Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Shaping Social Strategies. Alex Headley. Mon, 11/22/2021 - 08:30. LinkedIn, once used only as a portal for jobseekers and employers, has become an indispensable marketing tool for business owners, including those in the construction industry, looking to differentiate themselves from the competition. According to Forbes, “LinkedIn is, far and away, the most advantageous social networking tool available to job seekers and business professionals today.”.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

We asked our employees and customers what they are most thankful for this year. To kick off the holidays, we want to share some of the responses!

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

How to use job order contracting is an important lesson for all public sector facilities operations and management professionals. #1 Job Order Contracting (JOC) is suitable for a wide range of facilities and horizonal physical infrastructure construction projects, including repairs, renovations, maintenance, sustainment, and new construction. (Note: New construction is best limited to “minor” new construction requiring minimal design.). #2 Maximum benefit for JOC can attained when

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Managing a warehouse is definitely not a simple task, and it takes a considerable amount of work and effort to do it effectively and efficiently.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

I am excited to be presenting a fast paced and fun one hour virtual program, “Environmental Social Governance (ESG) an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” for the Maryland State Bar Association, and Not just for lawyers, on December 14, 2021 at noon. Register today for the live virtual program. On November 1, ASTM International revised its Phase l Environmental Site Assessment standard.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

How iBuying Is Taking the Stress Out of Home Flipping. ldeakins. Mon, 11/22/2021 - 09:33. Instant buyers are taking housing transactions virtual—and speeding them up in the process. Instant buying (iBuying) accounts for only a small percentage of real estate transactions, but some buyers and sellers are turning to technology to avoid escrow periods and hurdles in the closing process.

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Lets Build

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

You have seen it all before — workers waiting idly on site, subcontractors arriving early only to leave and come back later — because a delay has made the site unavailable for their specific jobs or materials they need have not yet arrived. These things are all too common and every time scenarios like these take place, time is wasted, conflicts happen, and claims arise.

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Civiconcepts

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Introduction to Construction Vehicle Names The Mechanical equipment of various designs, as well as types, are necessary for construction work to meet the nature of the activity. Previously, different types … 26 Construction Vehicle Names and Pictures Read More ».

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

CCL Industries subsidiary CCL Label Inc. is set to construct a new manufacturing facility in Fuquay-Varina, NC. In a move that will bring significant new capital investment and 150 new full-time jobs to the community, the company will purchase a town-owned business park site consisting of 32.28 acres, and construct a 110,000-square-foot manufacturing facility for […].

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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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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Baby Boomers Are Opting to Age in Place. ldeakins. Tue, 11/23/2021 - 10:09. With fewer boomers competing for homes, first-time buyers are finding more availability on the market. More aging Americans are choosing to stay in place rather than migrate after retirement, a trend which could ease up housing competition for first-time buyers, Realtor.com reports.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

There was a time when a contractor put a simple ad in the paper or a line listing in the Yellow Pages, and they would have more leads than they could handle. It was the only way to go, and the contractors who insist on that and "Word of Mouth" do not survive. Could those contractors have avoided failure? I believe they could have. This article explores the top reasons construction businesses fail and the three key questions that every contractor like you needs to ask to prevent failure.

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Civiconcepts

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Wood could be an assortment of tiny cells. A close cross-checks at wood shows it to be created of tiny cells or fibers that are thus small they often cannot … Which Is Best Wood For Furniture | 8 Types of Wood For Funiture | Types of Wood Furniture Read More ».

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Bechtel will lead EPC on 345-MW reactor at Kemmerer site for TerraPower, with feds providing half the project funding; Southern Co. also announces demonstration project with the developer in Idaho.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

How iBrokers Are Inching Into the Housing Market. ldeakins. Wed, 11/24/2021 - 09:35. Online home buying platforms could signal a new future for real estate. Innovative iBrokers like Orchard are introducing a one-platform process for home buying to reduce cost and unnecessary hassle for buyers and sellers. Orchard allows its customers to move forward with a new home without waiting for the sale of their old home by facilitating new home purchases and guaranteeing that the price of the old home be

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Learn Civil Engineering

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

When a construction company seeks to create more efficient processes that minimize bottlenecks, the talk about digitalization for processes typically gets tossed around the meeting table. This talk leads to asking important questions such as: What problems are we trying to solve? What types of hardware or software will be needed? How do we get […].

