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Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT): Features and Benefits

The Constructor

Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is an engineered wood product manufactured by stacking and gluing kiln-dried lumber in perpendicular layers. CLT is quite popular in Europe and stands out for its strength, appearance, versatility, and sustainability. CLT is nowadays seeing applications in the construction industry as it is a lightweight material, and builders find it to be an […].

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Target Value Delivery in lean construction

Lets Build

When you need to deliver on high-value projects, it makes sense to seek out more efficient, effective ways to go about it. The principles of lean construction are nothing new, and most construction professionals understand the risks of not using an organised, proven process when taking on a new project. However, many owners and contractors still struggle to implement lean concepts into their projects.

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The New Home Trends Institute Releases New Insights Report

Pro Builder

The New Home Trends Institute Releases New Insights Report. ecatalano. Fri, 07/22/2022 - 10:44. The New Home Trends Institute recently released its July 2022 Survey Insights Report, outlining changing homebuyer expectations, the reallocation of indoor and outdoor spaces, and how floorplan design continues to react to new consumer demands. The New Home Trends Institute, from John Burns Real Estate Consulting in partnership with Pro Builder , just released its July 2022 Survey Insights Report.

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Common Construction Contractor Bookkeeping Issues With Accounts Payable

Contractor Bookkeeping

Accounts Payable keeps track of the bills owed to a supplier or subcontractor. A proper Construction Contractor Bookkeeping System uses the Accounts Payable feature to track unpaid bills. The bank wants to get paid, and unlike the contractor who is embarrassed to call an old customer, the bank is very willing to call early and often for any outstanding payments due.

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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.

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SkyWater To Build $1.8B Semiconductor Plant At Purdue University

Business Facilities

In a public-private partnership with Indiana and Purdue University, SkyWater Technology will pursue CHIPS Act funding to build a $1.8B semiconductor plant in West Lafayette.

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Unsure Of The Housing Market's Future, Homebuyers Are Canceling Deals

Pro Builder

Unsure Of The Housing Market's Future, Homebuyers Are Canceling Deals. ecatalano. Fri, 07/22/2022 - 10:51. In the face of an uncertain future for the housing market, more and more potential homebuyers are backing out of deals. Now, builders must decide how to adjust given this current shift. In the face of an uncertain future for the housing market, more and more potential homebuyers are backing out of deals and the nation’s largest builder, D.R.

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Tips for Salvaging Building Materials

Natural Building

Reclaimed or salvaged building materials can be sourced from buildings that have been deconstructed, demolished, or remodeled and from the excess construction material of building sites. Incorporating these reclaimed construction materials into projects is better for the planet and more financially responsible. Plus, recycled building materials often come with a unique history or one-of-a-kind appearance that adds a special touch to your project.

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Homes Staying Longer on the Market

Pro Builder

Homes Staying Longer on the Market. ecatalano. Fri, 07/22/2022 - 10:14. As houses stay longer on the market, prices are falling and sellers must adapt to this latest change. If you’re in the market for a new house, you might be in luck. According to Redfin, with houses being on the market longer, homebuyers have a better chance of negotiating prices and snagging their dream home.

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Some Like It Hot

Contractor Magazine

Contractor solves hot water challenge for century-old San Francisco apartment building.

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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.

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Unsure Of The Housing Market's Future, Homebuyers Are Cancelling Deals

Pro Builder

Unsure Of The Housing Market's Future, Homebuyers Are Cancelling Deals. ecatalano. Fri, 07/22/2022 - 10:51. In the face of an uncertain future for the housing market, more and more potential homebuyers are backing out of deals. Now, builders must decide how to adjust given this current shift. In the face of an uncertain future for the housing market, more and more potential homebuyers are backing out of deals and the nation’s largest builder, D.R.

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Southeast Airports Get $133M Boost From FAA's $1B Focus on Terminals

ENR Construction

Nine Southeast will benefit from the first of five annual $1-billion commitments from FAA's IIJA-funded Airport Terminal Program.

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Ready To Move? These 11 States Will Pay You To Move There

Pro Builder

Ready To Move? These 11 States Will Pay You To Move There. ecatalano. Fri, 07/22/2022 - 10:57. With more people able to work from home, people are considering relocating to their dream location. Here's a list of states that will actually pay YOU to live there. The pandemic has impacted so many of our lives in so many ways. One of the most notable ways is that more and more people have been able to work from home and aren’t tied down to an in-person office like they used to be.

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How to Start a Roofing Business: 9 Tips to Grow & Thrive

Levelset

If you’re looking to start a roofing business, it’s the perfect time to flip the switch. Industry research notes that the US roofing industry consists of more than 80,000 businesses employing 250,000 people — and annual industry revenues exceed $50 billion. It’s an excellent time to consider starting a roofing company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for the roofing industry, which is expected to grow revenu

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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?

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What Is Data Federation and What Does It Mean for the Construction Industry? 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

As the saying goes, teamwork makes the dream work. This has never been truer than in construction where collaboration between multiple project teams throughout a project’s lifecycle is essential to moving projects forward through completion. Nonetheless, the “dream” is often not reality. In fact, 60% of general contractors see problems with coordination and communication between project team members as a key contributor to decreased labor productivity.