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Maine highway consultant says ‘opportunities are endless’ in construction

Construction Dive

Heather Groves tells women in the industry to develop a robust support network.

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Maximizing Productivity & Minimizing Costs: Building a Master Plan for Construction Project Data

Construction Business Owner

Promote to rotator No Rotator Image Status of webinar Featured Thu, 04/27/2023 - 12:00 1 p.m. CDT Construction companies have little to no control over the cost of materials or the state of the labor market. However, how you manage projects is entirely under your control. Bloated technology stacks and disconnected workflows create delays in projects and waste resources.

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4 Practices For Effective Data Visualization

Construction Marketing

Businesses, researchers, and those handling large amounts of data depend on data visualization as a crucial tool. It strives to showcase complex data in an understandable visual representation. With technological advancements, data visualization has surpassed traditional 2D graphs and charts. An example is using 3D step files , which offer a more comprehensive and realistic data view.

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Best Value Job Order Contracts – The Path to Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Maintenance

Job Order Contracting

Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Maintenance is possible through the implementation of robust, innovative Job Order Contracts. Create a strategic plan and use it as a guide Find the gaps in current JOC performance Improve value streams to meet the performance and adjust JOC Program accordingly Create new metrics to support new ways of thinking and acting Understand JOC administration costs Manage operations on a performance basis Improve and integrate Planning, Procurement, and Pro

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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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Everything You Need to Know About Cloud Based Construction Project Management Software

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Discover the features of leading cloud-based construction project management software. Get the questions to ask to ensure it fits your needs.

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Viewpoint Customer Portal – Your Window to Support & Knowledge Base

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Here's a glimpse into the Viewpoint Customer Portal, our one stop shop for product help and support at Trimble Viewpoint.

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$750K grant will help develop AI training games for construction pros

Construction Dive

Florida International University’s new program will ask users to talk through their decisions and recommend specific lessons based on the answers.

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Has the Housing Market Bottomed Out? Prices Rise for First Time in 7 Months

Pro Builder

Has the Housing Market Bottomed Out? Prices Rise for First Time in 7 Months ldeakins Wed, 04/12/2023 - 11:40 After months of price corrections in the nation's most popular housing markets, U.S. home prices posted a gradual increase in February, and homebuyer demand is on the rise, too After seven consecutive months of declines, the CoreLogic Home Price Index revealed a 0.8% rise in home prices from January to February and a 4.4% annual increase in U.S. home prices.

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Seven Key Steps to Help Achieve Sustainability Goals in Construction

Jobsite with Procore

As the world continues to grapple with the impacts of climate change, the construction industry is being called upon to play a critical role in mitigating its contribution to the problem. As a result, construction companies are increasingly moving away from environmentally damaging practices and toward more sustainable approaches.

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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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Falling Mortgage Rates Could Increase Home Sales by 200,000, Market Experts Say

Pro Builder

Falling Mortgage Rates Could Increase Home Sales by 200,000, Market Experts Say ldeakins Wed, 04/12/2023 - 10:42 A recent decline in mortgage rates could boost home sales nationwide by as much as 200,000, according to NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun The average rate for a 30-year, fixed home loan dropped to 6.28% last week from 6.73% during the first week of March, and according to Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, every half percentage point drop in mortga

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Egypt Issues Second Permit for $30B Nuclear Power Plant Work

ENR Construction

Russia's Rosatom began construction last year on country's first nuclear power plant after the first permit was issued.

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SEC Regulation: What to Expect & How to Prepare for Climate Rules

Stok

Last March, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new climate rules that would require registrants to report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate-related financial risks, among other metrics. Since the proposed rules were released, more than 14,000 comment letters have been submitted to the SEC, and companies have begun implementing the systems needed to support audited reporting.

