What are Solar Windows?
The Constructor
MARCH 2, 2022
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Winners and Losers: The New Construction Metrics Index Reveals Key Industry Stats
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 2, 2022
How are market changes affecting the construction industry? The new Quarterly Construction Metrics Index includes key statistics from Q3-Q4 2021.
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Panama Canal Rescopes $2B Water Supply Scheme to Cut Contractor Risk
ENR Construction
MARCH 2, 2022
Ambitious effort restarts to boost historic waterway’s freshwater supply shortage, with design now by the US Army Corps of Engineers and a new tender set for release in two years.
Food Processing Locations: Processing A New World In The Food Chain
Business Facilities
MARCH 2, 2022
Quality and freshness remain the two top priorities in the food processing industry. Can suppliers keep up?
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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Safety On Site - What It Can Mean For Your Construction Project
Wolgast Corporation
MARCH 2, 2022
Safety is an important aspect of any business but especially in construction, where a little accident can have serious impacts to those involved; the trades people on site, the owner, and the contractor. First and foremost, it is our concern to keep all of our workers healthy, so they can go home to their family each night and be a consistent provider both physically and financially, as well as a reliable contributor to our team.
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Proactive Communication Is Vital for Next-Gen Professionals
ENR Construction
MARCH 2, 2022
Learning to build successful teams, communicate effectively and adapt to major market shifts are critical skills that construction's rising talent gained at recent conference in Tempe, Ariz.
Due diligence part 1: The world’s largest pheasant
The Korte Company
MARCH 2, 2022
The wind chill on January 11, 1991 was close to 70 below. Mike Tubbs, our Vice President of Business Development specializing in Postal Service projects, wasn’t dressed for the weather. Mike, his family and a coterie from The Korte Company had come to Huron, South Dakota, to celebrate substantial completion of a new mail processing annex. It was one in a trio of USPS projects simultaneously completed in early 1991, and it had been a hard job.
Drone-Mounted LiDAR Brings Fresh Data to State DOTs
ENR Construction
MARCH 2, 2022
In recent years contractors have seen the advantages of employing light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology with unmanned aerial systems (UAS), also known as drones.
Indian Couple Build a New Life with Inspiration and Cob
Natural Building
MARCH 2, 2022
Five years ago, Sakshi and Arpit decided to drop out from an urban, corporate life to explore deeper aspirations and build a more meaningful life. They had worked in some of the best finance and tech companies in India and the US for many years, but came to realize that there are more important explorations of life. Now they live a farm-based life based at Ujjain, a small town in central India, treating it as a series of experiments in conscious living.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
Panama Canal Rescopes $2B Water Scheme to Cut Contractor Risk
ENR Construction
MARCH 2, 2022
Ambitious effort restarts to boost historic waterway’s freshwater supply shortage, with design now by the US Army Corps of Engineers and a new tender set for release in two years.
Ukraine Crisis Could Boost Mortgage Demand as Interest Rates Drop Sharply
Pro Builder
MARCH 2, 2022
Ukraine Crisis Could Boost Mortgage Demand as Interest Rates Drop Sharply. ldeakins. Wed, 03/02/2022 - 10:26. The Russian invasion of Ukraine is having an effect on the U.S. housing market as mortgage rates plummet 28 basis points in just two days. Mortgage applications to purchase a home dropped 2% last week and were 9% lower year-over-year, but stagnant demand could soon inch higher as interest rates continue to fall after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Orlando's Multimodal Makeover
ENR Construction
MARCH 2, 2022
The greater Orlando, Fla., area is well-known for harboring a number of amusement parks and other attractions that bring tourists flocking into Orlando International Airport and through the local transportation system.
Design Tricks to Accommodate the Changing Lifestyle of Today’s Homeowner
Pro Builder
MARCH 2, 2022
Design Tricks to Accommodate the Changing Lifestyle of Today’s Homeowner. ldeakins. Wed, 03/02/2022 - 10:30. Americans are looking for increased functionality and wellness from their homes post-pandemic, and these timely design tips offer just that. If floor plans are any reflection of the changing lifestyles many Americans are embracing post-pandemic, they must, above all else, be flexible.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Enbridge to Issue RFPs for Great Lakes Oil-Gas Tunnel
ENR Construction
MARCH 2, 2022
Enbridge Energy will issue requests for proposals in the coming weeks for contractors to construct a $500-million Great Lakes tunnel to carry crude oil and natural gas liquids through the Straits of Mackinac between Michigan and Ontario.
