Work Gearz

MAY 7, 2021

We invited a group of construction pros and industrial tradesmen to test our selection of earmuffs that need to be mounted on a hard hat and give us the lowdown on which ones work best and why. In the end, we came up with two top choices for you. Our top choice in earmuffs is BJKing 004 Noise Reduction Safety Earmuffs for Hard Hat Attachment because of the excellent NRR of 34/28 and the ample compatibility for mounting on hard hats.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 7, 2021

With so much heavy equipment in the construction industry, it’s normal to get confused about their uses. Some equipment is for large-scale operations, and others are for smaller projects. . Building and construction, whether it’s for structures or roads, requires multiple types of heavy equipment. Those can be utilized for operations such as excavating, transferring construction materials, hauling, grading, dozing, and digging large quantities of soil.

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The Constructor

MAY 7, 2021

Fibre cement flat sheets are made of an inorganic hydraulic binder or a calcium silicate binder fanned by the chemical reaction of a calcareous and.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 7, 2021

Steel is probably one of the most common and most important materials used in building any structure. Most construction projects, whether commercial or residential, rely heavily on using steel as a primary material. This isn’t surprising since using steel has a lot of advantages. . Using secondary steel for construction projects is becoming more common since it promises the same benefits as primary steel.

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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.

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Pro Builder

MAY 7, 2021

Handling the Pressure: The Effect of Plumbing Material Selection on Homeowner Satisfaction. mbeirne. Fri, 05/07/2021 - 06:00. When media personality and businesswoman Kylie Jenner shared a video of her pink marble shower on Instagram, it wasn’t the craftsmanship or opulence that attracted attention. It was the water pressure. And it probably wasn’t the attention she expected.

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Business Facilities

MAY 7, 2021

The $70 million investment by Lion Electric will pave the way for the largest all-electric commercial vehicle production plant in the U.S., create 745 jobs. - Read: Lion Electric Bringing First-Ever U.S. Manufacturing Facility To Illinois at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 7, 2021

Billing schemes. Skimming. Check-tampering. Employee fraud is a real risk for businesses with fewer than 100 employees. In fact, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners , small businesses lose almost twice as much per scheme to occupational fraud. If you Google Search "Construction Bookkeeper Embezzlement," you will see thousands of hits, and most of the problems construction companies suffered could have been avoided if the owner had known about and followed a few simple guide

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MAY 7, 2021

Learn to develop a construction plan for your project including the steps, proper formatting and information you need to put into it.

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Business Facilities

MAY 7, 2021

Houston’s diverse workforce, along with the city’s commitment to its Climate Action Plan, were among the key factors driving NRG’s decision. - Read: NRG Energy Relocating Headquarters To Houston at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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.

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BD+C

MAY 7, 2021

Construction employment was unchanged from March to April as nonresidential contractors and homebuilders alike struggled to obtain materials and find enough workers, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today. Association officials said the industry’s recovery was being hampered by problems getting stable prices and reliable deliveries of key materials, while the pandemic and federal policies were making it harder for firms to find

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ENR Construction

MAY 7, 2021

During a May 6 visit to Louisiana, President Joe Biden highlighted the structurally deficient I-10 bridge over the Calcasieu River in Lake Charles as an example of a project his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan could help fund.

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BD+C

MAY 7, 2021

Coldefy & Associates has unveiled its Tropicalia concept, a tropical greenhouse that will be heated to 82° F and cover an area of 215,278-sf. The project is set to become the largest single-domed greenhouse in the world. The project will be located on the Côte d’Opale, North of France and reconnect visitors with the plant and animal world in a region where the climate is often harsh.

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ENR Construction

MAY 7, 2021

Citing spill risks, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) set a May 13 deadline to shut down the portion of the oil and natural gas line that runs through the straits of Mackinac between the state and Ontario, but Canada opposes closure.

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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?

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PC Construction

MAY 7, 2021

The Richland Creek Water Supply Program project was the center of attention at a recent dedication ceremony. Local leaders, the construction and engineering team, and the community gathered on April 23 to celebrate the project, The post Dedication Ceremony Held for Richland Creek Water Supply Program first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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ENR Construction

MAY 7, 2021

Totals pulled down by loss of 11,800 jobs by nonresidential specialty trade firms.

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BD+C

MAY 7, 2021

Vital Brookdale, a new mixed-use residential development in Brooklyn’s Brownsville neighborhood, has topped out. The project includes 160 affordable housing units and approximately 25,000-sf of health-focused community space.

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Pro Builder

MAY 7, 2021

Housing Affordability Dips in First Quarter. cbroderick. Fri, 05/07/2021 - 09:40. Housing affordability slipped slightly from the fourth quarter of 2020 to the first quarter of 2021 due to building material costs, supply shortages, and mortgage rate increases, says the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index found 63.1% of new and existing homes sold during the first quarter of 2021 were affordable to households earning the median U.S. income

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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.

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Work Gearz

MAY 7, 2021

Wearing comfortable work pants is necessary while on the job, be it a tough, demanding, or stress-free workplace. But if your work requires you to do a lot of bending, crouching, kneeling, or to put it in simple terms, you have to move about quite a bit – in that case wearing pants with some amount of stretch is ideal. It will give you maximum freedom of movement while keeping you comfortable throughout the day.

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Pro Builder

MAY 7, 2021

Did the Pandemic Kill Urban Markets? cbroderick. Fri, 05/07/2021 - 09:55. The influx of ex-urbanites into the suburbs last year sparked conversations and concerns about the death of cities. But the connection between city and suburban real estate has proven to be much less binary than previously thought, says the New York Times. Manhattan sales activity compared to the suburban Westchester county now shows that Manhattan sales activity increased along with suburban sales activity.

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BD+C

MAY 7, 2021

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ENR Construction

MAY 7, 2021

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) set a May 13 deadline for Enbridge, Inc., to shut down the portion of its Line 5 oil and natural gas pipeline that runs through the straits of Mackinac between Ontario, Canada, and Michigan.

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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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Pro Builder

MAY 7, 2021

Luxury Homes Selling Faster in Denver Metro. cbroderick. Fri, 05/07/2021 - 09:51. The number of homes sold at or above $1 million in the Denver metro area has doubled compared to the first quarter of 2018, 2019, and 2020. And those high-priced homes are selling even faster than average, lasting in one-third of the time and double the pace of recent years, reports the Denver Post.

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ExactHire - Construction

MAY 7, 2021

I love the way grandmothers pack priceless wisdom into colorful phrases. Phrases like “when the cat is away, the mice will play” speak volumes about the human tendency to slack off when the boss isn’t around. Or how about this one: “out of sight, out of mind.” When something isn’t in front of me, it gets pushed to the back of my mind. Maybe you think of these phrases when wondering how to manage teams in different locations.

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Pro Builder

MAY 7, 2021

Future of Eviction Moratorium and Rental Relief in Limbo. cbroderick. Fri, 05/07/2021 - 09:45. The Justice Department called for a hold on a U.S. district judge’s Wednesday order to overturn the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent’s (CDC) federal eviction moratorium, leaving the moratorium in place for now. A coalition of landlords and property owners brought the suit to court arguing that the CDC did not have authority to issue a federal eviction ban.

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Pro Builder

MAY 7, 2021

Small Builder Enters the Big Built-to-Rent Arena. cbroderick. Fri, 05/07/2021 - 10:00. On HorizonTV this week, Managing Director Julie Hancock of Camelot Homes shares how a goal to diversify the luxury production home builder's revenue landed on building detached single-family rentals for infill locations. Camelot Homes found a niche in the luxury Scottsdale, Arizona market, but even that market can go soft.

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