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13 Types of Domes in Architecture

The Constructor

A dome is an architectural element that is curved in shape and forms the top half of a sphere. Domes do not need any internal support and can cover a great area while using very little quantity of material. Domes originated from arches and were initially only used for small buildings such as huts and […]. The post 13 Types of Domes in Architecture appeared first on The Constructor.

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Single-Family Square Footage Is Falling as Housing Affordability Concerns Mount

Pro Builder

Single-Family Square Footage Is Falling as Housing Affordability Concerns Mount. ldeakins. Fri, 10/21/2022 - 10:15. As housing prices surge, builders are delivering smaller and more affordable homes to a cost-conscious buyer pool . The average square footage in new single-family homes is on the decline as housing costs surge to historic highs and homebuyer demand continues to fall.

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What Is Soil Exploration | Stages Of Soil Exploration | Method Of Soil Exploration | Objective of Soil Exploration

Civiconcepts

Introduction To Soil Exploration The soil is in contrast to various materials used in civil engineering, which include bitumen, steel, cement or concrete, brick, and aggregate. These materials have a … What Is Soil Exploration | Stages Of Soil Exploration | Method Of Soil Exploration | Objective of Soil Exploration Read More ».

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Florida Homeowners Hit With High Rebuilding Costs After Hurricane Ian

Pro Builder

Florida Homeowners Hit With High Rebuilding Costs After Hurricane Ian. ldeakins. Fri, 10/21/2022 - 10:22. Building prices are beginning to fall from historic highs, but lingering inflation is taking a toll on Florida homeowners rebuilding after Hurricane Ian. As Florida markets work to rebuild from devastating Hurricane Ian, homeowners are confronted with inflated prices for building materials, adding insult to injury amid comprehensive recovery efforts across the Sunshine State.

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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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Five Signs You Need To Start Outsourcing Your Administrative Tasks

Contractor Bookkeeping

When you start a small business, it's usually only you behind the whole operation. You wear many hats, from CEO to clean-up crew. As you pour your heart and soul into your business and it begins to grow, the amount of work involved grows. Because a small business focuses on survival, you pay much attention to the bottom line. This makes much sense, but it also leads to being seriously overworked.

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Builder Confidence Falls as Home Prices Recede

Pro Builder

Builder Confidence Falls as Home Prices Recede. ldeakins. Fri, 10/21/2022 - 10:33. Home builders predict that prices could fall another 20% in popular markets as a housing recession moves full speed ahead. Home builder confidence plummeted for the 10th consecutive month in October as rising mortgage rates continued to chip away at existing homebuyer demand.

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Testing and Specifications: aluminum-framed fenestration assemblies

Construction Specifier

Understanding their role in active shooter attacks. By Marc Donahue, EFCO. Photos courtesy Armoured One/EFCO. Parents, school officials, teachers, staff, and facility managers are increasingly asking architects and specification professionals whether their buildings are taking all the precautions available to mitigate shooting incidents. While no building product component or system is truly “bulletproof,” industry resources are evolving to evaluate, select, and specify high-performance, aluminu

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Contractor Agrees to Pay $1.5M, Ex-superintendent Pleads Guilty Over Contaminated Fill

ENR Construction

The U.S. Attorney's Office says Barletta Heavy Division improperly imported stone and dirt from other projects to a Rhode Island highway job.

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How To Plan And Design A Shipping Container Home

Construction Marketing

Shipping containers are excellent materials for building your dream home. They’re structurally sound and designed to withstand harsh weather conditions. Plus, they’re more affordable than conventional construction. Planning and designing are the most challenging stages when building a shipping container home. Since the shipping containers have a restricted shape and size, the opportunity for customization is limited.

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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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US Transportation Dept. Releases $50M to Florida for Post-Ian Repairs

ENR Construction

Funding will support fixes to Sanibel and Pine Island causeways and other hurricane-damaged infrastructure

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4 ways to prevent major bottlenecks in construction projects

Lets Build

What makes a construction project successful? Building quality, meeting deadlines , and staying on budget are all factors of success. However, because construction sites are complex and no two projects are the same, bottlenecks are a common issue in the industry, resulting in costly delays no matter the project’s size or scale. Let’s explore the best ways to prevent major bottlenecks in your construction projects.

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FHWA Releases $50M to Florida for Post-Ian Repairs

ENR Construction

Assistance will go to Sanibel and Pine Island causeways and other infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Ian.

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Home Performance Counts in the Home Building and Buying Process

Pro Builder

Home Performance Counts in the Home Building and Buying Process. ibush. Fri, 10/21/2022 - 09:36. Newly relaunched website is at the nexus of construction, homebuying, and retail to educate builders, real estate agents, and consumers on high-performance homes. Rise. When it comes to new-home buying, builders, real estate agents, and buyers are all invested in the process.

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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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As Mortgage Rates and Inflation Slow Home Sales, Builders Pull Back, Too

Pro Builder

As Mortgage Rates and Inflation Slow Home Sales, Builders Pull Back, Too. ldeakins. Fri, 10/21/2022 - 10:27. Builders are responding to soaring housing costs by slowing their production schedules and waiting for an improvement in affordability. Soaring inflation and mortgage rates are leaving prospective buyers with few affordable housing options, and despite an ongoing housing supply shortage, builders are sustaining elevated costs by pulling back from new-construction projects.

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