Mon.Jun 28, 2021

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Composite, Alloy, or Steel Toe Boots: Which One is More Comfortable?

Work Gearz

For a long time now, I have been a part of the disputing discussion about which type of toe cap is the most comfortable to be in between composite, alloy, or steel, when it comes to work boots. After doing extensive research on this I have come to realize that composite, alloy, and steel toe caps each have their strengths and weaknesses. However, when it comes to the comfort factor – composite toe work boots are the clear winner here because they are lightweight, plus they can be worn during bot

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Construction Sector to Face Further Material Cost Hikes

The Constructor

Based on Turner & Townsend’s latest UK Market Intelligence Report, the construction industry needs to be prepared for continued price pressures.

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Maine’s Children’s Museum & Theater’s moves into new location that doubles its size

BD+C

The Children’s Museum & Theater of Maine (CMTM) officially opened last Thursday, June 24, in its new 30,000-sf location at Thompson’s Point along the Fore River in Portland.

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How to Protect Freshly Placed Concrete During Curing?

The Constructor

The protection of freshly placed concrete, especially in the first 12-24 hours after its placement, is critical. This is because of the initial.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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Maine’s Children’s Museum & Theatre moves into new location that doubles its size

BD+C

The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM) officially opened last Thursday, June 24, in its new 30,000-sf location at Thompson’s Point along the Fore River in Portland.

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MiraCosta Community College to receive new Chemistry and Biotechnology Building

BD+C

MiraCosta Community College is set to receive a new HED-designed Chemistry and Biotechnology laboratory building. Situated on the northeast quadrant of the Oceanside Campus, the $37.4 million project will include 24,000 sf of STEM instructional space that will feature new chemistry labs and 40-person, flexible classrooms. The building will provide a new, expanded home for the college’s Biotechnology Program.

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Types of Levelling in Surveying

CivilSeek

Civil Engineering: Standards of Leveling Utilized in Surveying There are different types of levels used in surveying for the level difference of points measurement. Read more ?. The post Types of Levelling in Surveying appeared first on CivilSeek.

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Engineers Piece Together Champlain Towers Probable Collapse Sequence

ENR Construction

Structural engineers have pieced together the probable sequence of the fatal progressive collapse of part of the 12.5-story Champlain Towers South residential condominium in Surfside, Fla., but the trigger remains a mystery.

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North Carolina: Apple Picks Research Triangle Park for $1B Campus

Business Facilities

Apple's new North Carolina campus is expected to create 3,000 new jobs in machine learning, artificial intelligence and software engineering. - Read: North Carolina: Apple Picks Research Triangle Park for $1B Campus at BusinessFacilities.com.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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Airlines’ Approval Clears New Pittsburgh Terminal for Takeoff

ENR Construction

Originally scheduled to begin construction in April 2020, the terminal was temporarily grounded along with the rest of the U.S. commercial aviation industry by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Pace Industries Relocates HQ To Michigan

Business Facilities

Die casting manufacturer Pace Industries will invest nearly $2 million to move its headquarters from Arkansas to Novi, MI, creating more than 60 high-wage jobs. - Read: Pace Industries Relocates HQ To Michigan at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Local and state building energy performance standards aim to curb climate change

BD+C

State and municipal building standards aimed at driving building energy performance and reducing carbon emissions have teeth and will force building owners to retrofit their properties.

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How To Use Construction Checklist To Increase Efficiency

CivilSeek

There are professions or just ordinary, mundane tasks that require some form of optimization. Nevertheless, it is necessary, especially when the job is a. Read more ?. The post How To Use Construction Checklist To Increase Efficiency appeared first on CivilSeek.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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How to Repair Tear in Work Boots? (Fast and Affordable)

Work Gearz

We all know that the longer we wear our work boots, the more comfortable they are. But with time, they tend to get cracks, tears and holes in them because of which they sometimes start to leak. But wait, have you already decided to throw them away? Before you take that harsh step, we have got a perfect guide to repair that tear in your boots. The torn area of the boots can be sealed from inside using a broad and strong cello tape and then applying strong shoe glue like Shoe Goo , Gorilla Glue an

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Earthen Floors with Sukita Reay

Natural Building

A step by step tutorial on making an earthen floor, sourced from a mix of materials, such as clay, sand, and straw, similar to cob and adobe. In this video you’ll see construction of an on-grade floor (sealed with oil), along with its foundation (insulated with pumice). Sukita Reay, author of Earthen Floors , demonstrates how it is done. For a lot more information check out Sukita’s website – [link].

