Thu.Feb 11, 2021

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15 Tips For Starting Your Own Roof and Guttering Business

Construction Marketing

No matter what kind of business you’re starting, you’ll need a solid game plan to ensure that your business doesn’t fail before it takes off. It’s also wise to go into services that people need. . Professional roofing and guttering are services are always necessary in the market. When it comes to starting a business, roofing and guttering is not so different.

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A Commitment to Customers’ Construction Technology Success

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint Clients Have Access to a Gold Mine of Construction Technology Resources to Maximize their Software Investments and Improve Their Business.

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JLG Strengthens Electrification Efforts With Partnership

Construction Equipment

JLG has announced a planned investment by parent company Oshkosh Corporation in Microvast, a global provider of next-generation battery technologies for commercial and specialty electric vehicles.

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Honorable Mention Awards: 2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year

Business Facilities

Our 2020 Deal of the Year competition drew the most diverse (and impressive) field of projects to date, making it much tougher to narrow down our annual list of Honorable Mentions. - Read: Honorable Mention Awards: 2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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5 Factors to Consider for Drone Programs

Construction Equipment

Funding is a major obstacle for drone programs launching at large companies. Donovan Graves, director of client strategy at Skyward, has advice on securing approval.

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The Quarantine Crawlspace: From Mold to Moisture Management

Pro Builder

The Quarantine Crawlspace: From Mold to Moisture Management. cbroderick. Thu, 02/11/2021 - 09:22. Some people learned a new language during quarantine. Some baked sourdough bread. Pro Builder ’s Senior Editor Mike Beirne decided to encapsulate his crawlspace and take you on his journey from mold to moisture management on this installment of The Weekly.

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2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year

Business Facilities

Dozens of transformative high-tech projects vied for our 2020 Deal of The Year Award. The Tesla Gigafactory lands the biggest prize for Greater Austin, TX. - Read: 2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year at BusinessFacilities.com.

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App from thyssenkrupp Elevator allows elevators to be operated via smartphone

BD+C

The AGILE mobile powered by Liftoff app, from thyssenkrupp Elevator, allows tenants to operate elevators via their smartphone or wearable device. The app is available on Android or iOS devices and helps to avoid elevator traffic congestion as well as physical interaction with elevator surfaces, buttons, and handrails. Users must download the app and request enrollment.

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Top COVID-Influenced Features and Design Trends for 2021

Pro Builder

Top COVID-Influenced Features and Design Trends for 2021. cbroderick. Thu, 02/11/2021 - 09:33. As a result of new homebuyer demand in the wake of COVID-19, several key trends have reversed from steadily declining to strongly increasing. One of those key trends is the size of a home. Lot and home sizes have slowly been declining over the years, but in 2020, the average home size remained at 2,486 square feet, according to The National Association of Home Builders.

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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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Simplifying the return to the office

BD+C

While remote working is here to stay for many business professionals, there is going to come a time in the not too distant future when the pandemic ends and companies begin welcoming people back to the office. What will these returns look like? How will workspaces differ from pre-pandemic offices? Will work travel come back in full force? When people do come into the office, what are we gathering for, and what do we need?

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World-Renowned Structural Engineer Les Robertson, ENR's Man of the Year in 1989, Dies

ENR Construction

Leslie E. Robertson, preeminent structural engineer of supertall buildings, died on Feb. 11—one day before his 93 rd birthday.

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Portable Heater Options for Winter: United Rentals

Construction Equipment

Low winter temperatures can drop worker productivity on a construction site—even for crew members working within a building shell. Creating a comfortable working environment via temporary heating can help keep workers moving freely and projects on schedule.

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California Developers Report Mixed Expectations for Commercial Real Estate Sectors

ENR Construction

California developers report their outlook for the commercial real estate market in the latest, biannual Allen Matkins/UCLA Anderson Forecast California Commercial Real Estate Survey.

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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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Takeuchi Launches Line of Branded Attachments

Construction Equipment

The Takeuchi Attachment Program includes a full line of Takeuchi-branded attachments for each of the manufacturer’s product lines: compact excavators, compact track loaders, and compact wheel loaders.

