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Best Construction Employee Retention Secrets Revealed

Contractor Bookkeeping

Most construction workers are good decent people who enjoy working with their hands making, building, repairing, remodeling, and fixing homes and commercial buildings. Good construction workers will not tolerate chaos or unfair labor practices. They will try out many construction companies until they find a contractor with a system. Preferably with documented processes and procedures.

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How to Win Those Lucrative Construction Infrastructure Contracts

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The Key Role Technology Will Play in Bidding—and Winning—Federally-Funded Construction Projects.

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What is Thermal Mass in Passive Solar Building?

The Constructor

Thermal mass is a property of construction materials to absorb, store, and release heat energy. It is an important element of passive solar house.

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Building for the Better

Construction Business Owner

Building for the Better. Kathy Wells. Mon, 03/14/2022 - 05:00. At their conclusion, new health care projects are marvels of innovation, and fulfill community needs in a way that cannot be understated. While the result is often a spectacular feat that serves its patrons, these projects do not come without challenges. When tackling complex health care projects with unknown factors and unexpected surprises, there are several best practices that project managers can utilize to keep both the team and

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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Your Guide To Kitchen Renovation: 5 Factors To Think About

Construction Marketing

Parts of your home can be highly satisfying to renovate, and when done well, can add a wide range of advantages to your home. When it comes to remodeling your home, you have a couple of selections on when to start first, but if you only have the money to rebuild one area, it should be the kitchen. You might also concentrate on making better use of space, integrating it into some parts of your home for better functionality.

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6 Types of Construction Technology You Will Use in the Future

The Constructor

The construction industry has always been a major contributor to the world economy. While the construction industry has been quite impervious to.

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BEST VALUE Job Order Contracting Program

Job Order Contracting

Powerful, yet easy-to-use job order contracting services and tools that simplify the JOC process and support best value repair, renovation, and new construction outcomes. JOC Construction Best Management Practices. • JOC Procurement Processes. • JOC Contracts and Compliance Considerations. • JOC Cost Estimating. • JOC Program Design, Implementation, Operations and Management.

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Streamlining Jobsite Strategies

Construction Business Owner

Streamlining Jobsite Strategies. Kathy Wells. Thu, 03/17/2022 - 05:00. Compared to other industries, construction hasn’t been quick to adopt new technologies for enhancing management processes. Paper-based processes have primarily remained as the go-to for managers carrying out their day-to-day operations. But when operating on razor-thin margins, it’s understandable why technological advancements get deprioritized, especially for small and midsized construction companies.

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SEC Chair Tweets about Upcoming ESG Regulation

Green Building Law Update

ESG law is emergent and fast evolving such that today, the best sources are blogs and Twitter, not bound statutes and printed law reviews. Last week U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler Tweeted about the future of ESG regulation. You do not need to be a futurist to know that SEC regulation of ESG is coming although precisely when has been unclear, however, it is now apparent that the SEC will release a proposal at its March 21 Open Meeting.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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What is Sustainable Sludge Management?

The Constructor

Sustainable sludge treatment processes focus on the elimination of risks to the environment and human health occurring from sludge, along with the.

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How to BENEFIT from Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

The first step in learning how to benefit from Job Order Contracting (JOC) is to understand the following facts: #1 Not all JOC Programs, “JOC Consultants”, JOC vendors are the same. #2 Paying a Percentage of JOC construction volume will always cost your organization more. #3 A full time “JOC consultant” should never be used as there is no need for the cost, and the practice distances the owner from the design-builder. and does little to build internal knowledge and capab

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The Eyes Of Texas

Business Facilities

Texas remains at the front of the pack in terms of economic development. And, interest in the Lone Star State from companies that need to relocate or expand might just be starting to heat up even more.

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AU 2022 Is Back In Person and We Want to Hear from You

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Call for Construction Session Proposals. Autodesk University 2022, a top construction industry event, will be here before you know it. This year, we’re thrilled to announce we’ll be back as an in-person conference on September 27-29 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event promises to bring even more value and insight this year, and we want you to be a part of it!

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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Drone Surveying: Features and Applications

The Constructor

Drone surveying is an aerial survey conducted using drones and special cameras to capture aerial data with downward-facing sensors. It is frequently.

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Acquisition Research: Creating Synergy for Informed Change – Federal Contracting Officers – The Need for Improved Expertise

Job Order Contracting

“Contracting officers need improved expertise in both understanding and conducting price/cost analysis. The current gap in knowledge contributes to agencies missing cost saving opportunities as well as ventures to improve acquisition outcomes. Exercising appropriate price analysis methods that come from adequate price analysis guidance and training would address this gap.” – 14th Annual Acquisition Symposium. “A number of contract files that we reviewed did not demonstr

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Why Some Californians Are Opting to Live Off the Grid

Pro Builder

Why Some Californians Are Opting to Live Off the Grid. ldeakins. Wed, 03/16/2022 - 10:30. California residents are leaving cities in droves to try out affordable and energy efficient off the grid lifestyles. Frustrated by rising home prices, hefty electricity bills, and blackouts and wildfires caused by failing utilities, a growing number of Californians are migrating away from major cities to live off the grid.

