ENR Construction
APRIL 26, 2021
AGC of California survey shows growth in a number of state market sectors and regions despite the pandemic; LA area saw a 5% drop in jobs but its regional transit agency pushes ahead on a $6B monorail project
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 26, 2021
How Smart Sensors Can Strengthen Concrete on Jobsites. Alex Headley. Mon, 04/26/2021 - 11:43. Inefficient construction scheduling is a longstanding problem that often costs the industry and society greatly. Just a few hours of delays per floor in the construction of a multistory building can cost more than a million dollars. General contractors can incur contractual penalties of up to $50,000 a day for not meeting a project’s deadline.
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BD+C
APRIL 26, 2021
Building performance requirements are policies that establish a definition for high-performance buildings and drive all buildings to achieve that definition, making clear the city or county’s priorities. A building performance requirement provides flexibility because owners can use whatever technologies and operational strategies they decide are most effective and economical to meet the performance target.
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 26, 2021
February 2021 Construction Industry Stats. Alex Headley. Mon, 04/26/2021 - 12:42. The Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics each month from several sources, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau, to give you a better understanding of the current state of affairs for the construction industry.
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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 26, 2021
MDF Board is the beneficial replacement of the plywood crated by shattering down the softwood or hardwood residuals into the well-shaped wood fibers, frequently in a defibrillator, combining it with … What Is MDF Board? Its Uses, Properties, Pros & Cons Read More ».
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ENR Construction
APRIL 26, 2021
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is starting its search in May for a “construction manager advisor” to shepherd work on a $46-million visitors’ center at the Niagara Falls State Park.
Business Facilities
APRIL 26, 2021
Apple will build a new $1B North Carolina campus, and make job-creating investments in advanced manufacturing and clean energy throughout the country. - Read: Apple To Invest $430B Across U.S. Over Next Five Years at BusinessFacilities.com.
ENR Construction
APRIL 26, 2021
In ENR interview, CEO Troy Rudd says that even with construction units shed, the design firm has size, scale and tech value to tackle climate change and workforce demands
Stok
APRIL 26, 2021
Get to know Devon Bertram as she shares her background, where she sees the most opportunity for clients to make impact through their real estate at scale, and what she’s most looking forward to in her new role as Stok’s VP of Sustainability Consulting. Read the full press release on Devon’s new leadership role at Stok here. The post Video: Meet the Team with Devon Bertram appeared first on Stok.
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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.
ENR Construction
APRIL 26, 2021
Record-size facilities will be designed and built in Louisiana and Quebec under EPC contracts won by Germany's Thyssenkrupp.
Stok
APRIL 26, 2021
San Francisco/Denver (April 27, 2021) – Stok, a provider of sustainability and high-performance building services, announces Devon Bertram as Vice President of Sustainability Consulting. Based in the firm’s Denver office, Bertram is a six-year veteran of Stok and services clients across the country. Her transition replaces Jacob Arlein, who was recently named Stok’s Chief Executive Officer.
ENR Construction
APRIL 26, 2021
Record-size facilities will be designed and built in Louisiana and Quebec under EPC contracts won by Germany's Thyssenkrupp.
Natural Building
APRIL 26, 2021
photo: Nathaniel Hottenstein. Gabriella “Gabi” Abello and Hannah Blake met as freshman roommates at the University of Colorado Boulder. When they toured the Solar Decathlon showcase in Denver in 2017 they wondered why wasn’t CU involved? Nearly four years later, they led the CU team to the top award in the 2021 U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon building event: they designed a net-zero energy house in Fraser, Colorado, one of the coldest towns in the nation.
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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?
ENR Construction
APRIL 26, 2021
Former naval shipyard plans next construction phase but site remediation and legal issues dog planned revamp of one-time Gulf Oil refinery.
Pro Builder
APRIL 26, 2021
Home Prices Increase 17.2%—Is the Housing Market in a Bubble? cbroderick. Mon, 04/26/2021 - 08:55. The median price for an existing home reached $329,100, a 17.2% year-over-year increase, causing some fear of an unsustainable bubble, but Bloomberg says not to fear. Bubbles are driven by irrational behaviors driving up prices, yet the housing market’s price acceleration can be pinpointed to low inventory.
CivilJungle
APRIL 26, 2021
What Is Sand? Sand could be a blend of bijou grains of rock & granular materials which is distinctly defined by size, being admirable than gravel & coarser than silt. Sand is composed by erosion or broken pebbles & weathering of rocks, which is toted away by seas or rivers & chilling & defrosted during the winter disintegrate rock up the sand are going to be made.
Pro Builder
APRIL 26, 2021
Kitchen Flooring Trends for 2021. cbroderick. Mon, 04/26/2021 - 09:15. With the kitchen being one of the most important rooms in a home to buyers, specifying in-demand finishes can bump kitchen design to the next level. Homebuyers want flooring that lasts years with little maintenance and with no sacrifice to style. Realtor.com rounded up four emerging kitchen flooring trends to consider for your next project.
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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.
BD+C
APRIL 26, 2021
A coalition of manufacturers, utilities, trade associations, and advocacy groups are urging Congress to double the funding for the U.S. Energy Star program.
Pro Builder
APRIL 26, 2021
Modest Gains for Black Homeownership Likely to Continue. cbroderick. Mon, 04/26/2021 - 09:18. Since the Great Recession, the wealth gap between Black and White Americans has only increased, but modest gains could help shrink that gap over the next decade. The Black-White wealth gap currently resides at $3 trillion and nearly half can be attributed to housing differences, according to Zillow.
Safti First
APRIL 26, 2021
In a press release dated March 24, 2021, the AIA was pleased to announce that the Architecture Billings Index posted a score of 53.3 in February 2021 (according to the AIA, a score of 50 and above indicates increased billings). This was the first time ABI posted a positive score since February 2020. In addition, the new project inquiries score was 61.2 for February 2021, reaching a 22-month high.
Pro Builder
APRIL 26, 2021
Nudura One Series ICF. kcichowicz. Mon, 04/26/2021 - 09:28. Nudura One Series ICF offers users the ability to reduce labor by not having to strip foam for elevator shafts, stairwells and other areas that do not require foam. The One Series gives architects the ability to have more versatility with a design for multi-story, educational, residential, and commercial projects.
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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!
Pro Builder
APRIL 26, 2021
Two Hours Is All It Takes To Beautiful Stone Accents. kcichowicz. Mon, 04/26/2021 - 10:25. For a stone solution to knee wall and wainscoting applications, turn to the look and feel of Qora Cladding, Ashlar Stone. This easy-to-install, panelized system gives you more coverage with an aesthetic quality and 20-year warranty your homeowners will love. In addition, Qora Cladding won’t burn or melt, is lightweight and delivers an expansive 6.6 SF of coverage per panel.
Pro Builder
APRIL 26, 2021
Persistent Supply Chain Issues Hold Builders Back. cbroderick. Mon, 04/26/2021 - 09:27. Demand for new homes remains high as existing home inventory rests at record lows, but builders continue to hit roadblocks from building materials and supply chain issues. Redfin forecasts more homes being built in 2021 than any other year since 2006, but, unfortunately for hungry homebuyers, builders’ hands remain tied as construction schedules drag due to delays in building materials and finishes.
Pro Builder
APRIL 26, 2021
New-Home Sales Reach Strongest Rate Since 2006. cbroderick. Mon, 04/26/2021 - 09:08. Despite ongoing building material issues, new single-family home sales flourished in March, reaching the strongest seasonally adjusted annual rate since September 2006, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Estimated sales of new single-family homes advanced 20.7% from February and 66.8% compared to March 2020, according to data from the U.S.
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