Fri.Aug 07, 2020

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Five Ways To Increase Your Construction Business Profit

Contractor Bookkeeping

First, we always ask our clients to decide what they want from their construction company. Do you want to get rid of the boss? Do you want to work in a more structured environment? Are you sick and tired of working for the boss's son or daughter? Do you want to make much money? Do you wish to make enough money to pay the bills and enjoy a vacation now and then?

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How to Streamline the Construction Timecard Process

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How modern construction software can help make HR processes more efficient and mitigate errors associated with construction timecards.

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How to select the best Concrete Contractor?

Construction Cost Estimating

Along these lines, you're forthright with your next concrete project and are searching for tips to select the best concrete contractor in your town. Regardless of whether you're keen on brick work, garage, porch, walkway, steps, checking, holding divider or other kind of project, there're seemingly a lot of experts out there who can support you. Also, as not all contractors are made equivalent you must limit your decisions to pick the best one.

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6 Reasons Construction Needs Enterprise Resource Planning

The Constructor

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a system that provides powerful analytics using information from different construction processes such as.

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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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Maryland transit officials say they will manage Purple Line project

Construction Dive

In a letter to the private consortium building the light rail project, state officials said they are prepared to exercise their “step-in rights” if no resolution is reached between the parties.

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Turner Construction shuts down Cincinnati jobsite in response to racist incidents

Construction Dive

New incidents have also surfaced in Toronto, where more nooses have been found on construction sites.

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Employment Falls in 62% of Metros in June

Construction Equipment

Construction employment decreased in 225, or 62 percent, out of 358 metro areas in June compared to the same period last year, despite widespread increases from May to June, according to an analysis of government data that the Associated General Contractors of America.

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6 must reads for the AEC industry today: August 7, 2020

BD+C

1. Final report: BD+C's 2020 Color Trends Report (BD+C) . "This special research report from the editors of BD+C explores the leading trends and drivers related to the use of color on commercial, institutional, and multifamily building projects.".

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Caterpillar Expands Online Shopping

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar is announcing an expansion of online shopping capabilities for customers. After completing a two-year pilot, Caterpillar rolled out Manufacturing Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for equipment on [link] for all U.S. Cat dealers.

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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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Friday Feedback: Have you had COVID-19?

Construction Dive

With construction workers reporting to jobsites throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Construction Dive editors want to know what your personal experiences have been with COVID-19.

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Walmart To Build $220M Distribution Center In South Carolina

Business Facilities

The 3 million-square-foot facility will create more than 1,000 full-time jobs in Dorchester County, SC. - Read: Walmart To Build $220M Distribution Center In South Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Revenue Shortfalls Force Kentucky DOT to Cancel Projects

Construction Equipment

Covid-19 has forced tough financial times for operating and maintaining transportation networks because of reduced revenues. That means much-needed transportation projects are delayed, reports the transportation website Faster Better Safer.

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PRIMED Medical Products To Establish Manufacturing Facility In Canada

Business Facilities

PRIMED is searching for a location for a domestic production hub and Centre of Excellence for North American personal protective equipment (PPE) production. - Read: PRIMED Medical Products To Establish Manufacturing Facility In Canada at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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ENR Southeast Announces 2020 Best Projects Award Winners

ENR Construction

After careful review and extensive discussion, this year's judges have selected approximately 35 Southeast projects to honor as part of our annual Best Projects contest.

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Congratulations, Thermador!

Pro Builder

Congratulations, Thermador! kcichowicz. Fri, 08/07/2020 - 11:33. The Thermador Freedom ® Induction & Pro Oven made Builder’s Top 100 Products Awards! Discover what sets them apart.

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Construction Adds 20K Jobs in July, Growth Slows from May, June

ENR Construction

Residential building added 16,300 jobs and specialty trade contractors added11,200 but nonresidential building lost 9,300.

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6 Ways to Extend the Life of Your Commercial Roof (and Your Budget!)

