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Understanding the Value of JOB ORDER CONTRACTING – JOC

Job Order Contracting

Bridging the JOC Education/Training Gap. Many owners simply view Job Order Contracting (JOC) as a means to speed the procurement of repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds that require minimum design. The result is that most public sector organizations end up wasting millions of dollars and not receiving the benefits available Job Order Contracting – lower cost, higher quality, on time and on budget project outcomes.

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What Is A Coffered Ceiling | Top 3 Types of Coffered Ceiling | Styles of Coffered Ceiling

Civiconcepts

What Is Ceiling? In ancient Rome, coffers were first used as an innovative way to minimize the weight as well as the volume of stone ceilings. The coffered panels are … What Is A Coffered Ceiling | Top 3 Types of Coffered Ceiling | Styles of Coffered Ceiling Read More ».

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Prices for Building Materials Continue to Rise

Pro Builder

Prices for Building Materials Continue to Rise. ldeakins. Thu, 04/14/2022 - 13:23. Goods used in residential construction are becoming even more expensive after record price gains throughout the pandemic. The latest PPI report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that prices of goods used in residential construction ex-energy rose by 1.4% in March, adding to a total 8% year-to-date increase, according to NAHB Eye on Housing.

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A Bio-Architecture Primer with Scott Howard

Natural Building

Are you looking to build a natural structure in the near future? Consider joining Scott Howard at earthenhand.com for the Bioarchitecture Primer educational course! It is intended to prepare owner-builders to design radically efficient and beautiful structures that combine natural building and bioarchitecture (architecture that supports your life force energy).

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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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Georgia Sets New Records For Jobs, Investment 

Business Facilities

Investment trend continues with Norma Precision Ammunition's relocation and expansion project in Chatham County, Ecopol's expansion to Spalding County. .

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At 2022 LiveXchange, Site Selectors Get Down To Business

Business Facilities

Early this month, site selection professionals and economic developers met at LiveXchange, participating in more than 300 one-on-one meetings.

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UK Government, Builders Reach $3B Deal for Fire Upgrades to Towers

ENR Construction

Agreement with at least 35 large residential developers will cover cost of fire protection measures in unsafe buildings more than 11 m tall that they have worked on over the last 30 years.

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Lack of Reliable Information Is the Top Culprit of Poor Productivity

Jobsite with Procore

More often than not, successful completion of a construction project hinges on a productive workforce firing on all cylinders from groundbreaking to handover. How efficiently your team can work will have a direct impact on a project’s budget, schedule, and even your profit margins.

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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Stormwater Capture Co. By Sasha Aguilera and Karen Liu. Americans experienced many climate disasters in 2021. Much of Texas was covered in snow in February with more than 4 million households lost power. In June, the Pacific Northwest suffered from a heat dome, which set all-time heat records in seven states and caused hundreds of deaths.

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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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A Record Share of Homebuyers Are Relocating to Find Affordability

Pro Builder

A Record Share of Homebuyers Are Relocating to Find Affordability. ldeakins. Thu, 04/14/2022 - 13:20. Residents of pricey metros are leaving en masse to seek out more affordable housing in other parts of the country. A record 32% of Redfin users expressed interest in moving away from their hometowns in the first quarter of 2022 as soaring home prices and rising mortgage rates make relocating to a more affordable market one of the only viable options for prospective buyers.

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Blaze Destroys Wood-Framed Hotel Project in California

ENR Construction

The under-construction hotel, expected to open later this year, was part of a $100-million development in Camarillo, Calif.

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Mortgage Rates Will Likely Keep Rising, but Just How High Will They Go?

Pro Builder

Mortgage Rates Will Likely Keep Rising, but Just How High Will They Go? ldeakins. Thu, 04/14/2022 - 13:25. Economists are gritting their teeth and bracing for higher mortgage rates ahead, but when will the increases end? Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates are at 5.12%, and they may continue to rise closer to 6%, says Bill McBride in the CalculatedRisk Newsletter, but despite recent gains, rates are still historically low.

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Interior Work Resumes on Jobsite of Fatal Boston Garage Demolition

ENR Construction

Work resumed two weeks after a worked died at the Government Center parking garage in Boston on March 26.

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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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Homebuyers Are Lowering Their Budgets and Searching for Homes That Are $40,000 Cheaper

Pro Builder

Homebuyers Are Lowering Their Budgets and Searching for Homes That Are $40,000 Cheaper. ldeakins. Thu, 04/14/2022 - 13:28. Higher inflation means less financial freedom for home purchases, a reality that is forcing many homebuyers to reconsider their budgets. Inflation is rising at its fastest pace in 40 years following an 8.5% increase in March, causing a growing number of buyers to look for a home that is $40,000 less than their initial price points, The National Association of Realtors report

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Pape-Dawson Selected as ENR Texas & Louisiana's 2022 Design Firm of the Year

ENR Construction

In its drive to be the most respected engineering firm in Texas, Pape-Dawson Engineers has propelled itself toward excellence with an expansive project portfolio and steadfast dedication to its employees and the communities in which they work.

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