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Using Tech to Shape Efficient Jobsites

Construction Business Owner

Using Tech to Shape Efficient Jobsites. ccapoccia. Tue, 10/25/2022 - 17:15. Civil contractors are embracing technology on their jobsites to help them deal with the biggest challenges they face. The fall 2022 Civil Quarterly, published by Dodge Data & Analytics in partnership with InfoTech and Hexagon, has data that shows remarkable growth in many on-site technologies in just a two-year time span.

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Mortgage Rates are Expected to Drop to 5.4% in 2023. Here’s How That Could Affect Home Prices

Pro Builder

Mortgage Rates are Expected to Drop to 5.4% in 2023. Here’s How That Could Affect Home Prices. ecatalano. Tue, 10/25/2022 - 14:03. Housing experts are watching the market and expect growth to be flat this year, as high mortgage rates and fears of a recession continue to affect home prices. For the first time in 20 years, Case-Shiller maintains, home prices fell from June to July.

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Does the House Always Win?

Construction Business Owner

Does the House Always Win? ccapoccia. Tue, 10/25/2022 - 16:53. I must have been feeling unloved by the Las Vegas casinos. In addition to getting the small room facing the parking garage, I paid full price at the restaurants. My cathartic moment came as I lay in my room at 8:30 p.m. — don’t judge, I live on the East Coast — watching reruns of “Seinfeld.

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SmartAsset: How Much Money Do You Need to Make to Pay Rent in Large American Cities?

Pro Builder

SmartAsset: How Much Money Do You Need to Make to Pay Rent in Large American Cities? ecatalano. Tue, 10/25/2022 - 14:25. Rising inflation and high interest rates are making housing affordability a challenge for many Americans. According to SmartAsset, renters are spending an average of $1,800 or above for a two-bedroom apartment, nationwide. Housing costs in larger cities like New York and Los Angeles are getting hit even harder, making the cost of living less than comfortable.

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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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Increase Your Chances to Win More Work

Construction Business Owner

Increase Your Chances to Win More Work. ccapoccia. Tue, 10/25/2022 - 15:44. Today’s financial demands, project complexities and tight schedules require project owners to look for more than a low bid. If potential customers aren’t aware of any added value contractors can offer, the buyer has no choice but to evaluate, select and award contracts based on price, which can be tough for contractors who must stand by their pricing that’s based on the quality workmanship, experience and service they ca

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Chicago Plans to Use TIF Money to Turn Offices to Housing in Financial District

ENR Construction

City officials seek to re-energize LaSalle Street by providing incentives to convert office building space into apartments and condos. .

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Video: 2022 Stok Summit

Stok

We had an absolute blast together in Winter Park, CO for our Stok Summit! It was time well spent in the mountains discussing the future of Stok’s business, culture, and impact, and most importantly, connecting with our growing team. These people really put the ‘treat’ in retreat. Watch a little of the magic captured. The post Video: 2022 Stok Summit appeared first on Stok.

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The Future of Residential Construction is Not On Land, But in (Or Very Near) the Sea!

Pro Builder

The Future of Residential Construction is Not On Land, But in (Or Very Near) the Sea! ecatalano. Tue, 10/25/2022 - 14:16. Builders are rising to meet the challenge, as homeowners pursue more resort options. According to Forbes, as more and more homeowners pursue resort homes and lake-front views, builders are developing more ways to bring the waterfront experience to them.One option is solar-powered living on a private, residential resort in the Bahamas’ Elizabeth Island, offering carbon-neutral

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Meet the Insider: Ivana Tudja, Digital and Engineering Lead, Mace Group

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Did you know that the construction industry makes up the world’s largest economic ecosystem and 13 percent of global GDP? But the construction industry is one of the least digitised sectors in the world. And it’s ripe with opportunities to disrupt the way we live and work for the better. . Construction projects need to be more efficient and cost-effective.

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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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The Housing Market is Threatening to Push the U.S. Economy into a Recession

Pro Builder

The Housing Market is Threatening to Push the U.S. Economy into a Recession. ecatalano. Tue, 10/25/2022 - 14:21. Some experts and analysts are saying, “the Fed will push until something breaks.” Hopefully, it will not be the housing market. For months now, the Federal Reserve has been working to fight inflation however it can. In the last week, Fortune reported that mortgage purchase applications are down 38% from last year, the lowest reading since 2014.

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Creating a Digital Copy of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Digital Twins are a game-changer in decision making, as they provide a virtual representation of an object or system. And when it comes to the logistics sector, having greater certainty on all aspects of your operations is invaluable. . Located 80 kilometers inland from Belgium’s coast on the North Sea, The Port of Antwerp-Bruges offers the fastest and most sustainable connection for delivering goods deep into the European hinterland.

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October 2022 City Scoop: Greenville, S.C.

ENR Construction

Dodge offers data on projected 2022 construction starts in the Greenville area.

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All About Kitchen Cabinets | Types of Kitchen Cabinets | Types of Kitchen Cabinets Partial Overlay | Types of Kitchen Cabinets Materials | Types of Storage Cabinets

CivilJungle

Introduction of Kitchen Cabinets. Kitchen cabinets are set in the kitchen to keep food storage, utensils, cooking tools, plates, and dishes. Dishwashers and microwaves are also often consolidated into kitchen cabinets. Various options are available for kitchen cabinets. The kitchen is one of the important parts of the home. The kitchen is the place where food is cooked.

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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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Southwest Snapshot: October 2022

ENR Construction

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

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Southwest People: October 2022

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico.

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October 2022 City Scoop: Tucson

ENR Construction

Dodge offers data on projected 2022 construction starts in the Tucson area.

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Southwest On the Scene: October 2022

ENR Construction

Reports from key industry events across the Southwest region.

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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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Political Donations Ramp Up in Tight Midterm Election Season

ENR Construction

Companies, unions, others earmark more than $105M as of Oct.

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Southwest Industry News: October 2022

ENR Construction

Updates on projects and companies in the Southwest region.

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Sempra, Bechtel Sign $10.5B Fixed Price EPC Contract for Texas LNG

ENR Construction

Firms did not disclose previous project cost in announcing "restated" Port Arthur LNG project award, after a 2.

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October 2022 City Scoop: Memphis

ENR Construction

Dodge offers data on projected 2022 construction starts in the Memphis area.

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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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Southeast People: October 2022

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals across the Southeast.

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Southeast On the Scene: October 2022

ENR Construction

Reports from key industry events across the Southeast region.