Flynn

Extend the life of your commercial roof – and your budget. Your commercial roof system may comprise 30% of your total building envelope, but it’s protecting 100% of your assets. Your business operations, contents, staff and tenants are protected by a critical component of your investment: the roofing system. 1. Perform regular inspections and audits.

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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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Download West Point Bridge Designer

Construction Cost Estimating

The West point bridge designer software is for designing of the bridge. Bridge Design Contest is to give center school and secondary school understudies a sensible, drawing in prologue to building. They are giving this contest as a help to training. The Bridge Designer 2016 is a free instructive software bundle designed for prologue to building through the design of a steel interstate bridge.

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6 Ways to Extend the Life of Your Commercial Roof (and Your Budget!)

Flynn

Extend the life of your commercial roof – and your budget. Your commercial roof system may comprise 30% of your total building envelope, but it’s protecting 100% of your assets. Your business operations, contents, staff and tenants are protected by a critical component of your investment: the roofing system. 1. Perform regular inspections and audits.

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Dodge Momentum Index Increases in July

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Dodge Momentum Index moved 3.4% higher in July to 124.7 (2000=1000) from the revised June reading of 120.5. 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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Mortgage Rates Continue to Drop, As Does Affordable Housing Supply

Pro Builder

Mortgage Rates Continue to Drop, As Does Affordable Housing Supply. cbroderick. Fri, 08/07/2020 - 08:53. Mortgage rates decreased again this week to another new low, but the shortage of homes presents a growing issue: a shrinking supply of affordable homes. In addition, home prices have begun to rise. According to CNBC, 59.6% of new and existing homes sold in the second quarter of this year were considered affordable to buyers with median incomes of $72,900.

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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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House Construction Cost Calculator Excel Sheet, G.F., G.F.+1, G.F.+2, G.F.+3,

CivilJungle

When we think about constructing a new house, probably one question will hit our minds that what would be the cost of construction. This common question arises in our minds when we decide to build a new home. To know the approximate cost of construction, we start searching for a source where we can calculate or get the cost of construction. There are many reasons we would not know that the cost like, • I have enough fund for construction. • Construction cost gives a prior idea to arrange the fu

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What Are 'Zoom Towns' And How Have They Affected Home Prices?

Pro Builder

What Are 'Zoom Towns' And How Have They Affected Home Prices? cbroderick. Fri, 08/07/2020 - 09:03. “Zoom Towns” are defined by Bloomberg as towns where well-paid workers—such as corporate executives—flee to in order to work from a home with extra space and solitude. Lake Tahoe, the Hamptons, and Bend, Oregon are just a few examples. These Zoom Towns are seeing home prices shoot up as workers drain the housing supply.

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BREAKING: Construction Adds 20K Jobs in July, Growth Slows from May, June

ENR Construction

Residential building added 16,300 jobs and specialty trade contractors added11,200 but nonresidential building lost 9,300.

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Specifying metal rainscreen assemblies

Construction Specifier

by Geremy Mendelson, CDT. Photo courtesy IMETCO. Metal walls are commonly used on commercial, industrial, education, and residential projects for many reasons. Metal can be formed into several shapes, sizes, colors, and textures to meet almost any aesthetic. If specified correctly, the assembly will last for the life of the building with very few issues.

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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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Emcor's Q2 Loss Is Tied to Decline in Value of Industrial Assets

ENR Construction

Electrical contractor faces exposure in its energy sector investments.

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Housing Industry Growth Stifled as Lumber Prices Soar

Pro Builder

Housing Industry Growth Stifled as Lumber Prices Soar. cbroderick. Fri, 08/07/2020 - 08:57. The demand for single-family homes remains a promising spot for the economy, but expensive lumber prices may limit what can be done to meet the demand. Since April, lumber prices have increased by 80%, according to NAHB. The average price per thousand board feet is now $627, resulting in thousands more spent for new home construction.

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