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BF Names Virginia, Tennessee, Massachusetts 2021 States Of The Year Award Winners

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The two commonwealths and one state were chosen for excellence in Business Climate, Dealmaking or Workforce/Educational System. The post BF Names Virginia, Tennessee, Massachusetts 2021 States Of The Year Award Winners appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Mortgage Lender Predictions for 2022

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Mortgage Lender Predictions for 2022. ldeakins. Tue, 12/14/2021 - 09:52. From the biggest market disruptors to housing legislation, here’s what mortgage lenders are expecting in 2022. One-stop shop real-estate companies are expected to be the biggest disruptors of the 2022 market as they continue to gain momentum among home buyers and sellers looking for a more efficient sales process, National Mortgage News reports.

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Best Exterior Paint In India 2021 | Best Paint for Exterior Walls | Best Waterproof Paint In India 2021

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What Is Exterior Paint? Exterior paint means that paint is applied on the outside or exterior side of the house, office, building, and any structure. Exterior paint is enhancing the … Best Exterior Paint In India 2021 | Best Paint for Exterior Walls | Best Waterproof Paint In India 2021 Read More ».

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Advanced Nuclear Power Developer NuScale Strikes Deal To Go Public

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The firm will merge with a NASDAQ-traded investor, but Fluor Corp. would stay a majority stakeholder and exclusive engineer-builder of planned small nuclear reactors for global clients, NuScale said Dec. 14.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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.

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Earthships in Canada

Natural Building

Craig and Connie Cook to sailed into early retirement aboard an Earthship. “We would still be working,” Craig said. “We left at 55 because we have no bills.” A lack of utility bills for their home, coupled with a lack of ongoing maintenance costs, allowed the Cooks to build a home for $70,000, and minimize monthly expenditures in the process. Earthships are constructed with recycled materials and have the capacity to collect, store and recycle their own water, heat themselves, generate their own

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Construction Labor Market Looks Ahead to Growth in 2022

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Construction Labor Market Looks Ahead to Growth in 2022. ldeakins. Tue, 12/14/2021 - 09:56. After surging new hires in some regions, construction companies are eyeing a year of progress in 2022. In October 2021, 45% of residential contractors reported major labor shortages, and across the board, the construction industry anticipates higher labor costs in the coming year than they have seen in the last five years, according to Forbes.

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GM Ramps Up Billions To Expand US Battery and Supply Chain Production

ENR Construction

Lansing, Mich., approved new tax breaks to attract a $2.5B announced factory, while other key supply chain facilities are under way in Ohio and Tennessee and soon to start in yet undisclosed locations.

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Americans Prepare for Higher Inflation but Decelerating Home Prices in 2022

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Americans Prepare for Higher Inflation but Decelerating Home Prices in 2022. ldeakins. Tue, 12/14/2021 - 10:00. Prices for basic goods and services are steadily rising across the country, but Americans seem optimistic about housing prices for the new year. A New York Fed Survey of Consumer Expectations published on Monday revealed that Americans are preparing for a 6% inflation rate in 2022, but many are lowering their expectations for housing prices.

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Renovation/Restoration, Award of Merit: The National

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The National was built in 1965 as the First National Bank Tower, then the tallest building west of the Mississippi River. After an extended vacancy, the mixed-use project added 324 high-end apartments and 218 luxury suites as part of the Thompson Hotel. .

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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.

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New California Solar Proposal Met With Backlash From Climate Activists

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New California Solar Proposal Met With Backlash From Climate Activists. ldeakins. Tue, 12/14/2021 - 10:04. California is proposing big changes to rooftop solar incentives, but its new initiative may not be beneficial for all. Martha Guzman Aceves, one of five members of the California Public Utilities Commission, is proposing a change to the state’s net metering system to combat a seasonal emissions peak and to reduce the demand for fossil fuels and natural gas, The Los Angeles Times reports.

