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What to Know About Millennials' Wellness Focus

Pro Builder

What to Know About Millennials' Wellness Focus. cbroderick. Tue, 07/27/2021 - 10:14. Millennials make up much of today’s buyers, meaning their preferences are important for builders to take into account. Aged between late 20s to 40, many Millennials are starting families and looking to purchase a starter home, and one of this age goup’s strongest preferences is a home that supports wellness, says Forbes.

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A KNOCK-OUT Speaker to Headline the Collaborate 2021 User Conference

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Laila Ali, daughter of late beloved icon and humanitarian Muhammad Ali, is poised to inspire at virtual construction conference.

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Virginia Has Best Business Climate, Tech Talent Pipeline

Business Facilities

Virginia has Best Business Climate, also tops in Tech Talent Pipeline and Cybersecurity Leaders; Texas leads new Semiconductors ranking in Business Facilities' 17th Annual Rankings Report. - Read: Virginia Has Best Business Climate, Tech Talent Pipeline at BusinessFacilities.com.

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New York leads the U.S. hotel construction pipeline at the close of Q2‘21

BD+C

According to Lodging Econometrics’ (LE) most recent construction pipeline trend report, at the close of the second quarter, the top five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines are New York City, with 146 projects/25,232 rooms; Los Angeles with 135 projects/22,586 rooms; Dallas with 132 projects/16,183 rooms; Atlanta with 129 projects/17,845 rooms; and Nashville with 91 projects/12,703 rooms.

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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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Business Facilities’ 17th Annual Rankings Report

Business Facilities

Our most comprehensive rankings compilation to date, our 17th Annual Rankings Report features 60 categories that highlight State, Metro and Global leaders building the foundation for a future of sustainable growth. - Read: Business Facilities’ 17th Annual Rankings Report at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Top 10 Construction Companies In India

Civiconcepts

Introduction Top 10 Construction Companies In India In India, the construction industry stands to be the second-largest after agriculture. The construction sector drives India’s overall development. It consists of three … Top 10 Construction Companies In India Read More ».

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Verizon Media’s new office and broadcast production studio

BD+C

Verizon Media, a division of Verizon Communications that houses digital brands like Yahoo, TechCrunch, and HuffPost, has recently received a new workspace and broadcast production studio. The goal of the project was to create a facility that could foster connection and collaboration across brands. The 21,700-sf facility includes a reception desk, work and waiting lounges, three studios, three control rooms with audio booths, one master control room, one broadcast equipment room, 12 edit rooms, o

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California Utility Giant Will Bury 10,000 Miles of Fire-risk Power Lines

ENR Construction

PG&E's multi-year commitment to wildfire mitigation, which comes as it admits role in Dixie Fire start, could cost post-bankruptcy firm $15-$20 billion.

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Murchie Science Building Expansion completes at the University of Michigan-Flint

BD+C

A new 61,000-sf, $29.5 million Murchie Science Building (MSB) addition has completed on the University of Michigan-Flint campus. The facility was designed to respond to the university’s dramatically growing STEM program and support the College of Innovation and Technology while also providing a new gateway building to the school’s entire student body.

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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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Calif. Utility Giant Will Bury 10,000 Miles of High Fire-Risk Power Lines

ENR Construction

PG&E multi-year commitment to mitigation comes as it admits role in Dixie Fire start; effort could cost post-bankruptcy public firm $15-$20B and one research analyst notes high feasibility and permitting risks.

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Call for submissions: ‘Affordable Housing Projects' Cover Story

BD+C

MULTIFAMILY Design+Construction is looking for the best new "affordable housing" communities for the Fall Issue. Your project could be on the COVER! We're looking for outstanding "affordable housing" communities for our Fall Issue (October/November).

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Can Clean Energy Provide Well Paying Construction Jobs?

ENR Construction

The energy bill is expected to be rolled into the larger $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill package.

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Texas Oncology continues to expand its reach

BD+C

While Texas’s cancer rate per 100,000 residents is among the lowest in the nation , more than 133,730 Texans will be diagnosed with cancer in 2021, including nearly 21,000 new breast cancer patients, according to The American Cancer Society’s estimates.

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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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Golf Course Turned Into Storm Retention System Saves Homes

ENR Construction

Storm retention and green space project in Houston is on time and within budget despite pandemic and community-related challenges.

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Construction Resource Management: Tips and Tools for Success

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Staying on top of construction resource management is an absolute must. With today’s increasingly complex projects and tighter-than-ever timelines you simply can’t afford to misallocate the resources you have at your disposal. There’s also the issue of labor shortages in construction. Research by the Associated General Contractors of America and Autodesk revealed that 80% of contractors are having difficulties finding qualified workers.

