State of the Construction Industry: January 2022 Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 27, 2022
From vaccine mandates to new construction opportunities, these are some of the headlines we were following in January 2022.
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Construction Material Pricing – Up 23%+
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 27, 2022
Construction Materials Costs. via 4BT.us – Locally researched detailed unit price cost databases, Lean construction tools and services. The post Construction Material Pricing – Up 23%+ appeared first on 4BT.
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Illinois Led U.S. Green Building Council’s Top 10 States For LEED In 2021
Business Facilities
JANUARY 27, 2022
Illinois once again topped the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) annual ranking of the Top 10 States for LEED in 2021, demonstrating leadership in green building. The post Illinois Led U.S. Green Building Council’s Top 10 States For LEED In 2021 appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.
Homeownership Is Becoming the More Affordable Option in Most Housing Markets
Pro Builder
JANUARY 27, 2022
Homeownership Is Becoming the More Affordable Option in Most Housing Markets. ldeakins. Thu, 01/27/2022 - 10:20. Housing prices are high all around, but low mortgage rates, rising wages, and home-equity wealth are giving buyers an edge over renters. Though home prices are reaching unprecedented highs across the country, buying is still more affordable than renting in 58% of U.S. housing markets, according to The Washington Post.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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Eyebrow Window | Function, Installation, Location and Size
Civiconcepts
JANUARY 27, 2022
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Uncoupling Membranes for Tile Installation
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Installing an uncoupling membrane can avoid messy issues down the road with your tile or stone installation.
Castle Delivering Veterans Village in North St. Louis
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JANUARY 27, 2022
Castle contracting delivers a village for homeless veterans in North St. Louis. The Wisconsin Center expansion breaks ground in Milwaukee and I-69 opens to traffic near Indianapolis.
How Khansaheb Reduced Snagging Administration by 60% with Autodesk Build
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Founded in 1935, Khansaheb is one of the leading construction and facilities management companies in the United Arab Emirates. Over its 85-year journey, the company has played a key role in the development of the UAE and delivered a number of the country’s iconic projects. Today Khansaheb provides a comprehensive range of construction services for building and infrastructure projects from the initial business case and design to ongoing operations and aftercare.
Agriculture Dept. Awards $1B for Health Centers, Other Rural Facilities
ENR Construction
JANUARY 27, 2022
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture has announced it is providing about $1.1 billion in loans and grants to help construct and upgrade rural community facilities in nearly every state.
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4 Best Thick Socks for Work Boots
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JANUARY 27, 2022
If you don’t have the best work gear, your work performance will suffer, and this includes work apparel. For professionals involved in physically demanding labor, wearing the correct work boots is fundamental. But regardless of how good your work boots are, if you don’t have the right pair of socks, your performance can be influenced negatively. Why spend time looking for a great pair of work socks?
Jersey City, NJ Commits to $1B in Water Upgrades in New Federal Pact
ENR Construction
JANUARY 27, 2022
City will expand lead service line replacements and sewer improvements over the next decade in modifying its consent decree with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Sustainably Increasing the Homeownership Rate May Be More Difficult Than Ever Post-Pandemic
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JANUARY 27, 2022
Sustainably Increasing the Homeownership Rate May Be More Difficult Than Ever Post-Pandemic. ldeakins. Thu, 01/27/2022 - 10:24. The U.S. homeownership rate has stayed the same for half a century, but a housing-related fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic could change that. Though public policy in housing has long held an objective to increase the U.S. homeownership rate, the current share of homeowners rests around 65%, the same level reached half a century ago in the late 1960s, according to Harv
John Schaufelberger is ENR CA & NW's 2022 Legacy Award Winner
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JANUARY 27, 2022
John Schaufelberger, of the Department of Construction Management, at the University of Washington, receives ENR California & Northwest’s lifetime achievement award.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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Florida, Ohio Among the Nation's Most Overvalued Housing Markets
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JANUARY 27, 2022
Florida, Ohio Among the Nation's Most Overvalued Housing Markets. ldeakins. Thu, 01/27/2022 - 10:29. As more Americans migrate from major cities like New York and San Francisco, states like Florida, Ohio, and Idaho are seeing higher populations as well as much higher prices. Among the nation’s most overpriced housing markets, Florida and Ohio are taking the top spots with some homes listed at more than 40% above historic pricing, Florida Atlantic University reports.
