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Top 5 Takeaways from the 2021 ProContractor Summit

Viewpoint Construction Technology

And that’s a wrap on ProContractor Summit 2021! Here’s a look into 5 of the top customer takeaways from this year’s conference.

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Signs of Water Damage In House | Signs of water damage In Walls

Civiconcepts

Most people like to think that we will be able to spot signs of water damage in our homes. But the damage is not always immediately visible on the home. … Signs of Water Damage In House | Signs of water damage In Walls Read More ».

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Northrop Grumman Opens Alabama Facility For Next-Gen Missile Work

Business Facilities

Northrop Grumman is adding 500 more workers in Huntsville, AL as it expands its work on a next-generation ICBM project. The post Northrop Grumman Opens Alabama Facility For Next-Gen Missile Work appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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UPDATE: Wash. State Carpenters Narrowly OK Three-Year Contract

ENR Construction

Northwest Carpenters Union pact with contractors that includes a 15.43% wage and benefits hike is approved by 54% majority, with a strong on line and strike site opposition campaign.

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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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4 Principles for Building Resilient Homes

Pro Builder

4 Principles for Building Resilient Homes. ldeakins. Tue, 10/12/2021 - 10:02. How to design a 100-year home built to last. To ensure lasting sustainability and resilience in the face of inevitable climate crises, builders are meeting the comfort and safety concerns of homeowners acclimating to a changing environment. . Design principles focused on occupant comfort prioritize both temperature control and energy efficiency with proper HVAC systems and energy performance windows that provide simple

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How Often Should You Wax Walking Boots?

Work Gearz

Whether you’re a regular hiker or just enjoy wearing boots for your regular walks, walking boots are designed just for you. They’re quite strong and resilient, and are precisely manufactured to provide a solid defence against various weather conditions and uncertain surfaces. . However, if you want your walking boots to last for a long time, a little attention and care must be given to achieve that. .

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Best Manufacturing: National Institutes of Health NCI Building T30 Cell Processing Modular Facility

ENR Construction

The T-30 Cell Processing Modular Facility is the first large-scale prefabricated and multimodular Current Good Manufacturing Practices manufacturing facility to be built in the nation, the project team says.

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Do You Wear Socks with Cowboy Boots?

Work Gearz

Many cowboy boot fans understand how heated their feet become when they wear them all day. It’s an important part of America’s cultural identity. We evaluate every part of what we need in a boot, including where we’ll be wearing it, the performance we expect, how durable it is, and how to care for it as it cares for our feet. But there is one unexpectedly significant aspect of the cowboy boot that we sometimes neglect or forget: our socks.

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Best Sports/Entertainment and Excellence in Sustainability Award of Merit: Lubber Run Community Center

ENR Construction

Arlington County’s first net-zero energy building—the Lubber Run Community Center—was constructed on a 4.5-acre site that includes outdoor recreational space with a connection to nature and a strong sense of place, the project team says.

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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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How Do You Keep Rubber Boots From Dry Rotting?

Work Gearz

Rubber boots are strong, lightweight, sturdy, and, most importantly, they’re waterproof. If they’re cared for, they can last for decades. But, 90 times out of 100, rubber boots dry rot. . Just because rubber boots are expensive it doesn’t mean they wouldn’t dry rot! It’s not practical. Every material, even if it’s the highest and finest quality leather, will dry rot if not cared for.

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Joseph D. Adams Public Safety Building

ENR Construction

With a prominent location on Main Street in Lehi, this new public safety and police station was designed to reflect various architectural styles and periods.

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Nonresidential Construction Sector Posts 1st Job Gain Since March

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry gained 22,000 jobs between August and September as nonresidential construction firms added employees for the first time in six months, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data. Association officials said nonresidential construction has been affected by the widespread supply chain problems, which are causing owners already uncertain about future demand for commercial space to delay or even cancel some projects.

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Award of Merit Government/Public Building and Excellence in Sustainability Award of Merit: Wheaton Revitalization Project

ENR Construction

The $133-million LEED Platinum project serves as Montgomery County’s crown jewel in green energy and as an industry-wide model for sustainable construction. .

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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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Moderna Will Invest $500M To Build mRNA Capabilities In Africa

Business Facilities

Moderna will build a state-of-the-art mRNA facility in Africa with the goal of producing up to 500 million doses of vaccines each year at the 50 µg dose level. The post Moderna Will Invest $500M To Build mRNA Capabilities In Africa appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Resilient Flooring: The sustainable specification

Construction Specifier

Photo © Richard Burger/courtesy JSR Associates Inc. by Jane Rohde, AIA, FIIDA, ASID, ACHA, CHID, LEED AP BD+C, GGA-EB, GGF. When specifying flooring, one should consider both sustainability and performance. They are not mutually exclusive, but rather completely integrated. Both are affected by the material science that goes into the product: How are they constructed?

