Understanding BIM in the UK Part 1: ISO 19650 and the Information Delivery Cycle
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 12, 2022
Digging into the UK's latest BIM standard, what's changed from previous iterations, and what it means for contractors.
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Some Builders Are Relying on Natural Materials to Bypass a Stalled Supply Chain
Pro Builder
APRIL 12, 2022
Some Builders Are Relying on Natural Materials to Bypass a Stalled Supply Chain. ldeakins. Tue, 04/12/2022 - 07:54. Prices and lead times for traditional building materials continue to increase across the globe, but natural products and alternative construction methods may offer a solution. A seemingly never-ending saga of supply chain disruptions is leaving home builders without traditional building materials in the midst of a nationwide housing shortage.
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Evans General Contractors Adopts Autodesk Construction Cloud to Enhance Project Delivery and Maximize Team Coordination
Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 12, 2022
International design-build, general contracting and construction management firm makes Autodesk Construction Cloud a cornerstone of the company’s growth . San Francisco, Calif., April 12, 2022 – Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced Evans General Contractors , an international design-build contracting firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is adopting Autodesk Construction Cloud and incorporating the powerful construction management platform into its standard operating procedures (SOP
Climate Change Is Driving Up Demand for Stormproof Homes
Pro Builder
APRIL 12, 2022
Climate Change Is Driving Up Demand for Stormproof Homes. ldeakins. Tue, 04/12/2022 - 07:42. The mounting consequences of climate change are forcing many homeowners to weatherproof their homes with more resilient materials. Weather emergencies such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and wildfires are becoming more frequent and more destructive as climate change rapidly accelerates, according to the most recent IPCC report.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
Massachusetts Manufacturer 6K Awarded $1.5M M2I2 Grant
Business Facilities
APRIL 12, 2022
The Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2) grant will fund high-tech equipment to recycle scrap materials used in additive manufacturing and battery production.
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Enviva Wood Biomass Plant Will Bring 100 Jobs To Mississippi
Business Facilities
APRIL 12, 2022
Wood biomass producer Enviva's fourth Mississippi facility represents a $250 million investment and will create approximately 100 jobs in Stone County, MS.
Washington's Sound Transit Agency Moves Ahead With $15B in Light Rail Expansions
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2022
Seattle-area Sound Transit, ENR California/Northwest Owner of the Year, completed a key light rail link in 2021 despite impending management changes and inflationary price hikes.
Vertical Gardens for Small Spaces
Natural Building
APRIL 12, 2022
(Image credit: A Greener London c/o Plantbox). Growing upward, or vertically, can help you make the most of your gardening space by utilizing the area above your garden plot or containers. It is also good for better disease control on vining crops that need good air circulation. From hanging pockets to living walls and trellises these small garden ideas will make you think big.
Md. Utility Takes Novel Energy-Saving Approach
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2022
WSSC Water adds new thermal hydrolysis process units to wastewater facility to help reduce biosolids and cut energy costs.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
Canada Announces Goal to Double Home Building Despite Major Labor Shortage
Pro Builder
APRIL 12, 2022
Canada Announces Goal to Double Home Building Despite Major Labor Shortage. ldeakins. Tue, 04/12/2022 - 07:47. Canada hopes to double its pace of new home construction throughout the coming decade, but a skilled labor shortage poses a substantial challenge. Canada recently announced an ambitious plan to double its pace of home building over the next decade, but a shortage of skilled labor could hinder the progress of builders nationwide, Reuters reports.
California PUC Contracting Goal Could Bring Millions to LGBT Businesses
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2022
The Public Utility Commission directive sets a contracting target of 1.5% for California-based utilities to work with LGBT-certified businesses.
From Labor Shortages to Supply Chain Delays: The Home Building Obstacles Are Growing
Pro Builder
APRIL 12, 2022
From Labor Shortages to Supply Chain Delays: The Home Building Obstacles Are Growing. ldeakins. Tue, 04/12/2022 - 07:50. Home builders are still working to resolve a housing shortage that began in 2008, but pandemic-related supply chain disruptions are only making matters worse. The United States is facing a severe shortage of homes for sale following a surge in buying activity throughout the pandemic, and unrelenting supply chain disruptions aren’t helping.
Construction Backlog Grew in March, Group's Indicator Shows
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2022
The Associated Builders and Contractors Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.3 months in March, an increase of a half month from a year earlier.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Bell & Gossett’s Little Red Schoolhouse Reopens for In-person Training
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 12, 2022
Xylem Bell & Gossett’s Little Red Schoolhouse in Morton Grove, Illinois, has been an industry icon in education for over 60 years.
Bechtel Launches Manufacturing, Technology Business
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2022
Former CFO Catherine Hunt Ryan will run unit, with target construction markets that include semiconductors, electric vehicles and data centers.
Meet the Forty Under 40 Awardees!
Pro Builder
APRIL 12, 2022
Meet the Forty Under 40 Awardees! ecatalano. Tue, 04/12/2022 - 10:45. Please join ProBuilder in congratulating all of the Forty Under 40 Awardees and thanking them for their commitment to the housing industry! See the full list of Pro Builder's Forty Under 40 winners here: [link]. Forty Under 40. Leadership. Forty Under 40.
California PUC’s Contracting Goal Could Bring Millions to LGBT Business Enterprises
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2022
The state PUC’s directive sets a contracting target of 1.5% for California-based utilities to work with LGBT certified businesses.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Combat the Construction Labor Shortage
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 12, 2022
Combat the Construction Labor Shortage. Learn innovative ways to attract skilled workers while retaining current staff with software. mhodges. Tue, 04/12/2022 - 11:00. Find out how the top construction tech companies can equip you and your team to fight the labor shortage. This white paper is full of tips and tricks on how to attract and retain skilled workers at your organization.
California & Northwest Industry News: April 2022
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2022
Updates on projects and companies in the California & Northwest region.
California & Northwest People: April 2022
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2022
Updates about construction professionals in California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington.
April 2022 City Scoop: San Francisco
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2022
Dodge offers data on projected 2022 construction starts in the San Francisco area.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
Bechtel Launches Manufacturing, Technology Business Unit
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2022
Target construction markets include semiconductors, electric vehicles and data centers.
Bechtel Launches New Manufacturing and Technology Business Unit
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2022
Target markets include semiconductors, electric vehicles and data centers.
SDSU Stadium Construction Requires Complex Demolition, Infill Work
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2022
San Diego State’s new Snapdragon Stadium rises on the same site as the former Qualcomm Stadium, which was demolished along the way.
West Coast Project Starts Remain Steady In 2021
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2022
Contractors find plenty of new work even as they keep a close eye on infrastructure act funding and surging inflation.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
California & Northwest Snapshot: April 2022
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2022
Photographs chosen by our editors from submissions to ENR.com/california/photos.
Robotic Inspection Checks Out Tunnel in the Alps Set to Become Rail Link
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2022
California & Northwest On the Scene: April 2022
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2022
Reports from key industry events across the California & Northwest region.
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