Pro Builder

AUGUST 8, 2022

Pro Builder's 2022 Top 100 Products. ibush. Mon, 08/08/2022 - 05:39. Our annual list of the building products that garnered the most reader interest through the year. Pro Builder Staff. In Pro Builder 's annual Top 100 , we round up the 100 building products our readers wanted to know more about during the past year. Whether it's appliances or air conditioning systems, these 100 products and building materials piqued reader interest for a range of reasons. energy efficiency, innovation, style, c

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 11, 2022

When you buy a home, there are a number of factors that go into how much you pay. Market value has a lot more to do with supply and demand than any material factor. This is why a tiny apartment in NYC can cost more than a massive four-bedroom home in a place like Pittsburgh. The ‘actual’ value of your home is sometimes a tiny part of the equation. But what does your home really cost?

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 12, 2022

Payroll is one of those things that starts quite simple. You build your construction business, hire a few employees, and things tick along pretty well. It’s straightforward enough to keep everything in line at first, but what happens to most companies is that they grow! However, having an employee is different than when it’s just you meeting the client, doing the work, and collecting the money.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 12, 2022

Promote to rotator No. Rotator Image. Status of webinar Upcoming. Meeting the demands of quality accounts payable candidates to help grow your business. Thu, 09/29/2022 - 12:00. 1:00 p.m. CDT. Between the “Great Resignation” and the predicted recession, retaining top, skilled talent is more important than ever. But what are accounts payable (AP) professionals looking for in their career?

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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

AUGUST 10, 2022

How Connected Construction Solutions Can Simplify Your Work, Reduce the Typical Project Headaches, and Get You Home in Time for Dinner for a Change.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 12, 2022

LEAN Capital Project Delivery (LEAN CPD) creates a dynamic, collaborative environment in which repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds requirements can consistently be achieved in a quality manner, on-time, on-budget, and in full compliance. Any public sector real property owner can realize the above and reduce waste by 30% to 40% with a bit of leadership and commitment.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 11, 2022

Promote to rotator No. Rotator Image. Status of webinar Featured. How businesses are increasing their value today. Thu, 09/22/2022 - 12:00. 1 p.m. CDT. As companies continue to face challenges unique to the construction industry, business owners must be forever mindful of the functions and factors that keep their business afloat. Join us for a webinar to receive professional insights and to learn how you can sharpen your skill sets in the following areas: Increasing the value of your business.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 10, 2022

The role of a project manager in construction is more critical than ever. Read these tips for effective Project Management in Construction.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 8, 2022

Metal ceilings are architectural ceiling elements made from finished metal plates with designs pressed into them. Metal ceilings can be made from aluminum, steel, or galvanized iron. Metal ceilings add strength to the structure and are highly durable compared to other ceiling materials. Hence, they are widely used for non-residential buildings like offices, hospitals, shopping […].

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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

AUGUST 11, 2022

Here’s a concise list of requirements for a successful JOC Program. Competitive solicitation for professional JOC contractors based upon performance and technical ability. Selection of multiple JOC contractors with proven performance and expertise. Published unit price book that is locally researched and regularly updated (no use of location or economic factors).

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 11, 2022

Producer Owned Beef plans facility in Amarillo; Kroger opens Customer Fulfillment Center in Dallas; Synthica Energy to build food waste-powered renewable natural gas facility in San Antonio.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 8, 2022

How UK Housebuilders are Using Field View to Help With Part L Compliance.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 9, 2022

A high rate of evaporation from the concrete surface leads to quality, durability, and potential strength-related issues. Plastic shrinkage cracks are highly likely to occur if the evaporation rate is higher than 1 Kg/m2/hour. Therefore, appropriate actions to slow down evaporation are necessary if it exceeds 0.5 Kg/m2/hour. It is found that the evaporation rate […].

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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

AUGUST 11, 2022

Learning about Job Order Contracting? What is Job Order Contracting (JOC) ? JOC is both a procurement mechanism and a project delivery method. When designed and managed properly, JOC integrates planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and teams under a consistent programmatic workflow. In terms of procurement JOC is bid indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract between a facility owner and a professional JOC construction contractor.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 12, 2022

The Pain of Ignoring Change—Consequences for Your Business. ibush. Fri, 08/12/2022 - 08:00. Awhile back I was riding my mountain bike on one of the many beautiful trails we have here in Michigan, one I had trekked many times and on which I knew what was around every corner. My confidence was high and so was my speed. . Because I was so comfortable, I let my guard down for a split second and quickly found myself laying in a pile of leaves, and likely some poison ivy.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 11, 2022

