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5 Tips to Install a PTAC Unit

Construction Marketing

If you want to ensure effective climate control without dealing with complicated ductwork, the best solution is to install a PTAC unit. Unfortunately, the installation process can be a little tricky. Whether you’re planning to install a new or refurbished PTAC unit , you must be careful with any actions you do to avoid issues in the future. Regardless of your knowledge about PTAC units, below are some of the ways on how to install one properly: 1) Choose the Right Area to Install Your PTAC Unit.

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Construction Critical Success Factors – Upskilling Owners

Job Order Contracting

Construction critical success factors span principles, systems, culture, and teams. Whether projects involve repair, renovation, maintenance, or new builds, the integration of planning, procurement, and project delivery is needed across all participants and stakeholders on an early and ongoing basis. Continuous and competent real property owner leadership is a critical success factor.

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How can we use magnetic levitation method in civil engineering?

The Constructor

How can we use magnetic levitation method in civil engineering? The post How can we use magnetic levitation method in civil engineering? appeared.

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Deere Launches 'Performance Tiering Strategy'

Construction Equipment

Developed in response to evolving customer needs and expectations, John Deere launches its Performance Tiering Strategy, delivering a range of products at different levels of capability and user experience.

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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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What are the purposes for building dams in semi-arid regions?

The Constructor

What are the purposes for building dams in semi-arid regions? The post What are the purposes for building dams in semi-arid regions? appeared first.

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What is piping technology for termite treatment in building?

The Constructor

What is piping technology for termite treatment in building? The post What is piping technology for termite treatment in building? appeared first on.

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The 7 Biggest Construction Safety Stories of 2020

Construction Junkie

2020 was a challenging year in many respects, but none greater than from a safety standpoint. The coronavirus pandemic placed the notion of “people over profits” under the microscope, while also balancing the needs of their employees to continue to make an income under difficult circumstances. While the pandemic was a large part of the construction safety conversation last year, there were several other developments to take note of for your projects in the future.

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Which type of reinforcement are used in pre-stressing?

The Constructor

Which type of reinforcement are used in pre-stressing? The post Which type of reinforcement are used in pre-stressing? appeared first on The.

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Atlanta Water Supply Program Reaches Completion

PC Construction

Many of you have followed the exciting Atlanta Water Supply Program project since we first broke ground in August 2015. From the arrival of the tunnel boring machine to its final breakthrough after a five-mile. The post Atlanta Water Supply Program Reaches Completion first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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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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Which instrument is widely used for surveying?

The Constructor

Which instrument is widely used for surveying? The post Which instrument is widely used for surveying? appeared first on The Constructor.

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U.S. Embassy in New Delhi breaks ground on expansion

BD+C

Weiss/Manfredi has broken ground on a new chancery building for the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India. The long-term project will also include a new office building, a support annex, and a unifying landscape that will provide a secure campus. A tree-lined promenade will link all the new and existing buildings on the campus, connect functional zones, and introduce reciprocal relationships between buildings and gardens.

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Soak Pit – Function and Design of Soak Pit

Civiconcepts

The Soak Pit which is also called soakaway or soakage pit is a closed rectangular or circular, covered up construction with porous or perforated walls, which is connected to the primary treatment unit or directly connected to the washroom and even some specific types of toilet. It allows water to slowly penetrate into the ground.… Read More » Soak Pit – Function and Design of Soak Pit.

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Fenestration Alliance updates standard for mulled combination assemblies

BD+C

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance ( FGIA ) updated a mulled assemblies document: AAMA 450-20, Performance Rating Method for Mulled Combination Assemblies, Composite Units, and Other Mulled Fenestration Systems.

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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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Ray-Mont Logistics Investing $16M In South Carolina

Business Facilities

Canada-based logistics company Ray-Mont Logistics will create 85 new jobs as it establishes new operations in North Charleston, SC. . - Read: Ray-Mont Logistics Investing $16M In South Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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609 W. Randolph begins construction in Chicago’s West Loop Gate

BD+C

A new 15-story office building has begun construction at 609 W. Randolph in Chicago’s West Loop Gate neighborhood. The project will span over 100,000 sf and is being developed on a surface parking lot adjacent to an existing five-story building. The facade will keep in line with the neighborhood feel and consist primarily of masonry with complementary steel, metal panel, and exterior glazing.

