Sat.Mar 20, 2021 - Fri.Mar 26, 2021

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Plum Concrete – Purpose, Ratio, Specification and Uses

Civil Lead

What is plum Concrete? In mass concreting work, hard natural stones of size up to 300 mm or even big. Read more.

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When The Construction Project Team Made 122 Design Changes in the Name of Safety

ENR Construction

A drug company’s new building may indicate growing support for design-phase hazard mitigation.

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Bridging the gap: 3 steps to improve communication in construction

Lets Build

Timely communication is an essential component of success for every project with a lot of repetition in construction. Whether you are building a hospital, a school, an entire apartment block, or even a new road network, it is of paramount importance that your teams are connected around a centralised, live schedule. By moving your project communication to the cloud, you can ensure that everyone stays on the same page and critical issues or last-minute changes are reported directly from the site i

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Best Value Facilities Repair, Renovation Work Order Delivery

Job Order Contracting

News Flash – Best value facilities repair, renovation work order delivery is now available to any real property owner. An integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery solution that drives consistent on-time, on-budget, quality outcomes at a fair price. Create a shared scope of work using a a detailed line item construction cost estimate using locally researched cost data.

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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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Welding 101: 6 Different Types

Construction Marketing

Our ancestors have been sticking pieces of metal together for centuries, using older and much more rudimentary forms of welding. However, it wasn’t until the late nineteenth century, and then the early twentieth century when the coated electrode was invented, that welding really found its stride. So many different styles and techniques have emerged since then—like resistance welding, gas welding and friction welding—that it’s worth taking a look at each to see which might be right for your needs

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Covid Pandemic Exposes More Children to Toxic Lead

Green Building Law Update

Covid-19 school closures and lockdowns resulted in thousands of children having increased blood lead levels. In a study of this consequence of Covid-19, released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to describe blood lead level testing among young children during the Covid-19 pandemic, the CDC analyzed data reported from 34 state and local health departments about blood lead level testing among children aged 6 years and under.

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The Case for Modernizing Your Construction Job Cost Processes

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How a connected, cloud-based construction solution brings timely, accurate job costing to the table to tackle today’s construction demands.

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5 Reasons To Hire Commercial Builders

Construction Marketing

Whether you’re a business owner investing in a brand-new office space, or a landlord looking to expand your portfolio with some custom-built retail offerings, you may be wondering what kind of builder is best for the job. The process of building a commercial property is very different to the construction of a residential home; sourcing a specialized commercial building firm is likely to make the process go much more smoothly than hiring the first builder to return your call.

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Waldorf Astoria Miami will become the tallest tower south of Manhattan

BD+C

Rising 1,049 feet and 98 stories into the south Florida sky, the new Waldorf Astoria Miami will become Miami’s first supertall tower and the tallest tower south of Manhattan. Carlos Ott, with the help of Sieger Suarez, is designing the project. The design is conceived as a stack of glass cubes, one on top of the other, in slightly different positions.The tower will comprise a hotel and open-concept residences with views Biscayne Bay, the Port of Miami, Brickell Avenue, Downtown Miami, Key Biscay

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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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Eqpt. Mfrs. Have Positive 2021 Outlook

Construction Equipment

As the industry emerges from a full year under the Covid-19 cloud, 88 percent of equipment manufacturers report a positive outlook for 2021, according to a new survey released by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.

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Why Managing Compliance is a Construction HR Priority

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Modern solutions and workflows are helping construction HR managers streamline employee compliance documentation and empower their workforces.

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Lumber Prices: How Builders are Managing

Pro Builder

Lumber Prices: How Builders are Managing. cbroderick. Thu, 03/25/2021 - 10:27. Three builders tell us how lumber prices are affecting business, how they are managing, and the lessons learned along the way. Plus, the Structural Insulated Panel Association’s executive director tells builders everything they should know about SIPs on this installment of the Weekly.

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The Right Accounting Software Can Increase Your Profits

Contractor Bookkeeping

Most construction business owners who use accounting software quickly master the basics. They automate processes like invoicing and payroll, track expenses, and view real-time financial reports to manage cash flow and make better business decisions. What three reports do you need for your construction business? #1 Cash On Hand - This report shows you how much cash you have in your checking accounts, savings accounts, payroll accounts, hip national bank (your wallet), and petty cash box in your o

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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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Trimble Roadworks 2D Paving Control Platform

Construction Equipment

Roadworks 2D Paving Control Platform for asphalt pavers is an automatic screed control system designed to improve the accuracy and productivity in applications of asphalt paving.

