Tue.Apr 19, 2022

article thumbnail

Why is Polycarbonate Popular in Construction Industry?

The Constructor

Polycarbonate is an engineering thermoplastic with outstanding impact resistance, heat resistance, and transparency. It is light in weight and 250.

article thumbnail

What Consumers Want: A Look at First-Time Homebuyer Preferences

Pro Builder

What Consumers Want: A Look at First-Time Homebuyer Preferences. ibush. Tue, 04/19/2022 - 10:44. NAHB Policy Briefing | What homebuyers want in a new home; increases to the cost of residential construction inputs. National Association of Home Builders. The National Association of Home Builders ( NAHB ) regularly surveys homebuyers to better understand what consumers are looking for in their next home and community.

NAHB 98
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How Autodesk Build Became a Project Manager Favorite

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Back in late 2020, I was talking with Mark Patterson , the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of S. M. Wilson, a construction management firm out of St. Louis, Missouri. The Autodesk team was working on bringing S. M. Wilson into PlanGrid Unlimited but also started explaining this new construction management software that we hadn’t released yet–Autodesk Build.

article thumbnail

The U.S. Real Estate Market May Be Approaching Bubble Territory

Pro Builder

The U.S. Real Estate Market May Be Approaching Bubble Territory. ldeakins. Tue, 04/19/2022 - 10:17. Rising mortgage rates and relentless home price growth are creating a bubble-like scenario for the U.S. housing market. The current housing market’s uncanny resemblance to the 2007-08 pre-crash housing bubble has some experts concerned about a similar fate in 2022, but as affordability continues to decline, so too will home sales, Realtor.com reports.

Housing 98
article thumbnail

Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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.

article thumbnail

Scorpion Biological Services Picks Kansas For $650M Project

Business Facilities

Scorpion Biological Services' new 500,000-square-foot biomanufacturing facility will create 500 jobs in Manhattan, KS. .

Kansas 111

More Trending

article thumbnail

Toyota Investing $383M In EV Growth Across Four States

Business Facilities

Engine, casting investment across Alabama, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee will further Toyota’s vehicle electrification efforts.

Missouri 102
article thumbnail

California Eyes Solar Canals as Clean Energy Source

ENR Construction

Water and electric utility Turlock Irrigation District was awarded a $20-million state grant to test the water- and energy-saving concept on two locations in its canal systems.

article thumbnail

Input Prices for Nonresidential Construction Climb 21% between March 2021, March 2022

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Prices of materials and services used in new nonresidential construction jumped more than 21% from March 2021 to March 2022, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data. “Construction firms have been burdened with cost increases of 20% per year or more since early 2021,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist.

America 52
article thumbnail

California Eyes Solar Canals As Clean Energy Source

ENR Construction

Water and electric utility Turlock Irrigation District was awarded a $20-million state grant to test the water- and energy-saving concept on two locations in its canal systems.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Things You Should Know About Heavy Duty Steel Trestle

Civiconcepts

Industrial jobs can be risky without heavy-duty equipment in the workplace. A few mistakes like slipping off the edges may lead to severe injuries or even death. Among the devices … Things You Should Know About Heavy Duty Steel Trestle Read More ».

Injury 52
article thumbnail

KBR, Jacobs Settle Long-Running Power Plant Contract Dispute

ENR Construction

Firms reach financial agreement over fixed-price project subcontract at giant Australian LNG site that was terminated by CH2M, now a Jacobs unit, in 2017.

article thumbnail

Single Female Buyers Are Forging Through Record Price Increases

Pro Builder

Single Female Buyers Are Forging Through Record Price Increases. ldeakins. Tue, 04/19/2022 - 10:23. Financially independent female buyers seem undeterred by rising home prices in metros like Denver. Single women account for 20% of first-time homebuyers nationwide compared to just 11% of single men, and even sky high home prices in metros like Denver aren’t stopping them from making new home purchases.

Denver 52
article thumbnail

Sherpa: The Leading Faux Fur for Workers

Work Gearz

Faux furs are cruelty-free, meaning they don’t include any harmful treatment of animals. Unlike real furs, it is adaptable and can be dyed in a variety of hues, allowing designers to explore different styles. Sherpa fabric is a form of artificial fur that looks like sheep’s wool and has an exact texture like wool. Because it performs well in cold conditions, faux-sheepskin fabric is frequently used to line coats and jackets , as well as to create sweaters.

article thumbnail

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?

article thumbnail

The Half-Million Metro Club Is Growing—11 Housing Markets Now Surpass $500,000

Pro Builder

The Half-Million Metro Club Is Growing—11 Housing Markets Now Surpass $500,000. ldeakins. Tue, 04/19/2022 - 10:26. Buyers in metros like Salt Lake City are bogged down by median list prices now exceeding half a million. Home prices across the U.S. have grown 19.2% over the past 12 months with 11 metro areas now reporting median list prices of $500,000 or more, Fortune reports.

Metro 52
article thumbnail

Are Polyester Beanies Good?

Work Gearz

Covering up your ears and head during work can be a great relief during winter seasons as they block the entry of a cool breeze into your ears, saving you from chills, literal chills! These headwears do not just keep you warm and comfortable during the winter days at work but also become a fashion statement due to their visual appeal, based on the way you style them.

article thumbnail

Large to Small Metro Migration Accelerates

Pro Builder

Large to Small Metro Migration Accelerates. ldeakins. Tue, 04/19/2022 - 10:30. Americans are relocating to escape the financial burdens and bustling climate of city life. . In the past several years, domestic migrants have increasingly fled large metros to seek out stronger job markets and more affordable housing in smaller cities, and that trend is only accelerating, according to a recent report by New Geography.

Metro 52
article thumbnail

TxDOT Awards Southeast Connector to South-Point Constructors JV

ENR Construction

A $1.6-billion project to revitalize the convergence of three major highways in Southern Tarrant County has been awarded to a joint-venture partnership of Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. and Austin Bridge & Road.

Austin 53
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Construction Site Theft Is on the Rise Across the U.S.

Pro Builder

Construction Site Theft Is on the Rise Across the U.S. ldeakins. Tue, 04/19/2022 - 10:20. As prices for building materials continue to rise, so too does the incentive for thieves overtaking construction sites. The scarcity of in-demand building materials like copper, aluminum, and lumber has led to significant price gains, and thieves are taking note, says Deseret News.

Site 98
article thumbnail

New NEPA Rule Restores Added Infrastructure Project Scrutiny

ENR Construction

White House reinstates required environmental review of project "cumulative impacts" that were removed by the Trump administration.