Contractor Bookkeeping
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Running a construction business isn't exactly a walk in the park. It is hard work but a rewarding journey at the same time, and you can probably attest to this yourself. Sometimes, things also don't go as planned, and you may find your business in financial distress. Suddenly you find yourself falling behind on due dates, suppliers are chasing for payments, and your stress levels are skyrocketing.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
The Benefits Your Firm Can Realize in Employing Remote-Controlled Demo. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 02/05/2021 - 08:56. Change has always been a constant in the construction and demolition industry. Contractors, workers and project managers pushing for safer, more productive solutions have transformed the modern jobsite from a buzzing hive that relied predominantly on manual labor to a streamlined operation dominated by hard-hitting machines.
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Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Construction cost knowledge management is a component of integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. It is required in order to consistently achieve best value repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes. Despite the fact that construction cost knowledge management is a required component for assuring consistent on-time and on-budget project delivery, fewer than 5 per cent of five percent of owners are qualified to address it.
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
In a breakthrough study, researchers at the RMIT University have developed a sustainable way to dispose of face masks by recycling them to make.
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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
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Construction spending in December totaled $1.49 trillion, an increase of 1.0 percent from the pace in November and 5.7 percent higher than in December 2019. But the gains were limited to residential construction, which soared 3.1 percent for the month and 20.7 percent year-over-year.
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Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Buyers Face Tough Conditions as Housing Inventory Drops 43% Annually. cbroderick. Fri, 02/05/2021 - 10:13. If homebuyers are fed up with the rising home prices and low inventory now, the upcoming spring homebuying season could make this season look effortless. January housing inventory dropped 43% compared to January 2020, according to Realtor.com. New listings also tumbled 23% compared to last year.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
In February 1974, a fire destroyed the Maryland Theatre’s original apartment building facade and ground floor theatre entrance, leaving a permanent void along the street fabric in Hagerstown, Md. .
Civiconcepts
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
There are many types of tiles available for use. Ceramic tiles, marble tiles, terracotta tiles, granite tiles, porcelain tiles, Vitrified tiles and many others. Vitrified tiles are also one of the types of tiles used as flooring or cladding. Tiles for Flooring: Flooring comprises the major area in the house. It is necessary to use… Read More » All About VITRIFIED TILES- Know How Are They Different?
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Contractors are laying off workers once they complete projects that began prior to the pandemic, according to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), because private owners and public agencies are hesitant to commit to new construction.
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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.
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Cement PSD and Water Demand. prince.paul. Fri, 02/05/2021 - 13:53. GCP Applied Technologies. February 05, 2021. Cement particle size distribution and water demand. Concrete customers usually prefer cement with a low water demand for economic reasons; they need less cement to achieve the target concrete strength and slump. Cement factors impacting the concrete water demand include: Cement composition, including the presence of supplementary cementitious materials such as fly ash or limestone.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
The Indiana Department of Transportation took the challenges of 2020 and made lemonade out of them in the form of shortened projects and taxpayer savings. This department has invested in state roads and bridges at a high level for years and is ENR Midwest Owner of the Year.
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Cement PSD and Water Demand. prince.paul. Fri, 02/05/2021 - 13:53. GCP Applied Technologies. February 05, 2021. Cement particle size distribution and water demand. Concrete customers usually prefer cement with a low water demand for economic reasons; they need less cement to achieve the target concrete strength and slump. Cement factors impacting the concrete water demand include: Cement composition, including the presence of supplementary cementitious materials such as fly ash or limestone.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Elon Musk and San Bernardino County’s transportation agency began exclusive negotiations this week on construction of an underground people-mover from the Metrolink train station in Rancho Cucamonga to Ontario International Airport.
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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?
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Register for this free webinar and learn about the factors that must be evaluated when choosing the right location for your manufacturing supply chain. - Read: Webinar: Bringing Your Supply Chain Home at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control has published the consent elements and disclosures involved with workplace SARS-CoV-2 testing. SARS-CoV-2 testing may be incorporated as part of a comprehensive approach to reducing transmission in non-healthcare workplaces.
