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Top 5 Causes of Foundation Failures and How to Repair It

CivilSeek

The structural stability of the house is dependent upon the foundation. When you disregard a minor foundation issue, it might lead to a bigger. Read more ?. The post Top 5 Causes of Foundation Failures and How to Repair It appeared first on CivilSeek.

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GRESB Results: A Guide to Interpreting and Improving Your Score

Stok

The end of summer is drawing near and that can mean only one thing. GRESB results are ready! For many, flashbacks ensue, and they are transported to July 1, exhausted and obsessively reviewing GRESB submissions one last time. Finally, you get the courage and hit submit. What’s done is done, and now it’s time to relax. But as the summer creeps on and September 1 draws near, the excitement and anticipation grows.

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How to Prepare for Unexpected Risk Exposure

Construction Business Owner

How to Prepare for Unexpected Risk Exposure. Alex Headley. Mon, 09/20/2021 - 07:30. Either by choice or required by contract or statute, commercial general liability (CGL), workers’ compensation, business auto and inland marine insurance (mobile equipment) are among the most common types of insurance purchased by contractors. However, there are two coverages that are not often considered by contractors — pollution liability and professional liability.

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Collaborate 2021: Vista ERP Users Reveal Their Favorite Tricks

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Let’s take a look back at two popular sessions from this year’s Collaborate 2021, in which Viewpoint Vista ERP users explore their best tips.

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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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Alligator Cracking in Asphalt Pavement: Causes and Control

The Constructor

Alligator cracking is an interlaced cracking pattern observed on the asphalt pavement surface due to repeated traffic loading. Alligator cracks cause.

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How to Fight 4 Mistaken Faults of an Underperforming Business

Construction Business Owner

How to Fight 4 Mistaken Faults of an Underperforming Business. Alex Headley. Fri, 09/24/2021 - 10:55. The COVID-19 pandemic caused plenty of harm and destruction to people’s lives and businesses. However, more than a few construction organizations that have steadily underperformed for the last 3 to 4 years now credit their crises to the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic turmoil it caused last year.

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The Trimble Viewpoint Q2 2021 Metrics Index Report

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The Quarterly Construction Metrics Index: Q2 2021 analyzes project stats, contract values, hiring metrics and cash flow trends pulled from real-time T.

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How does Improper Drainage Affect Asphalt Pavement?

The Constructor

A proper drainage system and its regular maintenance determine the longevity and stability of the asphalt pavement. On the other hand, improper.

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Brand Reputation is Number One Reason Businesses Engage in ESG

Green Building Law Update

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (. yes, this blog will continue). This post originally appeared in that blog. If we can assist you or someone you work with in ESG strategy and solutions, from policy to project implementation, do not hesitate to reach out to me.

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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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Exploring OSHA’s Top 10 Violations

Construction Business Owner

Exploring OSHA’s Top 10 Violations. How does your construction safety program stack up? Greg Ragsdale. Wed, 09/22/2021 - 10:28. Many of the most common Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) violations can easily occur on a construction jobsite. It’s important for those in the construction industry to be aware of these pitfalls and know how to avoid them.

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Innovative Job Order Contracting Information Management Solution

Job Order Contracting

The 4BT-PEP is a new, innovative Job Order Contracting Information Management Solution (JOCIMS). The 4BT JOCIMS enables owners, designers, engineers, contractors, and trades to collaborate and share project information within a common data environment (CDE), and in real-time, significantly improving outcomes. All projects and work orders are performed using the the same robust LEAN programmatic process to virtually eliminate miscommunication of scope of work, change orders, delays, and exce

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Anti-Stripping Agent for Bituminous Mix

The Constructor

Anti-stripping agents are used for bituminous mixes and materials to ensure adhesion between bitumen and aggregates (hydrophilic), even when.

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Next Year’s Housing Market Will Be Boring

Pro Builder

Next Year’s Housing Market Will Be Boring. mbeirne. Fri, 09/24/2021 - 10:42. 2022 could be somewhat normal with steadier production and supply and still solid demand. Bidding wars, soaring building material costs, and builders putting the brakes on sales so production can catch up will be so last year. Conor Sen of Peachtree Creek Investments writes in Bloomberg that 2022 could be somewhat normal with steadier production and supply and still solid demand.

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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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Amazon Opens First Fulfillment Center In North Dakota

Business Facilities

Amazon's new 1 million-square-foot fulfillment center will create more than 1,000 jobs in Fargo, North Dakota. The post Amazon Opens First Fulfillment Center In North Dakota appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Public Sector Facilities Management – The Elephant in the Room

Job Order Contracting

The elephant in the facilities management room is ever-present. The reality is that planning, procurement, and project delivery teams are misaligned… or simply not aligned at all. This causal factor for the relatively dismal performance associated with facilities repair, renovation, and new builds is the lack of leadership, support, and commitment of senior management.

