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How to combat ongoing supply chain shortages in construction? Come equipped with options

Construction Dive

Supply chain issues continue to plague the industry. Contractors must enact creative solutions to find a path forward

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Housing Affordability: Why This Downturn Is Different

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Housing Affordability: Why This Downturn Is Different ibush Mon, 03/13/2023 - 07:00 The current shortage of affordable homes is due to more than just undersupply in the market Tony L. Callahan, Contributing Editor We are currently in a housing downturn that will likely be followed by a recession.

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Use your head: Traditional hard hats versus safety helmets

Construction Dive

Why companies in the construction industry are making the switch from traditional hard hats to safety helmets

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Construction Job Openings Fell 50% From December to January

Pro Builder

Construction Job Openings Fell 50% From December to January ldeakins Mon, 03/13/2023 - 11:38 A 50% decline in construction job openings has the industry's leading economists scratching their heads. Here's what may be driving the sudden slowdown The total number of open jobs in the U.S. reached 10.8

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The Ultimate Free Guide to Construction Project Management Software

Spreadsheets and in-house tools can no longer manage the sophistication and the demand for data of modern construction. Our free buyer’s guide will help you identify what construction software you need and the key features you should be looking for.

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Jacobs wins $249M Navy contract

Construction Dive

The contractor will provide multidisciplinary architect-engineer services at numerous Navy and Marine Corps installations in the Southwest

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These Resources Can Help First-Time Buyers Achieve Homeownership

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Study Shows Local Preference Bid Laws Favor Keeping Money and Business Close

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Will Rising Mortgage Rates Undermine a Market Recovery Ahead of the Spring Buying Season?

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Will Rising Mortgage Rates Undermine a Market Recovery Ahead of the Spring Buying Season?

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Midwest People: March 2023

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals in the Midwest region

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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 is a must for anyone wanting to solve procurement or vendor management pain points.

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Luxury Home Sales Are Plummeting in These Pricey Metros

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Luxury Home Sales Are Plummeting in These Pricey Metros ldeakins Mon, 03/13/2023 - 11:32 Sales of luxury homes are falling nationwide amid persistent affordability challenges, and these metros are seeing the most substantial slowdowns Luxury home sales fell 45% during the three months ending Jan.

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112-year-old Train Depot finds new glory in renovation

ENR Construction

When the Michigan Central Station was constructed in 1913, passenger rail reflected Detroit’s booming role in the industrial revolution, with historical records indicating that the structure was the tallest station of its time

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Asking Rents Post Smallest Increase in Nearly Two Years

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Asking Rents Post Smallest Increase in Nearly Two Years ldeakins Mon, 03/13/2023 - 11:06 The median asking rent is at its lowest level in a year as persistently high housing costs quell demand, but experts say rents could soon bottom out Rents slowed on an annual basis for the ninth straight month in February, rising just 1.7%

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Alaska $8B Willow Oil Project Gets Biden OK With Scaleback

ENR Construction

Construction of ConocoPhillips project will proceed, but scope cut from five planned drilling pads to three, with the Interior Dept. also proposing new limits on protected Arctic region energy development

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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.

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Intuitively manage all your project information in a single place

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Intuitively manage all your project information in a single place 1 kcichowicz Mon, 03/13/2023 - 09:50 Get better control of design scope, design deliverables and design quantities — from pre-planning through turnover

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Washington University School of Medicine spearheads new projects

ENR Construction

Washington University School of Medicine builds new neuroscience center, cancer center and lab for studying COVID and other infectious diseases

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CASE STUDY: How Closed Angle Corner Bead Boosts Speed, Reduces Waste

BD+C

CASE STUDY: How Closed Angle Corner Bead Boosts Speed, Reduces Waste 1 kcichowicz Mon, 03/13/2023 - 10:23 Frustrated with metal bead, this Jacksonville contractor chose Trim-Tex's Closed Angle corner bead to use in 1,000 properties a year

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$1.5 B airport terminal opens in Kansas City

ENR Construction

A new airport terminal opens to replace ones from the 1970s

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses.

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Bechtel-Enka JV Picked for Sections of Pan-Europe Road Corridor

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Firms'' contract, reportedly worth $1.4 billion, was awarded for North Macedonia work after a 2021 law effectively eliminated competition for the work

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Rising Costs Prompt Delay for UK's HS2 High-Speed Rail

ENR Construction

Construction of a 37-mile section from London north will be pushed back two years amid inflationary pressure and increased project costs

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ENR Midwest 2022 Top Starts: Regional Top Starts Demonstrate the Market’s Resilience

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Contractors facing uncertainties caused by inflation, supply chain delays and labor shortages

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Bechtel-Enka JV Picked for North Macedonia Sections of Pan-European Corridor

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The contract, reportedly worth $1.4 billion, was awarded after a 2021 law effectively eliminated competition for the work

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. Over half of respondents see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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Rising Construction Costs Prompt Delay for UK's HS2 High-Speed Rail Project

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officials say the start construction of a 37-mile section will be put back by two years amid inflationary pressure and increased project costs

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March 2023 City Scoop: Detroit

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Rich data from Dodge Data & Analytics for the Detroit area

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March 2023 City Scoop: Kansas City

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Rich data from Dodge Data & Analytics for the Kansas City area

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Megaprojects give Substantial Boost to New York Market

ENR Construction

The 20 largest regional projects to break ground in 2022 had a boosted combined construction value of $25.2 billion

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!