Business Facilities
JANUARY 4, 2021
Many states will make changes to their minimum wage laws in 2021; greatest impacts will be seen in California, Washington and Florida. - Read: Half Of U.S. States To See Minimum Wage Increases In 2021 at BusinessFacilities.com.
The Constructor
JANUARY 4, 2021
The Love Canal in the US was named after William T. Love, who in the mid-1890s imagined a waterway linking Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. He trusted.
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Construction Equipment
JANUARY 4, 2021
Confidence among equipment managers remains steady, according to the Equipment Manager Confidence Index, published by Construction Equipment. The Q1 2021 Index is 108, relatively unchanged from the 109 reported in October 2020.
BD+C
JANUARY 4, 2021
Completing construction projects on time and within budget can seem like a daunting task. With additional pressures like fluctuating material costs, skilled labor availability and operational costs, clear and creative planning from the start becomes even more crucial. This is where value engineering can offer several benefits. When value engineering is referenced in our industry, our minds may immediately go to a process that reduces project cost by slashing scope or decreasing the quality of ma
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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.
Construction Junkie
JANUARY 4, 2021
2020 is finally in the rear view mirror – although many of its battles are still being fought – but that doesn’t mean there weren’t some good things. Over the next few days, I’ll be sharing the biggest and most interesting stories from the past year, but I’ll first be starting with those that interested you, the reader, the most. Below were your favorite 10 Construction Junkie posts from 2020: 1. 2020 Best Construction Podcast Competition The sixth annual Best Construction Blog contest was a hug
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Construction Equipment
JANUARY 4, 2021
Atlas Copco Power Technique has appointed Mikael Andersson as president of the Power and Flow division, effective February 1, 2021. In his new position, Andersson will be responsible for the global operations of the Power and Flow division within the Business Area of Power Technique.
BD+C
JANUARY 4, 2021
The Board of Directors and the Strategic Council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) today honored Moody Nolan with its 2021 AIA Architecture Firm Award. . The annual AIA Architecture Firm Award is the highest honor the AIA bestows on an architecture practice. The award recognizes a firm that has consistently produced distinguished architecture for at least 10 years.
Business Facilities
JANUARY 4, 2021
Companies looking to hit the ground running in the recovery are flocking to the Bluegrass State, where red tape is cut so ribbons can be cut. - Read: Kentucky: Putting Expansion On The Fast Track at BusinessFacilities.com.
Pro Builder
JANUARY 4, 2021
A Year in Record-Breaking Mortgage Rates. cbroderick. Mon, 01/04/2021 - 09:17. While the overall economy was sent into a tailspin, both the housing and mortgage industries flourished in 2020, thanks to the swift response from the Federal Reserve. Record-low mortgage rates helped to bolster these industries, in addition to a change in homebuyer demand.
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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.
Natural Building
JANUARY 4, 2021
The Saga of Macramé Park is a film made by Ben Van Meter in the early 1970’s in Bolinas, California. It shows how a wonderful and artful playground was built by my older sister, Alexandra Jacopetti Hart, with lots of help from friends and apprentices. They collected driftwood logs on the nearby beach and used them as the superstructure for all of the rope work.
Pro Builder
JANUARY 4, 2021
Determining Whether or Not to Take Matters to Court. cbroderick. Mon, 01/04/2021 - 09:22. To take to court or not to take to court? That is the question, and experts say it would be best to avoid litigation, according to Construction Dive. Whether it be unpaid bills or defects, there are plenty of opportunities for disputes to arise during a project, pushing builders to want to take matters to court.
BD+C
JANUARY 4, 2021
Since this is the final episode of the year AND the 2020 Life of an Architect podcast season, there is no better way to end the year than to dedicate an entire episode to hypothetical questions … so welcome to the Hypothetical Show!
Pro Builder
JANUARY 4, 2021
The Pesky Side of Green Buildings. cbroderick. Mon, 01/04/2021 - 09:26. Building green has flourished and architects are designing spaces that feature sustainable construction methods, high performance features—even physically green structures. Some of these design choices include wall and roof gardens. By attempting to connect humans with nature, these vegetation-covered buildings are attracting pests, overgrowing, and even keeping tenants away, according to The Conversation.
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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?
ENR Construction
JANUARY 4, 2021
The Davis concrete runway could open as the first in Antarctica in about 2040.
Pro Builder
JANUARY 4, 2021
The Technological Evolution of Tiny Homes. cbroderick. Mon, 01/04/2021 - 09:29. A need or want for a tiny home may seem to counter recent homebuyer trends, but Fast Company says tiny home living remains a reasonable way to address the country’s housing crisis. And in 2020, the tiny home industry saw huge technological advances and innovations. Two 3D printer start-ups emerged: Icon and Mighty Buildings.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 4, 2021
An ambitious makeover of PHX Arena combines infrastructure upgrades with new and enhanced amenities to boost the fan experience.
Pro Builder
JANUARY 4, 2021
Have 10 Minutes? NAHB Says to Halt Work to Prevent Virus Spread. cbroderick. Mon, 01/04/2021 - 09:14. It can take just 10 minutes to remind your jobsite workers of COVID-19 protocols and reinforce a safe workzone, says the National Association of Home Builders. Back in April, at the onslaught of the pandemic, NAHB called for builders to halt work on jobsites for a mere 10 minutes to reiterate COVID-19 safety protocols.
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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.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 4, 2021
Updates about construction professionals in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico.
BD+C
JANUARY 4, 2021
Construction spending was a tale of two industries again in November, as soaring single-family construction masked ongoing downturns in private and public nonresidential construction, according to an analysis of new federal construction spending data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the new figures underscore the need for new infrastructure investments and other measures to boost demand for nonresidential construction amid the pandemic.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 4, 2021
ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 4, 2021
Developers of the $1.66-billion MSG Sphere in Las Vegas have removed AECOM as general contractor on the project and will bring construction management in-house for the 875,000-sq-ft entertainment venue, according to a Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. statement released Dec. 17.
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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!
ENR Construction
JANUARY 4, 2021
One of the biggest lessons learned last year is that firms must communicate their value to clients, instead of waiting for them to share their needs.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 4, 2021
Events from across the Southwest region.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 4, 2021
Photographs chosen by our editors from submissions to ENR.com/southwest/photos.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 4, 2021
ENR Southwest Legacy Award winner Van Gilbert is a longtime partner with the construction industry, a green-design exemplar and mentor.
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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!
ENR Construction
JANUARY 4, 2021
Dodge offers data on projected 2021 construction starts in the Albuquerque area.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 4, 2021
Dodge offers data on projected 2021 construction starts in the Flagstaff area.
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