Fri.Apr 08, 2022

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Types of Elevators Used in Buildings

The Constructor

Elevators are mechanical platforms designed to transport people and goods between two or more floor levels vertically within a dedicated shaft that.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Jon Klieman, Global Business Development Manager at Convergint

Autodesk Construction Cloud

“Don’t just stay in your office and work on a computer. See what it’s like to have someone in the field with an iPad on a construction site.” Constant improvements and innovation are essential to getting—and staying—ahead in the construction industry. Consistently optimizing workflows and finding ways to be more productive allows you and your teams to deliver better work to your clients, in turn leading to stronger results and outcomes.

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Delight Your Online Prospects - Converting Visitors Into Clients

Contractor Bookkeeping

Businesses are increasingly moving online to expand their reach and provide the best possible experience to their customers. Being online, however, means more competition, so business owners must come up with ways to amp up their game to gain a more significant market share. You won't build a loyal client base if you can't earn your visitors' trust, so companies value social proof so highly.

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North Carolina Corporate Expansions To Create More Than 250 Jobs

Business Facilities

Nucor will invest $350M in Davidson County, SinnovaTek will invest more than $11M in Nash County.

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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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A Contractor’s Guide to Homeowner’s Insurance: Is Your Project Covered?

Levelset

Restoration contractors often work on a property after damage from a storm, fire, or other natural disaster. On projects like this, property owners typically count on an insurance claim to pay for the work – they may not have cash on hand to pay you out of pocket. Understanding a homeowner’s insurance policy – and what it covers – can be helpful when deciding to take on a project.

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A Contractor’s Guide to Homeowner’s Insurance: Is Your Project Covered?

Levelset

Restoration contractors often work on a property after damage from a storm, fire, or other natural disaster. On projects like this, property owners typically count on an insurance claim to pay for the work – they may not have cash on hand to pay you out of pocket. Understanding a homeowner’s insurance policy – and what it covers – can be helpful when deciding to take on a project.

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How Smart Home Technology Can Help Homeowners Aging in Place

Pro Builder

How Smart Home Technology Can Help Homeowners Aging in Place. ldeakins. Fri, 04/08/2022 - 10:20. Smart home features offer security and ease for older homeowners opting to age in place. Homeowners modifying their homes to age in place post-retirement are finding comprehensive care assistance from an unexpected source: smart technology. Though navigating high tech in-home systems can seem daunting to older homeowners, even basic and inexpensive features like home control systems, smart doorbells,

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Plans Unveiled for $3B Entertainment Complex, NBA Arena South of Vegas Strip

ENR Construction

The site is adjacent to the area's major freeways and the proposed California-to-Vegas hgih-speed rail terminus.

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Midwest Metros Make Their Way Into the Spring’s Hottest Real Estate Markets

Pro Builder

Midwest Metros Make Their Way Into the Spring’s Hottest Real Estate Markets. ldeakins. Fri, 04/08/2022 - 10:26. Buyers are leaving pricey coastal states like California to lay their roots in small Midwestern metros. While in-demand housing markets in the Northwest and the Sun Belt still top the list of the most popular destinations for homebuyers, the Midwest is slowly creeping into the competition, Realtor.com reports.

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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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ENR Texas & Louisiana Previews 2022 Top Design Firms Ranking

ENR Construction

In the May 30 print issue, ENR Texas & Louisiana will include its annual Top Design Firms ranking by both total regional revenue and by sector, featuring design firms from across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas.

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Free White Paper: Written Safety Plan FAQs

Construction Business Owner

Free White Paper: Written Safety Plan FAQs. Get answers to your top construction safety plan questions. Greg Ragsdale. Fri, 04/08/2022 - 12:07. Construction workers are exposed to serious hazards and situations on a near-daily basis, making detailed safety plans all the more necessary. But how often should you be updating these plans? And how can you make them accessible to all employees when your workers aren’t always tethered to a single jobsite?

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GF55 Architects: ENR New York's Design Firm of 2022

ENR Construction

The New York City-based firm's projects aim to provide sustainable communities for denizens of all walks of life, even in the outer boroughs and outside the metropolitan area.

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Sellers Drop Their Asking Prices as Affordability Crisis Widens

Pro Builder

Sellers Drop Their Asking Prices as Affordability Crisis Widens. ldeakins. Fri, 04/08/2022 - 10:17. Home sellers are lowering their asking prices to accommodate buyers inhibited by a growing affordability crisis. As mortgage rates exceed 5% and more homebuyers are priced out of a heated housing market, home sellers are beginning to drop their asking prices, a clear sign of an approaching slowdown, experts say.

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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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High Court Throws Project Permitting into 'Disarray'

ENR Construction

Industry groups praise US Supreme Court order reinstating a Trump-era cutback, but environmental advocates say the action will create a lot of confusion. .

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The Home Remodeling Projects With the Highest Joy Scores

Pro Builder

The Home Remodeling Projects With the Highest Joy Scores. ldeakins. Fri, 04/08/2022 - 10:23. These renovation projects brought homeowners the most happiness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Remodeling projects saw a significant upswing during the COVID-19 pandemic as Americans revamped their home spaces for increased functionality and livability amid quarantine restrictions and work-from-home ordinances.