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Baby Boomers Are Opting to Age in Place

Pro Builder

Baby Boomers Are Opting to Age in Place. ldeakins. Tue, 11/23/2021 - 10:09. With fewer boomers competing for homes, first-time buyers are finding more availability on the market. More aging Americans are choosing to stay in place rather than migrate after retirement, a trend which could ease up housing competition for first-time buyers, Realtor.com reports.

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Happy Thanksgiving From Trimble Viewpoint

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We asked our employees and customers what they are most thankful for this year. To kick off the holidays, we want to share some of the responses!

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Texas Lands $17B Samsung Chip Manufacturing Factory

Business Facilities

In the largest foreign direct investment in Texas on record, Samsung will create more than 2,000 high-tech jobs at its new semiconductor manufacturing facility in Taylor, TX. The post Texas Lands $17B Samsung Chip Manufacturing Factory appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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How Many Bags Of Concrete In A Yard | How Many Bags of Concrete Do I Need | How Many 80lb Bags of Concrete In A Yard

Civiconcepts

How Many Bags Of Concrete In A Yard? How many bags of concrete do i need? Let me clear first, here we are discussing about ready mix concrete mix bags. … How Many Bags Of Concrete In A Yard | How Many Bags of Concrete Do I Need | How Many 80lb Bags of Concrete In A Yard Read More ».

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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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Award of Merit Renovation: T-Mobile Headquarters

ENR Construction

As a telecommunications company, T-Mobile US knows the power of strong connections. The team renovating its Bellevue, Wash., headquarters paid special attention to connecting multiple buildings throughout the campus, which spans more than 1 million sq ft of office space.

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Best Small Project & Project of the Year Nominee & Safety Award of Merit: Gideon Street Overcrossing Project

ENR Construction

The Gideon Street Overcrossing in Portland, Ore., now links the old and the new with a bicycle and pedestrian bridge over five separate railway tracks, crossing the TriMet light rail and Union Pacific Railroad tracks, and restoring an important connection in the Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood. .

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Redundancy is the first line of defense during power grid cyberattacks

CK Power

Mention “power grid cyberattacks” at a party and you’ll probably get a few smirks. It’s too easy to dismiss the subject as a far-fetched dystopian nightmare. In fact, former secretary of defense Leon Panetta was widely criticized for a 2012 speech that forecasted the fallout of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure — from derailed trains to paralyzed financial institutions, water contamination to electrical blackouts.

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US Supreme Court Sets Precedent in States' Groundwater Dispute

ENR Construction

Nov. 22 decision nixing 15-year Mississippi claim against Tennessee over shared aquifer use impacts will affect other states, with growing climate change issues for water resources, sector experts say.

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How NAHB Members Can Benefit From Biden’s New Infrastructure Measure

Pro Builder

How NAHB Members Can Benefit From Biden’s New Infrastructure Measure. ldeakins. Tue, 11/23/2021 - 10:12. One key provision signals a win for the NAHB and could save thousands of dollars for some developers. President Biden’s recently approved Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes a provision which may save one NAHB member at least $100,000, according to NAHB Now.

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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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$1B Maine Hydropower Project Halted After Governor’s Plea

ENR Construction

Utility voluntarily stops construction following Nov. 2 voter rejection of the transmission corridor, but awaits a court ruling to enjoin the vote. A state agency on Nov. 23 suspended a project environmental permit that also halts work.

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Remote Work Is Causing a Professional Migration—Here Are the New Metro Hotspots

Pro Builder

Remote Work Is Causing a Professional Migration—Here Are the New Metro Hotspots. ldeakins. Tue, 11/23/2021 - 10:16. Realtor.com releases its list of the top 10 cities for virtual employees. . Thousands of workers across the country are quitting their jobs post-pandemic and migrating to seek out new employment thanks to the rise of remote work. Professionals formerly restricted to in-person office jobs are now faced with the opportunity to work and live anywhere, and many are taking advantage of

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US Supreme Court Ruling Sets Precedent in State Groundwater Dispute

ENR Construction

Nov. 22 decision in 15-year Mississippi-Tennessee fight over shared aquifer says water must be divided equally, similar to sharing of border-crossing rivers and streams.

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Parts of A Door, Door Jamb – A Complete Guide

Civil Lead

Parts of A Door Are you looking for a new door for your new home or planning to replace your. Read more.

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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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Best Renovation & Project of the Year Nominee: Webster Elementary School

ENR Construction

Built in 1908, Seattle’s historic Webster Elementary School underwent repeat renovations in the subsequent decades that packed the structure with engineering surprises. .

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What Kind of Pants Do Farmers Wear?

Work Gearz

When you go hiking or camping or trekking, you’re so fussy that your legs should get maximum protection. Think about farmers – they head out to fields and farms every single day. The kinds of pants that farmers wear are, thus, a big deciding factor in terms of safety. . One might laugh it off when we say that farmers too, do, have pants that are sort of uniforms for them, but it’s not really a topic to chortle. .

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Award of Merit Renovation: The Lodge at St. Edward Park

ENR Construction

Built in 1931, the historic St. Edward Seminary in Kenmore, Wash., has been reimagined as a hotel and public amenity for visitors to St. Edward State Park.

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Monthly Existing-Home Sales Increased in October

Pro Builder

Monthly Existing-Home Sales Increased in October. ldeakins. Tue, 11/23/2021 - 10:20. Sales are on the rise, but housing inventory can’t keep up . . October marked the second straight month of national home sales growth, though all four major U.S. regions still reported year-over-year declines, according to Bill McBride in his CalculatedRisk Newsletter.

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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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Award of Merit Small Project: Tumwater Falls Hatchery Modernization

ENR Construction

Built to help fish traverse the Deschutes River, Tumwater Falls Hatchery welcomes 250,000 annual park visitors and 3.8 million Chinook salmon each year.

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Full-Year Home Sales on Track for Record High After October Increase

Pro Builder

Full-Year Home Sales on Track for Record High After October Increase. ldeakins. Tue, 11/23/2021 - 10:23. With a greater presence of investors and more job additions, realtors anticipate a record year for the 2021 housing market. Sales of previously owned homes rose 0.8% during the month of October to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 6.34 million units, CNBC reports.

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ENR Northwest Names Region's Best Projects

ENR Construction

Each year, through ENR’s Regional Best Projects competition, the magazine highlights some of the area’s most innovative projects.

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Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Wins $92M Contract for Houston Ship Channel Dredging

ENR Construction

The project will widen part of the channel from 530 ft to 700 ft and take dredged material to create an island bird habitat.

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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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Does Construction's Past Contain Clues to Its Future?

ENR Construction

As the infrastructure measure arrives, Brian Bowen's new book shows who we are.

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ENR California/Northwest People: November 2021 News

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals in the California/Northwest region.

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US Supreme Court Ruling Sets Precedent in States' Groundwater Dispute

ENR Construction

Nov. 22 decision rejecting 15-year Mississippi claim against Tennessee over shared aquifer use impacts will affect other states, particularly with growing climate change issues for water resources, sector experts say.

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$1 billion Maine Hydropower Project Halts After Governor’s Plea

ENR Construction

Utility voluntarily stops construction following Nov. 2 voter rejection of the CMP corridor, but before halt takes effect on Dec. 19 and with court challenges still pending.

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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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City Scoop, November 2021: San Jose

ENR Construction

Rich data from Dodge Data & Analytics.

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Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Wins $92M Contract for Houston Ship Channel Dredging

ENR Construction

The project will widen a portion of the channel from 530 ft to 700 ft and take dredged material to create an island bird habitat.

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