Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Why Housing Has Boomed During a Pandemic. cbroderick. Thu, 11/12/2020 - 09:14. The pandemic resulted in the near perfect situation for the housing market: local governments mandated people stay indoors as much as possible and interest rates continued to slide. These two key factors are why the housing market has boomed amid the pandemic, according to HousingWire.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
How You Are Halting Your Company's Progress & How to Fix It. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 11/12/2020 - 11:48. Organizations can often be characterized by the “Goldilocks principle.” Sometimes, there is too much management, creating a smothering effect or a feeling of micromanagement. In other cases, there is complete autonomy, leading to dysfunction and a lack of control.
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The Constructor
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
The endless traffic jams and the increasing number of vehicles in cities have compelled humankind to look for alternatives other than roads. Apart.
Lets Build
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Why collaboration in construction is key. For many players in construction, the industry needs to change the way stakeholders communicate and, by extension, collaborate with each other. Mistrust and punitive contracts torment the value chain as a result of the absence of a clear communication path throughout it. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects.
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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.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Atlas Copco has introduced Mid-America Engine as a dealer that will provide sales, service, and distribution to customers throughout Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and the Florida Panhandle (from Tallahassee to the west).
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Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Ford Motor Co. unveiled its 2022 E-Transit all-electric cargo van and says it will be built at its Kansas City assembly plant starting late next year, with prices starting at under $45,000.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Concepts , a streetwear retailer with outlets in New York, Shanghai, and Dubai, last month opened its global flagship, a 4,700-sf store on Newbury Street in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood that includes shops from some of the more prestigious names in the fashion world, like Cartier and Chanel. .
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Navistar and Traton, a Volkswagen unit, will merge under an agreement in which Traton will purchase all stock not already owned by Traton for a price of $44.50 per share in cash, or $3.7 billion. Traton currently owns 16.7 percent of the stock.
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Leadership Lessons Learned. ibush. Thu, 11/12/2020 - 14:40. Takeaways from great (and not-so-great) bosses yield the footings of effective leadership . Mark Hodges. Throughout my career, I have met and worked for many leaders—some great, some not so great—and I learned from each of them about leadership. . I’ve also read a lot of great books on the topic and have tried to apply their lessons, at some times more successfully than others.
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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.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
An architecture project in London has been using Boston Dynamics’ four-legged robot, Spot, to gather data from a construction site and map out a digital twin of its office space.
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Highway guardrail manufacturer SPIG Industry, LLC's expansion in Washington County, VA will create 113 new jobs. - Read: SPIG Industry Investing $7.9M In Virginia Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
In an effort to create a common environment for design visualizations across multiple platforms, Autodesk has partnered with Nvidia to bring its broad suite of design software to Nvidia Omniverse, a recently launched collaborative 3D environment that allows users of different software to see their 3D designs in one shared online space.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
In the age of Covid-19 as companies begin to use wearable industrial devices to improve worker safety, one high-tech PPE maker has debuted a new privacy policy for its system.
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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?
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
At the heart of the University of Vermont’s 19th-century campus, crews led by PC Construction delivered an $80.7-million STEM Complex—the largest facility investment since the Burlington school’s founding in 1791.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
The C201H AUSA forklift has a payload of 4,400 pounds and measures 82 inches high, for access to small spaces, according to the company. In addition to the standard duplex mast, measuring 10.8 feet, three triplex masts are available: 12.1, 14.1, and 17.7 feet.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Tech Triangle in Brooklyn now has a major addition—a full-block, 365,000-sq-ft, LEED Gold building for the New York City College of Technology, which is part of the City College system.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Daimler Truck has established a Connectivity Services Group (CSG) global division, based in the U.S., to develop the next generation of vehicle connectivity solutions and digital services for customers.
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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.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
With an expertise in sustainable solutions, Orcutt | Winslow has developed a broad client base across the commercial construction market, particularly in areas of education, healthcare, senior living and the public sector.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
California voters have defeated a ballot question that would have allowed local jurisdictions to expand rent control or create new rent control laws on most housing types.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
The consortium, which includes Atkins and Jacobs, as well contractors BAM Nuttall and Laing O’Rourke, says it has developed a production line process to reduce construction risks.
Civil Lead
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Grillage Foundation A grillage foundation made of two or more than two-tier beams paled at the right angle to disperse. Read more Grillage Foundation – Types, Advantages & Disadvantages.
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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!
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Contractor sells 50% equity stake in Elizabeth River Crossings to Spanish toll road manager Abertis in $2.4B deal, but team will manage O&M.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Associated Builders and Contractors reported its Construction Backlog Indicator rebounded to 7.7 months in October, an increase of 0.2 months from September’s reading, according to an ABC member survey conducted from Oct. 20 to Nov. 5. The backlog is 1.2 months lower than in October 2019. ABC’s Construction Confidence Index readings for sales, profit margins and staffing levels increased in October.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
The expansion and renovation of TD Garden in Boston featured nine different projects—each with their own set of subcontractors and own deadlines to meet—during a 10-month period.
Work Gearz
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Welding as we know can be a dangerous job to do if not wearing the right kind of gear or protective clothing. It requires the person to deal with the heat at high temperatures to fabricate two or more metal, thermoplastic, and/or wood parts together. During the process of welding, sparks and flames are inevitable, hence, it is wise to take precautionary measures before any mishaps.
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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!
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
The new King Open/Cambridge Street Upper Schools and Community Complex is the first school in Massachusetts to produce net zero carbon emissions and the state’s largest net zero emissions municipal building.
Work Gearz
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Talking about boots give us an idea of a footwear which are strong, sturdy, comfortable and long-lasting. Boots are mainly available in 3 types. Steel toe , soft toe and composite ones. Which one will be a good pick for you depends on your modes of requirements. In most cases these types of boots are in high demand for workers as per their job profiles.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
The first two phases of the World Trade Center Downtown Restoration program were 17 years in the making, launched in early 2002, just after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and reaching substantial completion in 2019 under the $20-billion effort to create 10 million sq ft of new facilities.
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