Mon.Dec 19, 2022

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Traditional Facilities Maintenance Approaches Are FAILING

Job Order Contracting

Traditional Facilities Maintenance Approaches Are FAILING for several reasons… Most maintenance programs employed by facilities professionals are reactive. Predicting the cost to repair or replace equipment is beyond the capability of real property owners. Preventive maintenance programs lack both technical and cost visibility. 99.99% of CMMS implementations fail to manage costs.

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Expert Tips For Curing Concrete In Hot Temperatures

The Constructor

Curing concrete in hot temperatures can be tricky. If the weather is too hot, the concrete may not cure properly, resulting in a weaker structure. However, with the right preparation and techniques, you can successfully cure concrete in hot weather and protect your project from damage. Preventing Hot Weather Concreting Issues Due to unpredictable weather […].

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Pros And Cons Of Using Concrete In Commercial Stairs

Construction Marketing

Commercial stairs could carry high volumes of foot traffic daily so they need to be strong enough to withstand trampling. Although concrete seems stark and cold, it may be the perfect material for constructing stairs in commercial buildings. But before making a decision, builders must weigh the pros and cons of using commercial concrete stairs. Some of these are listed below to help you make the best decision for your property: Pros.

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Facilities Management & Uncertainty

Job Order Contracting

Uncertainty – The inability to foretell consequences or outcomes because of a lack knowledge or basis on. which to make any predictions. Uncertainty fuels risk, excessive costs, and project failure. Many real property owners are reluctant or incapable of qualifying and quantifying uncertainty, resulting in financial and environmental waste. Learn more about robust processes for managing uncertainty. .

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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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Here’s What Real Estate Experts Say the 2023 Housing Market Will Look Like

Pro Builder

Here’s What Real Estate Experts Say the 2023 Housing Market Will Look Like. ldeakins. Mon, 12/19/2022 - 10:51. Though a market correction will offer some relief to priced out buyers, ongoing affordability challenges will further slow home sales in 2023, experts say. Throughout the past two years, the housing market has been largely defined by unprecedented price volatility and ebbing supply and demand.

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Is Rooftop Solar for Everyone? Here’s How Homeowners Can Calculate Cost Savings

Pro Builder

Is Rooftop Solar for Everyone? Here’s How Homeowners Can Calculate Cost Savings. ldeakins. Mon, 12/19/2022 - 10:57. Rooftop solar offers a number of advantages, even beyond its environmental impact. But not all solar installations benefit homeowners equally. Installing solar panels can help homeowners reduce their carbon footprints and tap into stored energy during blackouts, and with the newly passed Inflation Reduction Act, it can also amount to major cost savings, CNBC reports.

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Contractor Michels Unit Fined $2.1M For Canada Drilling Fluid Spills

ENR Construction

Court orders Michels Canada Co. fine for guilty pleas to two federal charges of environmental law violations in contaminating British Columbia waterways during horizontal directional drilling in 2017.

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FHA and GSE Loan Limits Will Increase in 2023

Pro Builder

FHA and GSE Loan Limits Will Increase in 2023. ldeakins. Mon, 12/19/2022 - 10:33. Rising FHA and GSE loan limits offer a glimmer of hope for the new-home sales market ahead of 2023. FHA and GSE (Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac) loan limits are set to increase again in 2023, a silver lining for builders contending with slow new home demand in the wake of 6% mortgage rates and high inflation.

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Long Beach, Tulsa Port Officials Outline Launch of IIJA-Funded Plans

ENR Construction

The two ports are using $703 million in grants awarded this fall under the federal funding law for projects, from hardening facilities against extreme weather events to reducing emissions.

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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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FHA and GSE Loan Limits Are Increasing in 2023

Pro Builder

FHA and GSE Loan Limits Are Increasing in 2023. ldeakins. Mon, 12/19/2022 - 10:33. Rising FHA and GSE loan limits offer a glimmer of hope for the new-home sales market ahead of 2023. FHA and GSE (Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac) loan limits are set to increase again in 2023, a silver lining for builders contending with slow new home demand in the wake of 6% mortgage rates and high inflation.

