Tag: Offers
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Linarc Offers Free 21-Day Trial and Lifetime Access to New Scheduling Software
Linarc, Inc. has announced a new offer giving contractors free access to its full project management platform for 21 days, along with lifetime use of its project scheduling software. During the trial, users can create up to three new projects, explore sample projects and invite colleagues and trade partners to test the system’s full capabilities.…
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CITB pilot offers free brickwork and groundworks training
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The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is partnering with Chesterfield College Group to provide free brickwork and groundworks training. The partnership is part of the Access to Homebuilding initiative to attract new entrants to the construction industry. The pilot scheme, which will also help to upskill the existing workforce, is the latest initiative CITB has announced…
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Contractor offers support for local T-Level students
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Beard Construction is partnering Abingdon and Witney College to offer on-site work experience to students in Oxford. The contractor will support the full student cohort for the duration of their two-year T-Level in design, surveying and planning for construction. The partnership will see Beard colleagues provide hands-on opportunities for students to join them on construction…
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New Book Offers Construction Pros a Guide to Surety Bonds
Contractors, project owners, attorneys, CPAs and construction industry stakeholders now have an indispensable new resource. The Contractor’s Guide to Surety Bonds: A Primer on Contract Surety Bonding for Construction Professionals by C. Constantin Poindexter, has been officially released and is now available worldwide through Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Surety bonds are the cornerstone of construction…
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Latest Producer Price Index report offers little relief
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Construction input prices ticked up 0.4% in July, the same increase for nonresidential inputs, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Input prices now…
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Digitally Assisted Project Planning Offers Solutions and Opportunities
The workforce shortages contractors face today are significant and expected to persist for years. As firms try to overcome the challenges of fewer workers, digitally assisted project planning is a solution that can support contractors on multiple levels. In addition to current workforce shortages, other factors are expected to further shrink the availability of qualified…
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Ex-offenders programme offers pathway into construction
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The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published an independent evaluation of the social value delivered through the Mind the Gap programme. The programme was designed to open new pathways into construction for ex-offenders, helping to address the sector’s skills shortage while supporting social mobility. The original project launched in 2017 and was led by…
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Mr. Electric® Offers Smart Back-to-School Power Tips
As families prepare for a new school year filled with virtual learning, smart devices and home office demands, Mr. Electric®, a Neighborly® company, is spotlighting essential electrical upgrades and safety tips to help parents create safe, productive and energy-efficient home environments that meet modern demands. “Back-to-school is the perfect time to ensure your home’s electrical systems…
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New 3D Printing Service Offers Free Texture Generation
In cooperation with CoreTechnologie, Additive Innovation is now offering a selection of free textures for 3D printed parts from Substance, Hewlett Packard (HP) and VDI 3400 for a print job. Additive Innovation (AI), a company specializing in additive manufacturing, is now offering a new 3D printing service with free texture generation. By using the 3D…
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Why Soapstone Countertops Offers Unique Style & Durability
In a wood stove, its thermal mass radiates heat comfortably for hours after the fire has died. This quality made it a top choice back in the day before we enjoyed “instant-on” heat in our homes. For countertops, its density makes it nonporous, so it does not harbor bacteria. Overall, soapstone is a very “easy…