Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The Builder's Role in a Connected Home Future. rbinsacca. Wed, 11/25/2020 - 09:25. CEDIA's Giles Sutton offers insight on how home builders can gain a competitive advantage against existing homes. Rich Binsacca, Editor-in-Chief. Giles Sutton. SVP, Industry Engagement. CEDIA. Among its many ripple effects, COVID-19 has underscored the value of a strong and reliable in-home internet signal that allows multiple people—parents working from home, kids learning virtually, everyone binge-watching their

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

We, the constructors, build the world. We all have been in a position where our construction sites become everything to us. The attachment between a.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

This year has been full of unexpected changes in operations and activities that have had a profound effect on private and public fleets. Many things were thrown out of sequence and activities were either cancelled or deferred.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Lap length or overlapping length is the length at which two bars of a column are spliced or overlapped in order to maintain the continuity of the.

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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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BD+C

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Last year, SSOE Group saved an automotive client more than $250,000 by streamlining how data from the client’s manufacturing structures were gathered, using laser scanning, innovative workflows, and technology that converts point clouds to Revit models that can be imported to structural analysis software.

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The automotive OEM supplier will create 260 new jobs as it expands operations at its Hickory Valley Road and Ferdinand Piech Way plants in Chattanooga, TN. - Read: Gestamp To Invest Over $94M In Tennessee Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Why (and How) to Right-Size Your Online Sales Program. mbeirne. Wed, 11/25/2020 - 14:04. Meet the expectations of today’s prospects and tomorrow’s new-home buyers. . Mike Lyon, Contributing Editor. When all of this COVID craziness hit, restaurants had to scramble. Your favorite spot had to pivot from inside dining to curbside pickup and/or delivery.

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Civiconcepts

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

As we know that concrete is the most valuable construction material. Therefore, the quality of concrete also becomes important for construction. Ingredients used for making.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Reactions to the coronavirus pandemic have put the clamps on state revenue generated by gasoline purchases and retail sales taxes. As a result, state spending—and plans for spending—on roads and other infrastructure is drying up.

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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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BD+C

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The 25,000-sf Indiana Toll Road Administrative and Operations Building is the epicenter for 157 miles of toll road monitoring, maintenance, and administration. Having previously operated out of a maintenance garage, the client sought to consolidate its administrative functions into one building that would improve the efficiency of its operations and the work environment of its employees.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic through Nov. 12, 2020, OSHA has issued 232 citations arising from inspections for violations relating to Covid-19, resulting in proposed penalties totaling $3,148,452.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The 25,000-sf Indiana Toll Road Administrative and Operations Building is the epicenter for 157 miles of toll road monitoring, maintenance, and administration. Having previously operated out of a maintenance garage, the client sought to consolidate its administrative functions into one building that would improve the efficiency of its operations and the work environment of its employees.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The M-850-E Series Huber Maintainer has a 74-horsepower Cummins Tier 4-F diesel that requires no Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) and hydrostatic drive. The high-capacity rear axle has limited slip differential and wet disc brakes.

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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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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Agreement appears to settle cost issues for Fluor, which officially leaves the project; cost allocation, design liablity, schedule await resolution

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Investment in roads and bridges pays off, according to the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), citing the findings of a report published by Reason Foundation.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

NAHB International Builders' Show Shifts to All-Virtual Event. mbeirne. Wed, 11/25/2020 - 09:50. The National Association of Home Builders will be hosting an all-virtual, signature event called IBSx. From Feb. 9 through Feb. 12, the National Association of Home Builders will be hosting an all-virtual, signature event called IBSx. This experience will take the place of the planned in-person International Builders’ Show, as NAHB shifts to a format that will provide virtual opportunities to learn,

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Photo © Jose Masterton. by Julia Schimmelpenningh. Architects and designers have discovered the benefits of using laminated glass with colored interlayers to achieve a specific objective. Whether daylighting, wayfinding, area-defining, or simply transforming the space to bring joy, color is being used increasingly and creatively in interior and exterior design.

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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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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

As Mortgage Rates Lower, Millions of Americans Can Save Big. cbroderick. Wed, 11/25/2020 - 10:00. With mortgage rates down to a new low, a record 19.4 million Americans could save hundreds per month. The average interest rate for Freddie Mac’s 30-year fixed mortgage dropped to 2.72%, the 14th new low this year, according to CNBC. Black Knight, a mortgage technology and data provider found 19.4 million “high quality” candidates were now eligible for mortgage refinancing, which could save homeowne

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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Waterproof work boots are really great for keeping your boots dry on the outside and they do not let in any water even if you step inside a pool of water! But, if a work boot is waterproof, it is also bound to be non-breathable which would mean that your feet will sweat on the inside and as a result, though the waterproof feature would keep the boots dry on the outside, your boots would get wet from the sweat within.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Case-Shiller: September Home Prices Break 6-Year High. cbroderick. Wed, 11/25/2020 - 10:50. Realtor.com warns that prospective homebuyers may not find a better deal in the future as home prices continue their climb. According to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller price index, home prices in 20 large cities increased at a 6.6% yearly pace last month. In September, that yearly pace was 5.3% and economists only predicted a 5.4% for October home prices.

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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

On average, men in the US work two jobs or do overtime to make ends meet or keep their heads above water. It cannot be easy to do what they do daily. Especially, men who work at construction, or manufacturing, or industrial sites or even in the fields, have seen days where fatigue does not seem to leave their body. A lot of it is directly related to the kind of footwear they wear for work.

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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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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

More Buyers than Average are Purchasing Suburban Properties. cbroderick. Wed, 11/25/2020 - 10:57. The shift from urban centers to less dense areas continued on through October, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). For those who closed a sale for an existing home in October, 85% were properties in either the suburbs, a small town, rural area, or resort area.

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Civiconcepts

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

What is Noise Pollution and Measures to Control It? Noise pollution is defined as the excessive noise of a higher threshold for a prolonged period.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Pandemic Likely to Further Strain Cost-Burdened Homeowners. cbroderick. Wed, 11/25/2020 - 09:52. The number of homeowners that were cost-burdened dropped 9% overall during the past nine years, but low-income households only experienced half of that decrease. Homeowners who are cost-burdened spend more than 30% of their total income on housing. In total, 21% of homeowners were cost-burdened in 2019, dropping from 30% in 2010, yet 64% of low-income homeowners remain cost burdened.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Kevin Marsh faces up to five years in prison and a multi-million-dollar fine.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The Importance of Making Data Usage More Efficient. mbeirne. Wed, 11/25/2020 - 06:00. Home builders have long depended on drawings and specifications to guide projects from design through construction into turnover and occupancy. But with all that information scattered and disheveled about, employees can spend as much as 9.3 hours per week searching and gathering documentation, according to a McKinsey analysis.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The Importance of Making Data Usage More Efficient. mbeirne. Wed, 11/25/2020 - 06:00. Home builders have long depended on drawings and specifications to guide projects from design through construction into turnover and occupancy. But with all that information scattered and disheveled about, employees can spend as much as 9.3 hours per week searching and gathering documentation, according to a McKinsey analysis.

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