Fri.Feb 18, 2022

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Your Order Has Not Arrived

Construction Business Owner

Your Order Has Not Arrived. Alex Headley. Fri, 02/18/2022 - 07:30. Supply-chain delays caused by COVID-19 are often an inconvenience, but can also be an employee safety issue. Global supply-chain disruptions in shipments of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) high-visibility safety apparel create a safety risk for construction workers who rely on the effectiveness of reflective garments to be visible in hazardous conditions.

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7 Must-Have Carpentry Power Tools For DIY Success

Construction Marketing

Carpentry power tools are essential in every do-it-yourself (DIY) project. Whether you’ll work on a small project or a large-scale one, you may need the best power tools to achieve the shape, size, and thickness according to plan. Without the appropriate power tools, it would be more challenging for you to cut, rip, plane, and drill wood. It may also take more time and effort to finish a DIY project.

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10 Types of Marble Flooring you Should Consider for Your Home

The Constructor

No matter how many interior design shows or magazines you follow, you will always find designers paying careful attention to the marble flooring.

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How To Remove Mold From Wood | How To Clean Mold Off Wood | How To Kill Mold On Wood | How To Get Rid Of Mold On Wood | Best Wat To Remove Mold From Wood

Civiconcepts

Generally, molds grow in a wooden area, due to wood is good at water absorption. Water adds to moisture warm temperatures and grown mold, always in the air substance, and … How To Remove Mold From Wood | How To Clean Mold Off Wood | How To Kill Mold On Wood | How To Get Rid Of Mold On Wood | Best Wat To Remove Mold From Wood Read More ».

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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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6 Things You Can Do to Fix Your Construction Website Now

Pro Builder

6 Things You Can Do to Fix Your Construction Website Now. ibush. Fri, 02/18/2022 - 14:22. If there’s something wrong with your website, it’s costing you business. And if you’re losing business, it’s costing you money—big money because your website is responsible for talking to people, people who are willing to spend $25K, $50K, $100K, or more on home improvements or hundreds of thousands of dollars on a new home. .

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2022 Housing Market Is the Fastest and Priciest on Record

Pro Builder

2022 Housing Market Is the Fastest and Priciest on Record. ldeakins. Fri, 02/18/2022 - 10:36. After facing heightened competition and unrelenting price gains in 2021, buyers are finding no relief in another record-breaking market at the start of 2022. Despite a 16% jump in year-over-year asking prices and an 8% drop in new listings, homes sold at a record-setting pace during the four weeks ending February 13, Redfin reports.

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Improving Your Business Negotiation Skills As A Contractor

Contractor Bookkeeping

Several aspects of the construction business can only be learned through experience. One of them is negotiating contracts. Owning your business requires many skills, and among the most important might be the ability to manage negotiations. As a business owner, you could find yourself negotiating in many circumstances, such as: Salary and job expectations with a potential employee.

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Enbridge To Send Out RFPs For Straits of Mackinac Oil and Nat. Gas Utility Tunnel

ENR Construction

Enbridge can solicit bids for contractors to build a tunnel and utility corridor for the Line 5 oil and gas pipeline beneath the Straits of Mackinac.

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Prevailing Wages in Minnesota: What Contractors Should Know

Levelset

In Minnesota, prevailing wage laws apply to state-funded projects over $2,500 with one trade or over $25,000 with more than one trade. There are separate rates for highway/heavy construction and building construction. Penalties for not paying the correct rate include misdemeanor charges, fines, and prison or jail time. Let’s take a look at prevailing wages in Minnesota — how and when they apply, plus the penalties for not following them.

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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 Get Government Work as a Prime Contractor

Jobsite with Procore

Every year the federal government awards billions of dollars to prime contractors to perform work. Since Congress passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, billions more will be awarded in projects in the years ahead. Becoming a prime contractor can set you up to handle this work. .

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The Tabo Mud Monastery in India Has Endured Over 1,200 Years

Natural Building

The use of raw earth to build public and private structures has been practiced for thousands of years, with over 1.7 billion people across the globe living in earthen homes. But its integration in urban infrastructure and planning is something we ought to explore more. Raw earth with other materials left to dry and harden under the sun has sustained the test of time.

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Single-Family Built-for-Rent Market Records Fastest Growth in 2021

Pro Builder

Single-Family Built-for-Rent Market Records Fastest Growth in 2021. ldeakins. Fri, 02/18/2022 - 10:46. As affordable housing continues to disappear at a record pace, the single-family built-for-rent (SFBFR) market offers a viable solution. The total number of single-family built-for-rent (SFBFR) construction starts rose by nearly 16% in 2021 after significant development during the third quarter of the year.

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The Importance of Financial Control

ENR Construction

In the construction and engineering industry having effective financial control is much more than producing a set of monthly accounts.

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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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Roughly 1 in 10 American Homes Were Impacted By Natural Disasters in 2021

Pro Builder

Roughly 1 in 10 American Homes Were Impacted By Natural Disasters in 2021. ldeakins. Fri, 02/18/2022 - 10:57. Climate emergencies are becoming a major priority for homeowners in high-risk areas, especially after one of the most destructive years for severe weather on record in 2021. In a record-breaking year for extreme weather events, roughly 1 in 10 homes across the United States were damaged by natural disasters, totaling nearly $57 billion in property damage, according to CNBC.

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Taco Presents Dan Holohan Comfort Award at 2022 AHR Expo

Contractor Magazine

Award-winner Bob Barbour has been a member of ASHRAE for more than 30 years.

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California & Northwest People: February 2022

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals in the California and Northwest region.

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January Reports the Most Housing Starts Since 1973

Pro Builder

January Reports the Most Housing Starts Since 1973. ldeakins. Fri, 02/18/2022 - 10:41. Builders are picking up the pace of new home construction to satisfy rising demand nationwide, but a decades-old housing deficit still stands in the way. As a housing shortage threatens affordability in nearly every regional market across the U.S., builders are ramping up new construction to keep up with rising demand.

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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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New-Home Construction Slowed in January Despite Increase in Permitting

Pro Builder

New-Home Construction Slowed in January Despite Increase in Permitting. ldeakins. Fri, 02/18/2022 - 10:52. Though new housing starts are up year-over-year, residential construction is slowing after solid gains at the end of 2021. New construction activity for both single-family and multifamily residential projects slowed during January 2022 despite an increase in permitting, Realtor.com reports.

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