Fri.Feb 11, 2022

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Why the Real Star of Super Bowl LVI Is SoFi Stadium

Construction Business Owner

Why the Real Star of Super Bowl LVI Is SoFi Stadium. Kathy Wells. Fri, 02/11/2022 - 10:19. A joint venture from Turner and AECOM Hunt , the $5.5 billion SoFi Stadium is the most expensive ever built. There’s the 6,000-seat YouTube Theater, a 2.5-acre outdoor amphitheater and the stadium itself that can seat over 100,000. At 3.1 million square feet, it's the largest and the first "indoor-outdoor" stadium in the NFL.

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Reducing 3 Types of Construction Waste to Increase Home Builder Profit

Pro Builder

Reducing 3 Types of Construction Waste to Increase Home Builder Profit. ibush. Fri, 02/11/2022 - 10:13. In today’s economic climate, it’s vital for home builders to keep waste to a minimum so they can receive the highest profit on their homes. However, most builders struggle with understanding exactly where the waste is coming from and how to reduce it.

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Different Skill Sets Of A Construction Company's Financial Team

Contractor Bookkeeping

As your construction business grows, it's essential to have trusted financial professionals managing your books and providing strategic financial advice. After all, the busier you get, the more complex financial management becomes - and the less time you'll have to maintain your books and try to make sense of all the data. However, many construction business owners are not sure of the differences between a construction bookkeeper, a construction accountant, a financial planner, and a Certified P

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20 Roof Sheet Types | Types of Roof Sheets | Types of Roofing Sheet | Best Roofing Sheets For House

Civiconcepts

The roofing industries in the world have been in advancements over the years, with the growth of new roofing materials. We are witnessing the growing awareness we are witnessing the … 20 Roof Sheet Types | Types of Roof Sheets | Types of Roofing Sheet | Best Roofing Sheets For House Read More ».

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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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NAHB Reports Robust Turnout for the 2022 International Builders’ Show

Pro Builder

NAHB Reports Robust Turnout for the 2022 International Builders’ Show. ldeakins. Fri, 02/11/2022 - 09:51. The builders are back in town, and as another successful Design and Construction Week comes to an end, the home building industry appears to be making a strong post-pandemic recovery. The 2022 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) came to a close on February 10 after a successful in-person return to the annual event, NAHBNow reports.

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The 2022 Housing Market Is Heating Up—Could It Outpace the Year Before It?

Pro Builder

The 2022 Housing Market Is Heating Up—Could It Outpace the Year Before It? ldeakins. Fri, 02/11/2022 - 10:04. Homes are selling faster than ever, and as supply dwindles, buyers are going toe-to-toe in yet another heated housing market . Though weary and impatient buyers are hoping for a reprieve from record high price gains and waning inventory in the new year, the 2022 real estate market is starting off just as competitive as 2021?

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Alex Hango Earns National Design-Build Certification

PC Construction

PC is pleased to announce that Alex Hango, chief estimator and preconstruction leader for PC’s water and wastewater construction market, has successfully completed the Design-Build Institute of America’s comprehensive education and certification testing program. As. The post Alex Hango Earns National Design-Build Certification first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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Managing Accounts Receivable in QB: QuickBooks for Contractors

Levelset

The construction industry runs on credit. Contracts are almost never paid up front, so contractors provide labor, materials, and equipment on credit with their customers. As a result, every construction business records transactions to Accounts Receivable (A/R) until they actually receive payment. If your company uses QuickBooks – one of the most popular entry-level accounting platforms for contractors – you already have built-in tools that can help you manage, track, and report on their account

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Higher Mortgage Rates Could Slow Housing Ahead of Spring Buying Season

Pro Builder

Higher Mortgage Rates Could Slow Housing Ahead of Spring Buying Season. ldeakins. Fri, 02/11/2022 - 09:55. Rising mortgage rates are causing many Americans to either stretch their budgets or put off their home buying plans indefinitely. As the ten-year Treasury yield surpasses 2.0% and mortgage rates near 4%, economists are weighing the impact of Fed policy and looking ahead to a sales and house price growth slowdown, says Bill McBride in the CalculatedRisk Newsletter.

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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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Setting Up the Chart of Accounts: QuickBooks for Contractors

Levelset

Whenever you invoice a property owner, receive a check from a customer, or pay a material supplier, you need to categorize those transactions properly. The Chart of Accounts is the heart of every contractor’s accounting system , whether you’re using QuickBooks or any other construction accounting software. Because construction accounting is so unique, the default Chart of Accounts in QuickBooks won’t work for most contractors – you will need to add certain accounts in order to track financial pe

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Second Home Sales Remain Strong Into 2022 as Demand Rises Nearly 90% From Pre-Pandemic Levels

Pro Builder

Second Home Sales Remain Strong Into 2022 as Demand Rises Nearly 90% From Pre-Pandemic Levels. ldeakins. Fri, 02/11/2022 - 10:00. Many buyers are locking in their mortgages and pulling the trigger on vacation home sales ahead of surging mortgage rates in the coming months. As mortgage rates rise, demand for second homes reached its highest level in a year during the month of January, and demand for primary residences was also up 42% from pre-pandemic levels, Redfin reports.

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Robust Turnout for 2022 Builders' Show

Contractor Magazine

IBS attendance seen as a strong signal of strength in the building industry.

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Here Are the Cities With the Highest Inventory—and Those With the Lowest

Pro Builder

Here Are the Cities With the Highest Inventory—and Those With the Lowest. ldeakins. Fri, 02/11/2022 - 10:08. The hottest cities of 2021 are becoming the picked-over markets of 2022, but buyers are still finding rare availability in some regions. The spring homebuying season is just around the corner, but a record low supply of homes for sale could pose a serious obstacle for new house hunters flooding the market.

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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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Should Chinos Be Shorter Than Jeans?

Work Gearz

With a name derived from the Spanish word for “roasted”, from being just a part of the Philippine army’s attire to one of the comfiest and most popular pants of the 21 st century, chinos have indeed come a long way. What was originally made with a 100% cotton is not made with fabric blends and the roasted khaki color has gradually evolved into a huge palette of shades.

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What Is Pavement Marking | Types of Pavement Markings & Their Meanings

CivilJungle

What Is Pavement Marking? Pavement markings, along with road signs and signals, are part of the intelligence system for road users. Pavement markings direct drivers where to park their cars , alert them of impending dangers, and locate where conveying is allowed. The majority of the pavement markings are white or yellow in colour. Other colours are available, but white and yellow are the most common.

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