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2021 Deal Of The Year Entry Deadline Extended To Dec. 14!

Business Facilities

Submissions will be accepted for Business Facilities’ 2021 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards until December 14, 2021. Awards will be featured in the January/February 2022 issue of Business Facilities. The post 2021 Deal Of The Year Entry Deadline Extended To Dec. 14! appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Pet Owners Are Switching Out Their Dog Houses for Elaborate Puppy Palaces

Pro Builder

Pet Owners Are Switching Out Their Dog Houses for Elaborate Puppy Palaces. ldeakins. Mon, 12/06/2021 - 16:33. Why more homeowners are remodeling to give their pets private rooms fit for MTV cribs. Pet owner shopping in the United States is expected to surpass $109 billion in 2021 after an increase in pet owners during the pandemic, and more homeowners aren’t just stopping at adoption.

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Majority Of U.S. Executives Don’t Plan To Downsize Office Space

Business Facilities

Over the next year, 53% of executives don't intend to decrease their office size, 10% plan to increase their space, 25% are undecided, and only 12% will downsize. The post Majority Of U.S. Executives Don’t Plan To Downsize Office Space appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Lumber Prices Double After Summer Lows—Here’s Why

Pro Builder

Lumber Prices Double After Summer Lows—Here’s Why. ldeakins. Mon, 12/06/2021 - 09:57. Softwood lumber is a hot commodity in the residential construction industry, but a slew of supply challenges are driving up prices. Lumber prices are on the rise once again, hitting a six-month high of $930 per thousand board feet with high demand from a hot housing market, according to Insider.

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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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Failures: Cast Stone

Construction Specifier

Severely deteriorated cast stone unit designated for replacement—deterioration of this unit is largely related to corrosion of mild steel reinforcement due to insufficient cover. Photos by Travis Altsman, AIA. Although sometimes characterized as stone, cast stone is in fact a highly refined architectural precast concrete. Cast stone became popular in the United States and Canada in the late 19 th century, with the rapid development of the Portland cement and concrete industries.

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Alabama: Hanwha Cimarron Puts $130 Million Plant In Opelika

Business Facilities

The new facility in Northeast Opelika Industrial Park will produce carbon fiber-wrapped, high-pressure storage tanks. The post Alabama: Hanwha Cimarron Puts $130 Million Plant In Opelika appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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What Buyers and Sellers Can Expect From Rising Inflation

Pro Builder

What Buyers and Sellers Can Expect From Rising Inflation. ldeakins. Mon, 12/06/2021 - 09:39. Demand-supply imbalance and inflated home prices are the new status quo, but for how much longer? In October 2021, the annual inflation rate hit its highest record in over 30 years, impacting everything from gas prices to housing affordability, Realtor.com reports.

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Venture Global LNG To Invest More Than $10B In New Louisiana Facility

Business Facilities

Venture Global LNG project will create at least 200 new jobs in Cameron, LA; facility will feature carbon capture and sequestration capacity. The post Venture Global LNG To Invest More Than $10B In New Louisiana Facility appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Waukesha Condo Building Residents Evacuated as Structural Issues Lead to 'Imminent Collapse' Warning

ENR Construction

65 residents had to be evacuated from a six-story condominium building in Waukesha, Wis., Dec. 2 due to structural issues the city said could lead to imminent collapse.

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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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Flagstaff, AZ: Changing Seasons And Continued Growth

Business Facilities

Find out for yourself why more and more businesses and individuals are choosing Flagstaff, AZ as their new home. The post Flagstaff, AZ: Changing Seasons And Continued Growth appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Energy/Industrial, Award of Merit Diamond Green Diesel No.2 Plant Expansion

ENR Construction

The $39-million Diamond Green Diesel No. 2 Plant Expansion was designed to more than double the capacity of renewable diesel at DGD’s Norco, La., refinery.

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Are Steel Toe Boots Required for Forklift Drivers?

Work Gearz

A forklift is a heavy machine or equipment that several big industries use to help make work easier for themselves. It is mainly used for lifting, carrying, moving, loading, unloading, etc heavy objects or items. This work is not confined to just the indoors, but many a time it can be used in the outdoors as well. There is always a designated driver or operator who is allowed to drive the forklift as it requires special training and skill for a person to do so.

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Best Energy/Industrial Excellence in Safety, Award of Merit Sweeny Hub Phase 2 Expansion (SHP-2)

ENR Construction

The $1.4-billion expansion of the Phillips 66 natural gas liquids complex in Sweeny, Texas, transformed the facility into one of the nation’s largest NGL processing hubs and quadrupled the site’s capacity. .

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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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What Are Freezer Jackets Made Of? 

