Construction Business Owner
MAY 28, 2020
How to Prevent Workplace Violence During & After COVID-19. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 05/28/2020 - 15:00. COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on the American economy and the construction industry. Some of the ripple effects have been observable and measurable, such as stay-at-home orders, project slowdowns or delays, layoffs and phased plans to bring workers back to projects.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 28, 2020
Why choosing the right technology partner is critical for contractors looking to take the next steps to modernize and become data-driven contractors.
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Construction Business Owner
MAY 28, 2020
5 Tips for Successful Construction Software Implementation. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 05/28/2020 - 11:57. As contractors across heavy construction sectors move in growing numbers to replace spreadsheets and paper-based processes with software solutions for estimating and operations, some are finding out that an old adage about technology can be true: Great software with a flawed implementation plan equals bad software.
The Constructor
MAY 28, 2020
Explain the step by step process for concrete mix design? The post Explain the step by step process for Concrete Mix Design? appeared first on The.
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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.
Construction Dive
MAY 28, 2020
The CEO of one of the country's top electrical subcontracting firms sees U.S. construction slowing, but only temporarily.
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Construction Dive
MAY 28, 2020
The plaintiffs in the case allege that Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer exceeded her authority and went around the state legislative process when she issued the executive orders.
The Constructor
MAY 28, 2020
Which are the methods or reference codes for the casting of precast piers for metro construction particularly? The post Which are the Methods or.
Pro Builder
MAY 28, 2020
The Summer Homebuying Season Is Heating Up Faster Than Expected. acebulski. Thu, 05/28/2020 - 10:02. Summer seems to be picking up where the spring homebuying season left off, and even real estate professionals are surprised by the strong housing market rebound, according to Realtor.com. Low mortgage rates and pent-up demand are driving the uptick in mortgage applications for purchase.
BD+C
MAY 28, 2020
All too often, relics of maritime history are lost before they’re even recognized as the treasures they are. Luckily, the Thelma C—a 36 foot salmon seine vessel—has found a permanent home at the Kodiak Maritime Museum in Kodiak, Alaska. The outdoor pavilion exhibit site, designed by Barnes Architecture and constructed by contractor Friend Construction using Star Building Systems’ pre-engineered elements, was completed in December 2018. .
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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.
Pro Builder
MAY 28, 2020
Will the Pandemic Lead to Larger Single-Family Homes? acebulski. Thu, 05/28/2020 - 10:09. For the past four years, new single-family homes have been shrinking. However, the trend may reverse course as Americans recall the challenges of living at home during the pandemic. A first quarter report by NAHB shows that the median single-family square floor area increased.
BD+C
MAY 28, 2020
During the coronavirus pandemic, millions of employees, both in the U.S. and worldwide, found themselves working from home in compliance with shelter-at-home mandates by governments. A new survey of more than 40,000 employees found that workers can be productive and collaborative anywhere, and actually prefer flexibility about where they are allowed to work from day to day.
Construction Dive
MAY 28, 2020
Infrastructure is featured heavily in these latest executive promotions and hires that also include personnel at Burns & McDonnell, Shimmick and STV.
BD+C
MAY 28, 2020
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released a new strategy, “ Healthy People in Healthy Places Equals a Healthy Economy ,” to use LEED to support buildings and communities in a post-pandemic world.
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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?
Natural Building
MAY 28, 2020
Source: Thannal. Over half of all homes in India are constructed of mud, and this is for economy as well as preference. Even in cities people are beginning to think that their grandparents had it right. Mud houses have several advantages over modern materials, and here are 7 reasons why they better: 1. Longevity. Mud brick can be a solid and durable construction material for walls and floors.
Construction Equipment
MAY 28, 2020
Magni RTH 13.26 SH telehandler has a maximum lifting capacity of 28,600 pounds. Lift capacity is 17,600 pounds at maximum lift height of 86 feet. At maximum reach of 70 feet, it can lift 4,000 pounds. The telehandler rotates continuously in either direction and has full-time four-wheel drive.
Business Facilities
MAY 28, 2020
Healthcare technology company Forcura will invest $2.15 million to expand its corporate headquarters in Jacksonville, FL. - Read: Forcura To Create 115 Jobs At New Florida HQ at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Equipment
MAY 28, 2020
This summer, the Czech Republic will sculpt the country’s first 3D printed house called Prvo od Burinky. The house will be a partially self-sufficient house that generates fifty percent less costs and will be built in just 48 hours—seven times faster than conventional brick passive houses.
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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.
Civiconcepts
MAY 28, 2020
The post How to Keep House Cool in Summer Naturally (12Tips) appeared first on Civiconcepts.
BD+C
MAY 28, 2020
As some states in the US begin to reopen amid COVID-19, many organizations are working through changes to their office spaces in order to safely welcome employees back. Common considerations include more frequent cleanings, touchless entry and room controls, and greater distancing between workstations. But what many companies—especially in newer spaces—are overlooking is the data already available to help them make more informed decisions for their office reentry.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
MAY 28, 2020
Associated Builders and Contractors Chief Economist Anirban Basu warned the economic recovery following the COVID-19 outbreak would be quite different for the nonresidential construction industry compared to previous recessions, according to a recently published economic outlook. Normally, construction backlog, which stood at 8.2 months in February, according to ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator, safeguards the nonresidential construction sector from the early stages of economic downturns, ma
ENR Construction
MAY 28, 2020
The Mountainside, N.J.-based firm saw a 10% increase in 2019 regional revenue over the year before and is known for its safety record, with its Experience Modification Rate of 0.581 being well below the industry average of 1.0.
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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!
Digger Blog
MAY 28, 2020
New from Kramer-Werke GmbH in Germany comes a pair of compact all-wheel-steer loaders to meet EU Stage V emissions requirements.
CivilJungle
MAY 28, 2020
What Is Plaster? This id the process of covering rough walls , uneven surfaces in the construction house and other structures with a plastic material, called plaster or mortar. Sometimes, the term ‘rendering’ is used instead of plastering when the plaster or cement is applied to the external surface of the wall either to improve the appearance or to protect then from wether agencies, such as rain heat, etc.
BD+C
MAY 28, 2020
Global architecture + engineering firm Ghafari Associates (Ghafari) is excited to announce its investment in experiential design agency Eview 360. This investment formalizes the longstanding alliance of two Michigan-based companies that are jointly committed to delivering forward-thinking, user-centric spaces and cutting-edge technology applications.
Pro Builder
MAY 28, 2020
Financing for Affordable Housing Is Increasingly Harder to Secure . acebulski. Thu, 05/28/2020 - 09:00. Peter Fabris. Developers of affordable housing are having a tougher time lining up financing. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, there is significant uncertainty that is making lenders reticent, according to real estate development executives. Affordable housing tenants typically don’t have significant cash reserves and the delinquency rates during the pandemic have gone up.
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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!
Construction Equipment
MAY 28, 2020
With much of America’s trucking operations being grounded for the past several months during the Covid-19 outbreak, fleet managers are chomping at the bit to get back to work. But what does that look like in a world where vocational trucks have been sitting idle for 90-days or more?
Pro Builder
MAY 28, 2020
Unexpected Increase in New Home Sales, Decline in Major Sectors. acebulski. Thu, 05/28/2020 - 10:05. To the relief of housing professionals, the 23 percent decline in new home sales forecasted for April never came. In fact, new home sales actually posted a gain of 0.6 percent over March, according to Zillow. Consumer confidence is also up as states reopen and potential homebuyers return to the market.
ENR Construction
MAY 28, 2020
Changes include cutting payroll's minimum share of loan proceeds to 60%, from 75% now.
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