Construction Junkie

MARCH 29, 2021

It’s been a little over a year since the coronavirus pandemic sent the entire world into a period of uncertainty, heartache, and panic. The construction industry itself has undertaken many different challenges, above and beyond keeping their people safe on the jobsite, many of which no one could have expected. Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) recently completed a comprehensive survey of nearly 1500 contractor members to see how the ongoing pandemic is still affecting their busines

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Pro Builder

MARCH 29, 2021

Construction Companies Will Need 430,000 More Workers. mbeirne. Mon, 03/29/2021 - 10:58. In January 2021, average hourly earnings of construction employees reached their highest level ever, $32.11, and average weekly hours worked rose to their highest level since 2019's third quarter. An average-growth analysis applied to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics figures by the Associated Builders and Contractors shows the construction sector will need to find 430,000 more workers than were employed last

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Civiconcepts

MARCH 29, 2021

Hydraulic Cement is a special type of cement that sets very quickly by chemical reaction with water (hydration) and gets solidified with the immersion of water to the finely ground … What is Hydraulic Cement – Uses, Properties, & Mixing Process Read More ».

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MARCH 29, 2021

10 Cities That Will Dominate Home Construction in 2021. mbeirne. Mon, 03/29/2021 - 10:38. The Realtor.com data team took a look at which parts of the country could get some relief with some brand-new inventory. Amid soaring home prices and crazy bidding wars, builders trying to put a dent in the insatiable demand for housing have applied for 14% more permits so far this year compared with the same 2020 period, per the U.S.

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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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Construction Equipment

MARCH 29, 2021

The company’s LaBounty brand has added a shear jaw to its UPX 1800. This adds to the concrete cracker jaw already available with the 32,000-pound demolition attachment.

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Learn Civil Engineering

MARCH 29, 2021

What is Footing? In this article, we are going to discuss Strap Footing – Its Types, Advantages & Disadvantages. Basically, Footing is a component of the foundation of any building that is base and helps distribute the weight of the entire building equally and ensures stability. The purpose of footing is to transfer a load […].

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 29, 2021

The company’s 5G construction camera, in collaboration with Sierra Wireless, Verizon, and AT&T, makes it possible to send an almost unlimited amount of visual data from the job site. It enables live-streaming, drone, and security analytic applications as well as time-lapse documentation.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 29, 2021

Expensive Lumber is Stalling Home Repairs. mbeirne. Mon, 03/29/2021 - 10:48. The stretched out availability of building materials such as lumber, windows, and vinyl siding have put some projects at a standstill and cost increases have pushed repairs, particularly for storm damage, beyond the homeowners’ ability to pay. Homeowners have had ample time cocooning in their homes during the pandemic to compile their wish lists of repairs.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 29, 2021

Kenworth recently launched a new website (www.kenworth.com) that features the latest Kenworth trucks and truck technology.

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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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ENR Construction

MARCH 29, 2021

Despite the challenges that 2020 brought with the COVID-19 pandemic and related slowdowns, Albuquerque-based Bohannan Huston Inc. was able to continue its growth, posting a 17.6% gain in regional revenue over 2019 figures. For both its success on the business front as well as its commitment to its employees, ENR Southwest has named BHI as its 2021 Design Firm of the Year.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 29, 2021

Custom Age-in-Place Living. mbeirne. Mon, 03/29/2021 - 10:54. There seems to be a disconnect between custom builders and 55+ builders, this despite the fact that a great deal of custom homes are built for people over 55. A custom builder may build a beautiful home, but they may not be attuned to the features that make a 55+ home perfect for their buyers.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 29, 2021

Invigorate rejuvenator is designed to increase the use of recycled asphalt and extend asphalt service life.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 29, 2021

Which States Have the Oldest Housing Stock? mbeirne. Mon, 03/29/2021 - 11:03. The median age of houses can be an important remodeling indicator. Nationally the median age of owner occupied homes was 39 years old, according to the figures compiled by the National Association of Home Builders. Several states have much older stock while newer housing is mostly concentrated in the Sun Belt. .

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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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MARCH 29, 2021

Alta Equipment’s net revenues increased 65.5% year over year to $280.4 million in Q4 of 2020, and increased 56.7% year over year to $873.6 million for the full year. Construction and material handling revenues reached $440.0 million and $433.6 million.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 29, 2021

Groups ask Treasury to specify the act's $360B in state and local government aid can be used for transportation projects.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 29, 2021

What Each Generation Wants in the Kitchen. kcichowicz. Mon, 03/29/2021 - 11:31. More than half the members of each major age group say they "love to cook and try new recipes," but the way they prefer to spend time in the kitchen differs for each generation. When it comes to cooking and kitchen needs, here's what appeals most to these four demographic groups.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 29, 2021

South Korea's SK Innovation threatens to abandon half-completed factory after ruling against it by the U.S.

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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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PC Construction

MARCH 29, 2021

The Manchester Wastewater Treatment Facility Solids Train project, which began preliminary work in late January is now well underway in Manchester, New Hampshire. The $19.6 million project at northern New England’s largest treatment plant includes. The post Work Underway at Manchester WWTF first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 29, 2021

Owner of Target Roofing & Sheet Metal was accused of using loan funds to purchase a boat.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 29, 2021

Three new single-motor, high-flow snow blower models (the SB72D, SB78D, and SB84D) are compatible with the Deere CTLs, compact wheel loaders, and skid steers.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 29, 2021

Nearly three-dozen groups ask Treasury to specify the act's $360B in aid can be used for transportation projects.

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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

MARCH 29, 2021

First 3-km-long viaduct is complete on planned 350-km, $2.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 29, 2021

Liens in the millions pile up from subcontractors to big Scottsdale project.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 29, 2021

Construction complete on a 3-km-long viaduct.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 29, 2021

Biden sets new 30-GW U.S. construction target by 2030, and opens 800,000 acres of ocean tracts off N.Y-N.J.

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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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ENR Construction

MARCH 29, 2021

Administration sets 30-GW construction target by 2030, and opens 800,000 acres of new ocean tracts off the N.Y-N.J.

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