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April 2022 Construction Industry Stats

Construction Business Owner

April 2022 Construction Industry Stats. hirvin. Mon, 04/18/2022 - 10:43. The Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics each month from several sources, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau, to give you a better understanding of the current state of affairs for the construction industry. The statistics featured in each month's print issue are for 3 months prior to the publication of the magazine, based on the data available.

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Design and Construction of Submerged Floating Tunnel

The Constructor

A submerged floating tunnel (SFT), also called Archimedes bridge or suspended tunnel, is a tunnel that floats in the water supported by its buoyancy.

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January 2022 Construction Industry Stats

Construction Business Owner

January 2022 Construction Industry Stats. hirvin. Mon, 04/18/2022 - 10:43. The Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics each month from several sources, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau, to give you a better understanding of the current state of affairs for the construction industry.

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Clay Roof Tiles: Types, Properties, and Advantages

The Constructor

Clay roof tile is a ceramic product made up of a solid unit of clay or shale, or both, formed into any shape, generally rectangular planar shapes.

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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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5 Ways Builders Can Prepare for the Aftermath of Rising Interest Rates

Pro Builder

5 Ways Builders Can Prepare for the Aftermath of Rising Interest Rates. ldeakins. Mon, 04/18/2022 - 10:51. The housing market is on track for a major slowdown if demand continues to subside, and builders can take advantage of a reprieve by following these important steps. As the Federal Reserve prepares to raise interest rates over the next 18 months, home builders are making big changes to capitalize on a potential market slowdown.

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Buyers Report Increased Desire for Private Home Suites

Pro Builder

Buyers Report Increased Desire for Private Home Suites. ldeakins. Mon, 04/18/2022 - 10:55. Homebuyers are seeking out properties with private guest suites for home offices or multigenerational living. Buyers are showing increased interest in homes with private guest suites, particularly in multigenerational households and among remote workers looking for undisturbed home office spaces.

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What Will It Take for the Construction Industry to Reduce Carbon Emissions?

Fieldwire

Climate change is a global issue that requires all hands on deck. Eco-conscious organizations like the United Nations are developing sustainability targets to reduce adverse ecological effects. Many countries are evaluating different pollution-reduction methods to achieve net-zero emissions. One industry significantly impacting global emissions is construction.

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March Home Sales Dropped 4% as Housing Costs Rose to New Highs

Pro Builder

March Home Sales Dropped 4% as Housing Costs Rose to New Highs. ldeakins. Mon, 04/18/2022 - 10:21. Buyers flooding the spring housing market are backtracking as prices climb to record highs. The spring housing market is off to yet another record-breaking start after March homes sold well above list prices and at their fastest pace ever, according to Redfin.

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MDA Unveils Ontario Global HQ, Space Robotics Centre Of Excellence

Business Facilities

MDA's nearly $80M City of Brampton facility will be home to Canadarm3 and over 700 highly-skilled employees at the forefront of the global space economy.

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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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PC Awarded AGC Build Maine Award for Health Care Center

PC Construction

The project, for Martin’s Point Health Care, consolidated Brunswick’s two existing aging clinics at this new 54,000-square-foot facility. The post PC Awarded AGC Build Maine Award for Health Care Center first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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Business And Industrial Parks: There’s No Place Like Home

Business Facilities

Operators of business and industrial parks realize that they need to offer more of everything to attract new their sites.

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IIJA Buy America Guidance Draws Flak from AGC

ENR Construction

Associated General Contractors of America criticizes required waiver provisions in new guidance, while U.S. steel groups applaud efforts to bolster purchases of U.S.-made building materials.

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Digital Builder Ep 27: 3 Key Takeaways on the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA)

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) was recently signed into law in the United States and it’s poised to have a significant impact on the construction industry. This week we’re looking closely at the nuances of the bill to clarify what’s included, when these projects will be available to bid on, and how contractors can prepare for such a significant opportunity.

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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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American Concrete Institute Pushes Toward Greener Concrete

ENR Construction

The NEU center will play an integral role in the American Concrete Institute's goal of making the concrete sector carbon neutral by 2050.

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Demystifying Purchase Order Financing for Specialty Contractors

Jobsite with Procore

Most specialty contractors would agree, on every project, the two most important budget items to manage with the utmost accuracy are labor and material. Unfortunately, these two items are the most constrained in today's economic environment, and it’s causing lots of challenges for all those in the construction industry, especially specialty contractors.

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Eco-Friendly Features Can Speed Along Home Sales and Boost Value

Pro Builder

Eco-Friendly Features Can Speed Along Home Sales and Boost Value. ldeakins. Mon, 04/18/2022 - 10:25. Demand for climate-conscious home features is growing in the wake of destructive and widespread weather emergencies. Homes equipped with eco-friendly features can sell at a much faster rate and for a much higher price than similar homes on the market without sustainable amenities, Zillow reports.

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Some Original Coperthwaite Yurts in Missouri

Natural Building

Forest Garden Yurts, near Galena, Missouri, are wooden yurts designed and built by Bill Coperthwaite in the 1970s for Tom Hess and Lory Brown as a home and pottery studio. Tucked away in 4 acres of Ozark forest, the yurts are simple in nature yet abound with artistic details. The home yurt has a kitchen, bedroom, and a nook living room. The bathroom yurt is separate but has a covered walk.

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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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Habitat for Humanity Completes Its First 3D-Printed Home

Pro Builder

Habitat for Humanity Completes Its First 3D-Printed Home. ldeakins. Mon, 04/18/2022 - 11:00. This fully 3D-printed Virginia home offers a glimpse into the future of affordable housing construction. Habitat for Humanity recently completed its first 3D-printed home in Virginia, a 1,200-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bath structure built to withstand hurricanes and tornadoes that could also serve as a possible catalyst for similar industry innovation to create more affordable housing nationwide.

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10 Common Questions About Safety Plans Answered

cnstrctr

Your most asked safety plan questions - demystified.

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Improving Construction Project Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

Improving Construction Project Delivery Outcomes. Improving construction project outcomes is critical from both economic and environmental perspectives. Efficient repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction of buildings, transportation systems, utilities, and bridges can become a reality with appropriate leadership focus. Robust processes and tools are readily available to assure the delivery of quality projects on time and on budget.