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Credit Demand in 2021

Construction Business Owner

Credit Demand in 2021. Alex Headley. Mon, 05/10/2021 - 14:05. Uncertainty reigns as the United States moves through 2021. States nationwide and countries on every continent work to mitigate the effects of the pandemic. The human costs of the coronavirus continue to rise while we await widespread vaccination and hope for eventual herd immunity. However long that takes, economic recovery will take longer.

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Acid-Resistant Bricks: Properties, Types, Tests, and Advantages

The Constructor

Acid-resistant bricks are made of clay or shale, with low lime and iron content, and are vitrified at high temperatures in ceramic kilns.

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Reclassifying Permit Required Confined Spaces

FDR Safety

I had the opportunity to view one of the best presentations on permit required confined spaces that I have ever seen. Tom Burgess, MS, CSP, CIH covered 32 slides in 35 minutes before addressing a host of questions. Mr. Burgess identified an often overlooked opportunity for temporary reclassification of an existing permit required confined space. When you can eliminate all hazards before entry, it is possible and acceptable to temporarily reclassify the space as a non-permit required entry.

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Describe the design procedure of the industrial truss?

The Constructor

Describe the design procedure of the industrial truss? The post Describe the design procedure of the industrial truss? appeared first on 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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Cob on Wood Homeless Community in Oakland, California

Natural Building

A group of homeless people and activists have built their own unsanctioned community center from the ground up — creating a kitchen, shower, toilet, health clinic, and free store in Oakland, California. The grassroots project is expanding the limits of what a homeless encampment can look like. The community center, located in the heart of Oakland’s largest homeless encampment, looks like something out of a fairy tale.

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An Influx of Young Homebuyers is Coming—Here’s How to Target to Them

Pro Builder

An Influx of Young Homebuyers is Coming—Here’s How to Target to Them. cbroderick. Mon, 05/10/2021 - 09:34. Strong housing demand is expected to continue through the next few years as the largest age group in the country enters the median entry-level buyer age of 33. According to John Burns Real Estate Consulting, the largest age group in the U.S. is 27 to 31 year olds.

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What is the fineness range of cement?

The Constructor

What is the fineness range of cement? The post What is the fineness range of cement? appeared first on The Constructor.

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Industry icon Art Gensler dead at 85

BD+C

Art Gensler, FAIA, FIIDA, RIBA, cofounder of Gensler, the world’s largest architecture firm, passed away yesterday morning at his home in Mill Valley, Calif., at the age of 85. The San Francisco Chronicle reported that Gensler had been battling lung disease over the last 18 months.

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Why English bond is stronger that Flemish bond?

The Constructor

Is there are physical or mathematical explanation to prove that the English bond is much stronger than the Flemish bond? The post Why English bond.

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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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What Is Rat Trap Bond? Its Construction, Advantages & Disadvantages

Civiconcepts

Rat Trap Bond is also called the Chinese bond. It maintains a similar thickness as that of the brick laid by different methods. Rat Trap Bond Wall develops the complicated … What Is Rat Trap Bond? Its Construction, Advantages & Disadvantages Read More ».

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How to conduct acid-resistant tests on bricks?

The Constructor

How to conduct acid-resistant tests on bricks? The post How to conduct acid-resistant tests on bricks? appeared first on The Constructor.

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Tips for Achieving Trouble-Free Three-Coat Stucco

Pro Builder

Tips for Achieving Trouble-Free Three-Coat Stucco. ibush. Mon, 05/10/2021 - 06:00. Minimize stucco problems and rework by paying attention to these crucial details. Richard Baker. When it comes to stucco, there are details most contractors get right, and other details that some contractors get wrong. For instance, pre-application details, like those associated with lath fastening, are often done properly, which is really no surprise, as they are prescribed by code and subject to inspection. .

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Dodge Momentum Index Hits 12-Year High Led by Institutional Planning

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The Dodge Momentum Index posted an 8.6% gain in April, climbing to 162.4 (2000=100) from the revised reading of 149.5 in March. The momentum index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.

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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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More Prospective Buyers Turn Active With Millennials Leading the Trend

Pro Builder

More Prospective Buyers Turn Active With Millennials Leading the Trend. cbroderick. Mon, 05/10/2021 - 09:58. Prospective homebuyers are quickly turning into active buyers this year, hoping to take advantage of low mortgage rates and snag homes with more space. The National Association of Home Builders found that of the 16% of Americans considering a future home purchase in the first quarter of 2021, 63% have turned into active buyers.

