Construction Marketing

MARCH 30, 2023

As an industry, engineering is always about adaptability. After all, no amount of high-grade construction can stand the test of time if it doesn’t survive its environment. Engineering in harsh environments poses a distinct set of challenges that call for innovative and robust design solutions. This article delves into the five most crucial ones, such as military shelter systems and remote research stations, to ensure structural integrity, functionality, and longevity. 1.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2023

Despite the hype of many vendors, Technology will NOT SOLVE Construction Productivity Woes. Corporate parentage and culture do appear to be correlated with performance; the level of technology does not. – Krafcik, 1998. Those doing the work do far more than complete repair, renovation, maintenance, of new construction tasks, they manage quality and develop creative solutions to ever-present variables.

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The Constructor

MARCH 30, 2023

Floor joists are essential components of any building structure and are just as important as the foundation and walls. They provide the necessary support for floors and roofs, ensuring a structure remains strong and stable. The type, spacing, and size of floor joists you choose will depend on the purpose of the building, the environment, […] The post Floor Joists: A Primer on Types, Spacing, Sizes and Benefits appeared first on The Constructor.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 30, 2023

From supply chain stability to increasing timber prices, we discuss some of the expected 2023 construction trends in the UK

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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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Construction Dive

MARCH 30, 2023

Samantha Barnett, 18, discovered she was right for the trades when she snuck into her school’s construction program. Construction Ready's event validated her passion and skill for woodworking.

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Jobsite with Procore

MARCH 30, 2023

The entire construction industry faces headwinds with the economy and labor shortage, but steel contractors are being hit especially hard. According to Procore and Dodge Construction Network's survey, 58% of steel contractors said half or more of their work is negatively affected by lack of skilled labor, which results in cost overruns, quality issues, and increasing rework.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 30, 2023

Years in the making, the Port Arthur project is expected to create 5,000 construction jobs.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 30, 2023

Here Are the Biggest Reasons Why Americans Are Selling Their Homes ldeakins Thu, 03/30/2023 - 10:59 These are the biggest motivating factors among all generations for selling a home in today's market The share of Baby Boomers selling their homes rose to 52% in 2022 from 42% in 2021. Those who successfully offloaded their homes in 2022 entered into the opposite end of the for-sale market as buyers, and as older Americans backed by equity wealth went toe-to-toe against first-time buyers, Boomers a

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Construction Dive

MARCH 30, 2023

The Army Corps of Engineers has extended the environmental review for the controversial oil pipeline project.

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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

MARCH 30, 2023

Legal action was brought by communities that claimed business and environmental damage when the US Army Corps of Engineers opened the Louisiana spillway for 123 days in 2019.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 30, 2023

Photos courtesy Echelon Masonry. By Dave Jackson In North Carolina’s Research Triangle area, which includes cities such as Raleigh, Durham, and Cary, local architects choose masonry as the preferred building material to achieve a modern, clean look for the pharmacological and, bio-research, and technological firms flocking to the region. Nicknamed “The Triangle,” the area’s rapid growth has spurred satellite businesses and the need for services.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 30, 2023

The lawsuit was brought by the communities that suffered ecological and environmental damages when the Corps opened the Bonnet Carre Spillway for 123 days in 2019.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 30, 2023

The Most Affordable Markets for Buyers With Incomes Under the National Median ldeakins Thu, 03/30/2023 - 10:29 These affordable metros provide the best homebuying opportunities for Americans with household incomes below the national median First-time buyers are at a major disadvantage in a housing market beset by high inflation, but for those who are able to relocate, a few regional markets still offer relative affordability.

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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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ENR Construction

MARCH 30, 2023

Firm will head an architectural engineering team to design a 1-million-square-foot-plus campus expansion

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Pro Builder

MARCH 30, 2023

Americans Expect Mortgage Rates to Top 8% by the End of the Year ldeakins Thu, 03/30/2023 - 10:44 Most U.S. households anticipate steady interest rate hikes throughout 2023, but that also translates to a slowdown in home price growth The New York Federal Reserve's annual SCE Housing Survey revealed that most Americans expect mortgage rates to soar from 6.4% to 8.4% in 2023, reaching their highest level in nearly a quarter of a century.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 30, 2023

Opponents of the resolution probably will be unable to override a promised Biden veto.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 30, 2023

Construction Employment Increased in 45 States in February ldeakins Thu, 03/30/2023 - 11:09 Construction jobs are on the rise nationwide, but understaffed construction firms continue struggling to keep up with project backlogs Construction employment rose in 45 states in February compared with one year ago, a recent analysis of federal employment data by the Associated General Contractors of America revealed.

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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

MARCH 30, 2023

HDR will lead an architectural engineering team in the design of a 1-million-square-foot-plus hospital campus expansion in Detroit.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 30, 2023

Republican "priority" legislation passed 225-204 but has provisions that will make it "dead on arrival" in the U.S. Senate, said Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.

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