Pro Builder

OCTOBER 3, 2022

20-Year High Mortgage Rates Won’t Crash the Housing Market—Here’s Why. ldeakins. Mon, 10/03/2022 - 09:59. Elevated borrowing costs are sidelining a growing share of prospective buyers, but today's market players are better protected than they were during the Great Recession over a decade ago. Mortgage rates briefly surged to a 20-year high last week, and as more prospective buyers are priced out of home purchases, economists warn that the housing market may be headed full speed ahead toward a re

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 4, 2022

6 Tips for Minimizing the Impact of Rising Fuel Prices. ccapoccia. Tue, 10/04/2022 - 09:02. No one in the construction industry needs to be made aware of rising diesel prices over the past year. They’ve felt the pain. Through the first week in July, the average price of diesel fuel was nearly 70% higher than the year prior. There’s no single magic bullet to reduce fuel costs, improve fuel efficiency or help you navigate through these unprecedented times; however, a group of strategies can certai

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Let me start by saying it's good if you have competition. Indeed, competition pushes you to be innovative. It also means there's an established community for your services. If no one else is offering the service, there's a chance there's no market for it. But, have you always wondered how a small construction company like yours could stand out from the crowd and its competitors?

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Civiconcepts

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Post–tensioning is a method of reinforcing concrete in a slab and beam. Post-tensioning is a form of prestressing. In post tension slab tendons are prestressing steel wires inside plastic ducts … What Is Post Tension Slab | Post Tension Concrete Slab | Best PT Slab Construction Method | Post Tensioned Concrete Slab Read More ».

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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.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 6, 2022

How to Keep Your Construction Workers Happy and Healthy.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Nonresidential construction DOWN decreased 0.4% in August. Largest declines in Highway/street, Water supply and Public Safety. Other sectors down include – Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Office, Manufacturing, and Power. Rising costs of financing and delivering construction services put brakes on nonresidential construction. Now, more than ever, robust, efficient LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery methods need to be deployed.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Pumping lightweight aggregate concrete is challenging due to the high water absorption of the aggregate in it which results in issues such as segregation, slump loss, inconsistent mix, etc. Therefore, engineers and contractors should consider appropriate strategies to overcome problems associated with pumping lightweight aggregate concrete. ACI 213R-03 recommends several measures to improve the pumpability […].

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The labor shortage is no match for forward-thinking contractors with the right technologies and workforce mindset. See why they're planning ahead.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 4, 2022

July 2022 Construction Industry Stats. ccapoccia. Tue, 10/04/2022 - 09:47. The Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics each month from several sources, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau, to give you a better understanding of the current state of affairs for the construction industry.

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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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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Public sector facilities stewardship has traditionally received poor grades. The fundamental reason the assumptions most public sector professionals have are incorrect when it comes to life-cycle management of the built environment. Assumptions drive what information is collected, how it is collected, how information is analyzed, and what conclusions result, and subsequent actions taken.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Distress of concrete refers to the deterioration and decomposition of concrete caused by environmental conditions, autogenous internal influences, and exposure to operation services and testing. Concrete may suffer from several types of distresses, such as delamination, chalking, crack, and flaking, that must be accurately described and identified in the visual inspection report.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 7, 2022

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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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 4, 2022

10 Tips to Keep Your Trailers in Top Condition. ccapoccia. Tue, 10/04/2022 - 09:37. It’s only natural to want an easier solution for efficiency-draining tasks like maintenance. Heavy-haul trailers trek thousands of miles during their service lives and encounter many challenges — from rocks and ruts to bumps and jolts, no trailer gets out unscathed. Still, the rewards that come with a well-honed trailer maintenance routine — increased safety, more productivity, longer service life and better retu

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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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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Principles of Sustainable Construction. sustainable design. Materials. Transport. Water. Energy. Waste. durability. energy efficiency. waste reduction. indoor air quality. water conservation. sustainable building materials. Timber instead of steel. Concrete reinforced with natural fibers. Geo-textiles made from crops. Straw bales. Materials that are accredited as being responsibility sourced.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 7, 2022

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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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 7, 2022

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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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Reduce, Reuse, Revitalize. ccapoccia. Tue, 10/04/2022 - 08:38. What was once a bustling and thriving area of Birmingham, Alabama, eventually became an economic blight, including the former Carraway Methodist Medical Center. That’s all changing now, thanks to a developer and a demolition contractor. Established in 1908, the hospital was formerly a Level 1 trauma center.

