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What is Mudjacking in Construction?

The Constructor

Mudjacking is a concrete leveling process that involves pumping a material underneath a sunken concrete surface to lift it to the intended elevation. The settled concrete surface, like slabs, pavement, or driveway, is jacked up by pumping mud or soil to provide required support and elevation. This article discusses the features, working, and applications of […].

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The Last Planner System® vs. Scrum: Which is the right fit for you?

Lets Build

Cost and schedule deviations are some of the greatest challenges project managers face—they stem from inefficient scheduling, timeline alterations, and high waste rates. The solution is lean construction scheduling processes, like the Last Planner® System (LPS) and Scrum. Let’s explore these two methodologies. What is the Last Planner® System? Many construction project managers are familiar with the Last Planner® System—it’s a way to collaboratively manage construction projects from design to co

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Top Construction Company Marketing Blueprint

Contractor Bookkeeping

Construction contractors like you are primarily in the "Hurry Up" and "Wait" zone. Hurry up and answer the call from the customer. Wait to make the appointment. Hurry up and get to the job. Wait for the customer to come home, to be available. Hurry up and create the proposal. Wait for a decision. When the client says "Yes," it is - wait for the Job Deposit.

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Types of Chimney For Kitchen | 5 Best Kitchen Chimney Types | Types of Chimneys In Kitchen | Types of Kitchen Chimney

Civiconcepts

Introduction To Kitchen Chimney Before we discuss the various types of chimneys for kitchen and how to maintain the kitchen chimney, let us understand what is a chimney and the … Types of Chimney For Kitchen | 5 Best Kitchen Chimney Types | Types of Chimneys In Kitchen | Types of Kitchen Chimney Read More ».

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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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Construction's Jobless Rate Nears 'All-Time Low' With 19K Jobs Gain

ENR Construction

Led by nonresidential contractors, the construction industry increased its hiring pace during September, and the overall unemployment rate fell to 3.4%.

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Down Payments Fall From June Peak

Pro Builder

Down Payments Fall From June Peak. ldeakins. Fri, 10/07/2022 - 10:20. Buyers are lowering their down payments as competition wanes and housing costs surge in a major market correction. Throughout the pandemic, homebuyers upped their down payments and raced headfirst into home purchases, but two years later, high mortgage rates and economic uncertainty are causing many house hunters to rethink their housing budgets, Forbes reports.

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Q3 Rental Demand Falls for the First Time on Record

Pro Builder

Q3 Rental Demand Falls for the First Time on Record. ldeakins. Fri, 10/07/2022 - 10:25. Rental demand typically peaks during the third quarter of every year, but an economy rattled by peak inflation is leading to a rise in apartment vacancies . The third quarter of each year is typically the busiest time for apartment rentals, but amid peak inflation and economic uncertainty, demand is falling, according to CNBC.

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Can the Fed Successfully Cool a Strong Labor Market?

Pro Builder

Can the Fed Successfully Cool a Strong Labor Market? ldeakins. Fri, 10/07/2022 - 10:32. The Federal Reserve is working to deter job growth in order to fight rising inflation, but despite a slight September slowdown, hiring remains resilient in the third quarter of the year. Employers added 263,000 jobs in September on a seasonally adjusted basis as the labor market continues its strong post-pandemic recovery, but an uptick in hiring also contradicts the efforts of the Federal Reserve as it works

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Nearly Two-Thirds of Homebuyers Are Hesitant to Move to Housing Markets Hit by Extreme Weather

Pro Builder

Nearly Two-Thirds of Homebuyers Are Hesitant to Move to Housing Markets Hit by Extreme Weather. ldeakins. Fri, 10/07/2022 - 10:38. Americans are increasingly taking climate risks into consideration when relocating to a new housing market, especially in the wake of extreme weather events like Hurricane Ian. Nearly two-thirds of all Americans planning to buy or sell a home in the next year are reluctant to move to an area prone to extreme weather emergencies like natural disasters, record temperat

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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.