Mon.May 09, 2022

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A Housing Slowdown Could Define the Spring Market

Pro Builder

A Housing Slowdown Could Define the Spring Market. ldeakins. Mon, 05/09/2022 - 10:18. Rising mortgage rates are slowly but surely causing home prices to decelerate, meaning more balanced buying conditions could be on the way. After years of rising annual home price appreciation surpassing even mid-2000s housing bubble benchmarks, prices will finally begin to decelerate during the spring market, Zillow reports.

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Construction Safety is More than Just Checklists, Companies Need a Strong Safety Culture

Jobsite with Procore

Every construction leader strives to improve job site safety, but actually achieving it requires vision, compassion, and careful planning. Executing successful safety programs begins with leaders who care about the well-being of their workers. .

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SEMCORP Will Create 1,200 New Jobs In Ohio

Business Facilities

SEMCORP Advanced Materials Group will invest $916 million to build a lithium-ion battery component manufacturing facility in Sidney, OH. .

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Digital Builder Ep 28: Top Tips for Managing Risk in Economic Uncertainty

Autodesk Construction Cloud

??Risk management has always been an essential element for success in construction, but things have certainly reached a whole new level in recent years. In addition to fundamentally altering how we work, the pandemic also introduced supply chain challenges that make it more difficult for firms to deliver projects on time and within budget. . Needless to say, learning to manage risk amidst uncertainty might be more important than ever before. .

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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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State Focus: A New York State Of Mind

Business Facilities

New York State can offer a lot of alternatives to businesses, depending on what section of the state they are considering.

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Cerrowire Begins $100M Expansion Project In Alabama

Business Facilities

Copper building wire manufacturer Cerrowire will create more than 130 jobs at its new facility at the Morgan Center Business Park in Hartselle, AL.

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Top Design Firms Grow Revenue, But Not at Pre-Pandemic Rate

ENR Construction

Design firms saw their revenue grow in 2021 but supply chain uncertainty and inflation loom even as demand for design services remains strong.

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Haven’t Been Paid? Preserve Your Rights Under the Miller Act

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

One of the most common issues subcontractors face is non-payment. Sometimes subcontractors have a positive relationship with the prime contractor and resolve the issue amicably. However, when the parties cannot reach an agreement, the subcontractor faces financial turmoil. Even worse, if a subcontractor fails to take prompt legal action, it can lose access to one of the most effective ways to recover the amounts due.

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OSHA Cites Contractors for Deadly Georgia Bridge Demolition Collapse

ENR Construction

Two firms face proposed penalties totaling $57K related to worker death when a 70-ft-long bridge section suddenly collapsed on Oct. 19.

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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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Acoustic panels reduce excessive barking noise in dog shelters keeping animals calmer

Construction Specifier

Dog kennels and shelters can be noisy places. The normally hard surfaces used for walls, floors and ceilings can create an echo chamber where one dog’s barking can reverberate throughout the entire facility. What’s more, when one dog starts barking, it can excite other dogs, who then join in the cacophony, creating an unhealthy environment for both animals and humans.

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Nonresidential Construction Spending Down 1% in March

Construction Superintendent Magazine

National nonresidential construction spending was down 0.8% in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $839.2 billion for the month. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 11 of 16 nonresidential subcategories.

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Manufactured Homes Lack Strong Energy Efficiency Standards That Could Increase Affordability

Pro Builder

Manufactured Homes Lack Strong Energy Efficiency Standards That Could Increase Affordability. ldeakins. Mon, 05/09/2022 - 10:21. Stronger universal energy efficiency standards could reduce energy costs for residents living in manufactured homes. Manufactured homes make up 7% of all new homes constructed each year and are a prime source of affordable housing, but according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), they’re also subject to outdated federal energy efficiency s

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Difference between Flannel and Flannelette

Work Gearz

There is a wide range of fabrics available in the market. This range is so extensive that you need a scorecard to keep all the fabrics straight. Each fabric has got a specific purpose and therefore sometimes it becomes confusing for users to decide which one to choose. Same goes with flannel and flannelette. There are multiple styles and each style serves a different role making hard which is which.

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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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How Employer-Assisted Housing Programs Are Paving a Path to Homeownership

Pro Builder

How Employer-Assisted Housing Programs Are Paving a Path to Homeownership. ldeakins. Mon, 05/09/2022 - 10:26. Employer-assisted housing (EAH) programs offer incentives for employees making home purchases. The rate of homeownership fell to just 38% for first-time buyers in 2021 as a result of record high housing costs, record low inventory, and stagnant wage growth across the U.S.

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Hines, MKA, Pepper Use Embodied Carbon Guide on Salesforce Tower Chicago

ENR Construction

The team behind Salesforce Tower Chicago delivered an overall 19% reduction in embodied carbon dellivering Chicago's newest office tower.

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Rising Mortgage Rates Caused Housing Affordability to Drop in March

Pro Builder

Rising Mortgage Rates Caused Housing Affordability to Drop in March. ldeakins. Mon, 05/09/2022 - 10:32. The majority of first-time buyers were priced out of homeownership as interest rates rose at a steady pace in March. Housing affordability declined in March as climbing interest rates caused the average monthly mortgage payment to rise 32%, according to the National Association of Realtors.

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OSHA Cites Contractors for Deadly Georgia Bridge Demolition Collapse

ENR Construction

A worker was killed when a 70-ft-long bridge section suddenly collapsed on Oct. 19.

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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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NAHB Awards Builder of the Year and For-Sale Community of the Year

Pro Builder

NAHB Awards Builder of the Year and For-Sale Community of the Year. ldeakins. Mon, 05/09/2022 - 10:37. The Northeast swept NAHB’s awards for Builder of the Year and For-Sale Community of the Year at the 2022 International Builders’ Show. The National Association of Home Builders recently announced Builder of the Year and For-Sale Community of the Year at the 2022 International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Florida.

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Sustainably Designed Central Station Grows Downtown ASU Campus

ENR Construction

The Arizona State University project targets sustainability and seeks to optimize the urban lifestyle.

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Europe Day: Celebrating some of Europe’s biggest infrastructure projects

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Europe Day is a celebration of peace and unity in Europe. On 9 th May, we recognise the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, an ambitious plan signed in 1950 to secure long-term peace in Europe. Close relationships and connections between countries seems particularly important today, especially given the conflict in Ukraine. To mark Europe Day, we’re exploring four impressive infrastructure projects connecting Europe – and keeping the continent at the forefront of construction innovation.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud Expands in Asia Pacific with Japan Launch

Autodesk Construction Cloud

New products Autodesk Build and Autodesk Takeoff now available on cloud-based platform that connects data, workflows and teams, empowering construction companies to achieve better business outcomes. TOKYO, May 9, 2022 — Autodesk , Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced the expansion of Autodesk Construction Cloud, a powerful cloud-based construction management solution, in Japan with the introduction of Autodesk Build and Autodesk Takeoff.

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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!