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Neighborhoods Now offers cost-effective, DIY designs in response to COVID-19 pandemic

BD+C

The Urban Design Forum and Van Alen Institute has launched neighborhoodsnow.nyc , a digital toolkit featuring more than 35 designs, guidelines, and strategies to aid safe reopening and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How To Perform Rockwell Hardness Test?

The Constructor

Hardness of a material is defined as its resistance to indentation. Rockwell hardness test measures the permanent depth of indentation on a metal by.

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Viewpoint Voices: A Q&A with Product Marketing Manager Daniel Griffith

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Learn more about the Viewpoint team by reading our second installment of our Viewpoint Voices blog series.

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How to Measure Discharge Using a Mouthpiece?

The Constructor

A mouthpiece is a short length of pipe or tube attached to the tank or vessel, used to determine the rate of flow of fluid. It is an extended form of.

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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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Flynn and AARA Construction Sign Letter of Intent

Flynn

Flynn Group of Companies and AARA Construction Sign Letter of Intent. North America’s Leading Total Building Envelope Contractor Expands in Southwest US. We are excited to announce that Flynn Group of Companies and AARA Construction Inc. have signed a Letter of Intent to combine their operations in Phoenix. AARA has over 40 dedicated employees, and an outstanding reputation in architectural metals, based on their strong culture and ability to successfully execute on complex construction projects

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How a Focus on Kindness Helps Bolster this Home Building Business

Pro Builder

How a Focus on Kindness Helps Bolster this Home Building Business. cbroderick. Thu, 10/15/2020 - 10:46. Get to know Division President of Fresh Paint by Garman Homes Rebecca McAdoo in this week’s installation of The Weekly. Cary, North Carolina-based McAdoo talks to Rich Binsacca, Pro Builder’s editor in chief, about leadership and adhering to basic principles of kindness and respect as part of her company's profitability.

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Home Meridian International Investing $23.5M In Georgia Expansion

Business Facilities

The division of Hooker Furniture Corporation will open a distribution facility in Liberty County, GA, creating 50 new jobs. . - Read: Home Meridian International Investing $23.5M In Georgia Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Excavation Damage to Utilities Costs the U.S. $30 Billion

Construction Equipment

Common Ground Alliance (CGA) has announced the findings from its 2019 Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) Report, including a $30 billion cost to the U.S. in direct and indirect losses.

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Ohio Power Plant Is First in US to Feature Gas-Hydrogen Blend

ENR Construction

The 485-Mw project, set to operate in late 2021, uses new GE turbines with Kiewit power unit as EPC contractor and Black & Veatch for design assist.

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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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Miami’s yacht-inspired UNA Residences begins construction

BD+C

Designed by AS+GG, the 47-story Una Residences takes its design cues from Riva yachts. Now under construction in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood, the tower will be the first waterfront residential tower in over a decade. Una Residences will comprise 135 condominiums with unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne Bay, and the Miami city skyline.

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With $381M Issued, Tennessee, Virginia Are Latest EPA WIFIA Loan Recipients

ENR Construction

The Hampton Roads Sanitation District receives $225 million for a water reuse project and Memphis gets $156 million for a wastewater treatment plant upgrade.

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Fleet Masters Nomination Deadline Extended

Construction Equipment

AEMP and Construction Equipment have extended the nomination deadline for the 2021 Fleet Masters Awards to November 30.

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ENR FutureTech Digs Deep Into Construction Data in Action

ENR Construction

Efficiencies in design, construction and building use are being unlocked thanks to analysis and proactive changes informed by construction data. Even 3D-printing for a NASA project on structures on Mars is on the table.

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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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Flynn and AARA Construction Sign Letter of Intent

Flynn

Flynn Group of Companies and AARA Construction Sign Letter of Intent. North America’s Leading Total Building Envelope Contractor Expands in Southwest US. We are excited to announce that Flynn Group of Companies and AARA Construction Inc. have signed a Letter of Intent to combine their operations in Phoenix. AARA has over 40 dedicated employees, and an outstanding reputation in architectural metals, based on their strong culture and ability to successfully execute on complex construction projects

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Ohio Power Plant Would Be First in US to Feature Gas-Hydrogen Blend

ENR Construction

The 485-Mw project, set to operate in late 2021, uses GE turbines with Kiewit power unit as EPC contractor and Black & Veatch for design assist.

