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The Basics of Construction Accounting

Construction Business Owner

Promote to rotator No. Rotator Image. Status of webinar Featured. Construction-specific accounting methods and tools. Thu, 01/26/2023 - 12:00. 1 p.m. CST. When a contractor has decided it’s time to make the transition from standard accounting methods and tools to construction-specific accounting methods and tools, it’s best to begin by reviewing the fundamentals of construction accounting and the role it will play in the contractor’s business.

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AI The Future of Construction Safety

The Constructor

Construction safety is a critical concern in the construction industry, and its importance is only increasing due to the escalating complexity of projects and challenges. Unfortunately, traditional safety measures are no longer enough to keep workers and property safe in our increasingly tech-savvy world. This is why construction safety must evolve to meet current needs […].

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Robot Builds with Adobe, Straw and Limestone

Natural Building

The five men who created Terran Robotics believe their adobe construction process offers a viable and cost-effective solution to the soaring cost of owning a home. They make thick walls with a mixture of clay-rich mud, shredded straw and limestone slurry. Terra’s mission statement is: Turning dirt into affordable, sustainable, comfortable, beautiful homes.

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975 MW of Solar PV Projects Advance in South Africa

ENR Construction

Six private renewable energy developers have signed 20-year power-purchase agreements with South Africa's state-owned utility Eskom for 13 solar photovoltaic projects across the country.

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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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How Much Does It Cost to Buy a Home in the Largest U.S. Cities?

Pro Builder

How Much Does It Cost to Buy a Home in the Largest U.S. Cities? ldeakins. Thu, 12/22/2022 - 10:29. Qualifying for a mortgage in today's high-cost housing market requires more income than in years past, but some U.S. metros are more affordable than others. Rising interest rates and historically high home prices mean that qualifying for a mortgage in today’s red-hot real estate market requires a higher income than in years past, but the exact cost of buying a home varies drastically across the 50

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Construction Sector Jobs Up by More Than 200,000 Since November 2021

Pro Builder

Construction Sector Jobs Up by More Than 200,000 Since November 2021. ldeakins. Thu, 12/22/2022 - 10:37. Over 200,000 construction jobs have been added in the past year as the labor market continues its strong post-pandemic recovery. Construction sector jobs increased by 248,000 year-over-year in November, a 3.3% annual gain, the National Association of Home Builders reports.

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How To Make an Estimate For Construction In USA

Learn Civil Engineering

An estimate is a contract between you and your customer so It needs to be accurate, and it needs to be written. Your customers expect that they will get a clear idea of what they are paying for when they sign off on the contract. If the estimate does not accurately reflect the work, then […].

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As Mortgage Rates Rise, Existing-Home Sales Are Inching Toward Record Lows

Pro Builder

As Mortgage Rates Rise, Existing-Home Sales Are Inching Toward Record Lows. ldeakins. Thu, 12/22/2022 - 10:41. Rising interest rates are causing would-be buyers to back out of the for-sale market, and that waning demand is leaving homes on the market for nearly a week longer than a year ago. After four months of consecutive declines, housing inventory has fallen to 1.14 million, roughly 900,000 active listings below the lowest level of the four-decade average between 2 million and 2.5 million, H

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DOT Offers $9B in Grants for Northeast Corridor Passenger Rail Projects

ENR Construction

The passenger rail route between Boston and Washington D.C. is the busiest in the U.S. and continues to grow in ridership.

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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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Home Sales Are Slowing, but Prices Continue to Rise

Pro Builder

Home Sales Are Slowing, but Prices Continue to Rise. ldeakins. Thu, 12/22/2022 - 10:47. Home sales are slowing at an accelerated pace, but despite a dearth of buyer demand, home prices are still posting strong gains. The residential real estate market saw falling sales activity in November after months of similar declines, but despite growing hesitancy among would-be buyers, home prices are remaining resilient, according to the National Association of Realtors.

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GSA Allocates $300M to First Batch of Climate Act Projects

ENR Construction

Largest allocation is $100M for the upgrade and expansion of a border station in Arizona.

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GSA Allocates $300M to First Batch of Climate Act Projects

ENR Construction

Largest allocation is $100M for the upgrade and expansion of a border station in Arizona.

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WRDA Bill Sails Through Congress

ENR Construction

As the 117th Congress headed into its final days, infrastructure advocates scored another legislative victory with bipartisan congressional approval of a new Water Resources Development Act, or WRDA, authorizing $37.8 in federal funds for 30 new or modified U.S. Army Corps of Engineers storm protection, harbor dredging and other civil-works projects.

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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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Tech Firm CubicPV Plans to Build Largest U.S. Solar Wafer Plant

ENR Construction

The solar energy equipment manufacturer has not yet selected a location for its planned 10-GW plant.

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US Appeals Court Rejects FERC Approval of Conowingo Dam License

ENR Construction

A federal appeals court said FERC exceeded its authority by approving the 50-year renewal of the dam's license. .

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ENR New York Names Victor Body-Lawson 2023 Legacy Award Winner

ENR Construction

New York City architect and firm principal has boosted aesthetics in affordable housing design in a 50-year career.

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ENR New England Set to Publish 2022 Top Construction Starts

ENR Construction

The January print issue of ENR New England will include some of the top 2022 construction starts in the region.

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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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Mass. Tech Firm CubicPV Plans to Build Largest U.S. Solar Wafer Plant

ENR Construction

The solar energy equipment manufacturer has not yet selected a location for its planned 10-GW plant.

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