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Lean Construction’s Greatest Hits, Vol. 1

Pro Builder

Lean Construction’s Greatest Hits, Vol. 1. ibush. Tue, 05/11/2021 - 06:00. Lean building is never about dumbing down houses and making them hard to sell; it’s about adding value. Scott Sedam, Contributing Editor. One pleasant January day in Texas in 2007, we were working with a large division of one of America’s most respected private builders (let’s call it “Ace Homes”).

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How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) Aid Project Management?

The Constructor

The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in project management can revolutionize the process of decision-making in construction. The.

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A Powerhouse For Growth In South Carolina

Business Facilities

Santee Cooper, South Carolina’s largest power provider, is a major driver of regional economic development, helping to create a favorable business climate that fuels growth. - Read: A Powerhouse For Growth In South Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Regulatory Costs Account for 23.8% of New-Home Prices

Pro Builder

Regulatory Costs Account for 23.8% of New-Home Prices. cbroderick. Tue, 05/11/2021 - 09:07. Housing regulations during development and construction account for $93,870 or 23.8% of the total median sales price of a new home, according to a survey by the National Association of Home Builders. Such costs include applying for zoning approval, hard costs of compliance, such as fees and required studies, and fees paid by the builder after purchasing the lot.

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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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Port Laredo, Your Business Partner at the Border!

Business Facilities

On the U.S./Mexico border, commercial vehicle imports at the Laredo, Texas Port of Entry rival Detroit’s automotive trade industry. Bring your manufacturing investment to this southern hub on the U.S. automotive corridor! - Read: Port Laredo, Your Business Partner at the Border! at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Residential codes should be upgraded to protect from cooking pollutants

BD+C

Building codes should be updated to protect residents from the harmful health impacts of indoor cooking, according to a new report from the Environmental Law Institute (ELI).

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Google Canada Plans $600M Investment In Québec

Business Facilities

Google Canada intends to acquire more than 154 acres of land in Beauharnois, Québec, southwest of Montréal, where it will build a data center that will employ at least 20 people. - Read: Google Canada Plans $600M Investment In Québec at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Total Quality Logistics Stadium completes in Cincinnati

BD+C

Total Quality Logistics (TQL) Stadium, a 26,000-seat soccer venue, has completed construction on 12.4 acres in downtown Cincinnati. The stadium, which will be home to FC Cincinnati, connects the historic neighborhoods of Over-the-Rhine and West End.

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ASHRAE Publishes Updated Ventilation Standard for Health Care Facilities

ENR Construction

ASHRAE has released an updated edition of its ventilation standard for health care facilities that has been expanded to reflect the new normal in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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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Nearly Half of Americans Say It's Not a Good Time to Buy

Pro Builder

Nearly Half of Americans Say It's Not a Good Time to Buy. cbroderick. Tue, 05/11/2021 - 09:13. The share of American adults expecting home prices to increase over the next year reached its highest point in Gallup history, just 1% above 2005 survey results. Gallup found 71% of American adults predict the average price of a home to increase, a stark jump from April 2020 results when 40% expected prices to rise.

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First Commercial US Offshore Wind Farm Gets Long Awaited Green Light

ENR Construction

Vineyard Wind project, off Massachusetts, wins federal construction permit, and will be built under a PLA, as state announces it will bid out new ocean real estate for 1.

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Construction Sector Hiring Slows as Builders Face Material Shortages

Pro Builder

Construction Sector Hiring Slows as Builders Face Material Shortages. cbroderick. Tue, 05/11/2021 - 09:26. The construction sector gained more new workers than other industries, yet material shortages are causing bottlenecks for builders, limiting their ability to hire additional labor. In March, 19,000 residential specialty contractors were hired, according to MarketWatch.

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What Are the Components of Stairs | 19 Different Types of  Stairs Components

CivilJungle

What Are the Components of Stairs? Components of stairs are Riser, Tread, Nosing, Bullnose, String, Winders, Balustrade, Handrail, Newel, Volute, Baluster, Finial, Fillet, Flutes, Turnout, Gooseneck, Rosette, Easing, and Trim. Which Construction Component Are Not Included in Stairs During Construction? During the stairs construction are not consider as construction component Balustrade, Handrail, Newel, Volute, Baluster, Finial, Fillet, Flutes, Turnout, Gooseneck, Rosette, Easing, and Trim.

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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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Remote Work and Low Rates Create 'Ideal Environment' for Vacation Home Boom

Pro Builder

Remote Work and Low Rates Create 'Ideal Environment' for Vacation Home Boom. cbroderick. Tue, 05/11/2021 - 09:33. Rate locks during the past year for second homes have surpassed primary home rate locks by 100%, according to a new report by Redfin. When homebuyers work with a lender to lock in an interest rate, the buyer must list the new home as their primary residence, second home, or investment property.

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BMO Tower Tops Out in Midwest On the Scene

ENR Construction

Reports from key industry events across the Midwest including the topping out of BMO Tower and the release of Landmarks Illinois' annual list of most endangered historic and significant places.

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Where Are Single Homeowners Buying the Most?

Pro Builder

Where Are Single Homeowners Buying the Most? cbroderick. Tue, 05/11/2021 - 09:43. Some cities are seeing a growing number of single homeowners, and nearly three out of every 10 owner-occupied homes is a one-person household, says SmartAsset. That equates to 36.2 million homes owned by a single person. By comparing homeownership rates in 2015 to 2019 for the largest 100 cities in the country, SmartAsset identified the markets seeing the highest growth in single homeowners.

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Top Contractors: ENR New York's Preliminary List for 2021

ENR Construction

The window is closing fast for firms to submit their forms for ENR New York's annual Top Contractors survey!

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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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Jen Barkan

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Jen Barkan. Jen Barkan is an online sales coach at Do You Convert , a company exclusively focused on online sales and marketing for home builders and developers. Write her at jen@doyouconvert.com. mbeirne. Tue, 05/11/2021 - 10:47.

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Preview of ENR Texas & Louisiana's Annual Top Contractors Ranking

ENR Construction

Contractors doing business in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas will be featured in the Aug. 2 print issue of ENR Texas & Louisiana in the region's annual Top Contractors ranking.

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Caviness and Cates Communities

Pro Builder

Caviness and Cates Communities. nris. Tue, 05/11/2021 - 06:00. 0. 0. 0. Previous Rank (2013). 0. Fayetteville, NC. North Carolina. Chris Cates. Company WebSite. [link]. Company Held. Private. Company State. North Carolina. Rank 2020. 85. Closing 2020. 1236. Rank 2021. 77. Revenue 2020. $277,800,000. Stats 2021. field_stats_2021 0. field_stats_2021 1. field_stats_2021 2. field_stats_2021 3. field_stats_2021 4. field_stats_2021 5. field_stats_2021 6. field_stats_2021 7. field_stats_2021 8. field_s

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As Rescue Act Aid Starts to Move, Roads, Water, Sewers May Benefit

ENR Construction

Water, sewer, broadband and—industry officials say—road projects are eligible.

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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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Pressure builds on White House to rein in cost of lumber

BD+C

As the price of board lumber reaches an historic high, the National Association of Home Builders has increased pressure on the Biden Administration to rein in lumber costs.

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