Buyer Demand Surges in Vacation Areas Amid Pandemic-Driven Work Flexibility
Pro Builder
MARCH 2, 2022
Buyer Demand Surges in Vacation Areas Amid Pandemic-Driven Work Flexibility. ldeakins. Wed, 03/02/2022 - 10:36. Remote workers are taking advantage of their newfound freedom and seeking out vacation markets for their new home offices. Vacation towns are quickly topping the list of home searches across the U.S. as remote work becomes permanent for a growing number of professionals, providing uninhibited flexibility for migrating homebuyers.
Eliminating Loader Blind Spots Isn't So Simple
ENR Construction
MARCH 2, 2022
Despite many upgrades with new technology for loaders, excavators and cranes, manufacturers are still busy trying to solve a persistent safety problem: striking workers or pedestrians while moving in reverse.
Homeowner Tenure Flattened in 2021 as More Americans Relocated
Pro Builder
MARCH 2, 2022
Homeowner Tenure Flattened in 2021 as More Americans Relocated. ldeakins. Wed, 03/02/2022 - 10:40. The average homeowner spends 13.2 years in their home, but new migrational trends could cause that number to drop. The average U.S. homeowner in 2021 spent 13.2 years in their home, down slightly from a peak of 13.5 years in 2020 but up from 10.1 years a decade ago, Redfin reports.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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Fluor 2021 Results Prompt Positive Market Analyst Reviews
ENR Construction
MARCH 2, 2022
Even with some bumps, Fluor Corp. reported gains in results for 2021, with the energy transition set to drive a 10% revenue boost this year, executives told analysts Feb. 22.
Single-Family, Multifamily Growth Remained Solid During the Final Quarters of 2021
Pro Builder
MARCH 2, 2022
Single-Family, Multifamily Growth Remained Solid During the Final Quarters of 2021. ldeakins. Wed, 03/02/2022 - 10:45. The single-family and multifamily markets were sustained by high demand in 2021, but construction obstacles could hinder further growth in 2022. Year-over-year single-family growth peaked in all small and large metro urban, suburban, and rural regional submarkets during the second quarter of 2021, and growth rates remained in the double-digits in the final months of the year, NA
Construction Economics for March 7, 2022
ENR Construction
MARCH 2, 2022
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.com/economics.
Is PFI about to be reborn?
Construction Law
MARCH 2, 2022
Just when you might have been excused for imagining that the discredited Private Finance Initiative (PFI) was dead as a construction procurement route, up it pops again. It is increasingly obvious, as we have said before in CL , that the government’s ambitious £600 billion National Infrastructure Pipeline is unlikely to be deliverable without the use of private funding.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
NY Offshore Wind Ocean Lease Auction Nets Record $4.37B
ENR Construction
MARCH 2, 2022
The U.S. Interior Dept. has completed a multi-day, 64-round auction of offshorewind development ocean areas in the New York Bight south of New York City.
Construction Spending Rose in January from December, January 2021, Reports AGC
Construction Superintendent Magazine
MARCH 2, 2022
Construction spending increased in January compared to both December and a year ago, with strong gains in private nonresidential and residential construction but mixed results for public spending, according to an analysis of federal spending data the Associated General Contractors of America. Association leaders urged Washington officials to speed the award of funds promised by the Bipartisan Infrastructure law.
Different Types of Pavers for Driveways
CivilJungle
MARCH 2, 2022
What Are Pavers? Pavers are generally blocks or slabs which made from different materials like concrete, marble, brick, flagstone, porcelain, etc. Pavers are one of the best substitute for concrete. It also has an interlocking system which makes them a more durable and long-lasting material. Also, Read: What Is Dressing of Stone | Types of Dressing of Stone.
Construction on Sunlit Arizona Plant Is Underway in North Phoenix
ENR Construction
MARCH 2, 2022
Sunlit Chemical’s hydrofluoric acid production capacity makes it one of the top companies in that niche worldwide.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Armstrong Flooring 2022
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MARCH 2, 2022
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Biden Pledges a Burst of 2022 Project Starts Using IIJA Funds
ENR Construction
MARCH 2, 2022
In his first State of the Union speech, Biden predicts an "Infrastructure Decade.".
The One Platform Advantage: How Owners and Contractors Win Together [Webinar]
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 2, 2022
The most successful construction projects are rooted in strong collaboration between owners and general contractors. When these parties understand and support each other, information flows more openly, stakeholders stay aligned, and things just get done faster. . But even the best teams have a hard time working together if they don’t share the same platforms , tools, or data standards.
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