Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 4, 2022

CBO's 2022 Sustainability VIPs. Special section recognizes the industry’s foremost leaders of sustainable practices & programs. Kathy Wells. Tue, 01/04/2022 - 10:16. Construction Business Owner (CBO) Magazine’s Sustainability VIP recognizes the efforts and ingenuity of those building a better future for the earth and its inhabitants. Qualifying nominees for Sustainability VIP 2021 include all construction industry professionals — general contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, suppl

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 4, 2022

Facilities Preventive Maintenance requires the following information to minimize downtime and unscheduled maintenance and repairs. Installed model and features of each system. Manufacturer’s schedule for routine preventive maintenance, inspections, condition monitoring (predictive tests) and adjustments required to ensure proper and economical operation and to minimize repairs.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 4, 2022

There is no exact procedure for selecting a suitable vibration system to compact freshly placed concrete. This is due to variations in several.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 4, 2022

What should be in a Facilities Operations and Maintenance Data Package? Safety precautions and hazards. Cleaning recommendations. Maintenance and repair procedures. Warranty information. Extended warranty information. Contractor information. Spare parts and supply list. Environmental conditions. Lubrication data. Preventive maintenance plan, schedule, and procedures.

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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.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 4, 2022

Management systems are a great way to assess and control environmental health and safety issues within your organization. They help you along the implementation journey ensuring you get buy-in at every level. So how do you go about using a management system? The framework to remember: plan –> do –> check –> act. In this episode, Jackie Baxley , Principal and EHS Practice Leader at HRP Associates, Inc. , talks about how management systems work and best practices for

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 4, 2022

Design Ideas for Single-Family Built-to-Rent Homes. ibush. Tue, 01/04/2022 - 09:36. Single-family homes to rent now fill a crucial void in our housing supply. These home plans offer design inspiration for this growing segment. Larry Garnett, FAIBD, House Review Lead Designer. The idea of building single-family homes to rent (SFB2R) has existed for a number of years, but really began to draw attention near the end of the Great Recession, fueled by consumers unable to afford the down payment for a

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 4, 2022

If you’re not quite sure of the OSHA ETS status, that’s okay. There is a TON of activity and changing dates. We’ve got the skinny to keep you updated. Here’s the OSHA ETS updates: There are two OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) for companies to be aware of: The ETS mandate for healthcare workers stating that hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities implement certain Covid-19 safety measures and provide workers time off to get the vaccine.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 4, 2022

Wellness Design Trends Take Center Stage Ahead of 2022. ldeakins. Tue, 01/04/2022 - 10:20. Homeowners are remodeling their living spaces to prioritize health and well-being. Americans are retreating back inside their homes due to the emergence of yet another wave of COVID-19, and as a result, more homeowners are focusing on macro design details centered around safety, accessibility, functionality, and health, according to Forbes.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 4, 2022

A leading private US armed forces housing manager agrees to settle criminal and civil cases alleging padded bills and poor maintenance dating back to 2013; firm changed unit managers but also has court-ordered outside compliance monitor.

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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.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 4, 2022

NAHB Chairman's Letter: A Look Back, Ahead, and a Note of Thanks. mbeirne. Tue, 01/04/2022 - 10:44. NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke looks back at the association's victories last year and ahead to challenges for home builders in 2022. Chuck Fowke, NAHB 2021 Chairman. As my time as chairman of the National Association of Home Builders comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the accomplishments of the association and our industry over the past year.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 4, 2022

Insight Into the Future of Machine Learning in Construction. When most people hear the term “machine learning” the last thing they think of is a technology with a human touch. More so, apprehensions can arise because it feels like the concept is void of humanity entirely. However, especially in construction, machine learning can improve the daily lives of humans on the jobsite. .

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 4, 2022

GAF Energy Introduces Easy-Install Solar Shingles. ldeakins. Tue, 01/04/2022 - 10:11. How Timberline Solar roofing could radically speed up the adoption of home solar. Designed by GAF Energy, Timberline Solar roofing builds solar cells into a standard shingle, which can then be installed with just a nail gun in a quick, two-day installation process.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 4, 2022

If a picture can speak a thousand words, in a project, as-built drawings can speak a thousand construction processes. But in all seriousness, with the hundreds and thousands of steps and documents needed to complete just one project, as-builts might be overlooked for their importance. Nonetheless, as-built drawings remain an essential process in a project, especially to maintain a project’s lifecycle after construction has ended. .

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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?

