Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
How Certain Beliefs & Behaviors are Stifling your Success with Subcontractors. Alex Headley. Thu, 09/16/2021 - 09:10. Realize that your customers view your subcontractors as a reflection of your ability to manage. When a subcontractor does something good or bad, it will be a direct reflection upon you, because your customers assume you control them.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Program transparency drives Best Value facilities project outcomes by empowering owners and design-builders alike. Internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams follow the same robust lean programmatic process for all projects. All have easy access to project information, in one platform, and using a common data environment, inclusive of locally researched detailed cost information, organized using CSI MasterFormat.
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Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Surge in Home Remodeling: Lighting Trend Forecast. kcichowicz. Fri, 09/17/2021 - 00:00. At a time when there's been such heavy demand for homes, issues like long waiting lists, rising construction costs and labor shortages are causing a decline in new home builds. . Home renovations, on the other hand, are continuing to surge. In fact, Realtor.com recently found that the demand for home remodels is expected to remain strong in 2022.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
M+, Asia’s first global museum of contemporary visual culture, is set to open in Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District. The nearly 700,000-sf building was designed by Herzog & de Meuron in partnership with TFP Farrells and Arup. Located on the Victoria Harbour waterfront, the terracotta tile-clad tower features a dynamic LED system on the south facade that can display M+ content. .
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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.
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Could the Fall Season Bring a Cooler Housing Market? cbroderick. Thu, 09/16/2021 - 10:56. August welcomed slower housing price growth and increase in inventory, prepping the cooler fall season for a cooler housing market. Zillow’s August 2021 market report found the typical cost of a home in the U.S. increased from $298,061 in July to $303,288 in August, a slight dip in growth rates compared to June to July.
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BD+C
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
The U.S. Green Building Council says it will seek a new CEO and conduct a strategic review of its activities.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Six prefabricated modules forming an 80,000-sq-ft new concourse have rolled into place at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Delivered on self-propelled modular transporters between Aug. 26 and Sept. 9, they are a first of their kind for North American airports.
Work Gearz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Rubber boots are meant to save your feet from water as they are waterproof and they are thick enough to block the outside cold air to enter your feet and also . But why is it so that your feet get cold in rubber boots? The simple reason behind this is…. Rubber boots are not breathable at all and they kind of seal your feet inside the boots, blocking any source of airflow into the feet.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Rising health and climate change risks spur pushback from communities impacted by facility emissions and pollution—as owners, governments, activists and industry advisers weigh better options for environmental justice.
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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.
Work Gearz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
When it comes to sophistication, tradition and style, nothing can be better than an all-leather shoe (the shoes whose sole are too made of leather)! Tracing the history shows that back when shoes had started to be in use, leather was the sole material used in the making. There’s a reason for it and that’s the level of comfort offered by leather is unmatched and also back then no other materials were in use.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Crane-mounted sensor and jobsite intelligence startup Versatile announced on Sept. 14 that it has secured $80 million in Series B funding. This comes on the heels of a $20 million Series A funding round secured in December 2020.
Work Gearz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
If your workplace poses dangers of head injuries from falling impacts or overhead hanging objects, you must have to wear a hard hat. When it comes to impact, we all agree that none can offer the level of impact resistance like that of a carbon fiber hard hat. But are they conductive? Even if they are not great conductors of electricity, yet carbon fiber does not offer protection from electricity conduction and will not protect you from electrical shocks and hazards.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
As part of an overall strategy to relieve congestion and expand mobility options in Santa Barbara County, Calif., Granite Construction is serving as construction manager for Caltrans’ upgrade of a 10.8-mile segment of U.S. Route 101 between the cities of Santa Barbara and Carpinteria.
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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?
Work Gearz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Whether you are a professional carpenter or a hobbyist involved in woodworking, you know that sawdust comes with the trade. It doesn’t matter if you are sawing or sanding, you will inevitably find yourself in a cloud of dust. Not only does this increase your cleanup at the end of the day, but it poses a risk to health through inhalation, with all that fine dust heading straight for your lungs.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
House-Senate committee measures would have up to 10 times more impact than the Energy Act of 2020, says analysis, as Chevron says it will grow lower carbon energy businesses by $10 billion through 2028.
Work Gearz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
I am quite certain that you all have come across terms like ASTM, ASME, ANSI, etc. They all stand for different societies and organizations that came into existence to make the quality of materials and products better than what it used to be many years ago. With a lot of failed systems in the past, there were certain individuals who got together to do something good for the people by creating such organizations or committees that stand for a common cause.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Sundt and PCL are constructing a $700-million water reclamation facility to replace an aging 33-million-gallon-per-day wastewater treatment plant in the city.
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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.
Civiconcepts
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
In recent years, rear strata blocks have grown in demand. With rear strata homes being a worthy investment and cost-effective, they are a very attractive option for most people. However, … Building Rear Strata Block Houses: A Guide Read More ».
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Student Loans Keep 29% of Americans From Becoming Homeowners, Survey Finds. cbroderick. Thu, 09/16/2021 - 10:32. While many Americans were economically devastated as a result of the pandemic, others fared much better. In a new survey by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 54% of student-loan borrowers said the pandemic allowed them to get a better handle on their student debt or allowed them to pay it off earlier than planned.
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
International manufacturing expansions create more than 160 jobs, $57M in Indiana; plus manufacturers get $2.8 million in tech grants. The post International Manufacturers Drive Growth In Indiana appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Markets With Extreme Weather are Only Affordable to the Wealthy. cbroderick. Thu, 09/16/2021 - 10:41. Miami Beach resident Curt Dyer says he’s spent nearly $250,000 in renovations to make his home more resilient to flooding, something that impacts the 30-year resident almost daily. But it’s not enough to keep him away. He’s one of many homeowners in a flood-prone zone who can afford to stay and retrofit his home for extreme weather.
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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!
Natural Building
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
The recently opened El Perdido Hotel in El Pescadero, Mexico, utilizes traditional construction materials of the region. Time-honored materials like rammed earth, thatched roofs, and Palo de Arco wood were used throughout, using only locally sourced materials and working with local artisans. The architects, Estudio ALA , began with a climate analysis.
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
10 States Where Upper Middle Class Americans Move to Most. cbroderick. Thu, 09/16/2021 - 10:59. Upper-middle class Americans tend to move less frequently than tax filers with less income, but some areas are seeing an influx of this demographic. SmartAsset reviewed IRA migration data from 2018 to 2019 and inflows and outflows of upper middle class earners in each state to see where Americans earning between $100,000 and $200,000 are leaving and moving to.
Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
The design, engineering and manufacturing teams at WET Design require a varied array of machines to keep their work on the cutting edge.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
VJS Construction Services, CSCI Construction, and Basic Resources, Inc. recognized for their innovative approaches to challenging projects.
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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
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Two concrete subcontractors are fined for failing to pay overtime, among other offenses.
Work Gearz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
If your particular profession requires hand dexterity and fingertip sensitivity, however, you still require protection from a myriad of job-related risks and hazards, a lightweight protective work glove may be the solution. There are now a variety of both materials and glove designs that offer risk resistance and comfort at the same time. Or you may be searching for the perfect lightweight work gloves because you work in an exceptionally hot climate.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Washington state carpenters strike after rejecting an AGC of Washington contract.
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