Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 12, 2021

Building the Bench. Alex Headley. Thu, 08/12/2021 - 09:00. Many find the day-to-day experience of the construction industry to be uniquely challenging, rewarding, complex and, occasionally, infuriating. Witnessing interpersonal negotiations and conflict resolution efforts between trades while working to manage on-site issues helps to quickly develop an appreciation for teaching self-leadership and communication skills to every employee.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 12, 2021

Millennials are migrating into Connecticut from New York City and Boston in droves, making Greater Hartford, CT the top-ranked Millennial Magnet in Business Facilities' 2021 Metro Rankings Report. The post Business Facilities’ 2021 Metro Rankings Report appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 12, 2021

How Soft Skills & Leadership Development can Drive Measurable Results & a High-Performing Workforce. Alex Headley. Thu, 08/12/2021 - 09:00. Equipping a construction workforce with soft skills to improve productivity is further supported by data recently released by researcher and global leadership authority, Dr. Joseph Folkman. Folkman found that manager ratings of individual contributors with top quartile hard and soft skills outperform employees with below-average soft skills or below-average

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 12, 2021

Collaboration and connections: partnerships—and large infrastructure projects—are key components of York County, NE’s development strategy. The post Primed For Expansion In York County, Nebraska appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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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

AUGUST 12, 2021

Taco Bell Defy, an innovative new Taco Bell restaurant design that will “defy norms and define the future,” is set to break ground in Brooklyn Park, Minn., later this year. The 3,000-sf, two-story restaurant concept features a first-of-its-kind Vertical Works-licensed design with a footprint that will be smaller than or equal to existing store footprints but have the ability to serve more customers.

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BD+C

AUGUST 12, 2021

Extreme price increases continued in July for a wide range of goods and services used in construction, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today. Association officials urged President Biden to immediately end tariffs and quotas on steel, aluminum, lumber and other essential construction items to help stave off inflationary pressure in the construction industry.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 12, 2021

Our most comprehensive rankings compilation to date, our 17th Annual Rankings Report features 60 categories that highlight State, Metro and Global leaders building the foundation for a future of sustainable growth. The post Business Facilities’ 17th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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BD+C

AUGUST 12, 2021

The new Chippewa Champions Center has completed at Central Michigan University’s Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The 50,000-sf project is a year-round facility that will serve the entirety of Central Michigan University. It includes a 7,000-sf state-of-the-art weight room, nutrition fuel stations, and an expanded sports medicine and rehabilitation facility. Multi-purpose, flexible meeting and academic space will fill a campus need for meeting and event space. .

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 12, 2021

Nestled on the Connecticut River between the Green Mountains and the White Mountains, Claremont is a busy center for business. The post Claremont, NH: A Great Place To Live, Work, Play And Create appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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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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BD+C

AUGUST 12, 2021

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) recently released a report to spur more environmentally friendly construction.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 12, 2021

Best practices get a bad rap. It seems like a lot of the conversations today are centered around “why you should move beyond best practices,” or “why best practices aren’t enough.” And there is for sure some truth to those statements. But best practices are there for a reason, and a lot of times companies either brush them aside, or are so determined to move beyond best practices that they end up getting themselves in trouble.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 12, 2021

In all, judges chose 35 projects for honors in ENR Southeast's annual Best Projects contest.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 12, 2021

The OSHA Outreach Training Program, commonly referred to as OSHA 10 Training and OSHA 30 Training, provides workers with basic training about some of the most common health and safety hazards on the job. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Outreach Training Program is voluntary. Its purpose is to ”promote workplace safety and health and to make workers more knowledgeable about workplace hazards and their rights.”.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2021

Construction accounting software is a must-have, but may seem daunting to implement new solutions if your accounting technology hasn’t kept up with the complexities of your growing business. Managing the myriad of accounting activities across an entire construction business, or at any phase of an individual project, you’re going to want access to the most accurate, real-time numbers possible.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 12, 2021

