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Frosty the Jobsite

Construction Business Owner

Frosty the Jobsite. Alex Headley. Fri, 11/12/2021 - 15:00. Old Man Winter is right around the corner and with him comes dropping temperatures and frigid winds. Any contractor who is called upon to press on in the face of adverse winter conditions should know the importance of listening to your body when it’s trying to communicate to you that it is cold.

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Is Your Construction Technology Optimal For Your Future Growth?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

New report shows construction executives and frontline employees may not agree on tech stack capabilities.

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Laminar Flow and Turbulent Flow

The Constructor

A fluid flowing through a closed channel such as pipe or between two flat plates is either laminar flow or turbulent flow, depending on the velocity,

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How To Choose The Best Construction Design Software

Construction Marketing

Building a house or an office from scratch is not as easy as it seems. If you don’t have the right experience and professional teams, the chances of failure are higher than success. . In your business, you need the best construction software that you can get. But here is the somewhat tricky part, you’re not just choosing your software and its functions based on where you are as a business now.

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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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Understanding Risk on the Road

Construction Business Owner

Understanding Risk on the Road. Alex Headley. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 07:30. As much as you’d like to assume safety is always top of mind in the construction industry, it’s important not to take anything for granted. Because of the construction industry’s variable nature — transporting various types of cargo, traveling unfamiliar routes, driving under challenging road conditions and using different vehicles — construction fleets are uniquely prone to vehicular accidents.

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Concrete Staining: Types, Procedure, and Advantages

The Constructor

Concrete staining is a quick and inexpensive technique used to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the concrete surface. It is a type of flooring.

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OSHA releases COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)

Safety Services Company

News: OSHA released an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on protecting employees from the Covid-19 virus. What is an ETS? ETS stands for Emergency Temporary Standard and takes effect rather quickly. OSHA attempts to make clear what organizations are affected by an ETS. Additionally, an ETS generally applies to state OSHA organizations as well. Why was it issued?

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Chip Shortage Brings Fleet Frustrations

Construction Business Owner

Chip Shortage Brings Fleet Frustrations. Alex Headley. Tue, 11/09/2021 - 07:30. Businesses of all sizes and across multiple industries are facing challenges brought on by a global shortage of semiconductor chips. This shortage is impacting new trucks and fleet vehicles, making it harder to find and more expensive to upgrade a commercial fleet — which makes maintaining existing vehicles more important than ever.

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How European Technology Can Benefit U.S. Builders 

Pro Builder

How European Technology Can Benefit U.S. Builders . mbeirne. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 11:15. New technology promises more efficient, healthy buildings through innovation and data collection. Don Neff. The U.S. home building industry is experiencing a dramatic renaissance of innovation, resulting from concurrent revolutions in digital data capture and green building practices that have accelerated with the COVID-19 pandemic to more widespread adoption of new technology. .

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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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What are Wood-Plastic Composites (WPCs)?

The Constructor

Wood-plastic composites (WPCs) are composite materials formed by combining wood-based elements and plastic fibers. WPCs can be manufactured entirely.

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How To Get Your Life Back In A Seven-Day-A-Week Construction Business

Contractor Bookkeeping

Construction business owners already have a time-consuming and challenging job running their business. If their business is open five days a week, they usually need the weekend to catch up on paperwork, pay bills and manage any tasks they didn't get to during the week. For those with a seven-day-a-week business, there's even less time off. They often feel the need to be onsite whenever the company is open to deal with unanticipated issues, help the staff out, and ensure all tasks are completed.

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Risk on the Road

Construction Business Owner

Risk on the Road. Alex Headley. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 07:30. As much as you’d like to assume safety is always top of mind in the construction industry, it’s important not to take anything for granted. Because of the construction industry’s variable nature — transporting various types of cargo, traveling unfamiliar routes, driving under challenging road conditions and using different vehicles — construction fleets are uniquely prone to vehicular accidents.

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5 Insulation Products for a More Energy-Efficient Home 

Pro Builder

5 Insulation Products for a More Energy-Efficient Home . ibush. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 07:00. When it comes to home insulation products, much of the focus today relates to an increasing demand for energy efficiency and sustainability, taking into consideration the product’s global warming potential (GWP) and ozone depletion potential (ODP). Selecting insulation is a process, one in which home builders must weigh a variety of factors, from climate and the material's insulating ability ( R-value ) to c

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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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7 Marketing Strategies To Promote Your Construction Business

The Constructor

If you are in the construction business and want to promote your company, you need the best marketing strategies available. Doesn’t matter if you.

