Lets Build

MAY 26, 2023

The construction industry is a big consumer of raw materials, accounting for over 30% of the extraction of natural materials. It’s also responsible for 40% of carbon emissions and over 30% of energy consumption. Implementing sustainable construction practices is crucial in order to reduce the industry’s significant environmental impact, including the excessive extraction of natural materials, high carbon emissions, and energy consumption.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 26, 2023

Four BT, LLC (4BT) exclusively provides the Innovative LEAN Job Order Contracting Knowledge-based System. Systems-thinking based process and integrated technology Integration of internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams Instant access to all current documents, drawings, forms, statuses Common goals, information, workflows Maximized leverage of the skills, knowledge, and problem solving of those actually doing the work Full cost and technical transparency – obj

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 26, 2023

The government is considering plans to install solar power panels across the rooftops of commercial buildings. Its new Solar Taskforce met yesterday and highlighted the untapped potential of commercial buildings, schools, warehouses and car parks to generate solar power. Chris Hewett, chief executive of Solar Energy UK and co-chair of the Taskforce, said: “Installing rooftop solar power, whether at residential or commercial scale, is one of the best investments available, offering dramatic

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Construction Dive

MAY 26, 2023

A state-linked actor, Volt Typhoon, is attempting to gain a foothold across U.S. networks amid rising tensions in the Pacific, Microsoft and the Five Eyes authorities said.

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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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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 26, 2023

A competitive advantage is something that you offer or have that the competitor does not. There must be compelling reasons for people to do business with you rather than with other construction companies. The need to identify your point of difference is essential. The more similar your business is to many others, the greater your need to develop competitive advantages.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 26, 2023

A cyclist was involved in a fatal collision with a construction lorry outside a Keltbray site in central London on Wednesday morning. The victim, in his early 20s, is understood to have been riding an e-bike when he collided with a tipper truck leaving the Network Building on Tottenham Court Road where Keltbray is currently carrying our demolition and groundworks for client Derwent.

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ENR Construction

MAY 26, 2023

It's easy to expect that we'd have a lot to teach them (picture how fun it would be to introduce them to modern tools and cranes!).

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 26, 2023

Wernick Hire’s Greenspace Sureguard units have achieved a generic Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of ‘A’*. This rating will help their clients lower their carbon footprint and also reduce their energy bills. When compared to part eco units over a year of use, these cabins save 2.3 tonnes of KgCO2, equating to a reduction of 84%. A week’s comparison for same units found a typical saving of 226 kWh of electric and 43.98kg of carbon.

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ENR Construction

MAY 26, 2023

AIA/Deltek index score fell back into negative territory last month as.conditions softened for design firms. Excluding slight growth seen in March, billings have declined every month since last October.

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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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Construction Enquirer

MAY 26, 2023

Public sector development partner hub South West Scotland has rejigged its construction partnership agreements with Tier 1 partners. The refresh sees Balfour Beatty signed up for the first time with other previous partners retained for another three years. These include BAM Construction, Kier, Morgan Sindall and Morrison Construction. The Hub also announced its second-level partners for projects up to £10m: Ashleigh (Scotland), CCG (Scotland), Cruden Building Scotland, Linear Design & Constr

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Pro Builder

MAY 26, 2023

Asheville Habitat for Humanity Wins Award for Aging-in-Place Design ldeakins Fri, 05/26/2023 - 08:43 The Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity is the recipient of the 2023 Best in Accessibility Award in Habitat for Humanity International’s nationwide design contest Habitat for Humanity in Asheville, N.C., was recently named the winner of the 2023 Best in Accessibility for its "Aging in Place" homes, which were judged in Habitat for Humanity International’s nationwide design contest.

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Construction Today

MAY 26, 2023

Schneider Electric is offering its expertise and leading energy solutions to restore the historical cathedral The public institution in charge of rebuilding Notre-Dame de Paris has signed a sponsorship agreement with Schneider Electric to contribute to the restoration of the cathedral through in-kind donations and the transfer of skills. The fire that ravaged the cathedral on April 15, 2019.