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Luminous Flux Vs Lumens | What Is Luminous Flux | What Are Lumens | How Bright Is 1000 Lumens

CivilJungle

What Is Luminous Flux? Luminous flux, or luminous power , is the measure of the perceived power of light. It differs from the measure of the total power of light emitted, termed ‘ radiant flux ‘ in that the former takes into account the varying sensitivity of the human eye to different wavelengths of light. In other words, it is photometrically weighted radiant flux (power).

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Best Energy/Industrial: Birdsboro Power Plant

ENR Construction

Completed in June after nearly three years of construction, the high-efficiency, 485-MW natural gas-fired plant provides much needed energy for the region and is a springboard for future economic development.

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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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Home Sales Outpace Construction Starts by Record Margin

Pro Builder

Home Sales Outpace Construction Starts by Record Margin. cbroderick. Thu, 10/15/2020 - 10:54. Newly-built single-family home sales have outpaced for-sale single-family construction starts, according to NAHB. The association says due to the high degree of sales outpacing construction, there will be more home building ahead. Both construction and sales have experienced a tremendous rebound since this spring, but the pace of both are historically high.

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Award of Merit Energy/Industrial: CPV Fairview Energy Center

ENR Construction

The natural gas-fueled combined-cycle electric generation CPV Fairview Energy Center was adapted to blend natural gas and ethane, which Kiewit claims makes it the only power plant of its scale in the world to use that combustion mix.

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Home Improvement Spending Expected to See 2021 Gains

Pro Builder

Home Improvement Spending Expected to See 2021 Gains. cbroderick. Thu, 10/15/2020 - 10:59. Home improvement project budgets have decreased due to the pandemic, but the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University says there will be moderate gains in homeowner spending through most of next year. By the first quarter of 2021, it is predicted that renovation and repair spending will see an annual growth of 4.1%.

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Announcing ENR Southwest's 2021 Class of Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

ENR Southwest is pleased to name its 2021 class of Top Young Professionals. This annual awards program honors 20 individuals under 40 years of age in each of ENR's 10 regions who have shown extraordinary leadership and service throughout their careers.

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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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KB Home Launches AI-Powered Chatbot for Customers

Pro Builder

KB Home Launches AI-Powered Chatbot for Customers. cbroderick. Thu, 10/15/2020 - 11:07. KB Home announced its launch of an AI chatbot platform aimed at answering home shopper questions, offering personalized information, and assistance throughout the homebuying process. Homebuyers now want fast, real-time answers to their questions, along with easy ways to access information, which is why the company opted for this addition.

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Award of Merit Government/Public Building: Central Records Complex

ENR Construction

The 256,000-sq-ft Central Records Complex was designed to centralize the FBI’s physical files and streamline the storage, retrieval and management of mission-critical assets by incorporating an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS).

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Lumber Prices Spiked 29% in September, Highest Monthly Gain on Record

Pro Builder

Lumber Prices Spiked 29% in September, Highest Monthly Gain on Record. cbroderick. Thu, 10/15/2020 - 11:14. Last month, prices paid for goods used in residential construction increased by 1.8%. NAHB says the core index for building materials declined in April, but is now up 4.4% compared to a year ago based on the latest Producer Price Index. Prices paid for softwood lumber alone jumped by nearly 29% in September, making it the fourth consecutive month lumber prices have increased by double-digi

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Best Health Care: University of Virginia Health System, University Hospital Expansion (UHE) Plinth Tower and Enabling Work

ENR Construction

The $288-million multiphase expansion provides needed space for the hospital and flexibility to incorporate continuing advancements in medical technology and services.

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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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Desert Comfort

Pro Builder

Desert Comfort. ibush. Thu, 10/15/2020 - 11:39. Image. . A High-Performance Home in the Desert. Designed with the understanding that a high-performance home depends first on reduced energy demand and a durable, airtight building envelope, the Desert Comfort Experience Home 2021 is a high-performance, architecturally stunning custom home designed specifically for Arizona’s Sonoran Desert environment to deliver the ultimate in comfort, convenience, and a net-zero energy balance.

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Primed for Today’s Demands

BD+C

Metl-Span explores the history of the building envelope and how insulated metal panels represent today’s smartest choice for a reliable air, water, and moisture barrier.

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Award of Merit Residential Hospitality: The Valley Apartments and Townhomes

ENR Construction

The 253,000-sq-ft, 200-unit student housing facility includes a lounge, fitness center, gaming areas and café. .