Tackling Substance Abuse in Construction
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 18, 2022
How forwarding thinking and modern technologies are helping address abuse and addiction in the construction industry.
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Six Tips To Respond Effectively To Construction Client Complaints
Contractor Bookkeeping
AUGUST 19, 2022
Complaints are an unfortunate part of running a business, but they happen. No matter how hard you work to please your clients, eventually, someone will have something negative to say. However, with the right approach, you can turn complaints into a valuable tool to strengthen your business. When reviews are great, that's a fantastic thing. But unfortunately, when you get negative ones, you have to adjust.
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What is a Housewrap and Why is it Important?
The Constructor
AUGUST 13, 2022
Housewrap is a synthetic material used to wrap the exterior of a building to protect the wall frames from external moisture penetration. A housewrap is technically referred to as a water-resistant barrier (WRB), a lightweight sheet installed behind the siding and sheathing of the house. Housewraps are expansive, quick to apply and improve the efficiency […].
15 Types of Hardwood Flooring | Best Hardwood Floor For Home | Types of Wood Flooring
Civiconcepts
AUGUST 16, 2022
Introduction To Hardwood Floors Hardwood flooring is one type of permanent floor that gives the appearance of wood, whether it is made up of synthetic lumber or natural lumber. Also, … 15 Types of Hardwood Flooring | Best Hardwood Floor For Home | Types of Wood Flooring Read More ».
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
As Construction Job Vacancies Grow, Women Are Stepping up to the Plate
Pro Builder
AUGUST 18, 2022
As Construction Job Vacancies Grow, Women Are Stepping up to the Plate. ldeakins. Thu, 08/18/2022 - 10:26. Women are breaking through a concrete career ceiling and filling open job positions in the skilled trades. A record labor shortage is leaving blue collar vacancies all across the U.S., and women are increasingly stepping up and smashing through a career ceiling, Bloomberg reports.
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5 Key Financial Ratios Used in Construction Business
The Constructor
AUGUST 15, 2022
Financial ratios are key parameters that help in understanding the financial health of a construction business clearly and effortlessly. They are a lifesaver when it is hard to determine the financial status of the company from a set of standard financial statements and documents. Financial ratios give a quick and accurate indication of the company’s […].
ATTN: Public Sector Facilities Professionals – Rethink, Reshape, Rebuild Repair, Renovation, and Maintenance Practices to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 18, 2022
ATTN: Public Sector Facilities Professionals – Rethink, Reshape, Rebuild Repair, Renovation, and Maintenace Practices to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency, Traditional facilities planning, procurement, and project delivery simply doesn’t work. Economic and environmental waste are the norm due to the lack of integrated robust processes and teams.
Construction Job Search? Make Your Résumé Shine With These Tips
Pro Builder
AUGUST 15, 2022
Construction Job Search? Make Your Résumé Shine With These Tips. ibush. Mon, 08/15/2022 - 14:01. Résumé-writing advice for construction industry job seekers. Madeline Miller. If you're asking yourself, Do construction workers need a résumé? The answer is yes. Your résumé demonstrates all of your best qualifications, giving potential employers a sense of what skills you bring and whether you will be a good fit for the job they are seeking to fill.
ANZ Construction Industry Forecast—Part 1 of 2: Challenges for the Next Five Years
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 16, 2022
Part 1 of this two-part series looks at the challenges Australian and New Zealand contractors are still facing and what that means for work ahead.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
What is Internal Curing of Concrete?
The Constructor
AUGUST 19, 2022
“Internal curing refers to the process by which the hydration of cement occurs because of the availability of additional internal water that is not part of the mixing water”, as per ACI concrete terminology. Internal curing helps the concrete to achieve its full potential in an economic and sustainable manner. Internally cured concrete utilizes pre-wetted […].
Collaboration in Construction is NOT a CHOICE
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 15, 2022
Collaboration in construction is not a choice if your goals are consistent quality, on time and on budget repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes. Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery terms leveraging a robust process and common data, including granular, locally researched labor, material, labor, and equipment, organized via expanding CSI Masterformat as also requisite components.
8 Types of Chimney Caps | Top 8 Types Of Chimeny Crown | Best Chimney Caps | Chimney Crown Types
Civiconcepts
AUGUST 17, 2022
What do you mean by chimney Caps Or Crown? A chimney cao or crown is one type of large concrete slab, and it is mainly constructed for preventing the entrance … 8 Types of Chimney Caps | Top 8 Types Of Chimeny Crown | Best Chimney Caps | Chimney Crown Types Read More ».
These St. Louis Lawyers Created a Replicable Model for Neighborhood Renewal
Pro Builder
AUGUST 18, 2022
These St. Louis Lawyers Created a Replicable Model for Neighborhood Renewal. ldeakins. Thu, 08/18/2022 - 10:32. The SmithNMTC corporation is revitalizing neighborhoods all across the U.S. by using a federal tax credits program to finance affordable housing projects. Over a decade ago, St. Louis lawyers Donna and Howard Smith created an innovative model for neighborhood renewal using a federal tax credits program to finance for-sale affordable housing in the city’s Jeff-Vander-Lou area.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
How to Manage Construction Backlogs?
