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The Art of Building

Construction Business Owner

The Art of Building ccapoccia Mon, 03/06/2023 - 08:11 Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” has been translated and dissected by scholars, strategists and generals. While it can be brutal and draconian in how it views warfare and the enemy, the 13 tenets of “The Art of War” can be applied to the world of construction. First, it is important to understand the 13 chapters at the heart of the book and, more importantly, a “contemporary” spin.

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Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Modular Construction

The Constructor

In today’s world, modular construction provides a great opportunity for developers and builders to expand their projects with greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This construction method has become increasingly popular in the past decade for various reasons, and it is essential to understand its benefits and challenges. In this article, we will explore the advantages and […] The post Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Modular Construction appeared first on The Constructo

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Construction Champions 2023

Construction Dive

Out of more than 400 submissions, these 31 women stand as examples of how intuition, dedication and intelligence are shaping the industry.

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Coverings Announces Top 10 Tile Trends for 2023

Pro Builder

Coverings Announces Top 10 Tile Trends for 2023 esorum Mon, 03/06/2023 - 12:09 Coverings , North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, has announced the top 10 ceramic tile trends for 2023. The tile trends were gathered and forecasted by the three leading international tile associations and sponsors of Coverings 2023 —Ceramics of Italy, Tile Council of North America, and Tile of Spain—to highlight the most popular, on-trend styles of tile from the global marke

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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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How a broker’s ‘culture of collaboration’ benefits clients

Construction Dive

In today’s challenging market, a knowledgeable, reputable and innovative broker can serve as a valuable business partner and key strategic advisor. So, what differentiates one broker from another? Read how a ‘culture of collaboration’ provides multiple client benefits.

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Labor Department enters $20M partnership to open doors to women, minorities in trades

Construction Dive

The initiative aims to recruit 13,000 participants into apprenticeship readiness programs.

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Women in Construction, a Lifelong Journey

PC Construction

As a kid, I used to build dams in the creek in my backyard. I would spend hours carefully constructing a dam and then watch the water pond up so I could catch crayfish. Those are some of my fondest memories – getting my hands dirty and turning sticks, rocks and mud into something of real purpose. Today I’m still having fun building things – just on a much larger scale!

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A Best Guide To Formwork

cnstrctr

Formwork is a common activity found on most jobsites. Learning how it works can help improve your project.

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North Texas Commuter Rail Faces Cost Overruns Due to Dallas Delays

ENR Construction

DART says delays in permitting and changes in scope by the City of Dallas have added $83M to the cost of the project.

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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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Benefitting kids through human-centric high school design

BD+C

Benefitting kids through human-centric high school design 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/06/2023 - 09:09 K-12 Schools Ingrid Krueger, AIA, LEED AP, shares why empathetic, well-designed spaces are critical in high schools. Ingrid Krueger, AIA, LEED AP K-12 Schools School Construction Architects Well-designed spaces foster feelings of safety and certainty for all who use them.

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NYC Comptroller Recommends M/WBE Contracting Reform

ENR Construction

Share of city agency awards to minority- and women-owned business enterprises lags behind city goals, says new analysis from the NYC comptroller’s office.

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Save Time and Money While Increasing Safety on Ceiling Installations

BD+C

Save Time and Money While Increasing Safety on Ceiling Installations 1 kcichowicz Mon, 03/06/2023 - 10:23 Learn how to safely complete your project with Armstrong’s 4 toolboxes centered around Budget, Innovation, Safety & Schedule.

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2023 Design Trends Highlight Post-Pandemic Shifts and Affordability Struggles

Pro Builder

2023 Design Trends Highlight Post-Pandemic Shifts and Affordability Struggles esorum Mon, 03/06/2023 - 12:43 Home buyer preferences have continued to shift home building trends in the wake of COVID-19. Following a brief uptick in new home sizes in 2021, the average size of a new home dropped slightly from 2,525 square feet to 2,480 square feet in 2022, and the percentage of new homes with 3+ full bathrooms and 3+ car garages dipped to 33% and 17%, respectively.