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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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Civiconcepts

OCTOBER 7, 2022

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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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 5, 2022

2023 National Housing Quality Award Winners: A Commitment to Excellence. ldeakins. Wed, 10/05/2022 - 20:50. The 2023 National Housing Quality Award recognizes two exceptional home builders for their continued quest for operational mastery. Michele Lerner. In the housing industry, terms such as “excellence” and “quality” are often bandied about too casually to build any real consumer confidence.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Construction jobsites are complicated places. There are several moving parts and unforeseeable challenges at any given time. Project leaders must be skilled at absorbing new information and making informed decisions quickly. . Our research with FMI found that 75% of construction professionals expressed a strong demand for rapid decision-making in the field.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Promote to rotator No. Rotator Image. Status of webinar Upcoming. Tips for accelerating your path to success. Thu, 10/20/2022 - 12:00. 1:00 p.m. CDT. Outdated processes can cost you in more ways than one. Every minute field crews and supervisors spend on paperwork or manual workflows is a minute that could be spent elsewhere. Giving your team a faster, easier way to complete crucial activities like project updates, production tracking, and safety documentation means they can stay focused on what

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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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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Jenny Massey, Sikich; Linda Burns, Wadley-Donovan-Gutshaw Consulting; and John Boyd, Jr., The Boyd Company will share their experiences navigating the shifting site selection landscape for emerging industries.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Fed Economist Forecasts Uptick in Single-Family Construction. ldeakins. Thu, 10/06/2022 - 10:24. The housing market may be slowing, but senior economist Jordan Rappaport predicts an upcoming surge in single-family home building . The housing market may be headed straight for a post-pandemic downturn, but according to Jordan Rappaport, a senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, an uptick in single-family home building could soon follow.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Construction companies juggle many different risks and responsibilities as they strive to grow their businesses, or simply survive in an uncertain economy. As such, it is essential to understand your complete financial picture to succeed. By monitoring and managing your working capital and cash flow, you’ll know with confidence if you have the ability to bid on and complete new projects, while being prepared to afford labor, materials , and general expenses knowing it could be 60 to 90 days befo

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Finding the Perfect ‘Career 2.0’. ccapoccia. Tue, 10/04/2022 - 09:23. Why did a former up-and-comer at an aerospace engineering company pull his head out of the clouds and pursue a career in excavation? The answer is, maybe unsurprisingly, quite straightforward: “I love getting into my machines and digging in dirt,” said Dwight Messick.

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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!

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The construction sites have resumed, the summer period is over, and it’s time to focus on the next deadlines. To help you get back to work, LB Aproplan has new features for you: copy your project as a template, cancel pending report generation or filter your form templates, here is your quarterly wrap-up! . Save time & clicks: copy your project!

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Branka Minic’s Plan to Build and Retain a Talented Workforce. ldeakins. Tue, 10/04/2022 - 09:00. As CEO of the Building Talent Foundation, Branka Minic is committed to finding replicable solutions to strengthen the residential construction workforce through training programs and career guidance resources. Layne Deakins. Branka Minic. CEO. Building Talent Foundation Branka Minic’s first glimpse into the world of construction was her grandfather’s family business in Europe, one which, as a woman,

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 5, 2022

“The heart of every construction project is collaboration,” said Jim Lynch, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Autodesk Construction Solutions in last week’s Construction Session at Autodesk University. . No two projects are the same, but if there’s one thing we know to be true, it’s that construction teams who work well together produce better outcomes.

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