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 4, 2022

Builders Decide Which COVID-Initiated Operations Should Continue in 2022. ldeakins. Tue, 01/04/2022 - 10:15. Builders took on a number of new strategies to combat pandemic-related obstacles—here are a few that may be around for the long haul. After a year of adaptation amid frequent supply chain disruptions and material shortages, builders are evaluating and refining COVID-required practices to find the best route forward.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 4, 2022

Picture this: employees working alongside advanced robotic technology, workers incentivized and rewarded based on productivity and a collaborative team environment cutting edge software. From this description, you might think of a company in Silicon Valley or another fast-growth technology company in a major metropolitan area, but in actuality, this could easily describe construction jobs anywhere from New York to North Dakota.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 4, 2022

Well isn’t it amazing to watch our favorite Hollywood hunks on screen, donning tank tops and being the sexiest construction workers. Well it may seem all cool and on hot sweaty days you would definitely be tempted to try that look on yourself as well. But is that gonna remain a mere fantasy? Is it ok to wear tank tops to the construction site?? Will the supervisor object?

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 4, 2022

Villa Bilancia Lays the Groundwork for Healthy Home Construction. ldeakins. Tue, 01/04/2022 - 10:25. This Pebble Beach home is a safe haven with healthy design features and energy efficiency. The wellness real estate market nearly doubled from $148 billion in 2017 to $275 billion in 2020 as a larger share of homeowners adopted health and wellness design features at all price points in both remodels and new builds.

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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.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 4, 2022

The bilingual technology services center in Montréal is expected to create nearly 500 new IT jobs in the next five years. The post Kyndryl Creating New Cloud Innovation Center In Québec appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 4, 2022

Tampa Takes the Top Spot as 2022's Hottest Market. ldeakins. Tue, 01/04/2022 - 10:29. Where the sun is hot, the real estate is even hotter. Zillow’s list of the top markets in 2022 is here. For the second year in a row, the Sun Belt is dominating Zillow’s list of the nation’s hottest housing markets with metros like Tampa, Jacksonville, and Raleigh securing the top spots.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 4, 2022

New and existing Kentucky companies announced the creation 18,000 full-time jobs, $11.2 billion in investment in 2021. . The post Kentucky Experiences Record Year For Economic Growth appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 4, 2022

NAHB Chairman's Letter: A Look Back, Ahead, and a Note of Thanks. mbeirne. Tue, 01/04/2022 - 10:44. NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke looks back at the association's victories last year and ahead to challenges for home builders in 2022. By Chuck Fowke, NAHB 2021 Chairman. As my time as chairman of the National Association of Home Builders comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the accomplishments of the association and our industry over the past year.

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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!

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Natural Building

JANUARY 4, 2022

Overall, straw is a sustainable material that has plenty of redeemable features when it comes to construction, though it may not be suited for everyone or every situation. Take time to look at the risks and rewards (and limitations) while considering a straw bale house. Straw bale houses are considered eco-friendly thanks to the main material, straw, being a completely renewable byproduct of the agricultural industry.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2022

Only 18 states and the District of Columbia have added construction jobs since just before the start of the pandemic in February 2020 despite a pickup in most states from October to November, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said one reason employment is below pre-pandemic levels in many parts of the country is the lack of available workers to hire.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 4, 2022

When buying any kind of new boots you will normally consider picking the pair that fits you well according to the length of your foot. Very rarely do people take the width of the foot into account. This is mainly because you are not aware of how or which method every brand uses to categorize boots or shoes into different sizes. Yes, it is true that it can be quite confusing when you see certain letters and numbers mentioned in the boots that define the true size of foot they will fit.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 4, 2022

Information of Cold Joint Concrete. Concreting is a critical process which required a strict supervision during placing and compaction of the concrete so as to achieve the desired strength. The improper compaction and bonding between the concrete may leads to various defects which affects the strength and durability of the concrete structure. Cold joint in the concrete is a defect which occurs in the concrete due to improper or delayed placing of the concrete layers.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 4, 2022

When you have to wear a suit for work or a particular event, one automatically thinks of having to wear a nice-looking pair of lace-up formal shoes to go with it. This has been the age-old well-known traditional footwear that most people are accustomed to when it comes to paring it with a perfectly ironed suit. However, in recent times slip-on shoes have acquired immense popularity in the footwear industry and due to their versatility, you can even wear them with a suit.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 4, 2022

Parts of the bill that drew industry opposition were nixed before it was passed.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 4, 2022

Introduction of Flush Door. Doors are one of the most important elements of the buildings. It is very important to select the best and durable door for your house. Nowadays, Flush doors are a very popular type of door that is available in various colors in the Market. In this article, you will get to know What is Flush door and the Types of flush doors are, and the comparison between flush doors and wooden doors.

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