Fri.May 14, 2021

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Becoming A Better Construction Manager By Developing Accountability

Contractor Bookkeeping

The success of any business, large or small, depends considerably on nurturing an efficient, productive workplace. While improving employee productivity should always be a priority when the ultimate goal is a sustainable and profitable business, the process is easier said than done. Being a better construction business owner is not just about the habits you practice in front of others.

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What Are Refractory Bricks – Its 3 Types, Properties, Advantages & Disadvantages

Civiconcepts

Refractory Brick is also known as Fire Brick, refractory material consisting of nonmetallic minerals created in a variety of shapes for usage at high temperatures, particularly in structures for metallurgical … What Are Refractory Bricks – Its 3 Types, Properties, Advantages & Disadvantages Read More ».

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Having Trouble Getting Reviews? Take a Look At Our Favorite Software

A David Creation

As a marketing guy and lifelong fan of technology, I’m always evaluating software and apps that will make a company more efficient and not complicate the workflow. I’m often asked about how to make the process of collecting and generating online reviews easier. Even the happiest of clients can be slow to follow through on leaving a review, or maybe they get stuck somewhere in the process and lose interest.

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Putting 3D First, a Model Bridge Rises in Norway

ENR Construction

When the Norwegian Public Roads Administration asked the design-build team of Sweco, PNC, Armando Rito Engenharia and Isachsen to deliver a 643-meter-long concrete box-girder bridge completely in 3D, designers with Armando Rito were initially a bit skeptical.

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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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Big Changes at WSSC Piscataway Bio-Energy Project

PC Construction

May is bringing some very visible changes to the landscape of the WSSC Piscataway Water Resource Recovery Facility. The $271 million Bio-Energy Project has been under construction for nearly a year and, with the initial. The post Big Changes at WSSC Piscataway Bio-Energy Project first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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Troy Industries Relocating HQ To Tennessee

Business Facilities

The small arms components and accessories manufacturer will invest more than $7 million to relocate its headquarters, manufacturing operations to Clarksville, TN. . - Read: Troy Industries Relocating HQ To Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Economics for May 17, 2021

ENR Construction

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.

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What Are Refractory Bricks – Its 3 Types, Properties, Advantages & Disadvantages

Civiconcepts

Refractory Brick is also known as Fire Brick, refractory material consisting of nonmetallic minerals created in a variety of shapes for usage at high temperatures, particularly in structures for metallurgical … What Are Refractory Bricks – Its 3 Types, Properties, Advantages & Disadvantages Read More ».

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Handcrafted Sandstone Girls School in India

Natural Building

In the heart of the Thar Desert in the Indian state of Rajasthan, this girls school was a pro-bono project by New York–based architect Diana Kellogg commissioned by a non-profit group. The school will serve more than 400 girls from households below the poverty line in the region where female literacy is just 36 percent. The nearly 9,000-square-foot school was constructed by local craftsmen—many of the girls’ fathers—with hand-carved Jaisalmer sandstone sourced from the area.

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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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Multigenerational Home Demand Jumps Due to Pandemic

Pro Builder

Multigenerational Home Demand Jumps Due to Pandemic. cbroderick. Fri, 05/14/2021 - 10:49. The multigenerational home designs of the Lake Club section of the Lakewood Ranch community in Florida meet the growing desire for generations under one roof. One example offers separate wings for a 91-year-old grandmother and a 26-year-old son. That's just one example of the kinds of families adding to the growing demand for multigenerational homes thanks to the pandemic.

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What's next for mass timber design?

BD+C

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Leading Design Firms Merge to Become a One-Stop Shop for Builders

Pro Builder

Leading Design Firms Merge to Become a One-Stop Shop for Builders. cbroderick. Fri, 05/14/2021 - 10:54. Leading residential architecture firm KTGY and hospitality design firm Simeone Deary Design Group have teamed up to bring builders a one-stop shop solution. HorizonTV’s latest video features KTGY CEO Tricia Esser and Simeone Deary co-founders Lisa Simeone and Gina Deary explaining their motives behind the merger, the future of residential design, and the benefits it provides builders.

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Newark Symphony Hall Unveils Plans for $50M Renovation

ENR Construction

The 95-year-old New Jersey venue aims to improve the surrounding Broad Street area as well as its own building.

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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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Five projects receive 2021 AIA/ALA Library Building Award

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Maryland Scales Back Big P3 Highway Expansion

ENR Construction

$11B added lanes program will now focus on key Potomac River crossing rebuild and fewer toll lane miles. "Our intention is moving forward,” said proponent Gov. Larry Hogan, who leaves office in 2023.

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Home Prices Increase in 89% of Markets During Quarter One

Pro Builder

Home Prices Increase in 89% of Markets During Quarter One. cbroderick. Fri, 05/14/2021 - 10:38. Home prices continue to rise across the country with 89% of markets posting price gains and the national median home price hitting $319,200. According to the National Association of Realtors, that’s a 16.2% year-over-year increase, which brings the monthly mortgage payment for a single-family home from $995 one year ago to $1,067 today.

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Top 20 Under 40: Evolve as the Industry Adapts

ENR Construction

The next generation of A/E/C leaders applies lessons learned heading toward a post-pandemic future.

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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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IFS CLOUD FOR CONSTRUCTION – THE TIME TO TRANSITION IS NOW

ENR Construction

The construction industry has long been challenged by a number of inefficiencies. As countries across the world look to stimulate their economies into recovery, investment in infrastructure and construction projects is at the forefront for many.

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House Bill Has $1.9B to Upgrade U.S. Capitol Security

ENR Construction

Money would pay for improved windows, doors and new vestibules to screen visitors.

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ENR Southwest Announces Preliminary Results for 2021 Top Contractors List

ENR Construction

The annual list is compiled on the basis of contracting work done last year within the Southwest region, by firms with permanent offices in Arizona, Nevada or New Mexico.

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Ontario Transit Projects Get $10B From Feds To Accelerate

ENR Construction

Cash infusion is largest-ever federal investment in transit and will boost five projects, said the country's infrastructure minister.

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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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Construction Economics for May 10, 2021

ENR Construction

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.

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Ontario Transit Projects Get $10B From Fed. Govt. To Accelerate

ENR Construction

Infusion is largest-ever transit investment and will boost five projects, said Canada's infrastructure minister.

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Pulse: Project News for the Week of May 17, 2021

ENR Construction

The University of Alabama Health System is planning to replace the Spain Rehabilitation Center in Birmingham.

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AEC Coalition Lays Out Federal Actions for Healthier Buildings

ENR Construction

A coalition of more than 250 architecture, engineering and construction firms is urging the Biden administration to take "swift executive action" to require higher sustainability standards for U.S. buildings and infrastructure as part of its Build Back Better plan.

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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!