Tue.Jun 21, 2022

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Growth and Caution: New Construction Industry Stats from Q1 2022

Viewpoint Construction Technology

New construction industry metrics from Q1 2022 show modest year-over-year growth, tempered by plenty of risk avoidance.

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Why…West Virginia?

Business Facilities

Mitch Carmichael, secretary of West Virginia’s Department of Economic Development, has many reasons why businesses should consider The Mountain State. Here are some of the state’s many business-related activities and advantages.

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Tongue Twister: Commander Closes Construction Site for COVID and Contractor Can’t Recover Contract Costs

Best Practices Construction Law

Last month, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals held that a public contractor could not recover $100k in construction costs incurred following the government’s decision to close down a base in Tennessee due to COVID-19. APTIM Federal Services, LLC (ASBCA No. 62982) involved a contractor who sought to recover $99,076 in operational costs incurred on a construction contract during a two-month period in 2020.

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When The (Work) Day Is Through

Business Facilities

Choosing a place that offers employees quality of life with a wide variety of recreation and leisure options is key to your next location.

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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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USC's 'Village' Envisions Student Housing's Future

ENR Construction

The University of South Carolina has embarked on its largest capital project in school history, Campus Village, navigating tight spaces and supply chain issues to stay on track.

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Amtrak Seeks CM at-Risk for Baltimore Rail Tunnel's $1B First Phase

ENR Construction

The three-contract rail megaproject is estimated at nearly $5 billion.

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The Barnaby: The America at Home Study Concept Home

Pro Builder

The Barnaby: The America at Home Study Concept Home. ldeakins. Tue, 06/21/2022 - 10:26. Join us on Tuesday, June 30, 2022 for the first America at Home Study Concept Home and a Pro Builder Show Village 2022 immersive experience. Register now! Tune in on Tuesday, June 30, 2022 at 2 EDT/ 1 CDT/ 11 PDT for the first America at Home Study Concept Home and a Pro Builder Show Village 2022 immersive experience.

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ENR Southwest Top Contractors 2022: Obstacles Abound Amid Construction Resurgence

ENR Construction

Southwest contractors anticipate strong markets ahead but are contending with double-digit inflation, rising interest rates and accelerating fuel costs.

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Demo and Deconstruction for a Resilient Remodel—When Is It Necessary?

Pro Builder

Demo and Deconstruction for a Resilient Remodel—When Is It Necessary? ldeakins. Tue, 06/21/2022 - 10:35. Deconstruction is the first step to remodeling, especially for resilient homes in extreme weather hotspots. Deconstruction doesn’t always mean complete demolition of a building, but according to Pro Trade Craft, it can also be one stage of a resilient remodeling project, particularly for homes at risk of extreme weather events.

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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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All About Chalk Paint | What Is Chalk Paint | How to Fix the Chalking Paint Problem

CivilJungle

What Is Chalk Paint? Initially founded by the common paint variety Annie Sloan, ”chalk paint” is politically an inscribed logo of this enterprise. At a glimpse, chalk-design paint is observable by its comfortable, extra mat conclude. It looks like an exterior enclosed in chalk, so the credit. The color themselves is natural rubber, significance you can purify with water alternative casting souls, and it minds to be massive and secure to act with than grade paint.

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Home Prices Are Rising Four Times Faster Than Incomes Across the U.S.

Pro Builder

Home Prices Are Rising Four Times Faster Than Incomes Across the U.S. ldeakins. Tue, 06/21/2022 - 10:40. Housing experts are warning of market conditions that seem eerily reminiscent of the 2007 housing bubble and subsequent crash . In the past year alone, home prices have risen four times faster than incomes across the U.S., leading the same economists who predicted the 2007 housing bubble to once again sound the alarm of another unstable market in 2022.

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What is the Real Bottom Line With Digital Twins?

ENR Construction

Four BIM experts in a commentary say you will need precise data to document costs and savings.

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A Minute with Mark: SIPs Roof Panels

Pro Builder

A Minute with Mark: SIPs Roof Panels. ldeakins. Tue, 06/21/2022 - 10:53. Mark LaLiberte talks about the durability and dependability of structural insulated panels (SIPs) used to create an R-50 roof deck for the Desert Comfort Experience Home in Scottsdale, Ariz. Building science guru Mark LaLiberte explains why he selected custom-built structural insulated panels (SIPs) to create an R-50 roof deck for the Desert Comfort Experience Home, a net-zero energy project in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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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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Michael Russell Builds for the Future

ENR Construction

HJ Russell & Co. CEO Michael Russell is building more than Atlanta's skyline-he's helping build entrepreneurs and community.

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7 Ways To Grow Your HVAC Business in 2022

Levelset

If you’re looking to grow an HVAC business, there’s great news: The demand for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning is growing quickly. Fortune Business Insights notes that the HVAC sector is expected to grow by $20 billion this decade. Also, the Air Conditioning Contractors of America estimate 13% job growth by 2030, outpacing the average across all industries.

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U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Expansion of Workers' Compensation Benefits at Hanford Site

ENR Construction

High court rules that a 2018 state law broadening the scope of federal employees who can claim benefits related to work at the Hanford Site nuclear waste cleanup in Washington State violates the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause. .

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How To Grow Your HVAC Business: 7 Tips for Contractors

Levelset

If you’re looking to grow an HVAC business, there’s great news: The demand for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning is growing quickly. Fortune Business Insights notes that the HVAC sector is expected to grow by $20 billion this decade. Also, the Air Conditioning Contractors of America estimate 13% job growth by 2030, outpacing the average across all industries.

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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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When Scope Creep Leads to Unexpected Professional Liability

ENR Construction

An insurance executive, in a commentary, writes about how to avoid risks designers never intended to take.

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High Court Nixes Expanded Workers' Comp at Hanford Cleanup Site

ENR Construction

US Supreme Court justices rule that 2018 Washington state law allowing more federal and federal contractor employees to claim benefits related to cleanup work at US Energy Dept nuclear site violates the US Constitution. .

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ENR Southeast Contractor of the Year: PC Construction's Project Pipeline Keeps Flowing

ENR Construction

With a landmark project in its rearview, PC Construction pushes forward with high-priority projects across the Southeast.

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PC Construction's Project Pipeline Keeps Flowing

ENR Construction

With a landmark project in its rearview, PC Construction pushes forward with high-priority projects across the Southeast.

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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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High Court Nixes Expanded Workers' Comp at Nuclear Cleanup Site

ENR Construction

U.S. Supreme Court justices rule that Washington state law allowing more employees to claim benefits related to cleanup work at the U.S. Energy Dept.'s Hanford site violates the Constitution. .

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ENR Southeast Names New Editor

ENR Construction

After more than 20 years, former ENR Southeast Editor Scott Judy takes on managing editor role, hands over the reins.

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In Raleigh, ‘More Than Enough Work To Go Around’

ENR Construction

Dodge offers data on projected 2022 construction starts in Miami.

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Southeast People News: June 2022

ENR Construction

Updates on industry professionals from around the Southeast.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Southeast On the Scene: June 2022

ENR Construction

Reports from industry events in the Southeast.

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Pulse: Southeast Construction Bids for June 2022

ENR Construction

Contracts, bids and proposals from around the Southeast.

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Miami Market ‘Booming’ Alongside Growing Population

ENR Construction

Dodge offers data on projected 2022 construction starts in Miami.

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