The top 4 construction buzzwords for 2023
Construction Dive
MARCH 27, 2023
Precon teams see digitizing and familiarizing with four key construction trends as ways to gain a competitive edge despite inflation, material costs and labor shortages.
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Teleo Turns Construction Machines into Remotely Operated, Semi-autonomous Robots
Pro Builder
MARCH 27, 2023
Teleo Turns Construction Machines into Remotely Operated, Semi-autonomous Robots qpurcell Mon, 03/27/2023 - 09:57 After working for years on developing self-driving cars at Lyft, Vinay Shet came to a realization: Autonomous vehicle technology had not yet advanced to the point where fully self-driving cars can roam the streets. But Shet also realized that the technology has progressed enough to enable remote, semi-autonomous operations of heavy construction equipment.
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EEOC obtains $2.6M judgment against construction staffing firm
Construction Dive
MARCH 27, 2023
The agency alleged in a discrimination suit that Maryland-based Green JobWorks refused to hire women for demolition and laborer jobs.
As the East Coast Booms, Home Prices Are Falling in the West
Pro Builder
MARCH 27, 2023
As the East Coast Booms, Home Prices Are Falling in the West ldeakins Mon, 03/27/2023 - 11:50 After a two-year housing boom, the U.S. real estate sector is split, with some markets slowing while others are posting record gains For the past two years, nearly every regional market across the U.S. has seen unprecedented price gains and fast-paced buyer activity, but as a housing correction takes hold, some markets are seeing bigger changes than others.
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.
Battery component maker Entek to invest $1.5B in Indiana facility
Construction Dive
MARCH 27, 2023
The site will produce enough battery separators to power up to 1.6 million EVs a year by 2027.
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The Downside of Rent-Control Measures
Pro Builder
MARCH 27, 2023
The Downside of Rent-Control Measures ldeakins Mon, 03/27/2023 - 11:30 If implemented, housing experts say rent-control measures could actually discourage investment and development in the rental housing sector, contributing to the affordability crisis Amid a steep run-up in rental costs over the past several years, a growing number of Americans are advocating for more comprehensive rent regulations to improve affordability, but housing experts say they may actually have the opposite effect.
Utah State Has Broad Construction Reach
ENR Construction
MARCH 27, 2023
While record snows have covered the campus of Utah State University this winter, planners at Utah’s fourth-largest university have been anything but hibernating.
These Are the Housing Markets Seeing the Most—and Least—Price Reductions
Pro Builder
MARCH 27, 2023
These Are the Housing Markets Seeing the Most—and Least—Price Reductions ldeakins Mon, 03/27/2023 - 11:42 Homebuyers daunted by rising home prices and borrowing costs are pulling out of the for-sale market. To bring them back, sellers are being forced to make concessions Today’s homebuyers are contending with inflated housing prices, limited supply, and soaring borrowing costs.
After Near-Total Devastation, Mississippi Communities Hope to Rebuild
ENR Construction
MARCH 27, 2023
In its 170-mile wake, the storm left more than a thousand severely damaged and flattened homes, with multiple utilities, public roads and public buildings affected.
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.
Mortgage Rates Are Falling, and Homebuyers Are Responding
Pro Builder
MARCH 27, 2023
Mortgage Rates Are Falling, and Homebuyers Are Responding ldeakins Mon, 03/27/2023 - 11:59 The Federal Reserve just raised its benchmark interest rate for the ninth consecutive time, but mortgage rates are falling, and as a result, homebuyer demand is rising The Federal Reserve increased its benchmark interest rate for the ninth consecutive time last week, sending the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage to an average 6.42%, down from the previous week’s 6.6% average, the National Association of Realtors
Colorado Springs Invests In Itself to Spur Growth
ENR Construction
MARCH 27, 2023
Densification is in full swing in Colorado Springs: As of early 2023, about 25% of the 5,000 multifamily units now under construction in the city are downtown.
Sandy Grapperhaus could tell you stories
The Korte Company
MARCH 27, 2023
When you grow up in a small town like Highland, the particularities of the place get imprinted onto you. Buildings are known by the business that used to be there, and that big old water fountain in the city square has been there forever, and people know your relatives before you even share your full name. But of the many details Executive Assistant Sandy Grapperhaus could tell you about the Highland of her childhood, there’s one we especially like hearing: her memories of The Korte Company.
Protect your surety credit through partnership
Construction Dive
MARCH 27, 2023
Three ways to include your surety partner in succession planning to avoid unexpected outcomes.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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Staying Ahead of the Curve
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 27, 2023
From boiler room to board room, MCAA president Robert Beck says working together in today’s changing landscape is key to moving the industry forward.
Mountain States Snapshot: April 2023
ENR Construction
MARCH 27, 2023
Photographs chosen by our editors from submissions to ENR.com/mountainstates/photos.
Heavy Equipment: A Complete Guide Before Buying Brand New
Civiconcepts
MARCH 27, 2023
Small business owners sometimes need equipment to provide service to their customers.
After Near-Total Storm Destruction, Mississippi Hopes to Rebuild
ENR Construction
MARCH 27, 2023
Communities face daunting recovery in 170-mile wake of storm that left more than 1,000 severely damaged and flattened homes, with multiple utilities, roads and public buildings also affected.
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.
Oregon Takes Action to Tackle Its Housing Shortage
Pro Builder
MARCH 27, 2023
Oregon Takes Action to Tackle Its Housing Shortage ibush Mon, 03/27/2023 - 13:46 Oregon moves to address its housing crisis and boost new housing development as quickly as possible Since the Great Recession, in Oregon, as in many other U.S. states, supply has not kept up with demand for new homes. For example, Oregon needs more than 500,000 new housing units to meet demand over the next two decades, Fast Company reports, according to a state needs analysis released in December 2022.
2022 Mountain States Top Starts: Population Growth Spurs Regional Construction Activity
ENR Construction
MARCH 27, 2023
Construction firms in the mountain states are plenty busy. A surge of people moving to the region—especially Colorado, Utah and Idaho—has created a “solid funnel of multifamily housing projects,” says Jeff Palmer, executive vice president at Layton Construction.
Empowering Women in Craft and Leadership Roles
ENR Construction
MARCH 27, 2023
Labor continues to be the most pressing issue facing our industry—and that’s saying something, given the roller coaster of the last several years.
April 2023 City Scoop: Denver
ENR Construction
MARCH 27, 2023
Dodge offers data on projected 2023 construction starts in the Mountain States.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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Mountain States People: April 2023
ENR Construction
MARCH 27, 2023
Updates about construction professionals in the Mountain States region.
Mountain States On the Scene: April 2023
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Reports from key industry events across the Mountain States region.
Mountain States Industry News: April 2023
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ENR New England Releases 2023 Preliminary Top Design Firm List
ENR Construction
MARCH 27, 2023
ENR New England prepares to publish it Top Design Firm rankings.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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