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How To Clean Brick Fireplace | How To Clean Soot Off Bricks | 5 Best Methods To Clean Brick Fireplace

Civiconcepts

After a couple of years, have you got soot stains on the side face of the brick fireplace? and on the hearth. which ruined the beauty of the cozy and … How To Clean Brick Fireplace | How To Clean Soot Off Bricks | 5 Best Methods To Clean Brick Fireplace Read More ».

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Autodesk Talks New Integrations, and an Unexpected Data Journey

ENR Construction

Autodesk explained the rational for it's new separate cloud services at its user conference, while a number of the company's technology partners unveil new integrations for their services.

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Five of the Best Reasons for a Commercial Building Renovation

Wolgast Corporation

Commercial Renovation to Stay Put. Whether you really like your building the way that it is, your location is part of your long-term plan, or financially speaking a new building is out of the question, these are all good reasons to stay where you are. However, I’d like to share with you a few of the best reasons to consider renovating your current faclity. 1) Improve traffic to your business – we have seen it time and again that renovating a commercial space peaks the interest of people in your

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New Listings Fall as Housing Starts Climb to Record High

Pro Builder

New Listings Fall as Housing Starts Climb to Record High. ldeakins. Tue, 10/11/2022 - 10:31. Buyers are finding a scarcity of new listings amid higher mortgage rates and slower home sales, but new-home construction will put pressure on home prices over the next several months. New listings were down 17% year-over-year last week, marking the thirteenth consecutive week of yearly declines, but even as listings fall, inventory is on the rise, says Bill McBride in the CalculatedRisk Newsletter.

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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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ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Jumps; Contractor Confidence Remains Steady

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Associated Builders and Contractors reports that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 9 months in September, according to an ABC member survey conducted Sept. 20-Oct. 5. The reading is 1.4 months higher than in Sept. 2021. View ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index tables for September. Backlog reached its highest level since May and is once again above the level observed at the start of the pandemic (8.9 months in February 2020).

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Skanska-Railroad JV Wins $200M NYC Subway Station Contract

ENR Construction

Project involves repairs to stations on the MTA's No. 7 Line between Queens and Manhattan's west side.

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Texas Home Builders Forced to Offer Discounts to Dump Inventory by Year End

Pro Builder

Texas Home Builders Forced to Offer Discounts to Dump Inventory by Year End. ldeakins. Tue, 10/11/2022 - 10:43. Soaring housing costs are forcing Texas home builders to slow production and offer concessions in order to sell completed homes. Texas home builders ramped up construction post-pandemic to boost housing supply in overpriced Lone Star housing markets, but as the cost of housing in cities like San Antonio rises up to an average of 39 percent, builders are slowing their operations and han

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Kiewit Set To Acquire Weeks Marine as Wholly Owned Unit, Chiefs Say

ENR Construction

In another key deal, designer WSP exits bidding for UK consultant RPS

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Integrated WRB Sheathing System Stands Strong at a Hillside Lakefront Property

Pro Builder

Integrated WRB Sheathing System Stands Strong at a Hillside Lakefront Property. kcichowicz. Tue, 10/11/2022 - 11:21. Case Study Image. What makes a perfect lakeside retreat? For some, it’s the soothing sound of water lapping at the shore. Others delight in the crisp air blowing inland that begs for afternoon napping. For Kory Klein, owner and COO of Scissortail Building Supply, it was a relaxing home away from home that would also hold strong against the shoreline elements so future generations

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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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Skanska-Railroad JV Wins $200M New York Subway Station Improvement Contract

ENR Construction

The project involves repairs to stations on the MTA's Flushing Line.

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Rethinking Construction Cost Data and Improving Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

Rethinking construction cost data is the first step towards improving repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes. First let’s discuss a few myths perpetuated by time, vendors, and poor education: #1. National average cost data can be used for estimating projects. Project costs throughout the United States can easily vary by 60% or more.

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FHWA Parcels Out $59.9B in IIJA Formula Funds

ENR Construction

Full IIA 2023 highway funding not yet locked in.

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Strategies for Prioritizing Amenities in Built-to-Rent Communities

Pro Builder

Strategies for Prioritizing Amenities in Built-to-Rent Communities. ibush. Tue, 10/11/2022 - 08:00. Research and return on investment reign when planning amenities for renters in built-to-rent communities. Ron Gonski. The rapidly growing built-to-rent (B2R) market continues to evolve—and when it comes to attracting potential tenants for this distinctive product, creating and marketing the right amenities can be a game changer.

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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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ENR MidAtlantic Announces 2023 Top Young Professionals Class

ENR Construction

The 2023 class of ENR MidAtlantic’s Top Young Professionals represents the best and brightest emerging design and construction leaders from across the region.

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The Demise of the Starter Home—Here’s Why They’re Being Replaced

Pro Builder

The Demise of the Starter Home—Here’s Why They’re Being Replaced. ldeakins. Tue, 10/11/2022 - 10:24. Rising land costs and shifting buyer preferences are forcing builders to replace entry level homes with larger, more expensive ones. Entry level buyers are finding a nationwide shortage of starter homes in a housing market characterized by soaring home prices and much larger residential construction projects.

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California & Northwest Industry News: October 2022

ENR Construction

Updates on projects and companies in the California and Northwest regions.

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As Remote Workers Return to the Suburbs, Experts Predict a Rise in New-Home Construction

Pro Builder

As Remote Workers Return to the Suburbs, Experts Predict a Rise in New-Home Construction. ldeakins. Tue, 10/11/2022 - 10:49. A growing number of city residents are switching to remote work full-time, and as many of them seek out additional living space in the suburbs, housing experts say new-construction projects are taking off. For the last two decades, housing construction has made sluggish progress across the U.S., hindered by the mid-2000s housing price collapse and the 2020 COVID-19 pandemi

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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.