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Level Up Your Leadership, Ambition & Execution

Construction Business Owner

Level Up Your Leadership, Ambition & Execution. Alex Headley. Mon, 12/20/2021 - 08:50. Stuck is the new norm. Most contractors stay stuck at the same level they have been for 2, 5 or even 10 years. These contractors work hard to maintain that level — but remain stagnant with the same salespeople, field employees, project managers, estimators, supervisors, foremen and number of crews.

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Demolition or Refurbishment: What are the Factors Controlling Decision-Making?

The Constructor

The decision to demolish or refurbish a specific building is not a simple task. It requires a trade-off between various objectives and values. The.

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Public Sector Facilities Preventive Maintenance – Financial and Technical/Financial Visibility Criticality

Job Order Contracting

Public sector facilities preventive maintenance is critical to efficient facilities management, however, rarely performed with financial and technical visibility and transparency. What is it? Preventive maintenance (PM): The systematic and cyclic check, inspection, and correction of minor deficiencies, as well as reporting of deficiencies beyond the scope of preventive maintenance.

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How to See the Underground Before Starting a Project

Construction Marketing

Do you work in a construction company? If yes, you have probably built several establishments in a different environment. What are the things you considered before and after a construction site is built? “How to see the underground before starting a project?” This is the most common question by several companies and establishments that want to add another construction site in a different environment.

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Optimize Construction Projects with CMiC’s Industry-Leading ERP

Construction project managers face constant challenges, from delayed schedules to fragmented workflows. CMiC’s ERP transforms how projects are managed, providing a unified system for financials, scheduling, and collaboration. With tools for real-time insights, cost control, and document management, CMiC empowers managers to make confident decisions.

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ESG Accelerates Greenwashing

Green Building Law Update

A growing number of American businesses and consumers are looking to invest in and purchase ESG friendly companies and their products and services. Companies have responded with ESG disclosures touting the environmental and social benefits of what they’re selling. Sidestepping for a moment those companies that set out to intentionally deceive other about their ESG bonafides, from time to time, what companies think their ESG claims mean and what others really understand are two different things.

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Eighty percent of Construction Change Orders Are Due to Poor Information

Job Order Contracting

It’s not surprising that eighty percent of construction change orders are due to poor information early in the process. LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery is the only way to consistently minimize the number and impact of change orders. With processes such as integrated project delivery, IPD, and LEAN job order contracting owners and design-builders receive the following benefits: Early and ongoing information sharing.

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Spark Therapeutics To Invest $575M In Philadelphia

Business Facilities

The commercial gene therapy company's state-of-the-art innovation center will be located on Drexel University’s campus in Philadelphia’s University City neighborhood. The post Spark Therapeutics To Invest $575M In Philadelphia appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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TECLA 3D Printed Home of Mud in Italy

Natural Building

Named TECLA, a combination of the words technology and clay, this home was designed by Mario Cucinella Architects in Italy and was constructed and engineered by Wasp using clay sourced from a nearby riverbed. It is formed of two connected dome-shaped volumes with a ribbed outer wall that is made up of 350 stacked layers. The clay is arranged in undulating layers that not only provide structural stability but also to act as a thermal barrier.

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What are the Criteria for Selection of Dewatering Methods?

The Constructor

Dewatering is the process of removing excess water from saturated soil to facilitate the excavation process and create safe working conditions.

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Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros

Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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Eighty percent of Construction Change Orders Are Due to Poor Information

Job Order Contracting

It’s not surprising that eighty percent of construction change orders are due to poor information early in the process. LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery is the only way to consistently minimize the number and impact of change orders. With processes such as integrated project delivery, IPD, and LEAN job order contracting owners and design-builders receive the following benefits: Early and ongoing information sharing Cost visibility and transparency (via locally

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Ternium USA Investing $98M In Louisiana Expansion

Business Facilities

A second coil coating paint line will be added at Ternium's Port of Caddo-Bossier facility, resulting in a total of 133 new jobs. The post Ternium USA Investing $98M In Louisiana Expansion appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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U.S. Movers Looking for Affordability Tested Out New Zip Codes in 2021

Pro Builder

U.S. Movers Looking for Affordability Tested Out New Zip Codes in 2021. ldeakins. Mon, 12/20/2021 - 10:20. More Americans are swapping out their old addresses for new ones in these affordable metro areas. In 2021, a growing number of Americans with remote work flexibility moved to areas with greater affordability to maximize their homebuying dollar in more appealing markets.

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Metal Studs and Wood Studs for Wall Framing

The Constructor

Studs are light frames constructed to support wall structures. They are an important element in traditional building construction as they provide a.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Public Sector Facilities Preventive Maintenance – Financial and Technical/Financial Visibility Criticality

Job Order Contracting

Public sector facilities preventive maintenance is critical to efficient facilities management, however, rarely performed with financial and technical visibility and transparency. What is it? Preventive maintenance (PM): The systematic and cyclic check, inspection, and correction of minor deficiencies, as well as reporting of deficiencies beyond the scope of preventive maintenance.

