Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 28, 2022

Infrastructure Study Finds Inefficiencies & Opportunities for Design-Build. Alex Headley. Fri, 01/28/2022 - 08:30. Travelers, the second-largest writer of United States commercial property casualty insurance and the largest writer of surety bonds in North America, has released the findings of a new infrastructure study that followed 224 heavy civil construction projects from 2004 to 2020.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 28, 2022

Problems with your home’s plumbing system may seem relatively insignificant at first, but it’s very easy for them to quickly spiral beyond your control. For this reason, it is absolutely crucial that you are able to recognize some of the most common warning signs that your home may be indicating an issue with the plumbing. With that said, here’s our list of the top 10 signs your home may have a plumbing problem and how to deal with it before a minor issue becomes a major plumbing emergency. 1.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 28, 2022

5 Favorites From World of Concrete 2022. Kathy Wells. Fri, 01/28/2022 - 16:10. World of Concrete (WOC) has served the global construction and masonry industries for 47 years — and, every year, its exhibitors bring increasingly impressive tools, equipment and technologies to the thousands of industry players in attendance. The 2022 installment of the trade show was held Jan. 17-20, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, and hosted nearly 37,000 registered professionals at

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 28, 2022

Climate Cooling Technologies Put To the Test Against Deadly Phoenix Temperatures. ldeakins. Fri, 01/28/2022 - 10:19. Phoenix is notorious for its hot desert climate, but peaking summer temperatures offer a harrowing glimpse into the future of climate change in Arizona’s capital city. In 2020, extreme heat accounted for nearly 200 deaths in Phoenix during its hottest summer on record with 53 days topping 110°F, according to The Guardian.

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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.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 28, 2022

Every manager has habits that make them effective. Managing contractors doesn't just mean scheduling them and making sure they're progressing on the project, but also knowing how to address workplace matters proactively - for one, the growing generational differences among their peers to communicate effectively and boost productivity. These days, it's inevitable that a diverse group of older and younger workers cross paths in the construction industry.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 28, 2022

The Desert Comfort Experience Home: Navigating a Perfect Storm to Get Construction Underway. ldeakins. Fri, 01/28/2022 - 07:25. The Desert Comfort net-zero energy home in the Arizona desert weathered its share of delays before construction even started, highlighting inefficiencies in building industry permitting and inspections processes—all exacerbated by the pandemic.

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Civiconcepts

JANUARY 28, 2022

What Is Marble? Marble is precipitate from limestone and dolomite; it is irregularly coloured by impurities and used especially in architecture and sculpture. Marble floor tiles are used for exterior and interior flooring applications. The marble price depends on its pattern and colours like red, black, white mottled, … Marble Price 2022 | Marble Cost | Marble Rate | Marble Stone Price | Marble Rate Per Square Feet Read More ».

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Measurement Fails in Business, Part II: Real-World Examples and Solutions. rbinsacca. Fri, 01/28/2022 - 02:01. If you're running a home building company and believe numbers equal truth, think again. Numbers do, in fact, lie. Here's how you can respond to that reality and achieve more reliable business metrics. Scott Sedam. “The numbers don’t lie!” is a mantra proclaimed thousands of times daily.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 28, 2022

Resources, support and a history of innovation make Delaware an ideal location for bioscience and advanced manufacturing. The post Life Sciences And Sustainable Chemistry Thrive In Delaware appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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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 28, 2022

Adaptive reuse fits the sustainability mantra of the “three Rs,” (reduce, reuse, recycle) but all too often we overlook the green side of architectural conservation. Whether it’s a Gothic Revival church, a modernist Centennial project, or a contemporary design in glass and steel, a completed structure has a huge carbon footprint. Demolishing an existing building, throwing it away in a landfill, is a staggering act of conspicuous consumption.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 28, 2022

First Canadian-based EY Finance Centre of Excellence will be located in Calgary, is expected to create 200 jobs over the next three years. The post Alberta Picked For EY Finance Centre Of Excellence appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 28, 2022

Rental Market Reaches 6 Straight Months of Double-Digit Price Growth. ldeakins. Fri, 01/28/2022 - 10:08. Rents are expected to keep rising in 2022, threatening affordability for millions of Americans in a turbulent post-pandemic market. Rental prices across the U.S. grew five times faster in 2021 than in 2020, on average, after six straight months of double digit yearly increases ending in December, Forbes reports.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 28, 2022

Gloves are an integral part of the medical field. They keep doctors, nurses safe from contamination and spread of infections. Especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, it has made disposable gloves a necessity for many people while on the job. . When you buy disposable gloves in bulk for your office or workplace, they might sometimes sit in the storage area for a very long time until you use it.

