Tue.May 17, 2022

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How to Stay on Top of Temperatures, Increase Awareness & Watch for Warning Signs

Construction Business Owner

How to Stay on Top of Temperatures, Increase Awareness & Watch for Warning Signs. hirvin. Tue, 05/17/2022 - 10:09. Several experts and organizations, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, have predicted 2022 will be the hottest year on record. Trends show eight of the top 10 hottest years occurred in the last decade, with all 10 occurring since 2005.

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GHG, SHG, SEC Regulations – Facilities Regs and Reporting Changes Coming Soon

Job Order Contracting

New GSG, SHG, SEC Facilities Regulations and Reporting Requirements on the near-term horizon. Is your organization ready? How a company assesses and plans for climate-related risks may have a significant impact on its future financial performance and investors’ return on their investment in the company. (SEC 17 CFR 210, 229, 232, 239, and 249). “ESG- Using Environmental, Social and Governance factors to evaluate companies and countries on how far advanced they are with sustainability.

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How to Identify & Drive the Right Motivators Within Your Organization

Construction Business Owner

How to Identify & Drive the Right Motivators Within Your Organization. hirvin. Tue, 05/17/2022 - 11:32. Ask any construction leader what they think the most common reason for employee flight is and you will hear a common refrain: money. Between being amid an employee-driven market and within an industry that historically has landed in the lower tiers of attractiveness among younger entry-level workers, it is easy to see how leaders might garner this impression.

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Job Order Contracting - Untitled Article

Job Order Contracting

4BT OpenJOC / 4BT OpenBUILD – The integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery solution deployed as a cloud SaaS platform, and complete with full support services. Enterprise Management capability for Mutiple Programs, Contracts, Projects, Proposal/Bid, Workorders, Contractor, Subcontractors, and Forms/Documents. management.

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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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Assessing the Current Legality of Your Handbook Policies

Construction Business Owner

Assessing the Current Legality of Your Handbook Policies. hirvin. Tue, 05/17/2022 - 09:40. Employee handbooks have long been an essential workplace tool. Regardless of size, all employers should maintain a handbook. Handbooks often provide an employer’s history as well as its mission statement and guiding philosophy. They spell out the rules, what is expected of employees and what the employer will provide in return.

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How to Advance Your Safety Strategy With Tech & See Bottom-Line Benefits to Your Operations

Construction Business Owner

How to Advance Your Safety Strategy With Tech & See Bottom-Line Benefits to Your Operations. hirvin. Tue, 05/17/2022 - 10:30. While heavy construction consistently ranks among the top industries for injuries and fatalities, the increased use of technology is helping to turn the tide and make jobsites safer. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), in 2019, construction accounted for about one in five worker fatalities in private industry, despite construction repres

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4 Construction Management Practices to Improve Your Project

Pro Builder

4 Construction Management Practices to Improve Your Project. ibush. Tue, 05/17/2022 - 12:54. Want a smooth-running construction project? Follow these steps for project management success. Sara Sparrow. When managing a construction project, there are many areas you must consider. At every stage, you need to take into account the viewpoints of those on the jobsite and those funding the project.

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Construction Payment Speed: Winners and Losers

Levelset

While problems with slow payments reverberate throughout the construction industry, the truth is that some companies, roles, and project types are much more likely to get paid on time than others. Our recent Construction Cash Flow and Payment Report took a deep look at more than 500 construction companies to figure out who is getting paid quickly — and who isn’t.

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Why Does Engineering Matter in Everyday Life?

Learn Civil Engineering

Engineering has a role to play in almost everything that surrounds us. That gadget for your daily errands is nothing without the work of the engineers. And possibly there are no roads and bridges if engineers do not exist. They share both knowledge and skills to make the world better for each individual and 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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Building Materials Rise 19% Year-Over-Year

Pro Builder

Building Materials Rise 19% Year-Over-Year. ldeakins. Tue, 05/17/2022 - 10:51. Prices for most in-demand building materials are still rising after consecutive monthly gains at the start of 2022. The latest Producer Price Index report (PPI) released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed another upward trajectory in the prices of goods used in residential construction ex-energy, which rose 0.5% during April and are now up 19.2% year-over-year, according to NAHB Eye on Housing.

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Guardian Bikes Building An Automated Bike Factory In Indiana

Business Facilities

In its first step toward transitioning to U.S. production, kids' bike manufacturer Guardian Bikes is moving production from China to Seymour, IN.

