Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Optimizing the Project Delivery Process. Alex Headley. Thu, 12/09/2021 - 16:35. Digital transformation may seem like the buzzword of the hour, but its benefits are real, especially in sectors with high-dollar projects and multiple stakeholders. In the construction industry, building information modeling (BIM) plays a central role in leveraging data from both building models and company processes to dramatically improve decision-making capabilities, establish more efficient workflows and reduce d

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 7, 2021

A house is built to protect the people in it. In design and construction, every corner built plays a significant role. The roof, in this case, completes the shelter as it covers and protects the whole house and people living in it. If you’re looking for roofing materials for your current or future house, then the choice of materials can differentiate between a good and a bad home.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Trimble Viewpoint makes year-end processing easy for its clients.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Innovative construction capital delivery for public sector owners can consistently enable quality, on-time, on-budget and fully compliant repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new build outcomes. Enhancements to locally researched construction cost data and the integration with robust, proven LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes, support by collaborative cloud technology enable any public sector owner to deploy efficient, streamlined capabilities with complet

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The Automation Transformation. Alex Headley. Tue, 12/07/2021 - 08:20. From excavators that can automatically dig to depth, to trucks that drive themselves, machine control technology is revolutionizing the construction industry. Machine control hardware and software solutions were developed to determine a machine’s current position on the earth and compare it with the desired design surface.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 5, 2021

I am excited to be presenting a fast paced and fun one hour virtual program, “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. Potable water use reduction may be the most important ESG factor. It is widely accepted that a person can only survive without water for 3 days.

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 10, 2021

A destination for co-creation, CoCREATE Stamford will merge innovation, education and inspiration, and bring small appliances manufacturing back to Connecticut. The post GE Appliances Launches Imaginative New Co-Creation Center In Connecticut appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Low-Cost Fire Protection For New Home Building/Remodeling. mbeirne. Thu, 12/09/2021 - 14:28. Each year 25,000 electrical fires occur in the U.S. killing hundreds, injuring thousands and resulting in more than $1 billion in property damage, according to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). . Home builders, electrical manufacturers and fire safety experts are on the front line in implementing solutions that can avoid costly damage and prevent injuries and deaths.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Breakwater is the artificial protective barrier constructed to enclose harbors and to keep the harbor waters undisturbed by the effect of heavy and.

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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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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Risk assessments are absolutely integral to implementing safety at the workplace. Simply put, risk assessments are when you analyze your next series of steps in order to evaluate the safest course of action to address the task at hand. So, how can you develop a suite of risk assessment and mitigation procedures and implement them at your workplace? In this episode, Darrin Anderson , Environmental Health, Safety, and Security Manager at Nesher Pharmaceuticals (USA) LLC , shares his advice for bui

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Submissions will be accepted for Business Facilities’ 2021 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards until December 14, 2021. Awards will be featured in the January/February 2022 issue of Business Facilities. The post 2021 Deal Of The Year Entry Deadline Extended To Dec. 14! appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Pet Owners Are Switching Out Their Dog Houses for Elaborate Puppy Palaces. ldeakins. Mon, 12/06/2021 - 16:33. Why more homeowners are remodeling to give their pets private rooms fit for MTV cribs. Pet owner shopping in the United States is expected to surpass $109 billion in 2021 after an increase in pet owners during the pandemic, and more homeowners aren’t just stopping at adoption.

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Civiconcepts

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Your home is probably the most valuable investment you can make. That’s why it pays to cover. However, it’s wise to learn to recognize the 8 common signs of foundation … 10 Signs of Foundation Issues | 10 | House Foundation Problems | Foundation Damages Signs Read More ».

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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?

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Severely deteriorated cast stone unit designated for replacement—deterioration of this unit is largely related to corrosion of mild steel reinforcement due to insufficient cover. Photos by Travis Altsman, AIA. Although sometimes characterized as stone, cast stone is in fact a highly refined architectural precast concrete. Cast stone became popular in the United States and Canada in the late 19 th century, with the rapid development of the Portland cement and concrete industries.

