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Tackling Substance Abuse in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How forwarding thinking and modern technologies are helping address abuse and addiction in the construction industry.

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ATTN: Public Sector Facilities Professionals – Rethink, Reshape, Rebuild Repair, Renovation, and Maintenance Practices to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency

Job Order Contracting

ATTN: Public Sector Facilities Professionals – Rethink, Reshape, Rebuild Repair, Renovation, and Maintenace Practices to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency, Traditional facilities planning, procurement, and project delivery simply doesn’t work. Economic and environmental waste are the norm due to the lack of integrated robust processes and teams.

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How to Manage Construction Backlogs?

The Constructor

A backlog in construction is categorized as prioritized work that needs to be completed or that has not started yet. The future projects a company has won bids for also come under the backlog category. Construction backlog is an indicator of a company’s financial health. It can be measured in terms of time or cash […]. The post How to Manage Construction Backlogs?

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As Construction Job Vacancies Grow, Women Are Stepping up to the Plate

Pro Builder

As Construction Job Vacancies Grow, Women Are Stepping up to the Plate. ldeakins. Thu, 08/18/2022 - 10:26. Women are breaking through a concrete career ceiling and filling open job positions in the skilled trades. A record labor shortage is leaving blue collar vacancies all across the U.S., and women are increasingly stepping up and smashing through a career ceiling, Bloomberg reports.

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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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Carolina Panthers Offer $82M to Settle Claims on Canceled $800M Facility

ENR Construction

The developer of the Carolina Panthers headquarters and practice facility in Rock Hill, S.C., has put forward a proposal to settle claims arising from the abrupt cancelation of the $800 million project earlier this year.

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Different Types of Rolling Shutter Doors

Learn Civil Engineering

After the roof and windows, the door is the most essential component of a house. The style and feel of the home will also be affected by the choice of doors. A range of doors is available on the market to give homes a modern appearance. Popular door designs always include rolling shutter doors. This […].

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The Housing Market Is Rebalancing, and Those Who Can Still Afford Homes Are Poised to Benefit

Pro Builder

The Housing Market Is Rebalancing, and Those Who Can Still Afford Homes Are Poised to Benefit. ldeakins. Thu, 08/18/2022 - 10:50. List prices are beginning to fall as active inventory spends more time on the market, meaning that those still searching for homes are finding more options and less competition. After two years of consistent growth, U.S. home values fell 0.1% from June to July, the first notable decline since 2012, according to Zillow.

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Learn Key Insights on Operational Efficiency at Autodesk University 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Autodesk University 2022 is rapidly approaching, and it’s going to be our best one yet! After years of disruptions, we’re thrilled to be live and in-person in the beautiful city of New Orleans. From designers and engineers to creators and builders, this gathering of the world’s innovators is sure to inspire and educate. You’ll discover new approaches to designing and making, allowing you to improve the quality and profitability of all your projects.

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Mortgage Application Activity Drops to Lowest Level in Over Two Decades

Pro Builder

Mortgage Application Activity Drops to Lowest Level in Over Two Decades. ldeakins. Thu, 08/18/2022 - 10:38. As housing costs continue to surge and prospective buyers back out of home purchases, fears of a recession are mounting, and mortgage application activity is falling as a result. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, fell 2.3% to 273.3 during the week ending August 12 as elevated mortgage rates and recession fears cause a growing number of homebuyers to

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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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“Innovation is purposeful”: How Skanska’s Sr. Precon Technologist Drives Change

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Innovation within a company is driven by many things. It can be an organic process that happens as a company evolves, advancing its operations and technology usage. It can also be more purposeful and strategic, a focus area for a business that is empowering and educating its people. No matter what spurs innovation on, what is clear is that it takes effort; innovation happens with the hard work of many people like Edwin Bailey, Sr.

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Inflation Is Rising the Fastest in Sun Belt Cities—Here’s Why

Pro Builder

Inflation Is Rising the Fastest in Sun Belt Cities—Here’s Why. ldeakins. Thu, 08/18/2022 - 10:44. Homebuyers who flocked to Sun Belt metros sent prices soaring throughout the pandemic, and rapid inflation is only exacerbating an existing affordability crisis. Inflation is chipping away at homeowners’ disposable incomes all across the country, but those living in Sun Belt cities are seeing prices rise at a much faster pace than homeowners in more affordable regions elsewhere.

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Federal DOT Awards $233M for Passenger Rail Projects

ENR Construction

Projects receiving Federal Railroad Administration funds include US bridges, tunnels, stations and power systems in eight states

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Set your Panasonic fans and ERVs to turn on automatically with Swidget controls and devices.

Pro Builder

Set your Panasonic fans and ERVs to turn on automatically with Swidget controls and devices. kcichowicz. Thu, 08/18/2022 - 13:13. Swidget Smart Controls monitor IAQ and automatically control Panasonic ventilation products, enabling removal of unhealthy or contaminated air when detected. Smart Home. sponsored.

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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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The Helm Group Named ENR Midwest Top Specialty Contractor for 2021

ENR Construction

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What Is an Arch | 21 Different Parts of an Arch

CivilJungle

What Is an Arch? An arch is a design built up in a curved arc with a block arch system, which will connect with concrete and offer an opener to help the density wall more than with another underlying burden. Because of its design, the obligations more than carry dispense to bits of help. Also Read, All About Site Preparation | What Is Site Preparation | Types of Site Preparation.

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FRA Awards $233M for Passenger Rail Projects

ENR Construction

Rail projects receiving include bridges, tunnels, stations, power systems across the U.S.

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What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Home Builders

Pro Builder

What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Home Builders. ibush. Thu, 08/18/2022 - 07:14. NAHB Policy Briefing: Now that the Inflation Reduction Act is law, home builders see a mix of benefits. and drawbacks. National Association of Home Builders. On Aug. 16, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a sweeping measure that seeks to address climate change, lower prescription drug prices, and reduce inflation.

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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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Nickle Electrical Cos. Wins ENR MidAtlantic Specialty Contractor of the Year

ENR Construction

Nickle Electrical Cos. is the ENR MidAtlantic Specialty Contractor of the Year.