The Constructor
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Wood joints are a form of woodworking process that combines wood pieces to create complex objects. When it comes to creating wood joints, various other techniques can be employed, which vary according to the type of joint that has to be produced. Some joints require two pieces of wood to carve a channel into them […]. The post 11 Types of Wood Joints appeared first on The Constructor.
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Lumber Prices Fall to Lowest Level Since 2020. ldeakins. Wed, 12/07/2022 - 10:30. Lumber prices have plummeted to their lowest level since June 2020 as builder confidence falls for the 11th consecutive month. Lumber prices fell to their lowest level since June 2020 on Monday as surging mortgage rates continue to slow home sales and put a major dent in home builder confidence.
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Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Your approach to bidding, especially in comparison to the competition, will be reflected in your hit ratio. The bid-hit ratio should be balanced, and you want the number of hits to be as high as possible. For example, if your bid-hit ratio is 3:1, it means that you get a third of the jobs you bid on. That’s good, but the goal would be to get to a 1:1 ratio and get every job you want. .
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 7, 2022
How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development. ibush. Wed, 12/07/2022 - 09:51. Home builders, trade associations, NGOs, and other groups are aggressively ramping up skilled construction labor training programs to bring more workers into the industry. John Caulfield, Senior Contributing Editor. When Branka Minic became CEO of the Building Talent Foundation (BTF), an Orlando, Fla.
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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.
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 7, 2022
More than 10 years in the making, Bay View represents the first time Google developed one of its own major campuses, with the goal to rethink how building systems integrate with nature to provide healthy, sustainable places for people to work.
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ENR Construction
DECEMBER 7, 2022
California showcase for US floating wind energy projects produces five lease teams, European dominated—with deep water, limited port infrastructure and supply chain gaps still to be tackled.
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 7, 2022
How to Transform the Front Porch Into a Livable Space. ldeakins. Wed, 12/07/2022 - 10:13. The front porch is the best place for homeowners to make a good first impression, and these tips from Housing Design Matters combine to create an inviting space that's sure to please. Front porches are an integral part of traditional neighborhood developments, encouraging interaction between neighbors, shielding entryways, and providing a transition from the public world to a private one.
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 7, 2022
As prices and demand rise, energy firm plans to expand natural gas pipelines in British Columbia, citing new needs of LNG production projects expected online in the province and in the U.S.
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 7, 2022
A Texas Empty Nester Home and Studio With Room for Family, Too. ibush. Wed, 12/07/2022 - 13:26. A renowned residential designer takes on the task of creating his next home, and the result is both beautiful and functional. Larry W. Garnett, FAIBD. As a residential designer, I’ve learned that creating designs for homeowners can be both challenging and gratifying.
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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.
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 7, 2022
As prices and demand rise, energy firm plans to expand natural gas pipelines in British Columbia, citing new needs of LNG production projects expected online in the province and in the U.S.
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Measures of Rent Growth, Core Inflation Are Easing in the Final Month of 2022. ldeakins. Wed, 12/07/2022 - 10:24. After posting strong gains in a red-hot mid-pandemic market, rent growth appears to be cooling at the close of 2022, and measures of inflation could follow closely behind. Elevated housing costs have bolstered high inflation throughout the past year, but as rent measures reveal moderating growth at the close of 2022, some housing experts suggest that inflation could fall below the Fe
Constructlaw
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Accreditation: An extract from Thomas Reuters Practical Law. The full document is available at [link]. Troutman Pepper Partners Albert Bates and Zach Torres-Fowler published a Thomas Reuters Practical Law guide for drawing construction arbitration clauses. The document details a Standard Clause providing sample language for the parties to a domestic U.S. or international construction agreement to agree to arbitration of disputes.
Civiconcepts
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Today an increasing number of people are looking to improve their houses, leading to a rise in Home renovation projects. A plan for all the jobs is an excellent first … Things to Consider for a Successful and Safe Home Renovation Read More ».
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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?
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Consciously constructed to minimize its impact on municipal resources and maximize its integration of sustainable systems, this multicomplex project utilized various green design elements to elevate the embassy’s 11-acre campus to a LEED Certified Platinum level, the first project to achieve this certification in West Africa.
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Our 2022 Builder of the Year, Van Metre Homes, Is Wired for Change. ibush. Wed, 12/07/2022 - 21:28. A deeply ingrained entrepreneurial spirit keeps Van Metre Homes ahead of the curve and in control of its future. Rich Binsacca, Editorial Director. Walk into Van Metre Homes’ offices in Ashburn, Va., about 35 miles west of Washington, D.C., or its design center, model homes, or 80,000-square-foot component manufacturing facility, and you’ll sense something very different about this builder.
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 7, 2022
As a representation of the potential of timber construction, the Tianfu Agricultural Exposition pushes the envelope of what’s possible.
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Multi-Gen Home Designs That Succeed in Meeting Multiple Needs. ibush. Wed, 12/07/2022 - 17:49. These designs meet multi-gen households' needs for independence and privacy while also offering communal gathering spaces for family members to come together. . Larry W. Garnett, FAIBD, House Review Lead Designer. Although multiple generations living together in one home may seem like a fairly recent concept, it was considered the norm decades ago. until a variety of housing types emerged to provide e
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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.
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The world’s fifth-tallest arch dam, on the Coruh River in a mountainous region of northeastern Turkey, began operating in late November, passing a major milestone for the project.
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 7, 2022
As Buyer Demand Softens, Builders Are Forced to Lower Prices, Offer Incentives. ldeakins. Wed, 12/07/2022 - 10:06. Over the past several months, builders have been increasingly lowering their prices and offering generous incentives to motivate deterred buyers, but today's concessions are nothing like those seen during the Great Recession. In order to encourage home sales and limit cancellations, home builders are reducing prices and offering unconventional incentives at a quickening pace, but to
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The U.S. Energy Dept. proposed a rule would impact new and renovated federal buildings, while a first-time federal building performance standard would be applied to existing buildings.
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 7, 2022
U.S. Home Prices Are Still Rising, but at a Moderating Pace. ldeakins. Wed, 12/07/2022 - 10:00. CoreLogic's most recent Home Price Index reveals a housing market on the brink of a major slowdown. National home prices, including distressed sales, increased 10.1% year-over-year in October 2022, but fell by 0.1% on a monthly basis compared with September 2022, according to CoreLogic’s most recent Home Price Index (HPI).
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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!
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 7, 2022
New bill authorizes 25 new Corps projects, modifies five others.
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Special projects are built from good decisions, and the Canal Lachine cable stayed bridge—the symbolic centerpiece of the $1.3-billion Turcot Interchange reconstruction project in Montreal—is such a project.
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The build-own-operate project will meet Egypt’s growing power needs, boost nearby industry growth and help attain a new national goal for 42% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030.
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The Wurun Senior Campus folds around a street corner in Melbourne, Australia, a modern school set to equip its more than 650 students with 21st-century skills in an experimental learning space that is integrated with the local community and built environment.
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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!
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The renovation design by luis vidal + architects centered on reviving the historic structure and integrating it with a new building so that “past, present and future merge in a building that combines modernity with tradition and innovation,” says the firm.
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The team behind China’s first malt whiskey distillery overcame challenges posed by the 32-acre site’s remote location and COVID-19 to build a manufacturing facility and visitor center that aims to be the center of a nascent local tourism industry.
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 7, 2022
A team representing 16 nations came together to build Habitas AlUla, a 96-suite resort hotel nestled within a canyon and surrounded by mountains in the ancient city of AlUla, Saudi Arabia.
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