condo in Georgina? Read More ».
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Updates about construction professionals in California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 13, 2022
NAHB Chairman's Message: Why Elections Matter to Your Business. ibush. Thu, 10/13/2022 - 05:00. As the midterm elections approach, the National Association of Home Builders is working to inform members about the importance of electing pro-housing, pro-business candidates at local, state, and federal levels. Jerry Konter, 2022 NAHB Chairman. Protecting housing affordability during the best of times can be a challenge, but supply chain disruptions, rising mortgage interest rates, and excessively s
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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!
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