Pro Builder
MAY 27, 2021
Could Bamboo Be a Viable Alternative to Lumber? cbroderick. Thu, 05/27/2021 - 10:29. Utah-based builder Concord Homes is ditching traditional lumber and opting for bamboo for new-home construction. The reasoning goes farther than combating rising lumber prices, Concord Homes told KUTV. The builder wanted to use a mix of plywood and bamboo for some time because of its smaller impact on the environment.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 27, 2021
From relaxed mask mandates to cybersecurity to racism on jobsites, here’s a look at some of the stories we were tracking in May.
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The Constructor
MAY 27, 2021
Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are high-performance insulating panels used to construct walls, ceilings, and floors for residential and light.
Pro Builder
MAY 27, 2021
Detroit Housing Revitalization Program Serves as Example for Biden's Plan. cbroderick. Thu, 05/27/2021 - 10:36. A neighborhood revitalization program in Detroit now serves as an example for a proposed housing initiative. In Detroit, many homes in need of repairs remain vacant because renovation costs would exceed the potential selling price. Rehabbed and Ready seeks to end urban decay and low property values by conducting the renovations.
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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.
BD+C
MAY 27, 2021
In this exclusive video interview for HorizonTV, Ryan Mullenix, Design Partner with NBBJ , talks with BD+C 's John Caulfield about a new building in Seattle called The Net that promotes wellness and connectivity. . .
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BD+C
MAY 27, 2021
A multi-disciplinary design team led by Grimshaw, alongside Mott MacDonald, China Aviation Planning and Design Institute (AVIC CAPDI), and Beijing Urban Construction Design and Development Group (BJUCD) has been selected as the winner of a competition for Shenzhen Airport East Integrated Transport Hub.
ENR Construction
MAY 27, 2021
For its commitment to employees and culture, in addition to a strong portfolio of projects and record-breaking backlog, Haydon Building Corp. has been named ENR Southwest’s 2021 Contractor of the Year.
Business Facilities
MAY 27, 2021
Raw material processing and handling company SunCoke Energy will refurbish and upgrade a manufacturing facility in Buchanan County, retaining about 100 jobs. - Read: SunCoke Energy To Invest $50M In Virginia Manufacturing Operation at BusinessFacilities.com.
ENR Construction
MAY 27, 2021
Workers with Kiewit Infrastructure Group race to stabilize a fractured tie girder that forced an indefinite closure of the key Tennessee-Arkansas crossing.
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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.
Pro Builder
MAY 27, 2021
Increases in Asian Households Disguises Inequality. cbroderick. Thu, 05/27/2021 - 10:51. Asian-headed households increased 83% from 2000 to 2019, but it does not represent the great economic divides within the group, says Zillow. The growth of Asian-headed households exceeded Latino- and Black-headed households and is closer in closing the gap with White homeownership rates.
BD+C
MAY 27, 2021
Pittsburgh Mayor William Peduto recently signed an executive order to fight construction fraud , promote worker safety, and protect city tax revenue. The city recently experienced incidents involving unreported cash payments by subcontractors on construction projects. The Construction Fraud Executive Order cracks down on construction companies that commit tax, insurance, and workers’ compensation fraud.
ENR Construction
MAY 27, 2021
Portland-Maine based Ocean Renewable Power Co. Inc. plans to develop tidal energy project in Cook Inlet, Alaska.
Contractor Magazine
MAY 27, 2021
The Wash Station Challenge will be launched online Tuesday, June 1.
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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?
ENR Construction
MAY 27, 2021
ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.
CivilJungle
MAY 27, 2021
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ENR Construction
MAY 27, 2021
White House calls revised proposal's significant increase "encouraging.
ENR Construction
MAY 27, 2021
Contractors restarted retail giant's 3.6-milion-sq-ft Windsor project for second time on May 27 in the wake of eightth incident of a noose at the worksite.
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ENR Construction
MAY 27, 2021
Early results show that revenues last year for the region’s infrastructure contractors were up in most areas, especially for firms located in Salt Lake City, Boise and Denver.
ENR Construction
MAY 27, 2021
Officials are challenging state process in hurricane relief awards after neither local government made the cut, although both contend they bore the brunt of the 2017 storm. Amid the backlash, the Texas General Land Office is now requesting $750 million in direct federal aid for Harris County.
ENR Construction
MAY 27, 2021
Kevin B. Quinn Jr. takes over 8,000-person TransLink, as predecessor Kevin Desmond jumps to U.S.
ENR Construction
MAY 27, 2021
Contractors restarted work again May 27 on a giant Amazon warehouse in Connecticut in the wake of the discovery of another noose at the worksite.
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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!
ENR Construction
MAY 27, 2021
Regenyx LLC is considering constructing a polystyrene reprocessing plant at the Americas Styrenics styrene production plant in St. James.
ENR Construction
MAY 27, 2021
Kevin B. Quinn Jr. takes over TransLink, effective July 19, as predecessor Kevin Desmond is hamed to U.S.
ENR Construction
MAY 27, 2021
The contractor says it saw a 25% decline in injuries after adopting the observation and data system.
ENR Construction
MAY 27, 2021
The contractor notes a 25% decline in injuries after adopting the observation and data system.
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