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Housing Boom Leaves Small Contractors Behind

Pro Builder

Housing Boom Leaves Small Contractors Behind. cbroderick. Mon, 06/28/2021 - 09:32. Though the housing market faces intense demand, smaller contractors are not reaping the benefits that production builders are. With supply chain disruptions and record-high building materials prices, larger builders can protect themselves from price volatility while smaller ones cannot, says Robert Dietz, chief economist at the National Association of Home Builders.

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Do Flat Feet Get Used to Wearing Logger Boots?

Work Gearz

Flat feet is a condition which is also known as “fallen arches”! In flat footed people, the base of the toe area tends to be larger than normal people. Due to this, flat footed people tend to buy larger sized boots and shoes in order to accommodate the large toe area ultimately leading to discomfort while walking with the incorrect boot size. Therefore, if you have flat feet, you should neither buy boots that have too little or too much arch support because in both cases the condition will only

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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!

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Material Issues Spark Interest in Building Innovations

Pro Builder

Material Issues Spark Interest in Building Innovations. cbroderick. Mon, 06/28/2021 - 09:47. Exploring the use of alternative methods and materials, such as structural insulated panels and modular construction, has been one way some builders have responded to elevated lumber prices. MiTek, a new modular construction firm backed by Warren Buffet, aims to further streamline modular construction by giving contractors the parts to assemble on-site rather than sending full modules.

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Can You Use Vegetable Oil on Leather Boots?

Work Gearz

I can safely assume that we all own at least one pair of leather boots. They are a good investment for being very durable and comprise of several essential features. They protect our feet from injuries, keep us warm, and to top it all they make us look good. And, like everything else we own, even our leather boots need to be taken care of from time to time to extend their life span.

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Study Says Colorado's Housing Crisis Requires Urgent Action

Pro Builder

Study Says Colorado's Housing Crisis Requires Urgent Action. cbroderick. Mon, 06/28/2021 - 09:53. A new housing development white paper says Colorado is on the cusp of a severe affordable housing crisis and easing construction regulations may be one of the only ways to respond. Common Sense Institute, a nonprofit focused on protecting and promoting Colorado’s economy, released a white paper on Friday co-written by a public housing authority director and a former HUD administrator outlining the i

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What Does a Black Hard Hat Mean? (Explained)

Work Gearz

The color codes of hard hats signify the profession that they are worn in. Hard hats come in different colors and each color signify a particular profession. For example, a white hard hat is worn by site managers and vehicle marshals, an orange hard hat is worn by signalers and slingers and blue hard hats are worn by visitors. Likewise, a black hard hat is worn by site supervisors in the construction industry.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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!

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Chicago Transit Untangles a Traffic Knot

ENR Construction

The largest project in Chicago Transit Authority history brings a modern aesthetic to the north side and creates a bridge over a traffic choke point that's frustrated riders for decades.

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ENR Midwest Top Contractors Persevere Through Pandemic Year

ENR Construction

The Midwest's Top Contractors nearly reached their 2019 record, despite dealing with COVID-19 delays and shutdowns. Many played key roles in their communities.

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Clayco Leads, Delivers for Demanding Clients

ENR Construction

The top contractor in the Midwest by revenue led the industry during the pandemic. .

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Wood Group to Pay $177M to Settle US, UK, Brazilian Bribery Charges

ENR Construction

The case centers on activities of subsidiary Amec Foster Wheeler several years before Wood acquired it.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!