Fri.Jun 05, 2020

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Why you can?t run complex construction projects with Whatsapp and Excel

Lets Build

Almost all of us have in one way or another used WhatsApp at some point in our lives to communicate with our friends, family, and even colleagues. What makes WhatsApp so popular is how easy it is to exchange messages and photos with your connections. FREE EBOOK: How to deliver successful projects without tearing your hair out using Excel and WhatsApp!

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How to Plan a Construction Project using Work Breakdown Structure? [PDF]

The Constructor

The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a tool for simplifying the complexity of a particular task of a project. The task is broken down into smaller.

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Coronavirus fallout could increase multifamily construction demand in suburbs

Construction Dive

The pandemic has amplified a demographic shift that could affect demand for apartments and condos, according to analysts and construction officials.

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How to Prevent Concrete Curling? [PDF]

The Constructor

Concrete curling is a defect observed in concrete slab structures. Curling is the bending of slab edges either upwards or downwards. Curling of.

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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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Justice Department joins whistleblower lawsuit against AECOM

Construction Dive

The lawsuit, originally filed in 2016 but unsealed this week, claims that the contractor and other defendants knowingly inflated repair estimates for post-Hurricane Katrina FEMA work.

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3 strategies to improve the wellness of building systems and gain tenant trust

BD+C

The wake of COVID-19 has forced a shift from wellness in the built environment as a perk or optimization to wellness as an essential strategy to gain tenant trust. Tenants are demanding that wellness be prioritized, spotlighting healthy work environments as we have never seen before. This shift is driving owners and operators to think about new ways that their buildings need to operate.

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EquipmentShare Partners with Doosan in Dealerships

Construction Equipment

EquipmentShare is opening dealerships in Salt Lake City and Commerce City, Colorado, in partnership with Doosan Infracore North America. EquipmentShare, a construction technology and rental service provider, is expanding both in product offerings and physical rental yard locations.

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[WATCH] 8 Power Plant Chimneys Demolished at Same Time is Better than Dominoes

Construction Junkie

via Demolition News. Power plants are facing demolition all over the world as country’s move away from less environmentally friendly power sources and abandon older facilities. The good news, for us, is that we get some pretty awesome demolition videos out of the shutdowns. Power station chimneys are usually pretty exciting to watch , as many are tall and skinny, leading to a pretty dramatic conclusion.

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How Cash Flow Forecasts Help Contractors

Contractor Bookkeeping

Managing cash flow is a vital part of running a successful construction business. Some contractors think managing cash flow means keeping track of how much money enters and leaves their business, but there's actually more that goes into it. [Starting Cash + Cash In - Cash Out] = Cash Flow. Contractors and sub-contractors know there is more to profits than what is shown above, and most of you rely on your "gut feel" to see when the project has made a profit or not.

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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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Reopening Alaska: What Businesses Need to Know about Workplace Safety and Preventing the Spread of Covid-19

Safety Services Company

Alaskans are getting ready to re-establish their workplaces in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are one of these businesses, you will find that your work life will take on a whole new dimension. Not only will you need to comply with legal mandates, you will need to integrate your operations to support new health and safety initiatives. The following content will give you further insight as to what to expect.

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Navistar Revenue Drops 36%

Construction Equipment

Revenue for Navistar International dropped 36 percent in its second quarter to $1.9 billion, compared to $2.9 billion in 2019. The decrease was primarily driven by the impact of the coronavirus, the company said, which resulted in lower volumes in its core market of vocational trucks and buses.

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Pennsylvania Evaluates Carbon Capture Options With National Implications

ENR Construction

As states grapple with the need to reduce carbon emissions, widespread retrofitting of industrial facilities and powerplants with carbon capture storage and utilization technology remains an elusive goal and an almost Herculean task in the U.S.

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Altorfer to Close Elmhurst Location

Construction Equipment

Altorfer is leaving Elmhurst, Illinois, and opening locations elsewhere in the Chicago metropolitan area, according to the Chicago Tribune. Altorfer will build a service and repair facility in East Dundee, Illinois.

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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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Ameri-Kart Investing More Than $10M In Indiana Expansion

Business Facilities

The rotational molder and thermoformer will consolidate its Michigan and Indiana operations and create up to 210 jobs in Elkhart County, IN by the end of 2022. - Read: Ameri-Kart Investing More Than $10M In Indiana Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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[VIDEO] Chicago Co. Helps Riot-Rocked Businesses

Construction Equipment

A Chicago-based construction company has been working all across the city to help businesses during the challenging times in the city.

