Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 9, 2021

Your Qualities Drive Relationship Quality. Alex Headley. Mon, 08/09/2021 - 07:30. The construction industry is one of the oldest in the world. It began when humans developed the ability to reason: the cognitive ability to draw a conclusion based on the experience or use of tools or other available material. Early humans reasoned that rocks could be transformed and used as a tool, and thus built the first condominiums, then called caves.

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AUGUST 9, 2021

9 1% of FM managers say there’s a gap between the knowledge and skills their team has and what they need to excel. #1 FM managers identify capital planning and compliance & standards as their top training priorities for themselves. #2 FM managers say their teams’ top training needs are leadership skills, strategic planning, emergency management, and communication. #3 FM staff say their top training needs are capital planning, financial management, strategic planning, and compliance & sta

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AUGUST 9, 2021

Global biotech company Amgen will invest $550 million to build a manufacturing facility in Holly Springs, NC. - Read: New Amgen Manufacturing Facility To Create 355 Jobs In North Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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AUGUST 9, 2021

California State University Long Beach (CSULB) has completed the first student housing project on the campus in 34 years. Dubbed the Hillside Gateway building, the project is located on the Northwest side of campus, where Atherton Street and Earl Warren Drive meet. The project also included the construction of the new Housing Administration Office.

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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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Business Facilities

AUGUST 9, 2021

Pet e-commerce company Chewy, Inc. will invest $25M to create a pharmacy fulfillment center in Pittstown Township, PA. - Read: Chewy Expansion Will Create More Than 500 Jobs In Pennsylvania at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 9, 2021

The U.S. Department of Energy's manufacturing partners will conduct Industrial Technology Validation (ITV) projects to speed adoption of clean energy technologies. - Read: Five Manufacturers Picked To Validate Innovative Technologies at BusinessFacilities.com.

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BD+C

AUGUST 9, 2021

Eden House, a 16-story, 111-unit residential tower, is set to rise in the affluent Green Hills community south of Nashville.

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AUGUST 9, 2021

Standard Brick Size and Its Importance Bricks are artificial stones that are usually made up of clay. Bricks are one. Read more.

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AUGUST 9, 2021

3D-Printed Communities, Modular Townhomes: Off-Site Construction Projects Happening Across the Country. cbroderick. Mon, 08/09/2021 - 09:44. Off-site construction methods are nothing new, but new advancements and upcoming housing projects hint at a tech-forward future. Pair that with the pandemic and resulting supply chain shortages and the current climate of home building begs the question, 'How can this be improved?

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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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ENR Construction

AUGUST 9, 2021

The money will reimburse CDOT for most of the $17.6 million in emergency repairs to the highway.

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AUGUST 9, 2021

Pandemic-Related Economic Challenges Disproportionately Impacted Minority Households. cbroderick. Mon, 08/09/2021 - 10:01. A survey of 20,000 adults across 20 major metro areas nationwide found Black, Latino, lower-income, and renter households were more likely to have experienced pandemic-related housing and economic challenges. Zillow conducted the survey in partnership with the National Fair Housing Alliance, and also found these demographics were less likely to report feeling knowledgeable a

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 9, 2021

JetBlue is part of private consortium that will finance the project.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 9, 2021

Adjust it. Hold it. Install it. By Yourself. kcichowicz. Mon, 08/09/2021 - 11:26. Working with heavy objects is a challenge especially when you work alone. The AirShim enables you to shift, plumb, level and align little and big objects like windows, doors, cabinets, and more for precise installations by yourself. It holds up to 300 lbs., slides into 3/32” spaces and expands up to 2 ½” high.

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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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AUGUST 9, 2021

GO ALL IN ON ALUMINUM FENCING. kcichowicz. Mon, 08/09/2021 - 11:36. Athens Residential aluminum fencing is low-maintenance, long-lasting and affordable. Lightweight panels install quickly, and hidden fasteners provides clean lines. It adjusts up to 42 inches for grade changes. The architectural-grade powder coat protects against rust or corrosion for fewer callbacks.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 9, 2021

The Housing Market's Two Biggest Challenges. cbroderick. Mon, 08/09/2021 - 09:53. June marked the third consecutive month of new single-family home sale declines, and the reasons why have spurred debates, says the National Association of Home Builders’ Chief Economist Robert Dietz. New-home sales remained 13.5% higher in June 2021 compared to the previous year, but dropped 6.6% from May 2021 to an annualized rate of 676,000.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 9, 2021

Financial Institutions' Effect on Today's Housing Market. cbroderick. Mon, 08/09/2021 - 09:31. The housing market isn’t just hot for homebuyers—Wall Street banks are throwing their hats into the ring, too. The only difference is these investment firms, banks, and pension funds are mainly unbothered by the rising price tags. Single-family rentals are the target for these financial institutions, as rising home prices keep many buyers from purchasing and instead, looking toward larger suburban home

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 9, 2021

Financial Institutions Affect on Today's Housing Market. cbroderick. Mon, 08/09/2021 - 09:31. The housing market isn’t just hot for homebuyers—Wall Street banks are throwing their hats into the ring, too. The only difference is these investment firms, banks, and pensions funds are mainly unbothered by the rising price tags. Single-family rentals are the target for these financial institutions, as rising home prices keep many buyers from purchasing and instead, looking toward larger suburban home

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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.

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