Mon.Jun 22, 2020

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Construction Cost Data – A Valuable Read?

Job Order Contracting

What type of construction cost data do you use? LEAN Process Combined with Detailed, Locally Researched Construction Cost Data. Current, actionable construction cost data is a core component of efficient life-cycle management of the built environment and LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. With less than 5% of the real property owners, architects, engineers, and builders using detailed, line item, locally researched cost data, is the endemic level of economic and envir

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Tech, stability may move Gen Z through the trades pipeline

Construction Dive

Coronavirus hasn't stopped contractors' recruitment efforts and in some ways is demonstrating the industry's growing technology use and its career opportunities.

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Are Smart Contracts the next Big Thing in Construction? [PDF]

The Constructor

The construction industry is infamous for delayed payments and payment-related disputes. The issues could be significantly reduced by taking.

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Green, yellow, red: How US airport construction projects are faring during the pandemic

Construction Dive

Construction Dive tracks work on some of the country’s biggest airports, which has accelerated, slowed or stopped during the coronavirus outbreak.

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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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What is the Beam and Column Junction reinforcement details?

The Constructor

What is the Beam and Column Junction reinforcement details? The post What is the Beam and Column Junction reinforcement details? appeared first on.

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Why are steel plates inserted inside the bearings in Elastomeric Bearings?

The Constructor

In the design of elastomeric bearings, why are steel plates inserted inside the bearings? The post Why are steel plates inserted inside the bearings.

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Boldt creates an innovation task force to speed up safe opening of jobsites, 14 offices

BD+C

APPLETON, Wis. - June 22, 2020 – When physical distancing put a wrench in the personalized give and take of building complicated structures, The Boldt Compoany relied on innovation and a creative use of technology to reopen its 14 national offices and dozens of jobsites.

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Is This Goodbye to Open Floor Plans?

Pro Builder

Is This Goodbye to Open Floor Plans? cbroderick. Mon, 06/22/2020 - 09:51. Open floor plans feel like an effortless dream, with little to no real walls restricting a home’s flow, but the pandemic is showing homebuyers a harsh reality. Living and working day to day with little room-to-room separation has shown the truth of open floor plans. Home builders, according to Zillow, predict a new demand will come to the forefront: privacy.

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7 choices for work environments that underscore the need to respond, not react

BD+C

COVID-19 illuminates the world to many pitfalls in current workplace design. Issues of density, location and balance have been laid wide open for all to attack. That’s a good thing. But in the ensuing conversation, are emerging ideas actually more regressive?

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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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Buyers Desire More Food Storage, Tech in Homes

Pro Builder

Buyers Desire More Food Storage, Tech in Homes. cbroderick. Mon, 06/22/2020 - 09:16. As kitchen tables and living room couches continue to accommodate virtual business meetings as well as meals and relaxation, homebuyers are realizing the importance of having a home that readily adapts to their needs. The pandemic, bringing its unforeseen changes to lifestyles has also changed what homebuyers desire in their future homes, according to Forbes.

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Architectural Tools

BD+C

All this working from home has made me rethink the tools that I need to effectively do my job. While we all have different roles and responsibilities, Andrew Hawkins, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, and I put together a few items that we just couldn't live without. I bet a few of these items would be on your list as well.

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Women at WIRC Podcast: Holly Slevcove, Episode 7

Pro Builder

Women at WIRC Podcast: Holly Slevcove, Episode 7. acebulski. Mon, 06/22/2020 - 09:21. Holly Slevcove shares how she jumpstarted her career in home building and gained strong woman mentor. Annie Cebulski. . Women at WIRC · Holly Slevcove | The New Home Company. Holly Slevcove, project manager for the New Home Company , was a team member when TNHC won Professional Builder’s Builder of the Year in 2019.

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Alcorta Forging Group Investing $15M In Ohio Expansion

Business Facilities

The Spanish auto supplier's Marysville, OH location will be its first manufacturing operations and regional headquarters in the U.S., and will create 50 new jobs. . - Read: Alcorta Forging Group Investing $15M In Ohio Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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7 must reads for the AEC industry today: June 22, 2020

BD+C

1. A new ULI report chronicles the depaving of America (BD+C) . "Other research also shows that one in three Americans doesn’t have a park within a 10-minute walk from his or her home.".

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Businesses Develop ‘Low Carbon Concrete’

Construction Equipment

According to a 2018 report from Chatham House, over 4 billion metric tons of cement are produced annually. This, the policy institute said, accounts “for around eight percent of global CO2 emissions.

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Structure Tone Southwest Honored As ENR Texas & Louisiana's 2020 Contractor of the Year

ENR Construction

ENR Texas & Louisiana has named Structure Tone Southwest (STSW) as its 2020 Contractor of the Year in recognition of its continued regional growth, expansive project portfolio and pursuit of innovation.

