Tue.Jun 14, 2022

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5 Safety Precautions For Multi-Level Construction Sites

Construction Marketing

Construction workers face various challenges in the course of their work. These challenges include using dangerous tools and poisonous chemicals and being around unsafe working environments. All these pose risks to the health of these workers. . As the owner of a construction firm , you’re responsible for enhancing the safety of your workers.

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Proactively Tailoring Your Insurance Plan to Intercept Future Risk

Construction Business Owner

Proactively Tailoring Your Insurance Plan to Intercept Future Risk. hirvin. Tue, 06/14/2022 - 13:49. Construction projects run on a strict timetable. When there are disruptions, from factors such as staffing issues, resource allocation, supply chain delays or downtime from damaged equipment, economic havoc can erupt. Being prepared for any type of interruption can ensure contractors, laborers and owners can recover quickly with minimal impact to the financial well-being of the business.

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Ferrero Adding 200 Jobs In Illinois With First-Ever U.S. Kinder Bueno Plant

Business Facilities

The more than $214 million, 169,000-square-foot addition at the Bloomington, IL plant will produce Kinder Bueno products for the North American market.

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Project Information Is Everywhere, Nowhere, or Inaccessible. Now What?

Jobsite with Procore

Construction projects produce huge amounts of data, but an abundance of information can be both a blessing and a curse, depending on how well it’s put to use.

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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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Caterpillar Relocating Global HQ To Texas

Business Facilities

Caterpillar Inc. will move its global headquarters from its current location in Deerfield, IL to the company’s existing office in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

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Why subcontractors can’t afford to wait until ten past midnight for the Building Safety Bill

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The upcoming Building Safety Bill , which received Royal Assent in April making it the Building Safety Act, represents a fundamental shift in the way we operate, and will require cultural and behavioural change – including amongst subcontractors. But right now, large portions of the industry aren’t ready for the legislation coming through the UK Parliament.

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Can I Put Insoles On The Top Of Insoles?

Work Gearz

Are you facing discomfort from your huge shoes? Do they create blisters after a long day? Get rid of that discomfort by adding an extra insole to your shoes. Insoles are designed to provide your feet with maximum comfort and relaxation. Have you ever considered putting an extra insole on top of your present insole to improve your experience? Are you still unsure whether to put it or not?

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How to Deal with Extended Lead Times and High Material Costs

Levelset

Inflation is more than a buzzword for specialty contractors. Construction material costs are rising along with high fuel prices , affecting lead times and project success. Contractors report that supply chain disruptions impact inventory and their ability to forecast for the future. Additionally, the wait for materials forces specialty contractors into a tight spot, removing the ability to guarantee deadlines and the on-time completion of projects. .

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8 Types of Pointing in Brick Masonry Construction

Learn Civil Engineering

Definition Pointing in simple terms is a mechanism to dig the damaged mortar from the joints in stone or brick masonry and replace them with freshly prepared mortar followed by a proper surface finish to the joints. the joints are either built of cement mortar or lime mortar. Damaged mortar is removed either by hand […].

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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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The Helderberg Environmental Center in Capetown, South Africa Opens

Natural Building

“The new Helderberg Environmental Center is truly a magnificent building and provides the perfect setting for the various environmental education programs the City’s nature reserves offer schools and interest groups. This center provides us with a practical example of what a green City facility can look like. The project as a whole has proved just how beneficial implementing green construction.

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Submit Your Exceptional Construction Project for an Autodesk Excellence Award 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Every day, incredible projects are finished around the world thanks to the hard work and innovation of the construction industry. This industry drives real world change and shapes our cities while providing essential services to humanity. . This truth inspires our Autodesk Excellence Awards, designed to recognize and celebrate the incredible achievements of our customers. .

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7 Ways To Prevent Sliding In Rubber Boots

Work Gearz

Whenever you buy rubber boots, the two important elements that you should look into are security and protection. You want security in all spheres of life and desiring the same from your boots is not too far-fetched. If your rubber boots are slippery, it can lead to a major accident, and you may not want to get into such a situation. In this article, we list down easy and inexpensive ways to prevent sliding in rubber boots.

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BIM for Infrastructure: Perspectives from FHWA, HDR, and Michigan DOT

ENR Construction

Industry experts weigh in on BIM for infrastructure, evolving IFC data standards, IIJA impacts, and more in this exclusive panel discussion.

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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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Snow Boots vs Hiking Boots: What’s the Difference?

Work Gearz

There are days when you want to spend all the time outdoors. And when heading outside, you want to make sure you have the correct equipment, which requires some amount of research.  One thing to consider is the sort of boot you’ll be wearing.  Depending on your destination, you have to choose between hiking boots or snow boots. Snow Boots are more appropriate if you intend to hike in snowy circumstances, since you’ll need solid traction to keep you on your feet while still

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The Benefits of a High-Level Market Analysis

ENR Construction

Dive into what data can do for your agency in this overview of a high-level market analysis that led to a $101.35m settlement.

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What Should a New Employee Do for the First Week?

ExactHire - Construction

Are you interested in increasing new hire retention by 50 percent? How about boosting your team’s productivity by 62 percent? Then, you need a solid onboarding plan. One study found that companies with an effective onboarding plan retained 91 percent of their first-year hires. And those that just wing it when it comes to onboarding? Their new hire retention rate is an abysmal 50 percent.

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Report Forecasts Upswing in Hydrogen-fueled Energy Production

ENR Construction

DNV's Hydrogen Forecast 2050 predicts $6.8 trillion in global spending on hydrogen production for energy by 2050.

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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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Round Toe Vs Moc Toe: Which one is Better?

Work Gearz

If you’re looking for information on the style of toe box you want on your boots, you can choose between round or moc toe, depending which one would best fit your needs.  Moc toe or round toe is all about the style of the boots, to cater to a variety of preferences and needs. You may prefer one toe style design over another for aesthetic or functional reasons.

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Transportation Innovation as a Top Priority ft. the City of Meriden

ENR Construction

Watch a Director of Public Works discuss how they leveraged federal grant funding to improve project technology.

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Global Upswing Forecast in Hydrogen-Fueled Energy Production

ENR Construction

Outlook to 2050 by Norway-based consultant DNV predicts $6.

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Street Collapses Near $4.4B Gordie Howe International Bridge

ENR Construction

Partial road collapse on major Canada-U.S. border crossing project did not stop construction.

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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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Ill. Law Grants Sign Off Privileges to Interior Designers

ENR Construction

Interior designers receive limited stamp and seal privileges under new Illinois law .

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Caterpillar Moving Corporate HQ From Illinois to Texas

ENR Construction

Caterpillar will move its headquarters from suburban Chicago to suburban Dallas.

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ABC Survey: Backlog Grows as Prices Increase, Contractor Confidence Drops

ENR Construction

The Associated Builders and Contractors Construction Backlog Indicator rose to nine months in May.

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Construction Backlog Grows as Prices Increase, Contractor Confidence Drops, ABC Data Show

ENR Construction

The Associated Builders and Contractors Construction Backlog Indicator rose to nine months in May.

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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!