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What’s More Stressful Than a Pandemic? What Comes Next.

Construction Business Owner

What’s More Stressful Than a Pandemic? What Comes Next. Kathy Wells. Tue, 08/02/2022 - 05:00. For two long years, COVID-19 wreaked havoc on every part of our lives. Now, with the more visible impacts of the global pandemic largely in the rearview mirror, it’s time to take a deep breath and consider what happened, what was learned and how to be better prepared.

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What is FluidConcrete?

The Constructor

FluidConcrete is a cement-based, self-leveling floor coating used for all types of hard surfaces. It is specifically designed for indoor applications and provides beautiful and long-lasting surfaces for functional concrete finishes. It is an alternative to polished concrete and is a perfect choice for a modern, minimalist design as it can be combined with ceramic, […].

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Discover the Latest in Construction Innovation at Autodesk University 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The construction industry wouldn’t be where it is today if it weren’t for visionaries who dared to innovate. These are the people who didn’t settle for the status quo; those who came up with creative solutions to problems and found new ways of doing things. . Innovators move businesses—and ultimately entire industries—forward. Their ideas and solutions enable us to work better, faster, and more efficiently. .

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Growing In Nebraska

Business Facilities

Revitalization funding boosts job training, small business growth, and affordable housing in Nebraska, and data mining finds a home in York County.

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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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10 Materials to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly

Pro Builder

10 Materials to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly. ecatalano. Tue, 08/02/2022 - 11:28. Sustainable homes are more than just a trend. Green homes are increasingly becoming a new way to save money, boost your home’s market value, increase comfort, and reduce your carbon footprint. Sustainability is at the top of everyone’s mind, as climate change and other environmental concerns continue to be felt more widely, reports Bob Villa.

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Kentucky Begins Assessment of Flood Damage in Rural Areas

ENR Construction

Flood-devastated eastern Kentucky has started assessing damage to buildings and infrastructure following heavy rains last week.

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UA and XOi Partner to Train the Next Generation

Contractor Magazine

Premier training provider for the service industry equips instructors and apprentices with top tech-enablement platform.

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Homebuyers Are Becoming More Optimistic About Housing Availability

Pro Builder

Homebuyers Are Becoming More Optimistic About Housing Availability. ecatalano. Tue, 08/02/2022 - 12:08. Across regions, more homebuyers are expecting housing availability to improve. The National Association of Home Builders reports that now is the first time since 2020 that prospective buyers who expect housing availability to improve has increased.

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A Rammed Earth School in Ghana

Natural Building

Two Italian architects, Andrea Tabocchini and Francesca Vittorini, designed and built a school in a remote village in Ghana. The non-profit project was built in just 60 days with only 12,000 euros and the help of volunteers from 20 different countries and the local populace. Since there was no power, the school was constructed by hand using local resources (earth, wood, and plants). 58,000 kg of dirt were moved by hand, and 3 kilometres of wood were planed with two hand planers.

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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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Is the Housing Market in a Recession? Experts Can’t Decide

Pro Builder

Is the Housing Market in a Recession? Experts Can’t Decide. ecatalano. Tue, 08/02/2022 - 11:49. After two years, the housing sector is seeing a decline that could point to a market recession. Some economists say it is, while others disagree. According to Realtor.com, the housing market is slowing down. After the two-year pandemic, reports are showing the housing market is seeing rising mortgage rates, weaker sales, and decreasing vigor among home builders.

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All About Energy-Efficient Homes

CivilJungle

Why Are Energy-Efficient Homes Necessary? We are staying in a production where regular energy root will apply at a fast speed. We must protect them for our upcoming reproduction because we are all careful. More time will use at the house, and by constructing energy-efficient homes, these standard energy roots can also decrease, or irregular processes will occupy.

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Homebuyers Optimistic About Housing Availability

Pro Builder

Homebuyers Optimistic About Housing Availability. ecatalano. Tue, 08/02/2022 - 12:08. Across the regions, most homebuyers are expecting the housing availability to improve. Since the housing market took a turn in 2020, the National Association of Home Builders reports that this is the first time that prospective buyers expect the housing availability to improve.

