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Few, Fluctuating, and Far Between—Here Are America’s Most Stable Markets

Pro Builder

Even as prices inch toward new highs and bidding wars screech to a halt in some overheated markets across the country, other locations are still seeing strong sales and flourishing new construction activity. Realtor.com recently revised its 2022 forecast, now calling for sales to decline by 6.7% Forecasters previously called for a 6.6%

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Caterpillar Forecast Tops Estimates with the Recovery of Construction

Construction Cost Estimating

Caterpillar forecasts the growth of world economic by 3% in 2014, which is about 2% up from last year. construction bidding construction building Construction estimating seminar construction estimating seminars construction estimating standard construction estimating tool' The shares had dropped by 2.6%

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The Fall Season Likely to Welcome Falling Competition Levels

Pro Builder

Realtor.com says experts forecast an increase in listings, which would then slow price appreciation and help to relax bidding wars. It’s good news for buyers who likely do not need to waive inspections or appraisals to get their bid chosen. months of housing inventory for sale, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

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Types of Capital for Construction Businesses

Levelset

The term capital is used across industries to represent all of a company’s financial assets, including cash, inventory, equipment, and more. However, the best way to get a handle on capital requirements is through careful financial forecasting. For businesses with long-term projects, this forecasting is even more critical.

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Living in a Materials World

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The cost of materials can rise and fall daily, whether during the bid progression, the procurement process or the building phase. Construction materials management software has helped ease materials burdens, and with advances like the cloud, it’s getting even easier for contractors to take control of their materials processes.

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LEAN Construction Project Delivery and Facilities Operations, Maintenance, and Life-cycle Management

Job Order Contracting

Procurement/bidding. Inventory and maintenance disposition management. Leading Indicators (forecast future trends inside and outside the organization) as well as lagging indicators. Strategic planning. Cost estimating. Construction. Space planning. Operations. Maintenance. Programming. Business Processes. Space management.

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LEAN for Facilities Operation and Maintenance

Job Order Contracting

Procurement/bidding. Inventory and maintenance disposition management. Leading Indicators (forecast future trends inside and outside the organization) as well as lagging indicators. Competencies/Activities. Strategic planning. Cost estimating. Construction. Space planning. Operations. Maintenance. Programming. Space management.