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Exploring Exit Plan Strategies

Construction Business Owner

Exploring Exit Plan Strategies. Alex Headley. Mon, 01/10/2022 - 09:25. The United States construction market is a $2.4 trillion dollar industry, with over 4 million participants as of September 2021. Since the aftermath of the 2008-2009 financial recession, the growth in new construction companies has ballooned; approximately 81,000 new construction companies per year have entered the market, on average, since 2014.

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Practical Tips for Using Concrete Vibrators in the Field

The Constructor

Vibration is one of the methods used to consolidate poured concrete to achieve required density and, subsequently, the designated concrete strength.

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Single-Family Homeowner Wealth Reaches $225,000 Over 10-Year Period

Pro Builder

Single-Family Homeowner Wealth Reaches $225,000 Over 10-Year Period. ldeakins. Mon, 01/10/2022 - 09:56. Homeowners who purchased a single-family existing home 10 years ago could rake in significant home equity gains in an elevated seller’s market. Homeownership is the largest source of wealth among U.S. families, according to The National Association of Realtors, especially as net gains from price appreciation and mortgage payments reach nearly ten times the median value of financial assets held

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Heliports: Types and Construction Features

The Constructor

Heliports are landing pads designed for helicopters and powered lift aircraft. They are constructed either from steel, concrete, or aluminum.

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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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Georgia Lands North America’s Largest Lithium-ion Battery Recycling Plant

Business Facilities

Battery Resourcers will invest $43 million and create 150 jobs in Covington, GA at its first commercial-scale battery recycling plant. The post Georgia Lands North America’s Largest Lithium-ion Battery Recycling Plant appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Here Are the Most Affordable Markets for First-Time Buyers in 2022

Pro Builder

Here Are the Most Affordable Markets for First-Time Buyers in 2022. ldeakins. Mon, 01/10/2022 - 10:07. Realtor.com releases the top 10 towns where first-time buyers may finally find some luck in the new year. Throughout the pandemic, first-time buyers have had their dreams of homeownership dashed time and time again by price increases and tight competition from investors and previous homeowners, but according to Realtor.com, a few affordable markets could offer a solution.

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New ASU Building Puts Science Front and Center

ENR Construction

Highly sustainable facility was designed to showcase collaborative research while honoring the complex history of the site.

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Rents Are Slowing Seasonally But Rising Sharply Year-Over-Year

Pro Builder

Rents Are Slowing Seasonally But Rising Sharply Year-Over-Year. ldeakins. Mon, 01/10/2022 - 09:49. Rental demand is soaring across the U.S., but low inventory and rising prices could pose a challenge for apartment hunters. . Rental demand soared to its highest reported level in three decades with a net total of over 670,000 units absorbed, according to the CalculatedRisk Newsletter.

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ENR Southwest's Top Young Professionals 2022

ENR Construction

The AEC industry’s next generation of leaders are strengthening their areas of expertise both at the office and in the community.

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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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60% Reduction of Pre-startup Issues on Factory Project in the Hills of Tuscany

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Nestlé S.A. is a Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate corporation headquartered in Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland. It is the largest food company in the world with products including baby food, bottled water, breakfast cereals, confectionery, pet foods, and snacks. Twenty-nine of Nestlé’s brands have annual sales of close to €1 billion including Nespresso, Nescafé, Kit Kat, Smarties, Nesquik, Stouffer’s, Vittel, and Maggi.

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N.M. Architect Makes An Impact, by Design

ENR Construction

Legacy Award winner Dale Dekker masters the art of crafting and connecting the community fabric.