Contractors Seek Out Latest Machines at World of Concrete
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JANUARY 27, 2022
After a few uncertain years and a truncated event in 2021, the World of Concrete trade show brought together tens of thousands of contractors and construction equipment gearheads in Las Vegas on Jan. 18 to 21.
The Housing Market Is Safe From Stock Volatility, Experts Say
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The Housing Market Is Safe From Stock Volatility, Experts Say. ldeakins. Thu, 01/27/2022 - 10:33. The financial and crypto markets have been rising since a drop on Monday, but the housing market isn’t headed for a crash—at least not anytime soon. Despite a financial frenzy brought on by high inflation, worker shortages, the rise of cryptocurrency markets, and the devastation of the Omicron variant, real estate experts aren’t concerned about a potential housing bubble in the near future.
Construction Economics for January 31, 2022
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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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What is the Difference Between Slim Fit and Athletic Fit Pants?
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JANUARY 27, 2022
Once you enter the world of pants, you get a variety of options to choose from. Gone are the times when the choices were just limited to slim fit or straight fit. Now you can choose from a thousand options and sometimes even the combination of any two types. However, a better understanding of diversification of styles is necessary if you really want to have the pants that fit you the way you want.
Louisiana, Corps of Engineers Agree to $6B Coastal Protection Project
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The Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico plan calls for 98 miles of levees and other protections.
5 Best Work Boot Dryer
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JANUARY 27, 2022
If your work takes you outside, you probably have had to deal with wet work boots at some point, even if your boots are waterproof! This can be a fastidious problem if you’re used to letting them dry out naturally, you know, it takes time. The idea of wet boots, that are uncomfortable, and smell is not appealing to anyone, especially professionals that need to wear their boots practically every day of the week. .
New Techs, New Training
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Warwick Mechanical uses cloud-based technology to coach new technicians as they troubleshoot problems on the jobsite.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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8 Best Way to Lace Work Boots
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JANUARY 27, 2022
When lacing up your favorite pair of work boots, the question of a right way or better way to lace them up may cross your mind. . When lacing boots, right or wrong doesn’t exist. Your lacing style comes down to your personal preferences. What style of lacing affords you a better, more comfortable fit? What lacing up method is more convenient or easier for you to manage?
Las Vegas-to-L.A. High-Speed Rail Construction Could Begin Next Year
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Owner Brightline West says it expects to announce contractors for the project sometime later this year.
5 Best Gel Insoles for Work Boots
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JANUARY 27, 2022
If you are one of the many professionals that spend numerous hours on their feet at work, good insoles can be a solution to minimize or prevent lower back pain as well as hip pain, knee pain, and joint pain, and foot pain. When it comes to pain, a good work boot insole is no longer an extra but becomes a necessity. Even if you have a great pair of work boots and the correct socks, a proper insole can make all the difference when it comes to your comfort.
Construction on Las Vegas to L.A. High-Speed Rail Line Could Begin Next Year
ENR Construction
JANUARY 27, 2022
Owner Brightline West says it expects to announce contractors for the project sometime later this year.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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Extruded polystyrene in protected membrane roof assemblies
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Photos courtesy Kingspan. By John Woestman. In roofing assemblies for low-slope concrete roof decks, protected membrane roofs set the bar for cost-savings, labor-efficiency, and roof life span among other advantages. These advantages may appear counterintuitive: Common sense suggests the roof’s waterproofing covering needs to be on top, protecting all the other components of the assembly from the elements of nature, including the insulation.
Louisiana, Corps Sign Agreement for $6B Coastal Protection Project
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