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Can Innovating Slowly Help Speed Up Construction Technology Adoption?

Jobsite with Procore

They say slow and steady wins the race, and this adage is definitely applicable when it comes to construction technology adoption. The industry has made great strides over the last decade to become a more welcoming environment for innovation, but construction has continually lagged its peers in adopting new tech.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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Perforated Masonry Construction

The Constructor

Perforated masonry is a masonry wall or panel constructed using solid bricks with gaps between adjacent brick units. These gaps are either filled.

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8 Ways to Start Learning Autodesk Build Today

Autodesk Construction Cloud

I consider myself lucky to work with the amazing educators on Autodesk’s eLearning & Digital Services team for our construction software. They really take pride in helping our customers succeed. And it’s fun to witness those same customers go wide-eyed with big “ah-ha” moments time and again. These breakthroughs often start with understanding how to make simple process adjustments in Autodesk Build, and before they know it, they’re enjoying mile-long gains that were unlocked through th

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Buyers Are Willing to Pay Up to 3.7% More for These Design Features

Pro Builder

Buyers Are Willing to Pay Up to 3.7% More for These Design Features. ldeakins. Wed, 03/16/2022 - 10:18. From Zoom rooms to she sheds, these design amenities can boost home offers and speed along sales. Homes are selling at record speeds and all-time high prices, and incorporating innovative design features for remote work, energy efficiency, and increased comfort can help a home sell even faster, according to Zillow.

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How many types of cracks can occur in a building?

Learn Civil Engineering

Definition of cracks in the building Here is a definition:Cracks are the complete or incomplete separation of concrete or masonry that breaks the masonry or concrete into two or more parts. The cracks can be broadly classified as structural or non-structural types. The main reason for cracks in masonry joints is The cracks in masonry […].

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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How to Plan a Building Site for Solar Access?

The Constructor

Planning a building site for solar access is essential for implementing a successful passive solar design. The objective is to make sure a building.

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Unlocking the Power of Sponsorships for Women in Construction

Jobsite with Procore

Women have made significant strides in construction since the “boys’ club” days of the past, making their mark in the industry in myriad ways and smashing gender stereotypes along the way. Still, there remains much work to be done when it comes to representation. .

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Home Prices Could Continue to Rise Into 2023, Says Bank of America

Pro Builder

Home Prices Could Continue to Rise Into 2023, Says Bank of America. ldeakins. Wed, 03/16/2022 - 10:13. Rising mortgage rates may not provide long-awaited relief in 2022, but they could result in price deceleration at the start of 2023. The Federal Reserve is preparing to increase mortgage rates to tame elevated inflation, but higher rates still won’t be enough to stop another year of strong price growth in the housing market, Fortune says.

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Top Railway Projects in the US

Autodesk Construction Cloud

There’s currently a major opportunity for railway construction projects in the United States, thanks to increasing infrastructure funding and support from citizens. . Data cited by Amtrak indicates that 75% of US consumers believe we should shift more trips to passenger rail to reduce transportation’s impact on climate change. What’s more, almost half of Americans (46%) are in favor of increasing investments in passenger rail.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

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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Roofing Sheets: Types, Purpose, Advantages and Disadvantages

Learn Civil Engineering

What is Roofing Sheet? Roofing sheets are a necessary element of a structure since they embrace the foremost crucial component, a roof. These roofing sheets guarantee that the roof structure stays solid and that protects against pollutants, weather conditions, dust, and, most importantly, that you just have an adequate roof on top of a house. […].

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5 Reasons You Need Competitive Bidding on Your Projects

Jobsite with Procore

If you’re manually leveling bids, it’s no surprise that your team is disincentivized to invite multiple bidders. With an automated bid leveling tool, you will align your cost-savings goals with the limited amount of time that your team has to manage the process. The software does the administrative work, freeing your team to spent their time on critical business challenges.

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Data-Driven Home Design Preferences Highlight Post-Pandemic Necessities

Pro Builder

Data-Driven Home Design Preferences Highlight Post-Pandemic Necessities. ldeakins. Tue, 03/15/2022 - 10:30. Design insights from the New Home Trends Institute reveal a growing desire for space, comfort, and functionality in the post-pandemic home. Design features on display in the Smart/Connected home at ProBuilder’s 2022 virtual Show Village highlighted the changing needs of homeowners post-pandemic, according to insights from the New Home Trends Institute.

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