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Renovation/Restoration, Award of Merit: The Hall of State at Fair Park Restoration

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This landmark was built in 1936 for the centennial of the Republic of Texas. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and as a State Antiquities Landmark, the hall is one of three defining examples of Texas architecture, along with the Alamo and the Capitol.

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Hawaii’s Luxury Real Estate Market Reports Record Sales

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Hawaii’s Luxury Real Estate Market Reports Record Sales. ldeakins. Tue, 12/14/2021 - 10:08. Why sales for some island homes are soaring 600% on a quarterly basis. For the first three quarters of 2021, Hawaii’s luxury market hit a record breaking deal volume of $3.698 billion with an average of 16 luxury homes sold per week for 39 weeks straight, according to CNBC.

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Best Specialty Construction: Collin College Technical Campus

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Numerous electrical installations were required on this $13.3-million, 340,000-sq-ft four-building technical college, including distribution, interior and exterior lighting, lighting controls and an emergency backup generator.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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?

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Why you need a clear definition of “done” in your projects

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When everyone clearly understands what “finished work” looks like, all teams and project stakeholders can easily align their expectations. With standardised rules and practices to qualify “work done”, you avoid delays and minimise mistakes. When is a handover considered successful? Where on site will incoming materials be delivered, and when are they considered correctly received?

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GM Ramps Up Billions in US Battery and Supply Chain Spending

ENR Construction

Lansing, Mich., approved new tax breaks to attract a $2.5B announced factory, while other key supply chain facilities are under way in Ohio and Tennessee and soon to start in yet undisclosed locations.

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Products Featured in the Sustainable, Healthier Home

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Products Featured in the Sustainable, Healthier Home. ibush. Tue, 12/14/2021 - 10:48. As Glenna Wilson, founder and owner of Charis Homes, and the driving force behind the Sustainable, Healthier Home, in North Canton, Ohio, says, “This home represents a new level of performance, with rigorous requirements that ensure outstanding energy savings, comfort, health, and durability.

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Renovation/Restoration, Award of Merit: The Ion

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Completed in April 2021, The Ion redeveloped 190,000 sq ft of the 1939 Sears, Roebuck and Co. Building into retail, office, event and classroom space. .

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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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Small Project (under $10 million), Award of Merit: The Epic PlayGrand Adventures

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Located on eight acres, this colorful playground offers areas for climbing, swinging and spinning as well as spaces for more tranquil endeavors. .

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Project of the Year Finalist Best Sports/Entertainment: The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences

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Honoring the city’s native son rock-and-roller, this $127.6-million performing arts campus is West Texas’ largest dedicated performance venue.

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Vermont Contractor to Pay $638,000 to Settle Federal False-Claims Charges

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Allegations deal with federal-aid bridge contracts in Vermont.

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Best Residential/Hospitality: Kalahari Resort & Convention Center

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This destination resort on 152 acres comprises 1.5 million sq ft of space, including a waterpark that totals 223,000 sq ft, an 11-story hotel, a family-entertainment center and—under separate contract—a 200,000-sq-ft convention center with a 41,000-sq-ft ballroom.

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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. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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Residential/Hospitality, Award of Merit: HALL Arts Hotel and Residences

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HALL Arts is a 467,455-sq-ft project featuring a 28-story residential tower and 10-story boutique hotel. The project is pursuing LEED Gold and is the first residential development in the state to register for the WELL Building Standard.

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Small Project (under $10 million), Award of Merit: Shepard State Park Marshwalk Pier

ENR Construction

This $394,498 project connects two hiking trails in the park with a pier over the marsh so that visitors can see and interact with the many species living there.

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Best Small Project (under $10 million): Cristo Rey College Preparatory Innovation Center

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The 40,435-sq-ft Innovation Center, which sits 30 ft from an existing academic building, primarily serves the Dallas area’s low-income youth.

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Residential/Hospitality, Award of Merit: Marriott Uptown

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Delivered in March 2021, the 14-story Marriott Uptown contains 255 guest rooms and 22,000 sq ft of meeting and ballroom space.

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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. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!