For several years, the world has been completely disrupted, and many in-person events have been canceled or postponed. We’re happy to tell you that Autodesk University is back in action and will be hosted in-person this year live in New Orleans. . September 27-29, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and gain crucial knowledge about the construction industry with professionals and experts ready to give you the industry insights you need at Autodesk University 2022.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 12, 2022

Early-age cracking is observed during the first seven days after concrete pouring. However, such cracks may also take more than a week to be visible in reinforced concrete slabs. Therefore, cracks appearing within 60 days after the concrete placement are considered early-age cracks. The early-age cracks do not cause structural failure in concrete if the […].

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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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Work Gearz

AUGUST 10, 2022

There is not much difference between a work boot and a motorcycle boot, as what we look for in a solid pair of boots is safety and comfort. And both work and motorcycle boot provides us that.  However, there are considerable differences between the two and that is why they are employed for different activities.  The most noticeable difference between a work boot and a motorcycle boot is the extra padding in the toe designed in motorcycle boots to protect it.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 12, 2022

Incentives Won’t Be Enough to Keep Buyers in the Game as Housing Shortage Grows. ldeakins. Fri, 08/12/2022 - 09:36. Builders are offering incentives to prospective buyers to hold on to what little demand remains, but as supply drops and housing costs grow, sales continue to slow. The mid-pandemic housing boom is coming to an end, and rather than raising their budgets, entering into home lotteries, or adding their names to waitlists, buyers are canceling orders, pulling out of purchases, and wait

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 8, 2022

As part of our new “Have You Tried” blog series, each month, we are highlighting one of our recently released features within our Autodesk Construction Cloud portfolio that may have flown under your radar. Whether you’ve started using them or not, all the features highlighted in this series have the same things in common: they will improve your user experience and enhance productivity for your team.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 11, 2022

Mitigating early-age cracks in concrete structures is critical for sufficient durability, avoiding possible strength reduction, and reducing maintenance costs. Not only do early-age cracks diminish the aesthetic appearance of a building, but also make occupants uncomfortable and affect the contractor’s reputation. Therefore, suitable measures should be implemented to reduce or eliminate early-age crack development.

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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

AUGUST 8, 2022

Metro areas and cities of all sizes are recognized for attracting and retaining businesses from numerous industry sectors in Business Facilities' 2022 Metro Rankings Report.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 9, 2022

Homebuyers Brace for Big Changes Ahead as Inventory Climbs and Sellers Slash Prices. ldeakins. Tue, 08/09/2022 - 10:15. The housing market is cooling down after years of consistent growth. Here's what that might mean for prospective buyers. While some prospective buyers are making a much-awaited return to the real estate market after a record-setting 30.7% gain in active listings and a sharp rise in the number of for-sale homes with price reductions, others are keeping tabs on an ever-growing me

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2022

The construction industry has seen impressive growth over the last several decades, and with that growth has come major opportunities for those who want to take advantage of them. From getting involved in small builds to working with small businesses, there are opportunities for people to try new roles and experiences to find their niche in the industry.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 10, 2022

Controlled low-strength material (CLSM) is a self-consolidating cementing material used primarily as an alternative to compacted fill (ACI 229R). It is intended to result in a compressive strength of 1200 psi or less. CLSM mixture usually consists of water, portland cement, fly ash or similar products, fine aggregates, coarse aggregate, or both. The material is […].

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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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Natural Building

AUGUST 12, 2022

Christopher Alexander, architect, academic and writer, died 17 March 2022; he was 85 years old. Christopher saw buildings and cities as living frameworks for human beings. He sought “to provide a complete working alternative to our present ideas about architecture, building and planning”. Like many critics of postwar reconstruction, he saw much that was destructive of community and incapable of elevating the human spirit, and set about a systematic approach to making buildings in which people co

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 7, 2022

Multifamily Rental: Big House, Big Impact in Texas. ldeakins. Sun, 08/07/2022 - 02:16. At Hermosa Village near Austin, Texas, modern farmhouse-style apartment buildings and a creative amenities package breathe fresh life into high-density multifamily rentals . Rich Binsacca, Editorial Director. Anyone can just put buildings on a site. We like to try to create a true neighborhood feel with every site plan and project we design.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 8, 2022

The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) recently approved projects including business expansions in Zeeland, Detroit, and Sterling Heights; community revitalization projects in Lansing.

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