Business Facilities
JULY 27, 2021
Virginia has Best Business Climate, also tops in Tech Talent Pipeline and Cybersecurity Leaders; Texas leads new Semiconductors ranking in Business Facilities' 17th Annual Rankings Report. - Read: Virginia Has Best Business Climate, Tech Talent Pipeline at BusinessFacilities.com.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JULY 30, 2021
Owning a construction company and being an employee requires different mindsets and attitudes or paradigms. Both positions are natural enemies and generate tension, leading to various diseases; mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual. Construction workers live in the real world, where everything can be seen, heard, felt, tasted, and sometimes smelled.
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BD+C
JULY 27, 2021
According to Lodging Econometrics’ (LE) most recent construction pipeline trend report, at the close of the second quarter, the top five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines are New York City, with 146 projects/25,232 rooms; Los Angeles with 135 projects/22,586 rooms; Dallas with 132 projects/16,183 rooms; Atlanta with 129 projects/17,845 rooms; and Nashville with 91 projects/12,703 rooms.
PC Construction
JULY 30, 2021
On Wednesday, PC joined the City of Lynchburg and local officials to celebrate the official ribbon cutting for the Combined Sewer Overflow Reduction Improvements project at the Lynchburg WWTP. The $44.5 million project was completed. The post Completed project will reduce sewage and stormwater discharge into the James River first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.
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Choosing the right ERP system is a pivotal decision for any construction company. Our buyer’s guide is crafted to provide leaders with the essential knowledge needed to make informed choices. This guide delves into the critical aspects of selecting a construction ERP, including making the right decision, building internal support, and identifying the best software for your organization.
Business Facilities
JULY 27, 2021
Our most comprehensive rankings compilation to date, our 17th Annual Rankings Report features 60 categories that highlight State, Metro and Global leaders building the foundation for a future of sustainable growth. - Read: Business Facilities’ 17th Annual Rankings Report at BusinessFacilities.com.
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BD+C
JULY 29, 2021
Pent-up demand from the pandemic is creating a general spending surge that is helping to improve the outlook on construction spending over the next two years, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
Practical Law Construction
JULY 28, 2021
Those you of you with an interest in construction law will no doubt have heard of the case of Triple Point v PTT , which concerned whether liquidated damages (LDs) are payable in the event of termination. The first judgment was given by Jefford J in 2017 and the Court of Appeal gave judgment on the appeal in 2019. The final decision by the Supreme Court has been long awaited… and we now have the answer to one of the trickier questions of construction law.
Business Facilities
JULY 29, 2021
Greater Hartford, CT; Raleigh, NC; and Boise, ID were named the top three Millennial Magnets in Business Facilities' 2021 Metro Rankings Report. - Read: Hartford, Raleigh And Boise Are Top Millennial Magnets at BusinessFacilities.com.
Natural Building
JULY 26, 2021
George Remedios has planted ten ‘food forests’ in Mumbai, India over the course of six years. Some of them are in a space as small as just 13 feet by 145 feet. Along with mangoes, coconut, papayas, guavas, pomegranates, bananas, and jujubes you see monkeys, squirrels, birds and bees that come to feed on the fruits and flowers. Planting diverse edible plants in limited spaces is an art that George has perfected over the years.
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Managing construction projects in disparate systems and spreadsheets is difficult due to numerous moving parts and diverse stakeholder needs. A dynamic, intuitive software solution is essential for everyone involved—owners, designers, engineers, Construction Managers, and General Contractors. Companies need a secure, centralized system to manage documents, scheduling, financials, and more.
BD+C
JULY 27, 2021
As if rising sea levels and increasingly powerful storms were not enough, add the wobbly orbit of the moon to flood risk factors. Scientists say fluctuations in the moon’s orbit will lead to a spate of fair weather flooding beginning in the mid-2030s. A recent study examined regular fluctuations in the moon’s orbit around the Earth occurring on an 18.6 year cycle.
Work Gearz
JULY 26, 2021
Steel toe boots definitely are a pinch for your pockets and you cannot keep buying them after every while, right? But you definitely need to wear them to work everyday and for the very same reason they get damaged earlier than your causal wear shoes and boots! Steel toe boots can face various issues like the cracking of the steel toe caps after suffering an impact, fading of the color of the leather, developing cracks, drying out of the leather, developing creases, wearing off of the sole, thinn
Business Facilities
JULY 29, 2021
The lab space grants are designed to help keep science and tech companies in Delaware, and encourage their long-term growth in the state. - Read: Delaware Adds Another $10M For Ready-To-Go Lab Space Grants at BusinessFacilities.com.
Civiconcepts
JULY 25, 2021
Introduction To Tiles Tiles are thin objects, generally square or rectangular in shape. The tile is a manufactured portion of hard-wearing material such as ceramic, stone, metal, baked clay, or … Top 10 Best Tiles Company In India | Top Tiles Brand In India Read More ».
