Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 5, 2022

Read our most popular and shared construction industry technology and trends blogs from the the past 12 months.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 5, 2022

Grout is a mixture used for filling the spaces between the tiles. In addition, it provides structural integrity and finish to the tile work. Tile.

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Lets Build

JANUARY 5, 2022

Force majeure in construction. Force majeure is a French term that means ‘superior force’, denoting an ‘act of God’. Simply, it refers to extraordinary, unusual, unforeseen events that surpass the practical control of an individual or a group to a contract that prevents a party from fulfilling an obligation or obligations under that contract. Typically, this event is something that a party in a contract could not fairly avoid or reasonably attribute to another party.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 5, 2022

Louisiana’s many advantages­ — including incentives, facilities and skilled crews — attract major productions. The post Louisiana Is Built For Film And TV Production appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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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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Pro Builder

JANUARY 5, 2022

Inside the Mind of the High-Performance Homebuyer. ldeakins. Wed, 01/05/2022 - 14:29. New data sheds light on what homebuyers really care about when it comes to sustainability, helping builders improve their products. Suzanne Shelton. In the summer of 2020, in collaboration with the Energy & Environmental Building Alliance ( EEBA ), my firm, Shelton Group , launched WNDO, a survey platform specifically designed to gain actionable insights from high-performance homebuyers at five points along the

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 5, 2022

Are Your Trade Relationships Strategic or Transactional? ldeakins. Wed, 01/05/2022 - 13:17. Reward those trade partners that work with you to solve problems and treat the rest simply as transactional suppliers. Tony Callahan. It’s unlikely the industry will ever be the same after we get through the current labor and material shortages. I know many builders are complaining about how one or more trades let them down during these trying times, trades they considered loyal but that perhaps took on t

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 5, 2022

The worldwide sector is set to rise 2.3% a year in real terms, reaching $16.6 trillion by 2030, with four of the 10 fastest growing markets in Asia, says a London-based economic forecaster.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 5, 2022

Millennials and Gen Z Put Off Homeownership Plans as Affordability Worsens. ldeakins. Wed, 01/05/2022 - 09:52. New generations of homeowners are increasingly hesitant to enter a post-pandemic housing market, and it’s not hard to understand why. Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, 40% of Millennials and Gen Z are postponing their homebuying plans as a result of decreased affordability across the nation.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 5, 2022

Solar energy added 9,604 MW through Oct. 31, 2021, up 28% from the same period a year earlier, says the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Recent regulation changes in Massachusetts and California are aimed to push development, but with some opposition.

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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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Civiconcepts

JANUARY 5, 2022

Introduction There are three major parties engaged in each construction project: the owner, the contractor, as well as the management team. A building contractor is always responsible for planning and … 17 Types Of Contractors | What Is Contractor | 17 Different Types of Contractors | List of Contractors Read More ».

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 5, 2022

Sound Transit, Washington State DOT, King County and City of Seattle urge strikers and contractors to return now to mediated negotiations.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 5, 2022

As an employee of a small or large construction firm, you might encounter roadblocks when it comes to convincing your boss or upper management on why you should attend construction events. You’ll get better at this over time, but here are a few tips that help you build a solid case for you attending the event(s) of your choosing—whether that’s virtual or in-person. 1.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 5, 2022

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.

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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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Civiconcepts

JANUARY 5, 2022

If you’re going to sell a property, whether it’s your home or some other type of real estate, there are many different steps that need to be taken. If you … The Basics Of Property Valuation Service: FAQs Answered Read More ».

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 5, 2022

2022 Housing Giants Survey Form. lchirayil. Wed, 01/05/2022 - 12:33. For more than four decades, Pro Builder has ranked the industry's largest home builders by home building revenue and closings. The Housing Giants entry form below requires your company information for the calendar year 2021, or your latest fiscal year. Note: You must complete all parts of the survey and click the submit button at the end to be considered for the list.

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Civiconcepts

JANUARY 5, 2022

Many people want to know how much their property is worth and will often ask a Sydney property valuer for the value. A property valuation is a process whereby a … 8 Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Asking for A Property Valuation Service Read More ».

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 5, 2022

How to Prevent Moisture Problems in Brick Veneer Walls. ldeakins. Wed, 01/05/2022 - 12:55. Clogged drainage cavities and blocked weeps can be catastrophic, and they appear to be more common than ever. Clem Newcamp. I see potential drainage problems with brick veneer cladding in the homes I inspect for our builder clients. In some cases, the drainage cavity behind the brick is clogged with mortar, while others show sealed weep holes at the base of the wall.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 5, 2022

Often it so happens that a certain pair of shoes do attract our attention while scrolling the internet or that the shoe we are longing to buy for a long time isn’t available in our nearby market place! The end result of both the above-mentioned situations is that we end up buying those eye-catching pair of shoes online and that’s where the problem begins….

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 5, 2022

How Omicron Could Affect Home Buying in 2022. ldeakins. Wed, 01/05/2022 - 10:18. Even a new infectious variant can’t slow demand in a record-breaking housing market. Despite the lingering threat of Omicron and the potential for more variants of COVID-19 in the future, buyers and sellers refuse to be deterred after a year of daunting price accelerations and supply shortages, reports Realtor.com.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 5, 2022

For many professionals involved in construction, industry, or agricultural work, good work boots are a necessity if not required by employers. But professional or even part-time painters are equally in need of good footwear when on the job. Good work boots will not only protect from the occasional paint drippings, but are more important for navigating slippery surfaces, climbing ladders, and whatever is necessary to get to all those nooks and crannies when painting.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 5, 2022

Investor Purchases of Single-Family Homes Threaten an Overcrowded Market. ldeakins. Wed, 01/05/2022 - 10:27. Buy-to-rent investment purchases could pose a substantial risk to the housing market, particularly with dwindling supply. Investor buying of condos and single-family homes peaked nearly a decade ago when prices were well below pre-pandemic rates and strong rental demand supported buy-to-rent market activity.

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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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CivilJungle

JANUARY 5, 2022

Information of Granite Flooring. One of the common questions which will arise when we constructing our new house that what type of flooring we should choose for our house. Nowadays, Granite flooring becomes very popular and used almost everywhere in the interior of the house. Granite provides an aesthetical look and also it is durable. In this article, you will get to know all about granite flooring , its advantages, disadvantages, the installation process of granite flooring.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 5, 2022

Construction Job Openings See Strong Year-Over-Year Gains. ldeakins. Wed, 01/05/2022 - 10:34. The construction sector is actively hiring and recruiting, but the Great Resignation could keep the labor market tight. After a record number of 445,000 open construction jobs in October 2021, unfilled positions dropped to 345,000 in November, a 5.6% hiring growth rate for a sector in need of additional labor to combat low nationwide housing inventory.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 5, 2022

Significant security improvements have been made to the U.S. Capitol since the Jan. 6, 2021, deadly storming of the landmark building.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2022

Demand will most likely flatten, labor remains tight, and the virus is still the wildcard.

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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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ENR Construction

JANUARY 5, 2022

Significant security improvements have been made to the U.S. Capitol since the Jan. 6, 2021, deadly riot at the landmark building.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2022

CONTRACTOR is proud to announce its 2022 Contractor of the Year.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 5, 2022

To meet climate goals in construction, we need a plan for fiber optimization.

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