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Influential Postmodernist Architect Helmut Jahn Dies in Biking Accident at 81

ENR Construction

The uncompromising leader of Murphy/Jahn and JAHN Architects bridged two design movements and leaves behind a steel-and-glass legacy.

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Changes in Rental Prices Reveal the Hottest and Coolest Markets

Pro Builder

Changes in Rental Prices Reveal the Hottest and Coolest Markets. cbroderick. Mon, 05/10/2021 - 09:54. Since the onset of the pandemic, big cities such as New York and Los Angeles have lost residents while mid-sized, more affordable cities are growing in popularity. In response to these shifts, urban rents have been changing. San Francisco one-bedroom apartments have dropped 45% in cost while Los Vegas experienced rent increases, according to a report by Apartment Guide.

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Influential Postmodernist Architect Helmut Jahn Dies in Biking Accident at 81

ENR Construction

Helmut Jahn, 81, the uncompromising leader first of Murphy/Jahn, then JAHN Architects, leaves behind a steel-and-glass legacy.

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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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Eastwood Homes

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Eastwood Homes. nris. Mon, 05/10/2021 - 21:49. 0. 0. 0. Previous Rank (2013). 0. Charlotte. NC. Joseph C. Stewart. Company WebSite. [link]. Company Held. Private. Company State. North Carolina. Closing 2020. 1525. Rank 2021. 47. Revenue 2020. $491,500,000. Stats 2021. field_stats_2021 0. field_stats_2021 1. field_stats_2021 2. field_stats_2021 3. field_stats_2021 4. field_stats_2021 5. field_stats_2021 6. field_stats_2021 7. field_stats_2021 8. field_stats_2021 9. field_stats_2021 10. field_stat

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Canada Regulator Says Trans Mountain Pipeline Can Shield Insurer Names

ENR Construction

Ruling applies to company operations but not directly to the line's $10.2-billion oil line expansion, which is the target of intense environmental opposition.

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Build Smarter with Steel Deck Framing

Pro Builder

Build Smarter with Steel Deck Framing. kcichowicz. Mon, 05/10/2021 - 11:30. Why build a 25-year deck on a wood frame that rots? Upgrade to Evolution steel deck framing from Fortress ®. Decking + Railings. sponsored.

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AECOM Reports Solid Q2 2021 Net Income

ENR Construction

Troy Rudd, AECOM’s chief executive officer, noted the uneven pace of economic recovery.

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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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Fortress Building Products 2021

Pro Builder

Fortress Building Products 2021. kcichowicz. Mon, 05/10/2021 - 14:20.

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Trans Mountain Oil Line Can Hide Insurer Names, Canada Regulator Says

ENR Construction

Ruling comes as opponents target its $10.2B expansion that includes pressure on insurers to cut ties.

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FEMA Moves to Improve Flood Insurance Program

Pro Builder

FEMA Moves to Improve Flood Insurance Program. mbeirne. Mon, 05/10/2021 - 06:00. NAHB Policy Brief | The next phase of the National Flood Insurance Program is supposed to better reflect the actual risks to properties; builder confidence increased during April. . National Association of Home Builders. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released its implementation schedule for Risk Rating 2.0, part of an effort to create a National Flood Insurance Program that is more consumer-fri

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AECOM Off To Solid Start in Q1 2021

ENR Construction

Troy Rudd, AECOM’s chief executive officer, noted the uneven pace of economic recovery.

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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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More Builders Want to Use Off-Site Construction Methods, Survey Finds

Pro Builder

More Builders Want to Use Off-Site Construction Methods, Survey Finds. cbroderick. Mon, 05/10/2021 - 09:44. A survey of 300 builders found that more are interested in increasing their use of off-site construction practices within the next five years, such as roof trusses and factory-built open wall panels. Home Innovation Research Labs conducted the survey in two rounds: once in August 2019 and then again in September 2020.

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New Construction on the Rise: 3 Trends to Watch

Pro Builder

New Construction on the Rise: 3 Trends to Watch. kcichowicz. Mon, 05/10/2021 - 10:49. Construction of new, single-family homes has increased substantially — it could exceed 1 million homes built in 2021. Here are three new home features to include in your builds that are expected to be highest on new home buyers’ wish lists.