Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 17, 2022
What may lie ahead for construction wages on federal infrastructure projects, and how technology will help contractors stay agile and compliant.
The Constructor
MARCH 17, 2022
Perforated masonry is a masonry wall or panel constructed using solid bricks with gaps between adjacent brick units. These gaps are either filled.
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Job Order Contracting
MARCH 17, 2022
The first step in learning how to benefit from Job Order Contracting (JOC) is to understand the following facts: #1 Not all JOC Programs, “JOC Consultants”, JOC vendors are the same. #2 Paying a Percentage of JOC construction volume will always cost your organization more. #3 A full time “JOC consultant” should never be used as there is no need for the cost, and the practice distances the owner from the design-builder. and does little to build internal knowledge and capab
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 17, 2022
Streamlining Jobsite Strategies. Kathy Wells. Thu, 03/17/2022 - 05:00. Compared to other industries, construction hasn’t been quick to adopt new technologies for enhancing management processes. Paper-based processes have primarily remained as the go-to for managers carrying out their day-to-day operations. But when operating on razor-thin margins, it’s understandable why technological advancements get deprioritized, especially for small and midsized construction companies.
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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.
Jobsite with Procore
MARCH 17, 2022
Women have made significant strides in construction since the “boys’ club” days of the past, making their mark in the industry in myriad ways and smashing gender stereotypes along the way. Still, there remains much work to be done when it comes to representation. .
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Business Facilities
MARCH 17, 2022
In Oconee County, CurTec will invest $13M in its first U.S. manufacturing plant. In Lancaster County, U.S. Strapping Company will invest $34.6M and create 63 jobs.
PC Construction
MARCH 17, 2022
This Friday, UVM civil engineering alum and PC Project Manager Kaitlyn Evarts will join a panel of construction industry experts as part of The University of Vermont’s first Women and Non-Binary in STEM Conference. In. The post Evarts to Present at UVM’s First Women and Non-Binary in STEM Conference first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.
Business Facilities
MARCH 17, 2022
Mercedes-Benz celebrates the opening of its new Woodstock, AL EV battery factory, while Niagara Bottling plans a new $112 million investment in Opelika.
ENR Construction
MARCH 17, 2022
Contractors will not be immune to price increases associated with a March 8 presidential executive order banning imports of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas and coal, industry groups say. .
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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.
Jobsite with Procore
MARCH 17, 2022
Although the construction industry has largely bounced back from the darkest days of the pandemic, there remains significant challenges for everyone. Rather than surrendering to these challenges, specialty contractors are turning to construction technology to confront them head on, ensuring maximum efficiency, boosting productivity, and improving outcomes.
Pro Builder
MARCH 17, 2022
The Top 10 U.S. Metros With the Least Expensive New Construction. ldeakins. Thu, 03/17/2022 - 10:29. Buyers looking for newly built homes are migrating to affordable markets in the South and Midwest. . The price of a newly built home reached $423,000 in January, according to Realtor.com, but havens of lower-cost new construction in the Sun Belt and Midwest could offer affordability for some house hunters.
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 17, 2022
The donation to the American Red Cross will help support humanitarian relief efforts.
Pro Builder
MARCH 17, 2022
One Expert’s Solutions for a Frenzied U.S. Housing System. ldeakins. Thu, 03/17/2022 - 10:15. According to housing expert Jenny Shuetz, too many houses are built where they shouldn’t be, and not enough are constructed where demand is high. In her new book Fixer Upper: How to Repair America’s Broken Housing Systems , housing expert Jenny Shuetz explores the ramifications of harmful zoning laws, an affordability crisis, and a 6.8 million home shortage as well as possible solutions to get back on t
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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?
ENR Construction
MARCH 17, 2022
The contractor awarded $812 million in contracts to small and diverse businesses in 2021, it reports.
Pro Builder
MARCH 17, 2022
How the Housing Market Fared in February 2022. ldeakins. Thu, 03/17/2022 - 10:18. It’s been two years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the latest February 2022 market report reveals just how much the housing industry has changed. Inventory took another hard hit in February, dropping by 48% over a two year period and subsequently pushing housing prices up across the board, Zillow reports.
ENR Construction
MARCH 17, 2022
The contractor awarded $812 million in contracts to small and diverse businesses in 2021, it reports.
Pro Builder
MARCH 17, 2022
These 13 Housing Markets Could See Decelerating Prices. ldeakins. Thu, 03/17/2022 - 10:22. After consecutive price gains amid limited inventory, some markets are becoming too hot for buyers to handle. A CoreLogic market risk calculation for 385 metropolitan areas revealed just 13 markets with a high likelihood of home price deceleration in the next 12 months, Fortune reports.
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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.
ENR Construction
MARCH 17, 2022
The Dept. of Veterans Affairs has proposed a wide-ranging blueprint to revamp its sprawling network of hundreds of health care facilities and increase the number of VA hospitals.
Pro Builder
MARCH 17, 2022
Vacation Home Demand Falls to Lowest Level Since 2020. ldeakins. Thu, 03/17/2022 - 10:26. Rising mortgage rates are turning prospective buyers away from second home purchases after record high demand throughout the pandemic. After a surge in second home sales at the peak of the pandemic, demand for vacation homes fell sharply in February as mortgage-rate locks reached their lowest level since May 2020, according to Forbes.
ENR Construction
MARCH 17, 2022
The 20 projects recognized here are the result of a nearly yearlong effort by ENR editors and roughly 100 construction industry members who judged contest entries at various stages.
Pro Builder
MARCH 17, 2022
The Top 10 U.S. Metros With the Cheapest New Construction. ldeakins. Thu, 03/17/2022 - 10:29. Buyers looking for newly built homes are migrating to affordable markets in the South and Midwest. . The price of a newly built home reached $423,000 in January, according to Realtor.com, but havens of low-cost new construction in the Sun Belt and Midwest could offer affordability for some house hunters.
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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!
ENR Construction
MARCH 17, 2022
The Dept. of Veterans Affairs outlines a wide-ranging blueprint to revamp its sprawling network of hundreds of health care facilities and increase the number of VA hospitals.
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