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What are Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Materials?

The Constructor

The Federal Highway Administration (FHA) of the US Department of Transportation (DOT) defines reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) materials as removed.

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The Super Sack: The Endless Potential for the Perfect Transportation

Construction Marketing

What if there was a way to move goods more efficiently than ever before? What if there was a transportation method that could handle any load, large or small? Super sacks may be the answer that you are looking for. These sacks have endless potential for perfect transportation. They can be used to move goods of all sizes and shapes, and they are incredibly efficient.

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How do you engage a post(ish)-Covid, Gen Z workforce?

Safety Services Company

The workplace likely won’t return to ‘how it used to be’, even for labor-intensive, off-site industries. The past two years have been the great equalizer for many companies. Covid brought remote work and accelerated the pace of digital transformation in the workplace. The “Great Resignation” brought a high rate of employee movement and a worker shortage.

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Mortgage Rates Highest Since October 2019

Pro Builder

Mortgage Rates Highest Since October 2019. ldeakins. Mon, 02/07/2022 - 10:53. 30-year fixed mortgages reached 4.0% by the end of January 2021 as builders and buyers eye affordability in the new year. Following strong employment in January, the most prevalent 30-year fixed mortgage rate is steadily rising toward 4.0%, the highest since October 2019, Bill McBride reports in the CalculatedRisk Newsletter.

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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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6 Ways to Improve Machine Operators’ Safety on Construction Sites

Fieldwire

One thing is clear: construction continues to be one of the most dangerous industries in the world. For example, in the United States, an astounding one out of every five deaths in the workplace is due to a construction accident , according to statistics published by the country’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In 2019, 1,071 workers in the U.S. alone died doing construction work.

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Corps Project to Deepen Mississippi River Heads Toward Final Phase

ENR Construction

Corps of Engineers $238-million project to deepen the lower Mississippi River ship channel passed a key milestone last month as ships began using a new 48-ft draft standard; final phase will involve relocating or deepening up to six utility pipelines in the remaining 30 miles to Baton Rouge.

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U.S. Metros Are Making Their Post-Pandemic Recoveries, and Rents Are on the Rise

Pro Builder

U.S. Metros Are Making Their Post-Pandemic Recoveries, and Rents Are on the Rise. ldeakins. Mon, 02/07/2022 - 10:45. Here are the cities reporting the highest price gains—and those gradually falling behind. In nearly every one of the 100 largest U.S. cities, rents are rebounding and even surpassing pre-pandemic rates after plummeting in the early months of 2020.

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Michigan DOT Selects Firm for First U.S. Wireless Vehicle Charging Road Infrastructure

ENR Construction

Electreon will develop state's inductive vehicle charging road system, furthering its planned transition to all-electric transit fleets.

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Lighting and Storage Design Opportunities Take Precedence in 2022

Pro Builder

Lighting and Storage Design Opportunities Take Precedence in 2022. ldeakins. Mon, 02/07/2022 - 10:49. Formerly underrated design features are becoming the top priorities of homeowners looking for increased comfort and functionality post-pandemic. Lighting and storage features are taking over home design preferences with the rise of new smart technology and increased focus on homeowner wellness post-pandemic.

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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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Illinois Gov. Pritzker Proposes Freeze on Automatic Gas Tax Increase

ENR Construction

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is proposing a freeze on the state gasoline tax that funds road, bridge and other infrastructure projects this summer as a way to give taxpayers inflation relief, but road builders are crying foul as their projects have long been underfunded.

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Won’t back down: 2021 in review

The Korte Company

With another year come and gone, we stand in awe of the resilience we’ve seen in people across the country. For every pound of hardship we saw a ton of helping. For every drop of mourning, a flood of light. And on every job site there were men and women brimming with energy to build for the good of their families, neighbors and communities. We admire their energy and grit.

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ENR Mountain States' 2022 Top Young Professionals

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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Concrete Slab Finishes and The F-System Explained

cnstrctr

Understand what FF and FL mean to your project.

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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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ENR Texas & Louisiana's Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

This group of 20 architects, engineers, project managers, marketers and entrepreneurs is leading the way for the next generation of AEC industry professionals.

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Your Guide to All-in-One Construction Software

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction projects benefit from maximizing efficiency. While this may be obvious, it bears repeating. To generate profits in an industry known for razor-thin margins, firms need to maintain control over cost and schedule at every phase of construction. And the more you deviate from your plans, the more your bottom line hurts (usually). This is why so many firms end up saying, “We need the best all-in-one construction software.

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Michigan DOT Selects Electreon for Inductive Vehicle Charging Road System Contract

ENR Construction

Michigan selects Electreon to develop its inductive vehicle charging road system, furthering the state's planned transition to all-electric transit fleets.

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Record High Share of Houses for Sale Are New Construction

Pro Builder

Record High Share of Houses for Sale Are New Construction. ldeakins. Mon, 02/07/2022 - 10:41. One-third of all homes for sale are new construction, but builders still have a long way to go to meet surging demand nationwide. As housing demand surges and inventory dwindles, the share of newly built single-family homes for sale in December made up one-third of total housing inventory, up 25.4% year-over-year and the highest share on record, Redfin reports.

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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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New Salt Lake City Convention Hotel Designed to Allow for Maximum Light

ENR Construction

The city’s 700-room hotel complex will offer 60,000 sq ft of meeting space and include a junior ballroom, restaurants and a rooftop pool.

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FTA Releases First Installment of IIJA Funds to Transit Systems

ENR Construction

The release covers only part of fiscal 2022 funds; an appropriations measure is needed for the rest.

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Team Uses Integrated Design-Build for New Greeley West High School

ENR Construction

New school features bright, daylit spaces designed and built through careful collaboration.

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Mountain States On the Scene: February 2022

ENR Construction

Reports from key industry events across the Mountain States region.

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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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Dick Saunders Selected as 2021 Colorado Legacy Award Winner

ENR Construction

Saunders created one of the state’s most trusted contracting firms, based on his own history of integrity and giving back to the community.

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Morrison-Maierle’s Robert Morrison Chosen 2021 Intermountain Legacy Award Winner

ENR Construction

Retired Montana water engineer and company co-founder designed dozens of water and wastewater plants across the West.

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NTSB Outlines Pittsburgh Bridge Structure Specifics, Finding Collapse Cause Will Take Months

ENR Construction

PennDOT picks HDR-Swank Construction team for rebuild of fallen bridge.

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National Coalition to Provide Boost for Building Performance Standards

ENR Construction

Energy-efficiency advocates are hopeful that a new Biden administration coalition to promote and strengthen building performance standards (BPS) could accelerate federal, state and local efforts to reduce carbon emissions from buildings. .

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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!