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Top 7 homebuilder trends

Lets Build

Homebuilder trends in 2018 Certain trends stick around for what seems like forever, while others only last for a year or two, or sometimes even less. The homebuilding industry is at the moment under a significant paradigm shift, as new trends pop up in the sector on a constant basis. Digital technologies, stricter regulations and.

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Report: Katerra suffers growing pains

Construction Dive

Despite being an industry darling, the tech-driven offsite construction startup founded in 2015 is reportedly struggling with quality and personnel issues.

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Cybersecurity Threats Come in Two Very Different Forms. Especially for Construction Companies

ENR Construction

Educating staff about not opening themselves up to spearphishing and hundreds of other people-based threats, and also making sure that software and the equipment employees use that's connected to the 'net means today's construction IT departments must fight two very different security wars.

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Safety Spotlight: OSHA’s Top 10 Most-Cited Standards

Viewpoint Construction Technology

During the busy summer construction season, most contractors are focused on getting as many projects done as they can. That means operating as efficiently as possible. When people are busy, though, safety can sometimes take a backseat to speed. But that way of thinking can be pretty detrimental, though, as a safety incident at one of your jobsites can really derail a project and could hurt the business’s bottom line.

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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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Washington state union crane operators strike

Construction Dive

For the second time, the International Union of Operating Engineers and Associated General Contractors of Washington failed to reach an agreement on work conditions, hours and wages.

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Data driven design: The benefits of building energy modeling

BD+C

They say hindsight is 20/20. “If only we knew then what we know now, we would’ve done things differently.” While it’s always good to evaluate outcomes, what if there was a way to look into the future and avoid hindsight regret?

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Sacramento latest city to mandate local hiring

Construction Dive

The new ordinance requires a 50% local workforce for covered projects, which some say is contentious and harmful to the industry.

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Cities promote deconstruction of old homes with mixed results

BD+C

A few U.S. cities have created laws and regulations to encourage deconstruction of old—and sometimes abandoned—homes. Reclaiming old building materials rather than sending them to landfills holds great appeal, particularly in blighted areas of cities. Baltimore, Milwaukee, and Portland, Ore., have all initiated new ordinances aimed at promoting deconstruction as a way to create entry-level construction jobs and reduce demolition waste.

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Dodge: July construction starts down 9%

Construction Dive

It's a significant drop from June, when several large projects buoyed nonresidential activity to a 2018 high that an analyst called unsustainable.

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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 to Plant a Clover Lawn

Green Industry Professionals

Clover is becoming popular because it looks magical, and doesn't require fertilizer or as much water as regular lawns.

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SDLG At Five Years

Construction Equipment

Nick Tullo, sales manager, SDLG North America, has been with SDLG since its introduction to North America in 2013. Here’s his view on the company’s five-year journey. Q. How has the market responded? A. We’re seeing a good bit of success.

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Autmow Promotes Robotic Lawn Mowing

Green Industry Professionals

Autmow Robotic Mowing provides sales, service and consulting, representing several equipment manufacturers.

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Kubota RTV-XG850 Sidekick UTV

Construction Equipment

The RTV-XG850 Sidekick UTV is built for construction and commercial applications. The two-seat unit has a 48-horsepower Subaru gasoline engine with electronic fuel injection and a 1,000-pound-capacity steel cargo bed that can dump materials.

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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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Proper Buffer Tank Sizing for Optimum System Performance

Contractor Magazine

We are constantly surrounded by signs. For the most part, we understand they are useful and helpful. But let me show you one sign that’s especially important to heed.

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JCB Site Dumpers

Construction Equipment

Line of site dumpers includes the 6T-1 with either a front- or swivel-tip bucket and 13,228-pound capacity; the 7T-1 Hi-Viz with front-tip and 15,432-pound capacity; and the 9T-1 with front-tip and 19,842-pound capacity.

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Some useful tips on proper bricklaying process

Construction Cost Estimating

Bricklaying is treated as one of the most vital construction skills specifically when the structural walls are constructed. In this useful construction article, you will learn the step-by-step methods to construct a garden wall. The steps involve setting out the footprint and maintaining level and square to blend the mortar, bedding the bricks and finishing joints efficiently.

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Equipment Leasing Index Falls in August

Construction Equipment

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry fell to 60.7 in August, down from 62.8 last month. When asked, 36.7 percent of the executives report they expect to hire more employees over the next few months, a decrease from 45.

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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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Oracle Innovation Lab Drives Digital Transformation in Construction and Engineering

Contractor Magazine

New facility empowers development of solutions shaping the future of project delivery.

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Volvo to Offer 53rd Season of Hands-On Training Courses

Construction Equipment

Volvo’s upcoming 2018-2019 Road Institute training program will soon offer classroom and hands-on training on several operations and maintenance topics. The training program sessions last two to five days, and are held by instructors with decades of field and teaching experience, Volvo says.

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From Outdoor Living Spaces to Solving Drainage Issues, Landscaping Deserves a Careful Look

Green Industry Professionals

If you don't have the time, energy or right equipment, hiring a contractor you like and can work with are key.

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California Approves Over $2 Billion for Infrastructure Repair

Construction Equipment

Hundreds of transportation projects have been approved by the California Transportation Commission (CTC), funded entirely or partly by $690 million from SB-1. The CTC also approved over $1.3 billion in funding toward almost 150 transportation projects for additional infrastructure rebuild.

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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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Building Better Building Bots Mindfully

Contractor Magazine

In our future, all our inputs and outputs will evolve to either be bots, or be commanded by bots.

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Construction Employment Rises in 45 States

Construction Equipment

Construction employment has risen in 45 states, the most widespread gain the field has seen since 2016.

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John H. White, Jr. Reassumes CEO Role at Taco

Contractor Magazine

The company also announced that John White III and Benjamin White have been named Vice Presidents of Taco Comfort Solutions.

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Mis—Direction: Industry Study Sees Flaws in Engineering and Construction Firm Governance

ENR Construction

FMI analysis cites need for industry firms to expand expertise, experience and strategic roles of their boards of directors.

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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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Taco Names Bredeson to Head HydroFlo Pumps

Contractor Magazine

Previously, Jeff Bredeson served as vice president of sales for Taco’s wholesale and commercial HVAC solutions.

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FRA Sees Train-Control Systems Progress, But Some Railroads May Miss Deadline

ENR Construction

Nine commuter rail lines "at risk" of failing to reach Dec. 31 target.

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San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Receives $699M EPA Loan for Wastewater Upgrades

Contractor Magazine

New federal loan and guarantee program accelerates investment in nation’s water infrastructure.