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Crane Industry Services Expands Simulations

Construction Equipment

Crane Industry Services (CIS) has expanded it simulation training for cranes and earthmoving equipment. The training center worked with CM Labs to design a new simulation training and demo room that features a variety of portable and full-scale models with operator seats and controls.

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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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Demolition Has Finally Begun on Collapsed New Orleans Hard Rock Hotel

Construction Junkie

photo by Infrogmation of New Orleans , CC BY 2.0. In October of 2019, a Hard Rock Hotel that was under construction partially collapsed suddenly, killing 3 workers on site and injuring 30 others. After months of investigations, back and forth with the city, OSHA fines , and more, the demolition of what remains of the building has finally started. As you may remember, the bodies of 2 of the 3 men killed in the collapse were unable to be recovered because the building was deemed too dangerous.

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Las Vegas Kenworth Dealer Relocates to Larger Shop

Construction Equipment

Kenworth Sales Company-Las Vegas relocated its full-service dealership to a newly constructed facility that features a 27,500-square-foot service department with 26 service bays.

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New House infrastructure package will provide needed investments in aging infrastructure, support economic recovery, and create jobs

BD+C

The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in reaction to the release today of a proposed House measure, known as The Moving Forward Act, that seeks to invest $1.

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New Data Shows Signs of Construction Recovery, Need for Federal Assistance

Construction Superintendent Magazine

A new survey by the Associated General Contractors of America, and data from construction technology firm Procore, show that construction activity is returning to pre-coronavirus levels in many parts of the country and some firms are adding workers.The new economic data, however, also shows some future projects are being canceled and many others are being delayed by supply chain issues and labor shortages, underscoring the need for additional federal recovery measures, association officials note

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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Shell House in Japan

Natural Building

Hidden among the trees in Nagano Prefecture, Japan is a small earthen house designed by Tono Mirai Architects. It combines traditional materials and techniques with contemporary design. Shell House took inspiration from natural forms to create a small, organic building that blends into the surrounding forest. Like a shell, the house embraces the north and west elevations before opening out to the east and south, where sunlight floods into the interior, blending with the great outdoors.

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Natl. Renewable Energy Labs, Cold Climate Research Ctr. team up on extreme weather research

BD+C

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has expanded its collaboration with Alaska’s Cold Climate Housing Research Center (CCHRC). “The Arctic environment, with its high cost of energy in remote communities and challenging climates, provides a strategic platform for NREL’s research into renewable power, sustainable transportation, energy efficiency, and energy systems integration,” NREL says.

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Renting or Owning: Which Is Most Affordable?

Pro Builder

Renting or Owning: Which Is Most Affordable? cbroderick. Mon, 06/22/2020 - 09:25. In a time when consumers are cutting costs and reevaluating finances, the question of renting versus buying is one many have pondered. LendingTree has compared the nation’s 50 largest metropolitan areas’ median gross rents and median mortgages in order to find that answer.

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Michigan Federal Court Permits Subcontractor’s Quasi-Contractual Claims to Proceed Despite Existence of Express Contract Covering the Same Subject Matter

Constructlaw

P.A.L. Environmental Safety Corp. v. North American Dismantling Corp. Et Al., No. 19-11630, 2020 BL 198779 (E.D. Mich. May 28, 2020) Anthony V. Finizio A Michigan federal court partially granted Consumers Energy Company’s (“CEC”) motion to dismiss P.A.L. Environmental Safety Corporation’s (“PAL”) complaint alleging numerous causes of action in connection with its suit against CEC … Continue reading Michigan Federal Court Permits Subcontractor’s Quasi-Contractual Claims to Proceed Despite E

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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Flattening Home Prices Indicate Market Comeback

Pro Builder

Flattening Home Prices Indicate Market Comeback. cbroderick. Mon, 06/22/2020 - 09:42. In April, home contracts and listings took a deep dive, but things are looking up as the industry moves forward. The largest drop between March and April is looking to become a thing of the past with contract and permit applications working their way up. Home sales fell 30.8% from a year ago in May, according to Redfin, with the most expensive metro areas seeing an even more startling decrease than the national

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Revised Rule on Navigable Waters Takes Effect in 49 States

ENR Construction

A last minute request for a temporary injunction against the rule failed in California, but succeeded in Colorado.

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See Trending NEW Paint Colors!

Pro Builder

See Trending NEW Paint Colors! kcichowicz. Mon, 06/22/2020 - 09:44. Elias Woodwork is excited to introduce some trendy new paint colors to their solid color collection. They are dedicated to perfecting the quality finishing of their painted products for. long lasting results. Elias Woodwork can produce high volumes in a timely fashion while remaining competitively priced.