Lets Build
JULY 16, 2021
Keeping track of what is happening on site is challenging if you don’t have the right tools to help you. Especially when it comes to your snagging and QHSE processes which for many project managers, site foremen, and QHSE managers are synonymous with excessive administrative workload and a lot of stress and frustration. The result? Information overload and milestone misalignment.
Civil Lead
JULY 10, 2021
What is Parapet Wall? A short-height wall is constructed along the edge of the house’s roof, balcony, and terrace is. Read more.
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Construction Marketing
JULY 16, 2021
Material handling and storage efficiency are especially critical in the construction industry. There are many heavy-duty and temperature-sensitive materials to consider, and damage and theft concerns may arise anytime. . Any contractor may encounter several difficulties in terms of keeping such materials safe. Whether it’s lumber, bricks, glass, or chemicals, each material will require various methods of storage and handling to maintain its usefulness and avoid any loss. .
Construction Business Owner
JULY 12, 2021
Qualified Candidates & Critical Skills. Alex Headley. Mon, 07/12/2021 - 07:30. Unlike common workplace policies such as time and a half pay for overtime or mandatory family and medical leave, which are legally mandated, no federal or state laws or regulations require employers to have written job descriptions. As a result, some employers have never taken the time to create job descriptions.
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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.
The Constructor
JULY 14, 2021
Pumpable concrete is a type of concrete transferred to a considerable height through pipes and used when a significant amount of concrete is required.
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Business Facilities
JULY 14, 2021
For persons involved in global business or simply looking for the optimal locale to live and work, Barbados offers a compelling case. - Read: Six Reasons Why Barbados Is An Ideal Location For Your Remote Office at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
JULY 15, 2021
Landini Associates has announced the debut of its design for ALDI Corner Store, an art-infused, small-format retail model that embraces fresh food, local artist collaborations, and an elevated customer experience. The goal of the new design is to interpret the traditional ALDI model into a new format for urban settings that is genuinely local. ALDI Corner Store’s layout is driven by the need to refurbish existing buildings instead of constructing new properties. .
The Constructor
JULY 14, 2021
New Engineering Contract is a contracting system developed to effectively manage a project from the inception to the final phase of the construction.
Pro Builder
JULY 15, 2021
Lumber Prices Drop 21% in Five Days—When Will it Normalize? cbroderick. Thu, 07/15/2021 - 11:11. In just five days, the price of lumber fell 21% to $642 per thousand board feet. Lumber prices hit a record high on May 7 at the price of $1,670 per thousand board feet. Prices are a whopping 62% lower than that high, and one real estate analyst says the price will continue to moderate as supply chains normalize.
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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.
Business Facilities
JULY 12, 2021
Henderson—Nevada’s second-largest city—has the highest per capita income of any city in Nevada, 19 percent higher than the U.S. average. - Read: Nevada: The Forecast Calls For Sunshine And Growth at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
JULY 15, 2021
Making buildings healthier—through research, code changes, and incentives—is what the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) recommends in its eight-page 2020 Moving Forward Report that the Institute’s Consultative Council of building community leaders has just published.
The Constructor
JULY 11, 2021
On June 30, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced $905 million in grants through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America program.
Pro Builder
JULY 13, 2021
Why Do Builders Continue to Use Lumber? cbroderick. Tue, 07/13/2021 - 09:51. Despite skyrocketing prices and supply shortages, few home builders are willing to use construction methods other than traditional wood framing. The National Association of Home Builders’/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index found out why in its June 2021 survey: a lack of workers/subcontractors with necessary experience.
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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?
Business Facilities
JULY 14, 2021
In Maryland, COVID-19 has not stopped the Port of Baltimore, where shipping volume continues to increase. - Read: Maryland: A Rising Tide Of Recovery at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
JULY 13, 2021
When we design spaces for behavioral health, we understand that it is vitally important to eliminate as many barriers for patients seeking treatment as possible. In providing spaces for wellness, comfort, and positive engagement, we transform the perception of institutional facilities for observation and prescription into a far better experience focused on the whole patient. .
The Constructor
JULY 11, 2021
In Mississippi, the license for surveyors is provided by the Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. This article.
Pro Builder
JULY 14, 2021
The True Value of 3D Modeling for Home Builders. ibush. Wed, 07/14/2021 - 21:05. More than a marketing tool, 3D modeling can save time and money by providing greater accuracy. Chris Dizon. Home builders are increasingly turning to technology to work smarter, faster, and more efficiently, to stand out among the competition. For an increasing number of them, this transition entails moving from two-dimensional (2D) drawings to three-dimensional (3D) digital modeling.
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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.
Business Facilities
JULY 13, 2021
Thanks to a new partnership, sites certified through Sunflower Electric's Certified Sites Program will automatically be certified by the Kansas Department of Commerce. - Read: Kansas, Sunflower Electric Launch New Certified Sites Partnership at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
JULY 13, 2021
The condominium form of ownership has been a popular way for many to enter the ranks of homeownership, but the concept is under strain. As the buildings age, owners’ associations that typically do not have expertise in building maintenance, tend to not plan or plan inadequately for critical maintenance needs. This may have been the case with the recent collapse of a condo building in Surfside, Fla.
The Constructor
JULY 16, 2021
You must be aware of how each state in the US handles licensing differently— even when it comes to something like being a general contractor.
Civiconcepts
JULY 14, 2021
What Is Plinth Area? The total area of the building including interior and exterior wall, measured at floor level of the basement or at any story including balconies, is defined … Plinth Area | What Is Plinth Area | Plinth Area Meaning | How to Calculate Plinth Area of a Flat | Plinth Area Estimate Read More ».
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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!
Business Facilities
JULY 12, 2021
Prestage Farms will create 292 new jobs in Kershaw County; Solstice Sleep Products will create 80 new jobs in Marion County. - Read: New SC Agribusiness, Manufacturing Facilities To Create 372 Jobs at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
JULY 16, 2021
Swinerton launched Timberlab earlier this year as a turnkey mass timber delivery system. In this exclusive for HorizonTV, BD+C's John Caulfield sat down with three Timberlab leaders to discuss the launch of the firm and what factors will lead to greater mass timber demand. Featured guests: Chris Evans, President, Timberlab; Erica Spiritos, Preconstruction manager, Timberland; and Sam Dicke, business development representative, Timberlab. .
The Constructor
JULY 11, 2021
Being a treasure trove of construction knowledge, TheConstructor.org has been helping its readers solve their theoretical, technical, as well as.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JULY 16, 2021
The construction manager is conditioned to avoid emergencies by being proactive. It is necessary to have systems in place to deal with emergencies when they arise. After the crisis has passed, the effective project manager evaluates the root cause of the trouble and implements change in the system to avoid a repeat performance. It’s also one thing to manage workers when they’re all in the same place at the same time.
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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!
Civiconcepts
JULY 16, 2021
What Is a Floating Slab? Floating Slabs are concrete slabs that are laid on the ground without any anchoring, such that it simply sits and floats on them. The floating … Floating Slab | Float Slab Foundation | Floating Concrete Slabs Read More ».
BD+C
JULY 16, 2021
Following an international competition that featured 27 groups comprised of 71 studios from nine different countries, SOM has been selected to design the Olympic Village for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics.
The Constructor
JULY 13, 2021
The floor space index (FSI) or floor area ratio (FAR) is the ratio of the total usable floor area of a building to the plot area.
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