Practical Law Construction

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Back in February 2021, I wrote a blog entitled, You must adjudicate before you can arbitrate , where I discussed Lady Wolffe’s judgment in Fraserburgh Harbour Commissioners v McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd. At the time, I said that if parties have a tiered dispute resolution clause in their contract, one thing they shouldn’t do is jump in at the deep end, missing out a step or two on the way, because we know the judges don’t like this (as was proved by Lady Wolffe’s dismissal of the c

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

News: OSHA released an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on protecting employees from the Covid-19 virus. What is an ETS? ETS stands for Emergency Temporary Standard and takes effect rather quickly. OSHA attempts to make clear what organizations are affected by an ETS. Additionally, an ETS generally applies to state OSHA organizations as well. Why was it issued?

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Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Construction business owners already have a time-consuming and challenging job running their business. If their business is open five days a week, they usually need the weekend to catch up on paperwork, pay bills and manage any tasks they didn't get to during the week. For those with a seven-day-a-week business, there's even less time off. They often feel the need to be onsite whenever the company is open to deal with unanticipated issues, help the staff out, and ensure all tasks are completed.

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

AWS has already broken ground on the $3.5 billion Data Center Region in Alberta, which will be one of two in Canada. The post Amazon Web Services To Create 950 Jobs In Calgary appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

New report shows construction executives and frontline employees may not agree on tech stack capabilities.

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A David Creation

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Taking a closer look at your hiring strategy as we enter the winter months, maybe planning ahead for spring? Good move! I know that this is typically a season when contractors back off of hiring a bit, especially with all the economic unknowns. It’d be nice to be able to predict the future, but that’s not really an option at this point… My best recommendation is to stay optimistic and have a backup plan, including a plan for hiring.

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

RemArms will create 856 jobs at its new headquarters, advanced manufacturing facility, and R&D center in LaGrange, GA. The post Remington Firearms Investing $100M In New Georgia Global HQ appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Spain-based firms anticipate reach of commercial and financial close on reconstituted P3 project completion in February, with full-scale construction set to begin soon after.

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PC Construction

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

We celebrated Employee Ownership Month during October by banding together with a team of Vermont employee-owned companies to give back to the community. Together, we raised nearly $35,000 for the Vermont Foodbank and donated hundreds. The post Food Drive Brings in $35,000 for Vermont Foodbank first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Building a house or an office from scratch is not as easy as it seems. If you don’t have the right experience and professional teams, the chances of failure are higher than success. . In your business, you need the best construction software that you can get. But here is the somewhat tricky part, you’re not just choosing your software and its functions based on where you are as a business now.

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Toyota West Virginia (TMMWV) investment will bring a new, dedicated line of hybrid transaxles to Putnam County, WV. The post Toyota To Invest $240M In West Virginia appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Owner Dominion Energy reports project cost up $2B to nearly $10B, citing commodity price hikes, and power transmission route changes, but ratepayer cost impact stays within approved range.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

In case you missed our 2021 EMEA Summit, here are some highlights; and you can still watch the sessions on-demand!

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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

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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

One of the more important aspects of good safety at a construction site is visibility, so more and more construction employers are requiring reflective details on protective gear. One important piece of gear often referred to as a reflective vest is the safety vest. These vests are standard for policemen, traffic cops, firemen, and emergency workers, but more and more we are seeing them worn by construction workers at building sites.

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

EPC Columbia will create 50 new jobs at its Lebanon, OH appliance and automotive part manufacturing facility with a $2.5 million expansion. The post Plastic Manufacturer EPC Columbia To Expand Ohio Facility appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Spain-based firms anticipate reaching commercial and financial close on contract for reconstituted P3 project completion in February, with full-scale construction set to begin soon after.

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AEC Business

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

CEMEX Ventures, together with Dysruptek, Ferrovial, GS Futures, Hilti, VINCI Group’s Leonard and NOVA by Saint-Gobain, have announced the ten winners of the Construction Startup Competition 2021. Document Crunch, an AI-powered software to identify and explain critical issues in construction contracts, was chosen as the gold medalist of the 2021 edition.

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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

When dealing with wood, it is critical to wear a sturdy pair of gloves. Working with wood is hard on your hands, and gloves protect your hands from splinters, wounds, and blisters. Whether you’re a professional carpenter or working with wood is your hobby, your gloves should be built to handle a wide range of jobs. The best gloves provide a balance of flexibility, general safety, cut resistance, comfort, and reliability.

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The Automated Fulfillment Center and Automated Grocery Distribution Center will create approximately 1,000 supply chain jobs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The post Walmart Locating Two New High-Tech Supply Chain Facilities In Texas appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Cantilevered tiers of four and five floors and a scalloped facade of curtain wall and architectural metal make 100 Above the Park a striking design on St. Louis’ western skyline.

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Myk Brazier here – These are a few pics of the house we’ve been working on. I used Mike Oehler’s book as well as PAHS by John Hait (and a bunch of other stuff). But it’s basically what you’re calling WOFATI. We mixed and poured our own concrete foundation. This house is being built by Meg and myself and a lot of the time it’s just me cuz Meg is gardening.

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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Silk is a natural material, and like other natural fibres, it’s good at retaining a warm layer of air near to your skin, however because of its permeability, it won’t make you feel sweaty and clammy as most synthetic fabrics. Silk has excellent temperature regulating properties, so it will keep you cool and comfortable even as you move from the warmth of the inside to the cold of the outdoors.

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

A new $101-million program is designed to spur recovery of the state’s tourism industry using American Rescue plan funds. The post Arizona Wants You To Visit appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis has been a staple of outdoor concerts and events for nearly 20 years. In 2018, the city announced an expansion and awarded the task to Shiel Sexton Co. and Power & Sons Construction. .

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Dig it! Building Bound to the Ground is a new publication written by Dutch architect Bjarne Mastenbroek, with photos by Iwan Baan. The book looks at over 500 case studies, from African churches chiselled in rock, to underground Chinese housing and overgrown Parisian housing. Its aim is to highlight the eco-conscious practices and green infrastructures that building with the ground nurtures – a necessary practice for the future of architecture, the environment and humankind.

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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Sometimes, some garments have our hearts but they’re bigger and looser than the usual size we wear. If this garment in question is 50 percent cotton and 50 percent polyester, then you’re in luck. 50/50 Poly-cotton can be shrunk to give a better fitting. However, set your expectations right – don’t expect an xxxl size shirt or hoodie to become a size S after shrinking. .

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Amazon is set to open new facilities in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Montgomery, creating more than 900 full-time jobs in Alabama. The post Amazon Expands In Alabama With Four New Operational Sites appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The FII High-Performance Computing Data Center is a 100-ft-tall, 28,000-sq-ft glass sphere that’s the centralized network and data center control hub for the Foxconn campus in the Wisconn Valley.

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