Contractor Bookkeeping

APRIL 30, 2021

You started your contracting company to have fun, be your own boss and do the work you love. Now you are overwhelmed with paperwork, and the fun is gone! One of the biggest struggles construction business owners deal with is the overwhelming amount of paper they have to organize as part of their everyday tasks. Invoices, receipts, bills, contracts, client records, pay applications, insurances, licenses - are just among the few in the seem to be never-ending "etc.".

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The Constructor

APRIL 30, 2021

An on-site wastewater treatment system (OWTS) includes four major stages; identifying the source of wastewater, collection and storage of wastewater,

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Business Facilities

APRIL 30, 2021

Funding from the Rebuild Illinois capital plan will establish two cutting-edge training academies to prepare workers for future jobs, boost investment in downstate communities. - Read: Illinois Invests $15M In Advanced Manufacturing Training Academies at BusinessFacilities.com.

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The Constructor

APRIL 30, 2021

The United States’ economy largely depends on its vast infrastructure network, ranging from bridges and roads to airports, ports, and freight rail.

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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.

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BD+C

APRIL 30, 2021

In the recent U.S. Construction Pipeline Trend Report released by Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the close of Q1‘21, New York City continues to hold the lead amongst U.S. markets for the most projects in the U.S. construction pipeline with 145 projects/24,762 rooms. Other U.S. markets that follow are Los Angeles with 144 projects/23,994 rooms, Dallas with 135 projects/16,260 rooms, Atlanta with 132 projects/18,264 rooms, and Orlando with 98 projects/17,536 rooms.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 30, 2021

Images courtesy Rockfon. by Gary Madaras, PhD. Preventing noise from transmitting between enclosed rooms is important in buildings. A conversation between a doctor and patient in a medical exam room, or between a lawyer and client in an office, should be confidential. People in adjacent rooms should not be able to listen to the private information being exchanged.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 30, 2021

Better Wood: Overcoming the Limitations of Structural Wood Products. ibush. Fri, 04/30/2021 - 11:17. With its high strength-to-weight ratio, wood makes for an awesome structural material. But because of its limitations—fire performance and moisture sensitivity among them—it sometimes needs help to perform at its best. Manufacturers have been doing their part for decades, and more help is on the way from academia: Montana State University (MSU) recently announced it is currently engaged in a stud

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BD+C

APRIL 30, 2021

In ambulatory facility design, human interaction and empathy are more important than ever. For years, designers and healthcare institutions have been working together to improve the patient experience, including significant focus on the registration and waiting process. However, delivering care in the COVID era has highlighted why changes are imperative.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 30, 2021

Brand, market access, and talent are among the numerous advantages Canada enjoys amid the reshaping of global supply chains. - Read: Canada: Your Investment Destination For Supply Chain Resiliency at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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.

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BD+C

APRIL 30, 2021

Nerd Street Gamers, an esports infrastructure company, has selected Populous to lead its national rollout of Localhost gaming centers. The concept is a first of its kind that will bring localized gaming centers, which are open to the public, to cities across the country. The rollout will start with the flagship campus dubbed “The Block.”.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 30, 2021

School districts still have unmet indoor air quality needs and face numerous challenges related to costs and outdated building infrastructure, as well as confusion over conflicting guidance from different groups, reports a study from a USGBC center.

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Stok

APRIL 30, 2021

Watch Net Impact’s talk with Atlassian, Steelcase, and the Carbon Disclosure Project on how industry leaders are driving climate action through Science Based Targets, hosted by Stok’s Boris Gamazaychikov. The post Video: Business Case for Science Based Targets appeared first on Stok.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 30, 2021

EXPAL USA's CEO, Steve Dart talks about their successful new Texas location in the Texarkana region. See why so many companies are saying yes to a new location at TexAmericas Center?. - Read: BF Location Video: TexAmericas Center Case Study Expal USA at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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?

