Fri.Dec 18, 2020

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How To Avoid Overpaying Your Construction Business Tax

Contractor Bookkeeping

Contractors want to maintain control without making any changes. "Keep doing the same thing but expecting a different result.". Throwing the receipts in a shoebox (behind or under the seat in the truck) is the favorite way to deal with paperwork. This is "Under Managing" and frustrates everyone around them who is playing "Where's Waldo? " Job costing is nonexistent; bills are usually paid late, customers are unbilled, lost, and forgotten.

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RELATIONSHIP-BASED CONSTRUCTION PLANNING, PROCUREMENT, AND PROJECT DELIVERY

Job Order Contracting

RELATIONSHIP-BASED CONSTRUCTION PLANNING, PROCUREMENT, AND PROJECT DELIVERY is the only proven method to consistently drive best value outcomes. All of the tools and support services required are readily available to allow any owner with appropriate leadership skills and motivation to efficiently integrate disparate teams of people, process, information, and technology.

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What are the Important Types of Dewatering Equipment?

The Constructor

Dewatering equipment are used to perform dewatering on construction sites, which is defined as the process of separating water from another material.

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RELATIONSHIP-BASED CONSTRUCTION PLANNING, PROCUREMENT, AND PROJECT DELIVERY

Job Order Contracting

RELATIONSHIP-BASED CONSTRUCTION PLANNING, PROCUREMENT, AND PROJECT DELIVERY is the only proven method to consistently drive best value outcomes. All of the tools and support services required are readily available to allow any owner with appropriate leadership skills and motivation to efficiently integrate disparate teams of people, process, information, and technology.

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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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Electric Last Mile Aims To Create Up To 960 Jobs In Indiana

Business Facilities

The electric vehicle (EV) company intends to invest $300M to establish operations at the former AM General commercial plant in Mishawaka, IN. - Read: Electric Last Mile Aims To Create Up To 960 Jobs In Indiana at BusinessFacilities.com.

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TaskUs Grows Further With Latest Rio Grande Valley Expansion

Business Facilities

Tech-enabled business services company TaskUs will open its newest location in Rio Grande Valley, TX, where it plans to create over 1,000 new jobs in 2021. - Read: TaskUs Grows Further With Latest Rio Grande Valley Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Deere 700L PL40 Pipelayer

Construction Equipment

The 700L PL40 John Deere pipe layer rounds out the company’s lineup with a lift capacity of 40,000 pounds. The purpose-built model accepts a variety of sidebooms.

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Spokane Riverfront Park U.S. Pavilion project creates a refreshed gathering place in Spokane

BD+C

Situated at the center of Riverfront Park on Havermale Island in Spokane, Wash., the U.S. Pavilion had become a beacon of indecisiveness for the area. Built by the federal government for the 1974 World’s Fair, and gifted to the city of Spokane after, the vision of how to best utilize the space changed numerous times throughout the years without any one vision coming to fruition.

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1000 sq ft House Construction Cost(10 lakh?)

Civiconcepts

When anyone thinks about constructing a new house for them, they start to search for house construction costs. They try to relate the cost of 1000 sq ft house construction cost with their construction. When you take decision of constructing new house following questions arise in mind. What will be the construction cost? What will… Read More » 1000 sq ft House Construction Cost(10 lakh?).

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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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Interior Designers Say These 7 Kitchen Trends Will Take Over

Pro Builder

Interior Designers Say These 7 Kitchen Trends Will Take Over. cbroderick. Fri, 12/18/2020 - 09:47. While function and storage are two kitchen features that never go out of style, 2021 could welcome in fun interior design trends such as colored stone countertops, mixed materials, and statement backsplashes. Apartment Therapy picked the minds of interior designers to find what kitchen trends will reign supreme in 2021.

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Can converting a landmark office to a clinic raise up a downtrodden Philadelphia neighborhood?

BD+C

The 92-year-old Kensington Trust Company Building in Philadelphia is a community landmark. But in recent years, this limestone edifice—vacant since 2015, after its last tenant, Wells Fargo, left—had come to symbolize a poor and crime-ridden neighborhood’s despair. The intersection of Kensington and Allegheny Avenues, where the building sits, has been ground zero for the city’s devastating opioid epidemic.

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Zillow: 2021 Will Outshine This Year's Housing Boom

Pro Builder

Zillow: 2021 Will Outshine This Year's Housing Boom. cbroderick. Fri, 12/18/2020 - 09:09. The housing industry emerged as a bright light for the economy this year but Zillow projects an even fiercer year in 2021. With this year still two weeks from wrapping up entirely, Zillow also projects 5.7 million existing homes to be sold for a 5.9% annual increase.

