Tue.May 03, 2022

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Sustainable Construction: What You Need to Know About UK Building Regulations’ Part L

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How Technology is Helping UK Contractors Meet Environmental Denands and Regulatory Compliance.

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Beat Communication Chaos by Empowering the Field with the Right Information at the Right Time

Jobsite with Procore

Getting information to and from the field promptly requires linking all aspects of your technology stack. Yet, only 18% of construction and engineering companies report that they have full integration of their construction technology. That’s a huge drag on communication, and all the manual information pushing in the world won’t fix it. .

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Homebuyers Are Relying on Discount Points and Rate-Locks to Endure Rising Mortgage Rates

Pro Builder

Homebuyers Are Relying on Discount Points and Rate-Locks to Endure Rising Mortgage Rates. ldeakins. Tue, 05/03/2022 - 09:54. As the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage creeps closer to 6%, buyers are locking in rates to avoid more price hikes in the months to come. Mortgage rates are surging to their highest level in over a decade as the Federal Reserve continues to raise its benchmark rate to control inflation, but homebuyers are finding ways to cope.

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Winning Strategies to Grow Your Construction Business in a Competitive Market

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The labor and material shortages occurring in today’s construction market and limited available financial resources make the market extremely competitive. It can be difficult to stand out and get the jobs you want as a subcontracting firm. . If you’re looking for more guidance on setting your business apart, join our webinar, Strategies to grow your business in a competitive market , on May 10 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET.

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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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Stellantis Picks Ontario, Canada For Major Electric Vehicle Investments

Business Facilities

Stellantis will retool and modernize plants, build two new electric vehicle and EV battery technology R&D centers in Windsor and Brampton.

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Pratt To Establish $200M Regional Manufacturing & Innovation Center In Texas

Business Facilities

Pratt Industries will employ 150 workers to manufacture corrugated boxes and custom packaging at High Point 67 in Cedar Hill, TX.

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How to Manage Change and Keep Your Projects Moving

Jobsite with Procore

The foundation for change management is effective communication. For this to work, you’ll need to rely on both effective interpersonal communications and effective communication processes. .

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Residential Contractors More Likely to Be Paid on Time Than Commercial Contractors

Pro Builder

Residential Contractors More Likely to Be Paid on Time Than Commercial Contractors. ldeakins. Tue, 05/03/2022 - 09:58. Contractors working on residential projects are more likely to receive prompt payment than their commercial counterparts, according to a new report from Levelset. . Residential contractors are more than twice as likely to be paid within 30 days than those working on commercial or public jobs, who are three times more likely to see payments delayed by 60 days or more, Constructi

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What Is Shovel | Types of Shovels

CivilJungle

What Is a Shovel? A shovel is a working tool by which we can move any type of materials like sand, ore, soil, gravel, snow, cool, etc. And by the shovel, we can do other things like digging holes, planting new trees, etc. Most of the shovels making as hand tools and they are lightweight for doing easy work, and the handle size keeps a medium length, and the blade is made with heavy plastic or sheet steel.

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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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Wellness Features and Smart Tech Take Over Bathroom Design Trends

Pro Builder

Wellness Features and Smart Tech Take Over Bathroom Design Trends. ldeakins. Tue, 05/03/2022 - 10:05. Health and wellness design amenities are turning residential bathrooms into luxury spas. . As health, wellness, and mindfulness are increasingly prioritized in bathroom design trends, spa features are becoming more common not just for affluent homeowners, but for millions of Americans looking to indulge in self care.

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ENR Southwest Announces Preliminary Results for 2022 Top Contractors Rankings

ENR Construction

Early survey results show that revenues last year for general contractors have improved after weathering a difficult pandemic year.

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Migration Hotspots Are Also Home to the Nation’s Highest Inflation Rates

Pro Builder

Migration Hotspots Are Also Home to the Nation’s Highest Inflation Rates. ldeakins. Tue, 05/03/2022 - 10:11. Migrating buyers are driving up prices in regional housing markets, and increased demand is also sending prices for consumer goods to a record high. . Homes aren’t the only hot commodity seeing major price increases in Sun Belt states. According to Redfin, prices for goods and services are on the rise too, creating a more widespread financial burden for homeowners in migration hotspots.

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Washington First State to Require Electric Heat Pumps

ENR Construction

Advocates say the move will reduce carbon emissions from commercial buildings.

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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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Overvalued Markets Could See Significant Price Deceleration, Economists Say

Pro Builder

Overvalued Markets Could See Significant Price Deceleration, Economists Say. ldeakins. Tue, 05/03/2022 - 10:17. Home prices are rising faster than household incomes in many metro markets across the U.S., but more balance could be on the horizon, some economists say. A swift uptick in mortgage rates is expected to result in economic shock which could ease red-hot housing prices in highly competitive markets, and according to Fortune, a real estate cooldown is already underway.

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Boston Catwalk Collapse Injures Three Workers

ENR Construction

The collapse of a catwalk in a defunct, 124-year-old power plant building in Boston injured three workers.

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Calculate cement, sand, aggregate value in concrete?

Learn Civil Engineering

Explain the procedure of calculate cement, sand, and aggregate value in concrete.

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Norman Mineta, Former DOT Sec., House Transportation Chairman, Dies At 90

ENR Construction

First Asian-American to lead DOT was put in internment camp during World War II.

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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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how to calculate concrete quantity in beams?

Learn Civil Engineering

How to calculate concrete quantity in beams if length = 15′,width = 2′ and depth = 1.

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Norman Mineta, Former DOT Sec., House Transportation Chairman, Dies At 90

ENR Construction

First Asian-American to lead DOT was put in internment camp during World War II.

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Calculate the steel present in concrete and percentage?

Learn Civil Engineering

What is the thumb rule and how we can calculate steel present in concrete?

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Middle Market Construction Spending Trends

Construction Business Owner

Middle Market Construction Spending Trends. See where middle market companies are increasing or decreasing their spending. Greg Ragsdale. Tue, 05/03/2022 - 15:27. While several individual industries have enjoyed increasing spend, spending on technology continues to be the most consistent as middle market companies find innovative ways to scale efficiently and battle macroeconomic trends fueled by supply chain issues and workforce shortages.

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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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What Is Bamboo Flooring | Bamboo Flooring Pros and Cons

CivilJungle

What Is Bamboo Flooring? Bamboo flooring is evolving as a popular choice to standard hardwood flooring as it has material resemblances to hardwood but is more long-lasting, eco-friendly, and endurable. Bamboo is not wood, and it is a grass native to China that is trimmed down into stripes or strands, dried, and machined into flooring planks. It is unrestricted in a mixture of styles, colorings, and finishes, and because it is a dimensionally stable flooring material, it can flow over an underlay