Tue.Nov 29, 2022

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Winter Watch: Rules to Protect Your Jobsite

Construction Business Owner

Winter Watch: Rules to Protect Your Jobsite. ccapoccia. Tue, 11/29/2022 - 20:56. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), winter conditions this year are predicted to be drier than average across the South, with wetter-than-average conditions for areas of the Ohio Valley, Great Lakes, northern Rockies and Pacific Northwest.

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12 Different Types of Gardens | Most Popular Types of Gardening | Top Garden Types With Pictures

Civiconcepts

Introduction To Garden At that time when the world turned out to be more enlightened and the high societies started to have the pros of getting a charge out of … 12 Different Types of Gardens | Most Popular Types of Gardening | Top Garden Types With Pictures Read More ».

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First Federal Guidance Issued for Climate Act Tax Break Labor Rules

ENR Construction

Much anticipated US Treasury Dept. release adds detail on Inflation Reduction Act wage and training standards to accelerate clean energy project incentives, but some issues and potential conflicts have yet to be addressed, says industry.

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Do You Believe in Miracles?

Contractor Magazine

Brent Ridley of Miracle Mechanical is giving back by way of what he knows best—installing plumbing and HVAC systems for the less fortunate.

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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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Bechtel Wins Phase 1 Contract for $20B Intel Chip Plant Project

ENR Construction

Contractor launched its manufacturing and technology business unit earlier this year, with a focus that includes semiconductor plant construction.

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Court Clears Contractor Weston Solutions of Mine Spill Liability

ENR Construction

Firm was EPA contractor at defunct Gold King mine in Colorado when 3 M gal of toxic wastewater spilled into nearby rivers and states, but judge refuted New Mexico damage claim that firm had responsibility

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Concrete Blocks – Its Types, Uses and Manufacturing Process

Learn Civil Engineering

Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) Concrete Blocks are also known as Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) or Cement Blocks. These are the standard-sized rectangular blocks used in many construction works. These blocks are the advanced version of brick and stone masonry. These blocks can be manufactured in any size and shape, they can be solid or hollow […].

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First 'Guidance' Issued for Climate Act Tax Break Labor Use

ENR Construction

Much anticipated US Treasury Dept. release adds some detail on Inflation Reduction Act wage and training standards to accelerate clean energy project incentives, but industry says key issues and potential conflicts have yet to be addressed.

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Protecting a structure against air intrusion

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Georgia-Pacific. By John Chamberlin. Air barriers create airtightness and help protect against energy loss, water infiltration, and other hazards impacting the durability and resiliency of a building and the comfort and health of its occupants. Climate conditions, temperature, location, and intended use of a building all are factors to consider for the specification and selection of air barriers.

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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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Tech Layoffs Are on the Rise—Here’s What That May Mean for the Housing Market

Pro Builder

Tech Layoffs Are on the Rise—Here’s What That May Mean for the Housing Market. ldeakins. Tue, 11/29/2022 - 10:26. Major tech companies are laying off employees en masse, and an uptick in unemployment could spell trouble for a number of prospective homebuyers. Over the past several months, the housing market has been rattled by elevated mortgage rates, persistent inflation, and mounting recession fears, and a wave of tech layoffs could create a new real estate roadblock.

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Outstanding Work Displayed at ENR New England's 2022 Best Projects Awards

ENR Construction

ENR New England’s 2022 Best Projects Awards took place on Nov. 29 in Boston.

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The Share of Homebuyers Looking To Relocate Is on the Rise

Pro Builder

The Share of Homebuyers Looking To Relocate Is on the Rise. ldeakins. Tue, 11/29/2022 - 10:31. Coastal homebuyers bogged down by record high housing costs are relocating to more affordable Sun Belt metros to get more bang for their buck. Almost one quarter (24.1%) of all U.S. homebuyers planned a move to a new metro in the three months ending in October, just below the 24.2% record high set in the third quarter, Redfin reports.

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Ibens cuts Review Turnaround Times by 75% and Fuels Highest Quality Outcomes

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Belgian construction company Ibens uses prefabrication and extensive BIM modelling to deliver the highest quality project outcomes. Using Autodesk Construction Cloud’s BIM 360 solution has significantly streamlined the company’s collaboration with clients and partners, reducing review times from four weeks to one. With BIM 360, Ibens was able to deliver its first school construction project three months early.

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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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Could Rising Inventory Overload an Off-Kilter Housing Market?

Pro Builder

Could Rising Inventory Overload an Off-Kilter Housing Market? ldeakins. Tue, 11/29/2022 - 10:36. A flood of new listings at the start of 2023 could cause home prices to plunge, but the pace of an ongoing market correction will be determined by the Fed's revised monetary policy. Low housing supply is sustaining elevated home prices across the nation even as mortgage rates creep to new highs, and a highly-anticipated early 2023 inventory spike could cause an unbalanced housing scale to finally tip

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Senate Panel Clears Bhatt, Biden's Pick to Lead FHWA

ENR Construction

Bhatt, most recently a senior vice president with AECOM, previously led the Delaware and Colorado state transportation departments.

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Washington Builders Introduce New Workforce Training Programs to Tackle Labor Shortage

Pro Builder

Washington Builders Introduce New Workforce Training Programs to Tackle Labor Shortage. ldeakins. Tue, 11/29/2022 - 10:43. Industry leaders in Washington are rolling out a number of new training programs and initiatives meant to connect young adults with career opportunities in the skilled trades. Building industry leaders in Washington State are launching new programs and partnerships to connect students with opportunities in the skilled trades in order to resolve a widening labor shortage.

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Purchasing Staffing Ratio: What Should It Be?

Pro Builder

Purchasing Staffing Ratio: What Should It Be? ibush. Tue, 11/29/2022 - 15:31. How to figure out proper staffing in your purchasing department to balance costs and value with profitability. Tony Callahan. As a home builder, it’s important to maintain proper staffing levels within your purchasing department. An understaffed purchasing department won’t have time to properly vet price increases, competitively bid and accurately contract trades, minimize change-order costs , or ensure your next proje

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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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The Share of New Homes With a Two-Story Foyer Declined in 2021

Pro Builder

The Share of New Homes With a Two-Story Foyer Declined in 2021. ldeakins. Tue, 11/29/2022 - 10:48. The trend of the two-story foyer is on the decline as builders and homebuyers seek out more efficient ways to save space in new-construction projects. The share of new homes with two-story foyers fell from 29% to 25% in 2021, the lowest level in the last 5 years, according to NAHB Eye on Housing.

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