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Building Rear Strata Block Houses: A Guide

Civiconcepts

In recent years, rear strata blocks have grown in demand. With rear strata homes being a worthy investment and cost-effective, they are a very attractive option for most people. However, … Building Rear Strata Block Houses: A Guide Read More ».

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Are Carbon Fiber Hard Hats Conductive?

Work Gearz

If your workplace poses dangers of head injuries from falling impacts or overhead hanging objects, you must have to wear a hard hat. When it comes to impact, we all agree that none can offer the level of impact resistance like that of a carbon fiber hard hat. But are they conductive? Even if they are not great conductors of electricity, yet carbon fiber does not offer protection from electricity conduction and will not protect you from electrical shocks and hazards.

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How A Bookkeeper's Incompetence Can Ruin Your Construction Business

Contractor Bookkeeping

Contractors, by nature, are tenacious, resilient, and have a tremendous amount of "Grit And Determination To Succeed," which means they are not easily disturbed or prone to react hastily or rashly at the first sign of trouble. This is just one of the many qualities I sincerely admire about these remarkable men and women. Like you, we have callouses on our hands, having owned and operated construction companies, and some of us have served an apprenticeship in one of the construction trades.

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3 Modern Solutions To Help Your Business Tackle Challenges

Construction Business Owner

3 Modern Solutions To Help Your Business Tackle Challenges. Alex Headley. Wed, 09/15/2021 - 16:26. In early 2020, the construction industry was experiencing levels of growth not seen since the Great Recession, while also navigating obstacles that have plagued the industry for years, including a qualified worker shortage and slower rates of adopting new technologies.

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A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies

The future of construction is sustainable, efficient, and cost-conscious. This guide offers a practical roadmap for reducing material waste, optimizing energy use, and integrating sustainable design principles. Discover how innovative construction firms are leveraging circular economy strategies, digital tracking, and energy-smart building solutions to reduce expenses and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.

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Announcing the 2021 Trimble Viewpoint Construction Award Winners

Viewpoint Construction Technology

VJS Construction Services, CSCI Construction, and Basic Resources, Inc. recognized for their innovative approaches to challenging projects.

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Program Transparency Drives Best Value Facilities Project Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

Program transparency drives Best Value facilities project outcomes by empowering owners and design-builders alike. Internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams follow the same robust lean programmatic process for all projects. All have easy access to project information, in one platform, and using a common data environment, inclusive of locally researched detailed cost information, organized using CSI MasterFormat.

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JLG Experts on 5 trends Shaping the Future of Lift Equipment

Construction Business Owner

JLG Experts on 5 trends Shaping the Future of Lift Equipment. Alex Headley. Mon, 09/13/2021 - 07:30. Scissor and boom lifts, now known as mobile elevated work platforms (MEWP), were already getting a makeover due to the updated design requirements of the new ANSI A92 suite of standards. To achieve compliance, MEWPs produced after June 1, 2020, must include features intended to improve safety, such as platform load sensing, tilt sensing, higher railings and more.

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Collaborate 2021: Construction Technology Conference, Day 2 Highlights

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Inspirations from Laila Ali, the latest on key industry trends, technology deep dives and much more!

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Micro Concrete: How is it Used in Concrete Construction?

The Constructor

Micro concrete, also known as micorconcrete or MicroConcrete, is a cement-based coating applied to various surfaces like tiles and woods to provide.

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The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth

Take your construction business to the next level with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Whether you're managing seasonal cash flow challenges, dealing with unexpected equipment repairs, or planning to scale your operations, securing the right funding is essential for success. This guide explores a range of fast and flexible financing options tailored for construction businesses.

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Public Sector Facilities Professionals – Improving Facilities Repair & Renovation Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

If you want a proven solution that enables you to consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, and “minor” new builds on-time and on-budget, keep reading. Improving Facilities Repair & Renovation Outcomes. Integrating People, Process, Information, and Technology isn’t a simple task, but one that is required in order to drive efficient facilities management outcomes.

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How Certain Beliefs & Behaviors are Stifling your Success with Subcontractors

Construction Business Owner

How Certain Beliefs & Behaviors are Stifling your Success with Subcontractors. Alex Headley. Thu, 09/16/2021 - 09:10. Realize that your customers view your subcontractors as a reflection of your ability to manage. When a subcontractor does something good or bad, it will be a direct reflection upon you, because your customers assume you control them.

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Introducing Trimble Construction One

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Welcome to Trimble Construction One — the Future of Connected Construction.

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Chezy’s and Manning’s Formula in Open Channel Flow

The Constructor

The flow of a liquid through a passage under atmospheric pressure is called an open channel flow. Chezy’s and Manning’s equations are two important.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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Remove Construction Barriers to Efficient Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

It’s now easier that ever to Remove Construction Barriers to Efficient Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery… that, in the past, have resulted in rampant waste and poor satisfaction for everyone involved. Facilities repair, renovation, and new builds are NOT complex, unmanageable beasts. On the contrary, if a programmatic approach is applied for all projects and work orders, any organization can assure quality, on-time, and on-budget outcomes.

