Tue.Jan 11, 2022

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4 Tools to Thwart Construction Theft

Viewpoint Construction Technology

With rising costs and stalled supply chains, theft of construction materials from job sites is on the rise; here are 4 ways to protect your projects.

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Concrete Revibration: Effects on Concrete and Applications in Building Construction

The Constructor

Concrete revibration is a deliberate and systematic vibration of concrete that has been vibrated sometime before. It can be carried out at any time.

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Episode 14: Revenue, Relationships, and SOPs – Being a Real EHS Leader

Safety Services Company

Companies that put more emphasis on production and the bottom line will still lose revenue because of employee safety incidents. Having someone on board who’s passionate about EHS pays its own dividends. In this episode, Todd Waldron , Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor at Comstock Resources , joins us for a lively conversation about being a truly effective EHS leader.

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Texas Buyers Are Succumbing to a Frenzied Market—But Prices May Be Slowing

Pro Builder

Texas Buyers Are Succumbing to a Frenzied Market—But Prices May Be Slowing. ldeakins. Tue, 01/11/2022 - 10:30. Texas real estate is looking more and more like the wild west, and first-time buyers are struggling to compete. Low mortgage rates have kicked off a buying frenzy across Texas as home prices continue to rise after an 18.6% year-over-year increase in 2021.

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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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ENR Southeast's 2022 Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

In 2021, the Southeast construction industry needed the best efforts of these talented up-and-coming leaders to not only overcome the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, but also to address massive challenges such as water quality and the coming impacts of climate change.

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Lorna Kenna: Managing the Groundwork at Kennedy Space Center for the Next Mission to the Moon

ENR Construction

Lorna Kenna’s day job is helping Americans return to the moon. As vice president and general manager of the Jacobs Space Operations Group at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., she leads the team working past logistical and COVID-19-related challenges to assemble the Artemis 1 rocket in the space agency’s vehicle assembly building for a scheduled launch in March.

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Experts Split on Sales Expectations for 2022

Pro Builder

Experts Split on Sales Expectations for 2022. ldeakins. Tue, 01/11/2022 - 10:15. Inventory and affordability will determine the rate of sales growth into another pivotal year for the housing market. U.S. economists and housing experts are evenly split on the pace of sales growth in 2022 with worsening affordability but rising inventory on the horizon, according to Zillow.

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2021 US Climate-Related Disasters Second Only to 2020 in Cost

ENR Construction

NOAA data show costs associated with damages from climate-related extreme weather events in 2021 continued to climb. .

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Tensile Strength of Concrete| What is Tensile Strength of Concrete | Why Concrete Weak in Tension |Split Cylinder Test of Concrete | Tensile Strength Test Procedure

CivilJungle

Information of Tensile Strength of Concrete. Concrete is one of the most widely used versatile building materials in the Construction Industry which is used in the construction of various types of structures such as buildings , bridges, dams, and roads, etc. As we all know and familiar with the universal line that “Concrete is good in compression and weak in Tension” but did know that why concrete is weak in tension , what is the reason behind this?

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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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Marc L. Levitan: Spearheading the New Standard for Tornado-Resistant Design

ENR Construction

Marc L. Levitan recalls being at first enthralled by the sound and light show of the thunderstorms and then traumatized by the flooding in his neighborhood in Bucks County, Pa., during 1972’s Hurricane Agnes. He was 10. .

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Everything You Need to Know about Construction Bonds

Pro Builder

Everything You Need to Know about Construction Bonds. mbeirne. Tue, 01/11/2022 - 13:22. The construction industry is one of the most difficult to navigate as a contractor and client. There are many rules and regulations governing how things work, and they differ dramatically based on the state or locality you are trying to build in. Because of how complex this industry is, there are a lot of risks associated with construction projects.

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Sigmund Reinsborg Log: Taking the Reins at a Major Public Agency to Advance 100% Model-based Bridges

ENR Construction

Gabriel Neves, Tekla bridge structures manager, recalls meeting Sigmund Reinsborg Log, head of section/head of verification and approval for the Department of Structures, an authoritative body of Norway’s Directorate of Public Roads. .

