Wed.Dec 01, 2021

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How to Outsmart Cybersecurity Threats

Construction Business Owner

How to Outsmart Cybersecurity Threats. Alex Headley. Wed, 12/01/2021 - 07:30. Construction work is conceptualized by many as an active line of work, far removed from the standard 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. desk job. However, most people do not consider how much of information is stored digitally. As a result, people underestimate the wealth of information that might be desirable to hackers.

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11 Construction Jobs That Work (Much) Better with Construction Technology

Viewpoint Construction Technology

New software technology is helping many parts of the construction business go faster. See 11 hotspots where the rubber hits the road!

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Episode 11: How Collaboration with Employees Can Fix Safety Blind Spots

Safety Services Company

Safety is not something that can be solved by one person alone. It requires collaboration and buy-in from all levels of an organization. As the saying goes, it takes a village. Jason Damm is the Natural Resources Project Manager and Health and Safety Coordinator at Metric Environmental. He shares why it’s important for safety professionals to be humble and to factor in feedback from others when investigating and refining safety plans.

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State of the Construction Industry: November 2021 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Much-needed good news for the construction industry highlights the stories we were following in November.

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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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Transcom To Establish North American Presence In South Carolina

Business Facilities

Customer service specialist Transcom will begin expanding its operations to the North American market with new office space in Greenville County, SC. The post Transcom To Establish North American Presence In South Carolina appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Hootsuite To Create More Than 60 Jobs With New Atlanta Office

Business Facilities

Canadian software as a service (SaaS) company Hootsuite will launch its new space in Atlanta's Tech Square by early 2022. The post Hootsuite To Create More Than 60 Jobs With New Atlanta Office appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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US Energy Dept. Awards Latest Nuclear Complex Megacontract

ENR Construction

Fluor-led team gains performance-based management award at DOE Oak Ridge, Tenn. and Texas-based Pantex complexes valued at up to $2.8B annually for a possible 10 years.

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Case-Shiller National Index Reveals Monthly Deceleration

Pro Builder

Case-Shiller National Index Reveals Monthly Deceleration. ldeakins. Wed, 12/01/2021 - 10:08. Home price growth is finally slowing, but buyers are still seeing hefty price tags on a low supply of homes. The Case-Shiller House Price Index shows month-over-month price deceleration on a seasonally adjusted basis, suggesting that the market is slowing despite a continuation of record high prices.

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Kentucky Court Halts Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate in Three States

ENR Construction

U.S. judge in Lexington supports claim of federal overreach in suit brought by attorneys general in Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee.

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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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Water-Focused Investors Are Taking Over Arizona Farmland to Help Urban Home Builders

Pro Builder

Water-Focused Investors Are Taking Over Arizona Farmland to Help Urban Home Builders. ldeakins. Wed, 12/01/2021 - 10:12. Investors are pumping out water in Western states to support city builders, but locals are fighting back. As demand for water among city and suburban builders outpaces dwindling supply, some investors are buying thousands of acres of farmland in rural Southwestern regions to support residential construction projects hundreds of miles away. .

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Shimmick Gets Nod for Second Pilot Pile at Settling Millennium Tower

ENR Construction

First test pile operation did not increase building settlement at troubled foundation fix of San Francisco's Millennium Tower.

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Mortgage Rates Plummet After News of Omicron Variant

Pro Builder

Mortgage Rates Plummet After News of Omicron Variant. ldeakins. Wed, 12/01/2021 - 10:18. After a major decline in refinance activity with high mortgage rates, a new COVID-19 variant could cause a swift reversal. Mortgage rates rose substantially during the week of Thanksgiving, causing a 15% decline in applications to refinance a home loan, CNBC reports.

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Houston Bridge's Revised Design Adds $300M to Price

ENR Construction

The Houston Ship Channel Bridge project will resume after design concerns halted work.

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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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Realtor.com Releases Its 2022 Market Predictions

Pro Builder

Realtor.com Releases Its 2022 Market Predictions. ldeakins. Wed, 12/01/2021 - 10:04. Will 2022 be a year of final stability or a continuation of record highs? Housing experts across the country are reporting that the market is normalizing after an unprecedented year for home sales, but Realtor.com suggests that even as the market slows, prices will remain high, prolonging the year-long woes of would-be homebuyers bogged down by limited supply and a lack of affordability. .

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Governors Await Federal Funding Guidelines for Infrastructure

ENR Construction

FHWA launches "one-stop shop" for IIJA information.

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Will Support Higher Mortgages in 2022

Pro Builder

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Will Support Higher Mortgages in 2022. ldeakins. Wed, 12/01/2021 - 10:00. What an increase in conforming loan limits could mean for homebuyers. . In response to rising home prices across the US, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will support mortgages up to $1 million beginning January 1st, reports MarketWatch. Conforming loan limits for 2022 will increase to a baseline of $647,200, up nearly $100,000 from 2021, and they will benefit homebuyers in most of the country.

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Houston Bridge Revised Design Adds $300M to Price

ENR Construction

The Houston Ship Channel Bridge project will resume after design concerns halted work.

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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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US Doubles Tariffs on Canadian Softwood Lumber and Contractors Expect Higher Prices

ENR Construction

Pleas from Canada and U.S. contractors fail to dissuade the Biden administration.