Business Facilities
JANUARY 24, 2022
HireAHelper migration study reveals 2021 United States moving trends during another year disrupted by COVID-19. The post Moving Trends: Was 2021 The Year Of The Great Relocation? appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.
The Constructor
JANUARY 23, 2022
Recent data released by the U.S Census Bureau found that sales of new build homes fell 19.4% between June 2019 to June 2020 and June 2020 to June.
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Pro Builder
JANUARY 24, 2022
4 Key Steps Home Builders Can Take To Minimize Lumber Costs in 2022. ldeakins. Mon, 01/24/2022 - 10:17. By ordering efficiently and making the proper preparations, builders can stay one step ahead of fluctuating lumber prices in the new year. Over the course of the pandemic, lumber prices have fluctuated dramatically, prompting builders to take a more proactive approach when ordering building materials in 2022, according to ECI Software Solutions.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 28, 2022
Infrastructure Study Finds Inefficiencies & Opportunities for Design-Build. Alex Headley. Fri, 01/28/2022 - 08:30. Travelers, the second-largest writer of United States commercial property casualty insurance and the largest writer of surety bonds in North America, has released the findings of a new infrastructure study that followed 224 heavy civil construction projects from 2004 to 2020.
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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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 27, 2022
From vaccine mandates to new construction opportunities, these are some of the headlines we were following in January 2022.
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Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 27, 2022
Construction Materials Costs. via 4BT.us – Locally researched detailed unit price cost databases, Lean construction tools and services. The post Construction Material Pricing – Up 23%+ appeared first on 4BT.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 28, 2022
5 Favorites From World of Concrete 2022. Kathy Wells. Fri, 01/28/2022 - 16:10. World of Concrete (WOC) has served the global construction and masonry industries for 47 years — and, every year, its exhibitors bring increasingly impressive tools, equipment and technologies to the thousands of industry players in attendance. The 2022 installment of the trade show was held Jan. 17-20, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, and hosted nearly 37,000 registered professionals at
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 26, 2022
Construction professionals are optimistic about growth in 2022, according to results from a new Viewpoint Network Survey.
The Constructor
JANUARY 22, 2022
A wing wall is a structural member located at the end of a bridge structure. When it is constructed integrally with the abutment, it is termed as.
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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.
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 22, 2022
LEAN Job Order Contacting provides tangible benefits over both traditional JOC implementation and repair, renovation, and maintenance practices. Public sector facilities management and procurement professionals face significant challenges as the pressure to “do more with less” continues to mount. Solutions must be simple to use, compliant, and provide measurable gains in productivity.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 24, 2022
Proactively Meeting Projected Growth With Community Outreach. Alex Headley. Mon, 01/24/2022 - 08:10. The skilled labor shortage is nothing new for construction, but as that issue expands to other industries — compounded by supply issues — contractors must look for ways to proactively tackle the shortage and shore up not only their own business plans, but also enrich the industry for the future.
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 28, 2022
Problems with your home’s plumbing system may seem relatively insignificant at first, but it’s very easy for them to quickly spiral beyond your control. For this reason, it is absolutely crucial that you are able to recognize some of the most common warning signs that your home may be indicating an issue with the plumbing. With that said, here’s our list of the top 10 signs your home may have a plumbing problem and how to deal with it before a minor issue becomes a major plumbing emergency. 1.
The Constructor
JANUARY 22, 2022
If there is a fire, there is bound to be some smoke. The combination of these two can lead to severe property destruction. Ruins can be in the likes.
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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?
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 26, 2022
“Some changes are so slow that you don’t notice, others are so fast that they don’t notice you”. Ashleigh Brilliant. LEAN Construction Delivery and supporting cloud-based technology is gradually transforming how we do business on a day-to-day basis. Change your relationships. Change how you create, share, & reuse information. Change your outcomes.
Business Facilities
JANUARY 24, 2022
GM will renovate its Western New York Lockport Components plant, where it will manufacture electric motor components for electric trucks and SUVs. . The post General Motors Will Invest $154M In New York Electric Motor Facility Upgrade appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 24, 2022
If you, as an employer, have 1099 employees on your staff from time to time, you may be wondering whether you are required to provide health insurance to them. While you are not legally obligated to offer health plans to these workers, you can still choose to. What is a 1099 Employee? The phrase “1099 employee” generally describes people that act as independent contractors or are “self-employed.
