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2022 Trimble Viewpoint Construction Awards Open for Submissions

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Trimble Viewpoint Customers: Have a Cool Project, Applied Tech in Awesome Ways, or Achieved an Impressive HR Feat? Here’s Your Time to Shine!

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Marketing Industrialized Construction to Consumers

Pro Builder

Marketing Industrialized Construction to Consumers. ibush. Tue, 06/07/2022 - 05:00. If you build it off-site, will they come? Here’s how (and why) to target consumers with clear messaging about factory-built housing. Stacey Freed. From July 2019 through July 2020, Rise , a website for consumers and professionals that provides information about sustainable building practices and sells sustainable products, tapped into internet and social media conversations among consumers about off-site home con

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Understanding BIM in the UK Part 3: The role of Uniclass 2015 in achieving true standardisation

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The more detail throughout a project’s lifecycle, the better., but that doesn't mean the ISO 19650 naming convention is standardization perfected.

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The key to smart energy usage: Energy information and management

Construction Specifier

By Troy Hull, CEM, CMVP. Today, facility managers and building specifiers have more to consider when it comes to designing and managing facilities than ever before. They are managing evolving building occupancies as people navigate COVID-19 variants, new health and safety protocols, inflation, skyrocketing energy costs, labor shortages, and much more.

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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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Two New ACT Operations Land Tennessee 650 Jobs

Business Facilities

The new jobs will be created at locations in Bristol and Kingsport, the projects will join existing Advanced Call Center Technologies (ACT) facilities in Johnson City, TN.

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Raytheon Moving Global HQ To Northern Virginia

Business Facilities

Raytheon Technologies is relocating its global headquarters from Massachusetts to Arlington, Northern Virginia.

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Why fire sprinklers belong above suspended drop-out ceilings

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Ceilume. Ten reasons to stop poking holes in ceilings. By Ed Davis, Ben Carr, and Michael Chusid, RA, FCSI, CDT. A drop-out ceiling is, “a suspended ceiling system, which is installed below the [fire suppression] sprinklers, with listed translucent or opaque panels that are heat sensitive and fall from their setting when exposed to heat,” according to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems , §3.3.61.

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Ariz. Contractor Faces Big Fines Over Alleged Worker Pay Infractions

ENR Construction

A federal judge has ordered a plastering and stucco firm to rectify longstanding recordkeeping violations or face weekly coercive fines of up to $10,000.

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Home Purchases Heighten Consumer Spending

Pro Builder

Home Purchases Heighten Consumer Spending. ldeakins. Tue, 06/07/2022 - 10:50. A new home purchase is followed by additional spending on furniture, appliances, and renovations, and those costs can quickly add up. During the first year after closing on a newly-built single-family detached home, the typical buyer spends $9,250 more on average than a non-moving homeowner, Eye on Housing reports.

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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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Wisconsin Focuses on Smaller Communities With $35M in IIJA Road Projects

ENR Construction

Gov. Tony Evers and WisDOT said the money will go toward projects in communities with fewer than 50,000 people.

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Equity Wealth Soars to a Record High as Home Prices Keep Rising

Pro Builder

Equity Wealth Soars to a Record High as Home Prices Keep Rising. ldeakins. Tue, 06/07/2022 - 10:57. The total amount mortgage holders could pull out of their homes while still maintaining a 20% equity cushion rose by $1.2 trillion in the first quarter of 2022. Home prices are still climbing in the majority of regional housing markets, and as a result, the nation’s collective home equity just reached a new high, according to CNBC.

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CMAR Helps Texarkana Regional Airport Project Stay on Target

ENR Construction

This glulam airport project continues on schedule despite construction challenges and the economy.

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The Number of Open Construction Jobs Soared in April

Pro Builder

The Number of Open Construction Jobs Soared in April. ldeakins. Tue, 06/07/2022 - 11:49. Construction firms are actively working to recruit and retain skilled workers to keep up with elevated consumer demand. The number of open construction jobs rose to 449,000 unfilled positions in April, the highest number measured by NAHB in the history of its data series.

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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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One of Europe's Longest Suspension Bridges Takes Shape in Romania

ENR Construction

More than two-thirds of the 6,480-ft Br?ila Bridge has been raised. .

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Which Housing Markets Are Seeing the Most Deceleration?

Pro Builder

Which Housing Markets Are Seeing the Most Deceleration? ldeakins. Tue, 06/07/2022 - 11:54. A housing slowdown isn't affecting all regional markets equally. Here are the areas seeing the most significant deceleration. Over the past six months, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has risen from 3.11% to 5.09%, and by all measures, the Fed’s inflation control methods appear to be working.

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Otak Grows Its Multi-Disciplinary Expertise

ENR Construction

ENR Northwest's 2022 Design Firm of the Year, Otak, builds on environmental and civil expertise.

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The Housing Market Is Hot, but Is It Bubble Hot? Here’s What Experts Are Saying

Pro Builder

The Housing Market Is Hot, but Is It Bubble Hot? Here’s What Experts Are Saying. ldeakins. Tue, 06/07/2022 - 10:44. Home prices keep climbing across the U.S., but a heated market may not be indicative of a housing bubble. Home prices across the U.S. are still seeing record growth, but as the Federal Reserve cracks down on its aggressive approach to tame inflation, 60% of housing experts polled by Zillow don’t believe the housing market is in a bubble.

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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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California & Northwest People: June 2022

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals in California, Hawaii, Alaska, Oregon and Washington.

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JOC Program Policy

Job Order Contracting

The following JOC Program policy considerations are provided for general knowledge. I. Purpose. The use of Job Order Contracting (JOC), when properly designed and managed, provides a means for an organization to optimize the planning, procurement, and project delivery of repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction of buildings and other forms of physical infrastructure.

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Arcadis Rides California’s Construction Boom

ENR Construction

ENR California's 2022 Design Firm of the Year, Arcadis, targets new sectors to ensure growth.

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4 Must-Have Traits for a Successful BIM and VDC Career 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

There’s something special about being able to walk through a space fully understanding the design intent before anything is ever constructed. As someone with an architectural background, I gravitated towards BIM and VDC because I saw the value in helping teams visualize projects and solving problems (using technology) before they arise. . Today, BIM and VDC teams play a crucial role in multiple stages of the project lifecycle—from planning and design to construction and turnover.

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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 & Northwest Snapshot: June 2022

ENR Construction

Photographs chosen by our editors from submissions to ENR.com/california/photos.

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California & Northwest On the Scene: June 2022

ENR Construction

Reports from key industry events across the California & Northwest region.

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June 2022 City Scoop: San Diego

ENR Construction

Dodge offers data on projected 2022 construction starts in the San Diego area.

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June 2022 City Scoop: Seattle

ENR Construction

Dodge offers data on projected 2022 construction starts in the Seattle area.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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California & Northwest Industry News: June 2022

ENR Construction

Updates on projects and companies in the California & Northwest region.

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Los Angeles' 6th Street Viaduct Aims To Connect Communities

ENR Construction

A dramatic new bridge to replace a historical span nears completion.

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Prometheus 'Bio-cement' Touted as Portland Cement Sub

ENR Construction