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What is Plinth Area? – Calculation, Plinth Area Estimate

Civil Lead

Plinth Area A covered built-up area measured at the floor level of any building’s storey or (at the floor level. Read more.

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State of the Construction Industry: June 2021 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A breakdown of some of the construction industry's biggest headlines and stories in June 2021.

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Alabama: Revving Up On The Road To Recovery

Business Facilities

Maintaining its focus on the future, Alabama is regaining economic momentum for substantial growth. - Read: Alabama: Revving Up On The Road To Recovery at BusinessFacilities.com.

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A post-pandemic ‘new normal’ for apartment buildings

BD+C

Nearly 40 million Americans live in apartments. And because of the COVID-19 pandemic, developers and residents have been forced to rethink apartment living in terms of health, space, and utility.

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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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Nestlé Purina PetCare To Invest $182M In Virginia Expansion

Business Facilities

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, King William County’s largest employer, will increase capacity at its existing production facility. - Read: Nestlé Purina PetCare To Invest $182M In Virginia Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Location Spotlight: Game-changing Logistics Hub in Northwest Ohio

Business Facilities

A nationally acclaimed logistics development company is preparing to unveil a master-planned park which will be able to accommodate more than 4 million square feet of industrial space. This park will also lay adjacent to one the country’s most critical intermodal terminals. NorthPoint Development is on a fast track to putting up the $250 million park which is expected to serve as a significant advantage for industrial supply chains in the Midwest. - Read: Location Spotlight: Game-changing Logist

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Single-Family Home Prices Up 14.6% in April Nationwide

Pro Builder

Single-Family Home Prices Up 14.6% in April Nationwide. cbroderick. Wed, 06/30/2021 - 10:11. Home price gains reached the top quartile of growth historically in April as home prices increased 14.6% year over year. That’s up from March’s 13.3% annual increase, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index. In S&P’s 10-city composite for larger cities, prices were up 14.4% from 12.9% in March.

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Engineer Probing Champlain Towers Debacle Eyes Possibility of Three Successive Collapses

ENR Construction

Investigators probing the trigger of the progressive collapse of a section of the Florida residential condominium are preparing a computer model of the unstable 12-story tower remains to advise about vacating rescuers in the event of a hurricane.

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EP01: Compliance Is Not the Same as Safety

Safety Services Company

_. Tales from an Electric Safety Director. When you work as a safety professional, one of the more frustrating attitudes you run into is that people confuse compliance with safety. Compliance is not synonymous with safety. Just ask James Tait , who, in his role as Corporate Safety Director at Schetter Electric , runs into this attitude — and helps guide others past it — every day.

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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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Perkins Eastman joins forces with MEIS

BD+C

Perkins Eastman, a global architecture, design, and planning firm, and MEIS, a multi-discipline architecture and design practice known for its innovative sports, entertainment, and urban activation venues, are pleased to announce they are joining forces.

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Construction Economics for July 5, 2021

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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Inside the Single-Family Rental Demand

Pro Builder

Inside the Single-Family Rental Demand. cbroderick. Wed, 06/30/2021 - 10:30. A new joint report by the Urban Land Institute and RCLCO Real Estate Consulting found the single-family rental market has undergone an impressive increase in interest and growth as COVID-19 emphasized the need for various forms of housing. Last year’s report by the duo found Millennials are in need of more space as they begin to start families.

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1000M Tower, Helmut Jahn's Last Chicago Project, Gets Approval to Restart Construction

ENR Construction

After stopping construction due to pandemic-related uncertainty, architect Helmut Jahn's 1000M tower in Chicago has been approved to resume construction as apartments instead of condos.

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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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Durability with rainscreen masonry wall assemblies

Construction Specifier

By Michael Vaughn. Photo courtesy Echelon Masonry. Water, sun, wind, and temperature damage are among the greatest enemies to a building’s structural integrity, even when encased in precast or exterior masonry. The ability to prepare exteriors against these elements has become even more challenging given the rise in severe weather events that have battered the United States in recent years.

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2021 Top 500 Sourcebook: PFAS in Groundwater

ENR Construction

Tetra Tech designed a system to treat PFAS chemicals detected in the Orange County, Calif., Groundwater Basin, which provides up to 77% of the supply for local water agencies.

