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Fed Economist Forecasts Uptick in Single-Family Construction

Pro Builder

The housing market may be headed straight for a post-pandemic downturn, but according to Jordan Rappaport, a senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, an uptick in single-family home building could soon follow. million, but a number of challenges remain for regional builders across the U.S., NAHB reports.

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Enhance Your Mobile Tech Strategy with the ACC App (Previously PlanGrid Build) 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The ACC mobile app houses all project information across many of Autodesk Construction Cloud suite of products, including: Autodesk Build Autodesk Docs Autodesk BIM Collaborate Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro PlanGrid This tightly integrated mobile solution lets you view your most up-to-date BIM models and 2D sheets for projects.

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4 Signs the Housing Market Could Cool Down

Pro Builder

The bank's modeling suggests monthly housing starts will land between 1.7 Costlier building materials were estimated to be adding $24,000 to the cost of every new home, further boosting prices amid the supply shortage. million and 2 million through 2024, markedly higher than the February reading of 1.4

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Your ENERGY STAR Score is About to Fall Precipitously

Green Building Law Update

Every score model we reviewed saw a drop in ENERGY STAR score except hotels. The following 1 to 100 ENERGY STAR score models will be updated: bank branches, courthouses, financial offices, hotels, houses of worship, K-12 schools, offices, retail, supermarkets, and warehouses. You have 75 days to act.

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A glossary of terms with reference to Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

Allowance - a value in an estimate to cover the cost of known but not yet fully defined work. As-sold estimate - the estimate which matches the agreed items and price for the project scope. This total or subtotal is usually identified as such in an estimate report. Also known as Total Estimated Contract Cost (TECC).

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BOARDROOM BIM – Is Building Information Modeling Relevant to C-level Executives?

Building Information Management

Many individuals associate BIM with 3D modeling and construction, vs. “true BIM”, the total cost of ownership management of the built environment. From a financial perspective, facilities and infrastructure are second only to personnel in terms of bottom line costs. Climate change is real, no debate left… period.

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BOARDROOM BIM – Is Building Information Modeling Relevant to C-level Executives?

Building Information Management

Many individuals associate BIM with 3D modeling and construction, vs. “true BIM”, the total cost of ownership management of the built environment. From a financial perspective, facilities and infrastructure are second only to personnel in terms of bottom line costs. Climate change is real, no debate left… period.

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