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Amazon Web Services To Create 950 Jobs In Calgary

Business Facilities

AWS has already broken ground on the $3.5 billion Data Center Region in Alberta, which will be one of two in Canada. The post Amazon Web Services To Create 950 Jobs In Calgary appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Classification of Roads | What Is Road | Types of Roads In India | Classification of Roads In India

Civiconcepts

What Is Road? A road could be a wide way leading from one place to a different place, typically one with a usually prepared surface which vehicles can use. The … Classification of Roads | What Is Road | Types of Roads In India | Classification of Roads In India Read More ».

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What Remote Work Might Mean for the Future of Cities, Neighborhoods, and Households

Pro Builder

What Remote Work Might Mean for the Future of Cities, Neighborhoods, and Households. ldeakins. Wed, 11/10/2021 - 10:32. How remote work is leading more professionals to find new homes. . The ability of more office workers and employers to work from home could reshape housing demand in cities and suburbs away from employment hubs. Increased remote work is causing more people to move further away from their offices, driving up demand in suburban neighborhoods as well as in vacant city spaces left

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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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5 Hiring Tips for Contractors: Finding and Keeping Great People!

A David Creation

Taking a closer look at your hiring strategy as we enter the winter months, maybe planning ahead for spring? Good move! I know that this is typically a season when contractors back off of hiring a bit, especially with all the economic unknowns. It’d be nice to be able to predict the future, but that’s not really an option at this point… My best recommendation is to stay optimistic and have a backup plan, including a plan for hiring.

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Remington Firearms Investing $100M In New Georgia Global HQ

Business Facilities

RemArms will create 856 jobs at its new headquarters, advanced manufacturing facility, and R&D center in LaGrange, GA. The post Remington Firearms Investing $100M In New Georgia Global HQ appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Giant Virginia Offshore Wind Project Makes Five Key Construction Awards

ENR Construction

Owner Dominion Energy reports project cost up $2B to nearly $10B, citing commodity price hikes, and power transmission route changes, but ratepayer cost impact stays within approved range.

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Smarten the Design Center Experience

Pro Builder

Smarten the Design Center Experience. kcichowicz. Thu, 11/11/2021 - 13:36. Case Study Image. When a customer enters the Tuskes Home Design Studio in Bethlehem, PA., they are welcomed by a wide array of displays that leave nothing, yet everything, to the imagination. From countertops and bathroom tile to fixtures and lighting control, the Tuskes Home Design Studio offers the latest home design elements supported by a professional design staff who assist customers every step of the way as they cre

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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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Food Drive Brings in $35,000 for Vermont Foodbank

PC Construction

We celebrated Employee Ownership Month during October by banding together with a team of Vermont employee-owned companies to give back to the community. Together, we raised nearly $35,000 for the Vermont Foodbank and donated hundreds. The post Food Drive Brings in $35,000 for Vermont Foodbank first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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Toyota To Invest $240M In West Virginia

Business Facilities

Toyota West Virginia (TMMWV) investment will bring a new, dedicated line of hybrid transaxles to Putnam County, WV. The post Toyota To Invest $240M In West Virginia appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Dragados-OHL Team Picked to Execute $2.2B Md. Purple Line Reboot

ENR Construction

Spain-based firms anticipate reaching commercial and financial close on contract for reconstituted P3 project completion in February, with full-scale construction set to begin soon after.

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How ‘Cool Roofs’ Can Reduce Heat in Cities

Pro Builder

How ‘Cool Roofs’ Can Reduce Heat in Cities. ldeakins. Thu, 11/11/2021 - 10:17. Reflective roof coatings can provide a small but significant solution in the race against climate change. In cities experiencing extreme heat with cramped building environments, a lack of protective shade, and swarms of traffic producing excess heat and pollution, ‘cool roofs’ could provide a necessary solution.

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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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Infrastructure Investment Bill Passes Congress

Contractor Magazine

Long-awaited, much-debated legislation offers $1.2 trillion to improve roads, bridges and communication, with money dedicated to water infrastructure such as replacing lead pipes.

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Plastic Manufacturer EPC Columbia To Expand Ohio Facility

Business Facilities

EPC Columbia will create 50 new jobs at its Lebanon, OH appliance and automotive part manufacturing facility with a $2.5 million expansion. The post Plastic Manufacturer EPC Columbia To Expand Ohio Facility appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Award of Merit Sports/Entertainment TCU Amphitheater

ENR Construction

The TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis has been a staple of outdoor concerts and events for nearly 20 years. In 2018, the city announced an expansion and awarded the task to Shiel Sexton Co. and Power & Sons Construction. .