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House Panel Approves New WRDA Bill

ENR Construction

The measure approved by the House panel would authorize about $25 billion for new Corps construction projects, including $19.2 billion for a major hurricane and flood protection plan in coastal Texas.

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Japan-Based Nissin Foods Expanding In Hungary

Business Facilities

By 2024, Nissin Foods will invest more than $12 million and create 20 new jobs with an expansion of its Kecskemét, Hungary plant.

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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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Ambition, Outreach Make PC Construction ENR Southeast's 2021 Contractor of the Year

ENR Construction

In 2021, PC Construction was able to clear the lingering hurdles of the COVID-19 pandemic, growing revenues and clearing a new hurdle: completing its most ambitious project yet on its way to its latest accolade of earning ENR Southeast’s Contractor of the Year honor.

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Maine Team Walks for Healthy Hearts

PC Construction

PC's employee owners raised over $10,000 and participated in the American Heart Association Heart Walk. The post Maine Team Walks for Healthy Hearts first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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[QUIZ] How Well Do You Know Wisconsin?

Business Facilities

Take our quiz about all things Wisconsin and see how much you know about the Badger State.

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NY Moves Ahead on Syracuse I-81 Viaduct Replacement Project

ENR Construction

State DOT released the short list of design-build teams for the $2.3M project's first phase, but advocates say local residents need more safety protections before work begins.

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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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[QUIZ] How Well Do You Know Nevada?

Business Facilities

Nevada is more than just the Vegas strip. Take our quiz and see how much you know about the 36th state.

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DOE Cancels Disputed $28B Nuke Site Award to Fluor-Amentum

ENR Construction

After a bid protest, contract to operate the giant Y-12 and Pantex waste sites will be rescoped and split, says DOE. Bechtel will remain manager of both for at least two years.

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Are Vans Good For Walking?

Work Gearz

Tracing the history of Vans shoes, they were first manufactured as skateboarding shoes and have been the first choice of athletes in the 60s and the 70s for their comfort and design. But the question in hand is… Are Vans good for walking? Yes, simply put, the cushioned sole, the sticky rubber outsole and the breathable mesh fabric make Vans suitable for walking.

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House Panel Poised to Vote on New WRDA Bill

ENR Construction

The measure would authorize about $25 billion for new Corps construction projects, including $19.2 billion for a major hurricane and flood protection plan in coastal Texas.

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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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Biden Announces Housing Supply Action Plan to Boost Inventory Nationwide

Pro Builder

Biden Announces Housing Supply Action Plan to Boost Inventory Nationwide. ldeakins. Tue, 05/17/2022 - 10:35. Biden's most recent housing initiative seeks to overcome a decades-old supply deficit, but experts worry that not all homebuyers will benefit equally. The Biden administration recently announced a Housing Supply Action Plan meant to end the current housing shortage within just five years by offering financial incentives for communities and builders approving and constructing lower-priced

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Auditing Giant KPMG Fined $18M Linked to Carillion Bankruptcy

ENR Construction

UK levies penalty for firm's misleading regulators into the quality of its financial audit of British contractor before its unexpected collapse under huge debt in 2018.

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Affordable Starter Homes Are Becoming Harder to Find

Pro Builder

Affordable Starter Homes Are Becoming Harder to Find. ldeakins. Tue, 05/17/2022 - 10:40. The majority of housing markets lack starter homes under $150,000, and some pricey metros have none available at all. Just two years ago, 4.8% of homes in the United States were worth $1 million or more, but thanks to record low inventory and fast-rising prices throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, that share is now up to 8.2%, says The New York Times.

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Unproven Theory Opened Path to $997M Champlain Towers Collapse Settlement

ENR Construction

Faced with prospect of trial, insurers settle untested claims about next-door pile installation.

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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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Buyers Who Signed Contracts a Year Ago Can’t Keep Up With Rising Borrowing Costs

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Buyers Who Signed Contracts a Year Ago Can’t Keep Up With Rising Borrowing Costs. ldeakins. Tue, 05/17/2022 - 10:44. Many buyers who signed contracts for newly constructed homes during the pandemic are second-guessing their decisions amid soaring interest rates . A large number of homebuyers who signed contracts for new homes in 2021 are facing mortgage-interest rates that are, in some cases, nearly double what they anticipated when they paid their deposits, Realtor.com reports.

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ENR Midwest Previews 2022 Top Contractors Ranking

ENR Construction

Nearly 100 construction firms have already submitted surveys for ENR Midwest's Top Contractors ranking.

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Spend Less Time in Business Development: Focus on Inbound Marketing

ENR Construction

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