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Researcher secures $174K grant to study ‘psychological safety’ in construction

Construction Dive

Hongtao Dang of Washington State University will develop a training program to engender jobsite cultures where workers feel comfortable speaking out.

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The Role of Economic Development Agencies for Business Prosperity

Wolgast Corporation

In the modern world, Economic Development Agencies (EDAs) are playing a critical role in helping cities, states, and even countries reach their economic potential. Economic growth is what makes communities thrive by expanding a tax base and offering a quality of life for residents through employment, commerce, infrastructure, and entertainment. Business owners can benefit from EDA services and incentives to expand or start their business.

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AGC California, Teichert hold mental health stand down

Construction Dive

May is Mental Health Awarness Month. Construction has the second highest rate of suicide among all U.S. industries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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The Size of the Average Single-Family Home Is Shrinking

Pro Builder

The Size of the Average Single-Family Home Is Shrinking ldeakins Mon, 05/22/2023 - 12:00 As borrowing costs and home prices continue to reach new highs, new single-family homes are getting smaller The COVID-19 pandemic created a need for more residential space, as homeowners transformed their living areas into home offices, gyms, and other multifunctional flex rooms.

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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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Wendy Cohen named CEO of Kitchell

Construction Dive

The 73-year-old firm builds, manages and develops projects in Texas, California and Arizona.

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How PCL Construction is building a sustainable water future across the United States

Construction Dive

PCL Construction leads the way in tackling water scarcity and contamination.

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SBA 504: Funding Business Growth with Less Capital

Wolgast Corporation

This blog is intended for small business owners who are looking to grow their business. Have you had a net worth under $15M and an average net income less than $5M for the past 2 years? Do you own your building or want to own your building? Are you still with me? If so, there’s a less risky way to fund your business growth, and the best part is that it’s meant to keep capital in your business so that you can support economic growth in your community.

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Ex-NY Building Trades Council Head Sentenced in Bribe Scheme

ENR Construction

James Cahill will serve 51 months in a New York medium-security federal prison for accepting more than $140,000 in cash plus other benefits to help a non-union contractor win jobs.

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Recession likely to start in Q3 as Fed sustains inflation fight: Fannie Mae

Construction Dive

The Fed may keep borrowing costs high and trigger a downturn if robust wage gains persist in coming months, Fannie Mae said.

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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.

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New in Autodesk Construction Cloud: 40+ Product Releases You Should Know in May

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The construction industry is always evolving. Keeping up with the changing landscape requires teams to constantly innovate and adapt. At Autodesk, we want to empower our customers with the right tools they need to embrace and excel in a changing environment. It’s the reason we are always adding more enhancements and new features across our products.

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The Desert Comfort Idea Home: a True Desert Oasis

Pro Builder

The Desert Comfort Idea Home: a True Desert Oasis ibush Mon, 05/22/2023 - 17:19 A challenging environment, ambitious building-performance goals, and modern aesthetics come together in a stunning, net zero custom home in Arizona's Sonoran Desert Andrew Hunt People who know the desert will tell you that an oasis is a trick of the eye, an illusion of a safe haven that, in fact, was never there.

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2023 High Growth Study shares tips for finding success in uncertain times

BD+C

2023 High Growth Study shares tips for finding success in uncertain times 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/22/2023 - 12:10 Industry Research Lee Frederiksen, Managing Partner, Hinge, reveals key takeaways from the firm's recent High Growth study. Lee Frederiksen, Ph.D. Building Team Industry Research Market Data There’s no escaping it. We are in an age of uncertainty.

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In a Housing Market Ruled by Fluctuating Interest Rates, Timing Is Everything

Pro Builder

In a Housing Market Ruled by Fluctuating Interest Rates, Timing Is Everything ldeakins Mon, 05/22/2023 - 11:29 According to priced-out homebuyers, the most crucial factor in buying an affordably priced home in today's high-cost market isn't the home's size or location—it's timing Wild fluctuations in home prices and interest rates over the last several years have forced a growing share of prospective homebuyers to sit back and wait for market conditions to improve.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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GFRC Panels Help Support Natural, Efficient Design

ENR Construction

The eye-catching architecture of the Parker Water & Sanitation building is punctuated by glass fiber reinforced concrete panels.

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The Top 5 Hottest US Metros Are All Located in the South

Pro Builder

The Top 5 Hottest US Metros Are All Located in the South ldeakins Mon, 05/22/2023 - 11:36 Summer weather isn't the only thing heating up in the Sun Belt. According to a recent Bankrate report, the South is also home to the hottest real estate markets The housing market is cooling amid a sharp rise in interest rates, but some Sun Belt metros are still seeing red-hot home sales and strong demand from local buyers.

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Cushing Terrell Selected as 2023 Intermountain Design Firm of the Year

ENR Construction

The eye-catching architecture of the Parker Water & Sanitation building is punctuated by glass fiber reinforced concrete panels.

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Mortgage Rates Remain High, but Rate Stability Is Encouraging Buyers

Pro Builder

Mortgage Rates Remain High, but Rate Stability Is Encouraging Buyers ldeakins Mon, 05/22/2023 - 11:44 The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage has been hovering under 6.5% APR for the last few weeks, and homebuyers are using that stability as an opportunity to buy Mortgage rates have remained within a 10-basis-point range over the last several weeks, averaging 6.39% last week, according to the National Association of Realtors.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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Fort Worth Fire Dept. Rules Under-Construction Apartment Complex Fire Arson

ENR Construction

Arson caused a two-alarm fire that destroyed the wooden-framed 56-unit, $5.5-million apartment complex in the early stages of construction, the Fort Worth Fire Dept. ruled.

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How to Transform a Non-View Lot Into an Eye-Catching Home Site

Pro Builder

How to Transform a Non-View Lot Into an Eye-Catching Home Site ldeakins Mon, 05/22/2023 - 11:50 Not everyone can afford to pay a premium for sought-after view lots, but following these design tips can turn any basic yard into a charming outdoor living space View lots get the highest premiums not just because of their existing landscape and location, but also due to site-specific design elements that enhance those surroundings, says Housing Design Matters.

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UK Parliament Restoration Is 'Painfully Slow,' Report Finds

ENR Construction

Cost projections have run between $8 billion and $16 billion for the project to renovate the 1,100-room Victorian-era complex by the River Thames in London.

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UK Parliament Restoration Remains 'Painfully Slow,' Report Finds

ENR Construction

Cost projections have run between $8 billion and $16 billion for the project to renovate the 1,100-room Victorian-era complex by the River Thames in London.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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SWCA Chosen 2023 Colorado Design Firm of the Year

ENR Construction

As renewable energy projects dot the region, SWCA Environmental Consultants sustainably integrates infrastructure into pristine environments.

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Kim Hawkins, Chairman of Hawkins Construction, Dies at 68

ENR Construction

Kenneth "Kim" Hawkins was the third family member to run Hawkins Construction Co. which was 273 on ENR's Top 400 Contractor list in 2022.

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ENR Mountain States 2023 Top Design Firms: Firms Grow Stronger, But Brace for Future

ENR Construction

This year’s rankings show a jump in revenue, with the region’s top firms reporting just under $1.39 billion for 2022.

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Cushing Terrell Selected as 2023 Intermountain Design Firm of the Year

ENR Construction

Cushing Terrell reaffirms a commitment to sustainable, holistic design alongside a focus on its human resources.

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Learn How to Boost Productivity for Every Project

For construction contractors, productivity is everything. Download this guide to discover how digital production tracking improves project visibility, data collection, and production insights—all in real time.