Fri.May 21, 2021

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5 Ways To Ensure Safety On The Jobsite

Construction Marketing

Jobsite safety is now a top priority across many companies. It really doesn’t take rocket science to understand its importance. If a workplace is unsafe, then accidents are going to be frequent. This can disrupt the smooth workflow, productivity, and efficiency of your team. Most importantly, businesses can fall into trouble with the law when they aren’t able to comply with jobsite safety requirements.

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A Shift in Strategy

Construction Business Owner

A Shift in Strategy. Alex Headley. Fri, 05/21/2021 - 07:30. Over the last decade, I have presented at numerous conferences and webinars on a variety of business topics. While I am enthusiastic about many subjects, strategic financial leadership is a personal favorite because it seamlessly blends my passions, which are three of the most critical levers of organizational success: business strategy, finance and leadership.

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Simplify Facilities Repair, Renovation, and New Builds

Job Order Contracting

The post Simplify Facilities Repair, Renovation, and New Builds appeared first on 4BT.

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Topeka, KS To Develop $13M Downtown Innovation Campus

Business Facilities

The 70,000-square-foot campus will include wet labs, co-working, office and meeting space and a rooftop for events. - Read: Topeka, KS To Develop $13M Downtown Innovation Campus 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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How to stop all those underperforming repair/renovation projects and create a clear path to consistent on-time, on-budget, project delivery while reducing costs 30%-50% in 90 days.

Job Order Contracting

The post How to stop all those underperforming repair/renovation projects and create a clear path to consistent on-time, on-budget, project delivery while reducing costs 30%-50% in 90 days. appeared first on 4BT.

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Higher Mortgage Rates Could Level Out Home Prices, Says Economist

Pro Builder

Higher Mortgage Rates Could Level Out Home Prices, Says Economist. cbroderick. Fri, 05/21/2021 - 09:24. The current market results from years of underbuilding, further complicated by a severe lack of skilled labor, not enough developed lots, cost of loans to finance construction, materials costs, and other regulations. Homes listed today should expect to be snatched up within a month, as its been for 83% of homes sold in March.

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Optimizing Your Construction Business Website For Local Searches

Contractor Bookkeeping

For most construction businesses, increasing sales during this time will be very beneficial and may provide some much-needed cash flow relief. Local search engine optimization (SEO) is an integral part of any online marketing strategy for traditional businesses which serve a specific geographical area. Local SEO works in much the same way as standard SEO, although some significant differences are considered.

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Demand for Aging-in-Place Design Poised to Grow

Pro Builder

Demand for Aging-in-Place Design Poised to Grow. cbroderick. Fri, 05/21/2021 - 09:28. The U.S. Census Bureau predicts Americans aged 65 and above will outnumber those under the age of 18 by 2034. The growing population of older adults comes with an increased importance on universal and aging-in-place home design principles. Many times when age-appropriate changes are made to a home, it comes after an incident or diagnosis, says the New York Times.

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Egypt's Huge Capital Complex Rises East of Cairo

ENR Construction

Designed by U.S.-based Skidmore Owings and Merrill, the project consists of three phases, with first-phase development estimated at $58 billion when finished in 2030; several buildings are set to complete in 2022.

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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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Natural Disasters Push Builders to Consider Resiliently Designed, Off-the-Grid Homes

Pro Builder

Natural Disasters Push Builders to Consider Resiliently Designed, Off-the-Grid Homes. cbroderick. Fri, 05/21/2021 - 09:37. Extreme weather resulting from climate change are now regular, year-round events, pushing some builders to reconsider how they design and construct their homes. The Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1, but thousands of Louisiana residents are already displaced, Texas’ February ice storm took out power for 10 million people, and California’s latest wildfire burned up more

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New Administrative Capital Rises Out of Egypt’s Eastern Desert

ENR Construction

Designed by U.S.-based Skidmore Owings and Merrill, project consists of three phases, with first phase development set to cost about $58 billion when complete in 2030. Construction of several buildings is set to complete in 2022.

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Architect Talks Details Behind His Long Island Passive House

Pro Builder

Architect Talks Details Behind His Long Island Passive House. cbroderick. Fri, 05/21/2021 - 09:39. On HorizonTV this week, watch architect Wayne Turett, principal of New York-based The Turett Collaborative, discuss his passive house project in Long Island, including several key features that will pay him back in the future. Turett’s Greenport, NY home includes triple-glazed windows, high efficiency ERV, a rainwater swale to minimize run-off, and a focus on detailed insulation.

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Nvidia and Bentley Partner on Digital Twin Modeling and Simulation Environment

ENR Construction

Software firm announces link for photo-realistic visualization and simulation in its iTwin digital twin environment at technology conference in April.

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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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April Construction Employment Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Peak in 36 States, Reports AGC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment in April remained below the pre-pandemic high set in February 2020 in 36 states and the District of Columbia, despite increases from March to April in 26 states, according to a recently released analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data. Association officials said that the sector’s recovery was being undermined by increases in materials prices, delays in receiving key construction supplies and labor shortages.

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Warranties for architectural metal coatings: A comparative review

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy PPG. Photo © Francis Zera. by Gary Edgar. Today’s skyscrapers, stadiums, office buildings, and entertainment complexes look better and last longer than ever. That is due, in large part, to advances made in the aesthetics and performance of fluoropolymer liquid, powder, and field-applied coatings for aluminum and other metal building components.

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How to Waterproof Suede Cowboy Boots?

Work Gearz

Suede is a very sensitive material. It is not as tough as leather. Therefore, maintenance and caring for suede is not very easy. You need to be very careful with the products you are using and the procedures you are applying for its care! Waterproofing suede cowboy too calls for the right care and the use of right products and this article is all about what you need to know regarding waterproofing suede cowboy boots!

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Nvidia Partners With Bentley on Digital Twin Modeling and Simulation Environment

ENR Construction

Bentley announced a partnership with NVIDIA Omniverse for photo-realistic visualization and simulation in its iTwin digital twin environment at the GPU Technology Conference in April.

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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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How Long Will High Lumber Prices Last?

Pro Builder

How Long Will High Lumber Prices Last? cbroderick. Fri, 05/21/2021 - 09:16. Pricey lumber is here to stay—at least for the foreseeable future, says one lumber industry veteran. Kyle Little, chief operating officer at Sherwood Lumber and former lumber trader told CNBC that lumber prices will remain high, but not as high as the recent $1,711 per thousand board feet spike on May 10.

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How a Maryland County Created the Gold Standard for Building Emissions Reduction

ENR Construction

Montgomery County, Md. is generating buzz by reducing building-related greenhouse gas emissions.

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How a Maryland County Created the Gold Standard for Building Emission Standards

ENR Construction

Montgomery County, Md. is generating buzz by reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with buildings.