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Network Rail Develops Innovative Circular Railway Footbridge

The Constructor

Network Rail has unveiled a new modular bridge design that has the potential to transform crossings. The novel circular bridge is set to change the.

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EV Manufacturer Picks Tulsa For First Mega Microfactory

Business Facilities

Electric vehicle (EV) maker Canoo will build its first mega microfactory on a 400-acre site at the MidAmerica Industrial Park, where it will create over 2,000 jobs. - Read: EV Manufacturer Picks Tulsa For First Mega Microfactory at BusinessFacilities.com.

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London’s former Old War Office building set to become hotel and residences

BD+C

The Grade II* listed former Old War Office building has been undergoing a massive transformation over the last five years to become 85 homes and a Raffles hotel with 125-rooms and suites. A collection of nine restaurants and bars, an spa, a swimming pool, and a garden will also be included.

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Today's Buyers Want Peace and Quiet Over Short Commutes

Pro Builder

Today's Buyers Want Peace and Quiet Over Short Commutes. cbroderick. Thu, 06/17/2021 - 10:34. Homebuyers are more likely to choose an affordable home with more space than a home closer to the office, according to a recent Realtor.com survey. The decision comes down to finances and quality of life, says Realtor.com’s senior economist. With fewer workers headed to the office on a daily basis, homeowners are less concerned about commute times.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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Improving OR acoustics

BD+C

Beeping. Clanging. Hammering. Drilling. Many surgeries—especially orthopedic and neurologic procedures—produce hazardous noise levels in operating rooms that negatively affect the well-being of staff as well as their job performance and patient outcomes.

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Buffalo’s parking reform having noticeable impact on development

BD+C

In 2017, Buffalo, New York, revamped its zoning code to cease requiring a minimum amount of parking for commercial and residential projects.

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Shut Down Your Zoom…Face-To-Face Meetings Are Back!

Business Facilities

This year's Business Facilities LiveXchange event will be live and in-person at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, AZ, October 26-28, 2021. - Read: Shut Down Your Zoom…Face-To-Face Meetings Are Back! at BusinessFacilities.com.

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In-House Owner Teams and Designers Can Increase Productivity by Fully Embracing the Cloud

ENR Construction

Cloud services saved many projects during the pandemic, but designers, contractors and owners need to change their work processes to unleash the full power of them.

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6 Reasons Why Prefabrication Is Perfect for Building Manufacturing Facilities

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Historically the manufacturing and construction sectors have worked very differently. In manufacturing, the goal is optimising the production process – to deliver the highest quality and efficiency. By contrast, construction companies tend to work from project to project: selecting the best materials, collaborators and methods to meet the current, specific needs.

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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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Florida Engineers Gain Liability Protection in Storm Damage Inspection

ENR Construction

New law, which takes effect July 1, also extends to other practitioners and first responders in the state

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5 Benefits of Car Roof Repairing Over Car Roof Replacing

Learn Civil Engineering

The car roof lining is an interior lining on the car’s roof to cover the hard material. It is made from different materials, such as polyurethane. The car roof also has a little foam which is covered with fabric, vinyl, or leather. The car roof lining is one aspect that keeps the car temperature under […].

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6 Ways To Transform An Ordinary Kids Bedroom Into A Smart Bedroom

Civiconcepts

It’s hard to raise a kid when you have a hectic routine to deal with. However, the advancement in technology can help you keep an eye on your children’s O’clock. … 6 Ways To Transform An Ordinary Kids Bedroom Into A Smart Bedroom Read More ».

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ABC’s Construction Backlog Inches Higher in May, Materials + Labor Shortages Suppress Contractor Confidence

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Associated Builders and Contractors reports that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.0 months in May, according to an ABC member survey conducted from May 20 to June 2, 0.1 months higher than in April 2021 and May 2020. While ABC’s Construction Confidence Index readings for sales increased modestly in May, confidence regarding profit margins and staffing levels slipped.

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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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10 Advantages you get from Auto Detailing

Learn Civil Engineering

10 Advantages You Get from Auto Detailing Sometimes it gets hard to deal with some of the auto dealings. But when you buy a car or any auto vehicle then it’s your responsibility and duty to keep it maintained. Basically, auto detailing is a name for maintaining and managing your parts of vehicles. Though, in […].

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Managing Rising Construction Costs: Insurance

Pro Builder

Managing Rising Construction Costs: Insurance. cbroderick. Thu, 06/17/2021 - 10:43. Builders and remodelers may be subjected to coinsurance penalties as a result of rising building material prices if they do not make changes to their policies. Builders and remodelers carry insurance policies that cover risks for the project, and coinsurance clauses, which are in many policies, say the builder should maintain coverage up to a specific value.

