Fri.Dec 04, 2020

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We cannot rely on OSHA to enforce COVID-19 protocols.

FDR Safety

It’s December 2020 and the pandemic has worsened. There is no debating or denying that fact. Both the number of confirmed cases and deaths have skyrocketed in the past few weeks. While there is certainly reason for hope with vaccines on the horizon, there is no time to relax the compliance of COVID protocols on the job Unfortunately for workers, there is little hope of OSHA coming to their aid.

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Are You a High-Performing Leader?

Construction Business Owner

Are You a High-Performing Leader? Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 12/04/2020 - 09:16. High-performing leaders generally succeed because they view their position as a privilege to serve others in the pursuit of achieving results. These leaders attack and confront problems head on, rather than avoiding challenging situations or difficult tasks.

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Collapse of Willow Island Cooling Tower: One of the Worst Construction Disasters in the History of US

The Constructor

The basic requirement in the design of any structure is that it should safely support all the loads during construction and in service. During the.

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Decarbonizing the Cement Industry

GCP Applied Technologies

Decarbonizing the Cement Industry. michael.delros…. Fri, 12/04/2020 - 15:48. Digital and chemical solutions enabling CO2 reduction. GCP Applied Technologies. December 04, 2020. Cement manufacture accounts for roughly seven percent of total man-made CO2 emissions. Today, cement and concrete producers are demanding more sustainable ways to produce these materials. .

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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2020 K-12 School Sector Giants: Top architecture, engineering, and construction firms in the U.S. K-12 school facilities sector

BD+C

AECOM, Gilbane, and PBK head BD+C 's rankings of the nation's largest K-12 school facilities sector architecture, engineering, and construction firms, as reported in the 2020 Giants 400 Report.

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The Weekly show: Designing multifamily housing for COVID-19, and trends in historic preservation and adaptive reuse

BD+C

This week on The Weekly show, BD+C editors spoke with leaders from Page & Turnbull and Grimm + Parker Architects about: . • Designing multifamily housing for COVID-19 . • Historic preservation and adaptive reuse trends, with Ruth Todd, FAIA. . . WATCH THE SEGMENTS ON DEMAND BELOW. . .

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Decarbonizing the Cement Industry

GCP Applied Technologies

Decarbonizing the Cement Industry. michael.delros…. Fri, 12/04/2020 - 15:48. Digital and chemical solutions enabling CO2 reduction. GCP Applied Technologies. December 04, 2020. Cement manufacture accounts for roughly seven percent of total man-made CO2 emissions. Today, cement and concrete producers are demanding more sustainable ways to produce these materials. .

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2020 Office Sector Giants: Top architecture, engineering, and construction firms in the U.S. office building sector

BD+C

Gensler, Jacobs, and STO Building Group head BD+C 's rankings of the nation's largest office building sector architecture, engineering, and construction firms, as reported in the 2020 Giants 400 Report.

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[VIDEO] ‘Forest of Cranes’ at Nuclear Const. Site

Construction Equipment

Drone footage from Hinkley Point nuclear construction site reveals a forest of cranes with work proceeding well on key structures. The project will construct a 3,200 MWe nuclear power station with two EPR reactors in Somerset, England.

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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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‘Speed to market’ defines general contractor activities in 2020

BD+C

Contractors continued to explore ways to expand their businesses, enhance collaboration, and boost productivity. .

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Organized and Instagram-Ready: Luxury Pantries Are the New Must-Have

Pro Builder

Organized and Instagram-Ready: Luxury Pantries Are the New Must-Have. cbroderick. Fri, 12/04/2020 - 09:04. While a walk-in closet has been a top kitchen feature for homebuyers for some time, social media and the pandemic have taken the feature to a new level. As Realtor.com puts it, the walk-in pantry is so prized, desired, and organized by many homeowners that it is the new designer shoe closet.

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Answers To Frequently Ask Questions About Our Bookkeeping Services

Contractor Bookkeeping

One of the biggest concerns contractors have about outsourcing their bookkeeping to a cloud-based contractor accounting service like ours, is they think it means sending jobs off-shore rather than keeping your dollars in America where they can help other Americans. In too many cases, that is precisely what occurs. Many contractors would like to subcontract out their bookkeeping services, and the two main reasons they don't is - fear of losing control and cost.

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What hospitals can learn from research labs

BD+C

The COVID-19 pandemic has strained the resources and exposed the vulnerabilities of many hospitals as they confront the most serious global health crisis in over a century. Controlling the spread of this highly contagious virus while treating infected patients and protecting staff is fundamental to the mission of every healthcare facility. . Yet infection control remains one of the most challenging aspects of hospital operations.

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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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ASSP/ANSI Revise Standard for C&D Workers

Construction Equipment

A newly revised standard from the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) helps employers keep construction workers safe by describing best practices they can implement to take safety programs to the next level. ANSI/ASSP A10.

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OSHA cites more than 200 employers for COVID-19 violations

BD+C

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited more than 200 employers for coronavirus-related violations , with penalties totaling nearly $3 million.

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Location Spotlight: Spotsylvania County, Virginia

Business Facilities

Spotsylvania, Virginia is a highly sought after location for businesses due it's strategic location in the mid-atlantic region. With Interstate 95 carrying thousands of people through the county everyday, Spotsylvania has quickly become a hub of economic activity. - Read: Location Spotlight: Spotsylvania County, Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Economics for December 7, 2020

ENR Construction

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.

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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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News About Earthbags Solving Climate Problems

Natural Building

USA Today just featured this article titled Homes made of sandbags, barbed wire could offer cheaper, safer shelter as climate crisis worsens. Thousands of people in Puerto Rico are still living under blue tarps three years after Hurricane Maria struck the island, and more than 30,000 families have asked the government for assistance after the storm destroyed or damaged their homes, with not everyone eligible to receive help.

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Construction Adds 27,000 Jobs in November, But Jobless Rate Worsens

ENR Construction

Residential construction showed stronger jobs increases than nonresidential categories.

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15 Most Unaffordable Metros for Construction Workers

Pro Builder

15 Most Unaffordable Metros for Construction Workers. cbroderick. Fri, 12/04/2020 - 08:57. To purchase a median-priced home in any of these 15 metros, construction workers would need to work year-round overtime. An analysis conducted by home improvement site Porch looked at numbers from Zillow’s Home Value Index along with the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Employment Survey.

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Webinar: How Skanska Uses Sensera Systems and Reconstruct for Better Decision Making on Projects

ENR Construction

How Skanska uses technology for better decision making on projects.

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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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Construction Unemployment Rates Down in 20 States

Contractor Magazine

According to ABC, the numbers reflect regional improvements.

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Lawsuit Marks Pennsylvania County's Souring Bridge P3 Experience

ENR Construction

Northampton County seeks to remove some bridges from a P3 agreement covering more than 30.

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Advance New Home Purchasing Surges to 15-Year High

Pro Builder

Advance New Home Purchasing Surges to 15-Year High. cbroderick. Fri, 12/04/2020 - 08:53. The number of new-construction homes purchased in October that had yet to begin construction hit a 15-year high, making up 38.5% of total new-construction homes sold. Purchases of new homes yet to begin construction help the industry in two main ways: a solid backlog of upcoming construction activity and the possibility of more inventory.

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Real-time Site Intelligence Simplified

ENR Construction

An introduction to Sensera Systems and our compact & reliable solutions for the remote job-site.

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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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A Video Case Study with XL Construction

ENR Construction

Construction site technology innovations provide real-time insights and efficiencies.