The Constructor
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Building materials that can withstand direct or prolonged contact with flood water for at least a period of 72 hours without significant damage are considered flood damage-resistant building materials. Common flood damage-resistant materials are concrete, ceramic tile, pressure-treated and marine-treated plywood, pressure-treated lumber, latex or bituminous, bricks, metals, etc.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
It’s not uncommon in the construction industry for teams to work with subcontractors or materials suppliers from different countries. With the possibility of materials pricing rising, especially in today’s market, this presents risk due to currency exchange rate fluctuations. . Managing the procurement process and properly tracking costs with international suppliers is critical to help mitigate risk.
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Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
What Kinds of Deals Can Homebuyers Expect on Black Friday? ldeakins. Thu, 11/17/2022 - 10:28. Home shoppers have their eyes peeled for great deals this holiday season, but is it too late to find discounts on available listings? Black Friday is just around the corner, and even in a market correction, home shoppers can expect big discounts, according to Zillow.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
As Parsons Brinckerhoff CEO and chairman between 1990 and 2009, Lammie expanded its global transportation niche and was key in its sale to U.K. contractor Balfour Beatty. The firm now is part of Canada-based design giant WSP.
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The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Photos Courtesy Sto Corp. By Karine Galla. Desirable aesthetics for the exterior of any building are often tied to the project’s location. In the Southwest, architects, specifiers, and building owners often rely on plaster to deliver traditional looks. In the Northeast, brick and wood are more desirable and, therefore, more prevalent as the go-to material for a building’s facade.
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Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Rising Mortgage Rates Prompt Would-Be Sellers to Stay in Place and Renovate. ldeakins. Thu, 11/17/2022 - 10:08. Homeowners are staying put and taking on large renovation projects rather than selling and confronting rising mortgage rates, and home improvement stores are reaping the benefits. Home sales may be slowing and home prices may be falling, but with sizable equity gains from record home appreciation, homeowners are moving full speed ahead with renovation projects.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
PB's CEO and chairman between 1990 and 2009 expanded its global transportation niche and was key in sale to U.K. contractor Balfour Beatty as wholly owned unit. Firm now is part of Canada-based design giant WSP.
Work Gearz
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Black work boots are like water! Water takes the shape of any vessel and it is the main ingredient of any food. Likewise, black boots literally go with every outfit and yet make you look classy and stylish. But are they really comfortable to wear in the hot weather? The general idea is that the black colour absorbs more heat than any other colour and that heat gets transferred to the body and makes you sweat!
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Federal safety agency releases findings of it probe into the June 8 Freeport LNG accident, while observers speculate the plant's reopening may be further delayed. .
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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.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
The construction sector in Singapore is in a delicate position. With the shortfall in resources, fluctuating raw material costs, project delays, and supply chain issues blowing budgets out and leading to sectoral insolvencies, the past two years have brought incredible and unprecedented challenges to the sector. While the construction industry is slowly recovering, current macroeconomic and geopolitical factors, inevitably raise new issues for builders in Singapore.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Major League Soccer team expects to move from Yankee Stadium to its own soccer stadium in Queens, N.Y. by 2027.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
The Building Quality Assurance Act, Wet Kwaliteitsborging voor het Bouwen , is set to be introduced in mid 2023 and will radically change the building system regulations for the Dutch built environment. The new legislation will impact many stakeholders from construction businesses and municipalities to building owners and consumers. The objective of the act is to produce better quality buildings with fewer issues – especially when it comes to delivering much needed housing supply in the Netherla
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Major League Soccer team New York City Football Club expects to move from Yankee Stadium to its own soccer stadium by 2027.
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Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
When Can Buyers Expect an Improvement in Housing Affordability? ldeakins. Thu, 11/17/2022 - 10:19. Home prices are falling, but mortgage rates will likely remain elevated into 2024, keeping a significant share of would-be buyers priced out of home purchases. Home prices are expected to fall by 8% in the year ahead, but according to Realtor.com, that doesn’t necessarily mean housing affordability is making a comeback.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Major League Soccer team New York City Football Club expects to move from Yankee Stadium to its own soccer stadium by 2027.
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Here Are the Metros Where Rents Are Falling (And Rising) In Q3 2022. ldeakins. Thu, 11/17/2022 - 10:25. Median asking rents posted their slowest growth in 14 months in October, though some popular U.S. metros are still seeing double-digit gains. The median U.S. asking rent rose 7.8% year-over-year in October to $1,983, the smallest annual increase since August 2021 and the second-straight month of single-digit rent growth after nearly a year of double-digit gains, Redfin reports.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Construction organizations say the Biden administration's procurement proposal for federal projects falls short. .
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Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Builders and Developers Report Worsening Credit Conditions in Q3 2022. ldeakins. Thu, 11/17/2022 - 10:12. Credit on loans for Acquisition, Development & Construction (AD&C) was less available and more expensive in the third quarter of the year. During the third quarter of 2022, credit on loans for Acquisition, Development & Construction (AD&C) became more costly and more difficult to obtain, according to NAHB Eye on Housing.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
AP says Republicans have won 218 seats, the minimum for a House majority.
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