Fri.Sep 09, 2022

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Managing Supply Chain Disruptions in the Construction Industry

Construction Business Owner

Managing Supply Chain Disruptions in the Construction Industry. Strategies for overcoming snags & coming out on top. Greg Ragsdale. Fri, 09/09/2022 - 10:34. Seemingly relentless volatility and disruption — driven by so many unexpected circumstances (COVID-19, labor shortages, geopolitical conflicts, war) — have caused significant hardships for supply chains.

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Homebuilder CFOs Report Strong Q2 Gains Despite Inflationary Pressures

Pro Builder

Homebuilder CFOs Report Strong Q2 Gains Despite Inflationary Pressures. ldeakins. Fri, 09/09/2022 - 10:14. Homebuilder CFOs are facing persistent headwinds from inflated material and labor costs, lingering supply chain challenges, and a more hesitant consumer base. Homebuilder CFOs adjusted to a more cautious buyer pool in the second quarter of 2022 following the sixth consecutive month of declining home sales, CFO Dive reports.

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Ways To Get Rid Of Construction Accounting And Bookkeeping Confusions

Contractor Bookkeeping

Doing something different is hard. Do you feel like everyone else is the most brilliant person in the room, and you just don't get it? Getting into a rut and repeatedly doing the same things is easy. If those things work, then yes, continue to do them repeatedly. The problem is when something is not working, and you continue down the same path expecting a different result.

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Women at WIRC Podcast: Mollie Elkman

Pro Builder

Women at WIRC Podcast: Mollie Elkman. ldeakins. Fri, 09/09/2022 - 11:19. Mollie Elkman is the owner and president of Group Two, a full-service marketing partner for homebuilders. She is the author of the best selling children’s book, The House That She Built, published by NAHB BuilderBooks in collaboration with The Professional Women in Building Council and NAHB’s workforce development team.

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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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Michigan Infrastructure Project Supports Semiconductor Growth

Business Facilities

The Thomas Township infrastructure project will enable Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC) to invest up to $375 million and create 170 jobs. .

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3 Reasons Why Construction Innovation Is More Important Than Ever

ENR Construction

As sustainable construction mandates and the skilled labor shortage challenge the industry, innovation is more important than ever. Read the article to learn why.

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Market Activity Slows as Mortgage Rates Reach New High

Pro Builder

Market Activity Slows as Mortgage Rates Reach New High. ldeakins. Fri, 09/09/2022 - 10:20. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to a new high during Labor Day weekend, causing both buyers and sellers to step back from home sales. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 5.89% for the week ending September 8th, its highest level since November 2008, according to Redfin.

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How Automation is Transforming Construction

ENR Construction

Automation is transforming the way AEC professionals work. Learn about three ways to improve productivity, cost control, and safety with automation.

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Pending Home Sales Are Falling Through as Buyers Regain Bargaining Power

Pro Builder

Pending Home Sales Are Falling Through as Buyers Regain Bargaining Power. ldeakins. Fri, 09/09/2022 - 10:30. Sellers are being forced to adjust their expectations as buyers step back from the market and wait for price drops on available for-sale properties. The share of contract cancellations is on the rise as buyers continue to grapple with affordability challenges in the nation’s hottest housing markets, Zillow reports.

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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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MBTA Makes Progress on Orange Line Subway Repairs During Unprecedented Shutdown

ENR Construction

The MBTA is entering the home stretch with its Orange Line repair blitz, after having taking the unusual step of shutting down the Boston area's second-busiest subway line for a month in order to cram in years of needed work.

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Structure Your Company’s Compliance Checklist

Construction Business Owner

Structure Your Company’s Compliance Checklist. Follow these 4 steps to ensure employees follow procedures. Greg Ragsdale. Thu, 09/08/2022 - 12:40. Read BambooHR’s four-step checklist for ensuring that employees follow procedures in your business. . Category. Business Management. Promote to rotator No. Main Image. Sponsored by. Section In the Office.

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Boston Orange Line Repair Progresses During Unprecedented Shutdown

ENR Construction

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's work on second busiest subway work is two-thirds complete, after month long closure to cram in years of needed work and line set to open Sepy. 19.

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Applying lean construction to residential projects

Lets Build

The construction industry is notorious for creating waste—it was responsible for 62% of total waste in the UK in 2018. One of the most significant sources of waste in residential projects comes from rework or correcting mistakes that could have easily been avoided. But how can you minimise waste and avoid rework in residential construction? The problem: Waste in residential 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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Boston Subway Repair Progresses During Unprecedented Shutdown

ENR Construction

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's work on Orange Line, its second busiest, is two-thirds complete and set to open Sept. 19, after month-long closure to cram in years of needed work.

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Infographic: Top 5 EPC Challenges

ENR Construction

In addition to a complex operation model, EPCs are constantly faced with fresh challenges that can further complicate their projects. Having visibility into capabilities and commitments can help manage the challenges.

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Create the Cultural Shift Needed to Be a Construction Innovator

ENR Construction

Innovation is more than just a buzzword. Read on to learn how leading AEC firms use construction innovation to create competitive advantage.

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To Address the Construction Labor Shortage, Take Cues from the Military

ENR Construction

To say that the construction industry is facing a labor shortage is an understatement.

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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.