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The Top 6 Things That Keep Project Managers Up at Night

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Project managers face many challenges, from cost overruns to safety concerns—but connected construction tools can help.

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Concrete Discoloration: Causes and Mitigation Strategies

The Constructor

Discoloration of concrete is a source of displeasure for both the contractor as well as the owner. It may appear as gross variations in color across large concrete surfaces, light or dark spots, or early light efflorescence. Many factors contribute to this issue, which is why it can be problematic and difficult to prevent. Factors […]. The post Concrete Discoloration: Causes and Mitigation Strategies appeared first on The Constructor.

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2022 Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

4BT, founded in 2016, is a certified veteran-owned small business (VOSB), and was founded by JOC program management, technology, and cost data experts with decades of experience with industry sector leading organization including the RS Means Company, LLC, 4Clicks Solutions, LLC, and VFA, Inc. 4BT provides a complete range of JOC tools and services, including but not limited to, enterprise JOC knowledge management technology, locally researched facilities repair, maintenance, and construction co

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Mortgage Rates Will Fall to 4.5% In 2023—Here’s What That Means for Homebuyers

Pro Builder

Mortgage Rates Will Fall to 4.5% In 2023—Here’s What That Means for Homebuyers. ldeakins. Tue, 08/30/2022 - 10:18. Mortgage rates could fall to 4.5% in 2023, according to Fannie Mae's most recent housing forecast, but that doesn't mean buyers will benefit from holding off on home purchases. The rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage will drop to an average 4.5% in 2023, according to a new housing forecast published by Fannie Mae, but that doesn’t mean prospective homebuyers should delay purchases for

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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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Facilities Maintenance and Repair Goals

Job Order Contracting

Facilities Maintenance and Repair Goals include… Optimizing asset value. Life-cycle management in concert with organizational mission. Maximization of maintenance and repair cost visibility and cost management. Mitigation of unplanned events. Enhancement of facility user experiences and satisfaction. Integration of internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery team.

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The first step to sustainable transportation

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The Australian Government’s commitment to being net-zero by 2050 has ensured that the focus of every industry sector across the country is firmly on reducing emissions. However, as much of the nation’s industry is heavily reliant on fossil fuels, moving to greener, more sustainable alternatives is likely to be a challenge. For some sectors, the transition is well underway.

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ENR Mountain States Honors Six Safety, Sustainability Winners

ENR Construction

The Mountain States sustainability and safety winners will be honored along with other Best Projects winners in ceremonies in Salt Lake City and Denver in the first week of December.

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Are Million-Dollar Homes Shrinking?

Pro Builder

Are Million-Dollar Homes Shrinking? ldeakins. Tue, 08/30/2022 - 10:25. As home prices soar to new highs across the U.S., buyers are competing for more expensive homes with smaller footprints. After years of record home price appreciation, the average $1 million home today has a much smaller footprint, fewer bathrooms, and is older than the million-dollar homes of 2019, Zillow reports.

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ENR Northwest Announces 2022 Best Projects Winners

ENR Construction

An independent panel of judges has selected 13 Best Projects and six Awards of Merit across 13 categories as part of ENR Northwest's Annual Best Project's competition.

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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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As Fears of a Recession Mount, Prices Are Already Falling in These Popular Metros

Pro Builder

As Fears of a Recession Mount, Prices Are Already Falling in These Popular Metros. ldeakins. Tue, 08/30/2022 - 10:32. Popular cities like Boise saw record growth throughout a mid-pandemic homebuying boom, but as sales slow in a cooling market, sellers are beginning to slash their asking prices. As mortgage rates spike and whispers of a housing recession cause buyers to delay their home purchases, sellers are beginning to slash their asking prices to rein in what little competition remains.

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ENR Southeast Specialty Firm of the Year: KHS&S Leads the Way to Project Success

ENR Construction

The Tampa-based specialty contractor endured significant market turbulence aas a result of the pandemic, but is seeing the potential for plenty of work ahead into 2023 and beyond.

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Construction Job Openings Up by 22,000 in July, Says ABC

Contractor Magazine

Construction workers quit their jobs at a faster rate than they were laid off or discharged for the 17th consecutive month in July.

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Coordination Critical in ATL Tunnel Extension

ENR Construction

A 700-ft extension to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's Plane Train tunnel will move passengers faster through the busiest airport in the world as contractors navigate existing infrastructure and coordination among stakeholders.

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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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Stucco and Vinyl Were the Most Commonly Used Siding Materials in 2021

Pro Builder

Stucco and Vinyl Were the Most Commonly Used Siding Materials in 2021. ldeakins. Tue, 08/30/2022 - 10:38. Stucco was the most commonly used siding material on new single-family homes in 2021, according to the Census Bureau’s annual Survey of Construction (SOC). Roughly 28% of new single-family homes started in 2021 used stucco as the most common principal siding material, according to annual data from the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction (SOC).

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No Roman Holiday to Retool Entry at Las Vegas Resort

ENR Construction

An extensive renovation to Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip transforms the main entrance, all done while the resort remains open to tourists.

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Southeast Specialty Firms 'Continue the Ride' in Growing Market

ENR Construction

Even as specialty contractors in the Southeast weather supply chain issues and price spikes, they see continued growth in the years ahead.

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Southwest City Scoop: Reno/Sparks

ENR Construction

Dodge offers data on projected 2022 construction starts in the Reno/Sparks area.

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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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Southwest Snapshot: August 2022

ENR Construction

Photographs chosen by our editors from submissions to ENR.com/southwest/photos.

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Southwest People: August 2022

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico.

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Southwest On the Scene: August 2022

ENR Construction

Reports from key industry events across the Southwest region.

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Building Alabama's Biotech Research Hub

ENR Construction

The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville, Ala. is creating a biotech hub and leaning on established relationships to build facilities suited to exactly what researchers need, from customizable greenhouse spaces to handling excess heat from genomic sequencers.

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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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Southwest Industry News for August 2022

ENR Construction

Updates on projects and companies in the Southwest region.

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Court Grants Stay on Federal Contractor COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for ABC Members

ENR Construction

All ABC members and their subcontractors will remain exempt from President Biden's vaccine mandate for federal contractors, while the mandate can go into effect for non-construction federal contracts in all but seven states, an appeals court ruled.

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