GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act and How GCP Solutions Can Apply. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 10/20/2022 - 08:14. GCP Applied Technologies. October 20, 2022. The Inflation Reduction Act is aggressively tackling climate change head on. The bill, which passed into law in August 2022, is aiming to reduce carbon emissions in the U.S. by approximately 40% by 2030. To achieve this goal, the U.S. government is investing $300 billion to update building codes and support sustainable construction, and expanding tax

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Contractors with service divisions are turning to technology to create unforgettable customer experiences and set themselves apart.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Shipping containers are excellent materials for building your dream home. They’re structurally sound and designed to withstand harsh weather conditions. Plus, they’re more affordable than conventional construction. Planning and designing are the most challenging stages when building a shipping container home. Since the shipping containers have a restricted shape and size, the opportunity for customization is limited.

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Civiconcepts

OCTOBER 20, 2022

What Is A French Door? The door which is made out of glass panels for most of its length with a wooden or any other materials frame is called a … Types of French Doors | Internal French Doors | Top 5 French Door Types Read More ».

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Construction is central to national life in the UK. As well as contributing £117bn to the economy each year, the industry employs 2.7 million people in a whole host of roles. But it’s a transformative time for UK construction and the people that work within it – which is requiring companies of all kinds to adapt. While we’re seeing greater use of construction technology and new standards in safety, quality and productivity, at the same time there are rising prices, the cost of living crisis and

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Deep in Ancares mountains of Spain are some centuries-old houses that look straight out of a fairy tale but are cleverly suited to the harsh realities of this remote region. Known as pallozas , the round huts are made of stone and topped with a teardrop-shaped roof of rye straw. There are more than 200 scattered among the rural villages. Many of these homes were built 250 years ago, though their architectural roots stretch back millennia – some historians contend that pallozas are pre-Roman, an

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Civiconcepts

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Introduction To Soil Exploration The soil is in contrast to various materials used in civil engineering, which include bitumen, steel, cement or concrete, brick, and aggregate. These materials have a … What Is Soil Exploration | Stages Of Soil Exploration | Method Of Soil Exploration | Objective of Soil Exploration Read More ».

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Commercial Construction Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Between 2018 and 2022, Englewood’s national construction work in the cannabis retail industry grew by 100% and we expect that trajectory to continue as more states legalize recreational marijuana use and cannabis firms expand into new markets. Like any CRE sector, the cannabis industry comes with its own set of nuances for planning and executing construction projects – particularly since it is relatively new and highly regulated.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 21, 2022

When you start a small business, it's usually only you behind the whole operation. You wear many hats, from CEO to clean-up crew. As you pour your heart and soul into your business and it begins to grow, the amount of work involved grows. Because a small business focuses on survival, you pay much attention to the bottom line. This makes much sense, but it also leads to being seriously overworked.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 20, 2022

We look back on the key takeaways of the 2022 EMEA Summit for Trimble Viewpoint customers.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Practical Law Construction

OCTOBER 19, 2022

English law has, to put it mildly, a fractious relationship with the concept of good faith. There is a deep-rooted scepticism towards it that has often manifested as outright hostility: Lord Ackner famously described the duty to negotiate in good faith as “inherently repugnant to the adversarial position of the parties” ( Walford v Miles ).

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GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 20, 2022

New President of Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals Business Unit for North America. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 10/20/2022 - 08:26. GCP Applied Technologies. October 20, 2022. Following the acquisition of GCP Applied Technologies by Saint-Gobain, GCP’s Specialty Construction Chemicals (SCC) segment will integrate with CHRYSO within the new Construction Chemicals Business Unit, part of the High-Performance Solutions division of Saint-Gobain.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Many panels at Water Environment Federation industry conference focused on new approaches to reduce or destroy "forever" chemicals that are a more prevalent health threat.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Construction bids are critical to winning more work, so it pays to have a solid understanding of what they entail and what you can do to improve your bidding performance. . In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about construction bids. Use these links to jump to the relevant section: Why Aren’t My Construction Bids Working?

