Wed.Jul 13, 2022

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Timbercrete: Components, Advantages, and Applications

The Constructor

Timbercrete is an environmentally friendly construction material, produced from a mixture of sawdust and concrete. It reuses waste products and.

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3 Ways to Cut Construction Costs by Connecting Project Management Data

Viewpoint Construction Technology

What do the top 3 construction project management workflows have in common? (Hint: They all connect project data to save money).

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Center Line Method Of Estimation | Centre Line Method | One Room & Two Room Estimate By Center Line Method

Civiconcepts

In the Center Line method, sum total length of center lines of walls, long and short has to be found out. Find the total length of center lines of walls … Center Line Method Of Estimation | Centre Line Method | One Room & Two Room Estimate By Center Line Method Read More ».

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Governor’s Report: Growth In Georgia Pushes Forward

Business Facilities

Infrastructure and workforce are among the advantages driving Georgia’s business climate.

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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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ENR Texas & Louisiana's 2022 Best Projects Winners Revealed

ENR Construction

An independent panel of experts from all corners of the AEC industry reviewed a total of 94 projects and selected 17 Best Projects and 17 Awards of Merit across 18 categories.

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Feds' Snake River Dams Reports Do Not Endorse Removal Plan

ENR Construction

Washington state is weighing controversial proposal to breach four lower dams to boost recovery of threatened salmon populations, with potential cost in billions to replace their power generation.

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2022 Flynn Safety Awards

Flynn

Safety is Flynn’s top strategic priority, and so the Don Flynn Safety Awards and our Manufacturing Safety Award are the ultimate prize at Flynn. Given that so much is invested in building and maintaining a winning safety program, it might be no surprise that we have two repeat winners this year. Congratulations to Flynn SPOKANE , who retain the trophy in the white division, comprised of Flynn’s larger branches.

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Compensation Soars Despite Inflation and Recession Fear

ENR Construction

Despite growing fear of a recession on the horizon, contractors continue to offer highly competitive compensation packages, approaching levels not seen in the industry in nearly two decades.

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4 Guidelines for Preventive Roof Maintenance

Flynn

4 Guidelines for Preventive Roof Maintenance. Benjamin Franklin wasn’t an authority on roof maintenance, but his wisdom may apply. He famously wrote that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Ben was referring to preventing fires, but the same holds true for most other threats to building systems, including the roof. While a roofing system comprises only about a third of a building’s total exterior envelope, it is of course protecting 100% of the assets therein.

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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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Construction Economics for July 18, 2022

ENR Construction

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.

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Mortgage Demand Shrinks Even as Home Prices Moderate

Pro Builder

Mortgage Demand Shrinks Even as Home Prices Moderate. ldeakins. Wed, 07/13/2022 - 10:26. Mortgage applications continue to decline as buyers pull back from home purchases due to affordability concerns. Mortgage applications to purchase a home dropped 4% for the week and were down 18% year-over-year as affordability concerns mount as a result of rising inflation, CNBC reports.

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Starts Stay Strong in First Half as Possible Recession Looms

ENR Construction

While commodity prices have begun to stabilize following the extreme volatility of the past several years, recession fears continue to mount.

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NAHB Awards Program Now Open to Applications

Pro Builder

NAHB Awards Program Now Open to Applications. ldeakins. Wed, 07/13/2022 - 10:47. Send in a nomination or submit an application by Oct. 7 to be recognized. The National Association of Home Builders is now accepting applications for its Awards Program, which honors the top industry pros in a number of categories. From Builder of the Year awards to Best in American Living, NAHB awards recognize the very best in residential construction year after year. .

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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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2022 Top 500 Sourcebook: Designing a Mountain Highway Makeover

ENR Construction

Relief is on the way for a six-mile segment of Colorado’s notoriously congested I-70 Mountain Corridor, beginning with a $31-million design engineering contract awarded to Atkins.

