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November 2022 Construction Industry Stats

Construction Business Owner

November 2022 Construction Industry Stats ccapoccia Tue, 01/24/2023 - 11:01 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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Do Roofing and Scaffolding Specialist Subcontractors Need Construction Software?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

From safety and compliance to improving your team's productivity, we delve into why specialist subcontractor software is made for roofers and scaffold

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Electric vs. Diesel: Which Machine Is Right for Your Fleet?

Construction Business Owner

Electric vs. Diesel: Which Machine Is Right for Your Fleet? ccapoccia Tue, 01/24/2023 - 10:00 Construction equipment manufacturers are embracing electric power. Most major construction equipment manufacturers have electric vehicles (EVs) in their current production catalogs. Some of this is driven by corporate decisions to decrease the negative impact when it comes to climate change and pollution, and some of it is driven to help their customers be more productive and profitable.

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5 Essential Excavation Attachments for Construction Sites

Construction Marketing

Once you purchase an excavator for your construction business, you’re well on your way to performing a wide range of tasks efficiently. However, the excavator won’t be the only thing you need to purchase to achieve optimal productivity. You might also need to buy many different excavator attachments. With dozens of options on the market and only a limited budget to work with, you might be curious about the most important attachments you need to buy to get business underway.

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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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Smoothing the Road to Electric Work Trucks

Construction Business Owner

Smoothing the Road to Electric Work Trucks ccapoccia Tue, 01/24/2023 - 09:49 Electric power is beneficial, but converting a fleet of work trucks to run on electricity is not as simple as flipping a switch. Producing a work truck is far from simple. These vehicles are often constructed in multiple stages and by multiple manufacturers. Converting from internal combustion engines to electric drive systems piles on the complexity.

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How to Ward Off Workplace Hearing Loss

Construction Business Owner

How to Ward Off Workplace Hearing Loss ccapoccia Tue, 01/24/2023 - 10:55 The average construction worker may encounter any number of loud noises during a shift, but just how loud is too loud? Exposure to loud noises — especially over a long period of time — can cause permanent hearing damage, including ringing in the ears and partial hearing loss. Hearing damage, which is irreversible, can limit a worker’s abilities and reduce their overall quality of life.

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$2.7B Newark Airport terminal opens

Construction Dive

Designed and built by a Parsons/Tutor Perini joint venture, the project is the Port Authority's largest New Jersey expenditure ever.

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Understanding Excavators

Construction Business Owner

Understanding Excavators ccapoccia Tue, 01/24/2023 - 10:08 Excavators are more powerful, productive and durable than ever before. To keep up with their continued popularity, equipment manufacturers have introduced models that can be tailored to your specific needs. But with so many options, how do you select an excavator that’s right for you?

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RINA buys Patrick Engineering, enters US civil market

Construction Dive

Italy’s RINA has expanded its global footprint with the acquisition of the Illinois-based engineering, design and construction management firm.

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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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How Your Equipment Maintenance Schedule Affects the Project

Construction Business Owner

How Your Equipment Maintenance Schedule Affects the Project ccapoccia Tue, 01/24/2023 - 10:33 Your choice of construction equipment impacts the amount of labor and time required to complete a project. It also significantly impacts the productivity of the jobsite. Consequently, it is vital not only to choose the appropriate construction equipment but also to use and maintain it appropriately.

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20+ Fresh Releases for Autodesk Construction Cloud

Autodesk Construction Cloud

At Autodesk, our goal is to help your teams work faster and smarter all year long. This month, we have 20+ product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, BuildingConnected, ProEst, and BIM 360. And because your time is valuable, we don’t need you to sweat the details.

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The Ongoing Evolution of Jobsite Connectivity

Construction Business Owner

The Ongoing Evolution of Jobsite Connectivity ccapoccia Tue, 01/24/2023 - 10:45 The vision is there. Wouldn’t it be great if the entire jobsite — the general contractor, subs, designers, owners, equipment vendors and material suppliers — were all working in sync with the data that shifts with each condition change, progress report, change order, telematics warning and machine inspection?

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Construction is among the industries most at risk for ACA penalties

Construction Dive

Some contractors have received notices of fines in the millions of dollars for failing to meet Affordable Care Act requirements.

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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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How to Prepare for Economic Slowdowns & Staffing Changes

Construction Business Owner

How to Prepare for Economic Slowdowns & Staffing Changes ccapoccia Tue, 01/24/2023 - 09:08 More than 10 million jobs remain open, even after several months of record hiring. May 2022 saw 384,000 jobs filled, and June payrolls increased by 372,000. In July, the number of jobs filled exploded to 528,000. Each month exceeded estimates, which seemingly contradicts other signals of economic slowdown.

