Work Gearz

AUGUST 24, 2021

Hiking means climbing steep slopes and dealing with the graveled, slippery and uneven hilly terrains. Not all boots can be worn for climbing and walking in such terrains! The boots need to have sturdy outsole that provide the maximum traction to be enable to hold a great grip in the stoned slopes so that you do not slip off and face injuries. The outsoles need to have tread cut in them and also have separate heel area in order to hold the support and grip and sustain the hiking grounds!

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 24, 2021

5 Tips for Moving From Nonstandard to Standard Surety. Standard market surety – how contractors can swing back safely from non-standard. Greg Ragsdale. Tue, 08/24/2021 - 15:46. It’s been a challenging and uncertain year for the construction industry. Although 2021 projections are looking up, this unprecedented economic situation put many contractors in a tough spot, with uncertain financials making them only eligible for more expensive nonsurety bonds.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 24, 2021

Why Shared Responsibility Must Be the Standard to Reduce Construction Risk and How Technology Can Help.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 24, 2021

91% of FM managers say there’s a gap between the knowledge and skills their team has and what they need to excel. – 2021 PMI Survey. Improvement is never easy, and is especially difficult in the public sector where the same methods have been in place for decades. Nonetheless savvy public facility management professionals are diligently working to significantly alter the ‘status quo’ and achieve significant performance gains.

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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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BD+C

AUGUST 24, 2021

Despite a steep economic recession during the first half of 2020, compensation for architectural staff at U.S. architecture firms essentially held flat over the 2019–2021 period, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) biannual Compensation Report.

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BD+C

AUGUST 24, 2021

MAD Architects has revealed the design for the Hainan Science and Technology Museum, located on Haikou’s west coast in Hainan province, shortly before the project is set to break ground at the end of August. The 500,000-sf museum draws from the site’s dual urban and natural context, set against the backdrop of a tropical rainforest. The museum’s main pavilion is shaped like a cloud in dialogue with nature.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 24, 2021

Indoor Air Quality Lessons from Historic Homes. cbroderick. Tue, 08/24/2021 - 09:55. When Historic New England opened some of its homes to the public after the onset of the pandemic, it knew good air circulation was an important factor in keeping visitors safe and healthy. Thankfully, old homes do airflow right. Historic design and construction ensured homes remained cool on hot days—they had to, there were no HVAC systems yet.

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Civiconcepts

AUGUST 24, 2021

What Is Unit Weight? The unit weight of any substance is defined as the ratio of mass or weight per unit volume. It is generally measured in pound/ft, gm/cm or, … What Is Unit Weight of Steel | Unit Weight of Steel Bar Formula | Steel Unit Weight | How to Calculate Steel Bar Unit Weight Read More ».

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Supply Grew in July, Attracting More Buyers. cbroderick. Tue, 08/24/2021 - 09:33. Existing home sales increased in July, marking the second consecutive month of increases amid growing inventory. CNBC says this increase in sales likely comes from the uptick in supply. Though inventory remains 12% lower compared to July 2020, it's a smaller decline than seen in recent months.

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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 24, 2021

The Genessee Health System (GHS) and the Greater Flint Mental Health Facilities Inc. have broken ground on the GHS Center for Children’s Integrated Services in Flint, Mich.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 24, 2021

TELUS International, a customer experience innovator that designs, builds and delivers digital solutions for global brands, has opened its third digital CX delivery center in the U.S. in North Charleston, SC. The $3.4 million initial investment will create approximately 600 jobs in Charleston County by the end of 2021, and another 600 by the end of 2022. “Following our successful second-quarter results announced late last month, which included double-digit organic growth, our company conti

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 24, 2021

Construction Sector Welcomed 11,000 More Jobs in July. cbroderick. Tue, 08/24/2021 - 09:44. Nonfarm employment increased across 47 states in June, but the construction sector did not experience such widespread worker growth. Just three states saw a dip in employment from June to July, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics: Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Kentucky.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 24, 2021

Netherlands-based logistics company Vanderlande Industries will invest $59 million to expand its North American headquarters in Cobb County, GA. The post Vanderlande Industries To Create 500 Jobs In Georgia 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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ENR Construction

AUGUST 24, 2021

Multi-family and healthcare work also gain ground but momentum varies regionally, according to forecaster's third quarter update

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BD+C

AUGUST 24, 2021

The Metal Construction Association ( MCA ) recently released the first of several industry-standard guide specifications pertaining to insulated metal panels.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 24, 2021

A new survey echoes prior research about advantages of progressive design-build and CM-at-risk.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 24, 2021

Two brothers, Sonny and Tommy, have created a small earthbag dome, known as the tea dome, for Tommy’s passion for tea ceremonies. Sonny answered a few questions about his experience. What inspired you to learn this type of building method? I originally discovered SuperAdobe when I was 16 years old; I am 22 now, but at that time I remember initially being attracted to the low-cost aspect of it all.

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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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AUGUST 24, 2021

Increasing Home Prices Threaten Residents of These 10 Metros Most. cbroderick. Tue, 08/24/2021 - 09:50. As home prices continue increasing, wage growth has not. Median home prices jumped 7.2% last year while wages only increased about 3.7%, according to Realtor.com. And even now, there’s not much positive news about wage growth. Realtor.com says wage growth could be even lower as low-wage workers were more likely to get laid off, skewing the data.

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BD+C

AUGUST 24, 2021

Architecture firm KTGY has released Denver Green Code Book , a free resource for developers and building industry professionals to reduce the carbon footprint of multifamily developments.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 24, 2021

The firm's tech push comes as it pivots from fixed-price construction and past scandals to restore its bottom line.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 24, 2021

Introducing Mistify from ODL®, An Innovative Fusion of Textured Glass and Artistic Design. kcichowicz. Tue, 08/24/2021 - 12:48. Mistify by ODL ® is a unique doorglass innovation that blends style and privacy in a playful combination of pattern and texture. A fusion of softly textured privacy glass and a playful black drizzle pattern, Mistify is available in a variety of sizes, sidelights, frames, and grilles between glass configurations.

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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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ENR Construction

AUGUST 24, 2021

Firm's immersive technology showcase comes as it pivots from fixed price construction and past scandals to restore its bottom line; it reported $29.1 million(C) in Q2 profit, from $25.3-million loss a year ago.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 24, 2021

Whirlpool® 36-inch Wide Counter Depth 4 Door Refrigerator. kcichowicz. Tue, 08/24/2021 - 10:56. From gallons of milk to microwave dinners, this Whirlpool ® fridge helps homeowners store groceries right where they can see them. Flexible organization spaces help them find what they’re looking for and cut down on clutter, while a factory-installed icemaker makes sure they always have plenty of ice on hand.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 24, 2021

A new survey echoes prior research about what's needed for design-build success.

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BD+C

AUGUST 24, 2021

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 24, 2021

What does it take to have a successful career in construction? While everyone’s professional journey is different, it helps to learn from those with well-established careers, so you can discover the lessons that brought them to the top of their game. That’s exactly what we’re doing here. We asked last year’s 40 Under 40 winners, a.k.a. Champions of Construction, to share their best career advice, along with the most important lessons they’ve learned from 2020, and what excites them about t

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 24, 2021

Single-family and warehouse construction remain strong while multi-family and healthcare work gain ground.

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