Construction Superintendent Magazine

AUGUST 25, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the construction industry hard, with nearly 1 million workers losing their jobs between March and April. The new issue of the CPWR Data Bulletin focuses on COVID-19’s economic impact on the industry from March to June 2020, including job losses, business closures and medical absences.

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Constructlaw

MARCH 24, 2020

Luke Nicholas Eaton This article was originally published in the April 2020 issue of ConsensusDocs Construction Law. State and local governments throughout the country continue to issue orders in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. It is republished here with permission.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 24, 2021

annual jump in prices in April, indicating slower price growth. To be clear: Some of April’s rise was due to the comparison to a year earlier. April 2020 was the beginning of COVID-19, when local restrictions and general fear over the virus hampered real estate markets. The number of purchase mortgages dropped 14.2%

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Pro Builder

JUNE 14, 2021

New and old challenges confronted the housing industry in 2020, and it may never be the same. How will 2020 be remembered in the history of the U.S. It’s kind of hard to remember (or maybe simply not worth the brain space) just how strongly 2020 started for new housing. Mon, 12/06/2021 - 12:00. Rich Binsacca, Editor-in-Chief.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 18, 2021

Home Builder Sentiment Drops to Lowest Level Since 2020. Home builder sentiment dropped to its lowest level since July 2020 amid continued labor and building material challenges. More than 56% of new and existing homes sold between the beginning of April and end of June were affordable to families earning the U.S. cbroderick.

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Constructlaw

JULY 8, 2020

On June 8, 2020, Level 10 Construction, LP (“Level 10”), a construction company hired by Sea World San Diego (“Sea World”), filed a Complaint in California federal court alleging that Sea World is withholding over $3.2 In the Complaint, Level 10 alleged that Sea World has declined to issue payments until the Sea World park reopens.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 12:42. With the exception of the coronavirus, which has impacted every industry, the lumber issue is the most troubling roadblock on the path to housing affordability right now,” said NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke. . Back in March and April, we thought single-family construction would be down about 19%,” Dietz says. “I

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

HUD Secretary Carson Discusses Government’s Actions to Address Housing Issues. Mon, 09/28/2020 - 18:12. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 29, 2020. . 31, 2020 for homeowners with FHA-insured single-family mortgages. . economy, Fowke warned that if the issues persists, the industry will slow down. cbroderick.

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Pro Builder

JULY 21, 2021

Housing production remained strong in June, says the National Association of Home Builders, but rising construction and material costs may be the reason for a drop in issued permits. and have steadily declined since April. Housing starts increased 6.3% Multifamily permits also declined by 2.6%

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 10:41. Rising softwood lumber costs have pushed up the price of an average new single-family home by $16, 148 since April while the average multi-family home jumped by $6,107, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Lawmakers Urge Trump to Act on Lumber Shortage. A similar message was sent to the U.S.

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Revit OpEd

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

I wrote a post in April last year when we were observing some projects that would not update their keynote schedules during printing. When they issued 2018.3 that issue was reportedly resolved. Moving forward into 2019 and 2020 versions it seems true. However printing is when it matters the most.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 15, 2017

Under the new Rhode Island law the provisions related to LEED for Neighborhood Development and SITES continue only through December 31, 2020, for up to 4 projects: In order to understand the capacity and cost, the department shall test the application of LEED for Neighborhood Development, and SITES for up to four (4) state projects.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 17, 2021

Indictments were issued after that sole grand juror listened to and evaluated the evidence presented for 12 months. Interestingly, the Chief Judge of the Seventh Circuit in Genesee County appointed Judge David Newblatt to act as a one-man grand jury to investigate crimes related to the crisis.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

The 440th session of the Maryland General Assembly commenced on January 8, 2020. Despite the abridged session, the legislature acted on 1,664 House bills and 12 resolutions and 1,081 Senate bills and 6 resolutions with 667 bills passing both chambers before they adjourned sine die on March 18, 2020. Mary’s for 90 days).

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

The 440th session of the Maryland General Assembly commenced on January 8, 2020. Despite the abridged session, the legislature acted on 1,664 House bills and 12 resolutions and 1,081 Senate bills and 6 resolutions with 667 bills passing both chambers before they adjourned sine die on March 18, 2020. Mary’s for 90 days).

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Pro Builder

JULY 19, 2022

Meanwhile, the average price among new single-family homes is up 15% year-over-year and over 40% since April 2020. Total new home sales among the nation’s 50 top-selling master-planned communities dropped by 18% year-over-year during the first half of 2022. with an estimated 1,500 sales year-to-date just halfway through 2022.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Thu, 10/29/2020 - 10:55. The share of first-time homebuyers has continued to decline since April. In September, the share dropped to 31% from April’s 36%, according to the National Association of Realtors. April’s numbers indicate closings for February, right before lockdowns took place in March. cbroderick.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 3, 2020

Mon, 08/03/2020 - 13:00. Workforce development is another issue on Fowke’s agenda. However, through May 2020—the latest data available at press time—there was an increase in homes sold that had not begun construction (light blue line, below), rising 29% year over year to a total of 71,000. NAHB Housing Policy Briefing.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 1, 2022

Global trade is much lower than it was in the pre-pandemic world, and supply line shortages have caused a number of issues in several industries, especially the construction industry. One issue is the meteoric rise of steel prices, which has caused significant construction industry challenges.

