The Constructor

APRIL 19, 2023

Construction projects come with a certain level of physical and emotional stress that often goes ignored. The lack of attention to mental health in construction can lead to serious issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression among workers. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this article, we’ll discuss seven ways to […] The post 7 Ways to Prioritize Mental Health in Construction appeared first on The Constructor.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 19, 2023

Discover how our mobile application for construction can help housebuilders achieve Part L photographic evidence compliance

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Construction Dive

APRIL 19, 2023

In order to combat a rise in speeding violations, the state has equipped 30 highway work zones with radar-based monitoring systems.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 19, 2023

Catch the highlights from Viewpoint’s annual Vista customer event: exciting new product announcements, and more!

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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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Construction Dive

APRIL 19, 2023

The vice president of preconstruction said artificial intelligence can be like a “super-enhanced search engine” that finds trends in company data.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 19, 2023

Tens of thousands of dams don’t meet standards and pose a hazard to the public, per a new report. The highest number are in Texas, Kansas and Mississippi.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 19, 2023

Technology is an exciting topic for many construction professionals, and for good reason. Construction tech has, and continues to, revolutionize how we plan, design, and execute projects. Innovative tech solutions touch just about every stage of construction, so embracing these advancements is essential for staying ahead in the industry. To that end, our latest podcast episode delves into the most cutting-edge technologies in construction—including robotics and augmented reality—and offers adv

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Construction Dive

APRIL 19, 2023

Centralized material tracking is key to shoring up the weak links in the procurement process exposed by the pandemic, construction execs say.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 19, 2023

As part of our new “Have You Tried” blog series, each month, we are highlighting one of our recently released features within our Autodesk Construction Cloud portfolio that may have flown under your radar. All the features highlighted in this series have the same things in common: they will improve your user experience and enhance productivity for your team.

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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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Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2023

Record Appreciation Is Sending Homeowner Wealth Soaring ldeakins Wed, 04/19/2023 - 11:17 Homeowner households are 40 times wealthier than renter households thanks to significant equity gains in a high-cost housing market Rising home prices may have pushed a significant share of would-be buyers to the sidelines over the past several years, but they also created a wealth building opportunity for homeowners who chose to stay put rather than sell.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 19, 2023

Keltbray has started work on the £73m sub and superstructure packages on the Salisbury Square Development where Mace is main contractor. The latest deal follows on from the successful completion of the £10m demolition and enabling works package by Keltbray. Structures work will include the installation of over 500 king post piles, secant piles, contiguous piles and bearing piles, construction of a new basement slab, core base and box, as well as four new cores, the formation of a reinforced conc

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Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2023

Fewer Home Builders Are Offering Discounts as Buyer Demand Rebounds ldeakins Wed, 04/19/2023 - 11:25 Builders were forced to offer generous concessions to sell new homes during a housing slowdown, but as buyer demand inches higher, those discounts are no longer necessary As demand rebounds and home builder sentiment rises, the share of builders reducing prices fell to 30% in April, down from 36% in November, Insider reports.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 19, 2023

Peabody will now apply a 20% social value weighting to its scoring criteria when awarding contracts to suppliers following a successful trial. The housing giant – which hands out £1bn in contracts annually – cited a series of pioneering initiatives with construction companies during the trial which saw the social value weighting increased from the previous 2-7%.

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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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Construction Dive

APRIL 19, 2023

Summit Contracting Group topped the National Multifamily Housing Council’s ranking, reflecting the company's growth and an active period for the sector, said President Marc Padgett.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 19, 2023

Two contractors have been sentenced after a worker was hospitalised for nearly two weeks after being struck by a 124kg panel. The man was working as a lift supervisor at a site in Jesmond, Newcastle, on 22 January 2020. He had been using a tower crane to lift a structured insulated panel (SIP). During the lifting operation, the SIP struck steel work and fell on top of the worker.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 19, 2023

Program advances with potential grants for thousands of projects, but House GOP has already signaled it wants to repeal the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 19, 2023

