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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

CBO’s Top 5 Faves from World of Concrete 2023 ccapoccia Thu, 02/02/2023 - 11:24 The 49th annual World of Concrete (WOC) was held Jan. 16-19, 2023, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, and hosted 48,009 registered professionals at its exhibition and education sessions. With 587,000 net square feet filled with learning opportunities, tools, technology, equipment — and even a robotic dog — the exhibitors impressed attendees with innovative products and displays.

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The vertical construction of a building plays a critical role in the overall structure. A combination of different materials and building techniques is used to create vertical structures, making it one of the most important construction elements. Understanding these different types of vertical construction can help you make an informed decision when building a new […] The post Exploring the 5 Essential Types of Vertical Construction appeared first on The Constructor.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How Innovation Drives Superior Products Inside the research, development, manufacturing & testing of industry-leading PPE mhodges Thu, 02/02/2023 - 08:37 For over 100 years, Superior Glove has engineered and manufactured innovative, high-quality hand and arm protection and complementary personal protective equipment (PPE) for every major industry. Based out of Acton, Ontario in Canada, Superior Glove has grown from humble beginnings to a global leader.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

System Thinking for FM and Construction Peter Cholakis The lack of system thinking for FM and construction is a primary cause of rampant economic and environmental waste. Until system thinking is understood and adopted on a widespread basis, there is little likelihood of measurable improvement. What is system thinking? – Simple, it’s the process of considering the whole and how the all the associated parts, people, actions, resources interrelate, and discovering ways of improvement.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

As jobs go unfilled, a majority of U.S. construction firms say they intend to increase staffing levels over the next six months, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Even when adjusted for inflation, commercial and multifamily starts were robust in 2022 as projects moved back toward urban cores, according to a new report.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Construction costs increased an average of 8%-10% from 2022 to 2023 via Four BT, LLC – Verifiable, locally researched unit price cost data for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. 4bt.us The post Construction Costs – Market Update appeared first on 4BT.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Are Slower Rate Hikes Enough to Bring Buyers Back to the For-Sale Market? ldeakins Thu, 02/02/2023 - 13:22 Homebuyer demand rebounded slightly after a small dip in the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, but an inflated economy continues to pose affordability challenges even in a cooling market Buyers are slowly returning to the for-sale market after a slight dip in the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, but experts say fears of a 2023 recession are still keeping many prospective house hunters glued to the s

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Despite strong construction starts, both private and public outlays were down for the last month of 2022.

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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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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Proposed state program would invest $4 billion in surplus funds to leverage added billions oficials said would expedite 20 projects set to relieve road congestion.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The insurance company's 44-story headquarters building will be the tallest in Nebraska.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Twenty-one states plus Washington, D.C., will have recreational marijuana laws on the books by the end of the year.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Construction Job Openings Rose to Third Highest Share on Record in December ldeakins Thu, 02/02/2023 - 13:26 The number of unfilled construction jobs at the close of 2022 was the third highest on record, and contractors could have even more difficulty attracting skilled workers in 2023 The construction industry reported a total of 413,000 job openings in December, the third highest share on record, according to Construction Dive.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The construction industry's unemployment rate increased from December's figure but was down from the year-earlier level.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Could These Midwestern Metros Be the Next Top Real Estate Markets? ldeakins Thu, 02/02/2023 - 13:31 Out-of-state homebuyers are flocking to Midwestern markets like Lafayette, Ind., and Topeka, Kan., where they're finding affordable homes, high-paying jobs, and robust local economies After a mid-pandemic Great Migration that saw a swarm of homebuyers flocking to warm Sun Belt destinations, seven of the nation’s top up-and-coming housing markets are now located in the Midwest, according to Realtor

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Construction and sustainability have not always gone hand-in-hand, but times are changing.

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Contractor Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Robert Dietz, chief economist of the National Association of Home Builders presented the association's housing and economic outlook at the 2023 International Builders’ Show.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Construction and sustainability have not always gone hand-in-hand, but times are changing.

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Contractor Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $943.5 billion for the month.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

We have compiled a list of tips to help you smooth out your construction project.

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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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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

NAHB Announces Best in American Living Awards Winners at IBS 2023 ldeakins Thu, 02/02/2023 - 13:15 The National Association of Home Builders revealed the winners of the 2022 Best in American Living Awards on Wednesday at the International Builders' Show The National Association of Home Builders announced the 2022 Best in American Living Awards (BALA) winners on day two of the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, NAHB reports.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Proposed state program would invest $4 billion in surplus funds to leverage added billions that the governor said would expedite 20 projects set to relieve road congestion

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Construction is a complex business characterized by multiple interdependent processes, contributions from experts in different fields, and evolving demands from project owners.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The building and construction industry currently accounts for 39% of global carbon emissions, meaning that reducing carbon emissions in construction will have a pivotal impact around the world.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Watch this 3-minute video to understand why there is so much friction on a construction jobsite and how it can be improved with shared models and a common data environment.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

We’ve compiled the main takeaways from the 2022 Connected Construction: Perspectives Across the Project Team SmartMarket Brief Series by Dodge Construction Network.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Count yourself fortunate. You live in a time where every detail of a project’s design and construction can be captured, preserved and understood with digital clarity.

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