The Constructor

JULY 19, 2021

Artificial intelligence is proving to help overcome major challenges faced by construction managers but it is still in the initial stages.

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BD+C

JULY 22, 2021

Health systems face unique challenges in balancing aging buildings with the desire to install the most advanced treatment technology. The impact of the pandemic on capital budgets also makes new construction less likely. Despite this, providing advanced care in modern settings remains a priority. In balancing these realities, our team has found creative ways for providers to expand facilities and enhance care—all while remaining in the same footprint.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 23, 2021

Your Claim Has Been Denied. Alex Headley. Fri, 07/23/2021 - 09:30. If your construction business has suffered a financial loss due to damage, accident, crime or liability, the last thing you want to hear is that your claim is. not covered. To significantly reduce the chances of this occurring, consider the following tips for ensuring you have the right insurance partner and coverage to meet your business needs. . 1.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 21, 2021

Want to better understand your construction projects' financial health? The secret is timely, accurate work-in-progress (WIP) reporting.

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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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The Constructor

JULY 18, 2021

The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) has approved the use of a plastic roads additive developed by Scottish company MacRebur. The product is.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 19, 2021

9 Stories of Project Versatility. Alex Headley. Mon, 07/19/2021 - 07:30. Finding the right attachment to do a job better or more efficiently can give your company a competitive advantage. And you may be able to expand your company’s services by adding attachments to your fleet. The following are stories of entrepreneurs who have successfully used attachments to gain an edge over competitors. . 1.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 18, 2021

The State of Delaware and E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, The Chemours Company, DuPont de Nemours, Inc. and Corteva, Inc. (all “DuPont” related companies), businesses having operated in the State for more than 200 years, announced a sweeping settlement agreement last week. Under the settlement agreement, the DuPont agreed to pay $50 million for environmental restoration, improvement, sampling and analysis, community environmental justice and equity grants, and other natural resource needs.

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The Constructor

JULY 22, 2021

A general contractor’s license is basically a permit that authorizes you to carry out construction works such as foundation, framing, plumbing,

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 22, 2021

Rummel Construction’s Andy Gagliardi talks with Viewpoint about how digitizing HR workflows removes employee management headaches.

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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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Business Facilities

JULY 19, 2021

ProAmpac's Collaboration & Innovation Center in Rochester, NY houses product development, rapid sample prototyping and evaluation of new packaging, as well as a training hub for customers and employees. - Read: ProAmpac Opens Global Collaboration & Innovation Center at BusinessFacilities.com.

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BD+C

JULY 19, 2021

Less than 1% of new building projects are assessed to determine their carbon footprint, according to a new report by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. The report cites a lack of information on embodied emissions as a key barrier. The overcome this challenge, the report calls for more data sharing, more collaboration, and increased transparency on embodied carbon and other data critical to calculating the carbon footprint of new buildings.

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The Constructor

JULY 20, 2021

A general contractor’s license is one of several contractor licenses issued by the Arkansas State Licensing Board. These special licenses are needed.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 23, 2021

Randalism: A Partnership is the only ship designed to sink. However, we understand your preference, so I would like to talk about it in this blog post. Joint ventures are a bit like change orders. They can be an incredible opportunity to make or lose much money very quickly. Almost as quick as betting money on a roulette wheel in a casino. Joint Ventures have their own accounting rules.

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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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Business Facilities

JULY 23, 2021

Through their policy makers, communities must create environments that encourage individuals and companies to pursue modernization, and success. - Read: The Importance Of Being Modern at BusinessFacilities.com.

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BD+C

JULY 19, 2021

Sky Pool, a swimmable bridge connecting two buildings in London’s Embassy Gardens development, has completed. The project sits alongside the US Embassy in Nine Elms, London. The nearly 50-foot-long transparent pool connects the buildings ten stories up. Sky Pool was originally conceived as a swimmable aqueduct, but the design process evolved in order to take advantage of the views across London that the space offered. . .

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The Constructor

JULY 17, 2021

The world’s deepest swimming pool, known as Deep Dive Dubai, is set to open to the public on July 28, 2021. Located in the Nad Al Sheba neighborhood.

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Pro Builder

JULY 19, 2021

NAR Study Says Years of Underbuilding to Blame for Housing Shortage. cbroderick. Mon, 07/19/2021 - 09:38. The United States needs anywhere from 5 million to 6.8 million more housing units to meet housing needs, according to a recent study by the National Association of Realtors. Home prices and rents are rising rapidly because of the severe lack of supply, says the Washington Post, and the study says low supply results from years of underbuilding.

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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

JULY 21, 2021

BlueHalo will retain 260 jobs and create an additional 64 jobs at its new 200,000-square-foot Albuquerque, NM campus. - Read: BlueHalo Picks NM For $60M Manufacturing, Research, Tech Complex at BusinessFacilities.com.

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BD+C

JULY 23, 2021

Solaire 8200 Dixon, a 26-story, 403-unit apartment tower in Silver Spring’s Ripley District, has topped out. The building will become the tallest building in Silver Spring and house the area’s first food hall/city market, which will be open to the public.

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The Constructor

JULY 21, 2021

If you are looking to get a general contractor’s license in Florida and are concerned about the basic requirements, you are at the right place. This.

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PC Construction

JULY 20, 2021

PC Construction continued its years-long tradition with a $5,000 donation to The Classic Mike Loyer Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting Vermont families impacted by the accidental worksite death of a loved one. The donation. The post PC Helps Support Families after Loss first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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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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Business Facilities

JULY 19, 2021

In the largest economic development announcement in Cabarrus County, NC history, Red Bull and Rauch North America will create more than 400 jobs at The Grounds at Concord. - Read: $740M Beverage Campus To Be Built In Cabarrus County, NC at BusinessFacilities.com.

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BD+C

JULY 23, 2021

On its 10th year of publishing information about its licensing exams, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) for the first time has released a new section in the 2021 edition of its Architect Registration Examination that breaks down the pass rate by several demographic categories. The six-part exam is required by all 55 NCARB jurisdictions in the U.S. for candidates seeking architectural licensure.

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The Constructor

JULY 20, 2021

You are very excited about starting your own construction company. You have been researching for days on the internet and you are finally sure that.

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Civiconcepts

JULY 22, 2021

What Is Cement? Cement is an extremely useful binding material in construction. The applications of cement over the different fields of construction have made it an extremely valuable civil engineering … 10 Best Cement | Top 10 Best Cement In India | Top 10 Cement Companies In India | Which Cement Is Best In India Read More ».

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Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Natural Building

JULY 22, 2021

The 19th century Chapelle de l’Ange au Violon in the South of France was abandoned decades ago, and nature has added a carpet of foliage while the sunlight streams through what remains of the stained glass windows. Residents of Shengshan village on an Island East of Shanghai moved away in the 1990s due to difficulties accessing proper education and food.

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BD+C

JULY 20, 2021

Proposal activity for Multifamily-for-Rent (Apartments) and Condominium properties continued to exceed historic norms, with Condos achieving its highest level since PSMJ Resources began tracking submarkets in its Quarterly Market Forecast (QMF) of A/E/C firm leaders. Apartments, which recorded its third-highest NPMI of 71% in the 1st Quarter, repeated that score in the 2nd Quarter.

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The Constructor

JULY 23, 2021

Fiberglass reinforced panels (FRPs) or fiberglass reinforced plywood are flexible panels made of strong polyester resin reinforced with fiberglass.

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