Fri.Aug 19, 2022

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What is Internal Curing of Concrete?

The Constructor

“Internal curing refers to the process by which the hydration of cement occurs because of the availability of additional internal water that is not part of the mixing water”, as per ACI concrete terminology. Internal curing helps the concrete to achieve its full potential in an economic and sustainable manner. Internally cured concrete utilizes pre-wetted […].

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Six Tips To Respond Effectively To Construction Client Complaints

Contractor Bookkeeping

Complaints are an unfortunate part of running a business, but they happen. No matter how hard you work to please your clients, eventually, someone will have something negative to say. However, with the right approach, you can turn complaints into a valuable tool to strengthen your business. When reviews are great, that's a fantastic thing. But unfortunately, when you get negative ones, you have to adjust.

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VERIFI® In-transit Concrete Management Advances UK Concrete Barrier Projects

GCP Applied Technologies

VERIFI® In-transit Concrete Management Advances UK Concrete Barrier Projects. Phillip.fry@gc…. Fri, 08/19/2022 - 12:51. August 19, 2022. The VERIFI® solution has helped Extrudakerb on several fronts. From monitoring the concrete batch consistency, to reducing rejected loads through remote insight, this intelligence has provided additional tools to assist Extrudakerb’s operations.

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ENR Texas & Louisiana Names 2023 Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

As part of an annual program to honor the best and brightest individuals in the AEC industry under 40 years of age who have shown exceptional leadership and service throughout their career, ENR Texas & Louisiana is honored to announce the 2023 class of Top Young Professionals.

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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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Heating System Passes Test at Student Housing

Contractor Magazine

The Green on Campus Drive—a new construction project that features approximately 450 residential units—needed a safer, more reliable hot water solution.

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Measurement Matters: A Model to Improve Construction Performance

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The famous line, “You can’t improve what you don’t measure” applies to pretty much everything, from business to personal development, to relationships, health, and even sports. If you’re a sports fan, for example, you keep a close eye on the performance of your team. How much did they score during the last game? Were there any injuries? What’s their current ranking in the league?

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Lawsuit Against Quanta Services Challenges Non-Compete Agreements

ENR Construction

Quanta Services acquired William E. Groves Construction in 2021, and two senior employees of the formerly family-owned firm are now seeing to nullify earlier non-compete agreements as they depart the company. .

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Housing Slowdown Reaches Turning Point as Fewer Sellers List Homes

Pro Builder

Housing Slowdown Reaches Turning Point as Fewer Sellers List Homes. ldeakins. Fri, 08/19/2022 - 10:45. The post-pandemic housing slowdown seems to be easing as housing supply levels off and sellers pull back . After a torrent of price increases and mortgage rate hikes, homebuyer demand is falling, and so too are new listings as sellers wait for an increase in market activity to put their houses up for sale.

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Lawsuit in Quanta Services Deal Challenges Non-Compete Terms

ENR Construction

Giant specialty contractor acquired William E. Groves Construction in 2021, and two departing senior managers of former family-owned firm aim to nullify earlier non-compete agreements.

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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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These Canadian Apartments Guarantee Affordability Thanks to Passive House Design

Pro Builder

These Canadian Apartments Guarantee Affordability Thanks to Passive House Design. ldeakins. Fri, 08/19/2022 - 10:50. The buildings' efficient design minimizes energy output and cuts down operating costs, opening up affordable units to the city’s most vulnerable residents. A new Canadian apartment building in the city of Hamilton will lease studio units for just $85 a month, a shockingly affordable cost made possible by the property’s Passive House standards.

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What Is Calacatta Quartz | 12 Types of Calacatta Quartz

CivilJungle

What Is Calacatta Quartz? Calacatta quartz is hardware that features calacatta marmoreal, a model of marmoreal. The shade of calacatta quartz is neat. It is also bright pale, although it always details unique style mode grey to gold. Types of Calacatta Quartz. Here, the different types of calacatta quartz ara as follows. Calacatta Classique Quartz.

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Homeownership Dreams Put On Hold by Buyers in Popular Metros

Pro Builder

Homeownership Dreams Put On Hold by Buyers in Popular Metros. ldeakins. Fri, 08/19/2022 - 10:55. The housing market may be slowing, but buyers in popular metros like Austin, TX are still seeing record high home prices . For the past several years, homebuyers have confronted a series of roadblocks on the path to homeownership, forcing some to put off their homebuying plans indefinitely.

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Total Construction Starts Surge in July

Contractor Magazine

Mega projects led gains, but details show broad-based construction expansion.

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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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Zillow Revises Its Housing Forecast as Obstacles Mount for Would-Be Buyers

Pro Builder

Zillow Revises Its Housing Forecast as Obstacles Mount for Would-Be Buyers. ldeakins. Fri, 08/19/2022 - 11:03. Thirty popular housing markets saw falling home prices in July, but the market isn't crashing. Instead, experts say it may finally be reaching equilibrium . At the peak of the housing boom, Zillow forecasted that home prices would rise another 17.8% over the coming year, but as the market cools, housing expectations are quickly changing.

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Productive Construction – Traits of Collaboration

Job Order Contracting

Productive construction and collaboration go hand in hand. The traits of collaboration include: co-location. commitment. multidisciplinary work. decision authority. productive environment. training. accountability. immediate feedback. consensus leader selection. Based upon the above, why would anyone be surprised by the lack of productivity and rampant economic and environmental waste endemic to public sector facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds?

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Investor Purchases Level off in Q2 2022, but That Could Change as Market Cools

Pro Builder

Investor Purchases Level off in Q2 2022, but That Could Change as Market Cools. ldeakins. Fri, 08/19/2022 - 11:08. Investors purchased fewer for-sale properties in Q2 2022, but strong rental demand could create new real estate opportunities throughout the remainder of the year . Real estate investors purchased a total of 87,500 U.S. homes in the second quarter of 2022, up 11% from Q1 and 5.9% higher than Q2 2021.

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