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Civiconcepts

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

How Many Bags Of Concrete In A Yard? How many bags of concrete do i need? Let me clear first, here we are discussing about ready mix concrete mix bags. … How Many Bags Of Concrete In A Yard | How Many Bags of Concrete Do I Need | How Many 80lb Bags of Concrete In A Yard Read More ».

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Bechtel will lead EPC work on a 345-MW reactor at Kemmerer site for Bill Gates-founded firm TerraPower; Southern Co. also announces demonstration project with the developer in Idaho.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Sustainability is a key part of 66% of ANZ strategies, in comparison with 53% of company strategies across APAC . 92% of APAC companies are embracing sustainability due to regulation and market forces . Digital adoption is a critical enabler for sustainability, but is significantly underleveraged . AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND, November 24, 2021 —?

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Sets New Health and Safety Standards for U.S. Homes. ldeakins. Wed, 11/24/2021 - 13:17. A recently signed infrastructure law seeks to ensure the health and safety of millions of Americans. The newly passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will support public infrastructure and ultimately provide residential access to a strengthened power grid and cleaner drinking water in areas with lead service pipes.

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Civiconcepts

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

What Is Square Footing? A square footing is one of the types of isolated footing used in building construction. Footings that are provided under each column independently are called Isolated … Footing Calculator | Concrete Footing Calculator | Square Footing Concrete Calculator | Trapezoidal Footing Concrete Calculator Read More ».

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

New Corps lake system operating manual, replacing one in use since 2008, will improve water management, including better dry season Everglades flow and reduced algae blooms in rivers.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The Building Safety Bill is fast-approaching the UK construction sector, and promises widespread change. The government is aiming to “overhaul regulations, creating lasting generational change and setting out a clear pathway on how residential buildings should be constructed, maintained and made safe.”. Although the Fire Safety Act is now in place, the Building Safety Bill is still being finalised and it may be difficult to know how to get ready.

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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Sherpa is a soft and fluffy fabric that is commonly used to line clothes, winter apparels, and even some household objects. The material lends a warm and cozier feel to any item of clothing, making it ideal for cold winter months. The very soft and velvety feel of Sherpa is its distinguishing feature. Sherpa, which resembles wool or sheepskin, is an excellent eco-friendly fabric that has various benefits. .

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Insu-ram is a system of assembling blocks inspired by the cells in the wing covers of certain beetles that allow internal air flow to circulate. Insu-ram both cools and insulates a space from external heat without the use of machinery. The external pattern of the block generates a micro-shading effect that reduces the solar contact surface. Local biodegradable materials, such as rammed earth, clay, and manure cab be used in making the blocks.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The first new terminal in 40 years for the Washington State Dept. of Transportation-operated Washington State Ferries, the country’s largest ferry system, came with tricky site conditions and cultural significance that impacted both design and construction for a $187-million project split into multiple contracts to ensure on-time delivery. .

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Holiday Home Buying Surge Boosts Mortgage Demand. ldeakins. Wed, 11/24/2021 - 09:39. What an unusually active holiday season could mean for U.S. home buyers. As the U.S. housing market enters a typically slow holiday period, an unusual surge in home buying is driving up mortgage demand, CNBC reports. Applications to purchase a home rose for the third week in a row, causing a subsequent 1.8% increase in mortgage application volume last week. .

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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

As soon as we hear of winter, the first thing on our mind is that we need to keep ourselves warm at any cost. We think of our warmest sweaters and coats, boots that will keep our feet cozy, fuzzy hats and thick woolen gloves. Winters are lovely, think about the snow and the fun you’re gonna have on it. But, it is also harsh for some people who stay in the coldest temperatures like Alaska.

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Civiconcepts

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

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