Hiring Construction Workers: The Inside Scoop on What Young Professionals Want
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 25, 2022
3 Best Practices for Attracting and Retaining Young Talent for Your Construction Workforce.
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What is Ferrock in Construction?
The Constructor
JULY 25, 2022
Ferrock is an environmentally friendly construction material used as a cement substitute. It is produced mainly from recycled materials such as waste steel dust and silica from ground-up glass. The steel dust reacts with carbon dioxide to produce iron carbonate, which becomes ferrock after solidification. The hardening process occurs when the mixture of steel dust […].
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Roadmap to LEAN Construction – Existing robust integrating planning, procurement, and project delivery
Job Order Contracting
JULY 25, 2022
Implementing a roadmap to LEAN Construction and efficient planning, procurement, and project delivery is neither complex nor costly. The benefits of the change include consistent delivery of 90%+ of all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on-time, on-budget, and per detailed specifications. The question is why aren’t LEAN construction solutions being implemented to any significant effect, and why are there so many being used improperly?
Manufacturer, Agribusiness To Invest Over $94M In South Carolina Expansions
Business Facilities
JULY 25, 2022
In South Carolina, SHL Medical to invest $90 million in its new North Charleston manufacturing site; City Roots will invest $4.4 million to expand in Richland County.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
Overheard in the Big Room: The Future of BIM Across the Lifecycle
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 25, 2022
Technology has enabled rapid advancement in almost every sector, but nowhere are its effects felt as greatly as in construction. While humans have been engineering architectural feats for thousands of years, traditional drawings are often siloed, stagnant, and vulnerable to rapid obsolescence. . Building information modeling (BIM) is set to change all that, its revolutionary goal since the 1970s when it was first proposed.
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Builders Pause New Projects as Home Sales Slow, but Experts Say the Time to Build Is Now
Pro Builder
JULY 25, 2022
Builders Pause New Projects as Home Sales Slow, but Experts Say the Time to Build Is Now. ldeakins. Mon, 07/25/2022 - 10:07. Regional builders are holding off on new construction projects as buyer demand dips, but experts worry that delayed development will add to a decades-old housing shortage . A decades-old housing shortage has left the U.S. with too few homes to satisfy the booming housing demand that became commonplace throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, but as builders ramp up construction,
Upcoming Webinars & Construction Events in August 2022
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 25, 2022
There are a couple big events in Chicago in August. Both of which focus heavily on construction technology. Keep an eye out for a great data visualization webinar happening on August 3rd. Towards the end of the month, you’ll find something for Southern U.S. states at the 81st annual Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) conference.
This Smart Showerhead Cuts Water Consumption in Half
Pro Builder
JULY 25, 2022
This Smart Showerhead Cuts Water Consumption in Half. ldeakins. Mon, 07/25/2022 - 10:30. Oasense's new Reva showerhead guarantees water and cost savings and serves as a precedent for more eco-friendly innovations to come in the kitchen and bath industry. A new showerhead designed by Silicon Valley startup Oasense uses powerful sensors to detect when someone is standing directly beneath it, and only then does it dial up the pressure to maximum flow.
Types of Capital for Construction Businesses
Levelset
JULY 25, 2022
Construction companies need capital to get off the ground, stay in business, and keep growing. The term capital is used across industries to represent all of a company’s financial assets, including cash, inventory, equipment, and more. Several different types of capital — working capital , debt capital , and equity capital — are common in the construction industry.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
Can Prefab Help Builders Overcome a Growing Labor Shortage?
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JULY 25, 2022
Can Prefab Help Builders Overcome a Growing Labor Shortage? ldeakins. Mon, 07/25/2022 - 10:25. Home builders are struggling to maintain a profitable construction pace amid a nationwide labor shortage, but prefab could offer a viable solution. A growing labor shortage is strengthening the prefab structural component manufacturer industry as builders find innovative ways to keep projects on track with a smaller workforce.
BASF Commits $780M To Complete Louisiana Chemical Plant Expansion
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JULY 25, 2022
BASF will double production capacity at Geismar chemical manufacturing complex; ASH Industries investing $5M to expand In Acadiana Region.
