Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Winter Watch: Rules to Protect Your Jobsite. ccapoccia. Tue, 11/29/2022 - 20:56. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), winter conditions this year are predicted to be drier than average across the South, with wetter-than-average conditions for areas of the Ohio Valley, Great Lakes, northern Rockies and Pacific Northwest.
Learn Civil Engineering
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
What is a pitched roof? Definition: A pitched roof is a roof with two sloping sides that meet at a ridge. A pitched roof refers to a particular roof which consists of a sloped surface or can have those surfaces that have an angle of over 20 degrees. Types of pitched roof 1. Mono-Pitch Roof […].
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Construction Marketing
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Managing a contraction site or other related projects requires investing in heavy equipment like excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, trenchers, graders, and compactors, among others. There are several benefits of utilizing these machines. For one, they help enhance the efficiency of processes and increase the rate of output. Besides, they facilitate activities that can’t be done manually.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Want to better understand your construction projects' financial health? The secret is timely, accurate work-in-progress (WIP) reporting.
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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.
Wolgast Corporation
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Liens Can Wreak Havoc on Funding. By Brian Stadler, Wolgast President & CEO. If you haven’t built a building in the last couple of years, you may be surprised when your banker tells you that they want to hire a Title Company to handle all of your payments to not only the General Contractor, but also directly to the General Contractor’s second tier Sub-Contractors.
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Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Improving capital facility planning requires the integration of robust, local market cost information. Far too often, real property portfolio owners rely upon tools that use national average cost data and location factors, as well as other forms of area cost factoring and economic indexes to budget repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 1, 2022
What is a construction element? A construction element is a part of a building or structure. It can be a load-bearing element, such as a beam or column, or a non-load-bearing element, such as a wall or floor. There are many different types of construction elements, but in this article we’re going to focus on […]. The post What construction element provides protection for the top of an outside wall or a parapet wall?
Lets Build
DECEMBER 2, 2022
It’s a curious paradox that few industries are as tightly regulated and controlled as the construction sector, yet at the same time, few industries are as vulnerable to unexpected events. From ambient weather to subcontractor failures, construction projects can be derailed in numerous ways. From a builder’s perspective, many potential risk factors can be anticipated and pre-emptively resolved by developing a construction quality management plan.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Modernizing Your Equipment & Expanding Your Reach. ccapoccia. Thu, 12/01/2022 - 17:13. For more than 30 years, the team at Atlas Excavating focused on laying pipes. The family-owned company built a solid business, but in doing so, it didn’t necessarily grow its offerings or bring in new technology. A few years ago, the Atlas team recognized the growing opportunities in grading, excavation and site preparation.
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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
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Why Job Order Contracting was developed. Job Order Contracting (JOC), an alternative to the sealed bid method of procuring facility construction and repair services, was developed by the Federal Government in the 1980s to reduce the processing time and administrative effort required for smaller construction jobs ( Source ). That said, JOC has evolved significantly since its early beginnings and many users and vendors have not kept pace.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 2, 2022
The data center market estimates a growth of ?$615.96 billion ?by 2025. Hinging on this monumental projection is an immense uptick in demand in the construction industry to build these facilities and build them fast. . Modular Power Solutions (MPS),—a subsidiary of Rosendin Holdings—is the premier provider of end-to-end design, engineering, and offsite modular manufacturing services for large-scale data center projects. .
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Builder Reputation Basics: One Make-or-Break Factor You Can't Miss. ibush. Fri, 12/02/2022 - 12:07. Since the first construction meeting lays the groundwork for a great relationship throughout the build, don’t sleep on the initial meeting between your site supervisor and new homeowners. Andrew Shipp. As a home builder, you control your reputation in the market, and valuable word of mouth depends on how well you execute a handful of items to foster positive customer perceptions and great reviews.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 1, 2022
September 2022 Construction Industry Stats. ccapoccia. Thu, 12/01/2022 - 17:33. The Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics each month from several sources, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau, to give you a better understanding of the current state of affairs for the construction industry.
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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?
Civiconcepts
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Introduction To Garden At that time when the world turned out to be more enlightened and the high societies started to have the pros of getting a charge out of … 12 Different Types of Gardens | Most Popular Types of Gardening | Top Garden Types With Pictures Read More ».
