Fri.Jul 09, 2021

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Should I Stay or Should I Grow?

Construction Business Owner

Should I Stay or Should I Grow? Alex Headley. Fri, 07/09/2021 - 07:30. Most construction business owners start with a vision. They have ideals of owning a business that works the way they want it to work. This vision typically resembles a controlled, organized and systemized company with consistent growth and a nice profit. But along the path, rather than grow and profit, their trajectory upward begins to backslide.

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How to Carry Out Anti-Termite Treatment in Existing Buildings?

The Constructor

Anti-termite treatment is a chemical procedure for soil, masonry, wood, and electrical fixtures to provide the building with a chemical barrier.

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Component-based model for interim housing completes in Downtown Los Angeles

BD+C

The Hilda L. Solis Care First Village (HSCFV), a new component-based model for interim housing, has completed construction in Downtown Los Angeles. The project met a highly aggressive schedule while also meeting the individual and social needs of the residents.

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Consequences Of Avoiding Your Construction Bookkeeping

Contractor Bookkeeping

If you ask 100 business owners what they like least about running a business, the chances are good that bookkeeping will rank high on the list. It's an annoying and frustrating chore that takes up much time and is easy to put off until tomorrow. Moreover, Construction Companies have unique bookkeeping needs. Some bookkeepers and bookkeeping systems may cost you more than they are worth in salary, fees, and loss profits because you cannot get QuickBooks reports and financial reports when you need

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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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The port of the future: Secure, sustainable, and welcoming

BD+C

Defining the “port of the future” isn’t easy. Designing one is even more challenging. On an average day—before the pandemic—more than 350,000 vehicles, 135,000 pedestrians, and 30,000 trucks passed through US border crossings with Mexico and Canada. Those border crossings simultaneously are a welcoming environment for guests and returning citizens and a beacon of safety and security.

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MojoDesk creates a new solution for managing open office distractions

BD+C

MojoDome, the newest offering from MojoDesk, is a new adjustable privacy pod and standing desk bundle meant to help ease the return of employees to the open office. With a footprint that is the same as a typical open office desk, the electric sit-to-stand MojoDome doesn’t require extra space or buildouts to use. MojoDome can be used for both sitting and standing and is raised or lowered via a button on the front of the desk.

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The Current State of Construction Job Openings

Pro Builder

The Current State of Construction Job Openings. cbroderick. Fri, 07/09/2021 - 10:27. The hot housing market remains in a 299,000 worker deficit, according to May data from the BLS Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. The National Association of Home Builders says job hiring remained strong with a 4.2% hiring rate, but it’s nothing compared to May 2020’s 10.3% hiring rate that came after the highest layoff rate in April 2020.

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LPA Architects' STEM high school post-occupancy evaluation

BD+C

LPA Architects conducted a post-occupancy evaluation, or POE, of the eSTEM Academy, a new high school specializing in health/medical and design/engineering Career Technical Education, in Eastvale, Calif. The POE helped LPA, the Riverside County Office of Education, and the Corona-Norco Unified School District gain a better understanding of which design innovations—such as movable walls, flex furniture, collaborative spaces, indoor-outdoor activity areas, and a student union—enhanced the educatio

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Flight of Stairs | How Many Flights of Stairs Per Floor | Types Of Stairs | How Many Steps In a Flight of Stairs | Two Flight of Stairs | Stairwell

Civiconcepts

Introduction To Flights of Stairs The stair is a set of steps or flights leading from one floor to another floor. It is designed to give simple and quick access … Flight of Stairs | How Many Flights of Stairs Per Floor | Types Of Stairs | How Many Steps In a Flight of Stairs | Two Flight of Stairs | Stairwell Read More ».

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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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Smith College’s newly renovated Neilson Library honors its past as it moves into the future

BD+C

On March 29, Neilson Library, on the Northampton, Mass., campus of Smith College, reopened to students after a four-year, $120 million renovation and expansion that reimagine the library’s 200,000 sf, in the conception of its architectural designer Maya Lin, as an intellectual commons.

