Contractor optimism improves as ABC’s Construction Backlog inches up in December
BD+C
JANUARY 13, 2021
BD+C
JANUARY 13, 2021
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 13, 2021
Haugland Group preserved through the global pandemic and was awarded Viewpoint's Greatest Pivot on a Project award during Collaborate 2020.
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Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 13, 2021
A critical learning for any facilities management professional and real property owner is that RELATIONSHIPS drive Construction QUALITY improvement and COST REDUCTION. Volumes have been written about the excessive waste and low productivity of of the architecture, engineering, and construction sector. Unfortunately, most of the writing have not provided a solution.
BD+C
JANUARY 13, 2021
From July through October of 2020, national construction costs rose, on average, by 0.25%, based on 14 markets in North America tracked by the construction consulting firm Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB), which has just released its North America Construction Cost report for the fourth quarter of 2020.
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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.
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 13, 2021
Best value FM (facilities management) involves change management. While many organizations are demanding more, despite the availability of fewer resources, few facilities management professionals can meet the challenge. Achievement of basic goals, such as those listed below, is attainable only through changing the ‘status quo’ Reduce operating costs Improve overall satisfaction Extend asset life.
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Construction Equipment
JANUARY 13, 2021
NTEA has formed a Fleet Advisory Council, composed of fleet leaders who will provide perspective and guidance on association resources for the work truck community.
Business Facilities
JANUARY 13, 2021
The VIAA region is composed of five counties and one city in the Southwestern region of Virginia, with one of the leading trucking routes traversing the region. - Read: Location Spotlight: Virginia I81-I77 Crossroads at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 13, 2021
Volvo Construction Equipment has built a support system around machine data designed to help customers decipher and use that data to improve efficiency in their fleets.
Business Facilities
JANUARY 13, 2021
Businesses are choosing Michigan for our diverse and abundant workforce, business-friendly environment, low cost of living and global supply chain assets. - Read: Location Spotlight: Business in Michigan at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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.
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 13, 2021
Fluor Corp. announced today an updated organizational and reporting structure that better aligns its business with identified growth markets and company strategy, according to a press release.
Business Facilities
JANUARY 13, 2021
In collaboration with state and local economic developers, Southern Ohio Communication Services will provide high-speed Internet service to 1,300 residential and business customers. - Read: $3.8M Investment To Bring Last-Mile Internet Service To Southern Ohio at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 13, 2021
An industrial air conditioning unit fell roughly 40 feet from a helicopter onto a downtown construction worksite Saturday morning.
Pro Builder
JANUARY 13, 2021
8 Bathroom Design Trends Consumers Want in 2021. cbroderick. Wed, 01/13/2021 - 09:22. Trend insight from industry leaders shows consumers want more convenience and escapism in their bathrooms this year. Pinterest, the virtual mood and design board for many consumers, says its top bathroom pins revolve around relaxation. Pinning bathroom ritual posts have been big for users, reports Forbes.
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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?
CivilJungle
JANUARY 13, 2021
Introduction of Shotcrete Vs Gunite. Shotcreting and Guniting are one of the most important and widely used techniques in construction. The purpose of using the shotcrete and Guniting method is the same but the process of application is different. Guniting and shotcreting are both different techniques. Many people do not know the difference between Guniting and shotcreting.
Pro Builder
JANUARY 13, 2021
Mortgage Rates Creep Up, Send Homeowners Running to Refinance. cbroderick. Wed, 01/13/2021 - 09:07. Homeowners who have been hesitant to refinance their mortgages are now running as mortgage rates creeped up last week. Going from 2.86% to 2.88% last week, the average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages increased enough to motivate homeowners to refinance.
BD+C
JANUARY 13, 2021
The International Code Council’s (ICC’s) plan to alter how it develops the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) has raised the ire of those pushing for more stringent efficiency measures.
Pro Builder
JANUARY 13, 2021
Sellers, Buyers Increasingly Concerned About the Housing Market. cbroderick. Wed, 01/13/2021 - 09:14. Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index dropped to the lowest level since May due to consumers’ increasingly pessimistic view on the housing market. Realtor.com says the drop in consumer confidence can be attributed to the pandemic’s rising cases in recent weeks and the continued fear of unemployment.
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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.
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 13, 2021
It’s finally 2021, but what does the year hold for construction equipment asset managers?
Pro Builder
JANUARY 13, 2021
Early-Bird Deal for IBSx Registration Extended. cbroderick. Wed, 01/13/2021 - 09:19. Now is the time to register for the virtual IBSx experience taking place Feb. 9 through 12. Attendees can save $50 on an all access pass until Monday, Jan. 18, says the National Association of Home Builders. Attendees will have access to more than 100 educational sessions and virtual exhibitors for both IBSx and KBIS.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 13, 2021
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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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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