Wed.Apr 13, 2022

article thumbnail

The Future is Now: Why Connected Construction is a Game Changer

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How the cloud and connected construction data is shaping the future of construction, leading to greater productivity, less work and higher profits.

article thumbnail

Hemp Rebars: Low-Cost Non-Corroding Reinforcement

The Constructor

A team of researchers from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), USA, has invented hemp-based rebar as an alternative to traditional steel.

Materials 223
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Hyundai Will Add First EVs To Alabama Production Lineup

Business Facilities

With a $300 million investment, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) will begin building electric vehicles and create 200 jobs at its Montgomery plant.

Alabama 105
article thumbnail

Lumber Prices Drop as Elevated Mortgage Rates Cool Housing Demand

Pro Builder

Lumber Prices Drop as Elevated Mortgage Rates Cool Housing Demand. ldeakins. Wed, 04/13/2022 - 10:30. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate crossed a crucial 5% threshold at the start of April, and prices for building materials like lumber are beginning to decline. Lumber prices dropped by over 6% on Tuesday, reaching $829 per 1,000 board feet following the latest rise in the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, which now rests at 5.14%, according to Insider.

Housing 98
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

5 Top Tips For Building A Successful Construction Career

Jobsite with Procore

Construction career paths vary from employer to employer. Some maintain detailed career advancement and training programs while others simply promote from whoever is available when a position opens up. That’s why, to a large degree, your ability to move up the ladder will depend on whom you work for, and how much value your company puts on its workforce plan, if it even has one.

More Trending

article thumbnail

LetsBuild will join Digital Construction Week (DCW) 2022

Lets Build

Digital construction week (DCW), the major UK event is taking place on 18-19 May 2022 and LetsBuild will be there! DCW is the leading annual UK event dedicated to digital construction, engineering, design, innovation, manufacturing, and operation. Join thousands of the brightest minds in digital construction to learn, innovate and connect in person.

article thumbnail

Dallas Fort Worth Airport to Use Digital Twin for Runway Operations, Maintenance

ENR Construction

Willow and Parsons Corp. have won a five-year contract from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to create and support a digital twin for the maintenance and operations of Runway 18R/36L and Terminal D, which were recently renovated as part of DFW’s airport-wide modernization.

article thumbnail

How Amenity Design Can Make or Break Residential Projects

Pro Builder

How Amenity Design Can Make or Break Residential Projects. ldeakins. Wed, 04/13/2022 - 10:36. Housing Design Matters offers tips for updating residential amenities to accommodate changing homeowner preferences. Amenity features for residential spaces can be a major selling point for incoming buyers and renters, but keeping them up to date is key, says Housing Design Matters.

article thumbnail

Construction Economics for April 18, 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.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

A Real Estate Bubble Could Spell Trouble for the Housing Market, but Is It a Likely Scenario?

Pro Builder

A Real Estate Bubble Could Spell Trouble for the Housing Market, but Is It a Likely Scenario? ldeakins. Wed, 04/13/2022 - 10:40. The most recent increase in the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has some experts fearful of a possible housing bubble. Here’s what that could mean for homebuyers. A record low supply of homes for sale is pushing prices to new highs, and as rising mortgage rates exacerbate a growing affordability crisis, experts are identifying possible warning signs of a housing bubble, CN

Housing 52
article thumbnail

Is the Obsession With Recordable Injury Rates a Deadly Safety Distraction?

ENR Construction

Total recordable injury rates have no connection to fatalities, according to recent study of the statistic, and the death of laborer Mason Mack Harris may be a tragic example.

Injury 69
article thumbnail

Metro Denver Drops to the 5th Least Affordable U.S. Market

Pro Builder

Metro Denver Drops to the 5th Least Affordable U.S. Market. ldeakins. Wed, 04/13/2022 - 10:45. Home prices are outpacing household incomes across metro Denver, leaving buyers with few options for affordable housing. Denver moved from the country’s eighth least affordable metro to the fifth in March after home sold prices rose 23% year-over-year to a staggering $564,990, over 6 times the median household income, The Denver Post reports.

Denver 52
article thumbnail

Court Orders Redo of Suit Against $246M NJ Gas Compressor Project

ENR Construction

Court tweak of enviro groups' claim against Tennessee Gas pipeline project comes as feds approve $6B Mountain Valley gas line's request for water crossing construction change.

NJ 69
article thumbnail

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?

article thumbnail

First Home Checklist 2022

CivilJungle

First home checklist 2022. Buying our dream house or first home is an exciting and special feeling for everyone. But we should take care while buying our home first time or always. Before buying a property or our home, we should make a checklist according to our needs. That checklist will help us to find our comfortable and perfect quality home. Following is the checklist according to the house structure and important basic components.

article thumbnail

Tornado Load Standard Advances Toward Inclusion in 2024 Model Building Code

ENR Construction

A proposal to incorporate the first U.S. guidance on tornado-resistant design into the model 2024 International Building Code passed the International Code Council’s structural committee by a vote of 14-0.

article thumbnail

Important Factors to Consider When Building a New Home

CivilJungle

Important Factors to Consider When Building a New Home. A home is a place where everyone spends most of the time of their life. So we need an ideal home according to our needs. After all, with all the tiring and stressful days of work, we want a place to relax and feel the comfort of home. So when we want to build a new home, we also have to consider all our needs related to home and comfort zone.

article thumbnail

US Offshore Wind Energy: Moving Power to the People

ENR Construction

New US clean energy capacity is developing from scores of giant wind turbines being built miles out to sea, but how will on-land transmission work?

US 74
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Realize your vision with Nudura ICFs

Pro Builder

Realize your vision with Nudura ICFs. kcichowicz. Wed, 04/13/2022 - 09:14. Whether you’re an architect, developer, or homeowner, Nudura is here to help you realize your dream structure with our innovative, sustainable, and superior ICF system that will also stand the test of time. Insulation. sponsored.

article thumbnail

Autonomous Equipment Startup Built Robotics Secures $64M Series C Round

ENR Construction

With the shortage of equipment operators seen in construction today, automation of heavy equipment is gaining ground among large contractors.

article thumbnail

Job Posting Struggles? 40 Tips to Streamline Your Job Posting Efforts

ExactHire - Construction

What’s the trouble with job posting? Sometimes, life can only be understood through an 80’s cult classic. Remember Gremlins? All those fiendish little imps devolved from a single sweet and cuddly creature. The role of HR is much like the movie…stay with me. An HR professional’s responsibilities once centered around advocating for employees in a corporate climate bent on profits.

Site 52
article thumbnail

US Offshore Wind: Moving Power to the People

ENR Construction

New energy capacity is developing from scores of giant wind turbines being built miles out to sea, but how will transmission work?

US 69
article thumbnail

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!

article thumbnail

Industry Leads for the Week of April 18, 2022

ENR Construction

Information derived from Industrial Reports, a market intelligence firm specializing in industrial construction.

article thumbnail

A Preview of ENR Mountain States’ 2022 Top Design Firms

ENR Construction

The complete, ranked top design firm lists will appear in the May/June issue of ENR Mountain States magazine.

Design 68
article thumbnail

Pulse: Project News for the Week of April 18, 2022

ENR Construction

Project news from Dodge Data & Analytics.

News 67
article thumbnail

EPA Says 5 Metro Areas Need 'Severe' Smog Status, Added Protections

ENR Construction

Proposed designations could mandate added pre-construction permitting for some types of projects

Metro 36
article thumbnail

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!