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NC Governor Visits Clean Energy Apprenticeship Pilot Program

Business Facilities

Halifax Lighthouse Solar Camp is the first hybrid apprenticeship model of its kind in North Carolina, combining in-class experience with paid job experience through Strata Clean Energy. - Read: NC Governor Visits Clean Energy Apprenticeship Pilot Program at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Drill Rig Accident Kills Engineering Manager, Injures Operator in Philadelphia

ENR Construction

Nighttime mishap proved fatal to a Langan senior geotechnical engineer inspecting work at a downtown pedestrian bridge project

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Digital Transformation is Helping the Construction Industry Future-proof Their Businesses as They Recover from the Pandemic

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction companies across Asia Pacific including Japan (APIJ) in the “acceleration” phase of recovery are most advanced at using technology to future-proof their businesses, the latest research has found. . A recent IDC InfoBrief, sponsored by Autodesk, Road to Recovery: Overcoming COVID-19’s Impact on the Construction Industry with Digital Technologies , surveyed the construction industry across the region and identified three stages of COVID-19 recovery: “response”, “adaptation”, and

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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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In pursuit of acoustical equity

Construction Specifier

Photo © Vincent Lions Photography. by Viken Koukounian, PhD, P.Eng., and Niklas Moeller. Given the intense focus on health and safety as well as the changes in work/life balance precipitated by the COVID-19 outbreak, it is not surprising the pandemic has accelerated the healthy-building movement and the ‘people-first’ mindset spearheaded by standards such as WELL and Fitwel.

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ADA Compliance Ruling Could Mean Changes for Builder Sites

Pro Builder

ADA Compliance Ruling Could Mean Changes for Builder Sites. cbroderick. Fri, 07/09/2021 - 09:58. A recent California federal district court ruling found the accessibility option on a Domino’s pizza website to be ill-fit for those with visually impaired customers. The ruling could impact the website design of home builders, remodelers, developers, and others.

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Philadelphia Drill Rig Accident Kills Engineering Firm Inspector, Injures Operator

ENR Construction

Nighttime accident proved fatal to a Langan senior geotechnical engineer inspecting work at downtown pedestrian bridge project

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It’s a trade secret that saves you money

Pro Builder

It’s a trade secret that saves you money. kcichowicz. Fri, 07/09/2021 - 10:08. Pro builders know the right tool helps you get the job done right and on time. Blind Mark Magnetic Drywall Locator Tools help you get perfect drywall cutouts every time without measuring. That means faster drywall installation without access hole repairs. That’s stress-free building.

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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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Paul Robinson on the Role of ConstructReach in Workforce Development 

Pro Builder

Paul Robinson on the Role of ConstructReach in Workforce Development . ibush. Fri, 07/09/2021 - 07:00. How ConstructReach is taking aim at the construction industry's labor shortage and workforce diversity. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor. Paul and Emily Robinson. ConstructReach. Paul Robinson founded ConstructReach in 2018 to create events and a social network for educating young people, teachers, and parents about opportunities in construction.

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Multigenerational Living a Trend 'That's Here to Stay'

Pro Builder

Multigenerational Living a Trend 'That's Here to Stay'. cbroderick. Fri, 07/09/2021 - 10:12. Living with your in-laws? Many would swiftly deny the offer, but an increasing number of young families are welcoming the idea of their parents and in-laws living together under one roof. The reevaluation of family and priorities resulting in multigenerational living is just another result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Zillow’s Latest Report Dives Deep on Today’s Homeowners

Pro Builder

Zillow’s Latest Report Dives Deep on Today’s Homeowners. cbroderick. Fri, 07/09/2021 - 10:24. Today’s average homeowner is Southern, 56 years old, married, and has some college education. And although demographics, and especially ones as encompassing as homeowners, often change, this has remained consistent for the last several years. That average homeowner lives in a single-family home with three beds, two baths, and 1,725 square feet on average.