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Finding success for downtown office space after COVID-19

BD+C

Commercial real estate in our downtowns is going to look very different in the coming years. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated trends like the adoption of digital business solutions and work-from-home policies, leading many companies to experiment with reducing their physical footprint as their leases come up for renewal.

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Autodesk Fully Releases Takeoff for 2D and 3D Estimating

Construction Junkie

screenshot of Autodesk Takeoff, courtesy of Autodesk. Autodesk announced the impending release of 3 new products , combining the best of all of their existing products and adding new features, at last year’s virtual Autodesk University. Those products ( Build , Takeoff, and BIM Collaborate) are now fully available on a global scale, with Takeoff being the most recent release.

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Kansas: Setting A Bountiful Table In The Heartland

Business Facilities

As the nation’s top wheat producer, Kansas has long been an agribiz leader. The Sunflower State also is in the top tier for food manufacturing. - Read: Kansas: Setting A Bountiful Table In The Heartland at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Volvo Trains Techs for Electric Machines

Construction Equipment

Volvo Construction Equipment is training technicians for Loxam, a rental company in France, on how to handle electric machines. Loxam has 18 ECR25 electric excavators in its branches.

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Architecture billings climb into positive territory after a year of monthly declines

BD+C

Continuing the positive momentum of a nearly three-point bump in January, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reached its first positive mark since February 2020, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

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Biden Administration Rescinds Rule Affecting Construction Workforce

Pro Builder

Biden Administration Rescinds Rule Affecting Construction Workforce. cbroderick. Tue, 03/23/2021 - 10:07. A rule affecting lawful immigration and affordable housing, known as the “Public Charge Rule,” has been rescinded by the Biden administration in a move the National Association of Home Builders calls “a win.” Formally known as the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds regulation, the ruling grouped immigrants receiving government assistance into the definition of “public charge,” but in d

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Nevada, Canada To Open Mining Incubator In Elko, NV

Business Facilities

MineConnect will give rural Northeastern Nevada access to the heart of the Canadian mining industry. - Read: Nevada, Canada To Open Mining Incubator In Elko, NV at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Doosan Announces Top Dealers From 2020

Construction Equipment

Doosan has announced its top-performing dealers of 2020. The company annually recognizes its heavy equipment dealers that have excelled in providing top-level performance in sales, parts, and service to the customers in their respective markets.

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Think tank offers plan for new approach to reduce neighborhood poverty

BD+C

The Brookings Institution has released a “ strategic action playbook ” containing a five-step plan that community, city, and regional leaders can use to design and implement community-rooted economic inclusion policies.

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Where Does the Housing Market Go From Here?

Pro Builder

Where Does the Housing Market Go From Here? mbeirne. Mon, 03/22/2021 - 10:39. The very nature of the pandemic, through the health implications, social distancing, and need to isolate, has really brought a central focus on the importance of home for most Americans. The pandemic pushed the hunt for a first-time home and for a home with more space to uncharted extremes.

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Innovation, Investments, and Incentives Needed to Solve the Water Crisis

ENR Construction

Fixing our nation's aging water infrastructure will take effort from the private and public sectors as well as collaborative technology that helps designers and contractors tackle the challenges deferred maintenance causes.

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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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Machine Data and the Dealer Connection

Construction Equipment

Today I’d like to tell you a story about change. The seeds that started this change were sown in the latter years of the last century, but as any farmer will tell you, seeds don’t sprout overnight. In fact, these seeds are still not fully blossomed. But we’re getting there.

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UC Merced’s completed 2020 Project roughly doubles the campus’ physical capacity

BD+C

UC Merced recently completed the third phase of its 2020 Project , which the university asserts is the largest public-private partnership social infrastructure project in U.S. history.

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February New-Home Sales Drop to Slowest Pace Since May

Pro Builder

February New-Home Sales Drop to Slowest Pace Since May. cbroderick. Wed, 03/24/2021 - 09:29. While housing inventory resulted in existing home sales taking a hit in February, rising costs and delays caused new-home sales to dip as well. Building material costs, delays, rising mortgage rates and home prices impacted housing affordability in February, reports CNBC.