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Smaller Markets Offer Relief and Opportunity for First-Time Home Buyers In 2022

Pro Builder

Smaller Markets Offer Relief and Opportunity for First-Time Home Buyers In 2022. ldeakins. Tue, 01/11/2022 - 10:22. These hidden gem housing markets could turn weary first-time buyers into successful homeowners. With strong job markets, short commute times, younger resident populations, lively restaurant and bar scenes, greater affordability, and rare real estate availability, these top markets of 2022 offer first time buyers long-awaited relief from a frenzied year-long seller’s market.

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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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2021 U.S. Climate-Related Disasters Second only to 2020

ENR Construction

NOAA data show costs associated with damages from climate-related extreme weather events in 2021continued to climb. .

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New Jersey CSIT Awards Startups More Than $1M

Business Facilities

New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT) awarded funding to 37 early-stage companies as part of its small business research and technology transfer programs. The post New Jersey CSIT Awards Startups More Than $1M appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Viewpoint: Helping Workers With the Mental Health Crisis

ENR Construction

Firms should put in place a comprehensive plan to help workers through high-stress periods in their lives.

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Is It Ok to Wear a Back Brace All Day?

Work Gearz

Lower back pain and back pain is one of the most common problems among young adults and adults in general. Many suffer from it due to injuries or some sort of disorder, while most others have back pain issues because of bad posture and incorrect lifting. Doctors and experts all recommend wearing a back brace to help with back pain problems over popping pain pills.

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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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Top 10 Best Wire and Cables Company in India [2022]

Learn Civil Engineering

Our brains and eyes are filled with bright and beautiful light as soon as we hear the term lightning. Our brains think about the safety, security, and quality of any wire or cable. India is a developing nation and electricity is vital for its development. This allows us to grow but also keeps electricity under […].

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4 Best Dust Masks for Construction Workers

Work Gearz

Dust at construction sites can seriously damage the health of the professionals that work at a site, and workers are exposed to all sorts of dust including, wood, silica, and even lead dust. Silica airborne particles are known to cause diseases such as silicosis, which is a lung disease that scars lung tissue, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or even lung cancer.

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Southwest City Scoop: Flagstaff

ENR Construction

Dodge offers data on projected 2022 construction starts in the Flagstaff area.

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Victor Lance

Pro Builder

Victor Lance. Victor Lance is the founder and president of Lance Surety Bond Associates , Inc.He began his career as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving two combat tours. As president of Lance Surety, he now focuses on educating and assisting small businesses throughout the country with various license and bond requirements. Victor graduated from Villanova University with a degree in Business Administration and holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Mich

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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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Southwest People for January 2022

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico.

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Can Bump Caps be Worn Backwards?

Work Gearz

When you are working in constrained spaces where head protection is a must, yet there are no chances of getting hit by falling or flying object, but instead you can hit your head yourself against overhead hanging objects or low-ceilings, that is when you have to choose a bump cap instead of a hard hat. Bump caps are not even approved by OSHA and therefore, there are no set rules whether you can wear your bump caps backwards or not.

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Southwest Snapshot for January 2022

ENR Construction

Photographs chosen by our editors from submissions to ENR.com/southwest/photos.

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Why You Can’t Hire Your Way Out

Construction Business Owner

Promote to rotator No. Rotator Image. Status of webinar Featured. How to build a pipeline of talent to keep business moving forward. Thu, 02/24/2022 - 12:00. 1 p.m. CST. Today, ongoing business disruptions, such as supply chain and inflation challenges, only add to the already difficult workforce issues the construction industry is facing. To stay on top, savvy companies must drive efficiencies across the board, including human resources (HR) and staffing.

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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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Southwest Industry News: January 2022

ENR Construction

Updates on projects and companies in the Southwest region.

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Standard Height of Window from Floor Level | Window Sill Height from Floor

CivilJungle

Standard Height of Window from Floor Level. To the base of the window from the floor level up, the height is known as the sill level of the window. It is the bottom or lowermost horizontal part of the window. According to the constructions from the floor level, the standard height of the windows is generally kept 3 ft. or 900mm. Following the below calculation, we can be calculated the height of the window from the floor level.

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Kansas Contractor Sentenced to Prison for Veteran, Minority Ownership Fraud Scheme

ENR Construction

Mattew C. McPherson forfeited $5.5 million and was sentenced to more than two years in prison without parole.

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