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How to Attract & Retain Top AP Talent in Construction

Construction Business Owner

Promote to rotator No. Rotator Image. Status of webinar Upcoming. Meeting the demands of quality accounts payable candidates to help grow your business. Thu, 09/29/2022 - 12:00. 1:00 p.m. CDT. Between the “Great Resignation” and the predicted recession, retaining top, skilled talent is more important than ever. But what are accounts payable (AP) professionals looking for in their career?

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What are the Causes of Early-age Cracking in Concrete?

The Constructor

Early-age cracking is observed during the first seven days after concrete pouring. However, such cracks may also take more than a week to be visible in reinforced concrete slabs. Therefore, cracks appearing within 60 days after the concrete placement are considered early-age cracks. The early-age cracks do not cause structural failure in concrete if the […].

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LEAN Capital Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

LEAN Capital Project Delivery (LEAN CPD) creates a dynamic, collaborative environment in which repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds requirements can consistently be achieved in a quality manner, on-time, on-budget, and in full compliance. Any public sector real property owner can realize the above and reduce waste by 30% to 40% with a bit of leadership and commitment.

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The Pain of Ignoring Change—Consequences for Your Business

Pro Builder

The Pain of Ignoring Change—Consequences for Your Business. ibush. Fri, 08/12/2022 - 08:00. Awhile back I was riding my mountain bike on one of the many beautiful trails we have here in Michigan, one I had trekked many times and on which I knew what was around every corner. My confidence was high and so was my speed. . Because I was so comfortable, I let my guard down for a split second and quickly found myself laying in a pile of leaves, and likely some poison ivy.

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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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Behind the Build: Interview with Nate Schuetz, Construction Manager at Saltbox

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The construction industry has seen impressive growth over the last several decades, and with that growth has come major opportunities for those who want to take advantage of them. From getting involved in small builds to working with small businesses, there are opportunities for people to try new roles and experiences to find their niche in the industry.

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Christopher Alexander Obituary

Natural Building

Christopher Alexander, architect, academic and writer, died 17 March 2022; he was 85 years old. Christopher saw buildings and cities as living frameworks for human beings. He sought “to provide a complete working alternative to our present ideas about architecture, building and planning”. Like many critics of postwar reconstruction, he saw much that was destructive of community and incapable of elevating the human spirit, and set about a systematic approach to making buildings in which people co

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Sellers Pull Back as Buyer Demand Falls, but Overall Housing Supply Continues Upward Climb

Pro Builder

Sellers Pull Back as Buyer Demand Falls, but Overall Housing Supply Continues Upward Climb. ldeakins. Fri, 08/12/2022 - 09:51. For-sale listings are falling in a post-pandemic market correction. Here's what that means for buyers who can still afford home purchases. Not only are builders slowing new-home production, but home sellers are also becoming more hesitant to list their properties as buyers delay their home searches in a market cooldown.

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Power Up Your Construction Company Payroll Processes

Contractor Bookkeeping

Payroll is one of those things that starts quite simple. You build your construction business, hire a few employees, and things tick along pretty well. It’s straightforward enough to keep everything in line at first, but what happens to most companies is that they grow! However, having an employee is different than when it’s just you meeting the client, doing the work, and collecting the money.

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Blockchain Technology Company Growing HQ In Utah

Business Facilities

With help from the state's EDTIF program, tZERO Group will invest over $2 million and create 80 new jobs at its Utah headquarters over the next eight years.

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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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California Drought Plan Outlines Billions in Water Infrastructure

ENR Construction

Gov. Gavin Newsom's new water management strategy calls for desalination plants, reservoirs and groundwater recharge facilities to meet future shortfalls.

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What is a Gully Trap? – Its Functions | Difference Between Gully Trap and Inspection Chamber

Learn Civil Engineering

Drainage systems are complex frameworks. They always deal with the need of removing wastewater from home. These structures help to prevent toxic sewage from underground drainage from backing up. In all drainage systems, gully traps are the best pick for your home. Gully traps have connections between the barriers. These traps avoid to escaping water […].

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Empty Office Spaces Offer Adaptive Reuse Solution to Boost Housing Supply

Pro Builder

Empty Office Spaces Offer Adaptive Reuse Solution to Boost Housing Supply. ldeakins. Fri, 08/12/2022 - 09:44. In an ever-growing housing shortage, developers are turning to abandoned work spaces to create affordable multifamily units. The rise of remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic left countless office spaces abandoned, and most employers aren’t planning on returning.

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Fast-Rising Costs Cited in Delay of Seattle Apartment Tower

ENR Construction

A postponed condo project in Seattle shows the effects of high labor and material prices.

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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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Wealthy Buyers Are Fleeing Major Cities, and Developers Are Meeting Demand With ‘Naturehood’ Communities

Pro Builder

Wealthy Buyers Are Fleeing Major Cities, and Developers Are Meeting Demand With ‘Naturehood’ Communities. ldeakins. Fri, 08/12/2022 - 10:01. Sustainable community development is on the rise as high-end home buyers migrate from major cities to mountainous nature havens. Wealthy homebuyers working virtually are leaving cities in mass numbers to settle in mountainous regions and nature havens with wide open space for new construction projects.

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Mass. Gov. Signs Major Climate Bill

ENR Construction

The bill encourages offshore wind and solar energy development and helps limit fossil fuels in building projects.

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What Is Building | Types of Building

CivilJungle

What Is Building? A building is a structure that consists of a roof, floor, walls, foundations, door, windows, etc. The building shelters us, protection from weather and bugs, and thieves, and provides all comforts that help us live a better life. The building can be constructed depending on many factors, including weather conditions, soil conditions, and which types of materials are available in the construction area.

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House Approves Landmark $700B Climate and Tax Bill

ENR Construction

Measure's final congressional approval came in a 220-207 vote, strictly along party lines.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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Report: Seattle Bid Costs Rose Fast in the Last Year

ENR Construction

A cancelled condo project in Seattle shows the effects of high labor and material prices.

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AC Powell to Head National Institute of Building Sciences as Next CEO

ENR Construction

Powell will lead NIBS' efforts to expand programs and grow its membership.

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AC Powell to Head National Institute of Building Sciences as CEO

ENR Construction

Powell will lead NIBS' efforts to expand programs and grow its membership.

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Webinar: Going beyond OSHA compliance - How ASUS uses Safety Reports by ToolWatch to improve employee safety

ENR Construction

ASUS is a utility company whose 300 or so employees help military installations across eight states rebuild and maintain their water and wastewater infrastructure.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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Massachusetts Enacts Major Climate Bill With Gas Hookup Bans

ENR Construction

Outgoing Gov.

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House Approves Landmark $700-Billion Climate and Tax Bill

ENR Construction

Measure's final congressional approval comes in a 220-207 vote, strictly along party lines.

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