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Proactively Meeting Projected Growth With Community Outreach

Construction Business Owner

Proactively Meeting Projected Growth With Community Outreach. Alex Headley. Mon, 01/24/2022 - 08:10. The skilled labor shortage is nothing new for construction, but as that issue expands to other industries — compounded by supply issues — contractors must look for ways to proactively tackle the shortage and shore up not only their own business plans, but also enrich the industry for the future.

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How to Get Large Group Health Insurance Plans for Contractor Business Employees

Construction Marketing

If you, as an employer, have 1099 employees on your staff from time to time, you may be wondering whether you are required to provide health insurance to them. While you are not legally obligated to offer health plans to these workers, you can still choose to. What is a 1099 Employee? The phrase “1099 employee” generally describes people that act as independent contractors or are “self-employed.

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General Motors Will Invest $154M In New York Electric Motor Facility Upgrade

Business Facilities

GM will renovate its Western New York Lockport Components plant, where it will manufacture electric motor components for electric trucks and SUVs. . The post General Motors Will Invest $154M In New York Electric Motor Facility Upgrade appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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10 Types of Land Survey | What Is Land Surveying | Types of Land Surveyors | Types of Land Surveying

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Before anything gets constructed, a land survey of the construction site is essential for measuring the topography factors, Angle, determining the location of existing infrastructure, establishing the boundaries of your … 10 Types of Land Survey | What Is Land Surveying | Types of Land Surveyors | Types of Land Surveying Read More ».

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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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4 Key Steps Home Builders Can Take To Minimize Lumber Costs in 2022

Pro Builder

4 Key Steps Home Builders Can Take To Minimize Lumber Costs in 2022. ldeakins. Mon, 01/24/2022 - 10:17. By ordering efficiently and making the proper preparations, builders can stay one step ahead of fluctuating lumber prices in the new year. Over the course of the pandemic, lumber prices have fluctuated dramatically, prompting builders to take a more proactive approach when ordering building materials in 2022, according to ECI Software Solutions.

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18 Ways to Maximize Your IBS 2022 ROI (and 10 Things to Avoid)

Pro Builder

18 Ways to Maximize Your IBS 2022 ROI (and 10 Things to Avoid). rbinsacca. Mon, 01/24/2022 - 11:51. Here's how to make the most of your IBS 2022 experience before, during, and after the show. Charlie Scott, Contributing Editor. It's that time of year again—time to prepare for one of the most important events in our industry: the 2022 International Builders’ Show (IBS) taking place Feb. 8-10 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. .

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Moving Trends: Was 2021 The Year Of The Great Relocation?

Business Facilities

HireAHelper migration study reveals 2021 United States moving trends during another year disrupted by COVID-19. The post Moving Trends: Was 2021 The Year Of The Great Relocation? appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Bathroom ‘Must’ or Bust?—Why Some Homeowners Are Ditching the Double Sinks

Pro Builder

Bathroom ‘Must’ or Bust?—Why Some Homeowners Are Ditching the Double Sinks. ldeakins. Mon, 01/24/2022 - 10:32. Once considered luxurious and practical, the shared bathroom vanity is a design preference of days past. The double sink movement offers a practical solution for shared bathroom spaces and can even add value to a home, but according to Realtor.com, not everyone is a fan of the dual vanity.

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Collaboration Yields Funds for Dam Safety and Upgrades

ENR Construction

Hydropower sector participants usually at odds—industry firms, dam safety groups and environmental advocates—now are finding common ground in project funding and new legislation.

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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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Why Would Restaurateurs Use a Ghost Kitchen?

Wolgast Corporation

A ghost kitchen has many benefits for established restaurateurs and caterers looking to expand. Especially in this climate of delivery and take-out. Benefits: Smaller footprint – a ghost kitchen only needs space for meal prep, commercial kitchen equipment, delivery/take-out, and a bathroom for workers. This is significantly less space without the dining, bar, and waiting areas.

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ENR New York Top Young Professionals 2022

ENR Construction

ENR New York is pleased to present the 2022 Top Young Professionals. This year’s group impresses with their continued dedication to learning and industry advancement, their contribution of professional skill and passion to their communities and their support for diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Gen Z May Surpass Millennials in the Homeownership Race—Here’s Why

Pro Builder

Gen Z May Surpass Millennials in the Homeownership Race—Here’s Why. ldeakins. Mon, 01/24/2022 - 10:24. Gen Z is no stranger to adversity, and as a result, the up-and-coming demographic is proving to be much more gung-ho about homeownership than older generations. Compared with Millennials, Gen Zers are more optimistic about homeownership as low interest rates and a flourishing work-from-home culture offer greater affordability and flexibility post-pandemic.