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The New Home Company: Setting the bar for smart home as a standard

Pro Builder

The New Home Company: Setting the bar for smart home as a standard. kcichowicz. Mon, 02/01/2021 - 14:32. Case Study Image. Recognized by Pro Builder Magazine as the 2019 Builder of the Year, The New Home Company (NYSE: NWHM) has earned an industry-leading reputation for designing homes and living experiences that put homebuyers first. Rated #1 in customer satisfaction by Eliant in the high-volume and multi-divisional builder categories, this new generation homebuilder is deeply focused on offeri

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Spring Mountain Center Investing $45M In Georgia HQ

Business Facilities

The manufacturer of plumbing fixtures and home furniture will create 205 jobs at its new manufacturing and distribution headquarters in Barrow County, GA. - Read: Spring Mountain Center Investing $45M In Georgia HQ at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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NWHM sets the bar for Smart Home as a standard

Pro Builder

NWHM sets the bar for Smart Home as a standard. kcichowicz. Mon, 02/01/2021 - 14:32. Case Study Image. Recognized by Pro Builder Magazine as the 2019 Builder of the Year, The New Home Company (NYSE: NWHM) has earned an industry-leading reputation for designing homes and living experiences that put homebuyers first. Rated #1 in customer satisfaction by Eliant in the high-volume and multi-divisional builder categories, this new generation homebuilder is deeply focused on offering the most innovati

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Why AEC Business Professionals Need a Purpose-Built CRM Solution

ENR Construction

Is your customer relationship management (CRM) solution built for architecture, engineering or construction? An AEC-focused CRM can increase your bottom line and win more business for your firm. Here’s how.

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5 Ways the 2020 Housing Market Shocked the Industry

Pro Builder

5 Ways the 2020 Housing Market Shocked the Industry. cbroderick. Mon, 02/01/2021 - 09:28. The entirety of the 2020 housing market could be described by many as a “surprise,” but John Burns Real Estate Consulting asked its clients and colleagues which trends were the most shocking. A swift change in selling homes came as a surprise, says John Burns, for both builders and buyers.

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Canada Mega-Battery Storage Project May Get Government Investment

ENR Construction

Ontario 250-MW facility, set to be country's largest of its kind, follows UK government approval in November of record-size lithium-ion storage project to be built in England

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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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Pending Home Sales Drop for Fourth Consecutive Month

Pro Builder

Pending Home Sales Drop for Fourth Consecutive Month. cbroderick. Mon, 02/01/2021 - 09:33. Both high home prices and record low housing supply remains a hurdle for many buyers, causing pending home sales to dip for the fourth consecutive month. December pending home sales dropped 0.3% from November, according to CNBC. Pending sales remained 21.4% higher than December 2019 levels, making it the highest December reading on record.

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What Is Rainwater Harvesting | Rainwater Harvesting Methodology | Types of Rainwater Harvesting Method |Rainwater Harvesting Project

CivilJungle

What Is Rainwater Harvesting? Rainwater harvesting (RWH) is the collection and storage of rain , rather than allowing it to run off. Rainwater is collected from a roof -like surface and redirected to a tank, cistern, deep pit ( well , shaft, or borehole), aquifer, or a reservoir with percolation. Rainwater Harvesting Methodology: There are various methods that are available for rainwater harvesting, those are: To design a rainwater harvesting system at first collecting the rainwater and subsu

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Zillow Says a Faster Market Caused More Homes Sales

Pro Builder

Zillow Says a Faster Market Caused More Homes Sales. cbroderick. Mon, 02/01/2021 - 09:40. Homes are lasting mere days on the market before being scooped up, and Zillow says if this pandemic trend continues, it could be the new normal. As the number of closed sales rise, the number of listings shrinks. This could only be possible, Zillow says, due to the market’s velocity of sales.

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Best Cowboy Work Boots to Work Safely

Work Gearz

There was a time when cowboy boots were only limited to cowboys wearing them for the joy of their sport. However, this has changed drastically over the years and cowboy boots have expanded their use for various types of jobs today. Enough, all the major brands took this challenge upon themselves to enter the league of creating cowboy boots specifically for work.

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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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The New American Home Set to Debut Virtually Next Week

Pro Builder

The New American Home Set to Debut Virtually Next Week. cbroderick. Mon, 02/01/2021 - 09:51. Unlike previous expansive exhibition homes, The New American Home 2021 shows how a small footprint in an urban area can offer top-notch features. Located in Winter Park, Fla. and built by Phil Kean Design Group, TNAH 2021 will debut at IBSx next week. It boasts three floors that feature bedrooms, office space, an exercise room, a large balcony, and more.

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Set a Baseline for Operator Coaching

Construction Equipment

Equipment operators literally hold the keys to a fleet’s production, lifecycle, and operating cost performance.

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Production Builders Taking a New Approach to Affordable Housing

Pro Builder

Production Builders Taking a New Approach to Affordable Housing. cbroderick. Mon, 02/01/2021 - 10:04. Housing starts increased by 7% in 2020 compared to the year prior, but the supply of affordable homes remains low—these two builders are working to change that. According to Forbes, less than 3% of homes completed in 2019 were affordable for buyers making between 80% and 120% of the area’s median income.

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