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Tackling Construction’s Biggest Human Resources Challenges

Construction Business Owner

Tackling Construction’s Biggest Human Resources Challenges. Get the top tips for HR success from experts in construction & contracting. Greg Ragsdale. Thu, 12/02/2021 - 14:34. When your human resources (HR) processes are automated and streamlined, you have the ability address higher-touch and more strategic needs for your company. Utilizing technology to track applicants, onboard new employees, track time and attendance, and deliver training provides you the time to do so.

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What Is Kitchen Triangle | Kitchen Work Triangles | Kitchen Triangle Dimensions | Kitchen Work Triangle Rules

Civiconcepts

What Is The Kitchen Work Triangle? One concept you can use to create a more efficient layout in your kitchen is the “Kitchen Triangle“ The three points of the triangle … What Is Kitchen Triangle | Kitchen Work Triangles | Kitchen Triangle Dimensions | Kitchen Work Triangle Rules Read More ».

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Buyer Demand Remains High Into the Winter as Investors Stir Up Competition

Pro Builder

Buyer Demand Remains High Into the Winter as Investors Stir Up Competition. ldeakins. Thu, 12/02/2021 - 10:12. Why some buyers are making a market comeback at the end of the year. In a typically dormant season for home buying, consumers and investors are just as active as they were in the spring, pushing demand to new record highs while active listings steadily decline, The Washington Post reports.

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New Mexico: Intel Plans $3.5 Billion Expansion In Rio Rancho

Business Facilities

Semiconductor giant Intel will create 700 high-wage jobs at its chip fab in Sandoval County, New Mexico. The post New Mexico: Intel Plans $3.5 Billion Expansion In Rio Rancho appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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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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Top Starts of New York and New Jersey: Get on ENR New York's 2021 List!

ENR Construction

For this year's ENR New York Top Starts editorial feature, the ranking is determined by contract value of the top construction projects that broke ground between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2021, in New York or New Jersey.

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Feds Allow Portions of Controversial Houston Highway Project to Resume

ENR Construction

Federal transportation officials will allow sections of the controversial $10 billion effort to reconstruct I-45 through downtown Houston while continuing to assess possible Civil Rights and environmental violations.

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Prefabricated Straw Panels

Natural Building

Tightly packed straw in prefabricated rectangular wooden wall frames are being assembled for housing in various places in Europe and Russia. Once the frames are assembled the walls can be lime-rendered. These houses perform well under resistance tests. Straw is available in abundance, is sustainable, has a low carbon footprint, can build strong and durable buildings that further cut emissions by reducing heat loss, and is not associated with the air and noise pollution.

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Tornado-Resistant Building Design Premieres in ASCE 7-22

ENR Construction

American Society of Civil Engineers' bible on design contains first-ever provisions on tornado loads, but only for certain building types.

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Booming Boise Market Attracts National Builders

Pro Builder

Booming Boise Market Attracts National Builders. ldeakins. Thu, 12/02/2021 - 10:22. How one LA builder is working to meet local demand. Boise’s active housing market is seeing an influx of national home builders rushing to meet a recent rise in local demand. KB Home, a Los Angeles building company, is now the fifth-largest homebuilder by closings and seventh-largest by revenue to enter the Boise market, according to the Idaho Statesman. .

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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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To Take Advantage of Infrastructure Bill Opportunities, Contractors Should Manage Data Better

ENR Construction

Contractors will need to better plan and keep track of project information to utilize the stream of revenue made available by the infrastructure bill.

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New California Duplex Law Permits Development in Residential Neighborhoods

Pro Builder

New California Duplex Law Permits Development in Residential Neighborhoods. ldeakins. Thu, 12/02/2021 - 10:26. Many cities are pushing opposing regulations—with some testing the limit of what’s allowed. Senate Bill 9, a California law scheduled to take effect January 1, will allow multi-unit housing in neighborhoods previously reserved for single-family homes, but some cities are fighting back with new restrictions.

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Feds Allow Controversial Houston Highway Project to Partly Resume

ENR Construction

Transportation officials will allow some work on $10 billion I-45 reconstruction through downtown Houston while it assesses possible civil rights and environmental violations.

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“Project Superintendent” Training Program Aims to Help Home Builders Pass Inspections

Pro Builder

“Project Superintendent” Training Program Aims to Help Home Builders Pass Inspections. ldeakins. Thu, 12/02/2021 - 10:30. The Orange County Division of Building Safety announces its construction safety program. A 14-session training program called “Project Superintendent” aims to help construction superintendents pass inspections, but sessions are open to the public for those who want to learn more about the Florida Building Code and Orange County Division of Building Safety’s inspection process

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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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DeFazio, Key House Lawmaker on Infrastructure Issues, Won't Run for Re-election

ENR Construction

Committee chair has played a role on highways, transit, water and rail legislation.

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5 Must-Hear Construction Podcast Episodes from 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Jobsites aren’t the only loud places in construction; the ecosystem of construction technology produces a lot of noise too. It can be difficult to cut through what’s real, what’s hype, and what can actually help you improve how your team gets their work done. That’s partly why we decided to launch Autodesk’s Digital Builder podcast and share stories from ambitious leaders from across the construction industry. .

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Construction Cost Management 101

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Your ultimate guide to construction cost management, and how to improve it. Tracking costs and monitoring risk while keeping a job on budget can be one of the biggest hurdles to any building project. Finding ways to do all of these things efficiently makes a huge difference when it comes to delivering a project on time and on budget. One of the most important efficiencies you can create to best position yourself for good project outcomes is fine-tuning your cost management process.