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Looking at Affordability Through a New Lens

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Looking at Affordability Through a New Lens. cbroderick. Tue, 09/07/2021 - 10:08. Affordability indexes may take mortgage rates, income, and home prices into account, but it’s missing an important piece of the puzzle. Bill McBride, author of the finance and economics blog Calculated Risk, says future return is an important piece of data to factor into affordability.

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High-rise public school set for construction in Boston

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The Josiah Quincy Upper School (JQUS), a 650-student public school, is set to rise on a one-acre site in Boston’s dense Chinatown neighborhood. The six-story, 178,000-sf building will house grades 6 through 12. The HMFH-designed facility will feature healthy spaces that support student success and wellbeing. Among these spaces will be rooftop outdoor classrooms; learning spaces for music, art, and science; advanced art quality systems; a student-grown garden; and a variety of athletic and fitnes

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Top Trends in Digital Sales and Marketing Strategies

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Top Trends in Digital Sales and Marketing Strategies. ibush. Tue, 09/07/2021 - 16:51. How four home builders found success by aggressively implementing or augmenting a variety of digital sales and marketing tools and strategies. Eugene L Meyer. After 18 months of the coronavirus pandemic, home builders are emerging from a period fraught with challenges but also opportunities as they explore new ways to market and sell homes.

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What rugby can teach us about designing the workspace of the future

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In a 1986 Harvard Business Review article, “ The New New Product Development Game,” Hirotaka Takeuchi and Ikujiro Nonaka observed that in order to excel in a fast-paced market, companies should emphasize speed and flexibility in product development. They advocated shifting from a linear “ relay race” approach to an agile “rugby” approach in which multidisciplinary teams work together on a project from start to finish.

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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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Hot Market and Listing Tactics Make Identifying Home Values Difficult

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Hot Market and Listing Tactics Make Identifying Home Values Difficult. cbroderick. Tue, 09/07/2021 - 09:44. With nearly 40% of homes selling over asking, many buyers play guessing games with their bids. A family of two told The New York Times that they thought their offer of $850,000 for a $799,000 home in Berkeley, Calif. would suffice, but the property sold for a whopping $1.4 million.

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Hot Market and Listing Tactics Makes Identifying Home Values Difficult

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Hot Market and Listing Tactics Makes Identifying Home Values Difficult. cbroderick. Tue, 09/07/2021 - 09:44. With nearly 40% of homes selling over asking, many buyers play guessing games with their bids. A family of two told The New York Times that they thought their offer of $850,000 for a $799,000 home in Berkeley, Calif. would suffice, but the property sold for a whopping $1.4 million.

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Unique Floating Fire Station to Open on San Francisco Waterfront

ENR Construction

A floating fire station is nearing completion along San Francisco’s waterfront at Pier 22½ which will replace an existing fire station and fire boat berthing facility.

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Wallbox Chooses Texas For First U.S. Manufacturing Facility

Business Facilities

The electric vehicle charging solutions provider's new facility is anticipated to create approximately 250 direct jobs in Arlington by 2030. The post Wallbox Chooses Texas For First U.S. Manufacturing Facility appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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New AGC Virtual Learning Platform Brings Construction to Young Californians

ENR Construction

The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of California launches a free, online learning platform for young people interested in construction.

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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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Recent Federal Circuit Decision Highlights the Limitations of Discussions

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

In a typical bid protest, the protester argues that its proposal should have been evaluated more favorably or that its competitors should have received a less favorable evaluation. However, in a recent bid protest, the protester turned those arguments on their head, instead arguing that its proposal was so poor that the government owed the protester an opportunity to remedy its shortcomings.

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Chuck Petersheim

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Chuck Petersheim. Chuck Petersheim, the founder of Catskill Farms in Sullivan County, N.Y., has built homes for 20 years. His savvy insights emerge from a grassroots perspective built from close contact with a broad cross-section of small businesses, buyers and governments. From this unique vantage point, he is an authority on Hudson Valley/Catskills migration trends, real estate, home construction, financing and land use. mbeirne.

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Nonresidential Construction Loses 20,300 Jobs in August, Says ABC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry lost 3,000 jobs on net in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Despite the monthly setback, the industry has recovered 881,000 (79.2%) of the jobs lost during earlier stages of the pandemic. Nonresidential construction employment declined by 20,300 positions on net, with all three subcategories registering losses for the month.