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Tour a Unique Pocket Neighborhood in Spokane, Washington

Natural Building

On an empty lot next door to a popular craft brewery, the Blockhouse team wanted to build housing that would fit a buzzing Spokane (WA) neighborhood. They carefully placed micro and skinny units around some old-growth trees to create a pocket neighborhood with interior gathering spaces for the community, leaving just a few parking spaces at the property’s edge.

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Uber Mission Bay World Headquarters Named Finalist in Fast Company 2021 Innovation by Design Awards

Stok

San Francisco (October 12, 2021) – We’re thrilled to share that Uber’s Mission Bay World Headquarters has been honored in Fast Company’s 2021 Innovation by Design Awards in the Real Estate category. The 10th anniversary of the awards recognizes people, teams, and companies that transform businesses, organizations, and society through design. One of the most sought-after design awards in the industry, Innovation by Design is the only competition to honor creative work at the intersection of desig

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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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Chris Magwood Talks Low-Carbon Construction

Pro Builder

Chris Magwood Talks Low-Carbon Construction. ldeakins. Tue, 10/12/2021 - 09:46. Magwood's low-carbon initiative puts sustainability at the forefront of homebuilding. . Ontario builder and designer Chris Magwood is pioneering a movement toward low carbon construction for homeowners ready to go green. Founder of the Endeavor Centre, a sustainable building school in Ontario, Chris is implementing carbon capture strategies and sustainable design in his building projects to push an eco-friendly initi

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Best Water/Environment: Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks and Wet Weather Equalization Facilities Improvements

ENR Construction

Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant’s existing headworks to increase influent capacity to 752 million gallons per day from 469 mgd.

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Home Appraisals Are Messing with Sales

Pro Builder

Home Appraisals Are Messing with Sales. mbeirne. Tue, 10/12/2021 - 09:59. "I don’t remember any time where the frequency of buyers being willing to pay so much more than the market data was this high.". As home buyers pay more than the listed price, the properties increasingly are not appraising out, causing deals to collapse if the price is not renegotiated or the buyer declines to kick in the difference.

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In a Bid for Better Data, Turner Takes Crane Sensor Companywide

ENR Construction

Turner Construction has signed a multiyear agreement to deploy Versatile's CraneView sensors to project sites across the U.S.

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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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Rent Burden is Greater for Minority Households

Pro Builder

Rent Burden is Greater for Minority Households. mbeirne. Tue, 10/12/2021 - 10:05. Black and Latinx renters spent 34% and 32.1%, respectively, of their monthly income on rent. Even in the most affordable cities where the rent burden is low, Black renters are paying relatively more. . Zillow research found that white and Asian households nationwide typically spent less than 30% of their monthly income on rent in August, but Black and Latinx renters spent 34% and 32.1%, respectively.

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Materials Shortage Hampers Recovery, ABC Survey Says

ENR Construction

Supply chain issues continue to plague the industry as contractor backlogs decline.

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Can You Wear Tactical Boots For Hiking?

Work Gearz

Tactical boots are also called Police boots. They are also used during the mock drills carried out by the army. They are extremely strong boots. But, the question is can you wear tactical boots for hiking? . Although there are already many hiking boots you can find, there’s nothing better than a tactical boot for trekking and hiking. You can wear tactical boots for hiking, dirt biking, and even mountain climbing.

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Materials Shortage Hampers Recovery, Despite Improved Backlog Indicator

ENR Construction

Supply chain issues continue to plague the industry as contractor backlog declines.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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What Is Window Glazing | Types of Window Glazing

CivilJungle

What Is Window Glazing? Window glazing is one of the best innovations that help to maximize the energy of the buildings. Doors and windows are a-holes in the walls through which around 70% of heat loss occurs. Hence, the type of doors and windows you choose will significantly affect the energy efficiency of the buildings. Window glazing is the actual glass part of modern-day windows installed with glazing putty and frame that supports the glass and holds it in place; window glazing is of differe

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Award of Merit Cultural/Worship and Excellence in Sustainability Best Project: Southwest Neighborhood Library

ENR Construction

Located on a half-acre site, the two-story, 20,786-sq-ft mass timber library marks the first time self-supporting dowel-laminated timber (DLT) has been integrated into a folded plate roof design, according to the project team.

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Excellence in Safety Best Project: Hyatt Place at National Harbor

ENR Construction

This seven-story hotel on a tight half-acre site is the first major construction project in National Harbor’s downtown district since the 350-acre property’s initial development.

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