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Trimble Viewpoint Customers: Join The Network! It's Your Online Community

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The Network is our award-winning online community of almost 7,000 construction professionals who all use Trimble Viewpoint technology solutions.

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The hardest construction jobs to fill

Construction Dive

Some of the toughest positions to staff in 2023 are the most vital.

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Housing Market Shows First Signs of Normalizing in 2023—Here’s What That Means for Homebuyers

Pro Builder

Housing Market Shows First Signs of Normalizing in 2023—Here’s What That Means for Homebuyers. ldeakins. Thu, 01/12/2023 - 11:45. Sidelined buyers who have been waiting for price reductions and a boost in for-sale inventory may find opportunities for homeownership in 2023. For the past two years, the U.S. housing market has been largely characterized by frenzied home sales, soaring costs, and an ever-widening supply deficit, but according to MarketWatch, conditions seem to be improving.

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Strategies to Keep Your Restaurant Open during Construction

Wolgast Corporation

A restaurant owner may need to update their restaurant because it’s no longer functioning well, it’s required by their franchisor, or they are just seeking an updated look. Some owners believe that they have to shut down for a length of time and go without income, risking their staff leaving and being burdened by ongoing bills. There are several strategies that can be implemented to keep your restaurant serving customers while remodeling your dining room, bathrooms, checkout area, and even your

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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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Student-Loan Repayment Pause Helped Young Americans Become Homeowners

Pro Builder

Student-Loan Repayment Pause Helped Young Americans Become Homeowners. ldeakins. Thu, 01/12/2023 - 11:13. An ongoing student-loan payment pause is helping more young adults budget for homeownership. Student loan payments have been paused since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, and according to Realtor.com, that break from monthly repayments allowed Americans between 18 and 35 years of age to participate in the recent homebuying boom.

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Tesla eyes $776M expansion at Texas Gigafactory

Construction Dive

Plans for the 1.6 million-square-foot project were filed with the state on Jan. 9.

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Scope 3 GHG Emissions About More Than Suppliers

ENR Construction

Building owner organizations such as corporations should consider all factors in reducing their scope 3 carbon emissions, not just rely on their suppliers' own calculations.

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Phoenix-area project engineer says ‘no two days are alike’ in construction

Construction Dive

MFRG-ICON’s Kathy Gilmore has worked on a range of projects including institutional, museums and affordable housing.

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QCells Will Spend $2.5B on Georgia Solar Plant Supply Chain Projects

ENR Construction

The solar equipment manufacturer envisiions 8.4 GW of capacity in building one new solar component plant and expanding an existing panel plant, both in Georgia.

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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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DPR Construction appoints new CFO

Construction Dive

Angela Floyd took on the role at the beginning of the year.

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RFQ for $16B NY-NJ Rail Tunnel Delivery Partner Draws Contenders

ENR Construction

Gateway Development Commission and Amtrak say 80 companies have signed up for an information meeting on the megaproject RFQ process.

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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What HR needs to know

Construction Dive

Pregnancy accommodations will be mandatory in June, but regulations could be a year away.

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Listening To Construction Workers Raises All 'Gangs' Higher

ENR Construction

At a time when an aggressor is bombing cities to rubble, the construction of new buildings is a potent symbol of peace and commerce.

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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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Brian Gaudio Is Introducing Modular to a New Labor Force

Pro Builder

Brian Gaudio Is Introducing Modular to a New Labor Force. ibush. Thu, 01/12/2023 - 19:50. Lack of research and proper worker training is slowing the advancement of modular construction methods as an alternative way to build homes. The Last Mile Lab, in Pittsburgh, aims to change that. Layne Deakins, Associate Editor. Brian Gaudio. Co-founder, CEO. Module Housing As home builders take more creative approaches to new-home construction to bypass labor shortages and supply chain roadblocks, Brian Ga

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Step-by-Step Guide: How to Decorate a Bedroom for a Relaxing Sanctuary

Learn Civil Engineering

Decorating a bedroom can be a challenging task, but with the right approach, it can be done perfectly. One of the most important things to consider when decorating a bedroom is creating a cozy and homely atmosphere. There are many different ideas to decorate a bedroom, whether you prefer a traditional or modern style. In […].

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These Three Women Are Finding Solutions to Combat Discrimination Against Black Homeowners

Pro Builder

These Three Women Are Finding Solutions to Combat Discrimination Against Black Homeowners. ldeakins. Thu, 01/12/2023 - 11:18. The home appraisal industry is plagued by a lack of diversity, and that misrepresentation has led to decades of racial discrimination and a widening affordability gap which these three female appraisers are working to resolve.

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Obituary: Former ASCE President Bill Henry, 84, Got Tough on Industry Bad Behavior

ENR Construction

Executive who died in November, led pan-industry push to create an historic charter that compels members to report bribery, fraud and kickbacks on projects and was named an ENR Newsmaker in 2006.

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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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Why Charlotte Could Be the Hottest Housing Market of 2023

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Why Charlotte Could Be the Hottest Housing Market of 2023. ldeakins. Thu, 01/12/2023 - 11:25. With strong home value appreciation and a healthy inventory of for-sale housing, Charlotte, N.C., is on a fast track for growth in the year ahead. The U.S. housing market is expected to continue cooling throughout 2023 as rising mortgage rates further dampen buyer demand and lead to slower sales in once popular markets, but according to Zillow, some housing destinations are better prepared to weather a

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Former ASCE President Bill Henry, 84, Who Pushed Tough Ethics Mandate, Dies

ENR Construction

Executive who worked to engage 90 other global groups to create an historic charter that compels members to report bribery, fraud and kickbacks on projects, was named an ENR Newsmaker in 2006.

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First-Time Buyers Burdened by Lack of Entry-Level Inventory

Pro Builder

First-Time Buyers Burdened by Lack of Entry-Level Inventory. ldeakins. Thu, 01/12/2023 - 11:29. For the past two years, first-time buyers have battled a housing affordability crisis paired with a growing shortage of cost-friendly starter homes. While Americans of all economic backgrounds are struggling to navigate an affordability crisis perpetuated by fast-rising home prices, high inflation, and elevated borrowing costs, first-time buyers are at perhaps the greatest disadvantage, Insider report

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Industry Leads for the Week of January 16, 2023

ENR Construction

Information derived from Industrial Reports, a market intelligence specializing in industrial construction and equipment leads.

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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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Autodesk Build Facilitates Collaboration on Complex and Multi-disciplinary Projects for Bouygues

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Bouygues Energies & Services (Bouygues E&S) is a global leader in energy, digital and industrial transformation. With the expertise of more than 12,500 employees and the combined strength of a major group operating across a diverse range of sectors including critical environments, the company provides engineering excellence and services through distinctive design, build, maintenance and operation of infrastructure, buildings and industrial facilities.

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New Chairman Graves Takes Central House Role on Infrastructure

ENR Construction

Veteran Missouri lawmaker Sam Graves takes the transportation and Infrastructure panel gavel.

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Celebrating a Career Dedicated to Safety

PC Construction

We are so proud to recognize and celebrate PC employee-owner Brian Chaffee for his tremendous commitment to safety. Throughout Brian’s 40-year career with PC (and going strong!), he has served as a role model, always leading with safety at the forefront of his work. We are excited to announce that Brian is the first PC employee to work 70,000 hours without a single safety incident.

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New Chairman Graves Takes Central House Role on Infrastructure

ENR Construction

Veteran lawmaker takes transportation and Infrastructure panel gavel.

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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!

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Pulse: Project News for the Week of January 16, 2023

ENR Construction

Project news from Dodge Data & Analytics.

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