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Over the next year, 53% of executives don't intend to decrease their office size, 10% plan to increase their space, 25% are undecided, and only 12% will downsize. The post Majority Of U.S. Executives Don’t Plan To Downsize Office Space appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Cracking the Code of Drywall Cracks. mbeirne. Wed, 12/08/2021 - 06:00. A home's constant movement can wreak havoc on gypsum wallboard unless you take these steps with your framing components. Graham Davis. From the moment you frame a house to the day it’s torn down it will be in perpetual movement. Wind, seismic and live loads, and changes in temperature and humidity all contribute, causing cracks, bows, nail pops, and squeaks.

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Civiconcepts

DECEMBER 7, 2021

What Are Tiling Tools? The tools and equipment used for tiling work or flooring work are called “Tiling Tools” Equipment for tiling, like any tools, might be costly, but they … 28 Tiling Tools Used In Flooring Work | Tools for Tiling | Tools For Tile Work Read More ».

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Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Hiring Vs. Outsourcing. Are you thinking of hiring a bookkeeper? After reading this, you may think it is not as good an idea as it seems. In addition to the costs of advertising, reading many fiction stories (resumes), interviewing candidates (like a brand new car on the showroom floor), job-seekers are the best they will ever be during the interview.

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The $200 million facility in Sachse, TX will be first to use Evolve’s innovative PlasmaCap EBA® technology to produce plasma-derived therapeutics. The post Evolve Biologics Creating 300 Jobs In Texas At First Manufacturing Facility appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Realtor.com Lists 10 Hottest Real Estate Markets for 2022. ldeakins. Wed, 12/08/2021 - 09:58. Why more buyers are fleeing major cities to settle in the Midwest. The nation’s top markets in 2022 are mostly growing business and tech hubs that offer affordability and more job opportunities away from the coast. Many remote workers flocked to cheaper residential areas to escape city life in 2021, and more are expected to relocate in 2022.

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Civiconcepts

DECEMBER 7, 2021

What Is Rebar Size and Rebar Diamters? The Rebars are steel reinforcement bars that are used with concrete to improve the tensile strength of concrete. Because, it is a known … What Is Rebar Sizes and Diameter | Rebar Sizes | Rebar Diameter | Rebar Size Chart | 3 Rebar Diamter | 4 Rebar Diameter | 5 Rebar Diameter | 6 Rebar Diameter 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!

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Anirban Basu, chief economist for Associated Builders and Contractors and CEO of consulting firm Sage Policy Group, expects projects from the new infrastructure package to be released in next year's third and fourth quarters.

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Canada-based quartz supplier Sinova Global will invest $150 million to establish manufacturing operations in Tennessee; will create 140 jobs. The post Sinova Global To Establish Silicon Metal Refining Plant In Tennessee appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Lumber Prices Double After Summer Lows—Here’s Why. ldeakins. Mon, 12/06/2021 - 09:57. Softwood lumber is a hot commodity in the residential construction industry, but a slew of supply challenges are driving up prices. Lumber prices are on the rise once again, hitting a six-month high of $930 per thousand board feet with high demand from a hot housing market, according to Insider.

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PC Construction

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The PC team is well underway with construction for Southwestern Vermont Health Care’s (SVHC) emergency department modernization project in Bennington, Vermont. On November 18, the former Lodge was demolished to make room for the reconfigured. The post Construction Underway for SVHC Emergency Department Modernization first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Because of its sensitive location near the Prime Minister’s office, this river improvement and public greenspace project in the Ethiopian capital had to forgo typical stone blasting in favor of specialized large-scale earth blasting and excavation to remove 210,000 cu m of stone to develop key areas of the park.

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The new facility in Northeast Opelika Industrial Park will produce carbon fiber-wrapped, high-pressure storage tanks. The post Alabama: Hanwha Cimarron Puts $130 Million Plant In Opelika appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Declining Unemployment Rates Suggest Economic Recovery Despite Lingering Labor Shortage. ldeakins. Mon, 12/06/2021 - 16:29. The construction industry is actively hiring and recruiting, but many more new workers are needed to increase housing supply. The national unemployment rate dropped four basis points to 4.2% for the month of November with the creation of around 210,000 new jobs, MPA reports.

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