Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Preparing for Future Tragedies Decades Before They Happen. ccapoccia. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 15:27. The design-bid-build project delivery method has dominated the construction landscape for many years. .
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 27, 2022
The work ahead after Hurricane Ian, construction safety, space-aged tech and stamping out racism in construction among October’s top headlines.
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Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Secure Your Construction Data. ccapoccia. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 15:38. The construction industry is one of the most targeted industries for ransomware attacks, which begs the question: why? Construction businesses of all sizes are enticing to criminals for a variety of reasons, but simply put, they’re vulnerable. The construction industry has embarked on its digital transformation more slowly than others, so many contractors lack the technology and protocols needed to protect against attacks.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Fire resistance is defined as the ability of a passive fire protection system or material to withstand a standard fire resistance test. On the other hand, fire resistance rating (FRR) is the time in minutes or hours for which the construction material or assemblies have withstood a standard fire exposure, under specific test conditions. This article […].
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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.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 27, 2022
5 Questions About Heavy Equipment Financing. ccapoccia. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 15:46. If you’re purchasing heavy construction equipment this year, you may have some questions about financing your new machine. Let’s break down your options and look at the advantages of each. An equipment lease or loan allows you to borrow money for equipment purchases and make scheduled payments instead of paying upfront, helping to free up cash you can spend on your business.
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Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 27, 2022
How Fleets Can Minimize Unexpected Downtime. ccapoccia. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 15:55. Breakdowns and major repairs cause the brunt of unexpected downtime for fleets — often due to poor preventive maintenance (PM) compliance. Fleets can minimize unexpected downtime by improving maintenance programs and compliance and creating a breakdown response strategy.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Demand for New-Home Construction on the Rise as Existing Supply Dwindles. ldeakins. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 10:36. As the supply of existing homes for sale hits a plateau, buyers are instead taking a look at a rising share of newly constructed homes . The share of buyers looking for new construction rose to 21% and 27% in the second and third quarters of 2022 after bottoming out at 19% in the first quarter of the year, NAHB Eye on Housing reports.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 27, 2022
4 Ways Planning Helps to Improve Safety on Jobsites. ccapoccia. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 16:04. Working in construction inherently poses a higher risk of on-site accidents and other health and safety hazards off-site. On average, two construction workers die of work-related injuries every day in the United States. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) categorizes falls, caught in- or-between, struck-by and electrocution as the “Focus Four” construction hazards responsible for most jo
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Government investments in clean energy must double by 2030 to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the International Energy Agency says in a new report.
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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 Business Owner
OCTOBER 27, 2022
The Importance of Surety Bonds for Construction Contractors. ccapoccia. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 15:14. If you want to become a construction contractor or are already operating within the industry, you will likely encounter surety bonds.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Construction is an industry with razor-thin margins. It’s important not to overlook the importance of comprehensive budgets and estimates when companies are working under immense pressure to get work done on time and for a profit. Overlooking cost variances may lead to big hits to your profit margin. That’s why the most experienced and tenured estimators across the industry handle their projects differently, focusing on cost certainty and leveraging all the tools at their disposal.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 27, 2022
August 2022 Construction Industry Stats. ccapoccia. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 16:19. 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.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Valspar's Fresh Color Perspective for Painting Pros in 2023. rrocha. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 10:40. Valspar’s 2023 Colors of the Year offer homebuilding professionals an updated palette of nature-inspired hues evoking comfort, joy, and beauty. Valspar. It has long been acknowledged that color has the power to impact moods, feelings, and emotions. Homebuilders and design pros can tap into this psychology of color to promote feelings of well-being and contentment, providing clients with a sense of self
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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?
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 27, 2022
The Ultimate Toolkit in the Cloud. ccapoccia. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 12:16. The ability to access personal emails, utility bills, invoices and other important documents, as well as make payments via a mobile device, is a convenience most professionals and modern consumers now consider a necessity for streamlined, efficient productivity. Few business owners and professionals have benefitted more from this innovative option than construction business owners.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Down Payments Are on the Rise in These 5 Costly Metros. ldeakins. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 10:52. Homebuyers are dishing out more of their savings for down payments in these popular metros, though higher upfront costs mean more money saved long-term. Average down payments in the country’s 50 biggest metros have grown by more than 35% over the past year despite relatively stagnant wage growth and an economy rattled by runaway inflation.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 27, 2022
The Importance of Surety Bonds for Construction Contractors. ccapoccia. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 15:14. If you want to become a construction contractor or are already operating within the industry, you will likely encounter surety bonds.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Here Are the Most Sustainable U.S. Cities in 2022. ldeakins. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 10:57. These metros are working to reduce their carbon footprints by blazing a trail toward eco-friendly living and green building . A recent SmartAsset study compared 94 of the largest cities across three categories based on topics of transportation, green efficiency, and climate resilience to determine the most sustainable cities in the U.S.
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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
OCTOBER 27, 2022
With two cousins, Shea grew J.F. Shea Co.
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Each year, winners are chosen in ten industry categories to represent the most innovative products and technologies set to hit the market in the year ahead.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 27, 2022
GMP of $140M for redecking project is below engineers' estimate.
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Board members approved, Rethink Water initiative launched at 68th Annual Meeting of the Membership.
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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!
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 27, 2022
When floodwaters washed away a critical portion of Interstate 10 in the Southern California desert recently, Caltrans and its contractors moved fast to restore traffic.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 27, 2022
In a Full Market Correction, How Low Could Home Prices Go? ldeakins. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 11:02. U.S. economists warn that the housing market is headed toward a large correction, and some overheated metros could see major price drops . The housing market is headed toward a major correction that could lead to modest price drops in the year ahead after whirlwind sales throughout the majority of the COVID-19 pandemic, Insider reports.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 27, 2022
The construction industry would like to hold off and change the Biden administration plan to reverse a Trump administration rule on independent contractors.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 27, 2022
How the CEO of This Housing Technology Firm Is Driving Innovation in U.S. Home Building. ldeakins. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 10:41. Veev CEO Amit Haller immigrated to the U.S. from Israel for opportunity, and by creating innovative and cost-effective building solutions, he's now putting that opportunity into action. Immigrant entrepreneurs are responsible for 319 of 582, or 55%, of America’s startup companies valued at $1 billion or more, according to a recent report from the National Foundation for Ame
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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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