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How to Modernize, Collaborate & Deliver a Safer Construction Experience

Construction Business Owner

Promote to rotator No. Rotator Image. Status of webinar Featured. Taking advantage of the right technology tools to tackle today’s challenges. Tue, 11/08/2022 - 12:00. 12 p.m. CST. Discover the latest low-code application technology specifically designed to ensure a quicker, safer and more reliable on- and off-site experience for your teams and contractors.

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NFL's Tennessee Titans, Nashville Agree on $2.1B Stadium Deal

ENR Construction

The team hopes construction of the 1.7-million-sq-ft facility could begin as soon as next fall, with completion in time for the start of the 2026 football season.

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17 Alternatives to Common Building Materials

Levelset

If necessity is the mother of invention, consider scarcity and inflation the grandparents of throwing your hands in the air and saying “Well, what can I order?” In recent years, material shortages and volatile material prices slowed so many projects to a grinding halt. As a result, contractors and property owners are increasingly considering alternatives to traditional building materials.

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Two Construction Worker Deaths Confirmed on Philadelphia Bridge

ENR Construction

Skanska Koch project employees, whose names have not been disclosed, were struck by a train on a track supposed to be shut for repairs, officials say

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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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10 Different Types of Forklift Trucks – Features, Uses and Safety Checklist

Learn Civil Engineering

What is a forklift truck? Forklift trucks are one of the most adaptable vehicles for builders. Forklifts are essential on any construction site. They can lift huge things that humans cannot. They can be used in a warehouse or on a construction site. There is a vast range of types and styles of forklift trucks. […].

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Is a U.S. Housing Bubble About to Pop?

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Is a U.S. Housing Bubble About to Pop? ldeakins. Tue, 10/18/2022 - 10:16. As home prices fall from record highs, experts say that the U.S. may be in a housing bubble, and some believe that bubble is about to burst. After peaking to new highs this summer, home prices are beginning to fall as elevated mortgage rates whittle away at housing affordability and put a dent in homebuyer demand.

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Lafarge Agrees to Pay US $778M in Fines Over Islamic State Payments

ENR Construction

French cement producer pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to provide material support or resources to designated foreign terrorist organizations.

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Builder Interest in Off-Site Construction Is on the Rise Post-Pandemic

Pro Builder

Builder Interest in Off-Site Construction Is on the Rise Post-Pandemic. ldeakins. Tue, 10/18/2022 - 10:24. Disrupted supply chains and an ever-widening skilled labor shortage are motivating a growing number of builders to switch to off-site construction. Lingering supply chain issues, rising material costs, and an ongoing skilled labor shortage are pushing some builders to try out more innovative and cost-efficient building methods, one of which is off-site construction.

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Ex-Atlanta Watershed Commissioner Found Guilty in Bribery Scheme

ENR Construction

Prosecutors say Jo Ann Macrina accepted bribes from an Atlanta design, engineering and construction management contractor.

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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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What Are Scottish Brochs?

Natural Building

Traveling through Scotland you’ll eventually see some crumbling stone towers rising against the Highland peaks like ancient crag-top castles. These mysterious Iron Age monuments are known as brochs and they exist nowhere else in the world. These circular dry-walled structures a symbolic feature of the Scottish Highlands, but their purpose remains unknown.

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Construction Economics for October 24, 2022

ENR Construction

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.

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Good News for Home Builders: Market Activity Expected to Pick Back Up After Slowdown

Pro Builder

Good News for Home Builders: Market Activity Expected to Pick Back Up After Slowdown. ldeakins. Tue, 10/18/2022 - 10:34. Buyer demand is falling and home sales are slowing across the U.S., but that could soon change once the Federal Reserve starts its next easing cycle . Though new-home sales and single-family housing starts are expected to slow amid rising interest rates, Bill McBride predicts that market activity could soon pick back up following an interest rate-induced slowdown.

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ENR New England Names 2023 Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

The 2023 class of ENR New England’s Top Young Professionals includes design and construction leaders from across the region.

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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 Long Will a Housing Downturn Persist?

Pro Builder

How Long Will a Housing Downturn Persist? ldeakins. Tue, 10/18/2022 - 10:29. A housing correction is leading to price drops in some of the nation's hottest markets, but how long will it take for buyers and sellers to see an even playing field? A housing market downturn kickstarted by the Federal Reserve is already spurring major price corrections in markets such as Seattle and Las Vegas, and while experts predict the current market recession will spill over into 2023, buyers and sellers across t

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After SR 400 Sticker Shock, Georgia Sweetened Competitors' P3 Deal

ENR Construction

Three teams now are finalists for big Atlanta express lanes project.

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Projects Position Port NOLA for Global Trade Leadership

ENR Construction

Leader of the Port of New Orleans sees planned projects boosting the facility's ability to remain a leader in global trade.

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California County Rejects JE Dunn's Lone Bid for Jail Project

ENR Construction

Santa Clara County officials voted to seek a consultant for planning and community engagement and redesign.

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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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California County Rejects JE Dunn's Lone Bid For Jail Project

ENR Construction

Santa Clara County officials voted to seek a consultant for planning and community engagement and redesign.

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DOL Proposes Tougher Test for Independent Contractor Status

ENR Construction

Newly proposed rule would replace a Trump administration regulation.

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DOL Proposes Tougher Test for Independent-Contractor Status

ENR Construction

Proposal would replace Trump administration regulation.

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Florida Sen. Marco Rubio Seeks $33B in Hurricane Ian Recovery Aid

ENR Construction

Republican's request would fund $12B in Corps of Engineers repair and upgrade work, plus $10B for FEMA disaster recovery aid and $940M for EPA clean water grants to communities

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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!