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Pro Builder

MAY 26, 2023

Free Housing Expo Offers Assistance to First-Time Buyers and Renters in NYC ldeakins Fri, 05/26/2023 - 09:10 An affordable housing expo on June 10 aims to educate buyers and renters about opportunities for housing assistance in New York City First-time buyers and renters are at a major disadvantage in today's high-cost housing market, particularly in competitive metros such as New York City.

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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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Construction Today

MAY 26, 2023

Demolition of schools in Ukraine needs urgent attention, but help is on the way A groundbreaking initiative to rebuild Ukraine’s educational infrastructure has commenced in Lviv. This remarkable project is led by the humanitarian foundation, Team4UA, and carried out by Danish 3DCP Group using COBOD’s BOD2 printer. The country has faced severe challenges due to the full-scale invasion by Russia.

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Pro Builder

MAY 26, 2023

Jericho Project Receives HUD Funding to House Unsheltered New Yorkers ldeakins Fri, 05/26/2023 - 09:29 The nonprofit Jericho Project seeks to house 90 unsheltered New Yorkers over a three-year grant period with the help of recent funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Jericho Project, a nationally acclaimed nonprofit, was recently awarded $8,906,646 by the U.S.

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Construction Today

MAY 26, 2023

The riverside community is being delivered by The Guinness Partnership and development manager, Danescroft Long Harbour, a specialist real estate investment, development and management firm, announces the practical and financial completion of a 204-unit BTR development or ‘Phase Two’ of Leaside Lock, the new riverside development in the heart of Zone 2, East London.

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Pro Builder

MAY 26, 2023

Stockton High School Students Build Tiny Homes to Give Back to Their Community ldeakins Fri, 05/26/2023 - 09:46 High school students in Stockton, Calif., are constructing tiny homes for local families in need Franklin High School students in Stockton, Calif., have spent several semesters working on designs, plans, and, ultimately, the hands-on construction of tiny homes.

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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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CivilJungle

MAY 26, 2023

Do Fence Post Anchors Work? A fence can be supported with the help of fence post anchors without the need for holes to be formed or concrete is not required to be poured.

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ENR Construction

MAY 26, 2023

Business conditions softened at architecture firms in April, as the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index score fell back into negative territory. Excluding the slight growth seen in March, billings at architecture firms have declined every month since last October.

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Construction Today

MAY 26, 2023

Key areas for proactive injury and hazard elimination have been identified in the organisation’s latest report Associated Builders and Contractors released its 2023 Safety Performance Report, an annual guide to safety best practices on construction jobsites and comprehensive study of the impact of the STEP Safety Management System. Established in 1989, STEP is a proven system that provides the.

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ENR Construction

MAY 26, 2023

Los Angeles International Airport modernization includes a new terminal with 12 to 18 new gates as well as development of Concourse 0 with six to nine net new gates and airfield upgrades.

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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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Civiconcepts

MAY 26, 2023

The natural world may be beautiful, but it can also be cruel and unforgiving.

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ENR Construction

MAY 26, 2023

The 45 projects identified by CAISO are needed to handle increased demand driven by the state's ambitious clean energy development initatives.

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Contractor Magazine

MAY 26, 2023

Whisper Valley houses the largest geothermal infrastructure in the US, and is the first zero-energy capable master planned community in Austin.

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ENR Construction

MAY 26, 2023

The Airfield and Terminal Modernization Project includes a new terminal with 12 to 18 new gates as well as the development of Concourse 0 with six to nine net new gates and airfield upgrades.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 26, 2023

Finding one version of truth is a problem that has dogged the building industry for as long as there has been a building industry. Competing trades, confusing paper-based workflows, and debate between the office and the field are only some issues that muddy the waters. Companies that want to avoid such issues must place centralized, easily accessible information at the forefront of their operations and philosophy.

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ENR Construction

MAY 26, 2023

Dallas City Council unites in a conditional, but unanimous endorsement of TxDOt’s “Refined Hybrid” plan to remake I-345.

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Construction Dive

MAY 26, 2023

The high court curtailed the jurisdiction of the federal government under the Clean Water Act while effectively negating a recent Biden administration rule.

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