The Constructor

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Mud flooring is a traditional and sustainable flooring used for centuries. It is incredibly durable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly, making it a great option for those looking for an eco-friendly alternative to modern flooring. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn about the different types of mud flooring, installation, and maintenance procedures, and all the advantages […] The post What You Should Know Before Installing Mud Flooring appeared first on The Construct

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Sustainability 184

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Jacob Gardner Preserves Forest, Protects Ecosystem During Building Project ccapoccia Fri, 02/24/2023 - 14:38 Jacob Gardner Project Manager Cunningham-Limp Development Co. When Jacob Gardner graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in construction management, he could hardly have imagined the kinds of building projects he would one day help lead.

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Michigan Project Management Management Design 295

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Discover how smart leaders can leverage construction cloud technology to enhance their firm’s productivity for successful project and business outcome

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Products Construction Viewpoint 169

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Michael Capasso Recycles Asphalt for a Cleaner, Greener Future ccapoccia Fri, 02/24/2023 - 14:29 Michael Capasso Founder & Owner Green Asphalt Michael Capasso is the founder, owner and president of Green Asphalt, a New York City company that produces recycled asphalt pavement materials. Though he earned a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University from the Nolan School of Hotel Administration, he was eventually drawn to construction, the industry where his family worked.

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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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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

New year, new trends, right? There are some unique construction trends in 2023, but we also have more of the same. The same issues plaguing the industry last year—labour shortages, supply chain disruptions, high material costs, lower profit margins, etc.—followed us into 2023. Between those lingering challenges, high inflation, and continuously rising interest rates, developers and contractors are competing more than ever for their supplies, workers, and business continuity.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Flagging demand for office space, high interest rates and unfavorable capital markets have led the REIT to rethink its Penn Station project.

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Office 131

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Joel Honeyman Drives Sustainability Innovations at Bobcat ccapoccia Fri, 02/24/2023 - 14:59 Joel Honeyman Vice President of Global Innovation Bobcat Company Joel Honeyman grew up on a farm in North Dakota. He attended North Dakota State University, where he earned an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s in agricultural economics.

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North Dakota Innovation Sustainability Employment 177

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

We're in a dynamic, multicultural country with many different races of people from diverse origins, just within the domestic market; it's vital that you know who might be interested in your goods or services and how they could perceive particular messages. Whichever specialty your construction business is in, cultural differences can directly impact your profitability.

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Profitability Construction Contractors 93

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Top Questions Students Ask About Construction (Part 1 of 2) ccapoccia Fri, 02/24/2023 - 12:26 Addressing construction’s labor shortage goes beyond luring candidates into individual companies with competitive salaries and benefits — it is about promoting and redefining the industry as a whole. In academia, that work culminates at a college level with courses, research and exposure to experiential learning opportunities.

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Construction Industrial 156

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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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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

As government pressure mounts on Norfolk Southern to conduct and pay for comprehensive area cleanup, Arcadis and AECOM have been hired to assist.

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Ohio 71

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

December 2022 Construction Industry Stats ccapoccia Fri, 02/24/2023 - 12:42 The Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics each month from several sources, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau, to give you a better understanding of the current state of affairs for the construction industry.

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Industrial Statistics United States AIA 156

Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Introducing Pro Builder's Weekly 'Good News' Newsletter ldeakins Fri, 02/24/2023 - 09:01 Positive stories from the home building industry to take you into the weekend Let's end each week on a good note! Keep an eye on your inbox for uplifting industry news every Friday, brought to you by Pro Builder.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

An overheated bearing on a rail car axle played critical role in the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern line accident, as government pressure mounts on Norfolk Southern to conduct and pay for comprehensive area cleanup, and Arcadis and AECOM already hired to assist.

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Ohio Accidents 58

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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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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

New Jersey High School Students Complete Modular Home for Local Family ldeakins Fri, 02/24/2023 - 09:34 Students from Roxbury High School, in Succasunna, N.J., recently constructed a modular home, which they donated to a family in their community In just over two years, students from Roxbury High School, in Succasunna, N.J., successfully completed a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home, which they opted to donate to a disadvantaged family in their community, the National Association of Home Builders

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

International Accreditation Services has certified two programs and union leaders are seeking certification for a third.

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Union Certification Safety 69

Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Professional Women in Building Council Offers Etiquette Class for Construction Students ldeakins Fri, 02/24/2023 - 09:42 The Professional Women in Building Council of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri recently sponsored a dining etiquette class to teach young adults proper manners and professional skills The HBA of St. Louis & Eastern Missouri's Professional Women in Building Council sponsors an annual dining class for students at an area CTE high school to provide young employees with etiquette

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St. Louis Missouri NAHB Education 52

ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The memo from FHWA settles a months-long controversy over highway funding priorities.

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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.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Uponor North America Honors ‘Unsung Heroes' ldeakins Fri, 02/24/2023 - 09:57 Uponor North America's 'Unsung Heroes' campaign recognizes local ambassadors with donations to five global charities Uponor North America ( Uponor ), in partnership with its corporate offices in Finland, recently announced a global donation of €25,000 euros – approximately $26,600 USD – that will be split between five charities in countries Uponor serves as part of the company’s ‘Unsung Heroes’ campaign.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The NTSB's preliminary report comes amid increasing federal government pressure on Norfolk Southern to conduct and pay for a comprehensive cleanup of the derailment site and the surrounding area.

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Site Ohio 54

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Construction teams today utilize a variety of tools and devices to manage projects, and it’s common for project stakeholders to use apps on their phones and computers (sometimes switching between platforms) throughout the day.  Just as the number of software applications has ballooned in our personal lives, it has also grown substantially in construction.

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Autodesk Construction Visualization BIM 98

Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

How One Nonprofit Housing Developer in Roanoke, Va., Is Restoring the Vacant Middle ldeakins Fri, 02/24/2023 - 09:14 Restoration Housing is working to create 'Middle Housing' through historic preservation for the social benefit of limited-income families Missing Middle Housing is based on the building blocks of the past, and yet the preservation of historical properties that already embody the movement’s principles is often left out of the conversation.

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Housing Income Railroad Remodeling 98

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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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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Top 10 States for NGBS Green Certification in 2022 ibush Fri, 02/24/2023 - 07:00 To date, these are the top 10 U.S. states for green building certification The National Green Building Standard (NGBS) launched in 2009. Since then, more than 400,000 homes have received the ANSI-approved, third-party certification that verifies green construction practices in single-family and multifamily residential buildings, remodeling projects, and land developments.

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