Constructionline is hosting its London Meet the Buyer event next week with a host of big industry names looking to boost their supply chains. Interested suppliers and subcontractors can book tickets now to get in front of leading contractors and clients including Balfour Beatty, VINCI, Kier, Bouygues, Wates, SES Engineering Services and Amey. The event will take place at Twickenham Stadium on Thursday April 27 from 8:30-14:00.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 19, 2023

Rodio Swissboring is a regional leader in special foundations and soil technologies. Specialising in a number of disciplines, including deep foundations, slope stabilisation, ground treatment and improvement, marine projects, mining and geotechnical exploration, tunnels and specialised civil works. Their team consist of highly expert geotechnical and civil engineers.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 19, 2023

Birkenhead-based demolition-to-site remediation specialist Beech Group has been sold to a management buyout team led by a director who joined the firm just two years ago. Former joint managing directors Philip Jordan and Christopher Wainwright have sold the business to an MBO led by fellow director Gareth Vaughan. Since joining then-named John Beech in May 2021, Vaughan has helped the business to double in size from a historic trading level of around £5-6m turnover to over £12m.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2023

As the Labor Shortage Grows, Contractors Try New Ways to Recruit Workers ldeakins Wed, 04/19/2023 - 11:33 Recruiting and retaining skilled labor remains a top priority for most construction firms. But what job benefits are workers actually looking for? Construction job openings are on the rise, as the industry looks ahead to a healthy year of housing development, but with few new hires filling those gaps, contractors are being forced to take a new approach to workforce development, Construction

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

APRIL 19, 2023

Billd has released its third-annual construction industry market report, the 2023 National Subcontractor Market Report: $97 Billion in Extra Weight on the Shoulders of America’s Subcontractors. Billd surveyed nearly 900 commercial construction professionals across the country, largely consisting of business owners and executives. The report indicates that subcontractors continued to bear the brunt of rising input costs for materials and labor in 2022 to the tune of $97 billion in unplanned

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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

APRIL 19, 2023

Home Prices Post Their Largest Annual Drop in More Than a Decade ldeakins Wed, 04/19/2023 - 11:39 Home prices are falling swiftly in pandemic boomtowns, but cooler metros are still seeing strong sales and persistently high housing costs In March, pending home sales dropped to their lowest level since the start of the pandemic, as elevated mortgage rates and low for-sale supply curtailed demand.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 19, 2023

How Much Space Do You Need for a Pool Table? The quantity of area you want for a pool table depends on the table’s model and the lead you apply. A normal rule pool model cue is 57-58 inches long, so it allows you to consider what you will apply. The pool table gets in three regular models; everyone needs another shape cabin; a 7′ bar box design table will be 3.5′ x 7′ with a yard of 38” x 76” They need average room design of 13’’ x 16’’. 8’ table will a play a

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Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2023

As a Labor Shortage Grows, Contractors Are Taking New Approaches to Recruit Workers ldeakins Wed, 04/19/2023 - 11:33 Recruiting and retaining skilled labor remains a top priority for most construction firms, but what job benefits are workers actually looking for? Construction job openings are on the rise as the industry looks ahead to a healthy year of housing development, but with few new hires filling those gaps, contractors are being forced to take a new approach to workforce development, Con

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ENR Construction

APRIL 19, 2023

A joint venture of Lane Construction Corporation and Superior Construction are currently in the planning phase for the $1-billion-plus effort.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2023

Home Prices Post Their Largest Annual Drop In More Than a Decade ldeakins Wed, 04/19/2023 - 11:39 Home prices are falling swiftly in pandemic boomtowns, but cooler metros are still seeing strong sales and persistently high housing costs Pending home sales dropped to their lowest level since the start of the pandemic in March as elevated mortgage rates and low for-sale supply curtailed demand.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 19, 2023

The project is part of a series of efforts to reduce congestion on the SH 91 corridor between Riverside and Orange counties.

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Contractor Magazine

APRIL 19, 2023

Survey of nearly 900 commercial construction professionals reveals $97 billion in unplanned expenses.

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