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Introducing Our Brand New Vista and Spectrum User Summits!

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Have you heard the news? The Trimble Viewpoint User Summits are coming this June!

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Construction Lab Launched in Pittsburgh to Develop Labor and Building Innovation

Pro Builder

Construction Lab Launched in Pittsburgh to Develop Labor and Building Innovation. ldeakins. Wed, 05/04/2022 - 10:26. The Last Mile Lab seeks to create an inclusive pathway for workforce development while introducing new building techniques and opportunities for industry innovation. For the last two years, the building industry has been bogged down by supply chain disruptions, inflated materials prices, and construction delays, but for over a decade, persisting issues like labor shortages and bui

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4 Key Habits of Large, Successful Contractors

Levelset

Running a successful construction business takes a ton of knowledge, determination, and hard work. But why is it that some companies are able to grow and thrive while others stagnate or go out of business entirely? . Levelset’s recent 2022 Cash Flow & Payment Report revealed some key differences between large, successful contractors and smaller construction businesses.

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The Growing Integration Ecosystem of Autodesk Construction Cloud 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Autodesk Construction Cloud’s open and expansive ecosystem of integration partners offers customers the breadth, depth, and flexibility they need to connect key applications in their tech stack and automate workflows, making it easier to share insights and information across teams and tools, ultimately improving efficiency and collaboration. . Since the launch of Autodesk Construction Cloud , this ecosystem has continuously grown.

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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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Nestlé Professional USA Investing $7.5M In Missouri Expansion

Business Facilities

Nestlé Professional USA, the out-of-home division of Nestlé, will create more than 30 jobs with its Trenton, MO expansion project.

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Connecticut State Focus: Location Plus

Business Facilities

Connecticut is situated between two major metro areas. But the Nutmeg State offers much more than just a great location. .

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Information Delays Between You And The Field Could Be Hurting Your Projects

Jobsite with Procore

Performance is about doing the job right the first time, but nearly a third of all work is fixing items initially done incorrectly. Rework can have a devastating impact on productivity, profitability, and performance, accounting for between 2% and 20% of a project’s total cost.

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The Absent Home Features That All Homeowners Need

Pro Builder

The Absent Home Features That All Homeowners Need. ldeakins. Wed, 05/04/2022 - 10:30. From extra work space to designated pet rooms, these additions can keep the home organized, comfortable, and clutter-free. While unused home features can create an inconvenient waste of space in existing homes, many homeowners also find that their current living spaces could benefit from added favorable and functional amenities.

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Rinnai Opens New Griffin, GA Facility

Contractor Magazine

A new facility in Griffin, Georgia will produce more than 1200 RE Series tankless water heaters per day. A grand tour was provided.

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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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Year-Over-Year Rents Are Rising, But at a Slower Pace

Pro Builder

Year-Over-Year Rents Are Rising, But at a Slower Pace. ldeakins. Wed, 05/04/2022 - 10:34. Rental prices are up to new highs, but experts say they may finally be decelerating. . Rent growth is picking up steam after a winter slowdown, but prices are rising at a much slower pace than in 2021, the CalculatedRisk Newsletter reports. Year-over-year rent growth is up 16.3%, but nationwide rents have increased by just 2.5% in the first four months of 2022.

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Senate Panel Clears Water Resources Bill With $24.6B for Corps' Projects

ENR Construction

The committee cleared the new Water Resources Development Act, or WRDA, on May 4, by a 20-0 vote.

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Record Low 30% Of Americans Say Now Is a Good Time to Buy a Home

Pro Builder

Record Low 30% Of Americans Say Now Is a Good Time to Buy a Home. ldeakins. Wed, 05/04/2022 - 10:39. U.S. buyers unfazed by record home prices and tense bidding wars during the pandemic are lowering their expectations and holding off on home purchases two years later. . Just 30% of U.S. adults say that now is a good time to buy a house, a 23% decrease from 2021 and the first time homebuying sentiment has ever dipped below 50%, Gallup reports.

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Financially Distressed Designer EYP Group Seeks Bankruptcy Protection

ENR Construction

The company owes millions to creditors, including numerous staff and retirees.

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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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A Permaculture Garden Tour with David Holmgren

Natural Building

In this video you can visit Melliodora, the home of David Holmgren and Su Dennett in Victoria, Australia. David is the co-originator of the permaculture concept and this tour offers an insight into how he and Su have designed their home and gardens according to permaculture design principles. You can tour through the four zones that make up their 1-hectare property – vegetable gardens, fruit trees, geese, goats and chickens, a tiny house, and a “cool cupboard” in the kitchen.

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ENR Southeast's Top Contractors Ranking Will Shed Light on a Hectic 2021

ENR Construction

The Southeast Top Contractors ranking, to be published in June, will be based on firms' 2021 revenue from Southeast projects.

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How Rajat Buildtech is Leading the Way with Digital Adoption and Benefits

Autodesk Construction Cloud

A part of Rajat Group, Rajat Buildtech Pvt. Ltd was founded in 2005 with the vision of creating landmarks and contributing to the urban infrastructure development in the newly formed state of Chhattisgarh. Today, it is one of the most progressive and multi-faceted real estate and construction entities in the state. Their progressive status is backed up by their adoption of digital transformation.

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Financially Distressed Designer EYP Group Seeks Bankruptcy Protection

ENR Construction

The company owes millions to creditors, including numerous staff and retirees.

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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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Subsurface Issues Push Completion of Va. Express Lanes to Late 2023

ENR Construction

P3 project to extend lanes faces possible $100M cost rise.

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Subsurface Issues Push Completion of Va. Express Lanes Extension to Late 2023

ENR Construction

P3 project will be delayed a year to 2023, and cost will rise by about $100 million.

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