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The FOUR Primary Failure Points associated with Facilities Management and Construction.

Job Order Contracting

The four primary failure points associated with facilities management and construction. Real property owner leadership, competency, accountability, and commitment – Owners pay the bills are utimately responsible for stewardship of the build environment. Robust process – Failure to integrate internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams within a consistent, programmatic framework with associated workflows and supporting tools.

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‘Recession is underway’ for home builders

Construction Dive

The downturn will expand to the rest of the U.S. economy this year via slowing economic output and rising job losses, the NAHB’s chief economist said Tuesday.

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Digital Builder Ep 38: Strategies for Reusing Construction Waste

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction waste is a major problem that has gone unchecked for years. Until now. In this special Autodesk University episode, hear Shannon Goodman , Executive Director of the Lifecycle Building Center , share her expertise on utilizing construction waste for more sustainable and reusable buildings. Learn about the latest research and projects from the Lifecycle Building Center, and get practical tips and strategies for builders and contractors.

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NYC to reform zoning to add housing in Midtown Manhattan

Construction Dive

During his State of the City address last week, Mayor Eric Adams also announced new funding to enforce tenant protection laws and expanded free broadband services for residents who live in public housing.

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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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Wet Kwaliteitsborging voor het Bouwen: Five tips for quickly onboarding employees with new construction technology

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The Building Quality Assurance Act, Wet Kwaliteitsborging voor het Bouwen , is set to be introduced in mid 2023 and will radically change the building system regulations for the Dutch built environment. Many stakeholders will be impacted by the new legislative change – from construction businesses and municipalities to building owners and consumers.

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January 2023 PC Construction Industry Analysis

PC Construction

To welcome in the new year, this next issue of PC Construction’s Industry Analysis report takes a look at a contract strategy that we are seeing utilized more frequently to help manage construction project risk. More and more owners are turning to the use of a multiple Guaranteed Maximum Price strategy to lock in project pricing while getting the ball rolling on material and equipment with long lead times.

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Florida GC files for Chapter 11

Construction Dive

Supply chain disruptions, price inflation and labor shortages are causing major headaches for firms with fixed-price contracts, leading some into bankruptcy, attorneys say.

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Does Rebounding Home Builder Confidence Signal an Upcoming Economic Growth Cycle?

Pro Builder

Does Rebounding Home Builder Confidence Signal an Upcoming Economic Growth Cycle? ldeakins Wed, 02/01/2023 - 11:17 Despite falling demand from priced out buyers, home builders remain optimistic about the year ahead, and experts say that rising sentiment may point toward a breakout year for a recovering economy Falling home sales highlight a steep drop in consumer sentiment as a result of rising inflation and economic uncertainty, but a gradual increase in home builder confidence points toward pe

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Inflation is pushing wages higher

Construction Dive

Even though construction salaries are rising faster than those in most other industries, contractors are struggling to hire and retain new employees.

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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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NAHB Announces 2023 SAFE Award Winners

Pro Builder

NAHB Announces 2023 SAFE Award Winners ldeakins Wed, 02/01/2023 - 11:29 The National Association of Home Builders introduced this year's Safety Award for Excellence (SAFE) winners at the 2023 International Builders' Show The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) kicked off day one of the 2023 International Builders’ Show by naming the recipients of the 17th annual NAHB/Builders Mutual Insurance Company Safety Award for Excellence (SAFE) for outstanding commitment to jobsite safety.

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Why 3D printing is still flat in commercial construction

Construction Dive

Building codes — not capabilities or design — are holding the technology back, according to a Buro Happold executive.

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The EPA Is Expanding Its List of Protected Waterways—Here’s Why Industry Associations Are Pushing Back

Pro Builder

The EPA Is Expanding Its List of Protected Waterways—Here’s Why Industry Associations Are Pushing Back ldeakins Wed, 02/01/2023 - 11:34 The Environmental Protection Agency is redefining "waters of the United States" (WOTUS) that are protected under the Clean Water Act, but industry experts say the new rule nullifies benefits of the 2021 federal infrastructure law In late December, the Environmental Protection Agency issued a new rule defining the “waters of the United States,” or WOTUS, that are

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Contech firm Built Robotics acquires Roin, eyes expansion

Construction Dive

The acquisition adds Roin's automated concrete power trowel to Built's retrofit excavation automation tools.

