Lets Build

JANUARY 21, 2021

The construction site is where the money is being made or lost. In that sense, visibility is everything. No matter what, you should always be able to have a clear and complete view of your on-site progress against your plan. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects. In any other case, you might want to prepare yourself for costly interruptions, never-ending claims, and all in all a negative ROI for your project.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 21, 2021

How to Alleviate Labor Shortage Problems & Stay Ahead of Staffing in 2021. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 01/21/2021 - 12:23. With an uneven pandemic response across the country and a number of regulations that fluctuate from week to week, the commercial construction industry dealt with an intense degree of uncertainty in 2020. But there is cause for optimism in 2021.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2021

ISSUE- The required standards for the currency and accuracy of construction cost data used for IGEs have not been met for years, and there is appears to be no plan to address this major failing. An independent Government estimate of construction costs shall be prepared and furnished to the contracting officer at the earliest practicable time for each proposed contract and for each contract modification anticipated to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 21, 2021

The automaker will add 120 new jobs at the Honda of America Mfg., Inc. Anna Engine Plant with help from a JobsOhio economic development grant. - Read: Honda Investing $200M In Western Ohio Engine Plant Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 21, 2021

In a new experimental study, researchers at Australia’s RMIT University looked to the natural strength of lobster shells to design special 3D printing patterns.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 21, 2021

Fleet-management technology has jumped in its sophistication over the past few years, but the most recent leap has ushered in a new era of telematics: Managers can now be connected to every aspect of their fleet at all times of the day.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 21, 2021

Uzin Utz, a manufacturer of floor covering products, will invest $34M in a 125,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Waco, TX. - Read: Uzin Utz To Build Second North American Manufacturing Facility In Texas at BusinessFacilities.com.

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BD+C

JANUARY 21, 2021

The California Energy Commission is considering a statewide ban on the use of natural gas for heating and hot water in new homes.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 21, 2021

Tadano has announced that Empire Crane Company, headquartered in Syracuse, New York, has been added as an authorized distributor for Tadano cranes in the northeastern United States. Since opening in 2002, Empire Crane has been a long-time authorized distributor of Demag and Mantis cranes.

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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.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 21, 2021

Entries came from more than 50 construction professionals in New Jersey and New York. Three selected for regional recognition also were chosen for ENR’s national Top 20 Under 40 list.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 21, 2021

As manufacturers redesigned heavy equipment to accommodate the engine technologies required to meet Tier 4-F emissions standards, one area had immediate safety implications.

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BD+C

JANUARY 21, 2021

3XN and IttenBrechbühl have won an international competition to design Tilia Tower, a 278-foot-tall wooden tower on the outskirts of Lausanne, Switzerland. . The design includes the tower as well as the transformation and renovation of two existing buildings for the real estate company Insula SA. The project includes retail, apartments, a hotel, co-working, and various public functions such as bars, shops, restaurants, and cafes. . .

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 21, 2021

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation releases the January 2021 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today.

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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?

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 21, 2021

As COVID-19 upended daily work lives in a year like no other, current and future construction participants found new ways to get the job done

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 21, 2021

In a new experimental study, researchers at Australia’s RMIT University looked to the natural strength of lobster shells to design special 3D printing patterns.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 21, 2021

Are you using knee high boots as your ‘go-to’ accessory in your day to day lives but are in a dilemma whether these tall boots are off limits to wear to the workplace or not? Are you using these boots in fall and keep them aside as soon as summer arrives ? Well, this article is all about clearing your doubts. Trendy in the fashion world since the 1950s, knee high boots are one of the most favored options.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 21, 2021

2021 Market Will Remain in Sellers' Control. cbroderick. Thu, 01/21/2021 - 09:53. The main issues buyers faced last year will most likely continue on, maintaining sellers’ leg up on the market, says The Washington Post. Last year closed out with the smallest number of homes available for purchase, a whopping 40% lower compared to December 2019. Only 700,000 homes were listed for sale.

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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.

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BD+C

JANUARY 21, 2021

This week on The Weekly show, BD+C editors speak with AEC industry leaders about: . • LGBT certification for architecture, engineering, and construction firms. • The current state of data centers in a pandemic world. . . THE WEEKLY SHOW HIGHLIGHTS FOR JANUARY 21, 2021.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 21, 2021

The Dilemmas Builders Face With Home Building Technology. cbroderick. Thu, 01/21/2021 - 09:59. With all the available technology out there for builders, why isn’t it easier and faster to build? Instead, construction schedules get longer and longer every year. Scott Sedam, TrueNorth Development founder and president, asked in Pro Builder ’s November/December 2020 issue, “Where’s the home building technology revolution?”.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 21, 2021

What Is Mat Foundation? Mat foundation is also called a raft foundation. Generally, it is a continuous slab laying on the soil on which all the columns and beam of the structure are constructed. By the mat foundation, all load of the building or structure is transferred to the soil. Where the soil condition is very weak there the mat foundation is used.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 21, 2021

Anthony Guzzone gets 38-month jail term for U.S. tax evasion; two former Turner execs will be sentenced in February and March.

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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!

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 21, 2021

The cold weather can be very harsh on you physically and imagine having to work in such conditions without the proper attire. We tend to cover ourselves with proper woolens and fleeces to keep warm during winters, but often tend to neglect the feet by simply wearing thicker socks and the regular work boots. This is where insulated work boots come in handy as they add an extra layer of warmth and keep the cold out for good.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 21, 2021

Inventing new technologies. Dreaming up more efficient processes. Solving seemingly insurmountable site challenges.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 21, 2021

Kani’s Method. Structural analysis is one of the most important parts of civil engineering. The construction of high rise buildings and multi-storey buildings are increasing day by day. The high rise building requires the perfect analysis of frames and different structure of members features has a number of joints. Kani’s method was developed by Gasper Kani in the year 1940.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 21, 2021

Builder Confidence Begins to Weaken as Material and Land Prices Increase. cbroderick. Thu, 01/21/2021 - 09:51. Home builder confidence reached its highest level ever last year, but rising costs are threatening that. According to the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, builder confidence for the single-family home market dropped three points this month to 83.

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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!

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 21, 2021

It’s anticipated the administration will take a holistic approach to climate change and climate resilience, incorporating climate resilience and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions into all efforts, including the anticipated $2-trillion infrastructure bill to be introduced next month.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 21, 2021

New-Home Construction Reaches Highest Level Since 2006. cbroderick. Thu, 01/21/2021 - 09:33. New-home construction starts and permits reached the highest level since 2006 in December, according to MarketWatch. Builders began construction at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 1.67 million—5.8% higher than November. Permits for December 2020 were 17% higher than one year ago and up 4.5% from November.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 21, 2021

Work from congressional funding sources is paused 60 days to assess options to terminate or repurpose contracts

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