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Roper Corporation Creating 600 Jobs In Georgia

Business Facilities

The GE subsidiary will invest $118 million in an expansion of its Walker County, GA appliance manufacturing facility. . The post Roper Corporation Creating 600 Jobs In Georgia appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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What Is Slab On Grade | Grade On Slab Foundation | Slab On Fill vs Slab On Grade | Slab on Grade Foundation vs Crawl Space

Civiconcepts

What Is Grade On Slab? The Slab On Grade is defined as a directly laid on the earth surface for supporting the structural elements and walls. The minimum thickness of … What Is Slab On Grade | Grade On Slab Foundation | Slab On Fill vs Slab On Grade | Slab on Grade Foundation vs Crawl Space Read More ».

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Dynamic Cracks vs. Static Cracks: Effects and Repair Techniques

The Constructor

Any concrete structure would eventually see cracks and demand proper repair. Nonetheless, one needs to understand the nature of the crack to repair.

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.

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Smaller Households Drive Up Housing Demand in 2021

Pro Builder

Smaller Households Drive Up Housing Demand in 2021. ldeakins. Thu, 12/23/2021 - 09:57. The national population is declining, but demand for housing is stronger than ever. Demand for housing is surging in nearly every regional market across the country, but America’s population is declining sharply, reports Forbes. With current census statistics, housing supply is on track to outpace underlying demand based on population, but household formation could change that. .

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Felicia Howard, Dominion Energy

Business Facilities

Felicia Howard, Dominion Energy’s new VP of Economic Development Strategy, discusses the future of economic development, clean energy, and the “new normal.”. The post Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Felicia Howard, Dominion Energy appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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What Is Your Contractor Superpower?

Contractor Bookkeeping

As a Construction Contractor, much of your world is Outside The Box. You make what seems impossible and turn it into a finished product; the whole house remodel, kitchen or bath remodel, new roof, install an attic fan, replace windows, deck, patio, hot tub, swimming pool, children's backyard playhouse. The Handyman Contractor fixes "Things," which are very important to the clients who need them—fixing a door, hanging a closet rod, moving something, removing something.

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What Are Steel Doors?

The Constructor

Steel doors are manufactured from strong steel. However, they are not entirely made of solid steel. In fact, a steel door is a polyurethane or.

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Simplify Complex Financial Workflows with CMiC’s Powerful Tools

Designed specifically for construction finance professionals, CMiC’s ERP delivers the tools needed to manage projects with precision. Integrated job costing ensures real-time visibility into expenses, while automated progress billing accelerates cash flow. Revenue recognition compliance tools automate revenue recognition, and powerful analytics provide actionable insights.

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Report: DOE Spent $1.1B To Build Just 3 Carbon Capture Demos

ENR Construction

GAO analysis says 11 large-scale projects at coal-fired power plants and industrial sites were funded; department says it's new program beefed up with with infrastructure act funds will fix cost management.

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What is a Pitched Roof? Types of Pitched Roof

Civil Lead

What is Pitched Roof? A roof has inclined surfaces at an angle from a central ridge that slopes down, generally. Read more.

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How to drive your project with the steady heartbeat of repetitive project scheduling

Lets Build

In construction, repetitive projects include tunnels, bridges, highways, railways, housing developments, high-rise commercial buildings, and the likes. These projects necessitate construction crews and teams to repeat similar works in various areas of the project, proceeding from one location to the next. All this repetitive work depends on the steady schedule of your project plan so that whatever happens, your project progresses at a regular pace.

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Difference Between Solar Panels & Solar Roof Tiles

The Constructor

Both solar panels and solar roof tiles use photovoltaic technology, which captures energy from the sun and converts it into electricity. The choice.

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How General Contractors Can Drive Growth Without Increasing Headcount

For construction businesses, scaling operations means taking on greater workloads. Unfortunately, much of the responsibility of managing additional work falls on you and your finance team. Learn how you can navigate the increased complexity of managing more projects without adding headcount. We’re here to share insights into why technology is key to scaling your finance operations.

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Amazon HQ2 Puts Concrete on an Embodied Carbon Diet

ENR Construction

Amazon’s 2.1-million-sq-ft Metropolitan Park office development near the nation’s capital could become a model for other large-scale sustainable projects. The building team is tracking a 15% reduction in embodied carbon in the project's 200,000 cu yd of concrete and the two 22-story buildings are on course to qualify as net-zero operational carbon.

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25 Basic Components of Pitched Roof |Components of Roof

Civil Lead

Components of Pitched Roof A pitched roof has sloping sides at an angle from the ridge where slopes are descending, mainly on. Read more.

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Best of 2021: Product highlights for LetsBuild Aproplan app for QHSE & Snagging

Lets Build

Yes, it is that time of the year again to share with you our roundup of LetsBuild’s Aproplan 2021 product highlights! Over the past twelve months, our teams have been working on new exciting features that further allow you to digitise and support your most rigorous quality and safety processes. ??. Here is everything you need to know about updates brought to your app. ??.