Work Gearz

People who operate in cold weather, freezers, or extreme cold rooms require cold-temperature protection in order to be productive. We can all agree that working in a cold environment is extremely tough and it does hamper our productivity. Therefore, you need some sort of clothing that is designed to work efficiently in these cold conditions. And that is why, there is a whole range of clothing and footwear that serves to protect workers who work in extreme cold conditions.

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Waukesha Condo Residents Evacuated After 'Imminent Collapse' Warning

ENR Construction

65 residents were evacuated Dec. 2 from a six-story building in Waukesha, Wis., due to structural issues the city said had made it unsafe for occupancy.

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Third Quarter Metro Affordability Report Reveals a Tight Market for First-Time Buyers

Pro Builder

Third Quarter Metro Affordability Report Reveals a Tight Market for First-Time Buyers. ldeakins. Mon, 12/06/2021 - 16:25. Despite major supply shortages driving up competition, price growth deceleration signals more market balance in the future. In the third quarter of 2021, price growth began to normalize after months of record highs and inventory rose slightly across the nation, but first-time buyers still struggled in a competitive seller’s market, according to NerdWallet.

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Major UAE Aluminum Producer Investigating Hydrogen to Cut GHG Emissions

ENR Construction

GE Gas Power signed a memorandum of understanding to develop the solutions for its turbines.

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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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Single-Family Square Footage Trends Higher in Third Quarter of 2021

Pro Builder

Single-Family Square Footage Trends Higher in Third Quarter of 2021. ldeakins. Mon, 12/06/2021 - 16:37. Americans working from home are looking for larger living spaces to accommodate their post-pandemic needs. More homeowners across the US are reporting a greater desire for additional living space to accommodate work from home flexibility. As a result, median single-family square floor area increased to 2,337 square feet, while average square footage for new single-family homes expanded to 2,54

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Bioengineered Building Materials

Natural Building

A tower, assembled from 10,000 bricks, has been made from mushrooms. “This is a hybrid of what I call an ancient technology of mushrooms and a totally new technology of computation and engineering,” says architect David Benjamin. The 40ft (12m) structure he is referring to currently sits in a courtyard at MoMA PS1, an art gallery in New York.

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Charles Shinn Jr.

Pro Builder

Charles Shinn Jr. Charles “Chuck” C. Shinn Jr., PhD, has been dedicated to improving the management standards and profitability of the home building industry for more than 50 years. Learn more at shinnconsulting.com. mbeirne. Mon, 12/06/2021 - 15:05.

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Webcor’s Genesis Marina Becomes World’s First TRUE Pre-Certified Construction Site

ENR Construction

Webcor's Genesis Marina project in Brisbane, California, will be the first to implement TRUE precertified construction.

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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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How Climate Tech Start-Ups Are Helping People Protect Their Homes

Pro Builder

How Climate Tech Start-Ups Are Helping People Protect Their Homes. ldeakins. Mon, 12/06/2021 - 10:06. These companies are helping homeowners fortify their properties against intensifying climate catastrophes. As increasing natural disasters like wildfires and hurricanes threaten homes in high risk areas, climate tech start-ups are helping homeowners protect their properties without having to relocate.

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EPA Announces First Funding Allocations Under New Infrastructure Law

ENR Construction

But it will be weeks until the funds are actually released to states.

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10 Do’s And Don’ts Of A Perfect Kitchen Remodel

Construction Marketing

For most people, the kitchen is the heart and the crowning glory of their home. Here is where they pour all of their creativity and money, of course, to have a perfectly-looking area where they can cook and enjoy their family time together. Nowadays, the kitchen is becoming more than a place for you to cook your favorite meal. It has become a center of attraction and a place for entertaining guests and friends too.

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Cultural/Worship, Award of Merit Brockman Hall for Opera

ENR Construction

Regarded as the most important building for Rice University for the next 100 years, the $77-million Brockman Hall for Opera required exceptional acoustical integrity and a striking European design.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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4 Best Work Boots for Plumbers

Work Gearz

Let’s face it, life would be incredibly difficult without plumbers. These professionals are among the unsung heroes that keep homes and businesses up and running. Imagine life without a bathroom! . Considering what plumbers face daily in the course of their work, it becomes fundamental that they have the appropriate work gear for protection and comfort.

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Related Companies Partners on $366M NYCHA Renovations

ENR Construction

New York City Housing Authority tenant associations picked Related Companies and Essence Development for renovations and building management through a PACT conversion.

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6 Best Over The Calf Work Boot Socks

Work Gearz

A good pair of socks for work boots is one way to add protection to your feet when on the job. The idea of wearing work boots sockless or wearing a bad pair of socks is a bad idea as blisters are pure torture and can become infected. Blisters are caused by repeated friction between your foot and the inside of your work boot. If you suffer from excessive foot perspiration, fungal infections can ensue, and if your sock doesn’t completely cover the skin inside your boot, abrasions may follow.