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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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JANUARY 28, 2022

Remodeling From the Inside Out—Here Are the Top 5 Projects Topping Wishlists in 2022. ldeakins. Fri, 01/28/2022 - 10:11. From quarantines to remote work, the pandemic ultimately pushed us closer to our immediate families, a welcome change, but also a clear indicator that no amount of living space is ever enough. These renovations offer a solution. Remodeling projects took off during the pandemic as quarantine restrictions and work-from-home orders pushed more Americans indoors, and many homeowne

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2022

According to a new report from the American Institute of Architects, the nonresidential building sector is expected to see a healthy rebound through next year after failing to recover with the broader economy last year. The AIA’s Consensus Construction Forecast panel—comprising leading economic forecasters—expects spending on nonresidential building construction to increase by 5.4% in 2022, and accelerate to an additional 6.1% increase in 2023.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 28, 2022

December Housing Inventory Highest Since 2007. ldeakins. Fri, 01/28/2022 - 10:23. Home sales are down year-over-year, but additional inventory could relieve record-high demand. New home sales increased to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 744 thousand in December 2021, though yearly sales remained 7.3% below 2020 rates, according to the CalculatedRisk Newsletter.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 28, 2022

Are you in the market for work boots that support your arches and are comfortable? Perhaps your old pair left your feet achy, painful, and sore after work. If you’re looking for a new pair of protective work boots, put comfort on your list of requirements right alongside protection. There is no justification for feet feeling undone at the end of the workday.

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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.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 28, 2022

Colorado aviation manufacturer will host production complex on a 65-acre site at Piedmont Triad international Airport.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 28, 2022

Your hands, feet, and head are the only organs that require PPE for workplace protection – says who? What about the eyes? Did you know that eye injury at the workplace is fatal? They can even make you blind. . If only workers wear the right safety glasses, the eyes can be protected from damage. If you don’t wear safety glasses, it can cause permanent loss of vision, eye injuries that might leave you unfit to carry out your work anymore, and hefty medical bills that’ll be too ha

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 28, 2022

Span had received poor superstructure ratings for more than a decade, according to National Bridge Inventory data.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 28, 2022

By Hamed H. Saber and David W. Yarbrough, PhD. ©Big Stock Photos. The use of low-emittances materials to reduce heat flow across air spaces has been discussed in the technical literature for about 120 years. Reflective insulation assemblies (enclosed air spaces with at least one low-emittance surface in the heat-flow path) have been on the market for at least 75 years.

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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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ENR Construction

JANUARY 28, 2022

Updates about construction professionals in the New York and New England regions.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 28, 2022

The future of construction is approaching quickly with emerging technologies and AI at the helm. In fact, this new technology continues to enhance systems, productivity, and efficiency. Adaptation to new circumstances is how you become a part of the paradigm shift. The industry is already moving fast – and discovering, developing, or implementing new solutions will work in your favor.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 28, 2022

Updates about construction professionals in the Midwest region.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 28, 2022

Scope of federal jurisdiction on lands near certain bodies of water is core to landowner challenge, but timing of court action will determine if Justice Stephen Breyer, a veteran of Clean Water Act rulings, can weigh in before he retires.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 28, 2022

Scope of federal jurisdiction on lands near certain bodies of water is core to landowner challenge, but timing of court action will determine if Justice Stephen Breyer, a veteran of Clean Water Act rulings, can weigh in before his end-of-term retirement.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 28, 2022

ENR New York held its annual Regional Best Projects breakfast on Nov. 15 at The Lighthouse on Manhattan’s Chelsea Piers.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 28, 2022

Photographs chosen by editors from submissions to ENR.com/newengland and ENR.com/newyork.

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