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House Leveling: 10 Common Misconceptions and Truths Explained

Civiconcepts

When it comes to house leveling, there are a lot of myths about the process and what’s involved. Some think house leveling is messy, expensive, or damages your home. But … House Leveling: 10 Common Misconceptions and Truths Explained Read More ».

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Home Price Growth Slows to Single-Digit Pace for the First Time in Nearly a Year

Pro Builder

Home Price Growth Slows to Single-Digit Pace for the First Time in Nearly a Year. ldeakins. Mon, 12/19/2022 - 10:39. Home prices rose at a pace of just 9.5% for the week ending Dec. 10, but home shoppers are still notably absent from the for-sale market. For the first time in 49 weeks, home price growth posted a single-digit gain of 9.5% for the week ending Dec. 10, down from 10.3% the week prior, Realtor.com reports.

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Newark, Del.-Based Electrical Firm Credits Success to Dedicated and Adaptable Employees

ENR Construction

The revenue of ENR MidAtlantic’s Specialty Contractor of the Year, Nickle Electrical Cos., has returned close to its pre-pandemic levels.

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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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Home Values Fell Slightly in November, but Would-Be Buyers Kept Their Distance

Pro Builder

Home Values Fell Slightly in November, but Would-Be Buyers Kept Their Distance. ldeakins. Mon, 12/19/2022 - 10:45. Some previously red-hot markets saw significant price drops in November, while others continued to post record annual home appreciation . Home values fell 0.2% from October to November as elevated interest rates continued to put a dent in homebuyer demand, forcing sellers to offload homes at lower prices after weeks without offers.

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Feds Announced $686M in Grants for Train Station Accessibility Retrofits

ENR Construction

The Federal Transit Administration says there are still more than 900 U.S. public transit stations that are not fully accessible.

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Our Heritage: Advanced Engineering

Contractor Magazine

The world leader in hot water technology since 1924, Stiebel Eltron’s tradition of engineering and manufacturing excellence produces energy efficient products fulfilling the highest expectations of performance & reliability.

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ENR 2022 MidAtlantic Top Specialty Contractors: Growth Remains Elusive for Region’s Specialty Firms

ENR Construction

The 18 firms on this year’s ENR MidAtlantic Top Specialty Contractor list saw a drop in total revenue compared with the prior year’s level.

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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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PanoLock® is the only multi-point lock that works with most standard hardware.

Pro Builder

PanoLock® is the only multi-point lock that works with most standard hardware. kcichowicz. Mon, 12/19/2022 - 09:04. Powered by Endura. An innovative adapter system lets PanoLock work with many handle-set and most lock brands. Schlage, Emtek, Kwikset, Gatehouse, Baldwin, Brinks, Defiant and more. Doors. sponsored.

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Texas & Louisiana: Specialty Contractors Stay Optimistic About ’23

ENR Construction

Labor and materials challenges abound, but the region’s specialty contractors still see plenty of opportunities ahead.

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Texas & Louisiana: Specialty Contractors Stay Optimistic About 2023

ENR Construction

Labor and materials challenges abound, but the region’s specialty contractors still see plenty of opportunities ahead.

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Contractor Michels Unit Fined $2.1M In B.C. Drilling Fluid Spills

ENR Construction

Court orders Michels Canada Co. fine for guilty pleas to two federal charges of environmental law violations in contaminating British Columbia waterways during horizontal directional drilling in 2017.

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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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ENR Texas & Louisiana 2022 Top Specialty Contractors: Despite headwinds, Specialty Firms stay Optimistic About ’23

ENR Construction

Labor and materials challenges abound, but the region’s specialty contractors still see plenty of opportunities ahead.

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December 2022 City Scoop: Harrisburg

ENR Construction

Dodge offers data on 2022 starts in the greater Harrisburg area.

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MidAtlantic Snapshot: December 2022

ENR Construction

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

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MidAtlantic People: December 2022

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals in the MidAtlantic region.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!