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6 Best Lightweight Work Jackets

Work Gearz

A work jacket can be different things to different professions and while there are literally hundreds of choices available, different professions will require a variety of features. Some may want weather resistance as a priority, while others may desire specific features, enhanced range of motion, warmth, or jacket weight. Many of the professionals we talked to reiterated that a lightweight jacket is a priority for them to work comfortably while involved in specific physical tasks that require a

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FGP Holding Investing $20M In Alabama Expansion

Business Facilities

The private label frozen novelties manufacturer's new production facility in Mobile will create approximately 200 new jobs over three years. The post FGP Holding Investing $20M In Alabama Expansion appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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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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Critics Question ‘Housing First’ Approach as Homelessness Crisis Worsens

Pro Builder

Critics Question ‘Housing First’ Approach as Homelessness Crisis Worsens. ldeakins. Mon, 01/10/2022 - 10:03. Over half a million Americans are unhoused despite increased funding from coast to coast. Nearly 600,000 Americans were left without housing in 2020 as a result of surging costs and a rise in unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic, CNBC reports.

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Free Materials Encyclopedia for Sustainable Building

Natural Building

Chris Magwood’s classic book, Making Better Buildings , is now available for free online! This is a comparative guide to sustainable construction for homeowners and contractors. It is also a masterpiece of research and experience folded into an encyclopedic reference book for anyone interested in sustainable approaches to our built environment.

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What is Chemical Earthing | Advantages | Materials Used | Cost & Procedure of Chemical Earthing

Learn Civil Engineering

What is Chemical Earthing? Chemical earthing is very much different from normal earthing. In normal earthing, we use salt and charcoal for transferring charge into the earth using electrodes or plates, where charcoal and salt are placed on the top of the electrodes. While in the case of chemical earthing, chemical powders use for transferring […].

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5 Best Breathable Socks for Work Boots

Work Gearz

If you regularly wear work boots, especially in a warm climate or in hot summer weather, then you know how important comfort is. In hot weather, work boots may not only be uncomfortable but also a hindrance as well. Finding socks that offer breathability inside a work boot can be a challenge but will offer more comfort and permit you to concentrate on your job.

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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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Southwest City Scoop: Albuquerque

ENR Construction

Dodge offers data on projected 2022 construction starts in the Albuquerque area.

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PanoLock: first and only multipoint lock that works with standard hardware

Pro Builder

PanoLock: first and only multipoint lock that works with standard hardware. kcichowicz. Mon, 01/10/2022 - 07:36. If you haven’t considered multipoint locks because of cost, special hardware requirements or inconvenience, think again. PanoLock Multipoint Lock from Endura works with off-the-shelf hardware, bringing security and performance to every entry and patio door at an affordable price.

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Spain Set to Launch First Floating Offshore Wind Turbine in Fall

ENR Construction

Contractor Ferrovial Construccíon S.A.

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ProWood® FR UL V343 2-Hour Wall Assembly (UL 263 Listed)

Pro Builder

ProWood® FR UL V343 2-Hour Wall Assembly (UL 263 Listed). kcichowicz. Mon, 01/10/2022 - 11:00. The UL Listing for ProWood FR’s V343 fire-retardant, pressure-treated wall assembly gives builders and architects the peace of mind to specify the product in their residential and commercial construction applications. It also allows building code officials to quickly and confidently approve the product on job sites.

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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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Survey: Growth of Construction Activity Slows in the U.K.

ENR Construction

Despite improving supply chains and high demand, delays are expected to continue.

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Endura 2022

Pro Builder

Endura 2022. kcichowicz. Mon, 01/10/2022 - 07:36.

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Our 10 Most Popular On-Demand Construction Webinars in 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

It’s impossible to know everything about construction, especially as the industry evolves at such a rapid clip. It makes continued learning a path worth following. In fact, whether it’s a single webinar or larger event, skilling up tends to pay off in dividends. So, whether you’re learning new things yourself, or sending this list to your team, here’s ten of our most popular on-demand construction webinars from all of 2021.

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4 Best Radiation Safety Glasses

Work Gearz

We had a scare the other day when one of my boys took a bad fall while riding his bike. Off to the emergency room we went for a quick x-ray to make sure there were no broken bones, and luckily there weren’t. While we were there, I got to talking with the radiologist about the pair of safety glasses he wore, and one thing led to another. He, and his colleagues, accepted my request to research the best radiation safety glasses the market currently has to offer.

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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!