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7 Reasons You Will Love A Concrete Patio In Your Home

Learn Civil Engineering

Are you planning to install a patio in your home for years to come? Well, this pandemic has changed the meaning of outdoor entertainment for the next few years at least. Given the conditions, you need something that looks incredible, stays sturdy for long, and is safe. Our suggestion is to consider concrete! Also Read: […].

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Amazon Commits $300 Million for Affordable Housing

Pro Builder

Amazon Commits $300 Million for Affordable Housing. cbroderick. Thu, 06/17/2021 - 10:45. Amazon will fund the construction of more than 3,000 affordable homes in Puget Sound, Wash., Arlington, Va., and Nashville. The company will use $300 million from its Housing Equity Fund for the development of the units in the cities where its headquarters are located, but it’s just a part of Amazon’s $2 billion commitment to invest in its cities.

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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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What Is Hardened Concrete | Properties of Hardened Concrete

CivilJungle

What Is Hardened Concrete? Hardened concrete is a type of concrete that is strong and have the capacity to bear the structural as well as service loads that are applied to it. Hardened concrete is one of the strongest and durable construction material s. Hardened concrete is concrete that is completely set and able to take the loads. In this article, we will go through the properties of Hardened concrete.

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Commercial construction contractors upbeat on outlook despite worsening material shortages, worker shortages

BD+C

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Hourigan Wins ENR MidAtlantic's 2021 Contractor of the Year

ENR Construction

Hourigan Construction Corp. is ENR MidAtlantic's 2021 Contractor of the Year.

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Filling the voids: Differentiating between concrete coating and polishing

Construction Specifier

by Chris Bennett, CSI, iSCS, CDT, Bill Dubois, AIA, CSI, CCS, John Guill, FCSI, AIA, IIBEC, SCIP, CCS, CCCA, Keith Robinson, RSW, FCSC, FCSI, Rae Taylor, PhD, and Jonathan Ware, AIA, LEED AP, LEED CxA. Photo courtesy Bay Area Concretes. Concrete slab surfaces have voids. They can be big or small. Voids might come in the form of visible cracks, a dislodged piece of aggregate, or much smaller spaces on the micro or nano scale.

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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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Recorded Webcast: Designing & Delivering an Effective Training Program (PDH / CEUs)

ENR Construction

Start building! Understand best practices to design and deliver the ultimate online training and development programs (PDH / CEUs) to your AEC staff. Learn how to: select courses and LMS platforms; create virtual classrooms; report continuing education (PDH / CEUs) to state boards.

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Maximize Risk Prediction with Construction IQ Data Extraction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

On a typical jobsite, there are hundreds of open issues, multiple trades onsite, dozens of RFI’s to manage, and countless changes happening every day. Project leaders can struggle to understand where to prioritize their efforts. Instead, they spend their day reacting to issues that are now causing schedule or cost impacts. . Meanwhile, project executives are typically overseeing multiple projects and face their own challenges in knowing which projects may need the most support.

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Case Study: Building an AEC Training & Talent Management Program

ENR Construction

Gresham Smith found accredited courses, a multi-license search tool, and the ability to blend in their own company training in a progressive partnership with Vector Solutions. See how your own training program can act as a springboard for employee growth, retention and a competitive edge in the AEC industry.

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Pandemic Exposed Deep Housing Issues, Says Harvard Report

Pro Builder

Pandemic Exposed Deep Housing Issues, Says Harvard Report. cbroderick. Thu, 06/17/2021 - 10:40. The pandemic exposed the housing industry’s long standing shortfalls, and although construction ramped up to historic levels this year, there’s a long way to go. Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies released its annual housing data report, “The State of the Nation’s Housing,” this week, which highlights the troubled foundations of America’s housing.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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!

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ROI - Enterprise Vs. Individual Training

ENR Construction

ENR 500 Firms are providing CEUs at a lower cost than reimbursing employees individually for them, while employees are consuming unlimited training for both required license renewal and career development. Win-win, right? Understand why many are making the switch to proactive, enterprise-level training in the COVID era.

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The U.S. Needs 5.5 Million More Units to Close Housing Gap

Pro Builder

The U.S. Needs 5.5 Million More Units to Close Housing Gap. cbroderick. Thu, 06/17/2021 - 10:29. With the release of a new report that found the housing market needs 5.5 million more units, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is calling on lawmakers to green-light housing investments in an infrastructure package. Home builders constructed 1.225 million new housing units on average per year during the last 19 years, but from 1968 to 2000, 1.5 million units were built annually, according to

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5 Things to Know about AEC Continuing Education Requirements & Penalties

ENR Construction

Use this handy guide to understand general requirements for AEC industry license renewal, and understand why an LMS that stores and reports all necessary completion documents is key to controlling costs and streamlining your training program.