Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 27, 2021

How Lean Gets Done. Alex Headley. Mon, 12/27/2021 - 07:30. In its early stages, the coronavirus pandemic forced dozens of major cities and even entire states to put a hold on construction to reduce the spread of COVID-19. While the moratorium has lifted, supply chain logjams in the construction market continue to drive up the cost of materials. Adding to the volatility, we’ve seen many businesses table their construction projects to prepare for the likelihood of a global recession, as well as a

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 27, 2021

NeoConcrete is a construction material that creates a continuous coating of 0.4 cm thickness for walls, floors, and exteriors that resembles terrazzo.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 29, 2021

via Four BT, LLC – Proven LEAN construction delivery solutions including locally researched granular unit price line-item databases, integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery, support services, and collaborative technology. www.4bt.us. The post Construction Spending for Public and Private Sectors appeared first on 4BT.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2021

As a contractor, you likely know that your business is always at risk. Between the potential for accidents and injuries on the job site and the risk of lawsuits, it’s important to have insurance to protect yourself from financial losses, but what kind of insurance do you need? Here’s an overview of the most important types of insurance for contractors. 1.

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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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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The Best Way to Determine Your Total Cost of Ownership in 2022. Alex Headley. Wed, 12/29/2021 - 09:00. The success of your construction business hinges on the reliability of your assets. Both your productivity and ability to complete projects are reliant on the healthy functioning of such assets. And since construction fleets have notoriously high procurement and operating costs, costs must be managed to maintain your bottom line.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 26, 2021

As we look back in this ‘year in review’ at our most read blog posts in 2021, at a time when most of us have accepted that we will never go back to exactly the way things were, we are no doubt collectively ready for a new year. And we are incredibly excited about the prospects for our clients to maximize the opportunities ESG presents. 2022 will be the Paleolithic year of ESG law.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Individual efforts are multiplied when everyone in a team combines their strengths. True team collaboration is not about the strength in numbers but rather how the team works together around shared goals. In a construction project, the key to your project success is keeping everyone aligned around your project milestones. Learn about the three secrets of achieving that. 1.

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 27, 2021

U.S. domestic travel has almost returned to its pre-COVID levels, but business and international travel segments are seeing an uneven recovery. The post The Tourism Industry: Headed For Recovery appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) blocks are alternative masonry units for traditional clay bricks. AAC blocks differ in size, strength, and.

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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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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Smaller, Sustainable, and Stylish: The New American Home 2022. ldeakins. Mon, 12/27/2021 - 10:15. What to expect from this year’s New American Home at the 2022 International Builders’ Show. The New American Home 2022 features a smaller total square footage than previous New American Homes in years past, but still maintains a sense of luxury and innovation with both artful and efficient design features.

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Civiconcepts

DECEMBER 29, 2021

What Is A Mansard Roof? A mansard roof is having a four–sided gambrel–style hip roof. The gambrel–style roof is nothing new it is a modified version of the gable roof. … Mansard Roof | Mansard Roof Design | Types of Mansard Roof | How To Build Mansard Roof Read More ».

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 29, 2021

To meet customer expectations in the year ahead, retailers must evolve as platforms, reimagine store experiences, monetize data, transform as financial companies, and optimize returns. The post Retailers Embrace Five Shopper-First Trends In 2022 appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Calacatta marble stones are Italian natural stones mined from the Carrara region in the northern mountains of Italy. These stones are one of the most.

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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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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Looking Ahead to Post-Pandemic Housing Inventory in 2022. ldeakins. Tue, 12/28/2021 - 10:14. Will housing supply increase as the pandemic subsides, or is a greater deficit ahead in 2022? During the pandemic, housing inventory decreased sharply as potential sellers opted to keep their properties off the market and buyers were motivated by low mortgage rates.

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Civiconcepts

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Introduction Bamboo Materials Bamboo which does belong to the grass family – has been associated with various names such as “poor man’s timber”(low-class material, because people tend to choose brick, … Bamboo As A Building Material | Uses of Bamboo In Construction Read More ».

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Panasonic's new multi-function facility in Reno, NV will support the company's overall electric vehicle strategy. The post Panasonic Adding Campus In Nevada appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 25, 2021

The construction of Stadium 974, previously known as Ras Abu Aboud Stadium, has been completed ahead of schedule for the 2022 FIFA World Cup to be.

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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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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Rendering courtesy Brookfield Properties. By Chris Bennett and Chris Flint Chatto. Concrete is a tremendously useful and flexible material: building foundations, roads, walkways, bridges, and other infrastructure utilize concrete for its strength, durability, and plasticity in formation. Concrete also has relatively low-embodied carbon per unit volume when compared to other building materials, but, because of its utility, modern construction uses a lot of it.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 30, 2021

More Market Stability Ahead in 2022 Despite Rising Prices. ldeakins. Thu, 12/30/2021 - 10:08. The past two years laid the groundwork for a prolonged seller’s market, but buyers could capitalize on decelerating prices in the new year. Though the 2022 housing market will largely be defined by low inventory and double-digit home value gains extending from the previous year, experts predict a slightly more subdued home buying process ahead.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Introduction of Asphalt Paving. Asphalt is also known as bitumen. Asphalt is a sticky, black, largely thick liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum. It may be planted in natural deposits or may be a refined product. Asphalt is produced in the factory by mixing fine beach, coarse beach, bitumen, clay, and sediment. Asphalt is an admixture of summations, binder and padding.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 25, 2021

The selection of grout color for tiles is as important as choosing the tile design. Grout color affects the overall design of the tile floor and the.

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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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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Photos courtesy Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions. By Anne P. Jennings, PE. Although the risk of contracting COVID-19 has fallen, especially for the fully vaccinated, it has not disappeared entirely. The pandemic has spurred heightened awareness of how to stay healthy indoors, with many employees nervous about returning to their workplaces. A critical part of re-entry is assuring employers are providing a safe, healthy environment with improved indoor air quality.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Experts Predict Another Seller’s Market in the Year Ahead. ldeakins. Tue, 12/28/2021 - 10:10. Buyers who found no luck in 2021 may run into yet another tough market in the months to come. Though home prices are decelerating just a week away from the new year, more increases are expected in 2022 in another seller’s market not only sustained by low inventory, but now further perpetuated by inflation and rising interest rates as well.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 31, 2021

It’s been another excellent year for Fast Easy Accounting. We appreciate your support for those of you who have been with us through all these years; without our contractor clients, template customers, construction accounting academy students, email subscribers, podcast listeners, blog readers, and social media followers, we wouldn’t get to where we are today.

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Civil Lead

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Advantages and Disadvantages of Pitched Roof A roof is the topmost part of a house or building built in a framework to. Read more.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The structural engineer for the tower's perimeter pile upgrade has proposed a scheme to reduce the number of piles and speed the delayed project to completion by the end of 2022.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Fresh and Innovative Design Trends to Expect in 2022. ldeakins. Thu, 12/30/2021 - 10:16. 2022 is the year of adapting to a new normal—and doing so in style. After various stay-at-home orders and quarantine restrictions nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, homeowners are rethinking their design preferences to adapt to increased time at home. The latest interior design trends focus on indoor-outdoor living through natural light and unrefined, nature-inspired decor, according to Forbes. .

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Civiconcepts

DECEMBER 31, 2021

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