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H Beam Vs I Beam – 15 Difference Between H Beam And I Beam

Civil Lead

H Beam Vs I Beam Steel is the most adaptable, regularly used structural material. Both H Beam and I beam. Read more.

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6 Construction Secrets You’ll Learn at Collaborate 2021

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Collaborate 2021 is coming quickly and we are looking forward to helping your organization prepare for the industry’s bright future.

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Crump Group To Create 160 Jobs In North Carolina

Business Facilities

The Crump Group, a Canadian pet treats manufacturer, will invest $13.2M to establish its first U.S. production facility in Nash County, NC. . The post Crump Group To Create 160 Jobs In North Carolina appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Demand for design activity continues to expand

BD+C

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) recorded its sixth consecutive positive month, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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Two Agtech Companies Growing In St. Louis Region

Business Facilities

AeroFarms will establish a new indoor vertical farm, Ostara will invest $25 million In the St. Louis region. The post Two Agtech Companies Growing In St. Louis Region appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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ABA creates space for the Philip Roth Personal Library at the Newark Public Library

BD+C

Ana Beha Architects (ABA) has transformed a space in the Newark Public Library to create a home for the Philip Roth Personal Library, a research and exhibition center capturing the author’s engagement with reading, writing, and Newark.

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Single-Family, Multifamily Permits Continue to Increase

Pro Builder

Single-Family, Multifamily Permits Continue to Increase. cbroderick. Tue, 08/17/2021 - 09:50. Single-family and multifamily permits are up in all four regions with the Northeast leading for both sectors. The total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date hit 589,146 in June, a 35.9% increase compared to June 2020, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

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The Rubin Museum of Art’s Mandala Lab set to open

BD+C

The Mandala Lab, the Rubin Museum of Art’s new interactive space for social, emotional, and ethical learning, is set to open to the public on Sept. 24.

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Marin County, Calif. Plans San Francisco Bay Pipeline as Drought Measure

ENR Construction

Proposed line, estimated to cost from $50-70M, would help refill reservoirs that provide about 75% of county water district supply.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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Three Texas cities head list of most environmentally vulnerable

BD+C

Three Texas cities lead YardiMatrix’s list of U.S. metro areas with the most environmental risk.

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Central 70 Project Is Reshaping Northeast Denver Corridor

ENR Construction

Upgrade of Interstate 70 through the city aims to improve traffic congestion and safety and reconnect divided neighborhoods.

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5 Best Work Boots for Carpenters

Work Gearz

Carpentry is a very physically demanding job with building, moving, carrying, and basically being on your feet all day. So, there are two considerations when looking for a good pair of work boots for carpenters: foot protection and comfort. Injury from falling wood and tools is a daily risk while working on your feet all day long is a certainty. So, these two factors, protection, and comfort take the lead over everything else when selecting.

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The Country's 30 Largest Cities Report Increases in Rental Applications

Pro Builder

The Country's 30 Largest Cities Report Increases in Rental Applications. cbroderick. Tue, 08/17/2021 - 09:35. After an intense drop last year, interest in rentals and urban areas are back stronger than before. Gen Z and high-earning Millennials led the booming interest in rentals, especially in New York City and San Francisco, reports RentCafe. Rental activity is up 13% for the first half of 2021 compared to the first half of 2020.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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6 Best Soft Toe Work Boots

Work Gearz

Perhaps you need a good pair of comfortable work boots for your profession, but you are not exposed to any risk of falling debris, heavy tools, or machinery, and therefore are not in need of steel toe or composite toe protection. Or maybe the conditions in your workplace have significantly reduced the risk of serious accidents involving feet. But you still want those work boots.

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Number of Homes Selling for $500,000+ Over Asking Doubled in Q2

Pro Builder

Number of Homes Selling for $500,000+ Over Asking Doubled in Q2. cbroderick. Tue, 08/17/2021 - 09:40. The number of homes that sold for more than $500,000 over the asking price doubled in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the first quarter. Zillow says the number of homes selling for significantly higher than the listing price rose rapidly in the second quarter, with 60% more homes going for more than $1 million over the original asking price compared to the first quarter.

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With No Signed Contract, Mortenson Sues Developer for $1.3M Over Dropped Soccer Stadium

ENR Construction

Will the lack of a signed contract for planned Sacramento project hinder CM firm's quest for pre-construction service payments?

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10 Metros Where Sellers are Dropping Home Prices

Pro Builder

10 Metros Where Sellers are Dropping Home Prices. cbroderick. Tue, 08/17/2021 - 09:46. Many sellers took advantage of the lack of for-sale inventory, upping their home prices and seeing those numbers go even higher with bidding wars. But now, the market has begun to shift and some sellers are realizing their big price tags might be pushing it, even in a highly competitive market.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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Marin County Plans Pipeline Across San Francisco Bay

ENR Construction

The Marin Municipal Water District plans to pipe water across the San Francisco Bay to make up for harsh drought conditions.

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Modern Glam Meets Ease of Use

Pro Builder

Modern Glam Meets Ease of Use. kcichowicz. Tue, 08/17/2021 - 10:35. Our Push To Open Serenity Sand Gloss Back Painted Glass doors open with just a simple push. The soft-close feature on our modern, sleek doors also lends itself to an ease of use that is unparalleled. Visit our site at wellborn.com for more information or to find a dealer.

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MudHoney TBM Launches in Seattle

ENR Construction

The Seattle tunnel-boring machine dubbed MudHoney has launched to create a combined sewer outflow tunnel.

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Builders' Changing Views of Off-Site Construction Technologies

Pro Builder

Builders' Changing Views of Off-Site Construction Technologies. cbroderick. Tue, 08/17/2021 - 09:25. Many home builders searching for solutions to address ongoing industry challenges see off-site construction technologies as an answer, according to data from Home Innovation Research Labs. In August 2019, September 2020, and July 2021, Home Innovation asked builders how often they anticipate using certain off-site construction practices in five years compared to the past year.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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Big-D Construction Selected as 2021 Intermountain Contractor of the Year

ENR Construction

Teamwork, training and a solidly loyal customer base keep Big-D Construction moving full steam ahead.

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Contractor’s Guide to Biden’s Buy American Act Changes: Buy More (and More and More) American

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

Elected officials in Washington, DC appear to have identified one topic that both parties can agree on—strengthening domestic content requirements on federal projects. In February 2021, we alerted contractors not only to Buy American Act changes previously implemented by the Trump administration but also to the potential changes addressed in a Biden administration executive order.

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JE Dunn Is Chosen Colorado/Wyoming/Dakotas Contractor of the Year for 2021

ENR Construction

Colorado firm boosted its revenue and kept people working during the pandemic.

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Select Demo Announced as ENR New England's Specialty Contractor of the Year

ENR Construction

Select Demo is ENR New England's Specialty Contractor of the Year.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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Culture Link Watched in CBRE's $1.3B Buy of Turner & Townsend Stake

ENR Construction

US real estate giant's deal for majority share of UK-based PM and market consultant has key mutual benefits, but observers see integration challenges ahead

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MidAtlantic's Leading Builders Ride Out the Covid-19 Storm

ENR Construction

Firms ranked in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia largely maintain revenue despite pandemic.

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With No Signed Contract, Mortenson Sues Developer Over Dropped Soccer Stadium

ENR Construction

Will the lack of a signed contract for planned Sacramento project hinder quest for pre-construction service payments?