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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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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Understanding their role in active shooter attacks. By Marc Donahue, EFCO. Photos courtesy Armoured One/EFCO. Parents, school officials, teachers, staff, and facility managers are increasingly asking architects and specification professionals whether their buildings are taking all the precautions available to mitigate shooting incidents. While no building product component or system is truly “bulletproof,” industry resources are evolving to evaluate, select, and specify high-performance, aluminu

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GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 20, 2022

New President of Construction Chemicals Business Unit for North America. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 10/20/2022 - 08:26. GCP Applied Technologies. October 20, 2022. Following the acquisition of GCP Applied Technologies by Saint-Gobain, GCP’s Specialty Construction Chemicals (SCC) segment will integrate with CHRYSO within the new Construction Chemicals Business Unit, part of the High-Performance Solutions division of Saint-Gobain.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Higher natural disaster risk level for utility energy plants is opposed by clean energy builders as expensive and unneeded, as building code council votes on proposal through Oct. 24.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 20, 2022

At any given time, an electrician could be performing work on a construction project that involves high stakes. For example, a faulty connection somewhere along a circuit could trigger a fire that causes significant damage or total loss to the structure. This type of damage may leave electrical contractors unable to foot the bill. Scenarios like these stress the need for an electrician to have insurance coverage in place.

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Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

Construction Management

Constructlaw

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Pizzarotti, LLC v. X-Treme Concrete Inc. , 205 A.D.3d 487 (N.Y. App. Div. 2022). A New York appellate court recently affirmed the dismissal of a subcontractor’s counterclaims for delay damages and for unpaid amounts because they were barred by the parties’ no-damage-for-delay provision and executed lien waivers, respectively. Pizzarotti LLC, a construction manager, sued its subcontractor, X-Treme Concrete, Inc., seeking to recover amounts it paid X-Treme for uncompleted work and amounts it paid

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The Korte Company

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In case you hadn’t heard, it’s tough out there. Many of the challenges facing construction projects in the healthcare industry are the same issues affecting the broader economy: rising costs, labor shortages and supply chain disruptions. In an op/ed in Medical Construction & Design , Anthony Walker, our Healthcare Director, explains these challenges in detail and shares what healthcare providers and builders can do to resolve them.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Firm says rotor redesign differentiate Haliade-X offshore wind model, in patent dispute with rival Siemens-Gamesa that brought American market injunction.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A sturdy pair of work boots is an essential component of protective workwear. Carhartt is a well-known manufacturer of safe, high-quality boots as its work boots provide unmatched protection and traction.  In any work environment, Carhartt boots will keep your feet safe and comfortable. In today’s article, we will talk about what makes Carhartt a good boot brand and the best Carhartt boots.

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Rapport3

OCTOBER 19, 2022

We Reached 900 Followers on LinkedIn! As a celebration of reaching 900 followers, we have recapped our proudest moments. Thank you all so much for following us and being a part of our journey. We appreciate each one of you!  We welcomed 6 new joiners to the team in the last two months. In this post we highlighted their experiences as a part of the team!

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Stok

OCTOBER 19, 2022

For many of us ESG and reporting nerds, September and October are a time of great excitement and anticipation as we await the results of our GRESB submissions. Flashbacks from earlier in the summer ensue, and we are transported to July 1, exhausted and obsessively reviewing GRESB submissions one last time. Finally, the courage builds, and we hit submit!

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Located within a former big-box department store, the natatorium features an eight-lane 50-meter-long competition pool, and a pair of three-lane 25-yd-long warm-up pools to support a variety of student swimming programs.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Construction is facing a labor shortage – and it has been for a while. The statistics paint a discouraging picture , with an 8% drop in the number of construction workers aged 25-54 over the last decade. Moreover, one in five workers is over the age of 55, when the traditional age of retirement in the industry is 61. . Overall, we’re looking at a total shortage of about 650,000 workers for 2022, and that’s assuming hiring otherwise continues apace. .

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Rapport3

OCTOBER 19, 2022

We Reached 900 Followers on LinkedIn! As a celebration of reaching 900 followers, we have recapped our proudest moments. Thank you all so much for following us and being a part of our journey. We appreciate each one of you!  We welcomed 6 new joiners to the team in the last two months. In this post we highlighted their experiences as a part of the team!

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Stok

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In this installment of Wit and Wisdom for Well-Being, we bring you: fractal patterns and why they can help reduce stress! To all you leaf peepers out there, do you ever wonder why your shoulders drop and perhaps a wave of relaxation comes over you when you are exposed to nature? Turns out, it’s not just you. Research has shown that exposure to nature, specifically fractal patterns, can reduce a person’s stress level by up to 60%.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In a recent webinar, construction experts from IFS and Bryden Wood discussed how converging technologies can deliver: cost and time savings, the ability to meet the modern challenges of construction and a sustainable way of working.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 19, 2022

This year, Autodesk University was an exciting three-day event of sessions, keynotes, meetups, and networking. This was a year to remember, and you could feel the energy that came with being able to see everyone back in person. Check out the daily recaps here: AU 2022 Day 1 Recap: The Top Highlights from the General Session & More . AU 2022 Day 2 Recap: The Most Interesting Moments of the Construction Session .

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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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