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Alta to Acquire Vantage’s Const. Dealerships

Construction Equipment

Alta Equipment has entered into a definitive agreement with Vantage Equipment, a privately held construction equipment dealer, to acquire Vantage’s construction dealerships in an asset sale. Vantage Equipment offers products serving the heavy end municipal construction 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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AECOM Out as Contractor on $1.6B MSG Sphere in Las Vegas

ENR Construction

AECOM, which was brought on board as general contractor in June 2019, shortly after work started, has been relegated to a supporting role on the project.

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Financing Confidence Up in December

Construction Equipment

An index measuring confidence among executives in the equipment leasing and financing industry inched up in December, advancing to 59.7 from 56.1 in November.

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AECOM Out as General Contractor on $1.6B MSG Sphere in Las Vegas

ENR Construction

AECOM, which was brought on board as general contractor in June 2019, shortly after work started, has been relegated to a supporting role on the project.

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Colorado Governor’s Report: Ready To Scale New Heights

Business Facilities

Gov. Jared Polis is keeping Colorado ahead of the curve on today’s biggest challenges, including providing recovery relief for small businesses and preparing to lead the clean-energy economy. - Read: Colorado Governor’s Report: Ready To Scale New Heights at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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1000 sq ft House Construction Cost(10 lakh?)

Civiconcepts

When anyone thinks about constructing a new house for them, they start to search for house construction costs. They try to relate the cost of 1000 sq ft house construction cost with their construction. When you take decision of constructing new house following questions arise in mind. What will be the construction cost? What will… Read More » 1000 sq ft House Construction Cost(10 lakh?).

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TaskUs To Create More Than 1,000 Jobs In Texas

Business Facilities

Tech-enabled business services company TaskUs will open its newest location in Rio Grande Valley, TX, where it plans to create over 1,000 new jobs in 2021. - Read: TaskUs To Create More Than 1,000 Jobs In Texas at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Building Layout | How to Building Layout | What Is Method of Layout of Building | Control Lines of Construction | Construction Layout

CivilJungle

Building Layout. After finalising the building plan and design of the structural component, including foundations , the construction activity can be started. After that, the first step in construction activity is site clearance. It was then marking foundation trenches which are going to be excavated. The excavation lines which are marked on site is known as building layout.

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Natural Building as a Solution for India

Natural Building

Over one-third of the world’s population still lives in mud homes made with mud, but their popularity has been steadily declining. A recent survey conducted by scientists from India and The Netherlands found that cement’s popularity and availability were the main reason. It is a matter of “societal image” that is the key barrier to accepting earth as a building material.

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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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An In-Depth Analysis of 2020’s Buyers and Sellers

Pro Builder

An In-Depth Analysis of 2020’s Buyers and Sellers. cbroderick. Fri, 12/18/2020 - 09:23. To build, a builder needs to know their buyers. Who they are, what they want, and how they purchase a home are pertinent factors for home building. The National Association of Realtors’ annual Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers survey identified characteristics of both homebuyers and homes purchased, financing, selling experiences, and general profiles before and after COVID-19.

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Difference Between Marble and Granite | What Is Marble and How Is It Made | What Is Granite and How Is It Made

CivilJungle

Introduction of Marble and Granite. Someone busy planning the interior of their home, let me tell you research is very crucial, and one of the difficult choices the owners have is choosing between Marble and Granite. Both Marble and Granite are natural materials and are often mistaken for each other. There can be drastic variations in colour and pattern.

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10 Things to Know About Older Households' Impact on Housing

Pro Builder

10 Things to Know About Older Households' Impact on Housing. cbroderick. Fri, 12/18/2020 - 09:40. The annual State of the Nation’s Housing report found households aged 65 and up are the fastest growing age group and greatly influences both the ownership and rental markets. The annual report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University says households aged 65 and up increased by nearly 1 million every year from 2014 to 2019.

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Top 100 Products of 2020

Construction Equipment

To view the Top 100 New Products of 2019, and selected videos, click here.

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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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Interior Designers Say These 7 Kitchen Trends Will Takeover

Pro Builder

Interior Designers Say These 7 Kitchen Trends Will Takeover. cbroderick. Fri, 12/18/2020 - 09:47. While function and storage are two kitchen features that never go out of style, 2021 could welcome in fun interior design trends such as colored stone countertops, mixed materials, and statement backsplashes. Apartment Therapy picked the minds of interior designers to find what kitchen trends will reign supreme in 2021.

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What Is Soil Vent Pipe | How Does Soil Stack Pipe Works | Soil Vent Pipe Material | Types of Plumbing System

CivilJungle

Introduction of Soil Vent Pipe. The plumbing system and the Drainage of the important aspect of the building because it helps to drain off the wastewater from the building. The wastewater in the building should be properly removed through the pipes to the septic tanks and sanitary sewer. If the proper design and fittings of waste removal pipes are not done, then it may lead to the leakage of foul gases in the working environment of the building.

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Biden Finalizes His Cabinet 'Climate Team'

ENR Construction

Ex-Michigan Gov. Granholm is at DOE; NC enviro chief Regan named to EPA; and N.M. congresswoman Haaland goes to Interior Dept.