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Builders Need to Influence Their Teams to Get the COVID-19 Vaccination

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Builders Need to Influence Their Teams to Get the COVID-19 Vaccination. mbeirne. Tue, 09/07/2021 - 16:57. Lumber prices have gone through the roof. Appliances are hard to find. Stain for floors, hot water heaters, electrical conduits, and PVC are scarce. Labor is non-existent. Just about everything we need to build and service a home is a disrupted mess because of COVID-19. . .

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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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Helix Electric Named 2021 ENR MidAtlantic Specialty Contractor of the Year

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ENR’s editors selected Helix Electric as the 2021 ENR MidAtlantic Specialty Contractor of the Year.

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Buyers 'Marching Into the Jaws of Destruction' Says Redfin CEO

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Buyers 'Marching Into the Jaws of Destruction' Says Redfin CEO. cbroderick. Tue, 09/07/2021 - 10:00. Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman says buyers are driven by affordability, and with the most affordable metros also being the ones most at-risk for climate change, buyers are “marching into the jaws of destruction.” In the west, wildfire season is longer and more intense, and hurricanes and floods are also worsening, according to scientists.

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ENR New England Announces Excellence in Safety Award Winners for 2021

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A safety expert from the region has selected ENR New England's 2021 Best Projects safety award winners.

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Coastal Construction Relies on Impact- and Wind-Resistant Composite Roofing

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Coastal Construction Relies on Impact- and Wind-Resistant Composite Roofing. kcichowicz. Tue, 09/07/2021 - 12:24. Case Study Image. The bull’s eye is on us. September is the most common month for hurricanes to make landfall. . Now that Ida has passed, are you ready for Hurricanes Mindy, Nicholas and Odette? If you build homes in the eastern half of the country, you know the keep-you-up-at-night concerns related to construction in hurricane-prone areas. .

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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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NRC Cites Vogtle Safety Violations as Georgia Power Projects Construction Delays

ENR Construction

The utility pushed back the respective in-service dates for Units 3 and 4 by several months.

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Wildfires, Droughts Not Dealbreakers for California Buyers

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Wildfires, Droughts Not Dealbreakers for California Buyers. cbroderick. Tue, 09/07/2021 - 09:37. Homeowner Jenny Hess says the great weather and calm environment are two of her favorite things about living in California—except when she’s worried about wildfires or running out of water. Hess fled New York City at the height of the pandemic last year to find solace in California, and although a wildfire nearly burned down her sister’s home a few months later, Hess decided to purchase a $2.295 mill

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Construction sheds 3,000 jobs in August

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This Spec Home Puts Wellness, Energy Efficiency on Display

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This Spec Home Puts Wellness, Energy Efficiency on Display. cbroderick. Tue, 09/07/2021 - 09:53. In response to rising construction costs and limited labor, some home builders have turned to constructing spec homes rather than pre-sales and/or custom built homes, says the National Association of Home Builders. This spec home, and 2020 Best in American Living Award winner, focuses on energy efficiency, smart technology, and health, three consumer interests that buyers are willing to pay extra for

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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!

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What is Perpend in brick masonry?

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A legacy of quality closet & storage products.

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A legacy of quality closet & storage products. kcichowicz. Tue, 09/07/2021 - 12:42. ClosetMaid designs, manufactures, and sells a comprehensive portfolio of wire and laminated shelving, containers, storage cabinets and other closet and home organization accessories. Our products are available from ClosetMaid Authorized Dealers near you.

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Thermo Fisher To Invest $100M In Tennessee Manufacturing Facility

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The new Wilson County, TN facility will manufacture single-use bioprocess containers used to produce biologics and vaccines, and ultimately create 1,400 jobs. The post Thermo Fisher To Invest $100M In Tennessee Manufacturing Facility appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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How Much Could You Save With Precise Estimates?

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How Much Could You Save With Precise Estimates? kcichowicz. Tue, 09/07/2021 - 09:28. You don’t have the time nor money to rely on guessing for your building material requirements. The Material Estimator enables you to determine what you need to get the job done including allowances. You can also use it to calculate material costs so you stay within budget without errors.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!