Mon.Nov 01, 2021

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Leveraging Equipment Options to Build Up Operations

Construction Business Owner

Leveraging Equipment Options to Build Up Operations. Alex Headley. Mon, 11/01/2021 - 08:00. It can be hard to keep up with the heavy equipment industry these days — new excavators and wheel loader models with new options, gadgets and updated features are popping up at a more frequent pace than they once did. It can be easy to lose track of these developments, and some new machine options may go unnoticed by the contractors who might ultimately benefit from them.

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Department of Labor Proposes to Remove Barriers to Considering ESG in Plan Management

Green Building Law Update

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (. yes, this blog will continue). This post originally appeared in that blog. If we can assist you or someone you work with in ESG strategy and solutions, from policy to project implementation, do not hesitate to reach out to me.

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2021 Deal Of The Year Entries Now Being Accepted

Business Facilities

Submissions will be accepted for Business Facilities’ 2021 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards until December 1, 2021. Awards will be featured in the January/February 2022 issue of Business Facilities. The post 2021 Deal Of The Year Entries Now Being Accepted appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Low Build-For-Rent Supply Drives Up Market Competition

Pro Builder

Low Build-For-Rent Supply Drives Up Market Competition. ldeakins. Mon, 11/01/2021 - 08:05. How developers are combatting a major land shortage. Market demand for build-for-rent development is at an all-time high, but with a major supply shortage of developable land, buyers are seeing serious affordability issues and increased competition, says John Burns Real Estate Consulting.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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Acoustics in Church Architecture: A Virtuous Relationship

Construction Specifier

The sights and sounds of the churchgoing experience should enhance the feeling of being immersed in an inspirational environment, where hope is generated, and burdens are lifted. By Buddy Siebenlist. Religious services are carefully customized to deliver timeless and transformative messages evoking thought and contemplation. To produce the maximum effect, they should stimulate the senses as well as the mind.

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FBI, DOJ Must Root Out White Supremacist, Law Enforcement Links

Business Facilities

In his LiveXChange Keynote presentation, former FBI special agent Mike German called for a national strategy to root out law enforcement with links to white supremacist groups. The post FBI, DOJ Must Root Out White Supremacist, Law Enforcement Links appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Georgia Power Says Its Coal Ash Cleanup Tab Has Risen to $9 Billion

ENR Construction

The utility has already spent $856 million on remediation and is moving on new cleanup projects, but court battle to stop it from passing costs to ratepayers will likely continue.

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Independent Diaper Manufacturer Hello Bello Opens Factory In Texas

Business Facilities

Hello Bello plans to create 200 new jobs at its world-class manufacturing facility in Waco, TX, the company's first in the U.S. The post Independent Diaper Manufacturer Hello Bello Opens Factory In Texas appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Best Energy/Industrial: North Carolina State University Centennial Campus TES

ENR Construction

To reduce the university’s energy costs while avoiding the capital expenditures needed to expand the existing energy plant’s cooling capacity, the design and construction team delivered a 3.5-million-gallon chilled water, thermal energy storage tank in May 2020.

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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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What is Construction Estimating?

Chianelli Estimating

What is Construction Estimating? Construction projects don’t come with a price tag attached. The materials needed, the cost of labor, the building site’s market volatility and other hidden expenses can fluctuate throughout the construction process. Preparing for these expenses can be tedious and time-consuming and requires a high degree of expertise.

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Government/Public Building Award of Merit: Fulton County, Ga., Central Library Renovation

ENR Construction

The complete renovation of a 40-year-old library designed by renowned brutalist architect Marcel Breuer required a major structural renovation throughout the 10-story building to allow the facility to function as a modern library.

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One Source of Truth Enabling Better Collaboration and Quality for POB in Norway

Autodesk Construction Cloud

POB is a building contractor focusing on turnkey projects where they work in collaboration with their clients to find the best possible outcomes. With a work culture which mixes professional pride and outstanding results, the team has expertise which covers the entire value chain of a construction project. POB delivers new build projects, rehabilitation projects, concrete work, smaller service projects as well as repair services to their varied client base in Norway.

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Energy/Industrial Award of Merit: Airbus A320 Dual-Bay Hangar

ENR Construction

Completed in just 13 months, this 94,000-sq-ft structural-steel high-bay hangar facility was built on a 232-acre site at the Brookley Aeroplex in Mobile, Ala., to enable aircraft manufacturer Airbus to better serve its U.S. airline clients.

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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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Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete | Mix Design | Advantages and Disadvantages of SFRC

Civiconcepts

Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete Steel Fiber Concrete is a type of reinforced concrete. Steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) as the name suggests that is made up of composite materials such … Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete | Mix Design | Advantages and Disadvantages of SFRC Read More ».