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Theory of a self-drying flat roof

Construction Specifier

by Rockford Boyer. Images © Rockford Boyer. An effective method for a contractor, designer, or manufacturer to visit the inside of a court room is for the building enclosure to develop a leak! A 2011 article in the Journal of the American Institute of Architects revealed 40 percent of issues are caused by moisture. With water vapor-related issues making up almost half of the problems, 70 percent of the litigations interviewed had one issue in common—the roof.

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NYC Buildings Chief Shuts 322 Jobsites, Seeks 'Culture of Accountability'

ENR Construction

Safety sweeps in June prompted closures, as Commissioner Melanie La Rocca touts "zero tolerance," and agency issues new multi-year analysis of injuries and deaths.

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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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Evolution of moisture mitigation in concrete flooring

Construction Specifier

By Heather (Yario) Rice . Photos courtesy Maxxon. Whether for new construction or renovation, proper subfloor preparation is essential for executing a quality floor installation while extending the life of the flooring. In the last 20 to 30 years, regulations on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have made buildings safer for occupants; however, these regulations have created new challenges for general contractors, as in the case of moisture vapor related flooring failures.

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LNG Canada Megaproject Ramps Up Amid Changing Energy Markets

ENR Construction

Fluor-led natural gas export terminal, part of estimated $31-billion project, pushes ahead to make up for COVID-19 delay.

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DCA3: Designing fire-rated I-joist assemblies

Construction Specifier

By Anton Dekom. Photo @Dreamstime.com. For years, Design for Code Acceptance #3 (DCA3), a document published and maintained by the American Wood Council (AWC), has been the go-to resource for architects working with I-joist assemblies. The document provides designers with a catalogue of non-proprietary, fire-resistance rated I-joist assemblies typically well-known and readily accepted by local building officials.

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2021 Top 500 Sourcebook: Backup Power for Texas

ENR Construction

Burns & McDonnell leads team bringing three large-scale battery storage systems to West Texas to reduce the likelihood of rolling blackouts.

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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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An architect’s guide to blindside waterproofing

Construction Specifier

John Trenta. Photos courtesy Tremco Sealants. Blindside waterproofing is common in North America, but it is not without its challenges. Handling drainage and sealing penetrations are two critical tasks, among many, that must be addressed to ensure there are no leaks. When designing or specifying blindside conditions, it is best to not jump into it blind.

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Maine Lawmakers Resume Action to Shift Grid Control to State

ENR Construction

Consumer owned power utility would buy out private providers, if measure passes and is not vetoed, with possible impact on $1B transmission line project; governor has been skeptical in public statements.

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Preliminary selection of exterior waterproofing systems 2021

Construction Specifier

Los Angeles Chapter of Construction Specifications Institute Technical Committee. Photo courtesy AVM Industries Inc. Selection of suitable waterproofing systems can present building project teams with a baffling array of choices. With hundreds of products to choose from, there is a formidable QUANTITY of data to evaluate to make a thorough investigation.

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Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina

Business Facilities

Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in Charleston, S.C. As a convergence of people, place and programming, Camp Hall delivers thoughtful infrastructure and logistical features that empower people — and business — to thrive. - Read: Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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COVID-19 and Remobilization: Returning to the Construction Site Without Mandated COVID-19 Restrictions

Constructlaw

This article summarizes the current landscape in Pennsylvania and California as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, and highlights important considerations for employers in the construction industry in relation to vaccines and navigating a post-mask mandate world. Nearly 15 months have passed since most states implemented restrictions to curtail the COVID-19 pandemic, which in some cases, included the complete shutdown of construction work.

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What Is Soffit | Different Types of Soffit | What Is Fascia | Advantages of Fascia and Soffits | Disadvantages of Fascia and Soffits | How Do You Install Soffit and Fascia

CivilJungle

Instruction of Soffits and Fascia. The Soffits and fascia play a vital role in the exterior of the structure. Many people don’t give importance to the soffit and fascia which runs along with the tails at the age of the roof. These are the Architectural Elements that are very helpful to protect the home from a variety of pests. Soffits and fascia are important elements that help to prevent the entry of moisture into the house rafters.

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New resource for public sector organizations to develop energy data management program

BD+C

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently released the Energy Data Management Guide , which provides public-sector organizations with a seven-step approach to establish a “robust and sustainable” energy data management program.