Construction Business Owner
APRIL 12, 2021
Protect Your Jobsite From with OSHA's Focus Four Hazards. Alex Headley. Mon, 04/12/2021 - 07:30. Construction work is a risk. Each year, the industry is rated as one of the most dangerous jobs in America — and for good reason. Your projects are never the same for more than a few days, materials move, people change shifts and deadlines tighten.
The Constructor
APRIL 12, 2021
The Qinghai–Tibet Railway is a 1,956 km long railway network located between Golmud and Lhasa in China. It is also known as the “heavenly road” as it.
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Construction Business Owner
APRIL 12, 2021
How Your Company Can Land Bigger Fish. Alex Headley. Mon, 04/12/2021 - 07:30. Many contractors still have problems with low margins, cheap competition, the tight economy or customers who won’t pay reasonable prices. These construction companies operate with poor business plans and repeat the same behavior while hoping for better results. However, achieving better results requires fighting for improvement, making change and taking new risks. .
The Constructor
APRIL 12, 2021
Wastewater treatment is the process of treating contaminated water or sewage to an effluent that can be safely dispersed back to the environment or.
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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.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 12, 2021
The Transportation Department is engaging with lawmakers by sending out a spreadsheet filled with specifics in what promises to be a pitched debate over President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan.
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Construction Equipment
APRIL 12, 2021
Donaldson Filter Minder Connect is now available for monitoring fuel filters and engine oil condition on heavy-duty engines. The system components can be install on equipment in minutes, according to the company, and it integrates into existing on-board telematics and fleet-management systems.
Business Facilities
APRIL 12, 2021
Online auto retailer Carvana will invest more than $24 million to establish a new service and distribution facility in the Cincinnati region. - Read: Carvana Plans New Facility In Trenton, OH at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
APRIL 12, 2021
At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, requiems for the office workplace were being held in cities around the world. Working remotely seemed to gain acceptance with every passing day, and companies pondered how much office space they’d need in the future.
Pro Builder
APRIL 12, 2021
Biden Proposes 15% Budget Increase for HUD Aimed at Affordable Housing. cbroderick. Mon, 04/12/2021 - 09:11. President Biden hopes to increase the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s budget by 15%, with funds aimed at boosting affordable housing. If approved, HUD’s funding will be $68.7 billion. It’s a reversal from his predecessor’s attempts to lower HUD’s budget, says Realtor.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.
BD+C
APRIL 12, 2021
The new Classroom Building, designed by LMN Architects, has broken ground at the University of California Santa Barbara. It will be the first new classroom building on campus since 1967. .
Construction Junkie
APRIL 12, 2021
via ARTBA. Each year, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) puts out their annual Bridge Report, which highlights the general state of America’s bridges. Their recently released 2021 report shows a slight decrease in the amount of structurally deficient bridges versus their report in 2020. There are currently 618,000 bridges in the US, according to the ARTBA report, and roughly 45,000 of them have been rated as “structurally deficient,” which is a 1,140 bridge decre
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2021
Sweetened $15.5B offer for Suez propels truce; firms will reach definitive pact on May 14, with $44B in estimated combined global revenue.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 12, 2021
Komatsu Ltd. will celebrate its 100th anniversary on May 13, 2021.
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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?
BD+C
APRIL 12, 2021
Capitol Square Apartments, a six-story infill development designed by KTGY is set to bring 103 income-restricted units for a range of low- and moderate-income households near the Central Business District of Downtown Denver.
Business Facilities
APRIL 12, 2021
German auto parts manufacturer STS Group AG will create 120 jobs and invest $39 million in its new manufacturing facility in Wythe County, VA. - Read: STS Group AG To Establish First U.S. Location In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
APRIL 12, 2021
WoodWorks and Think Wood have released their first Mass Timber Design Manual. The free interactive resource offers a collection of information on topics including mass timber products, design best practices, and taller wood construction and sustainability.
Natural Building
APRIL 12, 2021
Steve Demarest took advantage of the huge boulders covering his land in the Cascade Mountains to build a home that is part cave and part megalith dwelling. The location was originally a cave where his children played, but when they outgrew it, he moved in with his tools and began to craft the rock into a shelter. After an initial excavation, he found the space too small for a cabin so he built a stone hot tub and then continued to push back into the hillside.
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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.
BD+C
APRIL 12, 2021
We shape buildings using iterative computer modeling to create comfortable microclimates that in turn support campus communities. Creating meaningful places that contribute to a network of campus open spaces is a primary objective when we design projects for higher education. At the core of this design challenge is the fundamental relationship between a building and its immediate site.
Pro Builder
APRIL 12, 2021
Will Vaccines Boost Housing Inventory? cbroderick. Mon, 04/12/2021 - 09:08. Pending existing home sales dipped more than 10% from January to February, but Zillow’s president says the market remains hot and could be even hotter in the near future. Harsh winter weather and ever-dropping housing inventory can be to blame for the recent drop in pending home sales.
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2021
An innovative mixed-reality research project confirms a worker-safety paradox.
Pro Builder
APRIL 12, 2021
4 Signs the Housing Market Could Cool Down. cbroderick. Mon, 04/12/2021 - 09:17. Financial services company Jefferies says the current market is poised for a healthy and much-needed slowdown in the near future. Rising home prices, low inventory, rising mortgage rates, and pent-up demand are just some of the factors plaguing the market, but there are four factors that may change that.
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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!
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 12, 2021
A total of 373 companies presented their innovative products at the first all-digital version of the international trade fair.
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2021
Sweetened $15.5B offer for Suez propels truce; firms will reach definitive pact on May 14, with combined global revenue estimated at $44B.
Work Gearz
APRIL 12, 2021
No-iron shirts are often confused with wrinkle-free shirts and can sometimes be avoided by consumers because they are produced with synthetic fabrics or treated with chemical baths. But by avoiding ironing and saving time for other activities, you may want to reconsider, particularly thanks to progress in manufacturing procedures. Of all the shirts we tried on and wore throughout our workday, we recommend the Mizen+Main No-Iron line of shirts because of the continued outstanding performance thro
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2021
A virtual-reality research project exposes a worker-safety paradox.
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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!
Pro Builder
APRIL 12, 2021
Affordability Remains Top Struggle for Buyers. cbroderick. Mon, 04/12/2021 - 08:59. Homebuyers are entering the most competitive spring market in decades, with affordability being the largest hurdle. The national median sale price of a single-family home advanced almost 15% in just the last few months of 2020, says the Associated Press. The median home price sits at $315,900—four times the U.S. median family income of $77,774.
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2021
A virtual-reality research project exposes a worker-safety paradox.
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2021
Cal/OSHA chief Parker named for OSHA Job, transit agency veteran Fernandez selected for FTA.
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