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MARCH 3, 2022
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What is Post Processed Kinematic (PPK) Survey?
The Constructor
MARCH 3, 2022
Post processed kinematic (PPK) is a GPS correction technology used in surveying that corrects the location data after it is collected and uploaded.
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How to Review Construction Cost Estimates
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 3, 2022
Savvy owners and design builders know how review construction cost estimates. The process is collaborative and involves cost estimators, facilities management, and procurement professionals. Construction cost estimate review checklist: [ ] The estimate assumptions and basis are appropriate. [ ] The scope of work is sufficiently detailed to reflect the physical and functional requirements of the owner/client. [ ] The estimate fully reflects the detailed scope of work (SOW) for the project on a
Glazed Bricks: Features & Properties
The Constructor
MARCH 3, 2022
Glazed bricks are extruded clay masonry units with ceramic coating fused on their exterior surface. These bricks being both attractive and durable.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
Construction Workforce Management: The Fastest Way to Get the Right People on the Right Project at the Right Time
Jobsite with Procore
MARCH 3, 2022
It’s a never ending issue –– how do you get the right person on the right project at the right time? Although this seems like a simple problem, it can pose complex challenges for contractors worldwide.
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$50M Specialty Fertilizer Manufacturing Facility To Be Built In Indiana
Business Facilities
MARCH 3, 2022
Hello Nature and MPS Egg Farms joint venture Bionutrients will build two facilities, employ nearly 50 workers, in Wabash, IN.
Ethiopia Brings Nile River Dam Online as Sudan, Egypt Object
ENR Construction
MARCH 3, 2022
Ethiopia has begun generating electricity at its new 5,000-MW roller-compacted concrete gravity-type dam on the Nile River. The first 375 MW went to the national grid on Feb. 20. .
RWC Amplifies the Voices of Women in Plumbing
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 3, 2022
During Women in Construction Week the company shares Starr Delgado’s, Kim Yeagley’s and Anna Pearson’s stories to highlight more diverse perspectives in plumbing.
Historic Post Office Temporarily Relocated for New Mixed-Use Project
ENR Construction
MARCH 3, 2022
Contractors in Burlingame, Calif., are wrapping up a tricky maneuver to move an historic 1940s post office approximately 120 ft from its current location to make room for the construction of an underground parking structure directly beneath the building’s footprint. .
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
[VIDEO] Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina
Business Facilities
MARCH 3, 2022
Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in Charleston, S.C. As a convergence of people, place and programming, Camp Hall delivers thoughtful infrastructure and logistical features that empower people — and business — to thrive.
Federal Indictment Alleges Ex-Illinois House Speaker Sought Payoffs From Project Developers
ENR Construction
MARCH 3, 2022
A developer who hired former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's law firm cooperated with the federal probe that resulted in 22-count indictment filed March 2.
Are Vinyl Gloves Oil Resistant?
Work Gearz
MARCH 3, 2022
Vinyl gloves were the favorites before the arrival of nitrile gloves since they were the cheapest alternative for people who had a latex allergy. Then, the FDA started raising concerns about the use of vinyl gloves in the healthcare sector. This guide, however, isn’t about which of the two gloves, vinyl or nitrile, is better. Instead, it will shed light on many qualities (even cons) of vinyl gloves. .
Feds Allege Ex-Illinois House Speaker Sought Project Developer Payoffs
ENR Construction
MARCH 3, 2022
Developer forced to hire Michael Madigan's law firm cooperated with the federal probe that resulted in 22-count indictment filed March 2.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Coning of Wheels in Railway – Objective | Theory | Advantage & Disadvantage
Learn Civil Engineering
MARCH 3, 2022
Coning of Wheels in Railway The wheel of the locomotive is in the shape of a frustum this phenomenon is called coning of wheels. As we see the wheels of our cars are flat and they can cut any turn easily as the wheel of the wheels can be turned easily but in the case […].
Design Firm Cowi Quits 'Risky' Mid-East, Africa Markets
ENR Construction
MARCH 3, 2022
Danish engineer says it will complete arbitration of claim against Oman in consulting dispute related to work on Muscat International Airport.
Home Prices Hit Double Digit Yearly Growth
Pro Builder
MARCH 3, 2022
Home Prices Hit Double Digit Yearly Growth. ldeakins. Thu, 03/03/2022 - 10:15. Record high home prices are here for the long haul, especially after significant gains in February. The national median home list price reached a new record high of $392,000 in February, a 12.9% year-over-year increase and a staggering 26.6% gain since February 2020, according to Realtor.com.
What Is Vaulted Ceiling | 11 Different Types of Vaulted Ceiling | Advantages and Disadvantages Vaulted Ceilings | Vaulted Ceiling Cost
CivilJungle
MARCH 3, 2022
What Is Vaulted Ceiling? In the architectural or construction terms, when in a roof beneath and above on a wall, a self-supporting arch is constructed, then it is called a vaulted ceiling. In the construction , the vaulted ceiling traced for the first time in the Neolithic village in Crete, approximately seven thousand years ago, but it is constructed roughly.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Here Are the Best and Worst Housing Markets for Growth and Stability in 2022
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MARCH 3, 2022
Here Are the Best and Worst Housing Markets for Growth and Stability in 2022. ldeakins. Thu, 03/03/2022 - 10:22. The Sun Belt region is the latest epicenter of growth in a volatile housing market. Home prices rose by an average of 17% throughout 2021, and the first months of 2022 saw gains at a similar pace as rising rates from the Federal Reserve sustained high demand.
Pilot Study Links Toxic Metal Dust at Home to Worksite Practices
ENR Construction
MARCH 3, 2022
A new study found higher levels of certain toxic metals in construction workers' homes and found ways to reduce the risk of carrying them.
Rumor wasn't a rumor - B.I.M. After Dark Conversation
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MARCH 3, 2022
I just wrapped up my conversation with Jeff, The Revit Kid on his B.I.M After Dark livestream. It was nice to chat about Revity stuff with Jeff and I hope it was interesting enough for those that attended and watch later. Jeff's done great work with his channel and B.A.D products as well as his legacy of The Revit Kid blogging. His passion for it is self evident.
The luxurious hardwood alternative featured in TNAH 2022
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The luxurious hardwood alternative featured in TNAH 2022. kcichowicz. Thu, 03/03/2022 - 07:37. Empower waterproof LVP offers builders a premium hardwood visual with less hassle, faster installation times and better performance. See it in action here in the 2022 New American Home. Flooring. sponsored.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
West Virginia Agencies Win ENR MidAtlantic Owner of the Year Honor
ENR Construction
MARCH 3, 2022
The West Virginia Dept. of Transportation (WVDOT) and Dept. of Highways (WVDOH) have been honored with the 2022 ENR MidAtlantic Owner of the Year Award.
Tech-Enabled Home Builder Veev Closes on $400M in New Funding
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Tech-Enabled Home Builder Veev Closes on $400M in New Funding. ldeakins. Thu, 03/03/2022 - 10:18. The California company is doing its part to solve a nationwide housing crisis, one prefab project at a time. Veev, a San Mateo, California-based real estate developer turned prefab home builder, recently announced that it has raised a $400 million Series D that pushes the company to “unicorn status,” TechCrunch reports.
Flap Continues Over FHWA Memo on IIJA Highway Priorities
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MARCH 3, 2022
Transportation Sec. Buttigieg defends guidance document before committee as Rep. Capito criticizes it.
What Biden’s Supreme Court Pick Could Mean for the Housing Market
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MARCH 3, 2022
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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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