Pro Builder
JANUARY 28, 2022
Climate Cooling Technologies Put To the Test Against Deadly Phoenix Temperatures. ldeakins. Fri, 01/28/2022 - 10:19. Phoenix is notorious for its hot desert climate, but peaking summer temperatures offer a harrowing glimpse into the future of climate change in Arizona’s capital city. In 2020, extreme heat accounted for nearly 200 deaths in Phoenix during its hottest summer on record with 53 days topping 110°F, according to The Guardian.
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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.
Civiconcepts
JANUARY 28, 2022
The roof is an essential part of the building envelop it is covering the topmost portion of the house or building and the roof is supported on the wall of … 20 Parts of Roof | Parts Terminology | Roof Diagram | Roof Structure Diagram | Roof Parts Name Read More ».
Business Facilities
JANUARY 27, 2022
Illinois once again topped the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) annual ranking of the Top 10 States for LEED in 2021, demonstrating leadership in green building. The post Illinois Led U.S. Green Building Council’s Top 10 States For LEED In 2021 appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.
Learn Civil Engineering
JANUARY 24, 2022
What is a Carpet Area? The carpet area is the area between wall to wall. Here the thickness of the wall doesn’t include because as mentioned it is the distance between wall to wall. A carpet area can be simply understood as the area in a room or hall on which a carpet can be […].
Pro Builder
JANUARY 25, 2022
Housing's Incremental Innovation Path. rbinsacca. Tue, 01/25/2022 - 02:01. Claims that the U.S. housing industry is not innovative are, in a word, crap. Or, at best, misguided. And that’s coming from someone who has, through these pages and other channels, championed innovation as a necessary element of operational improvement and business sustainability for builders.
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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!
Civiconcepts
JANUARY 28, 2022
What Is Marble? Marble is precipitate from limestone and dolomite; it is irregularly coloured by impurities and used especially in architecture and sculpture. Marble floor tiles are used for exterior and interior flooring applications. The marble price depends on its pattern and colours like red, black, white mottled, … Marble Price 2022 | Marble Cost | Marble Rate | Marble Stone Price | Marble Rate Per Square Feet Read More ».
Business Facilities
JANUARY 25, 2022
GM project will create 4,000 and retain 1,000 jobs, and includes converting GM Orion Township assembly plant to build full-size EV pickups; building Ultium’s 3rd US battery cell plant in Lansing. The post Historic $7B General Motors Investment To Create EV Future In Michigan appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JANUARY 28, 2022
Every manager has habits that make them effective. Managing contractors doesn't just mean scheduling them and making sure they're progressing on the project, but also knowing how to address workplace matters proactively - for one, the growing generational differences among their peers to communicate effectively and boost productivity. These days, it's inevitable that a diverse group of older and younger workers cross paths in the construction industry.
Pro Builder
JANUARY 25, 2022
NAR Report Shows Fewer Buyers Waiving Appraisal, Inspection Contract Contingencies. ldeakins. Tue, 01/25/2022 - 10:08. Buyers are making sure they get their money's worth, and as a result, fewer are waiving appraisal and inspection contract contingencies into the start of 2022 . In a fast-selling market with limited inventory, buyers tested out new strategies to outbid other buyers, such as waiving inspection and appraisal contract contingencies, making higher down payments, and competing with a
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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!
Civiconcepts
JANUARY 27, 2022
What Is Eyebrow Window? Eyebrow window is a name suggest, as a shape of the window is long in a lengthwise direction and curved up in the top direction, means … Eyebrow Window | Function, Installation, Location and Size Read More ».
Business Facilities
JANUARY 27, 2022
Boom Supersonic will manufacture its new supersonic passenger aircraft, Overture, at Piedmont Triad International Airport, creating more than 1,750 jobs. The post Boom Supersonic Chooses North Carolina For New Manufacturing Plant appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.
Natural Building
JANUARY 22, 2022
On 50 scenic acres in Carson, New Mexico, sits the Veterans Off-Grid (VOG) property — a nonprofit organization founded by Ryan Timmermans, whose mission is to restore a sense of purpose, community, sustainability, and peace to veterans in need. U.S. Army Veteran and Veterans Off-Grid founder Ryan Timmermans and volunteer Josh Camp talk about helping vets learn green construction in Carson, New Mexico.
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