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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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Buyers Cite Unaffordable Prices as Biggest Hurdle to Homeownership in Q4 2022

Pro Builder

Buyers Cite Unaffordable Prices as Biggest Hurdle to Homeownership in Q4 2022 ldeakins Wed, 02/01/2023 - 11:46 Elevated home prices continue to pose an obstacle for house hunters, but most are persevering Roughly 45% of buyers who have spent three or more months searching for a home without success cite unaffordable prices as their biggest hurdle to homeownership, NAHB Eye on Housing reports.

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Only half of companies have the budgets necessary to mitigate cybersecurity risks: study

Construction Dive

A report from Neustar shows macroeconomic pressures are leading to a squeeze on IT security spending.

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ABC: Nonresidential Construction Spending Dips.5% in December

Construction Superintendent Magazine

National nonresidential construction spending decreased by 0.5% in December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $943.5 billion for the month. Spending fell on a monthly basis in 10 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories.

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Bringing Clarity to Build-to-Rent Terminology for Greater Appeal

Pro Builder

Bringing Clarity to Build-to-Rent Terminology for Greater Appeal ibush Wed, 02/01/2023 - 07:00 The New Home Trends Institute takes steps to create alignment around build-to-rent terminology The wording used for homes that are built to rent can be unclear and inconsistent, which affects acceptance of this housing type. To address this and create alignment around build-to-rent terminology so it reaches the broadest audience, members of John Burns Real Estate Consulting's New Home Trends Institut

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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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Discover the Benefits of Installing a Tray Ceiling in Your Home

Learn Civil Engineering

A Tray Ceiling is also known as a recessed ceiling. It resembles a large upside-down tray and is set into a room’s ceiling. It is the ceiling with a raised centre. The ceiling is appeared because of different levels of height.

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Oracle Aconex Software Receives Key Defense Dept. Authorization

ENR Construction

Oracle Aconex for Defense has been certified complaint with Defense Information Systems Agency Impact Level 4 Dept. of Defense projects.

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Construction Accounting Software Rankings

Construction Business Owner

Construction Accounting Software Rankings Which accounting/ERP system is best for your needs? See overall rankings plus category leaders. mhodges Wed, 02/01/2023 - 13:56 Software selection can be challenging. Identifying the best system for your business is crucial to justify the investment and the learning curve. This report, offered by CrewTracks, can help.

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Infrastructure Improvements Challenge Work on Medical Campus, Access to Facilities

ENR Construction

$90M North Medical Drive improvements and parking terrace project aims to increase mobility at University of Utah medical campus

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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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The Ultimate Construction Accounting Guide

Construction Business Owner

The Ultimate Construction Accounting Guide How to build a stronger construction accounting strategy mhodges Wed, 02/01/2023 - 11:08 Construction accounting is different from standard accounting and requires a different approach. Learn how to apply construction-specific accounting best practices and tools. Fill out the form on this page to download the white paper.

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Utah AGC Members See Strong Markets But Workforce Issues Persist

ENR Construction

Members of the Utah Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America gathered for the association’s 101st annual convention.

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Rethinking Housing Design in 2023 

Pro Builder

Rethinking Housing Design in 2023 ibush Wed, 02/01/2023 - 07:00 To meet homebuyers’ evolving needs, we should use the current market slowdown as an opportunity to take a fresh look at housing design in response to recent trends Nancy Keenan, AIA, LEED-AP While there is much uncertainty in the housing market, both in the for-sale and for-rent sectors, one thing is certain: Demand for housing is not going away.

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EPA Nixes Alaska Pebble Mine, Citing Dredge Disposal Impacts

ENR Construction

Action is latest round in long-running battle over major minerals development in sensitive Bristol Bay watershed

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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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Despite an Ever-Widening Housing Shortage, Builders Are Slowing Their Pace of New Construction

Pro Builder

Despite an Ever-Widening Housing Shortage, Builders Are Slowing Their Pace of New Construction ldeakins Wed, 02/01/2023 - 11:38 The U.S. needs to add more than 1 million new housing units to chip away at a worsening supply deficit, but housing starts are expected to slow in the year ahead Despite a decades-old housing shortage exacerbating an affordability crisis in the rental and for-sale markets, housing starts are expected to fall to about 744,000 single-family homes in 2023 as builders slow

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Rhode Island Transit Hub Opens Amid Illegal Dumping Dispute

ENR Construction

The Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center will supplement three other stations serviced by the MBTA.

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House Transportation Panel Airs IIJA Issues

ENR Construction

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman, Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.