Fri.Nov 20, 2020

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A Contractor's Guide To Dealing With Customers Who Refuse To Pay

Contractor Bookkeeping

All construction contractors have experienced bad debt's financial pain, which is defined as a customer who refuses to pay no matter what you do. I've been there before, and it will probably happen again in the future. Owning and operating any business, including accounting, means sometimes you provide goods and services and not get paid. When you sat for an exam or a school test and knew the material forwards and backward, it was fast and easy.

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How to Construct a Bored Pile Foundation?

The Constructor

Bored pile foundation or drilled shaft foundation is a commonly used foundation for supporting heavy vertical loads. It transfers the load to the.

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Robots Invade the Const. Site

Construction Equipment

Canvas, a company that has built a robot using artificial intelligence that’s capable of drywalling, has almost as much artistry as a skilled human worker according to an article in Wired.

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How to Construct a Bored Pile Foundation?

The Constructor

Bored pile foundation or drilled shaft foundation is a commonly used foundation for supporting heavy vertical loads. It transfers the load to the.

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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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Why precast concrete is an appealing choice for student housing

BD+C

When it comes to designing and building new student housing, speed is typically of the essence as colleges and universities are eager to get those beds online as quickly as possible. For schools in regions with inclement winter weather, speed takes on additional meaning: getting dried in before cold temperatures and bad weather arrives ensures construction can keep moving forward despite outdoor conditions.

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Disaster Recovery through Job Order Contracting

Pro Builder

Disaster Recovery through Job Order Contracting. rbinsacca. Fri, 11/20/2020 - 14:42. When disaster strikes your community, job order contracting is a reliable, efficient way to fund rebuilding efforts. Sudersan Vassen. Wildfires on the West Coast. Hurricanes in the Southeast. It seems every day another natural disaster is in the news. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), since 2016 through this year, there have been 75 natural disasters causing at least a billion

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Minimum and Maximum Reinforcement Ratio in Different Reinforced Concrete Members

The Constructor

The minimum reinforcement ratio is the lowest possible quantity of steel that should be embedded in structural concrete elements to prevent premature.

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Coating for sustainability

Construction Specifier

All images courtesy Tnemec Company, Inc. by Jennifer Gleisberg, CSI, CDT. When the project team decided to go green during construction, high-performance coatings might not be the first thing on their minds, but maybe they should be. Every high-performance coating system is designed to guard surfaces against corrosion and ultraviolet (UV) light degradation, ultimately extending the life cycle of a building.

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Minimum and Maximum Reinforcement Ratio in Different Reinforced Concrete Members

The Constructor

The minimum reinforcement ratio is the lowest possible quantity of steel that should be embedded in structural concrete elements to prevent premature.

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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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Ferrero Investing $75M In Illinois Expansion

Business Facilities

Ferrero will establish its first North American Chocolate Manufacturing Center at its facility in Bloomington, IL, creating approximately 50 new jobs. - Read: Ferrero Investing $75M In Illinois Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Populous survey shows travelers are ready to return to the airport, with proper protection

BD+C

Global design firm Populous, with Qualtrics, has released the results of a national survey that can help owners and operators of airports understand how COVID-19 has influenced passengers’ expectations and fears during travel. . With responses from nearly 2,200 people age 18+ who have taken at least five trips over the last 18 months for business or leisure, the survey revealed data and potential solutions to an array of concerns, including security checkpoints, food and beverage purchases, gate

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CNH Industrial Appoints New CEO

Construction Equipment

CNH Industrial announces the appointment of Scott W. Wine as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 4, 2021. Wine joins the company from Polaris Inc., where he was, since 2008, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman and CEO since 2013.

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The Weekly show: SPIRE smart building rating system, and pickleball court design tips

BD+C

This week on The Weekly show, BD+C editors spoke with leaders from Corning Optical Communications, Laykold Sports Surfaces, and UL about: . • Designing Pickleball courts for multifamily projects . • The world's first smart buildings rating system. . WATCH THE SEGMENTS ON DEMAND BELOW. .

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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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$590M Loan Will Help ApiJect Make Vaccine Devices In North Carolina

Business Facilities

In response to COVID-19, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation will loan the company $590 million to build a facility in Research Triangle Park. - Read: $590M Loan Will Help ApiJect Make Vaccine Devices In North Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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5-Year, $3.7-Billion Chicago Capital Projects Plan Clears Finance Committee, Headed for Council Vote

ENR Construction

The city of Chicago's new five-year capital plan calls for road, sewer and Lake Michigan and Chicago river work, but requires $1.4 billion in new borrowing for the first two years alone.