Contractor Bookkeeping
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Cutting costs can be a quick and easy way to improve the profitability of your construction business. Introducing cost-control measures can bring immediate savings and ensure you remain profitable in the long term. But cost-control measures must be carefully managed. Eliminating errant expenses is beneficial, but indiscriminate cost-cutting could lead to a drop in quality or poor morale if staff fear being made redundant or are not given the tools they need to do their job efficiently.
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 2, 2022
What Can Homebuyers Expect in 2023?—Zillow’s Predictions for the Year Ahead. ldeakins. Fri, 12/02/2022 - 10:30. A widespread housing affordability crisis is forcing homebuyers to make unprecedented sacrifices in the hunt for homeownership, and while that trend could continue in 2023, a shifting market could offer some relief. As an affordability crisis widens at the close of 2022, housing experts say homebuyers will likely take a more cost-conscious approach to home purchases in the year ahead.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Examining Construction’s Power Alternatives. ccapoccia. Thu, 12/01/2022 - 17:26. At the center of any construction alternative power discussion is diesel. Diesel remains the go-to power on jobsites — according to the Diesel Technology Forum, 98% of construction’s energy use in the U.S. comes from diesel. But with global initiatives underway to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050, it’s up to construction industry manufacturers to find ways to lessen diesel’s carbon impact.
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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
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
What Is A Floating Desk? As a student and employees, we had a dream to have one beautiful desk for work, and sometimes we don’t have that much space in … What Is A Floating Desk | 3 Best Types Of Floating Desk | Pros & Cons Of Floating Desk Read More ».
Lets Build
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
LetsBuild is made up of diverse hybrid teams from all over Europe ????. While that comes with its advantages, it also means we don’t interact as much in person as we might like. And you can only learn so much about one another when interactions are limited to emails and Zoom meetings. After 2 long years of facing social distancing and travelling limitations, we finally managed to come together again in Belgium, where we held our first post-COVID team camp, and it was an absolute blast!
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Is the Housing Market Becoming More Buyer-Friendly? ldeakins. Thu, 12/01/2022 - 10:30. Home prices are moderating and buyers are regaining bargaining power in a market correction, but a lingering affordability crisis is keeping some house hunters glued to the sidelines. After steep consecutive gains throughout the majority of 2022, home price growth is moderating across the country, says MarketWatch.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Prevent a Hostile Work Environment & Protect Your Workforce. ccapoccia. Thu, 12/01/2022 - 16:01. Construction leaders at all levels must be aware of the rising risks of workplace misconduct. Company principals should be prepared to promptly and effectively investigate all circumstances of misconduct in the workplace. This includes incidents both in the office and on jobsites.
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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
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Introduction To Patio Roof Materials Some people want to enjoy an amazing weekend or play some outdoor sport like badminton, basketball, chess, etc. To feel relaxed and calm and also … Types of Patio Roof Materials | 7 Top Patio Roofing Optiobs | Patio Roof Cover Materials Read More ».
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Much anticipated US Treasury Dept. release adds detail on Inflation Reduction Act wage and training standards to accelerate clean energy project incentives, but some issues and potential conflicts have yet to be addressed, says industry.
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Apply NOW for the National Housing Quality Award! mbeirne. Thu, 12/01/2022 - 06:00. Applying for the housing industry’s top business award will help your company improve profitability, achieve better customer satisfaction, and sell more homes. . Applications for the National Housing Quality Awards are now OPEN. Are you a builder that practices operational excellence?
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 1, 2022
7 Things Strategy Is Not. ccapoccia. Thu, 12/01/2022 - 14:53. With so much uncertainty in the construction community and world at large, firms are turning inward to ensure they have adequately prepared their businesses. Most construction organizations get an A-plus for being builders and solving construction problems, but when it comes to thinking 12, 24 or 48 months out, “Who knows what’s going to happen next week?
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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!
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Brent Ridley of Miracle Mechanical is giving back by way of what he knows best—installing plumbing and HVAC systems for the less fortunate.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant has supported a variety of projects aimed at cutting fossil fuel emissions and making buildings more efficient.
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Mortgage Rates, Refinance Demand Post Consecutive Declines. ldeakins. Wed, 11/30/2022 - 10:45. Mortgage rates fell for the third straight week over the Thanksgiving holiday, but despite a glimmer of price relief for borrowers, refinance demand followed a similar trajectory. After rising throughout the majority of 2022, mortgage rates hit 7% last month, but have since fallen more than half a percentage point as inflation begins to cool and the Fed slows the pace of rate hikes.
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