CivilJungle
OCTOBER 19, 2020
What Is Hempcrete? Hempcrete is a bio-composite that is made from the inner wood core of the hemp plant and mixed with the lime and other natural materials. It is also known as hemp-concrete. Hemp is a plant that grown without any use of plant protection chemicals. It required a very little amount of water and it will also help to contribute to the agricultural regeneration of soil.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Locations are nurturing startup ecosystems with access to skilled labor, angel investors, higher ed resources and an affordable quality of life that is attracting talent. - Read: Startup Ecosystems: Seeding The Land With Startups at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Kenworth has announced the launch of the Kenworth T680E, the company’s first-ever Class 8 battery-electric model. The zero-emission Kenworth T680E, now available for order from Kenworth dealers in the United States and Canada, will enter into production in 2021.
BD+C
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Upon Valle Wood's completion, it became the largest commercial building of solid timber in Norway. Timber was selected due to its low carbon footprint and for providing a stable, energy-saving indoor climate. The building spans seven floors and is located in Hovinbyen, a rapidly developing area that is one of the hubs in Oslo’s next major urban development project.
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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.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Latin American food and condiment company Goya Foods will expand manufacturing and distribution capacity at its Brookshire, TX facility. - Read: Goya Foods Investing $80M In Texas Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 19, 2020
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation's (ELFF) October 2020 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry reported confidence in the equipment finance market is 55.0, easing from the September index of 56.5 and steady with pre-Covid index levels.
BD+C
OCTOBER 19, 2020
1. Lower-cost metros continue to outperform pricey gateway markets, Yardi Matrix reports (Yardi Matrix). "But year-over-year multifamily trendline remained negative at -0.3%, unchanged from July.".
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Buildots, a construction technology startup, is developing an image recognition system that monitors every detail of an ongoing construction project and flags delays or errors automatically.
BD+C
OCTOBER 19, 2020
The NEXT Coalition, a group of four major contractors, has chosen five pilot projects to fight COVID-19 challenges on jobsites. The coalition, composed of Black & Veatch, DPR Construction, Haskell, and McCarthy, selected GoContractor, Kwant.ai, Smartvid.io, Opal, and Versatile to develop the first projects. NEXT is evaluating 58 other projects and still welcoming new submissions.
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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.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Cummins Inc. says its 2021-model heavy-truck diesels will deliver greater fuel economy and offer extended oil-drain intervals than current engines. In a virtual press conference on Oct.
BD+C
OCTOBER 19, 2020
The fourth quarter of the year is usually the time when architects review how many CEU credits they have, and how many more they need to fulfill their requirements for the year. Tradeshows and conferences are typically popular avenues where architects go to get their credits, and for good reason. It gives them a few days away from the office to immerse themselves in new technologies, trends and products.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 19, 2020
If Rates Are Low Why Are Home Prices Rising? mbeirne. Mon, 10/19/2020 - 12:32. Homebuyers counting on a coronavirus discount never saw one as selling prices rose by double-digit rates. . The combination of what could be the lowest mortgage rates of our lifetimes, a paucity of inventory, and a desperate rush of buyers has resulted in median home list prices hitting new records.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 19, 2020
The Capitol Crossing Highway, Deck, Bridge and Garage project restores Pierre L’Enfant’s original 1791 master plan for the capital city.
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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
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in Charleston, S.C. As a convergence of people, place and programming, Camp Hall delivers thoughtful infrastructure and logistical features that empower people — and business — to thrive. - Read: BF Location Video: Camp Hall 2020 – A Next Generation Commerce Park at BusinessFacilities.com.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 19, 2020
The $263.3-million highway, deck, bridge and garage project restores Pierre L’Enfant’s original 1791 master plan for the capital city.
Work Gearz
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Have you ever felt frustrated while shopping for shoes or clothes and not finding the right one for yourself? I can understand, it is quite problematic, especially if you are attached with that particular item. One of the frequently faced problems by workers is that they are not always able to find the appropriate shape they want for their steel toe boots.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 19, 2020
The Burbs Are Changing. mbeirne. Mon, 10/19/2020 - 12:37. Think suburb and the images conjured probably would be long driveways, spacious lawns, no sidewalks, and locations that call for long car rides to the big box mall. Architects June Williamson and Ellen Dunham-Jones have co-authored a book due out in December highlighting 32 projects across the country that flip that notion like a minivan.
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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.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 19, 2020
High court review of challenged $3.6B in milcon funding for barriers could take until mid 2021; election outcome will become key.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Remote Workers Expect to Be Remote Even With a Vaccine. mbeirne. Mon, 10/19/2020 - 12:43. Sixty-one percent of respondents in a National Association of Home Builders survey who currently work from home expect to continue doing so full-time or part-time even if and when a COVID-19 vaccine is available. . The poll of more than 17,000 adults showed that 29% currently work from home. .
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Gen Z Is Buying in these 10 Cities. mbeirne. Mon, 10/19/2020 - 12:46. Salt Lake City, Utah is a magnet for Gen Z home buyers, the population group born after 1996. The burgeoning tech hub on the edge of the Rocky Mountains attracted they greatest amount of mortgage requests from people between 18 and 23 from the beginning of the year through Oct. 1, according to Lending Tree. .
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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!
BD+C
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 19, 2020
August Was Robust for Single-Family Permits. mbeirne. Mon, 10/19/2020 - 12:49. Single-family permits during the first eight months of the year rose 6.9% with most of the gains posted in the Midwest, South, and West regions. Simultaneously, permits for multifamily construction saw a perhaps pandemic induce decline of 6.2% compared with the comparable 2019 year-to-date period.
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