Construction Marketing
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Keeping your roof in good shape is one of the most important responsibilities you’ll have as a homeowner. With a good roof, you and your family will be protected from different weather conditions and remain comfortable indoors. A good roof can also help you lessen your energy costs, boost your curb appeal and increase the value of your home. .
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
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Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
The bourbon maker will invest $95 million in an expansion of its Louisville, KY distillery and create a nursery on the property for a long-term study of oak tree sustainability. - Read: Brown-Forman Expanding Louisville Distillery Operation at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
This week on The Weekly show, BD+C editors speak with AEC industry leaders from BK Facility Consulting, cove.tool, and HMC Architects about: . • What two healthcare designers learned about the shortcomings—and happy surprises—of healthcare facilities in which they found themselves as patients. . • How AEC firms can use machine learning to optimize design, cost, and sustainability, and prioritize efficiency protocols. . . .
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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.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Two men were killed Wednesday morning in an accident at a construction site in Boston’s Financial District. According to a report by CBS Boston, the men fell about 20 feet into a hole after being struck by a dump truck.
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BD+C
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
While hospitals are dedicated to healing, they are some of the most resource-intensive buildings on the planet. On average, they use twice the energy of most other building types. In the U.S., the healthcare system accounts for 10% of the nation’s total carbon dioxide emissions.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
The 2021 updates to Peterbilt model 520 heavy truck include improvements in the VMUX electrical system to deliver enhanced functionality and seamless integration with many different types of bodies for vocational customer applications.
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
The new Gap Inc. distribution center will create more than 500 jobs in Longview, TX by 2023, and even more over the next five years. - Read: Gap Inc. Investing $140M In Texas Distribution Center at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is making a major investment in technical training facilities and programs with the addition of a $4.3 million training center in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.
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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.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Lumber is not the only commodity experiencing rapid price rises this year. Roofing material prices are also jumping. One reason: reduced production of gasoline and jet fuel. COVID-19 lockdowns have reduced demand and prices of the petroleum products, and therefore production is down.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
A portion of a glacier, called Nanda Devi, broke off in the Chamoli district of the north Indian state of Uttarakhand resulting in a massive flood that killed 204 hit two hydropower projects and caused major mudslides across several days
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Overall new business volume for January was $8.1 billion, a 33 percent drop from $12.1 billion in December, according to a measure of economic activity from 25 companies in the equipment finance sector. Compared to January 2020, volume was down 12 percent.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
With environmental urgency, political will and technology aligning, the world is seeing the real potential of hydrogen to clean up fossil fuels—and begin to replace them. How are costs changing to make green hydrogen instead of brown or grey, and who is jumping on the bandwagon?
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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?
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Two men were killed Wednesday morning in an accident at a construction site in Boston’s Financial District. According to a report by CBS Boston, the men fell about 20 feet into a hole after being struck by a dump truck.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Improving construction data practices and finding new ways to use machine-learning and other advanced algorithms in projects has been a hot topic in the industry, but some firms are already seeing real benefits. That was the consensus of a panel of experts convened for ENR’s 2021 Top Young Professionals conference, held Feb. 24-26.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
The 2021 updates to Peterbilt model 567 heavy truck include improvements in the VMUX electrical system to deliver enhanced functionality and seamless integration with many different types of bodies for vocational customer applications.
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Record Share of Homes on the Market Have Yet to be Constructed. cbroderick. Thu, 02/25/2021 - 10:52. According to the Census Bureau, 307,000 homes were listed for sale at the end of January, but only 13.7% of those homes are built. As record low inventory continues amid an insatiable demand for housing, home builders continue to sell new homes that have yet to break ground.
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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.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
MSG chose the massive crawler crane over a boom crane since its tracks allow the crane to manage heavier lifts.
Work Gearz
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Flat feet can be defined as a condition that happens when the arches present inside your feet become flat and encounter the ground whenever you stand up. This can be a huge issue and can lead to intense pain in the arch/heel area of your foot after a day of profound standing activity. . YES, wedge sole boots are good for individuals who have flat feet issues.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Construction employment stagnated in January, ending eight months of recovery from the pandemic-related losses of early 2020, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data. Association officials added that new measures being considered in Congress, including the PRO Act and the National Apprenticeship Act, threaten to undermine the sector’s recovery by disrupting ongoing projects and hampering employers’ ability to train workers.
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
These Spillover Markets Are the Hottest in the Country. cbroderick. Thu, 02/25/2021 - 10:59. Spillover, or secondary, markets are dominating real estate as more buyers move to less dense, more affordable, and spacious areas. The metros seeing homes scooped up the fastest are located close to large metros but with lower prices, says Realtor.com. For the first time in nearly 10 years, Stockton, Calif. has become one of the most popular metros.
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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!
A David Creation
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Following a long overdue update, Google My Business has made their chat feature user-friendly and practical. Make sure you aren’t missing out! Google is known for having a lot of beta products! As one of the kings of the interwebs, they can get away with this more than most software companies. A couple of years ago, Google began beta testing their own chat system within Google Maps (Google My Business).
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Decrease Lumber Use With High-Performance Building Strategies. cbroderick. Thu, 02/25/2021 - 11:05. As softwood lumber prices reach new heights, home builders may want to consider high-performance building strategies to use less lumber, suggests the National Association of Home Builders. Lumber prices are now up to nearly $1,000 per thousand board feet, increasing the cost of a home by nearly $24,000, according to NAHB estimates.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
One potential mega-merger now under siege pits global water management giants Veolia and Suez, with another involving Canada energy players Brookfield Infrastructure Partners and Inter-Pipeline.
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
What Features Are Millennial Buyers Seeking? cbroderick. Thu, 02/25/2021 - 11:11. Low interest rates are pulling Millennials into the housing market, where they are more likely to bet on risker homes and want larger homes, according to Clever’s 2021 Millennial Homebuyer Report. After surveying 1,000 prospective homebuyers, Clever found 71% of Millennials would purchase a fixer-upper and 80% could be persuaded to purchase a home sight unseen.
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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!
Civil Lead
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
What is an HVAC System? Firstly, HVAC is the shortened form for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. It is a. Read more.
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Design Trends From the Best in American Living Awards and NKBA. cbroderick. Thu, 02/25/2021 - 11:30. On this installment of The Weekly, our editors sit down with the 2020 Best in American Living Awards judging chair and the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s head of research to bring builders the latest on residential design. David O’Sullivan, president of O’Sullivan Architects and the 2020 BALA judging chair, says judges applauded detail-focused and practical designs, noting that stairs an
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
The big specialty contractor describes the elements of its 2020 success.
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