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Contingency planning is a strategic plan to allocate resources, time, and money if “all hell breaks loose” on a project. It considers risk mitigation and planning for a worst-case scenario. Contingency planning in construction is necessary. You're expected to throw in a percentage to cover a contingency plan in your estimates but is it enough? There is an art to this type of planning and, if project leaders aren’t careful, a contingency plan could cost the company a lot more than lapsed deadlin
BD+C
JULY 28, 2021
A new 158-unit, 114,878-sf multifamily development is set to begin construction in Washington, D.C.’s Logan Circle submarket. The five-story project is located at the intersection of 15th Street NW and S Street NW, less than a half mile from the U Street Metro Station. The project is also only one block away from 14th Street NW, the heart of nightlife, restaurants, and entertainment for the area’s young professionals. . .
Work Gearz
JULY 26, 2021
If you have Pes Cavus, better known as high arches, you know that this condition can stress the foot’s metatarsus causing pain and creating instability when walking. We found several professionals who do indeed have high arches, and we asked them to test a series of professional work boots to evaluate which are the best for professionals and laborers with this condition.
Business Facilities
JULY 30, 2021
Innovative recycled polypropylene manufacturer PureCycle will create more than 80 jobs in Augusta, GA with its first U.S. cluster facility. - Read: PureCycle To Invest $440M In Georgia Recycling Facility at BusinessFacilities.com.
ENR Construction
JULY 28, 2021
Many who have lived through mental distress and addiction are raising their voices to remove stigma and propel real action to combat these twin epidemics.
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Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to
BD+C
JULY 28, 2021
The higher education industry faces an infrastructure backlog of $112.3 billion, according to a study by Gordian Partners and APPA, an association of educational facilities professionals. Public institutions have a backlog of $76.1 billion, and their private counterparts face a $36.2 billion backlog. Broken down by type, the backlog is as follows: · Research/Doctoral institutions: $40.8 billion. · Masters institutions: $29.5 billion. · Baccalaureate institutions: $14.3 billion.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 28, 2021
Why UK contractors are turning to technology to help them work more efficiently amid an ever-changing construction materials landscape.
Business Facilities
JULY 28, 2021
Louisiana leads in Customized Training; California, New Jersey and Massachusetts are top biotech states in Business Facilities' 17th Annual Rankings Report. - Read: Louisiana Still The Gold Standard In Custom Training at BusinessFacilities.com.
ENR Construction
JULY 30, 2021
A crew is preparing for the boring of a massive tunnel near the Seekonk River in Pawtucket, R.I. as part of the final phase of Rhode Island’s “Big Dig.
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In the construction industry, efficient material management and waste reduction are essential for both environmental sustainability and economic success. This detailed eBook provides an in-depth look at methods to cut waste and boost material efficiency. Topics covered include sustainable design principles, utilizing BIM for waste minimization, precise estimating and ordering, and effective storage and handling of materials.
BD+C
JULY 28, 2021
In the second quarter of 2021, analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that the top franchise companies with the largest construction pipelines are: Marriott International with 1,301 projects/170,847 rooms, Hilton Worldwide with 1,216 projects/139,172 rooms, and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) with 777 projects/78,929 rooms. Development projects with these three franchise companies comprise 69% of all projects in the total construction pipeline.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 27, 2021
Laila Ali, daughter of late beloved icon and humanitarian Muhammad Ali, is poised to inspire at virtual construction conference.
Business Facilities
JULY 26, 2021
After relocating its corporate offices to Kentucky from California, lens producer Zeiss Vision Care will create 75 jobs in Hebron, KY. - Read: Zeiss Vision Care Opens New U.S. Headquarters In Kentucky at BusinessFacilities.com.
ENR Construction
JULY 29, 2021
Officials and water sector professionals warned of ongoing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the nation’s water and wastewater utility infrastructure at a Senate hearing on escalating cyber attacks against U.S. utilities and water-management organizations. .
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In the face of rising customer expectations and evolving industry standards, staying ahead in construction demands innovation. A Next Generation Construction ERP is designed to meet these challenges head-on. By integrating this advanced system into your tech stack, you empower your team with a single source of truth, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency.
BD+C
JULY 28, 2021
The American Concrete Institute ( ACI ) recently created a new position: Director of Innovative Concrete Technology. Rex C. Donahey, Ph.D., currently Editor-in-Chief of ACI’s monthly magazine, Concrete International , was named to the post. He will focus on outreach with trade organizations, companies, and individuals to attract emerging technologies for development within ACI.
Construction Specifier
JULY 30, 2021
Monica Schultes. Images courtesy eConstruct USA LLC. While concrete has been around in some form for thousands of years, the newest iteration, ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is creating a stir. UHPC has been used to build bridges and architectural façades around the world. However, in the United States, UHPC’s use has been limited to-date—its widest use is in joints and connections.
Civiconcepts
JULY 28, 2021
An Arch is a structure that is composed of a wedge-shaped unit. The internal curve of an arch is recognized as Intrados and the external curve of the arch is … 21 Different Types Of Arches In Construction Read More ».
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