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Integrate Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery – An Efficient Approach to Facilities Sustainment

Job Order Contracting

An Efficient Approach to Facilities Sustainment requires the Integration of Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Teams, a robust programmatic process, and a common data environment inclusive of locally researched granular cost data. Process must complement the product/service, as well as participant, stakeholders, and other resources. Integrate cross-functional teams and organizations.

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What are Perforated Pipes?

The Constructor

Perforated pipes are pipes with a series of small holes or slots that allow water to enter or exit from them easily. They are mainly installed as a part of underground drainage systems and for outdoor uses to facilitate easy drainage and thereby prevent flooding on site. This article discusses the basic features and applications […]. The post What are Perforated Pipes?

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A Solid Construction Project Delivery Framework to better address the complex problems of planning, procurement, and new builds.

Job Order Contracting

This document outlines A Solid Construction Project Delivery Framework to better address the complex problems of planning, procurement, and new builds. All the tools and support services to support this framework are available to ensure that over 90% of all repairs, renovation, maintenance, and new builds are delivered in a satisfactory, quality manner, on time and on budget.

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Types Of Crown Molding | Top 10 Crown Molding Styles | Best Types Of Crown Molding Materials | Crown Molding ceiling

Civiconcepts

Introduction To Crown Molding The crown molding was first used by the ancient Egyptians to decorate house exteriors as well as columns. The crown molding adds depth and formality to a … Types Of Crown Molding | Top 10 Crown Molding Styles | Best Types Of Crown Molding Materials | Crown Molding ceiling Read More ».

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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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Buyer Demand Rebounded in October Following Slight Dip In 30-Year Mortgage Rates

Pro Builder

Buyer Demand Rebounded in October Following Slight Dip In 30-Year Mortgage Rates. ldeakins. Fri, 11/04/2022 - 10:23. Stable interest rates encouraged a growing share of homebuyers to search for homes in October after weeks of stagnant activity. October saw a one-third year-over-year decline in the total share of homes under contract as 7% mortgage rates led to a drop in buyer demand and forced sellers to lower their asking prices.

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Bank Invests $700M to Build Canada's First Small Nuclear Reactor

ENR Construction

Funding infusion was provided by the national infrastructure bank to develop the 300-MW modular facility, set to cost billions when completed, at the Darlington nuclear plant site in Ontario.

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Boston high-rise finds perfect fit in unitized curtain wall system

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Binyan Studios. By Alexander Donovan, LEED AP. When designing and building high-profile high-rises, a unitized curtain wall system is often the favored facade solution, for more reasons than just highlighting the skyline. The benefits of this approach range from manufacturing, quality control, onsite installation speed, and enhanced water resistance.

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Signs of Tight Labor Market as Construction Industry Adds Only 1,000 Jobs in October

ENR Construction

Gains in buildings construction slightly exceed losses among specialty trade contractors.

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U40 Leadership Summit 2023

Pro Builder

U40 Leadership Summit 2023. ibush. Fri, 11/04/2022 - 10:48. . Ready to Elevate Your Game? Pro Builder and Pro Remodeler invite you to join other up-and-coming industry leaders for the U40 Leadership Summit—just before the International Builders' Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Gather with your peers from across the country for innovative idea sharing, collaborative problem-solving, and next-level networking and professional development.

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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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English Cave Dwellers that Inspired Tolkien

Natural Building

At one point, the sandstone caves of Kinver’s Edge were home to 44 people, and in the 1960s, they were the last cave people in England. The network of troglodytes was first constructed in the 18th century and, by various accounts, it likely inspired Tolkien more than a century later to write “The Hobbit.” Likely it was quarry workers who began digging homes in the 250-million-year-old sandstone escarpment in the 1600s (though the first official record of a home here was in 1777).

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As Housing Costs Reach New Highs in a Market Correction, Buyers Brace for the Worst

Pro Builder

As Housing Costs Reach New Highs in a Market Correction, Buyers Brace for the Worst. ldeakins. Fri, 11/04/2022 - 10:27. Mortgage rates are climbing, inventory is dwindling, and home prices are still rising, but a market correction could bring about big changes in the year ahead. Mortgage rates are at their highest level since 2002, and elevated borrowing costs paired with record high home prices are diminishing housing affordability across the country.

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Gary Korte: Experience is the best teacher

The Korte Company

When Gary Korte visited the Tinker Air Force base earlier this summer, he joined the project superintendent to review the site’s three major job sites. . There, the KC-46A fuel maintenance hangar , KC-46A depot maintenance hangar and an industrial PMXG plating facility mark some of The Korte Company’s biggest, most complex military-grade construction Design-Build projects to date.

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Adaptive Reuse Projects Surpass Pre-Pandemic Numbers to Reach All-Time High

Pro Builder

Adaptive Reuse Projects Surpass Pre-Pandemic Numbers to Reach All-Time High. ldeakins. Fri, 11/04/2022 - 10:30. Office-to-apartment conversions are creating a new opportunity for developers to boost rental supply across the U.S. The rise of remote work in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic led to an uptick in adaptive reuse apartments after a large share of office buildings were left unoccupied.

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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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Bank Invests $700M to Build Canada's First Small Nuke Reactor

ENR Construction

Funding infusion was provided by the national infrastructure bank to develop the 300-MW modular facility, set to cost billions when completed, at the Darlington nuclear plant site in Ontario.

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Risks to Consider in the Race to Net Zero

Pro Builder

Risks to Consider in the Race to Net Zero. ldeakins. Fri, 11/04/2022 - 10:35. High-performance home building is becoming more commonplace across the U.S., but net zero construction also poses a new risks to the built environment. The race to net zero in the residential construction industry is in full swing, and as a growing number of states adopt renewable energy policies and announce plans to use zero energy codes in upcoming construction projects, industry leaders also must consider the risks

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Gilbane-Turner JV Wins $1.4B Buffalo Bills Stadium Project

ENR Construction

The 1.35-million-sq-ft football stadium would seat about 60,000 people starting in the 2026 season.

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EPA to Invest in Puerto Rico Water Infrastructure, Disaster Recovery in Wake of Hurricanes

ENR Construction

EPA details plans to address environmental problems in underserved communities in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricanes Fiona and Maria. .

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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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Puerto Rico Gains EPA Post-Hurricane Disaster Recovery Funds

ENR Construction

US Environmental Protection Agency details plans to address environmental infrastructure problems in underserved communities following Hurricanes Fiona and Maria. .

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SOM-Selldorf Picked For Latest Hirshhorn Museum Upgrade

ENR Construction

The Smithsonian museum on the National Mall in Washington, originally designed by SOM in the 1970s, is undergoing a three-stage upgrade and expansion as visitor numbers grow.