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Georgia Power Says Its Coal Ash Cleanup Tab Has Risen to $9B

ENR Construction

The utility has already spent $856 million on remediation and is moving on new cleanup projects, but environmental groups may continue their court battle to stop the company from passing costs to ratepayers.

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NAHB: Endowment-Sponsored Career Events Pay Off in October

Pro Builder

NAHB: Endowment-Sponsored Career Events Pay Off in October. ibush. Mon, 11/01/2021 - 14:41. The National Housing Endowment's grants to three local home builder associations for October events introduce high school students to opportunities in residential construction. National Association of Home Builders. The National Housing Endowment (NHE) provided grants to three local home builder associations to organize October events introducing high school students to opportunities in residential constr

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Best Renovation/Restoration: GRAIL Laboratory and Research Facility

ENR Construction

To develop its first wide-scale production testing facility, biotech company GRAIL wanted to move quickly. It called on contractor Brasfield & Gorrie to deliver the $38-million, 200,000-sq-ft project in 5.5 months.

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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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Layne Deakins

Pro Builder

Layne Deakins. Layne Deakins is the associate editor for Pro Builder, PRODUCTS , and Custom Builder. She writes feature articles, contributes HorizonTV videos, manages social media accounts, and produces e-newsletters for all three brands. Layne is a 2021 graduate of Pennsylvania State University. ibush. Mon, 11/01/2021 - 13:04.

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Renovation/Restoration Award of Merit: N.C. State University Memorial Belltower Renovation

ENR Construction

First completed in the late 1930s, North Carolina State University’s Memorial Belltower had always lacked a key component—the bells. Instead, four loudspeakers had for decades broadcast bell sounds across the campus. In the decades since, the iconic campus landmark had suffered from water intrusion and other issues.

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Nonresidential Construction Spending Contracts 0.6% in September, Says ABC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

National nonresidential construction spending contracted 0.6% in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published recently by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $791.2 billion for the month. Spending was down in 11 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories, with spending in amusement and recreation unchanged for the month.

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What to Expect in the 2022 Housing Market

Pro Builder

What to Expect in the 2022 Housing Market. ldeakins. Mon, 11/01/2021 - 09:48. The variables at play for buyers and sellers in 2022. The decisive force in the 2022 housing market will likely be inventory after a year of high competition and low supply, according to Bill McBride’s CalculatedRisk Newsletter. If inventory increases significantly in the coming year, the market will see fewer housing starts and a lower price appreciation compared to a jump in home starts and home prices in 2021.

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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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Global Plastic Manufacturer ALPLA Selects Missouri For New Facility

Business Facilities

ALPLA Inc. will construct a new 246,000-square-foot facility in Kansas City, MO, creating 75 jobs. The post Global Plastic Manufacturer ALPLA Selects Missouri For New Facility appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Buyers Lower Expectations After Third Straight Quarter of Low Housing Inventory

Pro Builder

Buyers Lower Expectations After Third Straight Quarter of Low Housing Inventory. ldeakins. Mon, 11/01/2021 - 10:03. How buyer perceptions have changed with an increasingly competitive market. . With a scarcity of homes for sale in the third quarter of 2021, fewer buyers are expecting to find a home with current market availability, reports the NAHB’s Eye on Housing.

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Minor Snag Hits Settling Millennium Tower Fix

ENR Construction

The team working on the troubled foundation fix of the settling Millennium Tower has switched gears again due to equipment troubles.

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3 Must Haves for Any Multi Location Construction Business

Construction Marketing

Operating a single business location is extremely challenging. Operating a multi location construction business in an era in which you have to try and convert online shoppers into paying customers? That’s next-level. While the challenges may seem endless, there are several concerns that must be prioritized. In this article, we will explore how an all-encompassing website, elite shopify store locator , and clear set of operating procedures are must-haves for any multi location construction busine

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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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Under-Construction Tower Collapses in Nigeria

ENR Construction

Dozens of people reportedly remained trapped with rescue efforts underway.

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Expert Tips for Rolling Out Autodesk’s Construction Software

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Sensible guidance for adopting Autodesk Construction Cloud. New technology adoption presents some unique challenges, especially when it comes to actual implementation. In recent years, especially due to the pandemic, the construction industry has more readily embraced innovation. In many cases, business models have been quietly shifting because of it.

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Best Higher Education/Research: Clemson University Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business

ENR Construction

Situated in the heart of campus, the 176,000-sq-ft predominantly brick and glass double-tower structure is more than twice the size of the previous home of the College of Business.