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Ecological Housing in Uganda

Natural Building

Uganda has a deficit of 2.1 million housing units, growing at a rate of 200,000 units a year; by 2030, the deficit is expected to reach three million units. The goal of the Kampala house project is to provide dwellings to middle to lower income families. The team behind the Kampala house project is Marc Thorpe Design, Stage Six, and Echale international.

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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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Tindall Corporation re-aligns to reflect strategic vision

Construction Specifier

Tindall Corporations , one of the largest providers of precast concrete solutions in North America, is excited to announce the organization is officially becoming two distinct business groups: Tindall Building Systems Group and Tindall Infrastructure Group. This change in corporate structure gives Tindall more opportunities for focused growth and enhanced capabilities to influence the changing construction landscape.

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Video: Client Spotlight with Susan Freed, County of San Diego

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The County of San Diego was the first local government in California to develop a Zero Net Energy Portfolio Plan in 2018. Last year, it became the largest county in the U.S. to commit to zero carbon emissions by 2035. Get to know Susan Freed , Project Manager for the County’s Energy and Sustainability Division, as she shares keys to success for zero net energy at scale.

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Spot & Tango Bringing 100 Manufacturing Jobs To Pennsylvania

Business Facilities

Pet health and wellness company Spot & Tango will open its first manufacturing facility in Lehigh County, PA this summer. . The post Spot & Tango Bringing 100 Manufacturing Jobs To Pennsylvania appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Census Bureau Reports Lowest Population Growth on Record in 2021

Pro Builder

Census Bureau Reports Lowest Population Growth on Record in 2021. ldeakins. Mon, 01/24/2022 - 10:27. The U.S. population grew by a mere 0.12% in 2021, but some states showed no signs of slowing. In 2021, the United States population increased by just 393,000 at a growth rate of 0.12%, the lowest since the Census Bureau began collecting data in 1900, The NAHB’s Eye on Housing reports.

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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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Exec Eyes the Future But Still Sticks to His Roots

ENR Construction

A modest house set on an equally modest lot in tiny Pearl River, N.Y., north of New York City, was built in the early 1900s by Fred L. Holt, founder of what became Holt Construction Corp. It still is headquarters for the contracting firm that his grandson now leads.

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Industrial glazing system - walls that will grace your space!

Pro Builder

Industrial glazing system - walls that will grace your space! kcichowicz. Mon, 01/24/2022 - 09:54. We are a manufacturer of glass walls. These simple solutions allow you to separate space, giving it a more unique character. That is why they are widely used in commercial properties and our homes. At Luxahaus LLC we create highly customizable projects that can be perfectly adapted to your design!

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Intel's $20B 'Mega-Site' Is Latest Effort to Boost US Chip-Making

ENR Construction

Company estimates a $100-billion full build-out of the 1,000-acre site near Columbus, Ohio.

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U.S. Sawmill Production Fails to Keep Pace With Housing Demand for Lumber

Pro Builder

U.S. Sawmill Production Fails to Keep Pace With Housing Demand for Lumber. ibush. Mon, 01/24/2022 - 07:00. NAHB Policy Brief | Insufficient production is causing an unprecedented spike in lumber prices as sawmill output fails to keep up with consumer demand and housing starts outpace lumber production. National Association of Home Builders. The residential construction industry faced many challenges in 2021, but none as big as the high price and inconsistent supply of lumber.

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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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Wind Energy Gives Big Push to New England Top Starts

ENR Construction

While many projects across New England remained in a holding pattern with continuing financial uncertainty in another pandemic year, one project finally got out of the gate in 2021 after years of delay. .

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‘Unprecedented’ Rental Conditions Drive Up Prices Across the U.S.

Pro Builder

‘Unprecedented’ Rental Conditions Drive Up Prices Across the U.S. ldeakins. Mon, 01/24/2022 - 10:20. With limited affordability, high demand, and a major supply deficit, the rental market is becoming just as competitive as the housing market. The rental market reported a 5.8% decline in the national vacancy rate at the start of 2022 as growing demand and high prices continue to drive up competition and leave little room for affordability.

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