The Constructor
AUGUST 18, 2022
A backlog in construction is categorized as prioritized work that needs to be completed or that has not started yet. The future projects a company has won bids for also come under the backlog category. Construction backlog is an indicator of a company’s financial health. It can be measured in terms of time or cash […]. The post How to Manage Construction Backlogs?
Construction Hardware: The Top Tech Changing How You Work
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 17, 2022
Starting with the simple brick and hammer, there is a long history of using tools and innovation to get more work done. While bricks and hammers remain, technology has constantly evolved and truly transformed the construction industry. Take the iPad, for example. When it was first introduced in 2010, it started to rapidly replace the need for paper-based plans and processes.
VERIFI® In-transit Concrete Management Advances UK Concrete Barrier Projects
GCP Applied Technologies
AUGUST 19, 2022
VERIFI® In-transit Concrete Management Advances UK Concrete Barrier Projects. Phillip.fry@gc…. Fri, 08/19/2022 - 12:51. August 19, 2022. The VERIFI® solution has helped Extrudakerb on several fronts. From monitoring the concrete batch consistency, to reducing rejected loads through remote insight, this intelligence has provided additional tools to assist Extrudakerb’s operations.
Single-Family Built-For-Rent Starts Surge in Q2 2022
Pro Builder
AUGUST 17, 2022
Single-Family Built-For-Rent Starts Surge in Q2 2022. ldeakins. Wed, 08/17/2022 - 10:37. As would-be buyers pull out of home purchases and seek out more affordable housing options, the single-family built-for-rent (SFBFR) market is booming. The single-family built-for-rent (SFBFR) market posted strong gains throughout the second quarter of 2022, even as affordability concerns posed significant challenges for new buyers and renters.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
The Inflation Reduction Act Of 2022: Reactions And Predictions
Business Facilities
AUGUST 15, 2022
As this wide sweeping legislation makes its way to the President's desk, organizations across the U.S. and the globe explore the opportunities and challenges.
Carolina Panthers Offer $82M to Settle Claims on Canceled $800M Facility
ENR Construction
AUGUST 18, 2022
The developer of the Carolina Panthers headquarters and practice facility in Rock Hill, S.C., has put forward a proposal to settle claims arising from the abrupt cancelation of the $800 million project earlier this year.
Heating System Passes Test at Student Housing
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 19, 2022
The Green on Campus Drive—a new construction project that features approximately 450 residential units—needed a safer, more reliable hot water solution.
Construction’s Next Generation: Insights From Build My Future 2022
Pro Builder
AUGUST 17, 2022
Construction’s Next Generation: Insights From Build My Future 2022. ldeakins. Wed, 08/17/2022 - 13:00. Young would-be construction workers at the 2022 Build My Future event in Des Moines, Iowa, share their experiences and impressions about industry opportunities with Pro Builder. . Layne Deakins. The 2022 Build My Future event in April in Des Moines, Iowa, offered an optimistic glimpse into the evolution of the skilled trades, proving that in a time of unprecedented labor shortages and industry
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
Advanced Manufacturing, Distribution Projects Add 649 Jobs In Georgia
Business Facilities
AUGUST 15, 2022
In total, PepsiCo, Duluth Trading, and WebstaurantStore will invest $400 million to expand in DaKalb, Bartow and Bryan counties.
Northwest States Want $3.76B Per Year From Feds for Nuclear Waste Cleanup
ENR Construction
AUGUST 16, 2022
Washington, Oregon governors and other NW officials say added funds are needed to expedite environmental work at U.S. Energy Dept. Hanford former nuclear weapons site in Washington.
Lack of Process Standardization is Clouding Your Business’ Financial Vision
Jobsite with Procore
AUGUST 16, 2022
Does it ever feel like every job your business runs is an island? That’s normal. A construction project team is naturally isolated from the rest of the business. They’re focused on one job, and only that job, for the months or even years it’ll take to complete.
The Housing Market Is Rebalancing, and Those Who Can Still Afford Homes Are Poised to Benefit
Pro Builder
AUGUST 18, 2022
The Housing Market Is Rebalancing, and Those Who Can Still Afford Homes Are Poised to Benefit. ldeakins. Thu, 08/18/2022 - 10:50. List prices are beginning to fall as active inventory spends more time on the market, meaning that those still searching for homes are finding more options and less competition. After two years of consistent growth, U.S. home values fell 0.1% from June to July, the first notable decline since 2012, according to Zillow.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Governor’s Report: No Slowing Down For Arizona
Business Facilities
AUGUST 15, 2022
Post-pandemic growth is propelled by policies that keep an eye on what companies are seeking for success. .
Investor Firm GISI to Acquire Hill International in $173M Deal
ENR Construction
AUGUST 17, 2022
Global CM firm would become privately held and expand engineering and consulting platform for Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. in transaction set to close in the fourth quarter.
Inflation Reduction Act Signed Into Law
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 16, 2022
According to the USGBC, the Act will trigger a decade of federal investment to incentivize the construction of green buildings and cities.
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