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Las Vegas in the Rearview

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Dimensions+ 2022 was an incredible opportunity to meet Trimble Viewpoint customers, network, and learn about new construction tech.

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Construction Techniques for Cast-in-Situ Reinforced Concrete Pile

The Constructor

A pile foundation is considered for construction whenever the load of a structure is large, and a thick and weak soil layer is present below. It is a type of deep foundation that transfers the load of the superstructure to a stiff layer through the weak soil strata. Piles can either be constructed at the project […]. The post Construction Techniques for Cast-in-Situ Reinforced Concrete Pile appeared first on The Constructor.

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JOC Regulatory Landscape

Job Order Contracting

View Information. [contact-form] The post JOC Regulatory Landscape appeared first on 4BT.

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Two Years Later, First-Time Buyers Are Still Stuck on the Starting Line

Pro Builder

Two Years Later, First-Time Buyers Are Still Stuck on the Starting Line. ldeakins. Mon, 11/14/2022 - 10:38. Unable to compete with repeat buyers backed by equity, first-time house hunters have been sidelined for two years, and housing costs are still rising . For two years, first-time buyers have been put through the wringer of a competitive housing market characterized by soaring prices, bidding wars, and all-cash offers.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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.

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McCarthy Wins $70M Wastewater Treatment Project in Kansas

ENR Construction

Lawrence, Kan., selected the firm's water services team as general contractor for its project to improve the Kansas River treatment plant. .

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McCarthy wins $70 million wastewater treatment project in Kansas

ENR Construction

The City of Lawrence, Kan., has selected McCarthy Building Co.’s water services team as general contractor for its $70-million project to improve the Kansas River Wastewater Treatment Plant. .

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New Listings, House Prices Fall in November as Buyers Back Off

Pro Builder

New Listings, House Prices Fall in November as Buyers Back Off. ldeakins. Mon, 11/14/2022 - 10:30. Home purchasing activity is at a standstill, and as a result, sellers are becoming more reluctant to list their properties . As mortgage rates fluctuate around 7% and a growing number of buyers press pause on home purchases, new listings are posting consecutive monthly declines.

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All About Bulldozer | What Is a Bulldozer | Types of a Bulldozer | Types of Blades Used in Bulldozer

CivilJungle

What Is a Bulldozer? A bulldozer is a solid and necessary tool for building work, and it includes a blade joint to its face with the support of which mud will piece and lean. The blade will join the bulldozer’s end with the aid of a protection system and a tackle. The edge can grow its bottom corner with stone to execute raw mud. In this summary, I will talk about other kinds of bulldozers and their benefits and the bulldozer option method.

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A Mid-Pandemic Housing Bubble Is Bursting, and Home Prices Are Doing a 180

Pro Builder

A Mid-Pandemic Housing Bubble Is Bursting, and Home Prices Are Doing a 180. ldeakins. Mon, 11/14/2022 - 10:45. Housing demand is falling amid soaring interest rates, and as sales taper off, home prices are beginning to drop in some mid-pandemic boomtowns . A mid-pandemic housing boom driven by remote flexibilities and ultra-low mortgage rates led to a 42% rise in U.S. home prices between March 2020 and June 2022, but as a homebuying bubble begins to burst, buyer activity is falling, and so too

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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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How to Trim the Heel on Logger Boots?

Work Gearz

Logger boots are great industrial work boots! But one complaint that I always hear from my friends who wear logger boots regularly is that they are troubled with the high heels on these boots that often cause heel and calf pain at the end of the day. Also, wearing high heels everyday on a regular basis can cause spinal problems in the future. Therefore, I have come up with a solution to enjoy the benefits of logger boots by exempting the troubles of high heels?

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November 2022 City Scoop: New York

ENR Construction

Dodge offers data on projected 2022 construction starts in the New York area.

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Can Good Socks Replace Insulated Boots?

Work Gearz

The winter season brings to us the images of jackets, coats, hoodies, thermals, woollen caps and of course socks. Even before technology went further and developed insulated boots , our only saviour for cold feet were warm thick woollen socks! Thick woollen socks no doubt can cut out the outside cold and keep our feet warm inside boots. You can even survive in Siberia or Antarctica with multiple layers of thick woollen socks.

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Contractors Face OSHA Fines for South Boston Power Plant Collapse

ENR Construction

Suffolk Construction and a subcontractor face nearly $700,000 in proposed federal safety penalties after a collapse at a former power plant in Boston. .

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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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How Far Will Home Prices Fall This Year?—One Housing Expert Weighs In

Pro Builder

How Far Will Home Prices Fall This Year?—One Housing Expert Weighs In. ldeakins. Mon, 11/14/2022 - 10:20. A housing correction is causing a much-anticipated slowdown in home price growth, but just how much damage could the Fed's rate hikes do in the for-sale market? Average rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dipped to 6.95% during the first week of November, but for the week ending Nov. 10, that figure had climbed back to 7.08%, Realtor.com reports.

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Elyria, Ohio, to Invest $250M to Halt Illegal Sewage into Black River

ENR Construction

Wastewater treatment system capital improvements are part of federal consent decree with EPA and Justice Dept.

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In a Housing Slowdown, Master Planned Communities May Have an Upper Hand

Pro Builder

In a Housing Slowdown, Master Planned Communities May Have an Upper Hand. ldeakins. Mon, 11/14/2022 - 10:25. With a range of lifestyle amenities and trusty resale value, master planned communities (MPCs) have several competitive advantages in a housing downturn . Master planned communities (MPCs) boast a number of competitive advantages compared with homes outside of master plans in the event of a market slowdown.

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New York and New England People: November 2022

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals in New York and New England.

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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.

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Democrats Win Senate Majority, House Picture Still Unclear

ENR Construction

Democrats' victories in Arizona and Nevada races give the party Senate control in the next Congress.

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