Construction Business Owner

MAY 22, 2020

Op-Ed: The PRO Act Eliminates Freedom & Privacy in the Workplace. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 05/22/2020 - 14:47. On Feb. 6, 2020, the United States House of Representatives, by a vote of 224 to 194, passed the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, H.R. 2474, which aims to boost the number of dues-paying union members at the expense of small and local businesses, workers, entrepreneurs and main street.

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The Constructor

MAY 22, 2020

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 22, 2020

Are Telehealth & Teletherapy Finally Here to Stay? Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 05/22/2020 - 12:15. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, there were barriers for construction workers seeking and receiving medical care and behavioral health services. Lack of access to medical care is an often-cited reason why male-dominated industries like construction have higher rates of chronic physical health conditions, such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.

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The Constructor

MAY 22, 2020

The corona-driven pause is going to bring a difference in the way the industries function. The construction industry, too, won’t be aloof from the.

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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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Job Order Contracting

MAY 22, 2020

Lean construction planning, procurement, and project delivery is critical in attainment of best value facilities operations and maintenance management. Innovative, yet proven tools and services are readily available to help any real property owner… Better quantify an satisfy needs with increased speed and accuracy Lower procurement costs while assuring on-time, on-budge, quality service delivery Continuous monitor and improve procurement activities Improved short and long term decision mak

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 22, 2020

LEAN Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment is a robust, collaborative approach integrating planning, design, acquisition, operation, maintenance & disposal. Planning, procurement, and project delivery of all related repair, renovation, maintenance, new construction, and disposal requirements can be measurably improved via the implementation of proven, and readily available solutions.

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The Constructor

MAY 22, 2020

What is the difference between Granular Sub Base (GSB) & Wet Mix Macadam (WMM) in Pavement structures? What is the maximum size of the aggregates.

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Construction Dive

MAY 22, 2020

While the country's top 400 contractors generated a record $414 billion in revenue last year even with some large firms not reporting, the outlook for 2020 is less certain.

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The Constructor

MAY 22, 2020

What are the Roles and Responsibilities of a Utility Engineer in Metro Construction Works? The post What are the Roles and Responsibilities.

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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 Equipment

MAY 22, 2020

Ford is releasing an affordable, compact, front-wheel-drive unibody pickup truck in the next year or so. It will sit beneath the mid-size Ranger in Ford’s lineup, and is expected to cost less than $20,000, according to MotorTrend.

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The Constructor

MAY 22, 2020

Why a Continuous RCC beam should be designed as a Tee beam for Span moments and as a Rectangular Beam for Support Moments? The post Why a Continuous.

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Construction Dive

MAY 22, 2020

Mobile, cloud-based systems offer better productivity, inventory optimization, compliance and revenue generation.

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The Constructor

MAY 22, 2020

What are the advantages of running electrical cables through PVC conduits in the walls over running in the slab? Are there any problems which may.

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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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BD+C

MAY 22, 2020

The 7,000-acre Research Triangle Park (RTP) in North Carolina, founded in 1959, is the largest research park in the U.S. Nestled near Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill, the park is home to more than 300 companies, 50,000 employees and 10,000 contractors focused on research, biotech, life sciences, and computing. .

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 22, 2020

Bootstrapping is figuring out how to reduce the cash you need to start or re-start your business, by eliminating any unnecessary overheads while finding out who will give you a hand. If for whatever reason, you're not able to raise enough capital to start-up, you might be able to get what you need by 'bootstrapping' (finding what you need through unconventional or low-cost methods): Have others lend what you need.

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BD+C

MAY 22, 2020

Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA) has released a 16-page guide that provides pandemic considerations for health facility design. The document focuses on four objectives: .

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Natural Building

MAY 22, 2020

On the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island, in the small village of Peka Peka, there are a series of hillocks that have windows and small white towers that rise above the landscape like periscopes. It turns out that this is the underground home of Friedrich (“Fritz”) and Helen Eisenhofer. Fritz is an architect and he designed this biodome as a prototype in the 1980’s.

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BD+C

MAY 22, 2020

The American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA) has released the key findings of a survey of its members revealing their insights on the future of healthcare architecture and the role of design in the context of the COVID-19 healthcare crisis.

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Construction Junkie

MAY 22, 2020

photo courtesy of Hili and Concrete Sencors. The only thing slower than watching paint dry is, well, watching concrete dry. Proper curing of concrete is extremely important, though, for quality and safety reasons. Perhaps equally important is proper testing and documentation of the concrete’s strength over time. In a move to help bolster their digital portfolio, power tool giant Hilti has acquired Concrete Sensors , an internet connected concrete testing startup.

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Business Facilities

MAY 22, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the FCEDA is presenting virtual career fairs to connect college grads with Northern Virginia companies seeking employees. - Read: Fairfax County, VA Launches Virtual Career Fairs at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 22, 2020

Cooling systems should be monitored during every PM.

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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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ENR Construction

MAY 22, 2020

Future World Vision project, unveiled in 2019, factored in the impacts of a global pandemic upon future infrastructure systems.

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Stok

MAY 22, 2020

As cities and counties begin to slowly reopen their economies, commercial building owners and operators face two key operational challenges in preparing their spaces for the return to work: 1. How can I prepare my building to go back online after being unoccupied for an extended period? 2. After the phased move back to work, how can I ensure my building system is operating as desired?

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ENR Construction

MAY 22, 2020

The regional Contractor of the Year is chosen from a group of finalists based on a majority vote of the ENR regional editors across the country.

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BRIKS Design-Build Group

MAY 22, 2020

To our valued clients, As the world begins to focus on restarting the economy post-COVID-19, and politicians debate if, when, and how to get Ontario back to work, many businesses are trying to determine what standards, laws, and precautions will apply and need to be taken when restrictions are eased or lifted. At BRIKS Design-Build […]. The post Returning Back to Business appeared first on BRIKS Design-Build Group | Custom Homes | Major Renovations | Residential | Commercial.

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ENR Construction

MAY 22, 2020

Future World Vision project, unveiled in 2019, factored in impacts of a global pandemic upon future infrastructure systems.

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Construction Test

MAY 22, 2020

NURSES have joined Brits in urging Boris Johnson to get well soon after he was rushed to intensive care with coronavirus. NHS workers have shown their support for the PM with messages on social media and pictures holding up “get well” signs on wards. Boris Johnson was admitted to hospital on Sunday as his coronavirus symptoms continued Credit: Getty – Pool.

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ENR Construction

MAY 22, 2020

The $1.675 billion Lekki port, set to be complete in 2022, will be the deepest in sub-Saharan Africa.

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