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Pandemic Consumer Demands Continue to Influence Residential Architecture

Pro Builder

Pandemic Consumer Demands Continue to Influence Residential Architecture. ldeakins. Wed, 07/13/2022 - 10:58. From added living space to outdoor living amenities, these home design features are still influenced by mid-pandemic consumer trends. While some COVID-era design trends have been thrown to the wayside as homeowners revert back to their pre-pandemic hobbies, interests, and lifestyles, other pandemic-inspired amenities are here to stay, says Forbes.

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Earthmoving Equipment With Picture

CivilJungle

What is Earthmoving Equipment? As the name might suggest, earth-moving equipment generally refers to any piece of heavy machinery that can move and grade soil and rock. In addition to construction work, they are also used for materials handling, demolition, mining, and any other industry that requires more power than can be provided by humans. What Are the Equipment Used for Earthwork?

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Can You Wear Gumboots In Snow? (Explained)

Work Gearz

It is a very obvious and logical thing to wonder whether gumboots can be used in snow. And after all, why not? Snow is just frozen water and gumboots are pretty much waterproof. Therefore it makes sense that you can wear them in snow as well, right?  Well, the answer to this is now clearly not a yes but do not be disheartened as it neither is a big no.

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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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Land Moving Equipment

CivilJungle

Land Moving Equipment. For excavation purposes, earthwork, grading of soil , rock etc. Land-moving equipment are commonly used and are indispensable. They help to speed the earthwork, materials handling, and other construction work. Some commonly used land moving equipment are listed below. 1. Conveyors. One of the most commonly used vehicles to move materials from one site to another is a conveyor.

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Height of Your Cowboy Boot Heels Says a Lot About You: Here’s How

Work Gearz

What does it mean to be a cowboy? What does it mean to dream? Of course, these seemingly rhetorical questions lead to numerous individual, open-ended answers. However, if you dream of being a cowboy, can you even dream of one without the ideally fitting, bold, and stylish cowboy shoes to match? So, what exactly is so catchy about the cowboy shoes that makes them so different from others?

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Biden Admin Releases Snake River Dams Reports, Stops Short of Endorsing Specific Plan

ENR Construction

Officials are considering a controversial proposal to breach four lower Snake River dams to help threatened salmon populations recover.

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June Asking Rents Posted Smallest Increase Since October as Landlords Respond to Falling Demand

Pro Builder

June Asking Rents Posted Smallest Increase Since October as Landlords Respond to Falling Demand. ldeakins. Wed, 07/13/2022 - 10:51. A fast-faced rental market seems to be slowing as renters burdened by high inflation lower their budgets. After seeing record growth throughout the pandemic, the rental market appears to be losing steam as tenant budgets tighten amid fast-rising inflation, Redfin reports.

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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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Equipment Cost, Availability Forcing Creative Solutions

ENR Construction

It’s been a long while since the construction equipment market saw consistent availability and attractive prices.

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Can Built-For-Rent Sustain a Frenzied Housing Market?

Pro Builder

Can Built-For-Rent Sustain a Frenzied Housing Market? ldeakins. Wed, 07/13/2022 - 10:39. Buyers unable to afford for-sale homes are finding affordability and a range of housing options in the built-for-rent sector. Many buyers bogged down by rising interest rates and inflation are unable to qualify for home purchases, but according to Housing Design Matters, single-family built-for-rent homes offer a solution.

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Executive Confidence Drops as Recession Fears Rise

ENR Construction

Over the past few years, the second quarter has been a time of reckoning for ENR’s Construction Industry Confidence Index.

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July 2022 City Scoop: Des Moines

ENR Construction

Des Moines construction starts from Dodge Data & Analytics.

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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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2022 Top 500 Sourcebook: SmithGroup Designs $3.5B Sacramento Tower

ENR Construction

UC Davis Health California Tower is being built through a progressive design-build contract.

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Midwest People: June and May 2022

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals in the Midwest region.

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July 2022 City Scoop: Minneapolis

ENR Construction

Minneapolis construction starts from Dodge Data & Analytics.