Construction Marketing

MARCH 24, 2021

Our ancestors have been sticking pieces of metal together for centuries, using older and much more rudimentary forms of welding. However, it wasn’t until the late nineteenth century, and then the early twentieth century when the coated electrode was invented, that welding really found its stride. So many different styles and techniques have emerged since then—like resistance welding, gas welding and friction welding—that it’s worth taking a look at each to see which might be right for your needs

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The two commonwealths and one state were chosen for excellence in Business Climate, Dealmaking or Workforce/Educational System. The post BF Names Virginia, Tennessee, Massachusetts 2021 States Of The Year Award Winners appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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MARCH 10, 2021

Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, real estate markets have clearly taken major pivots across the board. From residential adjustments toward the suburbs, the incorporation of safety barriers in public facilities, to major changes in commercial retail and restaurant consumer demands, those of us working in the built environment are seeing trends shift at a pace faster than ever before. .

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The Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Reduce Carbon Emissions in the Built World With the One Tree Pledge. Alex Headley. Mon, 02/22/2021 - 09:47. In 2020, 6 weeks into being quarantined due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on the morning news, I saw a photo of the Himalayan Mountains taken from over 100 miles away. Because of smog and pollution, the site had not been viewed from this distance for over 30 years.

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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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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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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Digital twins are often touted because of their use for owners and facilities managers, but what about a digital twin for contractors that documents the ever-changing work site?

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 2, 2021

Memphis, TN tops the list of Logistics Leaders, New York City leads the new Fintech ranking in Business Facilities' 2021 Metro Rankings Report. - Read: Memphis Takes Logistics Crown, NYC Tops In Fintech at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 8, 2021

Skipcart, Matthews International and SafeRide Health will create a total of more than 250 new jobs in the region. - Read: Three Tech Companies Choose San Antonio For HQs, Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Electricity demand in the commercial sector was down by 6 percent while the industrial sector saw a 6.9 percent reduction in 2020 due to the impact of the pandemic on the U.S. economy. - Read: Top Utilities: Power Players at BusinessFacilities.com.

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BD+C

MARCH 9, 2021

A new Starbucks store is set to open in Abbotsford, B.C. that was assembled in six days with near-zero construction waste. The store was designed to reduce the energy needs for heating and cooling compared to standard construction builds.

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As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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.

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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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Business Facilities

AUGUST 18, 2021

Take our quality of life tour and paddle your way through our showcase of locations that have it all: a live/work/play balance with lots of choices for the live and play parts. The post Quality of Life: Working Where It’s Great To Live appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 21, 2021

The diverse cultures, flavors and talents of Miami make it a unique global address for high-tech players in a rapidly growing hub. - Read: Miami: A Thriving Business Climate Adds Flavor To FDI at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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

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Business Facilities

MARCH 2, 2021

PCA’s three-year project will convert a paper machine at its mill in Clarke County, AL to produce linerboard used for corrugated packaging. - Read: Packaging Corp. Of America Plans $440M Investment In Alabama at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 27, 2021

Foreign trade zones, located in or near U.S. Customs ports of entry, enable duty-free movement of foreign and domestic merchandise. there are more than 200 U.S. FTZs, each a driver of regional economic growth. - Read: Free And Easy Trading At Ports Of Entry at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Despite turbulence caused by labor and supply chain challenges, the manufacturing industry is experiencing a positive trajectory as it recovers from the pandemic. The post The Manufacturing Industry: Building Back Fast appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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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.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 12, 2021

Millennials are migrating into Connecticut from New York City and Boston in droves, making Greater Hartford, CT the top-ranked Millennial Magnet in Business Facilities' 2021 Metro Rankings Report. The post Business Facilities’ 2021 Metro Rankings Report appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 5, 2021

North Carolina has been named Business Facilities’ 2020 State of the Year, the first time the Tar Heel State has earned the magazine’s top honor. - Read: North Carolina Is Business Facilities’ 2020 State Of The Year at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 28, 2021

Successful introduction of mRNA vaccines has created a platform for the rapid development of new treatments. - Read: Locations For The Biotech Industry: Microscopic Miracles at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 22, 2021

The beverage production company will create up to 111 jobs at its new Midwest headquarters and manufacturing facility in Columbus, IN. - Read: Ninth Avenue Foods Investing $103M In Indiana Facility at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 30, 2021

Building a resilient post-COVID health care workforce will require data-driven solutions to meet evolving employee needs, according to Deloitte’s 2021 Global Health Care report. The post Real-Time Data Drives Post-Pandemic Health Care appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 21, 2021

The automaker will add 120 new jobs at the Honda of America Mfg., Inc. Anna Engine Plant with help from a JobsOhio economic development grant. - Read: Honda Investing $200M In Western Ohio Engine Plant Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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BD+C

MARCH 22, 2021

Rising 1,049 feet and 98 stories into the south Florida sky, the new Waldorf Astoria Miami will become Miami’s first supertall tower and the tallest tower south of Manhattan. Carlos Ott, with the help of Sieger Suarez, is designing the project. The design is conceived as a stack of glass cubes, one on top of the other, in slightly different positions.The tower will comprise a hotel and open-concept residences with views Biscayne Bay, the Port of Miami, Brickell Avenue, Downtown Miami, Key Biscay

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Business Facilities

MAY 18, 2021

TTEC Holdings will create 450 on-site and remote work jobs in Overland Park; Sicut Enterprises will create 132 manufacturing positions in Neodesha. . - Read: Tech, Manufacturing Projects Land Kansas More Than 580 Jobs at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Business Facilities

JULY 19, 2021

ProAmpac's Collaboration & Innovation Center in Rochester, NY houses product development, rapid sample prototyping and evaluation of new packaging, as well as a training hub for customers and employees. - Read: ProAmpac Opens Global Collaboration & Innovation Center at BusinessFacilities.com.

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BD+C

JULY 19, 2021

Less than 1% of new building projects are assessed to determine their carbon footprint, according to a new report by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. The report cites a lack of information on embodied emissions as a key barrier. The overcome this challenge, the report calls for more data sharing, more collaboration, and increased transparency on embodied carbon and other data critical to calculating the carbon footprint of new buildings.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 10, 2021

Millennials will soon make up 75 percent of the U.S. workforce—and locations that offer the right balance of living, working and playing are the frontrunners to acquire their skills. - Read: Talent Attraction: Millennial Magnets at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Infrastructure Development 128

Business Facilities

MARCH 5, 2021

A survey of Site Selectors Guild members reveals the key trends impacting corporate location decisions in a wide range of industries in the U.S. and around the world. . - Read: Top Five Site Selection Predictions For 2021 at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Business Facilities

JULY 2, 2021

Roseburg Forest Products will invest $200 million to develop a sustainable high-tech sawmill operation in Halifax County, NC. - Read: Roseburg Forest Products To Create 137 Jobs In North Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 17, 2021

Electric vehicle (EV) maker Canoo will build its first mega microfactory on a 400-acre site at the MidAmerica Industrial Park, where it will create over 2,000 jobs. - Read: EV Manufacturer Picks Tulsa For First Mega Microfactory at BusinessFacilities.com.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The Duluth, Minn.-based general contractor Kraus-Anderson has been busy this summer, having finished the construction and/or remodeling of several education, public safety, and healthcare projects in Wisconsin and Minnesota. They include: A new 37,000-sf fire station was added to an existing police station in Minnetonka, Minn. Image: Wold Architects and Engineers. .

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The commercial gene therapy company's state-of-the-art innovation center will be located on Drexel University’s campus in Philadelphia’s University City neighborhood. The post Spark Therapeutics To Invest $575M In Philadelphia appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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