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Sustainable Facilities Management Solutions

Job Order Contracting

Sustainable Facilities Management will require a fundamental change in mindset. Even though tools and services are readily available to consistently deliver quality, on time and on budget repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes, real property owners and facilities management professionals have yet to adopt system thinking. What is system thinking?

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How to survive and overcome inflation and rising construction costs

Lets Build

Arcadis recently released a report about international construction inflation and costs with some interesting findings: Construction companies in both developed and emerging economies are experiencing price increases of over 5%. Other than increasing material prices, workforce shortages are a significant driving factor which is likely to keep construction inflation at higher-than-normal levels.

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How multifamily developers are keeping the construction pipeline flowing

Construction Dive

Panelists at the NMHC Apartment Strategies Conference offered a glimpse at their 2023 strategies.

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Growing Your Construction Company Through Collaboration And Partnership

Contractor Bookkeeping

Operating and growing your construction business requires more than functional and skilled employees, but it's an excellent start. You need a steady stream of quality, paying clients to keep your company afloat. Likewise, deciding on an online marketing plan can be overwhelming for company owners like you who are looking for affordable ways to nurture consistent, sustainable growth.

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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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Philadelphia Gets $340M in EPA Loans for Water Infrastructure Projects

ENR Construction

The funding will support Philadelphia's 25-year water revitalization plan, which calls for lead service line replacement and upgrades to water treatment plants.

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ASCE, NOAA Sign Pact to Work Toward 'Climate-Ready' Future

ENR Construction

The American Society of Civil Engineers and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration signed a memorandum of understanding outlining plans to help ensure the nation’s infrastructure is designed to be more resilient and “climate-ready.

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Preconstruction Meeting: A Quick Guide to Success   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Everyone’s heard that classic carpenter’s motto “measure twice, cut once.” A preconstruction meeting is essentially a broad-scale, multi-team approach to that same concept. They ensure everyone is on the same page from the get-go, on topics as diverse as how change orders how the chain of communication will be handled on site. Unfortunately, construction project success is not a given.

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Chicago Contractor Faces $400K Penalty for Lead Violations

ENR Construction

A Chicago company faces a $400,000 penalty for alleged violations of federal Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting regulations known as the RRP rule.

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4 Ways Materials Financing Can Help You Recession-Proof Your Business

Levelset

Managing cash flow in the construction industry is difficult in any economy, but during a recession, specialty contractors face even more financial challenges than usual. During the Great Recession , more than 150,000 construction firms closed their doors, and 2 million construction workers lost their jobs. One of the most significant challenges during that time was the lack of financing for commercial construction companies.

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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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Design & Construction Week 2023 Draws Record-Breaking Turnout

Pro Builder

Design & Construction Week 2023 Draws Record-Breaking Turnout ldeakins Fri, 02/03/2023 - 10:07 Over 200,000 industry pros flocked to Las Vegas for the 10th annual Design & Construction Week The 10th annual Design and Construction Week (DCW) drew more than 200,000 housing and design professionals from across the globe to the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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Design & Construction Week’s 10th Anniversary Attracts Record-Breaking Attendance

Contractor Magazine

The combined KBIS/IBS/Hardware Show featured 1,800 exhibitors showcasing the latest products across about 1 million square feet of exhibit space.

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Young Adults Who Returned Home During the Pandemic Are Now Moving Out

Pro Builder

Young Adults Who Returned Home During the Pandemic Are Now Moving Out ldeakins Fri, 02/03/2023 - 10:10 Young adults are spreading their wings and going solo after moving back into their childhood homes throughout the pandemic Over the past two years, an elevated share of young adults moved back into their childhood homes to regroup and save money during a costly pandemic, but according to the National Association of Realtors, many are now moving out.

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ASCE, NOAA Sign Agreement to Work Toward a 'Climate-Ready' Future

ENR Construction

The American Society of Civil Engineers and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration signed a memorandum of understanding outlining plans to help ensure the nation’s infrastructure is designed to be more resilient and “climate-ready.

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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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These Popular Markets Are Expected to See the Biggest Inventory Gains in 2023

Pro Builder

These Popular Markets Are Expected to See the Biggest Inventory Gains in 2023 ldeakins Fri, 02/03/2023 - 10:14 After reaching all time lows over the past two years, inventory is on the rise in metros like Salt Lake City and Dallas Over the last 12 months, none of the nation’s 100 largest housing markets have favored homebuyers, but in a market correction, a few locations offer new benefits.

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California Transit Agencies Face Future Funding Uncertainty

ENR Construction

California's projected budget calls for $2 billion in cuts to transit agencies, creating uncertainty despite recent state and federal funding windfalls.

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Mortgage Rates Are Falling—Does That Mean the Housing Market Is Weakening?

Pro Builder

Mortgage Rates Are Falling—Does That Mean the Housing Market Is Weakening? ldeakins Fri, 02/03/2023 - 10:18 As inflation shows signs of cooling, mortgage rates are falling, but experts say it may be too soon to call it a recession After the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage skyrocketed to 7.37% in October, the U.S. housing market inched closer to a recession.

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7 Questions With NAHB's 2023 Chairman of the Board

Pro Builder

7 Questions With NAHB's 2023 Chairman of the Board rbinsacca Fri, 02/03/2023 - 11:52 Alicia Huey, a custom home builder and the 2023 NAHB chairman, outlines her goals for the coming year Rich Binsacca, Editorial Director Alicia Huey, a Birmingham, Ala.-based custom home builder and developer, became the 2023 Chairman of the Board for the National Association of Home Builders ( NAHB ) at the International Builders’ Show ( IBS ) in Las Vegas.

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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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7 Questions With NAHB's 2023 Chairman of the Board

Pro Builder

7 Questions With NAHB's 2023 Chairman of the Board rbinsacca Fri, 02/03/2023 - 11:52 Alicia Huey, a custom home builder and the 2023 NAHB Chairman, outlines her goals for the coming year. Rich Binsacca Alicia Huey, a Birmingham, Ala.-based custom home builder and developer, became the 2023 Chairman of the Board for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas.

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