Thu.Mar 09, 2023

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Construction Trends Forecast for 2023: How Labor, Interest Rates, and Material Prices Are Shifting

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A look at 2023 construction trends forecasts, built on Q3 & Q4's Construction Metrics Index data from Trimble customers!

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One size does not fit all: Lack of proper PPE for women is dangerous

Construction Dive

Baggy gear can lead to new hazards, workers performing tasks without protection or even a lack of confidence and belonging in one’s job, experts say.

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My Path to Construction

PC Construction

My interest in the construction industry began my junior year of high school when my step-father needed a hand at his small residential construction company, and I was looking for a part-time job. I quickly fell in love with construction and changed my plans. Rather than going to college to study business, I decided to focus on construction trades. After graduating from high school, I applied at PC Construction with only a little experience in the industry and no idea what trade I wanted as my s

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Half of construction’s job openings vanish

Construction Dive

A pullback in residential and other segments could explain the “shocking” drop, according to a report from Associated Builders and Contractors.

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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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ChatGPT and Other Conversational AIs Can Help Construction

ENR Construction

From finding to synthesizing information for creating checklists, answering RFIs, or simply answering questions backed by data, conversational Artificial Intelligence technology such as ChatGPT is now available to help contractors make better decisions, enhance communication and collaboration, and rapidly change the industry.

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Women Cite Continuing Hurdles to Boosting Trade Numbers, Reports Say

ENR Construction

The North American Building Trades Union study on diversity and inclusion found work-life support lacking, while discrimination and sexual harassment remain biggest challenges in National Center for Construction Education and Research survey of 770 women.

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Advice From Tradeswomen: How Construction Companies Can Recruit and Retain More Women Workers

Pro Builder

Advice From Tradeswomen: How Construction Companies Can Recruit and Retain More Women Workers ldeakins Thu, 03/09/2023 - 11:23 The share of women in construction is steadily rising, but according to those working in the skilled trades, addressing these problems with the recruitment process could bring in an even larger pool of talented, diverse workers The construction industry is facing a severe shortage of skilled labor, one that’s worsening as workers begin to retire from the industry at a mu

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TxDOT, Flatiron/Dragados Mostly Resolve Bridge Design Dispute

ENR Construction

Corpus Christi span is set to open to traffic in the first half of 2025, with last design issue to be resolved in next few weeks, officials say.

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The Biggest Regrets Among Relocating Homebuyers in 2022

Pro Builder

The Biggest Regrets Among Relocating Homebuyers in 2022 ldeakins Thu, 03/09/2023 - 11:32 High home prices and mortgage rates have made relocating even harder, and as a result, many buyers who moved in 2022 were disappointed with their purchases A December 2022 poll of relocating homebuyers by Home Bay, a real estate advice website, revealed the most common purchasing motivations and disappointments cited by house hunters from the past year.

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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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5 laboratory design choices that accelerate scientific discovery

BD+C

5 laboratory design choices that accelerate scientific discovery 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/09/2023 - 11:06 Laboratories Stephen Blair, director of CannonDesign's Science & Technology Practice, identifies five important design strategies to make the most out of our research laboratories. Stephen Blair, PE, LEED AP Laboratories Designers Coronavirus Energy-Efficient Design Green Specifications Sustainable Design and Construction Research spaces can play a large part in super-charging the scientific metho

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America’s Rental Housing Report—One Year Later

Pro Builder

America’s Rental Housing Report—One Year Later ldeakins Thu, 03/09/2023 - 11:39 One year ago, Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies released its 2022 Rental Housing Report at a tumultuous time for the rental market. At the start of 2023, many of the same challenges persist Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies’ 2022 America’s Rental Housing Report outlined a red-hot rental market characterized by fast-rising prices and historically low vacancy rates.

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EPA Proposes Toughest Coal-Plant Wastewater Discharge Limit

ENR Construction

Plants could use older technologies if they commit to early retirements, under the federal plan.

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Will Home Prices Bottom Out in 2023?

Pro Builder

Will Home Prices Bottom Out in 2023? ldeakins Thu, 03/09/2023 - 11:45 Soaring mortgage rates are forcing sellers to lower their asking prices in order to attract budget-conscious buyers, and with more rate hikes on the horizon, home prices are falling quickly As the Federal Reserve continues its fight against fast-rising inflation, economists and housing experts polled in the latest Zillow Home Price Expectation (ZHPE) survey expect home prices to bottom out in 2023, Zillow reports.

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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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Infrastructure Still a Theme of Biden FY 2024 Budget Proposal

ENR Construction

President Joe Biden's $6.8-trillion budget highlights include highways, transit grants.

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Active Inventory Is on the Rise in These US Metros, but New Listings Are Slowing

Pro Builder

Active Inventory Is on the Rise in These US Metros, but New Listings Are Slowing ldeakins Thu, 03/09/2023 - 11:52 Metro areas such as Denver and Las Vegas are seeing an uptick in active inventory, despite a slowdown in new listings due to dwindling buyer demand After falling at the start of 2022, active inventory is on the rise in some of the nation’s most popular housing markets.

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Construction Fatality at Casino Hotel Near Spokane Under Investigation

ENR Construction

The carpenter was killed in a formwork collapse at the Spokane Tribe Casino expansion, officials said.

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OSHRC Decision on Controlling Employer Responsibility

FDR Safety

On Feb. 1, 2019, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) reversed an OSHA citation issued to Suncor Energy Inc. as the controlling employer for a fall protection violation. The Commission vacated the citations for two primary reasons: Suncor had implemented a robust safety program that met and exceeded OSHA standards. Suncor had implemented a rigorous enforcement program that removed employees from the worksite for a single violation of its fall protection safety procedures.

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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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Women Cite Continuing Hurdles in Boosting Trade Numbers

ENR Construction

North American Building Trades Union study finds work-life support lacking, while discrimination and sex harassment remain biggest challenges in National Center for Construction Education and Research survey of 770 women.