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Surge in Home Remodeling: Lighting Trend Forecast

Pro Builder

Surge in Home Remodeling: Lighting Trend Forecast. kcichowicz. Fri, 09/17/2021 - 00:00. At a time when there's been such heavy demand for homes, issues like long waiting lists, rising construction costs and labor shortages are causing a decline in new home builds. . Home renovations, on the other hand, are continuing to surge. In fact, Realtor.com recently found that the demand for home remodels is expected to remain strong in 2022.

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Collaborate 2021: Construction Technology Conference, Day 1 Highlights

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Everything you saw and everything you might have missed at Day 1 of Viewpoint's 2021 Collaborate conference.

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Hotel Marcel: The First Passive House Design Hotel in US

The Constructor

Hotel Marcel, the first-ever net-zero emission hotel in the US, will open to visitors by the early spring of 2022. The hotel will be the first.

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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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EP07: Why Safety Buy-In From All Levels Is So Important

Safety Services Company

_. The key to making safety a priority is having a top-down approach. When field crews see that all company representatives — from CEO to supervisors — are adopting a culture of safety, they will feel more accountable to perform safely. Jeff Larson , Director of Health and Safety at Electric Conduit Construction , joined The Safety Management Show to share how to get buy-in for a safety culture from all levels of an organization and why it’s so important.

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The Time to Innovate House Plans is Now

Pro Builder

The Time to Innovate House Plans is Now. mbeirne. Wed, 09/15/2021 - 11:09. Consumers will not be willing to put up with inferior housing solutions after the pandemic. With housing in such high demand, it may be tempting to build and design homes the same. After all, if people are buying, what’s there to change? Architect Deryl Patterson of Housing Design Matters says now is the time to do the opposite and examine what exactly is driving the demand for housing.

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Heat pumps shown to be best option for efficient cooling and heating

BD+C

Heat pumps can keep a home cool and comfortable in the summer and heat a home without fossil fuels in the winter more efficiently than other heating and cooling options, according to a recent study by Rocky Mountain Institute ( RMI ). RMI modeled the performance of several cooling options for a Seattle home during a record three-day heat wave in June 2021.

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A Unique Inward-Facing House Built in Bangkok

The Constructor

The concept of inward-facing structures involves a defensive posture design without compromising on the ventilation and airflow requirements. The.

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How Poor Planning and Budgeting Lead to Construction Cost Overruns

Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning directly impact construction project outcomes. Inaccurate projections lead to cost overruns and delays. This guide outlines best practices for financial discipline, including forecasting methodologies, resource allocation strategies, and risk mitigation frameworks. Industry leaders recognize that precise financial control is essential for profitability and project stability.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Investing $154M In North Carolina

Business Facilities

The expansion will increase Thermo Fisher Scientific's manufacturing capacity and create 290 additional jobs in Pitt County, NC. The post Thermo Fisher Scientific Investing $154M In North Carolina appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Building Material Prices Dipped in August

Pro Builder

Building Material Prices Dipped in August. cbroderick. Thu, 09/16/2021 - 10:49. August marked the first month of building materials price drops this year, decreasing 1%, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Last month was also the second month in a row for slowed or declining price growth for relevant goods, reports The Real Deal. Still, construction materials remain 14% higher than at the end of 2020 and some materials are on upward trends.

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Prices for key construction materials continue to increase in August

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4 Types of Tests for Coated Glass

The Constructor

Coated glass is an industrial glass product onto which metal oxides are sprayed in the form of thin coatings (0.01 µm to 0.8 µm) that alter the light.

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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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Pros and Cons of Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

Here’s what can happen if systemic problems exist in a JOC Program. The potential for fraud is real. In this case the owner paid at least $1.9M more than they should have. These funds should have been used for construction and not wasted. See the video… Laura Dowd, Independent Auditor. Job Order Contracting should be deployed as a integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery system, complete with independent third party oversight.

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The Best Weeks for Homebuying are Here

Pro Builder

The Best Weeks for Homebuying are Here. cbroderick. Tue, 09/14/2021 - 10:00. Experts predict an influx of homes to hit the market soon, and a recent Realtor.com report says these homes will be plentiful and cheaper. During the week of October 3 through 9, 100,000 homes are predicted to go on the market, making it the best week of the year for buyers.

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Safety as service for Kevin Moorhead

The Korte Company

When Safety Director Kevin Moorhead does his job right, it might not look like he’s doing anything at all. “In the safety career field, we don’t always get to see the fruits of our labors,” he said, “because if an employee follows something from our training and doesn’t get hurt, there’s nothing to remember.”. Whether that means advising construction workers against taking shortcuts while handling chemicals or simply moving ladders out of the way, safety is a day-to-day job tha

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