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Façade Lighting Solutions For Building Structures

The Constructor

Facade lightings are illuminations provided to structures to highlight their architectural features and create a picturesque effect. The lights.

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Starter Homes Are More Affordable Than Renting (in Some Places)

Pro Builder

Starter Homes Are More Affordable Than Renting (in Some Places). mbeirne. Thu, 09/23/2021 - 11:18. Rents are soaring to all-time highs and rising at a record pace which, after doing the math, has made buying a starter home more affordable than renting in 24 of the 50 largest metro markets, analyzed by Realtor.com. Rents are soaring to all-time highs and rising at a record pace which, after doing the math, has made buying a starter home more affordable than renting in 24 of the 50 largest metro m

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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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Southwest Louisiana: Where The Action Is

Business Facilities

The diverse, inclusive gumbo in Southwest Louisiana includes a highly skilled workforce that is the hot sauce for success in key growth sectors. The post Southwest Louisiana: Where The Action Is appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Types of Load Acting on Structure | Types of Load on Beam

Civiconcepts

What Is Structural Load? Structural loads in buildings produce various types of action such as deformations, stresses, or displacements. Structural loads are an important factor in the design of buildings. … Types of Load Acting on Structure | Types of Load on Beam Read More ».

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Natural Stone Flooring: Properties, Benefits & Drawbacks

The Constructor

Natural stones are the most elegant and luxurious flooring material for building construction. They are quarried from the earth’s surface and.

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The Top 10 Mistakes Sales Managers Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Pro Builder

The Top 10 Mistakes Sales Managers Make (and How to Avoid Them). ibush. Mon, 09/20/2021 - 12:06. Most sales managers trip over two big stumbling blocks: hiring the wrong candidates, and motivating salespeople incorrectly. Here’s how to stop the revolving door for good. Dr. Christopher Croner . Hiring and managing salespeople are the two most important—and most difficult—things you will do as a sales manager.

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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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The New Frameworks Philosophy

Natural Building

New Frameworks , a construction company in Vermont, specializes in natural and local materials. A vital part of its mission is to “draw down” carbon in its projects to reverse emissions. “Climate justice and climate response is not a theory to us; it’s a practice,” Ace McArleton, who cofounded the company in 2006, said. “And we wake up every day knowing that every action we take within New Frameworks is informed by that.” New Frameworks cofounder Ace McA

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Revit Updates and 33 Percent

Revit OpEd

There must be something magical about 33% and Revit updates lately? I installed the Hotfix the other day and it "hung" at 33% long enough that I thought the install failed. I just started to look at a forum thread on the subject and it magically finished. This morning the same thing is happening with the 2022.1 update. Progress gauges aren't much good if they don't actually show progress the whole time, no?

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Russian Quintessential: Cantilever Pipe-Shaped Holiday Home

The Constructor

Moscow’s chief architect, Sergey Kuznetsov, designed a cantilever pipe-shaped holiday home named “Russian Quintessential” on the edge of a slope in.

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How is Artificial Intelligence Helping Home Buyers?

Pro Builder

How is Artificial Intelligence Helping Home Buyers? mbeirne. Mon, 09/20/2021 - 11:22. Some home selling and lending services like Compass, Zillow, and LoanSnap claim their artificial intelligence (AI) tools can search through millions of documents in seconds to find the right property for buyers and match the perfect loan type to borrowers. A lot of real estate data about dimensions, previous purchase price, title, and property value are public record.

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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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More than a headquarters: Deepening roots for Glik’s and Korte’s next generation

The Korte Company

Ralph Korte and Joe Glik, stewards of their own construction and retail legacies respectively, first crossed paths in the early 1970s. Strip malls were still a new venture and a young Todd Korte only came up as high as a groundbreaking shovel on that first project together in Highland, Illinois. Today, The Korte Company is well into its second generation, and Glik’s is bringing in the fifth.

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Anti Termite Treatment for Construction | Anit Termite Treatment Chemical

Civiconcepts

What Is Anti Termite Treatment? Anti termite treatment is a chemical procedure carried out for soil, masonry, wood, and electrical fixtures to provide the building with a chemical barrier against … Anti Termite Treatment for Construction | Anit Termite Treatment Chemical Read More ».

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What is Slope Failure – Its 4 Types | Causes | Effects & Prevention of Slope Failure

Learn Civil Engineering

What is a Slope? The incline angle of the surface is called slope. The slope is the evaluation of the inclination of a line or a segment of a line that is attached with the two points. The slope of a line is assigned to the ratio of the quantity that y extends as x […].