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Sales of Existing Homes Surge in October

Pro Builder

Sales of Existing Homes Surge in October. cbroderick. Fri, 11/20/2020 - 08:59. Existing home sales surpassed expectations last month, advancing 4.3% compared with September. This brings the year-over-year growth to 26.6% on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 6.85 million units, reports CNBC. All data comes from August and September closed sales.

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Dilemma Over Competing Ideas Pushes Back Start of Big Boston Highway Project

ENR Construction

An agonizing civic decision must be made over whether to rebuild in the air or at grade.

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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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October Existing Home Sales Outgrow September Sales

Pro Builder

October Existing Home Sales Outgrow September Sales. cbroderick. Fri, 11/20/2020 - 08:59. Existing home sales surpassed expectations last month, advancing 4.3% compared with September. This brings the year-over-year growth to 26.6% on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 6.85 million units, reports CNBC. All data comes from August and September closed sales.

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Seattle Mayor Selects Repair, Not Replace, for West Seattle Bridge

ENR Construction

Seattle announced a decision to repair, not replace, the West Seattle Bridge's cracked span to reopen to traffic in 2022.

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Could Every U.S. Home Be Retrofitted to Zero-Energy?

Pro Builder

Could Every U.S. Home Be Retrofitted to Zero-Energy? cbroderick. Fri, 11/20/2020 - 09:07. The average American home still runs on fossil fuels, but one report has found a feasible plan to transform each home into a zero-energy one. The catch? Upfront cash has to come from the government. The report comes from Rewiring America, an organization dedicated to creating climate change policies.

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Top 10 Bathroom Fittings & Sanitary Brands India

CivilJungle

Top 20 Bathroom Fittings Companies Name. Sr.No. Bathroom Fittings Companies. Companies Name. 1. Jaquar. Jaquar & Company Private Limited. 2. Kohler. Kohler Co. 3. Roca Bathrooms. Roca Bathrooms. 4. Hindware. Hindustan Twyfords Ltd. 5. Johnson bathroom. Johnson Limited. 6. American standard. LIXIL Group Corporation. 7. Cera. CERA Sanitaryware Limited. 8.

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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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Cities Where Buyers Can Afford the Most and Least

Pro Builder

Cities Where Buyers Can Afford the Most and Least. cbroderick. Fri, 11/20/2020 - 09:15. Housing affordability continues to be an issue for many Americans. Nearly 67% of Americans are bunkered down by at least one non-mortgage debt. SmartAsset analyzed data from the 50 largest cities to find where the average American can afford the largest home, along with the smallest.

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The Good Work of Good Earth Global

Natural Building

A recent newsletter from Good Earth Global features some good news about earthbag projects that they have completed in Nepal. Owen Geiger used to do quite a bit to help them with training and logistics. The pandemic has slowed their work considerably, but now they are back in action and have completed two more earthbag houses in Kavre. Sun Maya Shrestha, a farm laborer and the mother of two children received one of the houses.

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Townhouse Construction Starts Slump During Third Quarter

Pro Builder

Townhouse Construction Starts Slump During Third Quarter. cbroderick. Fri, 11/20/2020 - 09:20. Medium-density housing lags behind, with townhouse construction starts dropping 3% year over year in the third quarter of 2020. Third-quarter starts totaled 31,000 while 2019 third quarter starts totaled 32,000. Single-family attached starts over the last four quarters are 5% lower than the previous four-quarter total.

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Changes Coming Atop Key Senate Committee in 2021

ENR Construction

If GOP holds Senate, speculation centers on Capito of W. Va. as new chair; if Democrats take over, Delaware's Carper will be chair.

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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!

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Changes Coming Atop Key Senate Committee in 2021

ENR Construction

If GOP holds Senate, speculation centers on Capito of W. Va. as new chair; if Democrats take over, Delaware's Carper will be chair.

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Senate EPW Chair John Barrasso to Be Top Energy Committee Republican

ENR Construction

If GOP holds Senate, speculation centers on Shelley Capito of W. Va. as new chair; if Democrats take over, Delaware's Tom Carper will be chair.

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Senate EPW Chair Barrasso to Be Top Energy Committee Republican

ENR Construction

If GOP holds Senate, speculation centers on Capito as new chair. If Democrats take over, Carper will be chair.

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