STEM Leaders: This Will Be On The Test
Business Facilities
MAY 31, 2022
Across the U.S., locations partner with educational entities to foster Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) skills to fill labor market demand.
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The Nation’s Largest Builders Are Speeding up Land Purchases, but What Happens if the Market Cools?
Pro Builder
MAY 31, 2022
The Nation’s Largest Builders Are Speeding up Land Purchases, but What Happens if the Market Cools? ldeakins. Tue, 05/31/2022 - 10:28. Home builders across the U.S. are buying up lots at a lightning pace, but a cooling market could spell trouble for overconfident developers. In the last year, the nation’s largest home builders acquired a large share of lots either owned or “controlled” through land purchasing options or contracts, reports Bill McBride in the CalculatedRisk Newsletter.
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[VIDEO] Made Possible in Lehigh Valley
Business Facilities
MAY 31, 2022
The region has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing economies in the nation and is just a short drive away from major mid-Atlantic cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.
5 Tips to Hosting Your Best Ground Breaking Ceremony
Wolgast Corporation
MAY 31, 2022
Ground breaking ceremonies are an excellent way to start off your building project. With the need for content creation the way that it is these days, a ceremony is a sure-fire way to bring excitement and attention to your future building and business. Since ground breaking ceremonies aren’t a regular occurrence for many business owners, if you’re planning one, you may be asking “What is the best way to commemorate the start of a construction project?
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
Coloplast Plans $80M Medical Devices Plant Expansion In Costa Rica
Business Facilities
MAY 31, 2022
Renewable energy, workforce availability were critical in Coloplast's decision to open its second medical devices plant in the La Lima Free Zone Industrial Park in Cartago. .
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[VIDEO] Las Colinas, Irving, Texas: A City Built For Business
Business Facilities
MAY 31, 2022
Centrally located in the thriving Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Irving-Las Colinas is recognized as the “Headquarters of Headquarters,” with more Fortune 1000 global headquarters per capita than any other city in Texas.
Giant Launch Girder Begins Deck Construction on UK's Longest Train Viaduct
ENR Construction
MAY 31, 2022
A 525-ft-long sliding girder, originally built for a Hong Kong project, will place around 1,000 concrete elements of a 2.1-mile viaduct for a new high-speed railroad. .
[VIDEO] GPA’s Cross-dock Warehouse Taking Shape
Business Facilities
MAY 31, 2022
Georgia Ports Authority is building a new big ship berth at Garden City Terminal, which will provide 1.5 million TEUs of annual berth capacity and allow GPA to serve four 16,000-TEU vessels and three other ships simultaneously.
Feds Accelerate Big Western Transmission Projects to Link New Power Sources
ENR Construction
MAY 31, 2022
Bureau of Land Management OKs a succession of high voltage lines in western states, as more onshore wind and other renewable energy projects are planned for utilities' power source mix.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
Digitization Key to Successful Implementation of IIJA
Jobsite with Procore
MAY 31, 2022
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides funding for many infrastructure projects, including improvements to roads and bridges, transit, water systems, electric grid upgrades, and access to broadband. While this legislation allows agencies to champion innovative projects that may not have otherwise been funded, implementing it presents unique challenges. .
Valero Energy Refinery, Contractors Fined $1.75M in 2021 Worker Death
ENR Construction
MAY 31, 2022
California facility and three contractors are cited by state OSHA for multiple violations, including serious and willful infractions, in confined space asphyxiation death of Luis Gutierrez, 35
The Buying Boom Is Slowing, and Experts Say a Housing Correction Could Follow
Pro Builder
MAY 31, 2022
The Buying Boom Is Slowing, and Experts Say a Housing Correction Could Follow. ldeakins. Tue, 05/31/2022 - 10:10. As mortgage rates keep climbing, we may be moving from a housing boom to a housing correction, says top economist Mark Zandi . A largely unpredictable post-pandemic housing market is cooling, and a drop in demand means the beginning of a housing correction, according to Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi.
EU's Russia Oil Embargo Pressures Global Infrastructure Dynamics
ENR Construction
MAY 31, 2022
Euro countries and US push projects to support new cuts in Russia's supply, set for the end of 2022, but impacts of changing strategies are raising concerns
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Logger Boots Vs Work Boot: What’s the Difference?
Work Gearz
MAY 31, 2022
If you are in the market for a sturdy pair of protective boots, both work boots, and logger boots hold a certain appeal. But because their appearance is quite different, you may be wondering exactly how different these boots are from one another and exactly how diverse their specific characteristics are. If you are looking to buy boots for a work environment, it’s important to evaluate what you need in footwear.
Valero Energy Refinery, Contractors Fined $1.75M in 2021 Union Worker Death
ENR Construction
MAY 31, 2022
California facility and three contractors are cited by state OSHA for multiple violations, including serious and willful infractions, in confined space asphyxiation death of laborers' union member Luis Gutierrez, 35
Bogs vs LaCrosse Boots: Detailed Comparison
Work Gearz
MAY 31, 2022
Today we are going to talk about two American brands- Bogs and LaCrosse, that have served well with the variety of footwear that they offer. Both are known for the different types of footwear- safety boots, work boots , hunting boots, hiking boots, snow boots and casual boots. And if you intend to go out in the rain, these are two of the greatest options for a boot.
Sun Belt Metros Lead the U.S. in Home Building
Pro Builder
MAY 31, 2022
Sun Belt Metros Lead the U.S. in Home Building. ldeakins. Tue, 05/31/2022 - 10:05. Sun Belt cities are building homes at a record pace to keep up with rising demand from migrating homebuyers. Sun Belt metros are leading a resurgence in homebuilding as prices soar and inventory declines amid elevated demand from migrating buyers. Austin, TX led the way during the first quarter of 2022 with 31.1 single-family building permits per 10,000 people, the most per capita of any major U.S. metro, Redfin r
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Can a Cottonmouth Bite Through Rubber Boots?
Work Gearz
MAY 31, 2022
Spring is almost here. The snakes will soon be coming out after brumation. When the temperature goes up, it warms cottonmouth blood, and they become active. You will start spotting snakes on trails when you go out hunting or trekking. Hunting brings adventure, but at the same time, there is a potential danger of stepping on a snake and upsetting them.
New Home Trends Institute’s May Insights Report Reveals Growth in For-Rent Housing
Pro Builder
MAY 31, 2022
New Home Trends Institute’s May Insights Report Reveals Growth in For-Rent Housing. ldeakins. Tue, 05/31/2022 - 10:16. Master planned communities are accommodating popular COVID-era buyer preferences and building more rental housing. The May Survey Insights report from the New Home Trends Institute reveals that some COVID-era design trends and household preferences may be here to stay, especially as they are adapted to serve a growing consumer base in the rental market.
Square Toe Vs Round Toe Cowboy Boots
Work Gearz
MAY 31, 2022
While the original cowboy boots were the pointed toe ones, the square toe boots and the round toe boots are the new additions to the cowboy boot styles. The pointed toe cowboy boots are the most ideal for the purpose of horse riding as the pointed tips of the boots glide smoothly through the stirrups. But at the same time these sharp pointed ends put unnecessary pressure on the sides of the toes and are not ideal for all day walking.
Biden Administration Highlights IIJA's $13.4B for Tribal Infrastructure
ENR Construction
MAY 31, 2022
Total includes $3.5B for Indian Health Service sanitation facilities.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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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