Construction Marketing

APRIL 5, 2023

Construction takes place in various areas, ranging from rural areas with little to no traffic to cities with high foot and vehicle traffic. Regardless of the volume of traffic present, workplace hazards are always present. Thus, as an employer or construction company entrepreneur, you’re responsible for ensuring the safety of your employees, pedestrians, and motorists whenever you have construction work in progress.

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The Constructor

APRIL 5, 2023

Chicken mesh is an essential component of plastering. It is a reinforcing material that strengthens plaster and prevents cracking and other issues. In this article, we will explore the various types of chicken mesh available, including fiberglass, aluminum, and stainless steel, as well as their advantages and benefits. Read on to learn more about this […] The post A Closer Look at the Various Types of Chicken Mesh for Plastering appeared first on The Constructor.

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 5, 2023

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are owners, operators, and financers of income-generating real estate properties. It allows real estate market investments without directly purchasing and managing properties. Different construction trends impact the demand and supply of real estate properties. Consequently, it can affect the performance of REITs that own and operate these properties.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 5, 2023

A Mortenson executive said that the project was a “good proof of concept” even as the technology continues to evolve.

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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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Pro Builder

APRIL 5, 2023

Mortgage Rates Are Falling, but a Housing Shortage Is Squashing Demand ldeakins Wed, 04/05/2023 - 10:26 Mortgage rates are coming down from peak highs, but a lack of for-sale housing is leaving prospective buyers stranded The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances of $726,200 or less dropped to 6.40% from 6.45% last week, but with new listings down 20% year-over-year and total inventory falling to half of what it was pre-pandemic, buyers are

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Pro Builder

APRIL 5, 2023

APB's Annual Industry Report Shows Positive Outlook for 2023 qpurcell Wed, 04/05/2023 - 11:37 The Association of Professional Builders (APB), a leading business coaching service for custom home builders, with members in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, today announced the findings from its annual State of Residential Construction Industry (SORCI) Report for 2023.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 5, 2023

Job openings bounced back to 412,000 in the most recent report from Associated Builders and Contractors.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 5, 2023

Millennials Are Flooding the Housing Market, but Cash-Strapped Boomers Are Standing in Their Way ldeakins Wed, 04/05/2023 - 10:19 Millennial homebuyers searching for their first homes are struggling to compete with cash-strapped baby boomers backed by significant equity wealth Millennials hindered by student debt, a nationwide housing shortage, and fierce competition from older buyers backed by equity wealth have been glued to the sidelines of a volatile housing market for the last two years, an

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Construction Dive

APRIL 5, 2023

A constant barrage of malicious activity has organizations reeling, negatively impacting their ability to strategize or accomplish IT projects.

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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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ENR Construction

APRIL 5, 2023

A spin-off from the state-owned VTT Technical Research Centre recently secured funding to commercialize its system of mineralizing carbon dioxide while curing precast concrete elements at atmospheric pressure.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 5, 2023

A biopolymer basalt composite developed for the moon and Mars could have far-reaching impacts on terrestrial construction.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 5, 2023

The City of Chicago has selected the first three developers to convert three office buildings to residential and mixed-use spaces in the underutilized LaSalle Street Corridor.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 5, 2023

The $100 million project will transform the office tower’s upper floors into 224 luxury residential units, among other improvements.

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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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Pro Builder

APRIL 5, 2023

Gorgeous woodgrain texture and rich, durable finish kcichowicz Wed, 04/05/2023 - 07:43 Brought to you by: ProVia Signet ® Knotty Alder fiberglass doors offer a strikingly realistic grain pattern and deep, warm hues. ProVia’s cutting-edge embossing technology and hand-applied finishes ensure long-term beauty and durability.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 5, 2023

The London-based contractor is benefiting from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a strong backlog and selective bidding.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 5, 2023

Construction jobs are still hard to fill, and experts say efforts are hampered by the stereotypical image of the construction worker and a "market failure" illustrated by differences in how union and nonunion shops approach apprenticeships.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 5, 2023

Rent Growth Surges in the Northeast, Falls Along West Coast ldeakins Wed, 04/05/2023 - 10:11 Rent growth is slowing nationwide after a record year in 2022, but a few Northeastern metros are still posting steady gains Asking rents climbed by just $9, or 0.5%, from February to March amid cooler market conditions during what's usually an active time of year for homebuying.

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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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ENR Construction

APRIL 5, 2023

Inflation, rising interest rates, and a skilled labor shortage continue as we head into the second quarter of the year, and a recession is still likely ahead, according to Anirban Basu, chief economist at Associated Builders and Contractors.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 5, 2023

Amid Tech Layoffs and Falling Inventory, the Bay Area Housing Market Is Losing Buyers ldeakins Wed, 04/05/2023 - 10:35 Homebuyer demand is falling in San Francisco after the Bay Area housing market recorded its slowest start to a new year in more than a decade The East Coast may be reporting strong growth at the start of 2023, but along with other West Coast tech hubs, San Francisco’s housing market is struggling.

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BD+C

APRIL 5, 2023

Carole Wedge, former Shepley Bulfinch President and CEO, retires after 37 years 0 qpurcell Wed, 04/05/2023 - 10:51 Women in Design+Construction Wedge’s 37-year career at Shepley Bulfinch evolved a historic firm into a national design practice. AEC Innovators Women in Design+Construction After nearly 40 years at Shepley Bulfinch, including 17 as President and CEO, Carole Wedge, FAIA, LEED AP will be retiring on April 30th of this year.

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Contractor Magazine

APRIL 5, 2023

Robotic solutions can minimize errors and reduce rework by ensuring layout and measurement within tolerances.

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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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ENR Construction

APRIL 5, 2023

A spokesperson for the Fort Worth Fire Dept. said the structure was in the early stages of construction. No injuries were reported.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 5, 2023

Overall 2022 regional revenue reported via ENR Southwest's annual Top Design Firms survey totaled more than $1.6 billion.

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