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Shipping and logistics company CMA CGM Group will retain its Norfolk, VA headquarters, and invest $36 million to expand in Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia. - Read: CMA CGM Group Keeping North American HQ In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Sales for the first nine months of its fiscal year, through December 2020, were down 17.2 percent, reported Komatsu, totalling about $14.4 billion. This is down from about $17.3 billion in the same period in 2019. Operating income for the nine-month period dropped by 48.
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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.
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
What Is Estimate? The estimated or anticipated cost of the project is an estimate that is commonly calculated well before the project is taken up. It is important to understand its probable cost , which would be achieved or inferred by calculating, before undertaking any project or scheme. To obtain the expense likely to be expended in the construction of the job or structure, the calculation is prepared by computing or estimating the amounts required and then calculating the cost at reasonable
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Interest in ADUs as a Housing Solution Continues to Grow. cbroderick. Fri, 02/05/2021 - 10:24. The multigenerational living trend accelerated during the pandemic as more adults sought out a way to keep their aging loved ones close and safe. For those who cannot afford or are unable to find a home fit for different generations, accessory dwelling units are becoming a popular solution.
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Bitumen Road Construction. Bitumen road construction consists of different phases that are addressed, such as base course planning , bituminous coat application, bituminous mix placement, rolling and quality control, etc. In various layers, such as the base course, binder course, and surface course, bituminous pavements are constructed. These layers are constructed of various materials and the bituminous pavements have different functions.
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Salary Needed to Afford a Home in the Top 15 Metros. cbroderick. Fri, 02/05/2021 - 10:34. Housing costs are the biggest expense Americans have, with about one-third of the average American salary going toward these. SmartAsset identified the salaries needed in the 15 largest metros to afford an average home payment and not exceed the recommended 36% debt-to-income ratio.
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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!
Work Gearz
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
If you happen to be a professional tradesman or someone who enjoys working on home improvement projects, you know the importance of having the right tools and the right attire for your job. This includes footwear. But for those of us who happen to be born with wide feet, finding the perfect pair of work boots can be a real battle. The marketplace offers an incredible variety of work boots for every conceivable profession and in numerous sizes, colors, and styles.
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Experts Agree Quarantine Affected Homeowners’ Color Choices. cbroderick. Fri, 02/05/2021 - 10:37. Staring at gray walls has become less ideal for homeowners, thanks to the pandemic, experts say. A shift toward earthy and warmer neutrals are where paint and color is headed for 2021, according to Fixr’s annual paint and color trends report. The home improvement resource released its latest report on design-related topics yesterday, which compiled the answers from 68 interior design experts.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Industry's jobless rate improved slightly from December, but was much worse than year-earlier level, BLS reports.
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Sign of the Times: The New American Home 2021. ibush. Fri, 02/05/2021 - 07:00. See how The New American Home 2021 highlights and serves a growing market of luxury urban living. Michele Lerner; photography by Jeffrey A. Davis. The New American Home. Home Design. Custom Home Design. The New American Home. Architects, builders, and designers, like every insider in every industry, are pondering the long-term impact of the pandemic on the way people live , work, and play.
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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!
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
French contractor Vinci Group reports 14% drop in domestic construction revenue last year, while Sweden-based Skanska AB says cost control drove margins up 2.
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Builders Remain Highly Confident in 55-Plus Housing Market. cbroderick. Fri, 02/05/2021 - 10:17. There remains a strong demand for the 55-plus housing market, resulting in builder confidence remaining sky high during the fourth quarter of 2020. Despite the pandemic and builder confidence in this sector dramatically falling in the first quarter of 2020, builder confidence in this sector remains at a record high, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ 55+ Housing Market Index.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
French contractor Vinci Group reports 14% drop in domestic construction revenue last year, while Sweden-based Skanska AB says cost control drove margins up 2.
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