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Natural Building

APRIL 30, 2021

Good Earth Gobal’s latest crowdfunding campaign was successful, and together with the New Zealand non-profit organization Golden Bay Friends of Nepal they were able to come up with the entire budget for a house for the widow Dipa and her daughters. They completed the Earthbag house with an attached kitchen, and are now waiting for the plaster to dry so they can paint it.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 30, 2021

Healthy Increase of Listings Could Be on the Horizon. cbroderick. Fri, 04/30/2021 - 09:34. A new survey by Realtor.com found a significant share of homeowners plan to list their homes this year. The online survey asked nearly 4,000 people about their purchasing and selling plans, with 10% of current homeowners saying they have plans to list in 2021.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 30, 2021

Mark Carter, a 61-year-old construction veteran, was fatally struck by a subcontractor's dump truck on April 28.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 30, 2021

Farm Storage Metamorphosizes Into the ‘Caterpillar’ Housing Development. cbroderick. Fri, 04/30/2021 - 09:38. During World War II, the U.S. Navy developed a prefab housing structure deemed the Quonset hut. Today, those huts are used for storage on farms, but the arched steel structures are now designed as sleek, nature-focused apartment buildings in Detroit.

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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.

Contractors

ENR Construction

APRIL 30, 2021

Federal court pact settles litigation over surveying error on completed $206M segment of long running $4.5B Washington state bridge replacement and interstate connection program.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 30, 2021

Prep for Future Demand Through Pre-Wiring for Electric Vehicle Charging. cbroderick. Fri, 04/30/2021 - 09:46. There are several home features growing in popularity that are likely to become the norm in 10 to 20 years, such as electric vehicles. Homes are meant to last decades, and getting ahead of the curve by pre-wiring for electric vehicle charging can set both you and your homebuyers up for success, suggests the National Association of Home Builders.

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Contractor Magazine

APRIL 30, 2021

Virtual conference showcased the value of a cross-disciplinary approach.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 30, 2021

Seniors Continue Working the Most in These 10 Metros. cbroderick. Fri, 04/30/2021 - 09:51. The traditional retirement age of 65 does not apply to a large chunk of the American population, says SmartAsset. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 33.2% of workers aged between 65 and 74 and 11.8% of those 75 and older will remain in the workforce.

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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!

Contractors

ENR Construction

APRIL 30, 2021

The months ahead are expected to generate plenty of legislative and regulatory actions with major impact for the construction sector

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Pro Builder

APRIL 30, 2021

Installing In Drawer Outlets is Now Easier than Ever Before. kcichowicz. Fri, 04/30/2021 - 10:25. Docking Drawer is known for creating safe, leading-edge in drawer outlet solutions – and they have done it again. New for 2021, the 15 amp Blade Series outlets are Docking Drawer’s first fully unified line of single sized in-drawer outlets that feature the ability to both charge and power any device in a single solution. .

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ENR Construction

APRIL 30, 2021

The months ahead are expected to generate plenty of legislative and regulatory actions with major impact for construction.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 30, 2021

How This Arizona Luxury Home Builder Is Making a Move to Diversify. ibush. Fri, 04/30/2021 - 08:08. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor. Julie Hancock. Managing director. Camelot Homes. One of Camelot Homes’ strategic challenges has been to find opportunities to diversify its business. For 50 years, the third-generation family-owned and -operated builder in Scottsdale, Ariz., has occupied a high-end luxury market niche by appealing to buyers who don’t want the hassle of a custom build yet want to persona

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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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Pro Builder

APRIL 30, 2021

Current Housing Price Growth 'Not Sustainable'. cbroderick. Fri, 04/30/2021 - 09:29. While the housing market’s boom can be justified, there are a handful of trends resulting from low inventory and high demand that are not sustainable. Years and years of underbuilding, record low interest rates, and new buyer preferences resulting from the pandemic have positioned the market to fall flat in the face of unforeseeable demand.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 30, 2021

Installing In-Drawer Outlets Is Now Easier Than Ever. kcichowicz. Fri, 04/30/2021 - 11:20. Docking Drawer is known for creating safe, leading-edge in-drawer outlet solutions. New for 2021, the manufacturer's 15-amp Blade Series outlets are Docking Drawer’s first fully unified line of single-size in-drawer outlets featuring the ability to both charge and power any device in a single solution.

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