Fri.Sep 03, 2021

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Construction Company Recovery After A Financial Setback

Contractor Bookkeeping

You started your construction business with plans of earning a living and being successful, but an unfortunate fact of business life is that companies suffer financial hardships. Whether those hardships are pandemic-related or linked to other urgent situations, the effect is still the same. Your finances are negatively affected, and it's up to you to lead the recovery.

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Design Requirements of Footpath

The Constructor

A footpath is a type of route designed just for pedestrians and not for other types of traffic such as cars or bicycles. Footpaths are found in a.

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Best Value Construction Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Best value construction delivery requires a focus upon assessing a project’s cost over the whole life of the investment; planning, procurement, project delivery, and operations/maintenance. An improved, programmatic approach to integrating planning, procurement, and project delivery is readily available, inclusive of all needed tools and support services.

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Construction demand continues to outpace the industry’s workforce capacity

BD+C

The markets in Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri that the construction company Carson-Mitchell, Inc. serves are “booming,” says its President and CEO Chris Carson. Despite the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on its economy, construction “never really slowed, or stopped” in Florida, says Brett Strassel, Vice President of Operations for the West Palm Beach-based Hedrick Brothers Construction.

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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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What Are Wall Texture | 10 Types of Wall Texture | Drywall Texture Types

Civiconcepts

Introduction In the painting, texture reflects the view and touch of the canvas. The texture is established on the paint, and its use or the adding of materials contains wood, … What Are Wall Texture | 10 Types of Wall Texture | Drywall Texture Types Read More ».

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What is Skirting Tiles – Its Meaning, Types, Uses and Difference Between Dado & Skirting

Learn Civil Engineering

What is Skirting Tiles? Skirting tiles are constructed of the same, durable materials as floor tiles and are designed to go around the edge of the wall that connects the floor to the wall. To complement a floor tile, some companies produce skirting tiles, as well as exterior and interior corners. Meaning of Skirting Tiles? […].

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Low-cost methods can have substantial impact on reducing embodied carbon

BD+C

Low- and no-cost measures can significantly reduce embodied carbon in mid-rise commercial office, multifamily, and tilt-up-style buildings, according to Rocky Mountain Institute.

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Helping developers meet their pro-formas in the post-pandemic world

PC Construction

A successful construction project always requires a solid foundation. We know this is true when it comes to physical structures, but it’s just as relevant to preconstruction processes. Perhaps the most critical aspect of early-stage. The post Helping developers meet their pro-formas in the post-pandemic world first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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Association Reports Construction Spending Posts Small Increase, Coronavirus + Soaring Costs, Supply Disruptions Threaten Further Gains

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Total construction spending ticked up from June to July, as gains in residential and public construction offset a dip in private nonresidential projects, according to a new analysis of federal construction spending data the Associated General Contractors of America recently released. Officials noted, however, that challenges remain for the industry, particularly because of continuing problems with coronavirus flare-ups and supply-chain disruptions.

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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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Is Radio Advertising Worth It for Contractors???

A David Creation

Do people still listen to the radio? * I’m too small to advertise on the radio! I can’t afford it. I don’t even like the radio, and ignore the commercials anyway. Nah, I don’t like that station! These are just some of the comments and questions I’ve heard from my home improvement clients over the years. Deciding whether or not to pull the trigger on radio advertising isn’t easy, and the price tag often is a tough pill to swallow.

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Will Matt Risinger Ever Do Another Spec Home?

Pro Builder

Will Matt Risinger Ever Do Another Spec Home? mbeirne. Fri, 09/03/2021 - 09:07. Builder and host of The Build Show Matt Risinger recounts his decision to switch from being an employee to a business owner as well as why his terrible spec house experience will keep him from ever doing another. Watch the full video below. Watch More From HTV here. . .

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Construction Loses 3,000 Jobs in August, But Jobless Rate Falls to 4.6%

ENR Construction

Job losses in nonresidential segments outpaced gains in residential sector.

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There Will Be More Idas

Pro Builder

There Will Be More Idas. mbeirne. Fri, 09/03/2021 - 10:34. The deadly devastation that Hurricane Ida left from the Gulf Coast to the mid-Atlantic coast is likely a preview of what’s to come, as climate change and rising sea levels converge to produce stronger and more frequent natural disasters. The deadly devastation that Hurricane Ida left from the Gulf Coast to the mid-Atlantic coast is likely a preview of what’s to come, as climate change and rising sea levels converge to produce stronger an

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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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ENR New England Honors the 2021 Excellence in Sustainability Award Winners

ENR Construction

For the first time in the ENR New England Best Projects competition, a sustainability expert has selected ENR New England's 2021 Best Projects sustainability award winners.

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Is Climate Change Affecting Property Values?

Pro Builder

Is Climate Change Affecting Property Values? mbeirne. Fri, 09/03/2021 - 10:49. Since there is already a shortage of affordable housing, many homebuyers have no other choice but to accept living in a place where climate disasters are becoming more prevalent. Storms and wildfires are posing a large risk to real estate, so what should homeowners and buyers consider about the impact of these hazards as well extreme heat, drought, and floods on their homes and its value over the long run?

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Construction workforce shortages reach pre-pandemic levels

BD+C

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Fire Resistant Building Materials Becoming Popular in Wildfire Country

Pro Builder

Fire Resistant Building Materials Becoming Popular in Wildfire Country. mbeirne. Fri, 09/03/2021 - 11:01. A fire-resistant house doesn't have to look like a bunker. Metal roofs, composite decking, fiber-cement siding, smaller windows, and steel are among the adjustment home builders are using to add resiliency and give buyers some hope that their property can stand up to a fire.

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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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Zillow: The More Consumer Trends Change, The More They Stay the Same

Pro Builder

Zillow: The More Consumer Trends Change, The More They Stay the Same. mbeirne. Fri, 09/03/2021 - 10:41. A global pandemic and an unprecedented shift in the housing market have the potential to reshape buyers’ preferences over the longer term, yet many behaviors and attitudes remain the same. The 2021 Consumer Housing Trends Report compiled by Zillow of who housing buyers are and what they were doing during the past year.

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