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Constructlaw

AUGUST 3, 2023

3] The decision is of significance because it brings the Eleventh Circuit — which encompasses the increasingly popular arbitration seats of Atlanta and Miami — in line with other circuit courts that have considered this issue. [4] parties; and (3) nondomestic awards issued within the U.S. 2020 WL 4485226, at *2 (S.D.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Mon, 09/21/2020 - 06:00. In April of 2018, UL issued an effective date notice establishing May 5, 2021 for the new requirements. Will GFCI Revisions for Manufacturers Confuse the Trades? For more than 50 years, homes across America have been outfitted with Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) receptacles and circuit breakers.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

In the future, the industry is expected to help solve current climate challenges, shape a city’s outlook, and address energy-related issues. Another challenge that technology is set to change is the issue of safety. It also enables the building owners to make sound decisions before, during and after construction.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 10:10. . The Forty Under 40 feature is scheduled for publication in Pro Builder ’s March/April 2021 issue. Pro Builder's Forty Under 40 Frequently Asked Questions. cbroderick. Click here for the 2021 Forty Under 40 nomination form . Do you want to be part of Pro Builder 's Forty Under 40 Class of 2021?

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

JUNE 20, 2023

On June 10, 2023, a jury in Portland, Oregon found PacifiCorp and Pacific Power (collectively, “PacifiCorp”) liable for negligence, trespass, and nuisance based on a series of four wildfires that occurred during Labor Day weekend in 2020. The jury trial began on April 25, 2023 and lasted seven weeks. PacifiCorp, et al. , 20-CV-33885.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In September, the HMI stood at 46, after peaking at 90 in late 2020, and it was 83 in January of this year —for the HMI, anything below 50 indicates poor market conditions. Another important indicator of industry health is the rate of single-family housing starts, which increased by 13% in both 2020 and 2021. Census Bureau.

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NH Construction Law

JULY 12, 2022

On July 1, 2022, Governor Sununu signed into law legislation adopting the 2018 versions of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, International Energy Conservation Code and International Existing Building Code, along with the 2020 National Electrical Code.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 28, 2019

On sine die , when the legislature adjourned at midnight on the 90th day, on April 8, 2019, a total of 864 bills and 2 resolutions passed both chambers. Maryland law sets mandatory recycling rates for state government and local jurisdictions, as well as a voluntary statewide recycling goal of 60% by 2020. Expanded Polystyrene Ban.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 11, 2021

Tesla built 500,000 cars in 2020. In Norway, which has the highest EV use of any country, 54% of new car sales in 2020 were electric, and by 2025, non-EV car sales will be banned completely. This creates huge coordination and resource allocation issues that technology can only partially solve. automotive sales.

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Construction Test

MAY 16, 2020

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES . The 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed until 2021 on March 24 – becoming one of the last major sporting events this summer to fall victim to the coronavirus. Despite the delay, the name of the delayed Games will still be Tokyo 2020, the city’s governor Yuriko Koike revealed. ATHLETICS .

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Construction Test

MAY 15, 2020

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES . The 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed until 2021 on March 24 – becoming one of the last major sporting events this summer to fall victim to the coronavirus. Despite the delay, the name of the delayed Games will still be Tokyo 2020, the city’s governor Yuriko Koike revealed. ATHLETICS .

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Construction Test

MAY 15, 2020

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES . The 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed until 2021 on March 24 – becoming one of the last major sporting events this summer to fall victim to the coronavirus. Despite the delay, the name of the delayed Games will still be Tokyo 2020, the city’s governor Yuriko Koike revealed. ATHLETICS .

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 27, 2013

Secondly, the standard requires that certifications issued by an accredited testing organization specify the “capacity and type” of cranes the operator is certified to operate. Individuals interested in participating in or observing the afternoon April 3 meeting must pre-register by calling OSHA’s Directorate of Construction at 202-693-2020.

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Construction Test

APRIL 26, 2020

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES . The 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed until 2021 on March 24 – becoming one of the last major sporting events this summer to fall victim to the coronavirus. Despite the delay, the name of the delayed Games will still be Tokyo 2020, the city’s governor Yuriko Koike revealed. ATHLETICS .

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Construction Test

MAY 7, 2020

Any traveller holding a Qantas ticket for travel before 31 July 2020 is now entitled to a flight credit valid for travel before December 31, 2021. That includes flight credits issued on or after January 31, 2020, however flight credits must be requested by April 30, 2020. What about travel insurance?

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Pro Builder

MAY 27, 2023

While this solution runs into its own issues with municipal zoning and density requirements , some builders have found clever solutions to create small homes that live large and provide attractive amenities that quickly sell out. Not surprisingly, the Chatham Park Cottages sold out within a year of opening in April 2021.

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Construction Test

MAY 19, 2020

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES . The 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed until 2021 on March 24 – becoming one of the last major sporting events this summer to fall victim to the coronavirus. Despite the delay, the name of the delayed Games will still be Tokyo 2020, the city’s governor Yuriko Koike revealed. ATHLETICS .

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 23, 2020

This issue is a big question for our readers out there. Moreover, if the employer finds that a second pair is necessary, then the Town will issue a voucher of half the cost and the remainder will be paid by the employee. The NYS Department of Transportation (New York) implemented the latest safety footwear policy for employees in 2020.

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