Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Between January and October of 2021, 79,289 vacant lots were sold in the 100 largest U.S. metro areas, highlighting a 32.4% increase from the same time period in 2020, according to Realtor.com. For those looking to invest in a vacant lot (also known as ‘raw land’), the thought of going on to develop the site can be daunting, especially for those who have never taken on such a large project before.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The fundamental requirements for achieving adequate cost management with respect to physical infrastructure sustainment and new construction are shown below. Tools and services to accomplish the goal are readily available. Physical Infrastructure Management – Requisite Tools. Implementation of programmatic, robust, integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery process for ALL requirements.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

When a road is constructed in a rectangular, radial, hexagonal, or any other pattern for proper traffic management, it is called a road pattern. Roadway patterns are essential for developing a city’s settlements. Current urban development does not analyze road designs before construction which leads to several interconnected roadways, housing projects, and commercial developments built […].

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and others tell construction attendees at record turnout for Tradeswomen Build Nations conference that investment in women is critical to U.S. competitiveness.

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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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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Trick or Treat? Market Slowdown Is No Treat for Sellers. ecatalano. Tue, 11/01/2022 - 12:05. According to Zillow, the average number of days homes are staying on the market continues to climb, a 45% increase from last year. As of mid-October, nearly half of all home listings have been on the market for an average of 54 days and at this rate, Zillow expects that average to hit 68 days by the end of 2022 – 10 days higher than last year.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Trend Shows Improving Buyer Expectations of Housing Affordability in Q2, Q3 2022. ecatalano. Tue, 11/01/2022 - 12:40. The National Association of Home Builders attributes these affordability shifts to changes in the composition of prospective buyers rather than increase in overall affordability. In the second and third quarters of 2022, more buyers were able to afford homes for sale in their markets, according to data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

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Construction Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Not much remains of short lived Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini budget, and as we went to press it was unclear what exactly new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his Cabinet will do with the little left, but the otherwise hapless Chancellor might have left behind what could be a useful legacy in the shape of a new approach to planning.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

98 Of 100 Largest Markets Saw Steep Price Drops in September. ecatalano. Tue, 11/01/2022 - 12:47. The housing market is rebalancing after a competitive period of low income rates, huge buyer demand and competitive home prices. According to Forbes, more cities are expected to see home prices decline by the end of 2023 as the market shifts to favor buyers instead of sellers.

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Learn Civil Engineering

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Raft Foundation Raft Foundation is also known as “Mat Foundation”. This type of foundation is used to spread the load from the entire structure to a large area. In this foundation entire structure is placed on the large continuous footing slab. In simple words, a raft foundation is a large continuous concrete slab used to […].

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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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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

C. Abbonizio Contractors Inc. and its president agreed to settlement resolving alleged disadvantaged business enterprise subcontract claim on a state highway project.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Construction is one of the world’s most important sectors and it wouldn’t be where it is today without all the dedicated individuals who continue to take the industry forward. We love celebrating exceptional AEC professionals so every year, we ask the community to nominate their top picks for Autodesk’s 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Pedestrian bridge in Gujarat state closed for renovation in March and recently reopened a month earlier than planned before collapsing Oct. 30.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

11 Key Success Factors Affecting Project Automation. Learn more about evolving technologies & how you can profit from implementation. mhodges. Tue, 11/01/2022 - 10:19. The current state of inflation, rising interest rates and global instability create heightened uncertainty and erratic economic variables. Under these conditions, it’s imperative that project services be efficient and flexible.

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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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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

West Coast port infrastructure receives a boost as California and Hawaii win $140.6 million in federal grants.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Housing Outlook: Is This a Recession … or Not? ibush. Tue, 11/01/2022 - 19:40. The current housing slowdown is a reality, but determining whether we’re in a recession right now isn’t so clear. Phillip M. Perry. After a two-year period of frenetic activity spurred by low mortgage rates and rising home prices, the housing industry has its finger on the reset button.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Manufacturers, tech firms and other businesses, and STEM schools, support race component to insure workforce diversity and employee skills, but 18 state opponents and conservative court majority challenge

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As Housing Market Cools, Builders Find Themselves in Hot Water. ecatalano. Tue, 11/01/2022 - 12:10. While home builders benefited greatly from the COVID economy, they are starting to see a shift as the market slows, and are preparing for the worst. During the pandemic, with interest rates at a record low, people spending more time at home, buyer demand surged.

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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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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The pedestrian bridge in Gujarat state, India, closed for renovation in March and recently reopened a month earlier than planned before collapsing Oct. 30.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Manufacturers, tech firms, STEM schools support race component to insure needed workforce diversity, but 18 state opponents and conservative court majority pose strong challenge

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Three projects were chosen by a panel of industry judges, and ENR editors, as outstanding examples of design and construction excellence. .

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Port projects in Washington, Oregon and Alaska received a combined total of $209.4 million in federal port development grants.

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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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