Pro Builder
AUGUST 4, 2021
The NAHB Chairman's Letter: Prepare Yourself with NAHB’s Disaster Toolkit. mbeirne. Wed, 08/04/2021 - 06:00. The NAHB has resources to help builders, remodelers, home builder associations, and homeowners prepare for and respond to disasters. Chuck Fowke | NAHB 2021 Chairman. The old saying about best-laid plans going awry is especially true when disaster strikes.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 4, 2021
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BD+C
AUGUST 4, 2021
Mass timber is an ideal material for structures designed for deconstruction and offers continued carbon storage after the expiration of the building’s lifespan, as well as removing material from the waste stream.
Civiconcepts
AUGUST 4, 2021
What Is Concrete Spalling? The phenomenon in which Concrete Surface undergoes flaking or peeling near the surface portion of the finished slab, which may further extend to the top layer … What Is Concrete Spalling | Concrete Spalling Repair | Concrete Spalling Repair Methods | Concrete Spalling Cause Read More ».
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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.
Pro Builder
AUGUST 4, 2021
Less Dense Areas Remain Most Popular for Buyers. cbroderick. Wed, 08/04/2021 - 09:44. The National Association of Realtors says the uncertainty of the delta variant’s impact, remote work, and starting families are three big factors influencing homebuyers’ decisions on where to live. These influences have pushed many buyers into outlying counties where housing demand is more robust than central counties.
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ENR Construction
AUGUST 4, 2021
ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.
BD+C
AUGUST 4, 2021
Patients and families dealing with extended inpatient stays face long days of isolation. For them, the hospital room becomes the hub for treatment and meals, as well as the setting for the most hopeful and fearful conversations about their life. Unintentionally and unexpectedly, the hospital becomes home. Supporting their stay means doing more than fighting the disease.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 4, 2021
UK remains global leader in Offshore Wind Power, China is tops in Renewable Energy in Business Facilities' 2021 Global Rankings Report. - Read: San Francisco, New York, Tel Aviv Top Startup Ecosystems at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
AUGUST 4, 2021
The global engineering firm Arup has joined forces with First Street Foundation , a nonprofit that specializes in climate science and flood modeling, for the purpose of co-creating products that provide climate risk data for various property types.
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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.
Work Gearz
AUGUST 4, 2021
Wedge sole boots are the ones where the outsoles of the boots are thick and are raised equally throughout the entire length of the boots. This means that there are no heels or bents in the arch area of the boots. Also, the insoles are also thick and provides great cushioning effect. All these features make wedge sole boots a better choice for the ones who have to walk in flat, even and hard surfaces throughout the day.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
AUGUST 4, 2021
Construction employment declined or stagnated in 101 metro areas between February 2020, the last month before the pandemic, and June 2021, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data. Association officials said that labor shortages and supply chain problems were keeping many firms from adding workers in many parts of the country.
Pro Builder
AUGUST 4, 2021
More Young Workers Enter Construction Industry, Changing Median Worker Age. cbroderick. Wed, 08/04/2021 - 09:53. More needs to be done for recruiting new workers into the construction trades, says the National Association of Home Builders, but recent data shows a slight increase in young workers. The 2019 American Community Survey found the share of workers under 25 in the construction industry reached 10.8%, up from 9.7% in 2015.
Natural Building
AUGUST 4, 2021
Three small cob homes (about 100 square feet each) cost around $500 each, not including labo r. Quail Springs Permaculture , an educational non-profit in Southern California, built the houses over the span of a few months. Quail Springs cob house. (Credit: John Orcutt). According to their natural building director, Sasha Rabin, the structures were made using — along with reclaimed fixtures such as doors and window frames — materials sourced near the construction area.
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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?
Pro Builder
AUGUST 4, 2021
Young Professionals Have Returned to Cities, Impacting Rents. cbroderick. Wed, 08/04/2021 - 10:00. Young professionals have returned to cities, pushing apartment rents up and taking the stock prices of apartment companies with it. The FTSE Nareit Equity Apartments index, which tracks publicly traded apartment companies, increased 42% since January 2021.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 4, 2021
KORE Power Inc. says it will build a 1-million-sq-ft lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility on a 214-acre site in Buckeye, Ariz.—40 miles west of downtown Phoenix and just south of Interstate 10.
Pro Builder
AUGUST 4, 2021
Affordability Worsens for First-Time Buyers. cbroderick. Wed, 08/04/2021 - 10:04. Buying a home remained difficult in the second quarter of 2021, but it became even more difficult for first-time homebuyers. NerdWallet analyzed home affordability for first-time buyers in the country’s largest metros, finding a notable loss of affordability for these usually younger buyers with less robust credit histories and tighter budgets.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 4, 2021
Detroit electrical contractor Motor City Electric Co. is ENR Midwest's Specialty Contractor of the Year.
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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.
Pro Builder
AUGUST 4, 2021
Simplify Home Construction with ForceField® Weather Barrier System. kcichowicz. Wed, 08/04/2021 - 10:52. Stay ahead of time, labor and weather delays with Georgia-Pacific’s integrated WRB sheathing system. Dry in your homes faster with ForceField ® Weather Barrier System, the versatile system for sloped roofs and walls that simplifies construction and reduces the number of trips around the building compared to traditional systems.
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 4, 2021
Construction Accounting Software Implementation Checklist. Five Ways Contractors Can Thrive During Change. Greg Ragsdale. Wed, 08/04/2021 - 09:46. Implementing new accounting software isn’t as simple as installing your favorite browser on a new computer. Because it has so many moving pieces and touches so many different parts of your business, it’s much more of a process than it is a simple download and a “How-To” video.
Pro Builder
AUGUST 4, 2021
Why Builders Wait to See Lower Lumber Prices. mbeirne. Wed, 08/04/2021 - 06:00. NAHB Policy Brief | Lumber prices have moderated, but lower costs haven't worked their way to builders; New home prices too expensive for lower-income households. National Association of Home Builders. After months of headlines about rising lumber prices, recent news has focused on significant price declines.
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