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JUNE 2, 2021

New Construction in Low Density Areas Posts Strongest Pace. cbroderick. Wed, 06/02/2021 - 09:09. New-home construction boomed in small metropolitan and more rural areas during the first quarter of 2021. The National Association of Home Builders’ Home Building Geography Index found home construction at its fastest pace in areas with the shortest commute times, meaning lower density areas flourished with construction.

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JUNE 2, 2021

Improve the likelihood of success of construction project outcomes. Any real property owner can significantly improve likelihood of success of construction project outcomes. It simply requires owner leadership, commitment, and support to implement and maintain a robust programmatic approach for all facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new build projects.

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JUNE 2, 2021

VXI Global Solutions, CEV Multimedia, Starnik Systems and SIMFLO have all opted to grow in Lubbock. - Read: Lubbock Lands Over 500 Jobs, $11M In Investment at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 2, 2021

Outdoor Living Enhancements That Can Elevate Any Backyard. cbroderick. Wed, 06/02/2021 - 09:33. Interest in outdoor living spiked because of the pandemic, but homeowners still desire summer-ready, upgraded outdoor spaces to enjoy during the warmer months. Design firm Housing Design Matters says these five highly desired outdoor living enhancements can elevate any backyard: cabanas, turf, water features, grills, and firepits.

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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.

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JUNE 2, 2021

With matching funds from the Federal Cares Act, Mississippi is undertaking a $65-million installation of broadband service in rural areas. - Read: Mississippi: Delta Fiber Expands Broadband Service at BusinessFacilities.com.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 2, 2021

The vertically integrated construction startup that sought to bring the myriad aspects of design, manufacturing and construction under one roof, is set to stop operations, according to media reports.

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BD+C

JUNE 2, 2021

Hanking Center, an 1,180-foot-tall mixed-use complex with a commercial office tower and retail center, has completed in Shenzhen, China. The 65-story tower is currently the tallest detached-core building in the world.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 2, 2021

Natural Gas: To Ban or Not To Ban? cbroderick. Wed, 06/02/2021 - 09:24. States and cities are in a battle about whether natural gas should be banned in new homes and buildings. Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Kansas, and Louisiana have all enacted or proposed legislation to block such bans after San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, and New York have all taken action toward phasing out natural gas.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 2, 2021

State will speed up work by three years on 585-mile Greenlink transmission line to connect to solar, geothermal and wind energy resources; 2021 world power investment to rise 5% to record $820 billion, says global energy monitor's new analysis.

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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.

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JUNE 2, 2021

Photo © BigStockPhoto.com. by William M. Woods and Daniel G. Gibbons, PE. Waterproofing below-grade portions of buildings Has become increasingly important to owners as technological advancements and limited city space have pushed basements deeper into the ground and further into water tables. Designers are utilizing subterranean building space for occupancy and other sensitive uses for which owners have little to zero tolerance for water intrusion.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 2, 2021

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.

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BD+C

JUNE 2, 2021

The U.S. Department of Energy and National Labs released updated versions of their open-source, whole-building energy modeling tools, the EnergyPlus engine and the OpenStudio Software Development Kit.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 2, 2021

Wasatch Taylormade Builders, LLC is a fully integrated real estate development, construction, property management and guaranty capital company based in Logan, Utah. Unlike contractors that are not vertically integrated, Wasatch doesn’t ‘build for a fee’ because they are their own customer.

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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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Natural Building

JUNE 2, 2021

Parameswaran Krishna searched online for bamboo products and realized that there was a lot of demand, but not much supply for bamboo products where he lived in India. So he decided to explore the business possibilities of bamboo. He rented a small space for the office, hired a trained bamboo craftsman, set up a small shop made of bamboo and registered the name “Bamboopecker.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 2, 2021

Construction HR teams are always looking for ways to improve human capital productivity, empowerment, and satisfaction. Reducing paperwork and streamlining routine processes free up team members to focus on revenue-generating activities.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 2, 2021

Buyers Pull Back on Mortgage Applications for Second Week. cbroderick. Wed, 06/02/2021 - 09:41. Despite lower mortgage rates, applications for a mortgage to purchase a home were lower than one year ago for the second consecutive week. High home prices and low supply may be taking a toll on homebuyers as mortgage applications dropped 3% for the week and were 2% lower than one year ago.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 2, 2021

How will the Biden administration and the new dynamics of Congress in 2021 affect infrastructure legislation and federal regulations that impact construction?

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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.

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JUNE 2, 2021

courtesy of Stanley X. The construction technology world has been no stranger to acquisitions and mergers in recent years, as many larger players are gobbling up startups and other specialty software to quickly grow their offerings and expand their value to their customers. The latest acquisition comes from a somewhat surprising source, however, as Stanley Black & Decker, the power tool and storage company, has acquired Buildup, a task management, punch list, and inspection software company.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 2, 2021

State will speed up work on the 585-mile Greenlink transmission line to connect users to solar, geothermal and wind energy resources in remote locations.

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BD+C

JUNE 2, 2021

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ENR Construction

JUNE 2, 2021

The contractor is procuring components to reinforce fractured girder as DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Mississippi River site.

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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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JUNE 2, 2021

Take the Fear Out of AIA Billing. Foundation Software Answers the AIA Billing Questions You’ve Been Too Afraid to Ask. Greg Ragsdale. Wed, 06/02/2021 - 11:14. The good news: you’ve landed a huge contract with a ton of potential. The bad news: it requires AIA billing, and you’re not sure where to start. You might be asking yourself, “what is AIA billing?

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ENR Construction

JUNE 2, 2021

State will speed up work by three years on 585-mile Greenlink transmission line to connect to solar, geothermal and wind energy resources; 2021 world power investment to rise 5% to record $820 billion, says global energy monitor's new analysis.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 2, 2021

The global pandemic is putting construction companies to the test like never before, impacting both existing projects and future business opportunities. As a result, firms are facing great uncertainty about their cash position and their future cash flows – essential barometers of financial health.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 2, 2021

No matter the size of your company, using a construction software platform can serve as a foundation for future growth and greater financial success. With unified back office and field capabilities, you can improve how you bid, plan, staff, run, monitor, and close out self-performing projects.

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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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JUNE 2, 2021

What can contractors do today to prepare for tomorrow? The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused contractors of all sizes to reexamine business practices and invest in everything from accounting overhauls to cloud-based collaboration. But where do we go from here?

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ENR Construction

JUNE 2, 2021

California-based startup that sought to bring the myriad aspects of design, manufacturing and construction under one roof, is set to stop operations, according to media reports.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 2, 2021

The execution of construction projects requires collaborating teams to conduct numerous meetings — which help them discuss and coordinate upcoming project activities and update stakeholders on progress achieved.

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