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2.4-km Cable-Stayed Crossing Opens in Croatia

ENR Construction

Pelješac Bridge will improve connections between the Adriatic region and the rest of Europe.

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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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Growing Interest Rates Don’t Deter Luxury Home Sales

Pro Builder

Growing Interest Rates Don’t Deter Luxury Home Sales. ecatalano. Tue, 08/02/2022 - 12:16. Interest in luxury homes sales have slowly increased since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. In 2022, builders are already seeing an increase in luxury home sales, even as interest rates rise. Overall, 2022 is bringing more positive results than the last two years.

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Don’t Let COVID-19 Hold Back Progress on Lean Construction

ENR Construction

A commentary by a veteran construction supervisor who manages by walking around the job site.

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Proven Technology to Keep Projects on Track

Construction Business Owner

Proven Technology to Keep Projects on Track. Sure, you can spend less up front, but you’ll spend more in time & frustration. Greg Ragsdale. Tue, 08/02/2022 - 11:31. When considering computer technology solutions that will be used on construction sites, you will need to consider not only the initial cost of these solutions, but also the environment in which they will be used.

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Don’t Let COVID Hold Back Progress on Lean Construction

ENR Construction

A commentary by a veteran construction supervisor who manages by walking.

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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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All About Driveways | What Are Driveways | Types of Driveways

CivilJungle

What Are Driveways? When there is no offering their knowing factors, driveways can and must will express to be fairness desirable- if done correctly. Basically, with the correct owner, this is an aim that is simply getting. Types of Driveways. 1. Concrete Driveways. Concrete is desirable to be a famous kind of driveway for many purposes. The central fact which it doesn’t price an arm and leg to design.

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Don’t Let Covid Hold Back Progress with Lean Construction

ENR Construction

A commentary by a veteran construction supervisor who manages by walking. .

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Home Designs Offering Outdoor Living Opportunities on Smaller Lots

Pro Builder

Home Designs Offering Outdoor Living Opportunities on Smaller Lots. ibush. Tue, 08/02/2022 - 08:00. With land and construction costs on the rise, smaller lots are increasingly becoming a necessity. At the same time, buyers' desire for outdoor living spaces has surged since the pandemic. These designs manage to marry small lots with vibrant outdoor living spaces.

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A Preview of 2022 Top Specialty Contractors List From ENR Mountain States

ENR Construction

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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!

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NAHB Chairman's Message: NAHB Poised to Help Builders as Economy Slows

Pro Builder

NAHB Chairman's Message: NAHB Poised to Help Builders as Economy Slows. ibush. Tue, 08/02/2022 - 08:00. Home builder confidence is declining in response to economic pressures, as well as ongoing labor shortages and supply chain bottlenecks. The National Association of Home Builders is doing all it can to help home builders as the economy softens. Jerry Konter, 2022 NAHB Chairman.

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Senate Climate Change Bill Sets Stage for Project Permit Reforms

ENR Construction

Manchin-Schumer compromise, with possible vote by Aug.

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A New Metro Denver Home for Under $350,000? One Home Builder Proves it’s Possible

Pro Builder

A New Metro Denver Home for Under $350,000? One Home Builder Proves it’s Possible. ecatalano. Tue, 08/02/2022 - 12:01. Oakwood Homes reveals a new line of stand-alone starter homes called On2, which are listed at significantly lower prices than most homes for sale in metro Denver. Most new real estate listings in metro Denver are priced at or more than $350,000.

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A New Metro Denver Home for Under $350,000? One Home Builder Proves it’s True

Pro Builder

A New Metro Denver Home for Under $350,000? One Home Builder Proves it’s True. ecatalano. Tue, 08/02/2022 - 12:01. One Home Builder reveals a new line of stand-alone starter homes called On2, which are being listed significantly lower than most homes in metro Denver. Most houses in metro Denver only start their listings at $350,000. If a house is listed under $350,000, it’s either decades old or in need of serious repairs.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!