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Government?s Mortgage Bailout Count Shrinks for First Time Since Pandemic Began

Pro Builder

Government’s Mortgage Bailout Count Shrinks for First Time Since Pandemic Began. acebulski. Fri, 06/05/2020 - 09:21. For the first time since the pandemic started, the number of borrowers in both government and private-label mortgage forbearance programs dropped after steep increases in April and May. The total fell by 34,000 last week, according to new numbers from Black Knight, a mortgage technology and data provider.

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How to make Salt Finish Concrete Surface

Construction Cost Estimating

Salt Finish Concrete Surface is used in pavements, driveways and courtyards, creating a subtly rough texture to plain concrete. It effectively offers great skid resistance that lasts a very long time. It is also aesthetically more pleasant than simple or colored concrete, or broom finish concrete. Coarse rock salt crystals are spread over the soft concrete and then inserted by using a roller on them.

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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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Wealthy New Yorkers Flee the City, Snatch Up Previously Unwanted Homes

Pro Builder

Wealthy New Yorkers Flee the City, Snatch Up Previously Unwanted Homes. acebulski. Fri, 06/05/2020 - 09:31. If your home has sat on the market for hundreds of days, that usually doesn’t bode well for a lucrative future sale. However, some properties owned by Upstate New Yorkers and residents of Connecticut that were previously unsellable are trending like they’re the latest fashion.

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Breaking: Construction Jobs Rebound in May, Recoup Half of Huge April Losses

ENR Construction

Industry adds 464,000 jobs last month after shedding 995,000 in April.

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Top 10 Housing Markets for Growth and Stability

Pro Builder

Top 10 Housing Markets for Growth and Stability. acebulski. Fri, 06/05/2020 - 09:34. SmartAsset rounded up the top 10 cities that have delivered in home price growth and stability for 25 years. The personal finance technology company compared every quarter of home value data in 357 metro areas from Q1 of 1995 to Q4 of 2019 for long-term trends in growth and stability by analyzing the probability of a price decrease and overall home price growth for each area.

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Design Firms Had Healthy Outlook, Prior To Pandemic

ENR Construction

Firms on this year’s ENR MidAtlantic Top Design Firms survey saw a combined 7% increase in regional revenue over last year’s ranked firms.

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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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OSHA Updates List of COVID-19 Resources for Construction Industry ?

Pro Builder

OSHA Updates List of COVID-19 Resources for Construction Industry . acebulski. Fri, 06/05/2020 - 09:00. Peter Fabris. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued an updated list of COVID-19 resources from various federal and state agencies and nongovernment organizations on May 26. The information includes a construction-industry-specific webpage with coronavirus-related guidance for construction employers and workers.

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7 must reads for the AEC industry today: June 5, 2020

BD+C

1. The world’s first building made from carbon-fiber reinforced concrete starts construction in Germany (BD+C) .

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Government?s Mortgage Bailout Count Shrinks for First Time Since Pandemic Started

Pro Builder

Government’s Mortgage Bailout Count Shrinks for First Time Since Pandemic Started. acebulski. Fri, 06/05/2020 - 09:21. For the first time since the pandemic started, the number of borrowers in both government and private-label mortgage forbearance programs dropped after steep increases in April and May. The total fell by 34,000 last week, according to new numbers from Black Knight, a mortgage technology and data provider.

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Feds Enter Whistleblower Suit Against AECOM Over Katrina Claim Overcharges

ENR Construction

Firm defends work under FEMA 'supervision' in just unsealed case; former client settles for $12M, ex-staff whistleblower collects $2.3M.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Rental Communities Prepare for a Safe Reopening

Pro Builder

Rental Communities Prepare for a Safe Reopening. acebulski. Fri, 06/05/2020 - 09:27. On top of worrying if residents will be able to pay rent, owners and operators of rental communities are now busy creating safety guidelines for reopening amenities and services. Though virtual showings and digital tools will continue to be important in the post-pandemic real estate industry, rental communities have the added burden of scheduling daily cleaning for the shared areas of their buildings, staggering

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Feds Intervene in AECOM Whistleblower Suit Over Katrina Claim Overcharges

ENR Construction

Firm defends its work under government "supervision," as case is unsealed by DOJ move; former client settles for $12 million and ex-employee whistleblower collects $2.3 million.

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Wealthy New Yorkers Snatch Up Previously Unwanted Homes As They Flee the City

Pro Builder

Wealthy New Yorkers Snatch Up Previously Unwanted Homes As They Flee the City. acebulski. Fri, 06/05/2020 - 09:31. If your home has sat on the market for hundreds of days, that usually doesn’t bode well for a lucrative future sale. However, some properties owned by Upstate New Yorkers and residents of Connecticut that were previously unsellable are trending like they’re the latest fashion.