BD+C
APRIL 20, 2021
A recent survey of more than 200 subcontractors and suppliers in the Northeast found that respondents have been prefabricating 20% more than they did prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. And 71% said that they had seen an increase in requests for design-assist proposals, a strong sign that speed-to-market is a priority.
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 20, 2021
Strategies That Missed the Mark. Alex Headley. Tue, 04/20/2021 - 09:27. While it seems like an eternity ago, there was once a world without masks and gobs of hand sanitizer. It seemed then that businesses were thriving, and one of the biggest challenges in those days was simply finding people to handle the backlog — but not all businesses were thriving.
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The Constructor
APRIL 20, 2021
What is the load-carrying strength of a normal glass? The post What is the load-carrying strength of a normal glass? appeared first on The.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 20, 2021
Family-owned Liebherr Group posted sales of approximately $12.5 billion in 2020, down 12 percent from the approximately $14.2 billion it recorded in 2019. Net income for the year was about $501 million, down from about $726 million in 2019. Net profit was about $8.
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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.
BD+C
APRIL 20, 2021
Strengthening to a score not seen since pre-Great Recession, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) logged its second positive mark since the beginning of the pandemic, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).
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BD+C
APRIL 20, 2021
Two new residential towers will soon grace the Nashville skyline. Alcove at 900 Church, a 34-story, 356-unit building, and Prime at 801 Church, a 38-story, 350-unit building, will be built concurrently on nearly an acre of land in downtown Nashville directly across from the mixed-use development Nashville Yards.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 20, 2021
Manufacturers of compact track loaders have moved toward closed-unit cabs in recent years, which not only improves visibility but also, and perhaps more importantly, improves operator safety.
BD+C
APRIL 20, 2021
The Center for Developing Entrepreneurs (CODE), located in Charlottesville, Va., will provide 215,000-sf of multi-use space for entrepreneurs, designers, and developers, as well as ground floor retail. The project will act as a connective ligature between the institutional, commercial, and the historic avenues of the city.
ENR Construction
APRIL 20, 2021
The $2.3 billion Green Line Extension is trundling towards completion, with the first station in the long-awaited project set to open this fall in Somerville.
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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.
BD+C
APRIL 20, 2021
The U.S. electric grid is making significant progress to zero-carbon status, according to a report from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Business Facilities
APRIL 20, 2021
Power tool maker Milwaukee Tool will invest $60 million in its new 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Grenada, MS. - Read: Milwaukee Tool To Create 1,200 Jobs In Mississippi at BusinessFacilities.com.
ENR Construction
APRIL 20, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic created huge uncertainty, but this Florida-based engineering firm met the challenge and prospered.
Natural Building
APRIL 20, 2021
The Lammas Ecovillage is a collective of smallholdings and eco-dwellings in Wales. Residents explore alternative models for living on the land, broadly in line with the Welsh Government’s ‘One Planet Development’ policy. The smallholdings combine traditional farming and building techniques with the latest innovations in environmental design, green technology and permaculture.
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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?
ENR Construction
APRIL 20, 2021
Tampa-based real estate development firm Strategic Property Partners (SPP) announced the recent topping out of 1050 Water Street, the largest and final building in the first phase of the multibillion-dollar Water Street Tampa mixed-use project currently taking shape in downtown Tampa.
Pro Builder
APRIL 20, 2021
The Winning Homes in the Solar Decathlon Are …. mbeirne. Tue, 04/20/2021 - 10:47. See the winners of this year’s contest to build energy-efficient homes for extreme climates. U.S. Dept. of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced the winners of the 2021 Solar Decathlon Build Challenge. These are prototype homes that university teams built to demonstrate some of the newest approaches for reducing energy use in homes and buildings, while still making them affordable to build. .
ENR Construction
APRIL 20, 2021
AGC and Procore analysis of more than full year of worker-hour data shows construction employment recovering but not yet to pre-pandemic levels.
Pro Builder
APRIL 20, 2021
4 Wellness Trends for 2021 and Beyond. mbeirne. Tue, 04/20/2021 - 10:52. Cork, copper, and voice activation will be among the four innovations leading the march for health and wellness in home design. Cork, copper, and voice activation will be among the four innovations leading the march for health and wellness in home design, say Dr. Susan Chung, vice president of research for the American Society of Interior Designers.
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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.
ENR Construction
APRIL 20, 2021
The reservoir, being built by the restoration program’s largest contract to date, should be completed in 2023.
Pro Builder
APRIL 20, 2021
Record Storms Are Turning House Lifting Into Big Business. mbeirne. Tue, 04/20/2021 - 11:03. House lifting has long been a strategy for waterfront real estate, but it is now becoming a far bigger business due to climate change. With storms intensifying, rainfall increasing, and sea levels rising, waterfront property owners have to get more creative.
ENR Construction
APRIL 20, 2021
Interstate-40 upgrade aims to expand and markedly improve one of Raleigh’s most constricted travel routes.
Pro Builder
APRIL 20, 2021
Are Home Prices in Western Mass. Crazy? mbeirne. Tue, 04/20/2021 - 11:16. "I wouldn’t want to be a young person starting out trying to buy a house right now. I’d be scared.". Some potential buyers these days are so anxious and willing to speed the process that they waive the home inspection, real estate professionals say. Some aspiring buyers offer more than their mortgage lender will appraise the house for, promising to make up the difference out of their pockets.
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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!
ENR Construction
APRIL 20, 2021
The AGC and data partner Procore have analyzed more than a full year of worker-hour data related to the COVID-19 pandemic and, while construction employment is recovering, it still has not reached pre-pandemic levels.
Pro Builder
APRIL 20, 2021
DaVinci Roofscapes 2021. kcichowicz. Tue, 04/20/2021 - 10:10.
ENR Construction
APRIL 20, 2021
Dodge's P.E. owner made deal of undisclosed amount to combine firms' market data services for the commercial construction sector.
Pro Builder
APRIL 20, 2021
Composite Shake Roofing Adds to Curb Appeal. kcichowicz. Tue, 04/20/2021 - 09:55. Case Study Image. Curb appeal is everything. Whether working on a new construction or remodeling project, creating a home with stand-out curb appeal is a goal for any building industry professional. One element that can “make or break” a home’s visual appeal is the roof.
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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!
ENR Construction
APRIL 20, 2021
The companies are working on a plan to combine their information services for the commercial construction industry.
Pro Builder
APRIL 20, 2021
Why the Next Foreclosure Wave Won’t Be As Bad. mbeirne. Tue, 04/20/2021 - 11:10. If homeowners can't make their mortgage payments, they can take another path, one far less painful than foreclosure: sell, often at a hefty profit. Homeowners who lost jobs or saw their hours reduced during the pandemic were allowed to pause monthly mortgage payments by entering a forbearance period.
ENR Construction
APRIL 20, 2021
Updates about construction professionals across the Southeast region.
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