Lets Build
APRIL 16, 2021
Are you using MS Project, Excel, or WhatsApp to stay on top of your programme? Many project managers, like you, choose to rely on these tools to manage their project schedules. Good as they are, none of these tools is made for running construction projects with a lot of repetition. Imagine that you work on a hospital, apartment block, or even a roadwork project.
The Constructor
APRIL 16, 2021
Onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS) is a privately owned and maintained sewage disposal system that treats wastewater and produces disinfected.
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Construction Equipment
APRIL 16, 2021
One person died after one of the last remaining sections of the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet collapsed on Wednesday. Emergency responders were called to Oregon Inlet just before 5 p.m., according to OBX Today.
Pro Builder
APRIL 16, 2021
Remodeling Market to Strengthen Through Next Year. cbroderick. Fri, 04/16/2021 - 09:05. Home improvement and repair spending will continue at a healthy pace through 2021 and into the following year, according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University (JCHS). By the first quarter of 2022, JCHS predicts a 4.8% growth in renovation and repair spending.
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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.
Civiconcepts
APRIL 16, 2021
A Skillion Roof is a durable, versatile, and high-performing residential architecture alternative. This type of roof can add sophistication and minimalism to any household, hence making it an incredibly popular … What Is Skillion Roof – Types, Uses, Advantages & Disadvantages Read More ».
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Construction Equipment
APRIL 16, 2021
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association says equipment and software investment growth is expected to be robust this year with annual equipment and software investment growth forecast at 11.2 percent for 2021. Also, annual U.S. GDP growth for 2021 is forecast at 5.
BD+C
APRIL 16, 2021
The new UCI Medical Center Irvine-Newport project is set to rise adjacent to the University California Irvine campus. The facility will be a short walk or bike ride for researchers, students, and staff.
Contractor Bookkeeping
APRIL 16, 2021
All construction contractors have experienced bad debt's financial pain, which is defined as a customer who refuses to pay no matter what you do. We've been there before, and it will probably happen again in the future. Owning and operating any business, including accounting, means sometimes you provide goods and services and not get paid. Knowing The Answers Helps.
Business Facilities
APRIL 16, 2021
California-based greenhouse grower Pete's will invest $18 million and create 15 jobs in Peach County, GA. - Read: Pete’s Opening First Eastern U.S. Indoor Farming Facility In Georgia at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 16, 2021
Trimble Earthworks Grade Control Platform version 2.4 is now available for use with soil compactors. The GNSS-based, 3D compaction control is designed to make soil compaction more accurate, faster, and easier.
Business Facilities
APRIL 16, 2021
The joint venture, Ultium Cells LLC, will build a manufacturing plant in Spring Hill, TN and create 1,300 new jobs. - Read: GM, LG Energy Solution Investing $2.3B In New Tennessee Plant at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 16, 2021
United Rentals has acquired Franklin Equipment, which has 20 locations in the midwest and southeast United States. Franklin sells and rents equipment from manufacturers such as Wacker Neuson, Toro, and Chicago Pneumatic.
Natural Building
APRIL 16, 2021
Casa Covida blends rammed earth, mud, clay and other natural materials with 3D printing. These materials are local and easy to source. California-based Emerging Objects is a visionary studio that is exploring ways to use 3D printing using soil mixed with straw, sand, and other organic materials. The name Casa Covida refers to both the global pandemic and the Spanish word for cohabitation because it was born during a time when we dealt with both those things.
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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?
BD+C
APRIL 16, 2021
A new 120-unit mixed-use development, dubbed Wrigleyville Lofts, has topped off at 949 W. Dakin St. in Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood. The project is located two and a half blocks north of Wrigley field. The project, designed by Sullivan, Roulette & Wilson Architects, will feature a facade of red brick accented with limestone. Large windows will provide abundant natural light and common areas on the ground floor and roof deck will provide residents with multiple options for gathering.
Pro Builder
APRIL 16, 2021
Freddie Mac Says the Market Needs 4 Million More Homes. cbroderick. Fri, 04/16/2021 - 09:14. In order to close the gap between housing demand and inventory, the market needs 4 million more homes for sale, according to a new report from Freddie Mac. The housing inventory issue has increased 52% during the past two years while the construction of entry-level homes has declined more than 84% during the past four decades.
ENR Construction
APRIL 16, 2021
Vegas tunnel system, which cost $52.5 million, can accommodate 4,400 riders per hour.
Pro Builder
APRIL 16, 2021
Median Home Listing Price Now $370,000. cbroderick. Fri, 04/16/2021 - 09:26. Home prices posted a year-over-year median price increase of 15%, bringing the median home listing price to $370,000, according to Realtor.com’s Monthly Housing Trends report. One Silicon Valley home received 76 all-cash offers, another fixer-upper in Maryland received 88, 75 of which were cash offers.
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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.
ENR Construction
APRIL 16, 2021
The National Building Museum turned 40 last year, but rather than slowing down, the Washington, D.C., institution has kicked into high gear as it reopens with a new executive director and a stronger emphasis on critical issues facing the construction industry today.
ENR Construction
APRIL 16, 2021
The new tunnel system can accommodate 4,400 riders per hour.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 16, 2021
If you are a public sector owner looking to put an end to underperforming facilities projects and excessive administration costs, rethinking job order contracts might be a good idea. Rethinking Job Order Contracts to drive best value facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes. What is Job Order Contracting (JOC)? Job order contracting is a project delivery method that was developed to expedite the numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, and “minor” new construction proj
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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!
CivilJungle
APRIL 16, 2021
What Is a Buttress Dam? The buttress dam is a variation or improvisation of the Gravity Dam. Buttresses are just like concrete walls that are built parallel to the flow of water with such a prescribed thickness at frequent intervals. An arch slab or angled deck slab is installed on such buttresses to sustain upstream water. Typically, the Gravity Dam needs more concrete action.
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