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Protecting Against Environmental Risk in Changing Climates

Construction Business Owner

Protecting Against Environmental Risk in Changing Climates. Alex Headley. Tue, 01/18/2022 - 09:45. Already expecting a downturn, the commercial construction industry was further impacted when COVID-19 either delayed or shuttered projects nationwide and a seemingly endless barrage of storms caused more than $95 billion in damages across the United States alone.

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What are Demountable Walls?

The Constructor

Demountable walls are architectural walls that can be unmounted or reinstalled into any layout and location. These are full-height wall panels used.

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How To Manage VOCs In Construction

Construction Marketing

The construction industry relies on a vast array of materials. These can vary from wood, plastics, metal, and chemicals to put these things together or make them rust-proof and weather-resistant. Contractors can’t build a home or office without these common construction materials. And while these structures aim to provide comfort and protection, construction materials and everyday household items emit volatile organic compounds or VOCs.

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What is the Cost of Asphalt Driveway Construction?

The Constructor

Asphalt is a common material used for driveway and pavement construction. Asphalt driveways are more durable and less expensive compared to concrete.

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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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Why zoning is fundamental to construction planning

Lets Build

What is zoning. Zoning relates to government regulations that guide what can and cannot be built on any property. For any construction project, you can refer to the local, municipal or city zoning map to determine what zoning classification your construction site belongs to. From that, you can find out the regulations for that specific zoning classification.

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PVC Wall Panels | Types | Advantages and Disadvantages

Learn Civil Engineering

What is a PVC wall panel? Many people strive to make their homes look modern and stylish by using the latest interior design trends. This interior wall paneling trend has replaced other wall finishes such as wallpaper, tiles cladding, and paint. The PVC Wall Panels is the most popular wall panel. They can be used […].

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Autodesk Build Gets 25+ Product Updates, Features, and Enhancements

Autodesk Construction Cloud

See the latest updates to Autodesk Build. Over 25 new updates, features and enhancements to Autodesk Build were just released. All of which are geared towards helping you better connect your teams, data and processes. Check out the latest Autodesk Build releases below. Jump to release details by type: Document Management Releases. Files. Access to project files on mobile.

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$267M Joint Venture Will Create 210 New Jobs In Virginia

Business Facilities

The new paperboard recycling and production facility, Celadon Development Corporation, will be located at the Chesapeake Deepwater Terminal site in the City of Chesapeake, VA. The post $267M Joint Venture Will Create 210 New Jobs In Virginia appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Construction Firms Foresee Growing Demand for Most Project Types, Reports AGC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction contractors expect increasing demand for numerous types of projects in 2022 despite ongoing supply chain and labor challenges, as most firms plan to add workers this year, according to survey results released today by the Associated General Contractors of America and Sage. The findings are detailed in Expecting Growth While Coping with the Lingering Impacts of the Pandemic: The 2022 Construction Hiring & Business Outlook.

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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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Here Are Just a Few of the Many Housing Records Set In 2021—The Year of the Ultimate Seller’s Market

Pro Builder

Here Are Just a Few of the Many Housing Records Set In 2021—The Year of the Ultimate Seller’s Market. ldeakins. Tue, 01/18/2022 - 09:46. 2021 was an unprecedented year for home buying, but the highs and lows of a burgeoning industry aren’t balancing out just yet. The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting push for remote work entirely restructured the home buying process for millions of Americans and led to a record breaking year for the housing market in 2021.

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HarbisonWalker International Investing $25M To Create Alabama One

Business Facilities

HWI will convert its closed Fairfield, AL plant into an advanced refractories manufacturing hub for southern U.S. steelmakers. The post HarbisonWalker International Investing $25M To Create Alabama One appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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How the Spice Kitchen Keeps the Cooking Behind Closed Doors

Pro Builder

How the Spice Kitchen Keeps the Cooking Behind Closed Doors. ldeakins. Tue, 01/18/2022 - 09:50. The heart of the home can also be the epicenter of clutter and smells, but the spice kitchen may offer a solution. The spice kitchen expands and enhances the heart of the home, and while it may seem nonessential to some, it can increase the value of a home for resale purposes, according to Realtor.com.

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New FedEx Ground Facility Under Construction at I-59 Supply Chain Park

Business Facilities

FedEx Ground is building a new 217,000-square-foot distribution facility at the I-59 Supply Chain Park at Mississippi's Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport. The post New FedEx Ground Facility Under Construction at I-59 Supply Chain Park appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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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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Home Flippers Could Play a Small Role in Solving the U.S. Housing Crisis

Pro Builder

Home Flippers Could Play a Small Role in Solving the U.S. Housing Crisis. ldeakins. Tue, 01/18/2022 - 09:53. Property rehab companies are keeping a steady stream of supply on the market by making old homes desirable once more. . In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, more buyers are flipping old houses to turn a profit as demand for single-family homes surges across the nation, according to Forbes.

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EPA Coal Ash Cleanup Rule Changes Send Utilities, Agencies Back to Drawing Board

ENR Construction

Agency said it will deny three utility extensions for unlined pond compliance over groundwater pollution risks, as part of larger agency push to strengthen regulation of power plant residuals disposal and facilities with improper storage.

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Apartment Trends Taking Over 2022

Pro Builder

Apartment Trends Taking Over 2022. ldeakins. Tue, 01/18/2022 - 09:56. From remote work spaces to car charging stations, these are the big changes rental companies are introducing in the new year. The rental housing industry is evolving to meet post-pandemic demands of tenants as work-from-home opportunities spark a growing desire among many Americans for additional living space and innovative home features.

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Kitchen and Bath Marketing Outlook Predicts Continued Rapid Growth for Industry in 2022

Contractor Magazine

Bullish sentiments driven in part by a boost in delayed new construction and an increase in cash-out refinance funded remodels.

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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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35+ New Product Updates for Autodesk Construction Cloud

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Discover the latest updates to Autodesk’s construction software. We’re kicking off the new year with over 35 new features and enhancements across Autodesk Construction Cloud products. From new Schedule Tool functionality to smarter cost management, the latest product updates within Autodesk Construction Cloud can be found below. Jump to releases by product: Autodesk Construction Cloud unified platform.

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The Advantages of Communal Living

Natural Building

Humans have been living together in communities for a very long time, but modern communal living takes on distinct forms, necessitated by the different pressures and demands of our industrialized lives. Communal living can be an effective way to reduce your household rent and utility bills. This kind of communal living is often practiced by students living together in shared houses, programmers in the “hacker homes” of Silicon Valley and young professionals in global cities where housing and ren

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Biden Administration Sets Framework to Fund $4.7B US Orphan Well Cleanup

ENR Construction

Infrastructure law funds will go to states, tribes to close and remediate abandoned oil and gas sites under new interagency government program

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