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Can Clean Energy Provide Good Paying Construction Jobs?

ENR Construction

The energy bill is expected to be rolled into the larger $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill package.

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Stok Joins IWBI Membership Program as a Cornerstone Member

Stok

San Francisco (July 27, 2021) – Today, Stok announces our involvement in the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) membership program as a Cornerstone member. We’re thrilled to join like-minded companies from across the globe that are committed to enhancing buildings and communities to help people thrive. The membership program at IWBI convenes, celebrates, and fosters collaboration with companies and organizations who are leading the movement to advance human health in buildings and comm

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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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Outdoor Living Amenities Done Right

Pro Builder

Outdoor Living Amenities Done Right. cbroderick. Tue, 07/27/2021 - 10:00. Outdoor living amenities are getting bigger and better as themes of wellness and nature become priorities for many Americans, and inherently become priorities for builders. Home design firm Housing Design Matters recently toured an in-progress clubhouse for a master planned community that expertly balances indoor and outdoor components.

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Modified Design Revealed for Baltimore's First Mass Timber Commercial Office Building

ENR Construction

The developer for Baltimore’s first commercial mass timber office building in downtown Baltimore has revealed a modified design.

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June New-Home Sales Fail to Meet Expectations

Pro Builder

June New-Home Sales Fail to Meet Expectations. cbroderick. Tue, 07/27/2021 - 10:07. The most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows an unexpected fall in new-home sales, dropping 6.6% from May and 19.4% below June 2020 levels. Sales for newly built homes reached an annualized rate of 676,000 in June 2021 but were at 839,000 in June 2020. Analysts predicted a new-home sales increase of 3.4% for June, but price hikes may be putting new homes out of reach for many buyers, says CNBC.

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Labor, Materials, Nature Complicate I-30 Widening

ENR Construction

Arkansas highway expansion overcomes a time-consuming triple culvert, weak soils, supplier slowdowns and even endangered mussels.

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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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Fewer Foreign Buyers Meant $20 Billion Less for U.S. Housing Market

Pro Builder

Fewer Foreign Buyers Meant $20 Billion Less for U.S. Housing Market. cbroderick. Tue, 07/27/2021 - 10:20. COVID-19 restrictions refrained foreign buyers from spending billions of dollars on the U.S. housing market last year, reports Realtor.com. Purchases by international buyers or recent immigrants dropped 33% in 2020 compared to 2019, but the National Association of Realtors’ director of research says there will be a lingering impact on foreign buying through next year.

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Amtrak Unveils Plan to Connect Phoenix and Tucson

ENR Construction

The estimated $925-million capital investment plan awaits a potential federal infrastructure bill.

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Increases in Land Holdings, Permits Point Toward More Supply

Pro Builder

Increases in Land Holdings, Permits Point Toward More Supply. cbroderick. Tue, 07/27/2021 - 09:53. Permits and land purchases point toward an increase of supply over the next two years, says John Burns Real Estate Consulting. For-sale and for-rent builders have been scooping up land since June 2020, according to JBREC, and publicly traded home builders have increased their land holdings by 23% year over year, reaching the highest rate of lots controlled in more than three years.

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Texas & Louisiana Snapshot for August 2021

ENR Construction

Photographs chosen by our editors from submissions to ENR.com/texas-louisiana/photos.

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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!

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New report predicts double-digit multifamily delivery rebound in 2021

BD+C

Having weathered the coronavirus pandemic somewhat better than the single-family home construction sector, new supply of multifamily housing delivered in 2021 is expected to increase by around 17% to 334,000 units, according to Yardi Matrix’s latest U.S. Outlook.

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Calif. Utility Giant Will Bury 10,000 Miles of Fire-Risk Power Lines

ENR Construction

PG and E multi-year commitment to wildfire mitigation, which comes as it admits role in Dixie Fire start, could cost post-bankruptcy firm $15-$20 billion.

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Leading Construction Teams are Increasingly Adopting Autodesk Build

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Industry leaders such as APTIM, Barton Malow and Boldt are turning to Autodesk Construction Cloud’s project management and field execution solution to reduce risk, drive efficiencies and boost margins. San Francisco, Calif., July 27, 2021 – Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced that Autodesk Build , the project management and field execution solution of Autodesk Construction Cloud , is now being used on over 8,000 active customer projects across the globe since being made available in Fe