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Empower workers to speak up about jobsite hazards

Construction Dive

Presenters at AGC’s recent conference discussed how company culture impacts project safety.

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6 Tips for Transitioning Your Bond Program

Construction Business Owner

6 Tips for Transitioning Your Bond Program ccapoccia Tue, 01/24/2023 - 09:20 Typically, contractors that require small and infrequent or one-off performance bonds apply for a fast-track program. This application process is quick and simple and does not require much financial or underwriting information. It is ideal for contractors that need construction bonds under $500,000.

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New in Autodesk Build: Product Releases to Check Out in the New Year

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The start of the new year brings new and enhanced functionality across Autodesk Construction Cloud. This month, we’re excited to release feature additions and enhancements to Autodesk Build across cost, project management, data, and more. Check out the latest updates for Autodesk Build. Admin Releases Notifications | New Project Frequency Defaults Reports | ‘Updated by’ column in Report Templates Assets | Progress Tracking + Assets Assets | Asset Category Permissions Cost Management Releases C

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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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4 Strategies for Determining Whether a New Marketing Trend Is Right for You

Construction Business Owner

4 Strategies for Determining Whether a New Marketing Trend Is Right for You ccapoccia Tue, 01/24/2023 - 09:38 In the early days of the internet, a number of aspiring furniture retailers decided to take their businesses online. The convenience of a virtual showroom was undeniable. But consumers who were trained to “try before you buy” simply weren’t ready for it.

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Rebuilding the construction sector with Digital twins

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The infrastructure pipeline ballooned to $248 billion in the 2021-22 State and Federal Budgets, and movement to net zero is ramping up across the board. In an industry nearing capacity, the usual tools won’t be enough to meet the volume of demand. Nor will they bring emissions and waste down to an acceptable level. Innovation in construction can seem like a daunting task, especially when you consider how our most significant achievements in building occurred thousands of years ago.

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What’s the Best Source for Hiring?

Construction Business Owner

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What should the UK’s construction workforce look like – and how can we get there?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Talent has been a long-standing issue for UK construction companies. A fundamental issue is that there aren’t enough people in the industry; over the last twelve months there have been an average of 38,000 vacancies each quarter , the highest since records began. This directly impacts businesses. Our research into UK construction found that one in three companies are currently finding it difficult to recruit (36%).

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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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3 reasons why labor, material and land prices may ease for multifamily developers

Construction Dive

The cost of building new apartments should moderate this year, experts say.

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Flint, Mich., Agrees to New Deadline for Lead Water Line Replacement

ENR Construction

The city missed its court-approved deadline last fall, and an unclear amount of work remains ahead of a new one set for August.

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PC Trade Professionals Attend New Apprenticeship Program

PC Construction

Vermont’s very first Commercial Carpentry Apprenticeship is underway, and PC is proud to have three of the seats filled with members of the PC team. Over the course of the next year and a half, these construction trade professionals will earn 310 hours of instruction and 3,000 hours of on-the-job training in carpentry specialties such as floor and wall systems, framing and drywall, building envelop systems, roof framing, trim and cabinetry.

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ENR New York 2023 Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

This year’s up-and-comers have the technical and leadership skills and community spirit needed to help drive the industry forward.

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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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A Record Share of Homebuyers Relocated to These Metros in Q4 2022

Pro Builder

A Record Share of Homebuyers Relocated to These Metros in Q4 2022 ldeakins Tue, 01/24/2023 - 11:32 A quarter of all homebuyers looked to move to a new city in the fourth quarter of 2022. Here's where they went. A record 25% of Redfin users looked to relocate to a new metro in the fourth quarter of 2022 due to elevated mortgage rates, high home prices, and economic uncertainty, Forbes reports.

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14 Types of Closet Doors: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right One for Your Home

Learn Civil Engineering

Generally, clothing, jewelry, and other valuables are kept behind Closet Doors. A crucial step in safeguarding the items within is selecting the ideal closet door for the bedroom. A stunning door may also highlight your sense of style. But with so many different styles of closet doors available, which one is best for you?

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New York City Faces Escalating Housing Crisis as Thousands Fall Behind on Rent

Pro Builder

New York City Faces Escalating Housing Crisis as Thousands Fall Behind on Rent ldeakins Tue, 01/24/2023 - 11:39 The New York City Housing Authority collected its lowest share of rent payments on record in 2022, and as housing costs continue to soar, the agency faces a dire financial crisis Over 1,600 public housing agencies across the U.S. have reported a substantial decrease in rent payments since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and New York City is at the forefront of that crisis.