Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 20, 2022

Modern Technology Provides the Solution for Recruiting New Employees. Alex Headley. Thu, 01/20/2022 - 09:35. Employees are the backbone of every company, no matter what industry they are in. To create a culture of top-notch results, a company must have high-quality employees at the helm. It takes a companywide effort, from the executives to the bottom line, to make a company successful.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 20, 2022

As a construction project manager, your primary task is to oversee the scope, budget, and timeline. Making a mistake with your construction budget.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 20, 2022

Fortune 100 company 3M will add nearly 600 new jobs at its manufacturing operations in Clinton, TN by 2025. The post 3M Company Investing $470M In East Tennessee Expansion appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Civiconcepts

JANUARY 20, 2022

In public–facing environments which include retail stores, mezzanines are a prominent choice. The mezzanine floors are commonly seen in modern architecture which emphasizes light as well as space. The mezzanines … Mezzanine Floors | Types of Mezzanine Floors | Mezzanine Flooring | Benefits & Uses of Mezzanine Floors Read More ».

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 20, 2022

Employee resignations are at an all-time high as nearly 40 million U.S. workers resigned during 2021 as part of "The Great Resignation.". The post Pay, Burnout, Stalled Career Growth Driving The Great Resignation appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 20, 2022

Two Years Into Low Inventory and Rising Prices—And Still No End Is in Sight. ldeakins. Thu, 01/20/2022 - 10:24. Buyers are headed into the second straight year of a record-breaking housing market. Will this one be any different? Over the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic hit the housing market hard, upending everything from housing supply to the median home price, but according to The New York Times , no quick reprieve is in sight.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 20, 2022

Advanced Call Center Technologies will invest $1.5 million to develop the customer care center in Shreveport, LA. The post New ACT Customer Care Center Will Create 600 Jobs In Louisiana appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2022

Faced with the sprawling Centennial High School job, Olson’s CAD department recommended recruiting a relatively new entity in the BIM arena, Uponor BIM Services, to help coordinate the project.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 20, 2022

Wisconsin federal judge allows construction for now on $492M Wisconsin-Iowa Cardinal-Hickory Creek line, but chides utilities and agencies over Mississippi River crossing permit flaws and will weigh in further next month.

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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.

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Natural Building

JANUARY 20, 2022

Under the gaze of southern Arizona’s cinnamon-hued Canelo Hills, a mother shares ancient building traditions with her three sons. In Puebloan creation stories, adobe structures, like people, emerge from the earth and return to the earth. For Athena Steen, it’s the family memories, skills, knowledge, love, laughter—and the clay itself—that endure. You can watch the video at www.youtube.com.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 20, 2022

3D printing could very well represent the next frontier for the construction of everything from affordable housing to high-end residential properties.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 20, 2022

Climate Change Threatens Lumber Production as Prices Reach a New Peak. ldeakins. Thu, 01/20/2022 - 10:28. When it comes to lumber prices, the detrimental implications of climate change may outweigh even the heavy hand of the coronavirus. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, lumber prices have followed a rollercoaster trajectory of unprecedented highs and just a few brief plateaus, but perhaps the novel coronavirus and its economic consequences aren’t entirely to blame.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 20, 2022

Completed in late 2019, the second phase of New York’s Kosciuszko Bridge replacement project served as a major leap forward for regional commuters.

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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?

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 20, 2022

Price Growth Picks Up at the Start of 2022. ldeakins. Thu, 01/20/2022 - 10:36. Zillow’s December market report suggests a dicey situation for home buyers in the new year. Nationwide housing inventory dipped to record-low levels in the final months of 2021, and waning supply is reigniting home price appreciation at the start of 2022, Zillow reports. After a modest drop in November, housing inventory suffered a steep decline in December, falling 40.5% compared to December 2019 with just 923,000 av

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 20, 2022

Centene Corporation, a leading multi-national healthcare enterprise, is establishing an East Coast headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 20, 2022

Types of Loads for Design of Bridge Structures. Here, the different types of load impacted in the bridge are as follows. Dead load. Superimposed Dead Load. Live load. Impact load. Wind load. Channel Forces. Longitudinal forces. Centrifugal forces. Differential settlement. Shrinkage and creep. Earth pressure. Buoyancy effect. Effect of water current.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 20, 2022

DUO from PERI is challenging the state of the industry with its Fiber Reinforced Polymer formwork system that delivers quality concrete finish without the need for plywood and added equipment.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 20, 2022

Introduction of Concrete Blocks. Concrete blocks are widely known as Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) This type of concrete blocks have some advantages with compare to brick and stone masonry blocks. This concrete blocks may be solid in shape or hollow. The normal size of concrete block is 39cm x 19cm x (30cm or 20 cm or 10cm) or 2/4/6/8/10/12 inches. Generally cement, aggregate (coarse and fine) and water is used to construct those concrete blocks. 1:6 is the cement -aggregate ratio where 60% is for

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 20, 2022

Chevron Philips Chemical’s $5-billion Cedar Bayou ethane cracker facility in Baytown, Texas, has the capacity to produce 1.5 million metric tons of ethane per year.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 20, 2022

What Are Submittals — and How to Improve. In this new age of connected construction , it’s more important than ever before to stay on top of your game. Fall just a bit behind on time or budget, and you may find yourself losing out to competitors or irretrievably late to forthcoming technology developments. Before construction begins, one of the most important aspects of any contractor’s job is managing construction submittals, which determine the accuracy of project completion, the success

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 20, 2022

As part of the Diamond Interchange project in Irving, Texas, the north and south sides of SH 114, a major highway, are connected by a new signature bridge.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 20, 2022

Construction projects are getting more and more complicated. Tight margins, resource constraints, and labor shortages are forcing companies to get creative in order to keep projects on track. Add to that every trade involved on a given project. It’s no wonder construction schedules get extremely complex and consist of thousands of schedule activities.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 20, 2022

From healthcare and retail to building and construction, the ongoing nationwide labor shortage is having a far-reaching impact on almost every industry.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 20, 2022

IHP Capital Partners' Richard Whiteley Discusses Land Opportunity for Home Builders. ibush. Thu, 01/20/2022 - 14:03. For builders seeking buildable lots, migration, remote work, and renters are all having an impact. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor. Richard Whiteley. Co-president and COO. IHP Capital Partners. What does the work-from-home trend have to do with buying land?

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 20, 2022

The Loop at Mattapan Station in Boston is a mixed-use redevelopment project adjacent to the Mattapan MBTA Red Line Station.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 20, 2022

New-Home Construction Activity Increases Following a Surge in Building Permits. ldeakins. Thu, 01/20/2022 - 10:32. Builders are chipping away at record-low housing inventory, but they may not be moving fast enough to keep pace with escalating demand. December 2021 housing starts were up 2.5% year-over-year at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 1.7 million, while permitting saw a 6.5% year-over-year gain, according to Realtor.com.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 20, 2022

The Des Plaines Inflow Tunnel is part of an effort aimed at improving drainage conditions in the greater Chicago area.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 20, 2022

Salesforce Tower Chicago completes Wolf Point Plaza, one of the last remaining riverfront sites in downtown Chicago.

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