Mon.Oct 24, 2022

article thumbnail

These Are the Five Hottest Kitchen Trends of October 2022

Pro Builder

These Are the Five Hottest Kitchen Trends of October 2022. ldeakins. Mon, 10/24/2022 - 09:54. Bright, white, and open—these popular kitchen design trends pair sleek style with improved functionality. Whether expanding open living concepts or testing out new countertops, homeowners are introducing new kitchen design trends with functional and fashionable renovations.

article thumbnail

OSHA Probes Fatality at NJ Temple Project Cited for 2021 Labor Violations

ENR Construction

Concrete subcontractor foreman Antonio A. Marques died in an equipment accident at the 160-acre Hindu temple complex in Robbinsville, police confirm.

NJ 73
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Eases in September

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation released the September 2022 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry. The index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions, and expectations for the future, as reported by key executives from the $900-billion equipment finance sector. Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 48.7, a decrease from the August index of 50.

Finance 52
article thumbnail

Sanibel Causeway Repair: Contractors Flooded Site With Crews, Resources

ENR Construction

The approach for Superior Construction and The de Moya Group to restore access to Sanibel Island was "pounding the effort with resources," says the contractor. .

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Mortgage Rates Could Drop to 5.4% In 2023—Here’s What That May Mean for Home Prices

Pro Builder

Mortgage Rates Could Drop to 5.4% In 2023—Here’s What That May Mean for Home Prices. ldeakins. Mon, 10/24/2022 - 09:50. A market correction could cause home price growth to plateau in the months ahead, especially if more prospective buyers delay their home purchasing plans. High mortgage rates and recession fears are pushing would-be buyers out of the for-sale market, and that waning demand could cause home price growth to moderate throughout the rest of the year, MarketWatch reports.

More Trending

article thumbnail

Where Are First-Time Buyers Looking for Homes in 2022?

Pro Builder

Where Are First-Time Buyers Looking for Homes in 2022? ldeakins. Mon, 10/24/2022 - 09:58. Young buyers have spent the last two years glued to the sidelines of a housing market characterized by a widening affordability crisis, but these metros may offer a starting point. A June 2022 survey by Money and Morning Consult found that 48% of Generation Z and 44% of Millennials report that they are less likely to buy a home after a two-year barrage of mortgage rate hikes and unrelenting home price growt

NJ 40
article thumbnail

Out of the Field, Into the Office: Why Putting Trades in Coordination Mitigates Labor Shortage

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The labor shortage gripping the construction industry is well documented and shows no signs of letting up. According to the 2022 Workforce Survey conducted by Autodesk with the Associated General Contractors of America, 93% of construction firms report they have open positions that they’re trying to fill. . Nowhere is hit harder by this change than the trades, particularly field teams.

Office 40
article thumbnail

Home Sales Continue to Decline as Buyers Wait for Housing Costs to Come Down

Pro Builder

Home Sales Continue to Decline as Buyers Wait for Housing Costs to Come Down. ldeakins. Mon, 10/24/2022 - 10:02. For-sale homes are taking twice as long to sell as they did at the start of the year, and sellers are being forced to make concessions. Pending home sales and new listings are recording their biggest year-over-year drops since the start of the pandemic as a growing number of prospective buyers are discouraged by 20-year high mortgage rates, Redfin reports.

Housing 40
article thumbnail

Bamboo and Adobe Library in Thailand

Natural Building

Chiangmai Life Architects has built a new library at the Panyaden International School in Thailand. The library features a complex concentric design with walls that are made up of adobe bricks and bamboo used for the roof, which is topped by thatching. An acrylic cupola is situated at a height of almost 9 m (roughly 30 ft) and it combines with generous glazing to naturally illuminate the space. “The Secondary School Library at Panyaden International School was designed to create an inspiri

Maine 19
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Americans Can Still Find Affordable Starter Homes in These Four Metros

Pro Builder

Americans Can Still Find Affordable Starter Homes in These Four Metros. ldeakins. Mon, 10/24/2022 - 10:05. Affordable entry level homes are in short supply across the U.S., but these cities have the most to offer. Affordable starter homes are disappearing across the U.S. as housing costs soar to new highs and first-time buyers compete for a limited supply of entry-level properties, but four major cities still offer reasonable starting points for new buyers.

Metro 40