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Strategic Collaboration Framework for Construction

Job Order Contracting

Top management commitment and support. Robust programmatic processes and workflows. Effective and open communication across inter and interorganizational teams. Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery phases. Mandatory initial and ongoing training/continuous improvement workshops. Well communicated mutually beneficial goals and objectives.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Dwayne Jeffery, Safety Health & Environmental Director at Howard S. Wright

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Safety is a critical factor, not just at a project level but across your entire organization. A strong safety culture leads to smoother project execution and a more empowered workforce. . Promoting better safety isn’t just about handing out educational materials and conducting training sessions. To effectively ensure the safety of your team and projects, you first need to secure leadership buy-in, so your policies and best practices trickle down to the rest of the organization. .

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[VIDEO] Las Colinas, Irving, Texas: A City Built For Business

Business Facilities

Centrally located in the thriving Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Irving-Las Colinas is recognized as the “Headquarters of Headquarters,” with more Fortune 1000 global headquarters per capita than any other city in Texas.

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Keys to Multigenerational Communication on a Jobsite

Fieldwire

For a construction project to truly succeed, it takes more than just the skills of the trade. Construction is a team effort and communication is key. Project leaders must be able to effectively speak to the team so that everyone knows their role and objectives. This is especially important as we see people from multiple generations join the workforce.

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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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[VIDEO] Roanoke Region of Virginia: Work Hard, Play Hard, Live Easy

Business Facilities

Companies from around the world choose the Roanoke Region. As a place to live or to make a living, the Roanoke, Virginia region is recognized as one of the best.

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Systems Group To Create 60 Jobs With Arkansas Expansion

Business Facilities

Systems Group's El Dorado fabrication and machine shop expansion will participate in the AEDC’s Advantage Arkansas program.

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Why Every Contractor Needs to Prequalify their Subs

cnstrctr

Prequalify your suppliers and contractors to ensure quality companies are providing proposals for your project.

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3M To Invest $58M In Nebraska Expansion

Business Facilities

3M will create approximately 50 new jobs as it expands production of its respiratory and hearing protection products in Valley, NE.

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Looming Solar Import Tariff Upends Energy-Sector Projects

ENR Construction

Twenty-two U.S. Senators and Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom claim that a potentially retroactive levy on PV cells from four Asian countries will further delay or halt projects and seek a quick end to the dispute to keep clean energy transition goals on track.

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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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Summit Polymers Will Invest $37.5M In Kentucky

Business Facilities

Tier-one automotive supplier Summit Polymers will locate its third Kentucky facility in Anderson County, and create 218 new jobs.

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ENR Top 500 Design Firms: Execs Share Challenges, Successes

ENR Construction

Conversations with executives of ENR’s 2022 Top 500 Design Firms reveal inflation, staffing, supply shortages and schedule delays are top of mind.

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Arizona State Focus: Heading To The Desert

Business Facilities

Arizona is one of the most popular destinations for new businesses for many key reasons.

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Homeowners Are Pocketing Over $6 Trillion in Equity Post-Pandemic

Pro Builder

Homeowners Are Pocketing Over $6 Trillion in Equity Post-Pandemic. ldeakins. Mon, 05/02/2022 - 10:49. Record housing appreciation is helping some homeowners build substantial wealth, while would-be buyers are priced out on the opposite end of the housing market. . As housing appreciates at a record pace across the U.S., millions of homeowners are gaining significant equity and building wealth, while those still struggling to make home purchases are facing the opposite reality.

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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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Modern Rammed Earth Home in San Antonio, Texas

Natural Building

Rammed earth is an ancient building technique that’s had a resurgence with many green builders. The exterior walls are made of compacted soil which provides thick thermal mass that is fireproof and pest proof. The structure was designed by a Mexican architect who modeled it after the Roman-style central courtyard designs popular in many Latin American homes.

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The Majority of New Homeowners Have Regrets About Their Purchases

Pro Builder

The Majority of New Homeowners Have Regrets About Their Purchases. ldeakins. Mon, 05/02/2022 - 10:59. A recent survey by HomeLight revealed that 70% of new homeowners had at least one regret about their home purchase decisions. . In a fast-paced housing market defined by rising mortgage rates and frequent bidding wars over the course of the pandemic, many homeowners were rushed into their home purchases, and some are now left with doubts about their hasty decisions.

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How To Negotiate A Higher Credit Limit With Your Building Material Supplier

Levelset

Contractors trying to grow their business and take on larger projects often struggle to manage their cash flow to purchase the materials they need. Many contractors use trade credit to delay paying for materials and keep more cash in their pockets. This free credit offered by material suppliers can delay payment up to 30 to 45 days, depending on your payment terms.

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Nonresidential Construction Spending Drop Worsened by Inflation

ENR Construction

Nonresidential spending fell 0.8% in March, ABC analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data shows.

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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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Experience Our Broad Portfolio of Products

Pro Builder

Experience Our Broad Portfolio of Products. kcichowicz. Mon, 05/02/2022 - 10:21. Our relationships with manufacturers ensure that ABC Supply is among the first to receive the latest products and details on the newest application techniques. Find an ABC Supply location and experience our broad portfolio of products, from roofing and siding to windows and doors.

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Drought Imperils Arizona Hydropower Plant Operations

ENR Construction

Lake Powell's water level has dropped below the 35-ft buffer targeted by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.

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Weekly Inventory Is Down Just 6% Year-Over-Year at the Start of May

Pro Builder

Weekly Inventory Is Down Just 6% Year-Over-Year at the Start of May. ldeakins. Mon, 05/02/2022 - 10:55. Housing supply is still at a historic low, but residential construction is speeding up. . The most recent weekly report from Realtor.com reveals just a 6% year-over-year drop in active inventory, signaling a slow but steady increase in the number of homes for sale after a seasonal low at the start of 2022, according to the CalculatedRisk Newsletter.

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Drought Pushes Arizona Hydropower Plant Reservoir Closer to Operating Minimum

ENR Construction

Lake Powell's water level has dropped below the 35-ft buffer targeted by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.

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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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Homeowners Associations Are Instituting Rental Restrictions to Fight Off Corporate Landlords

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Homeowners Associations Are Instituting Rental Restrictions to Fight Off Corporate Landlords. ldeakins. Mon, 05/02/2022 - 10:52. Investor purchases are flooding suburban markets and turning residential neighborhoods into rental hotspots, but some homeowners are fighting back. Residential communities in several states are adopting rental restrictions for new residents to slow the pace of investor purchases, a trend quickly generating controversy among rental home companies, The Washington Post re

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ENR Top 500 Design Firms: Execs Share Challenges, Success

ENR Construction

In conversation with execs from ENR’s 2022 Top 500 Design Firms.

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Concerning Fiberglass Composites

Learn Civil Engineering

What are composite fabrics? Composite fabrics, otherwise called “composites” are made from two or more different types of fibers that are combined to create a single fabric. The fibers can be combined in several ways, including weaving, knitting, or bonding. Composite fabrics offer a number of benefits over traditional fabrics, including increased strength, durability, and […].

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Sacramento County Eases Restrictions to Speed New Home Construction

Pro Builder

Sacramento County Eases Restrictions to Speed New Home Construction. ldeakins. Mon, 05/02/2022 - 11:02. Builders and Sacramento County officials are advocating for housing policy changes to allow infill projects in single-family neighborhoods. Sacramento County officials are speeding along housing approvals and home building by easing some development standards for apartment projects and allowing for the construction of duplexes in single-family zoning districts, The Sacramento Bee reports.

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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!