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How the Silicon Valley Bank Failure Could Affect the Housing Market

Pro Builder

How the Silicon Valley Bank Failure Could Affect the Housing Market ldeakins Thu, 03/16/2023 - 11:02 The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank last Friday led to two other bank closings that rattled the tech industry and the cryptocurrency market.

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How Green Building Practices Lead to Lower Carbon Dioxide Levels

The Constructor

As the environment continues to suffer due to the excessive accumulation of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, there is an urgent need for sustainable building practices that will help reduce carbon dioxide levels.

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Bank failures cause uncertainty for contractors

Construction Dive

The collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank could weaken this year’s outlook for commercial real estate and construction, an economist said

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Viewpoint User Summits 2023

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Join this free user event for Trimble Viewpoint users of the Spectrum or Viewpoint ERP! Network, ask the product experts, and earn up to 7 free CPEs. Events

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The Ultimate Free Guide to Construction Project Management Software

Spreadsheets and in-house tools can no longer manage the sophistication and the demand for data of modern construction. Our free buyer’s guide will help you identify what construction software you need and the key features you should be looking for.

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Tutor Perini earnings ‘negatively impacted’ by legal issues, canceled work

Construction Dive

The Los Angeles contractor also said it lost a record $11 billion in potential new jobs in 2022 when owners canceled projects

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Biden’s 2024 budget proposal bolsters OSHA funding by 17%

Construction Dive

The plan would increase the agency’s number of full-time positions, but it still has a hard time filling jobs

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A Call to Action: New Professional Titles Emerge to Reduce Housing’s Carbon Footprint

Pro Builder

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Los Angeles County approves local hiring PLA

Construction Dive

The agreement applies to solely jobs built by the county that cost $5 million or more

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NYC Advances Plan for $7.7B East Harlem Subway Extension

ENR Construction

Second Avenue expansion in Manhattan would go out to bid for first two construction contracts this year, said MTA

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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 is a must for anyone wanting to solve procurement or vendor management pain points.

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Working in person isn’t worth the commute, employees say

Construction Dive

At the same time, about half of workers said being in the office is beneficial for career advancement, signaling a potential disconnect in priorities

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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

Pro Builder

Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize esorum Thu, 03/16/2023 - 09:09 This year’s finalists in the Construction & Design category include solutions to the labor shortage as well as environmentally friendly building solutions focused on decreasing construction time.

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Ohio Sues Norfolk Southern for Train Derailment Damages

ENR Construction

March 14 civil lawsuit alleges railroad violated hazardous waste and water quality laws and failed to take proper care to prevent toxic spill in East Palestine

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Simple Landscaping Improvements to Boost a Home’s Sale Price

Pro Builder

Simple Landscaping Improvements to Boost a Home’s Sale Price ldeakins Thu, 03/16/2023 - 11:20 A little extra effort improving a home's landscaping can amount to a greater profit when selling.

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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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Viewpoint: Work From Home? Nope.

ENR Construction

As someone who has never had much interest in education in the traditional sense —I lasted about five weeks before dropping out of college—most of my valued knowledge and experience has come from working with and around people

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Meeting ceiling requirements in restaurant settings

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Ceilume and Little Jumbo. By Ben Carr; Michael Chusid, RA, FCSI, CDT; and Steven H. Miller, CDT Restaurants, cafeterias, banquet halls, commissaries, and other food-service venues typically have at least two different types of ceilings.

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Home Builder Confidence Rose for the Third Consecutive Month in March

Pro Builder

Home Builder Confidence Rose for the Third Consecutive Month in March ldeakins Thu, 03/16/2023 - 11:08 A lack of existing-home inventory is forcing buyers into the new-home market.

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Virginia Bans Pay-If-Paid Clauses to Protect Construction Subcontractors

Constructlaw

Virginia has joined the ranks of states that ban “pay-if-paid” clauses. Contingent payment clauses, like “pay-if-paid” and “pay-when-paid” clauses, protect contractors: A contractor need not pay its subcontractors or suppliers until the owner pays the contractor.

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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.

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Rent Control Policies Gain Traction—Economists Say They’re a Bad Idea

Pro Builder

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Three interconnected solutions for 'saving' urban centers

BD+C

Three interconnected solutions for 'saving' urban centers 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/16/2023 - 10:33 Urban Planning Gensler Co-CEO Andy Cohen explores how the global pandemic affected city life, and gives three solutions for revitalizing these urban centers.

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PC Construction Wins National AGC Build America Award for One Spruce Peak

PC Construction

One Spruce Peak-Stowe, VT South Burlington, VT – This week, PC Construction accepted a national Build America Award from the Associated General Contractors of America for One Spruce Peak , a residential mountain retreat at the base of Stowe Mountain Resort built in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Morgan State University Named ENR MidAtlantic Owner of the Year

ENR Construction

Morgan State University is ENR MidAtlantic's Owner of the Year

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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. Over half of respondents see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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Construction Economics for March 20, 2023

ENR Construction

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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At Workforce Conference, Lessons About Inclusion, Burnout, Ethics

ENR Construction

Gathered in a city populated by master musicians and chefs, ENR’s third-annual Top Young Professionals conference attendees absorbed another kind of expertise in New Orleans March 9-10

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Atkins CEO George Nash Has Advice for Young Professionals

ENR Construction

Recalling limited facetime with C-suite executives as a young engineer, the now CEO of the engineer's North America business told ENR conference attendees that he welcomed emerging professional feedback "as a key part of being a good leader

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GPRS Releases SiteMap, a GIS-For-Construction Platform

ENR Construction

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, based in Toledo, Ohio, provides services that include utility locating, 3D laser scanning, acoustic leak detection, video pipe inspection, underground storage tank locating, concrete scanning and drone imaging

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Design-Build Article Misleads On Walsh-Granite v. HDR

ENR Construction

The article “Walsh-Granite Lawsuit Against HDR Cited Standard of Care and Quantities” (ENR 2-6/13, p. 24-25) by Richard Korman contains false and misleading statements regarding me and my firm, O’Connell & Lawrence Inc