Located in the heart of Vancouver, BC, the 55-acre VanDusen Botanical Garden is renowned for its beauty and for leadership in plant conservation, biodiversity and sustainability. Opened in 1975, their mission is to inspire understanding of the vital importance of plants to all life. The design team of Busby Perkins + Will and landscape architect Cornelia Hahn Oberlander developed a Master Plan for the Garden.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2021

How the Biggest Construction Companies in the U.S. Are Building Our Cities & Workforce. As the U.S. works to bounce back from the pandemic, top construction companies are helping lead the way to recovery. Across the industry, you can feel the momentum in resilience, creativity, and the human spirit for problem-solving. While spending has seen fluctuation lately, it’s expected to rise over the next several years.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 12, 2021

Housing Market Pushes Buyers to Rentals, Intensifying Demand. cbroderick. Thu, 08/12/2021 - 10:11. Intense demand, bidding wars, fast-rising prices—the rental market is beginning to look a lot like the for-sale market. Demand in the rental market has gone a full 180 from last year as Americans return to cities as the economy improves and priced-out homebuyers search for apartment and single-family rentals.

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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!

Contractors

Business Facilities

AUGUST 12, 2021

The indoor vertical farming business will expand to Hamilton Township, NJ this fall to take advantage of its strategic location between New York City and Philadelphia. The post Geoponica Greens Expanding In The Garden State appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 12, 2021

Choosing the Right Air Barrier Material for Your Project. kcichowicz. Thu, 08/12/2021 - 10:14. Case Study Image. While there are a variety of materials on the market aimed at increasing energy efficiency, few are as effective as selecting the right weather resistant barrier, also known as a building wrap. As part of the air barrier assembly, a building wrap can reduce drafts, increase occupant comfort and reduce energy use by decreasing the amount of non-conditioned air entering and exiting cond

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2021

The U.S. economy expanded at a 6.5% annualized rate in the second quarter of 2021, pushing overall gross domestic product above pre-pandemic levels. Investment in nonresidential structures, however, declined 7% for the quarter and has now contracted in six of the past seven quarters, according to an analysis by Associated Builders and Contractors of data released by the U.S.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 12, 2021

Zillow Predicts Affordability Issues for Renters by End of 2021. cbroderick. Thu, 08/12/2021 - 10:20. If current rent and income growth trends continue, Zillow says some of the most affordable metros will become the least affordable and many renters will become newly housing-cost burdened by the end of the year. The threshold for which a resident is deemed “housing-cost burdened” is if they pay more than 30% of their monthly income.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 12, 2021

ENR California's Regional Best Projects judges have narrowed the field to seven entries nominated for Project of the Year.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 12, 2021

The Most Popular ZIP Codes in 2021 So Far. cbroderick. Thu, 08/12/2021 - 10:24. Although the suburbs may not offer an exciting, fast lifestyle like cities often do, buyers continue to run to outlying metros in hopes of finding more affordable, larger homes. Many of the hottest ZIP codes in the country so far this year are farther out suburbs where many first-time buyers have higher chances at purchasing while others are smaller cities offering more than their dense counterparts can.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 12, 2021

Transurban-Macquarie will spend $54M over next year to develop preliminary designs for added toll lanes and major bridge upgrade; state also will weigh proposals in fall for design-build contractor to replace Fluor on its stalled Purple Line rail P3.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 12, 2021

There’s a Long-Standing Housing Crisis for Canada’s Indigenous Population—These Firms Have a Plan to Help. cbroderick. Thu, 08/12/2021 - 10:27. Just 500 people live In the remote town of Fort Severn in Ontario, but its intense struggle with a housing crisis is just one of many seen throughout northern Canada. Fort Severn is home to a First Nations community, and it has become a statistic and example of housing downfalls for Canada's Indigenous population.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 12, 2021

City Dept. of Buildings says structure's foundation was compromised when the owner performed work in the basement. .

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 12, 2021

Chicago Dept. of Buildings says the foundation was compromised whenthe owner performed work in the basement. .

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