Hot Tips: How Contractors are Beating the Summer Heat
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 18, 2022
Trimble Viewpoint customers came through with some hot tips for staying cool during the summer months!
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What is Ashcrete?
The Constructor
JULY 18, 2022
Ashcrete is an environmentally friendly material that is considered a substitute for traditional concrete. The invention of ashcrete is the result of efforts toward the production of sustainable construction materials. Not only does ashcrete reduce carbon emissions, but it also utilizes fly ash, which is a by-product of coal combustion that was previously disposed of […].
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Metro Rankings Report Honors Thriving Industrial Parks, Logistics Leaders
Business Facilities
JULY 18, 2022
Elk Grove Business Park, IL leads Industrial Parks, while Memphis, TN tops Logistics Leaders in Business Facilities’ 18th Annual Rankings Report.
5 Reasons Construction Professionals Can’t Miss Autodesk University 2022
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 18, 2022
Calling all construction professionals—we’ve got some exciting news: Autodesk University is back in person and better than ever! Taking place from September 27-29 in New Orleans, AU 2022 will fill you with knowledge and inspiration so you can build the world you want to see. From driving digital transformation to building resilience through sustainability and cloud-based solutions, AU 2022 covers the essential topics to help you improve your business—both in the short and long-term. .
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
Industry Group Launches Platform To Grow Semiconductor Industry Workforce
Business Facilities
JULY 18, 2022
The SEMI Foundation introduced an interactive platform designed to strengthen access for underrepresented workers to educational and employment opportunities in the semiconductor industry across the U.S.
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Umicore To Build $1B+ EV Battery Materials Plant In Eastern Ontario
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JULY 18, 2022
Umicore's industrial scale battery materials manufacturing plant in Loyalist Township, Ontario will be the first of its kind in North America.
AGC, ABC Say Contractors Face Continued Pressure From High Material Prices
ENR Construction
JULY 18, 2022
Impacts from a rise in construction material prices are still being felt despite some recent signs of prices stabilizing, according to new analyses by the Associated General Contractors of America and the Associated Building Contractors.
Altex Tube LLC Will Invest Nearly $110M In Mississippi
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JULY 18, 2022
New Altex Tube manufacturing operations will create more than 58 jobs in the in Golden Triangle Industrial Park in Columbus, MS.
Effective Water Management Programs
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JULY 18, 2022
How advanced hot water management systems can help preserve safe water quality.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
Delaware: Small But Mighty
Business Facilities
JULY 18, 2022
Delaware may BE smaller than most U.S. states but what it lacks in size, it makes up in its many strengths.
First Quarter Marcum Construction Index Reports Increasing Costs, Labor & Material Shortages, Rising Interest Rates
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JULY 18, 2022
The Marcum Commercial Construction Index for the first quarter of 2022 reports that the construction industry faces increasing costs and shortages of both labor and materials, as well as rising interest rates. The residential sector has maintained its momentum while weakness continues to characterize the nonresidential sector. “While overall contractor confidence has dipped a bit recently, many contractors continue to expect growth in sales, employment and even profit margins over the next
Teaching Mud House Construction in India
Natural Building
JULY 18, 2022
Shagun Singh was a corporate business head. She quit her job in 2015 and moved to Nainital in Uttarakhand. She was looking for a place where she can build a home with her own hands. The idea was to create a magical place where one can grow food, where there is energy, water, and to live as holistically as possible. She found a barren piece of land in Mahrora, a village close to Nainital.
As Buyers Reduce Their Budgets, Home Prices Begin to Fall From Record Highs
Pro Builder
JULY 18, 2022
As Buyers Reduce Their Budgets, Home Prices Begin to Fall From Record Highs. ldeakins. Mon, 07/18/2022 - 10:07. Homebuyers are holding off on their purchasing decisions as mortgage rates climb to new highs, and that drop in demand is causing prices to fall in some regions. During the four weeks ending July 10, the median sale price for U.S. homes fell 0.7% from a record high in June, indicating that as buyers reach their limits on inflation, the housing market is responding.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
How to Kill Tree Roots
CivilJungle
JULY 18, 2022
How to Kill Tree Roots. If it is not necessary then you do not kill the tree roots, because after cutting the tree roots the tree also shall be killed. That also leaves a huge effect on the atmosphere. But sometimes we have to kill the roots because they can destroy our home walls, foundations, floor, etc. Then we should destroy it in many ways, that is below – 1.
Few, Fluctuating, and Far Between—Here Are America’s Most Stable Markets
Pro Builder
JULY 18, 2022
Few, Fluctuating, and Far Between—Here Are America’s Most Stable Markets. ldeakins. Mon, 07/18/2022 - 10:12. Experts predict a long cooling period ahead after years of explosive growth, and these states may fare better than others. Even as prices inch toward new highs and bidding wars screech to a halt in some overheated markets across the country, other locations are still seeing strong sales and flourishing new construction activity.
Shoe Width Sizes D Vs E: Find the Perfect Fit!
Work Gearz
JULY 18, 2022
We are all concerned about shoe sizes, whether we are making the right selection of the size of our shoes. While doing this, we often consider only the length of the shoe. But we never think of whether the width of the shoe is correct for our feet! Suppose you are getting a shoe of the size 8 that’s exactly perfect for the length of the feet, but you might experience a little tightness while walking in the shoe and then immediately decide to size up for the shoe, whereas what
Boise, Phoenix Prep for Big Changes Ahead After Years of Record Home Sales
Pro Builder
JULY 18, 2022
Boise, Phoenix Prep for Big Changes Ahead After Years of Record Home Sales. ldeakins. Mon, 07/18/2022 - 10:17. The nation's hottest housing markets aren't so hot anymore. Overpriced metros like Boise and Phoenix are seeing prices drop, sales slow, and inventory levels surge amid a major market cooldown. Considered by Fortune to be the “poster child of the Pandemic Housing Boom,” Boise became a haven for white-collar workers who left cities like San Francisco and Seattle during the rise of remote
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
New Cloud-Based PM Capabilities Introduced by Oracle, Procore
ENR Construction
JULY 18, 2022
Oracle expands its cloud analytics capabilities, while Procore partners with Amazon on digital twins.
How to Start a Plumbing Business: 9 Tips for Growth
Levelset
JULY 18, 2022
If you’re looking to start a plumbing business, it’s the perfect time to get with the flow. Industry research shows that the US plumbing industry includes over 130,00 businesses (and more than 500,000 employees) with total annual revenues exceeding $130 billion. It’s an excellent time to consider starting a plumbing company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for plumbing companies, which are expected to grow r
Timberland Vs Thorogood Boots: Which One is Better?
Work Gearz
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When considering work boots from two of the leading manufacturers of high-quality work boots, it’s inevitably going to be a challenge. Which boot is better? Which should I choose? Both Timberland and Thorogood produce high quality boots whether specifically designed as work boots or footgear for outdoor use. These manufacturers are known for high-quality materials and the best technological practices available for footwear production.
Investor Activity Remains Strong Despite Market Slowdown, but That Could Soon Change, Experts Say
Pro Builder
JULY 18, 2022
Investor Activity Remains Strong Despite Market Slowdown, but That Could Soon Change, Experts Say. ldeakins. Mon, 07/18/2022 - 10:24. Single-family investors posted record gains at the start of 2022, but soaring home prices and waning demand could put a damper on investor purchases in the months ahead. For years, single-family investors have swooped into popular regional markets to flip for-sale units into rental properties, much to the chagrin of local buyers who have struggled to put up a fair
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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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