Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 5, 2022

Don’t Let a Good Crisis Waste You. Kathy Wells. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 05:00. "Don’t let a good crisis go to waste,” a phrase that was artfully coined by Rahm Emanuel while he was the White House chief of staff, has become an interesting point of discussion among crisis communications experts and enthusiasts. Is there such thing as a “good crisis?” Emanuel might agree that a crisis can be used to provide opportunities in the political boxing ring.

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AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction Worker Suicide: A Fragile Balance. ibush. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00. Construction workers often struggle with mental health, and suicide rates in construction are high compared with other industries. The construction industry is finally paying attention to this issue and including mental health in the conversation about construction jobsite safety.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 5, 2022

Cybercrime & Punishment. Kathy Wells. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 05:00. In its 2021 Internet Crime Report released this past March, the FBI identifies phishing as the top cybercrime facing the United States, with nearly 325,000 incidents reported last year — up from 241,000 in 2020 and 115,000 in 2019. That’s a concern for every construction business looking to safeguard its records and information, because 90% of incidents that end up as a data breach start with phishing.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Population Increases in High Fire and Flood Areas as Homebuyers Move to Get More for Their Money. ecatalano. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 09:43. More homebuyers are moving into risky areas, causing prices to increase. Research from Redfin shows that, during the five years from 2016 through 2020, migration into the country’s 50 counties with the largest percentage of highest fire and flood risk for homes has increased by an average of 3% and 1.9% respectively.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 5, 2022

Representation can make any community stronger. In fact, organizations that focus on diversity, equality, and inclusion tend to be more profitable, have higher retention rates, and be more innovative. Despite all the benefits of representation, though, many organizations still find some conversations around the topic difficult. Leaders may want to make changes, but they may not be sure how to achieve those changes and positively impact their workplaces. .

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Lets Build

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction projects are more complex than ever—with tight deadlines and budgets, small inefficiencies quickly add up to high costs and more waste. Luckily, lean construction principles offer organizations practical ways to minimize waste and maximize value throughout their projects. We’ll explore the five most notable lean construction benefits and discuss three ways to start implementing lean practices in your organization.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 5, 2022

Business Facilities' July / August 2022 issue features our 18th annual Rankings Report, including state, metro, and global rankings. Plus, healthcare, fintech, and corporate HQs.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 5, 2022

The construction industry posted across-the-board jobs gains in all sectors to add an estimated 32,000 positions overall during June. But how long will it last? .

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 5, 2022

AFB International, a global manufacturer of pet food ingredients, will invest more than $79 million in a new facility in Columbus, Georgia.

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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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ENR Construction

AUGUST 5, 2022

An independent panel of experts from all corners of the AEC industry reviewed a total of 48 projects and selected 12 Best Projects and 9 Awards of Merit across 13 categories, plus two winners for two special awards, Excellence in Safety and Excellence in Sustainability.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

High Prices Remain Top Reason Why Homebuyers Struggle With Closing Deals. ecatalano. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 09:47. Homebuyers report facing several difficulties while looking for a new home. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), high prices are the main reason 63% of buyers actively seeking to purchase a house in the 2nd quarter of 2022 spent 3+ months without closing on their dream home.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction Industry Institute experts explored their latest findings on material tracking and sustainability for construction at the group's annual conference.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Which States Are Attracting High-Earning Households and How That Affects State Financials. ecatalano. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 09:59. Households that make over $200,000 are in the minority, but their movement across states can make a significant difference. When a state loses more high-earning taxpayers than it gains, the state’s financial situation may decline, which is why tracking the inflow and outflow of high-earning households is important.

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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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ENR Construction

AUGUST 5, 2022

Rhode Island workforce development push comes as state now aims to procure from 600 MW to 1GW of wind energy this fall to meet increased clean energy goal by 2030.

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Learn Civil Engineering

AUGUST 5, 2022

What Are Alluvial Soils? Surface water deposits soils known as alluvial soils. They are present near rivers, stream terraces, floodplains, and deltas. The soil spreads out in the form of a triangle fan as a result of greater floods. Some soils are created through the extensive process of rock transformation. But these alluvial soils are […].

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 5, 2022

An independent panel of experts from all corners of the AEC industry reviewed a total of 48 projects and selected 12 Best Projects and 9 Awards of Merit across 13 categories, plus two winners for two special awards, Excellence in Safety and Excellence in Sustainability.

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Levelset

AUGUST 5, 2022

There’s a lot to think about when it comes to starting your own architectural firm. It can be scary just to think about the amount of work and the risks involved. We spoke with Lucas Gray , a business consultant for architects with Charette Venture Group, to share advice to get started. These tips are well-tested and designed to get your architecture company off to a successful start. 1.

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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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Learn Civil Engineering

AUGUST 5, 2022

Paint is very essential for a home, It protects the interior surfaces of walls. There are different types of paints are used in building construction. Let’s discuss them one by one. What is the paint? A covering or wrapping of material. They provide protection or decorate metallic or non-metallic surfaces. Most often, they serve as […].

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2022

Nonresidential construction employment increased by 18,300 positions on net in July, with all three subsectors showing growth.

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Learn Civil Engineering

AUGUST 5, 2022

What is a louver window? Louver windows have horizontal slats that can be opened and closed to act as shutters. In reality, this style has been present in modern homes since the Middle Ages. Louver Windows are either made of metal, vinyl, wood, or type of glass in the centre. These windows have holes on […].

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 5, 2022

Industry experts with the Construction Industry Institute explored their latest findings on material tracking and sustainability for construction at the group's annual conference.

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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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AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. ibush. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00. Jobsite safety is critical for workers and for your home building company. Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . John Caulfield, senior contributing editor.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 5, 2022

To manage construction projects and keep stakeholders informed, one team leveraged a mix of SaaS construction administration and data visualization tools. The result? An improved ability to keep public and private stakeholders informed.

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 5, 2022

How to Draw a House Plan Step by Step? You should know the right process to draw a house plan before you start drawing a plan on paper. If not known, a lot of time and precious papers are going to be wasted. So before you start bringing out the design of your desired home you should read it carefully. Drawing a house plan takes much more effort and patience than doing other things.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 5, 2022

State workforce development push comes as it aims to procure from 600 MW to 1 GW of wind energy this fall to meet increased clean energy goal by 2030.

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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!

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Levelset

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction insurance can be confusing. Each contractor and party to the project has their own insurance, which may or may not be adequate to protect the work they’re performing. With so many policies on a project, there’s a good chance that coverage is overlapped, and a claim could cause insurers to battle with each other over who’s at fault. To make the insurance situation clearer, and to save money, the property owner or general contractor can purchase an inclusive policy that covers an enti

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 5, 2022

State workforce development push comes as it aims to procure from 600 MW to 1 GW of wind energy this fall to meet increased clean energy goal by 2030.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Is the U.S. Officially in a Recession? Economists Weigh In. ecatalano. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 09:39. The National Bureau of Economic Research has yet to say the U.S. is in a recession, but consumers are acting as if it is. President Biden and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell say the current job market and increasing wages mean the U.S. is not in a recession.

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