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Difference Between AAC Blocks and Clay Bricks

The Constructor

Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) blocks are alternative masonry units for traditional clay bricks. AAC blocks differ in size, strength, and.

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Panasonic Adding Campus In Nevada

Business Facilities

Panasonic's new multi-function facility in Reno, NV will support the company's overall electric vehicle strategy. The post Panasonic Adding Campus In Nevada appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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More Market Stability Ahead in 2022 Despite Rising Prices

Pro Builder

More Market Stability Ahead in 2022 Despite Rising Prices. ldeakins. Thu, 12/30/2021 - 10:08. The past two years laid the groundwork for a prolonged seller’s market, but buyers could capitalize on decelerating prices in the new year. Though the 2022 housing market will largely be defined by low inventory and double-digit home value gains extending from the previous year, experts predict a slightly more subdued home buying process ahead.

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Construction's Adoption of Digital Tools is Gaining; But Hurdles Still Exist

ENR Construction

Despite progress being made in construction's digital transformation, roadblocks still persist.

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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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Fresh and Innovative Design Trends to Expect in 2022

Pro Builder

Fresh and Innovative Design Trends to Expect in 2022. ldeakins. Thu, 12/30/2021 - 10:16. 2022 is the year of adapting to a new normal—and doing so in style. After various stay-at-home orders and quarantine restrictions nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, homeowners are rethinking their design preferences to adapt to increased time at home. The latest interior design trends focus on indoor-outdoor living through natural light and unrefined, nature-inspired decor, according to Forbes. .

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Home-Price Growth Is Slowing, But Buyers Are Still Upping Their Budgets

Pro Builder

Home-Price Growth Is Slowing, But Buyers Are Still Upping Their Budgets. ldeakins. Thu, 12/30/2021 - 10:12. Record home prices may be losing steam, but buyers can still expect more gains in 2022. The Case-Shiller national index report showed a 19.7% annual gain in home prices for the month of September, the fourth-largest increase in the report’s 34-year history, according to Realtor.com.

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ABC Construction Backlog and Contractor Confidence Rebound in November

Construction Superintendent Magazine

ABC’s Construction Confidence Index readings for sales, profit margins and staffing levels increased in November. All three indices stand above the threshold of 50, indicating expectations of growth over the next six months. Associated Builders and Contractors reports that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.4 months in November, according to an ABC member survey conducted Nov. 19 to Dec. 3.

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October House Prices Surpass 2006 Housing Bubble

Pro Builder

October House Prices Surpass 2006 Housing Bubble. ldeakins. Thu, 12/30/2021 - 10:20. A look back on record prices in 2021 and the possibility for greater affordability in the year ahead. The Case-Shiller National Index and Composite 20 index both reached all-time highs at 48% above the housing bubble peak and 35% above the bubble peak, respectively.

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Skanska Found Negligent for Damages From Breakaway Barges

ENR Construction

The decision clears the way for hundreds of lawsuits to proceed.

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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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High-Income Millennials Aren’t Backing Out of the Rental Market

Pro Builder

High-Income Millennials Aren’t Backing Out of the Rental Market. ldeakins. Thu, 12/30/2021 - 10:24. In some metros, applicants are trying their luck with every single property on the market. Apartment supply is dwindling in many smaller metros across the U.S. without much new development and a surge in rental demand. As a result, metros like Denver are seeing an average of 14 prospective renters sending applications to every vacant apartment on the market, The Denver Post reports.

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