Category: Construction
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How Quality Plumbing Boosts Efficiency and Sustainability
When you think about construction, you might picture tall cranes, concrete mixers, or workers fitting steel beams together. What often gets overlooked, however, is the hidden network that makes any building functional: its plumbing. A well-designed plumbing system goes far beyond delivering water and removing waste; it influences efficiency, sustainability, and even the long-term success…
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Video | Bristol arena project underway at former Concorde site
Surrounding outer buildings have already been demolished, clearing the way for the next phase of development, including a new accessible bridge connecting the arena complex with the rest of Brabazon, which was recently backed by the government as one of the flagship new towns across the country. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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How to Manage Cash Flow Stress in Construction
A delayed draw on a pay app, a missed shift from a sick child, or a car repair can ripple through a job site. Schedules slip when key people are out, and small hiccups quickly become line items on a delay log. For individual workers, timing is everything. Many cover rent, fuel, and groceries week…
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Restoring and Refreshing Your Lawn After Home Projects
Renovation, addition, or outdoor construction projects may introduce new changes that are exciting to your home, but in most cases, cause your lawn to look worn or damaged. Foot traffic, use of heavy machinery, and the debris left behind may lead to soil compaction, bare and uneven grading and an infestation of weeds. After the…
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Texas Multifamily Construction: Building Growing Communities
Construction projects are discreet, and so are the specifications that drive the costs. Building a multifamily property is nothing like putting up a retail store or renovating an office. A multifamily construction company has to juggle far more moving parts — dozens or even hundreds of living units, utility connections for every floor, and strict…
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From Overspending to Smart Spend: Construction Budget Tips
Construction projects are notorious for going over budget, but controlling costs doesn’t have to be an impossible task. With the right strategies, projects can transition from overspending to smart, efficient spending. One way to achieve this is to save money with Coupora, a valuable resource for managing your project’s finances more effectively. Understanding Common Pitfalls…
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Strategies for Managing Market Volatility in Commercial Construction
Managing market volatility in commercial construction takes time, effort, and expertise. Materials fluctuate in price. Labor markets shift overnight. Supply chains can break down without warning. These uncertainties make it more challenging to plan projects and manage budgets, but strategies exist to help mitigate these risks. To that end, here are a few ways you…
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Golden Triangle Ventures to Acquire Texas Electrical Contractor
Golden Triangle Ventures, Inc. (OTC: GTVH) today announced that it has executed a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) to acquire a Texas-based electrical contracting firm generating over $6 million in annual revenue with consistent profit margins and a proven record of active growth. Following the close of the transaction, the business will operate under the Company’s construction…
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Maximizing Efficiency with Advanced Material Handling Equipment
Looking for a proven way to reduce construction costs and increase productivity? Integrating advanced material handling equipment into construction projects has never been more critical. As contractors face pressure to deliver projects faster, safer, and more efficiently, properly designed systems can move materials around the worksite quicker than ever before. The problem: Most construction projects…
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Helmet Lab Issues First Ratings for Construction Helmets
The 2018 collapse of a pedestrian bridge in Miami, Florida, served as a headgear wake-up call for Scott Greenhaus. A 40-plus-year veteran of the construction industry, Greenhaus was working with his team to install a post-tensioning system when the bridge collapsed. It killed five motorists and one team member and left the job’s superintendent with a…