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Silver Award: 2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year

Business Facilities

Louisiana, a giant in the production of fossil fuels, is busy preparing for a green future with a $9.2-billion complex that will make diesel from renewable feedstocks. - Read: Silver Award: 2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Flush Door: Meaning and Types of Flush Door

Civiconcepts

It is said that the first impression is usually the last and this is true especially to our homes. So, the entrance creates a lasting impression on visitor’s minds but somehow doors remain unnoticed either they are elegantly done. Doors are an important requirement and element in every home and should not only be aesthetically… Read More » Flush Door: Meaning and Types of Flush Door.

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Home Improvement, Remodeling Spending Expected to Rise

Pro Builder

Home Improvement, Remodeling Spending Expected to Rise. cbroderick. Thu, 02/11/2021 - 09:38. Home improvement spending will increase among nearly all of the country’s largest cities this year, according to new projections from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. Across 42 of the 46 largest metros, home improvement spending is predicted to increase between 1 and 13%.

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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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Canada Launches $15B Infra Spend Plan, Despite Bottlenecks in Old One

ENR Construction

National industry coailtion aims to boost funding flow, as Trudeau government announces Feb. 10 a new 'permanent' transit fund to insure project certainty.

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Looking Back and Looking Forward… to Finland!

Safti First

One of the things that I find most valuable in our industry is the sharing of knowledge. Whether it’s on new products, technologies, manufacturing, design trends, forecasts or conceptual research, having the different industry experts who are willing impart what they know or share their perspective in an immersive, educational forum is what I believe propels the construction industry forward.

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California Developers Report Mixed Outlook for Real Estate Sectors

ENR Construction

Industrial and multifamily housing are set to grow in next two years, but retail and office markets are likely to contract, says latest biannual UCLA state development survey.

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What Is Sewerage System | Types of Sewerage System | Why We Need a Partially Separate System | How Does a Sewage Treatment Plant Work

CivilJungle

What Is Sewerage System? Sewerage is a system which expresses sewerage, a soil drainage by means of a sewer. It includes elements such as receptacle drains , manholes , pumping stations, collection overflows, and inspection chambers for mixed sewage or sanitary sewers. Sewerage reaches the wastewater treatment system or the injection point into the area.

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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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Housing Prices Are Soaring in Affordable Cities

Pro Builder

Housing Prices Are Soaring in Affordable Cities. cbroderick. Thu, 02/11/2021 - 09:12. As more Americans take advantage of low mortgage rates and flee to the ‘burbs, young workers are also taking advantage and moving into cities—just not the pricey ones. New York City and San Francisco are left in the dust as more young people scoop up townhomes and condos in more affordable cities, such as Pittsburgh, Detroit, and Phoenix, according to Bloomberg.

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Biden Kicks Off Infrastructure Bill Discussions, Meeting with Key Senators

ENR Construction

Environment and Public Works Committee leaders meet with Biden, Harris, Buttigieg.

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NEW & Improved Floating Shelves!

Pro Builder

NEW & Improved Floating Shelves! kcichowicz. Thu, 02/11/2021 - 11:44. Learn about the new improvements Elias Woodwork made to their line of floating shelves. Some of these improvements include increasing the strength, ease of installment, construction and quality appearance. These products are still popular with designers and are more versatile than ever.

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COVID-19 Project Impact Liability Is Confused, Says Consultant Survey

ENR Construction

Owners pick up most of it, Turner & Townsend analysis reports, but one-third of respohdents say contracts can't properly address pandemic effects; issues surface as UK construction growth fell 12.5% last year.

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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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[VIDEO] MEWP Trainees Use VR

Construction Equipment

Serious Labs has announced a pilot of its mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) operator training virtual reality (VR) simulator with Align JV.

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COVID-19 Project Impact Liability Remains Confused, Says Consultant Survey

ENR Construction

Turner & Townsend analysis of industry responses say owners are picking up "majority" of liability, but one-third claim project contracts can't properly address pandemic effects; issues raised as U.K. construction growth fell 12.5% last year.

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Sacramento on Brink of Reversing Residential Zoning

Pro Builder

Sacramento on Brink of Reversing Residential Zoning. cbroderick. Thu, 02/11/2021 - 09:19. Sacramento is close to approving one of the country’s first plans to end single-family residential zoning, which permits only one home on a property. Up to four homes could be built on lots in the city’s upscale neighborhoods. The LA Times notes this comes as a result of a new booming population of healthcare and technology employers and workers, in addition to the many who left San Francisco for cheaper li