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Are Your Construction Business Systems Future Proof?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How Australian and New Zealand contractors can build their own connected construction environments.

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Construction Cost Management = Transparency and Credibility

Job Order Contracting

Construction Cost Management = Transparency and Credibility. Is your construction cost estimate… Comprehensive? Well-documented? Credible? Unbiased? CORE PRINCIPLES. An estimate is no better than its basis. An estimate is a prediction and carries uncertainty. An estimate is a decision-making tool. Variations in an estimate can be found in the basis.

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5 Things You Need to Know About Career in Construction Management

The Constructor

Construction managers are responsible for overseeing the construction of buildings and other structures to ensure that projects proceed as per.

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NAHB and HUD Showcase Housing Innovations

Pro Builder

NAHB and HUD Showcase Housing Innovations. ibush. Thu, 06/02/2022 - 08:00. NAHB Policy Briefing | NAHB partners with HUD on Innovative Housing Showcase seeking solutions for housing affordability and resiliency; data show number of active homebuyers drops. National Association of Home Builders. The National Association of Home Builders’ ( NAHB ) efforts to find lasting solutions to the housing affordability crisis include educating policymakers and the public on new housing innovations and the

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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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Digital Technology is Construction's Route Out of Crisis

ENR Construction

Construction technology can lead our industry out of crisis and to better work practices. Bentley technology executive offers contractors a five-point plan to more efficiency.

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Viasat Expanding In ASU Research Park

Business Facilities

In Tempe, AZ, the satellite communications company will add 1,500 jobs at its second site in ASU Research Park.

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Construction Site Fall Protection Made Simple

Pro Builder

Construction Site Fall Protection Made Simple. rbinsacca. Thu, 06/02/2022 - 10:00. Do you want workers to take jobsite safety seriously? Then don’t overcomplicate it. John Koenig. Are you aware that a 200-pound worker wearing a safety harness and lifeline who free-falls 5 feet will generate 2,500 pounds of force on an anchor point? I mention it because on jobsites I see plenty of lifelines fastened to anchor points held in place by just a few nails or screws.

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Wachter Expanding Arkansas Technology Operations

Business Facilities

The technology solutions integrator's expansion project will create an additional 116 jobs in Lowell, AR.

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Desert Comfort: Innovative Measures Against the Elements

Pro Builder

Desert Comfort: Innovative Measures Against the Elements. ibush. Thu, 06/02/2022 - 07:00. The net-zero energy Desert Comfort Experience Home combines multiple solutions to protect the house from its extreme climate conditions. Andrew Hunt. A mix of structural, insulating, and weathertight innovations combine to create an extremely efficient thermal envelope for the Desert Comfort Experience Home , delivering energy efficiency and reliable indoor comfort in a harsh desert climate.

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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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Mich. Governor Directs 'Streamlined' Infrastructure Permitting

ENR Construction

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says state agencies must coordinate to avoid duplication during permit application review processes for large infrastructure projects.

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A Rustic Minnesota Log Home

Natural Building

When Pete Holmberg wanted a log house on some property in Minnesota he found a company that could build such a house with logs sourced from an old-growth forest of red pines planted in 1831, more than 120 years before the evergreen became the official state tree. “I was originally going to do milled logs, but then I saw this ad for Norway pine log homes that were hand-peeled, hand-scribed,” Pete said. “I had to pay extra.

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A Slowdown in Housing Demand Is Creating a Surfeit of Lumber Products

Pro Builder

A Slowdown in Housing Demand Is Creating a Surfeit of Lumber Products. ldeakins. Thu, 06/02/2022 - 10:48. Housing demand is cooling across the U.S., and as some builders pull back, a glut of lumber inventory is sending prices to post-pandemic lows. Lumper prices fell 7% on June 1 to a new 2022 low of $604.50 per thousand board feet, and prices could continue to drop if the market keeps cooling.

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All About of Laminate Vs Vinyl Flooring

CivilJungle

Laminate Vs Vinyl Flooring: Introduction. Now in the construction market of flooring two types of flooring are most popular, one is laminate flooring and another one is vinyl flooring. But these two types of flooring have some common types of advantages like easy self-installation, durability, and provide good economy, and good looks. But the uses of these two types of flooring depend on the demand and atmosphere, of the installation area, like if the customer demand variety in the flooring then

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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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NAHB Predicts Mild Recession in 2023

Pro Builder

NAHB Predicts Mild Recession in 2023. ldeakins. Thu, 06/02/2022 - 10:55. A housing market slowdown points toward affordability and opportunity for buyers in the long term, but its more immediate impact may cause a mild recession, according to NAHB. The Federal Reserve’s attempt to quell inflation by putting upward pressure on interest rates seems to be working, and while a slowdown could provide relief for prospective buyers, it may also point toward a 2023 recession.

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Michigan Governor Directs 'Streamlined' Infrastructure Permitting Process

ENR Construction

Michigan agencies must coordinate to avoid duplication during permit application review processes for large infrastructure projects.

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Homeownership Considered Highest Gauge of Prosperity by Majority of Americans

Pro Builder

Homeownership Considered Highest Gauge of Prosperity by Majority of Americans. ldeakins. Thu, 06/02/2022 - 11:21. Homeownership is still an integral facet of the American Dream for most Americans despite recent obstacles for many buyers. A recent survey conducted by market research firm YouGov revealed that roughly three-quarters of Americans consider homeownership a higher achievement than having a career, children, or a college education.

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US DOT Awards $368M in Rail Infrastructure Grants

ENR Construction

Grants to go for 46 projects in 32 states and District of Columbia.

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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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California Builders Are Unfazed by Statewide Drought

Pro Builder

California Builders Are Unfazed by Statewide Drought. ldeakins. Thu, 06/02/2022 - 11:28. California is struggling to navigate a severe drought, but that doesn't seem to be slowing the pace of new home construction. California officials have enacted strict regulations on water usage as the state battles another devastating drought, but that doesn’t mean a slowdown in construction is underway, according to the Los Angeles Times.

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Biden Administration Launches Building Code Modernization Effort

ENR Construction

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What is Benchmarking in Construction? (And How to Get It Right)

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Benchmarking is an important topic, but many people are still unclear about what it is. So, what is benchmarking in construction? To illustrate, let’s imagine this scenario. It’s the night before a big meeting at a new jobsite and you want to plan your commute to ensure you arrive on time. To help you achieve this goal of on-time arrival, you pull up Google Maps.