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NAHB State and Local Issues Fund Accepting Applications

Pro Builder

NAHB State and Local Issues Fund Accepting Applications ibush Wed, 04/12/2023 - 10:25 Applications are due by May 15 and will provide financial assistance to help state and local HBAs deal with legislative, regulatory, or ballot issues that have national significance In its efforts to assist home builders’ associations (HBAs) involved in local advocacy efforts on issues affecting housing affordability, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is currently accepting applications from stat

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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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Watch: Trends in urban design for 2023, with James Corner Field Operations

BD+C

Watch: Trends in urban design for 2023, with James Corner Field Operations 0 dbarista Wed, 04/12/2023 - 11:48 Isabel Castilla, a Principal Designer with the landscape architecture firm James Corner Field Operations, discusses recent changes in clients' priorities about urban design, with a focus on her firm's recent projects. Cultural Facilities Education Facilities Higher Education Government Buildings Healthcare Facilities Mixed-Use Multifamily Housing Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landsc

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Renter Households Have Less Residual Income Than Ever Before

Pro Builder

Renter Households Have Less Residual Income Than Ever Before ldeakins Wed, 04/12/2023 - 11:32 Over the past several years, renter household incomes have fallen across the U.S. while rental costs have increased at a steady pace, leaving Americans with less money left over at the end of every month In 2021, the median U.S. renter household making less than $30,000 per year had just $380 left over each month after paying rent, and according to Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, that’s 22%

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Green House Color Schemes | Things To Know When Choosing Green Siding Colors | What About Landscaping For a Green Colored House | Best Green House Color Schemes

CivilJungle

Introduction of Green House Color Schemes Are you tired of looking for green color houses? Are you stressing over what green combination you should choose for your house? Are you looking for some green siding color suggestions? Then you don’t have to go anywhere for the answers of the above questions. Further in this article, all the above topics will be covered.

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Register Now for NAHB May 17 Virtual Townhall Meetings

Pro Builder

Register Now for NAHB May 17 Virtual Townhall Meetings ibush Wed, 04/12/2023 - 15:00 The virtual town halls provide an opportunity for National Association of Home Builders members and Home Builders Association leadership to provide feedback to NAHB leadership about emerging issues The National Association of Home Builders' senior officers will host a series of virtual townhall meetings on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

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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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EPA Proposes New Heavy-Truck Emissions Standards

ENR Construction

Rule would apply to dump trucks, but not off-highway equipment.

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The Evolving Regulation Environment

Contractor Magazine

CONTRACTOR speaks with Eric Truskoski, Vice President of Administration & Government Affairs for Bradford White Corp.

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Egypt Issues Second Construction Permit for $30B Nuclear Power Plant

ENR Construction

Russia-based Rosatom began work last year after the first permit was issued.

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Outdoor Living Takes Center Stage in These Multifunctional Spaces

Pro Builder

Outdoor Living Takes Center Stage in These Multifunctional Spaces ibush Wed, 04/12/2023 - 16:48 These well-designed outdoor living spaces serve multiple uses, increasing homeowner's enjoyment of the outdoors year round Larry W. Garnett, FAIBD, House Review Lead Designer Outdoor living spaces serve to expand a home’s interior. Designed to mimic the comfort of their indoor counterparts, they offer fresh air and sunshine during the day and a place to eat and relax in the evening.

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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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Egypt Issues Second Construction Permit for $30B Nuclear Power Plant Project

ENR Construction

Russia-based Rosatom began work last year after the first permit was issued.

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Which Housing Markets Are Seeing the Biggest Inventory Gains?

Pro Builder

Which Housing Markets Are Seeing the Biggest Inventory Gains? ldeakins Wed, 04/12/2023 - 11:48 Active inventory is on the rise in a few popular housing markets, but new listings are declining as spring sellers stay put Closed sales were down significantly year-over-year in March, but in some popular homebuying destinations active inventory posted double-digit year-over-year gains.

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$3.3B Atlantic City Development Moves Forward

ENR Construction

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Total Value of Region’s Top Projects Climbs Sharply

ENR Construction

ENR MidAtlantic’s Top Starts represent a $2-billion increase in work.

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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!