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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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Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 120: Ask the Show – Spring 2023 Edition

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Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 120: Ask the Show – Spring 2023 Edition Life of an Architect Podcast dbarista Mon, 03/06/2023 - 16:10 What are the top three deficiencies of the architectural profession? What is your best non-architecture source for creative inspiration? How does an architect deal with burnout? These questions (and more!) answered by Life of an Architect co-hosts Bob Borson, FAIA, and Andrew Hawkins, AIA, in Episode 120: Ask the Show – Spring 2023 Edition.

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Let’s Talk: Undesired Smart Appliance Wi-Fi Integration

Pro Builder

Let’s Talk: Undesired Smart Appliance Wi-Fi Integration esorum Mon, 03/06/2023 - 13:00 Appliance manufacturers are upset that only half of their customers have connected their smart appliances to their home Wi-Fi network. Product companies like LG Electronics and Whirlpool believe that Wi-Fi-connected appliances will help build a relationship with their customers past the initial purchase.

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10-Year, $3.4B NASA Award Continues Jacobs Spaceflight Support Role

ENR Construction

Firm will manage key agency work in infrastructure, facilitiy update and development of new systems at Kennedy Space Center.

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Combining Mass Timber with Modularity

Pro Builder

Combining Mass Timber with Modularity esorum Mon, 03/06/2023 - 13:15 Amid a national housing-shortage crisis , few states have it worse than Washington. The State of Washington’s housing gap ranks as the fifth largest in the country, with a deficit of 140,000 housing units, according to a 2022 report by Up for Growth. Forterra , a Seattle-based land-conservation nonprofit, wants to help change that.

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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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North Texas Commuter Rail Faces Cost Overruns Due to Dallas Delays

ENR Construction

Dallas Area Rapid Transit says delays in permitting and changes in scope by the city have added $83M to the project cost.

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Color: The Biggest Bang for the Builder’s Buck

Pro Builder

Color: The Biggest Bang for the Builder’s Buck esorum Mon, 03/06/2023 - 12:40 With interior design, color delivers the biggest bang for the buck, according to Mary Cook, founder and president of Mary Cook Associates (MCA), a Chicago-based interior design firm specializing in commercial and residential projects. Paint is a lot less expensive than construction, Cook points out.

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Introducing: World’s First 100% Bio-Based 3D Printed Home

Pro Builder

Introducing: World’s First 100% Bio-Based 3D Printed Home esorum Mon, 03/06/2023 - 13:20 3D-printed housing is often associated with wavy concrete walls and a yet-to-be-seen affordable price point. What if we could print homes that aren’t just affordable, but sustainable, too? Enter: the world’s first 100% bio-based 3D-printed home. The University of Maine’s Advanced Structures & Composites Center (ASCC) unveiled a first-of-its-kind bio-based home, utilizing prefabrication and 3D printing techni

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The Best of NAHB’s International Builders’ Show 2023

Pro Builder

The Best of NAHB’s International Builders’ Show 2023 esorum Mon, 03/06/2023 - 12:55 The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) named the winners in its 10th annual Best of IBS Awards during the NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas. The awards were presented during a ceremony on the final day of the show. This year’s Best of IBS Awards received more than 400 entries.

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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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Gehan Homes Invests in Florida Build-For-Rent Landscape

Pro Builder

Gehan Homes Invests in Florida Build-For-Rent Landscape esorum Mon, 03/06/2023 - 13:31 Gehan Homes , Ltd. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry ) announced the acquisition of an 80% interest in Southern Impression Homes , a builder/developer that provides a Build-to-Rent platform for its investors. The transaction represents the company’s entry into the build-to-rent space.

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The Modular Homebuilding Bulletin

Pro Builder

The Modular Homebuilding Bulletin esorum Mon, 03/06/2023 - 12:37 Modular, offsite, whatever you call it, the homebuilding method offers a solution to current leading industry problems: labor shortages and housing affordability. Modular companies across the globe are tackling ways to cut down on building costs, provide a viable solution to the shortage of talent/labor, and maintain housing affordability.

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