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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Understanding Risk on the Road. Alex Headley. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 07:30. As much as you’d like to assume safety is always top of mind in the construction industry, it’s important not to take anything for granted. Because of the construction industry’s variable nature — transporting various types of cargo, traveling unfamiliar routes, driving under challenging road conditions and using different vehicles — construction fleets are uniquely prone to vehicular accidents.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

How European Technology Can Benefit U.S. Builders . mbeirne. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 11:15. New technology promises more efficient, healthy buildings through innovation and data collection. Don Neff. The U.S. home building industry is experiencing a dramatic renaissance of innovation, resulting from concurrent revolutions in digital data capture and green building practices that have accelerated with the COVID-19 pandemic to more widespread adoption of new technology. .

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Risk on the Road. Alex Headley. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 07:30. As much as you’d like to assume safety is always top of mind in the construction industry, it’s important not to take anything for granted. Because of the construction industry’s variable nature — transporting various types of cargo, traveling unfamiliar routes, driving under challenging road conditions and using different vehicles — construction fleets are uniquely prone to vehicular accidents.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

5 Insulation Products for a More Energy-Efficient Home . ibush. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 07:00. When it comes to home insulation products, much of the focus today relates to an increasing demand for energy efficiency and sustainability, taking into consideration the product’s global warming potential (GWP) and ozone depletion potential (ODP). Selecting insulation is a process, one in which home builders must weigh a variety of factors, from climate and the material's insulating ability ( R-value ) to c

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

EPC Columbia will create 50 new jobs at its Lebanon, OH appliance and automotive part manufacturing facility with a $2.5 million expansion. The post Plastic Manufacturer EPC Columbia To Expand Ohio Facility appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

We celebrated Employee Ownership Month during October by banding together with a team of Vermont employee-owned companies to give back to the community. Together, we raised nearly $35,000 for the Vermont Foodbank and donated hundreds. The post Food Drive Brings in $35,000 for Vermont Foodbank first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Over 2 Million More Construction Workers Needed to Combat Low Housing Inventory. ldeakins. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 09:37. How a monumental labor shortage is affecting the housing market. Historic labor and supply shortages are limiting the number of available homes on the market, leaving few affordable options for home buyers. To combat a major housing crisis, the construction industry will need to hire over 2 million more workers over the next three years, Insider reports.

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Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Long-awaited, much-debated legislation offers $1.2 trillion to improve roads, bridges and communication, with money dedicated to water infrastructure such as replacing lead pipes.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

What to Expect From OSHA's New COVID Vaccine Standard. ldeakins. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 09:32. How contractors and employers can prepare for new workplace vaccine requirements. . The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released an emergency temporary standard for COVID-19 vaccine requirements in the workplace, Construction Dive reports. The standard requires employers with 100 or more employees to implement a vaccination requirement by January 4th.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The need for estimation and costing of construction can’t be understated. Even if the vision for a construction project is clear, the financial costs of completing it can be difficult to predict. Construction managers and developers can minimize the risk of failure by getting a cost estimate before committing to a hard bid for a construction project.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Owner Southern Co. blames lagging electrical system remediation work and ongoing craft labor shortages for the latest schedule adjustment.

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

This former school house located in Wye Valley, one of Wales’ most stunning, landmark locations, is a great lesson in how to transform a period property from a practical former life into a welcoming and wonderful home. As well as the breathtaking scenery, the village is the site of one of the UK’s most iconic ruins: Tintern Abbey. Tintern Abbey was established in 1269 by Cistercian monks and is one of the masterpieces of British Gothic architecture.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The 2022 class of ENR MidAtlantic’s Top Young Professionals represents the best and brightest emerging design and construction leaders from across the region, which includes Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Electric vehicle battery manufacturer Microvast set to invest $25 million in new Florida R&D center; will create 100 jobs. The post Microvast To Establish R&D Facility In Orlando appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

With the goal of balancing environmental protection and aviation safety, Short Elliott Hendrickson designed an alternative alignment for the main runway at Duluth Sky Harbor.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

How to Make Healthy and Sustainable Building Profitable. ldeakins. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 09:11. Three key requirements for increased profitability. Healthy and sustainable building depends on location, features, and marketing to increase profitability, according to John Burns Real Estate’s New Home Trends Institute panelists. To make healthy and sustainable homes marketable and profitable, builders should establish a “brand promise” of quality with upgraded features that draw in buyers not necessari

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Designed to replicate the warmth and flow of a private health care experience within a public health department, the new Will County Dept. of Public Health aims to meet the needs of a population that is expected to nearly double in the next 30 years.

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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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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Pro Builder Is Accepting Nominations for "40 Under 40" Awards Program. ldeakins. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 09:20. Nominate a stellar young professional in the residential construction industry today. Pro Builder is currently accepting nominations for its 2022 "40 Under 40" awards program that recognizes the best-of-the-best young professionals in residential construction — talented individuals who will shape the future of the industry.

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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

It isn’t just construction workers who have a day-long or a night-long shift. Nurses and doctors are always up on their feet as well. Long shifts take the heaviest toll on feet. What’s required the most in such a scenario is a pair of comfortable footwear. That’s where clogs steal the cake. Nurses and doctors wear clogs because these shoes are super comfortable.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Weyerhaeuser CEO Looks Ahead to Stronger Housing Market. ldeakins. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 09:40. Why the lumber firm is anticipating market strength over the next decade. Weyerhaeuser CEO Devin Stockfish expects a strong U.S. housing market in the years ahead as a result of pent-up demand from over a decade of underbuilding, CNBC reports. . Despite signs of market cooling, Stockfish believes that new demographic trends and upcoming generations of home buyers will drive up demand and support the housi

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

KLA's state-of-the-art $200 million facility in Ann Arbor, MI employs 300, with 600 total staff expected by 2023. The post Global Tech Leader KLA Opens Second U.S. Headquarters In Michigan appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The new Johnson County Courthouse in Olathe, Kan., consolidates the 10th Judicial District Court, the district attorney’s office and supporting spaces into a seven-story cast-in-place concrete structure.

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The South Korean conglomerate's new Covington, GA, facility is aimed at easing existing supply chain impediments. The post SK Group Subsidiary SKC To Build Semiconductor Facility In Georgia appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Owner Southern Co. blames lagging electrical system remediation work and ongoing craft labor shortages for the latest schedule adjustment.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Food Trends to Inspire Your Next Kitchen. kcichowicz. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 14:40. Keeping tabs on the latest food trends can help you build and design kitchens that meet the needs of today's buyers. Here are three trends expected to continue into 2022 that could help inform your future builds.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Design-build team of Walsh, SOM and Murphy Group persevered through curveballs to recreate Chicago's Ellis Island as two hotels.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The construction industry isn’t short on data. In fact, every project creates massive amounts of construction data from design and planning to turnover and beyond. Yet one of the most significant challenges faced by stakeholders is accessibility to the most important data right when it’s needed. This step is critical to uncovering insights and powering better decision-making. .

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The St. Louis Zoo Primate Canopy Trails are home to 40 primates representing 14 different species. When lead design firm PGAV Destinations and general contractor Tarlton Corp. began work on the 35,000-sq-ft expansion to the existing primate house in late 2019, one of their biggest challenges was planning work around chimpanzees, lemurs and colobus monkeys. .

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