MasTec Makes $1.1B Bid to Buy Renewables Builder
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JULY 25, 2022
Pipeline giant expands its clean energy niche with proposed deal to buy wind and solar contractor Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, which reported $2 billion in 2021 revenue.
Massachusetts: Investing In The Future
Business Facilities
JULY 25, 2022
Across Massachusetts, new funding for higher education and STEM programs throughout grade levels will support the next generation workforce.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Should You Size UP in Boots for Socks?
Work Gearz
JULY 25, 2022
At least I haven’t seen anyone wearing a boot without socks until and unless the boots are provided with fleece lining and the weather around is not so cold. Just as shirts and pants are two inseparable garments, so are boots and socks! But the topic for discussion is whether you should size up in boots for socks or not and I am right here to solve this query for you in this article.
Louisiana Leads States In Customized Workforce Training
Business Facilities
JULY 25, 2022
In Business Facilities’ 18th Annual Rankings Report, Tennessee is rated tops in Recovery Leaders and Wyoming takes Best Business Tax Climate.
A Housing Slowdown Is Underway—Here Are the Markets Where Prices Are Expected to Fall
Pro Builder
JULY 25, 2022
A Housing Slowdown Is Underway—Here Are the Markets Where Prices Are Expected to Fall. ldeakins. Mon, 07/25/2022 - 10:20. Popular housing markets like Boise, ID saw record growth throughout the pandemic, but affordability concerns are causing buyers to pull back, and home prices are beginning to fall as a result. Home sales are falling at a steady pace across the U.S. as inventory levels continue to rise in a housing slowdown that has some experts sounding the alarms of an imminent recession.
Different Types of Soil Excavation Tools and Machines In Construction
Learn Civil Engineering
JULY 25, 2022
There are different types of equipment for soil digging that make excavation operations possible. The scope of the project and the construction site determine the kinds of excavation equipment. The excavating machinery can be used in a specific type that satisfies the project’s specifications. In this article, you will get great detail on every aspect […].
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Wood Framing Remained Most Dominant Construction Method in 2021 Despite Lumber Volatility
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JULY 25, 2022
Wood Framing Remained Most Dominant Construction Method in 2021 Despite Lumber Volatility. ldeakins. Mon, 07/25/2022 - 10:36. The share of wood-framed homes in the U.S. increased in 2021 even as lumber prices soared to record highs. Despite ongoing supply chain issues and extreme price volatility for lumber products throughout much of the pandemic, wood-framed houses dominated new-home construction projects in 2021.
How to Wear Construction Knee Pads?
Work Gearz
JULY 25, 2022
If you are a construction worker, you know how much work your knee has got to do the entire day because the scratches and pain in the knee joints tell it all at the end of the day! But you should know the correct way of wearing a knee pad or it will be of use… Wear the knee pad just across the upper shin, covering the knees and the upper calf region.
Mountain States Top Contractors 2022: Contractors View the Recovery with 'Cautious Optimisim'
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JULY 25, 2022
Multiple market sectors experience robust growth in the Mountain States despite continuing economic uncertainties.
Smart Ready Futureproof Technology
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Smart Ready Futureproof Technology. kcichowicz. Mon, 07/25/2022 - 11:59. Smart Devices that offer a unique patented design with endless functionality. Turn any space into a smart home or office with a simple outlet or a switch. Smart Home. sponsored.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
2022 Contractor of the Year: Future Looks Bright For Utah Contractor
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Jacbosen Construction’s 100-year legacy imparts confidence to tackle the future.
Highway Market Looking Up Despite Fuel Costs: Economist
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Customize RFI and Submittal Review Workflows with Autodesk Build
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 25, 2022
The job of construction project managers has gotten increasingly complex over the last few years. In fact , 78% of engineering and construction companies believe that project risks are increasing , according to a KPMG survey. These days, projects involve more stakeholders, and owners have higher expectations and lofty requirements for Contractors. .
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Recovering Field Overhead Expenses
Federal Construction Contracting Blog
JULY 25, 2022
In a recent Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) decision, Pave-Tech, Inc. , the ASBCA found that the decisions a construction contractor makes, even from the very beginning of a project, have consequences. In another recent article, we warned about signing contract modifications that contain release language which could thereafter preclude recovery of costs to which a contractor thought it was entitled later in a project.
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