Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Are you considering hiring hi-rail crane operators to facilitate your upcoming project or task? While it’s undoubtedly a smart move to recruit specialized professionals, are you sure they meet the required qualifications necessary for safely operating a hi-rail crane? The risks associated with an uncertified operator can be severe. It ranges from personnel injuries to property damage.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

While New Homes See Fresh Competition, Older Houses Sit Unsold ldeakins Mon, 02/06/2023 - 10:40 Prospective buyers forging through a market correction are going toe-to-toe for newly constructed homes, while a growing supply of aging for-sale inventory remains largely untouched In a market correction, homes are taking longer to sell, bidding wars are drying up, and prices are beginning to fall from record highs, but that doesn’t necessarily mean now is the best time to buy.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Even though the Swedish contractor’s full-year profit dipped, it reported record backlog last year.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Cement surcharges and prices to ensure deliveries of materials such as concrete have jumped much faster than inflation in the area for more than a year. High demand, lower river water levels, a labor dispute and many other factors are contributing to unprecedented increases.

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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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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The Great Wolf Lodge project includes a 91,000-square-foot indoor waterpark.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The company will pursue aviation, healthcare and other work in the state.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

As rescue crews continue to dig out survivors from collapsed buildings in the wake of two severe earthquakes that rocked Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6, killing thousands, engineers' response efforts turn toward cataloguing and evaluating structures that failed or suffered significant damage.

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The Korte Company

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

As a kid, Curt Hortsmann was never a big fan of books – or the library for that matter. Too bad he grew up before Angela R. Kim’s reign as the local library’s director. For the last 20 years, she’s led the beloved Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library in Curt’s hometown. The building is named after Louis Latzer , a Highland icon often referred to as “the father of PET milk,” whose innovation brought countless jobs to the community.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

These 20 winners reflect the pinnacle of construction in the U.S. for fostering innovation, advancing a culture of safety and bettering their communities.

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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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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

NAHB Announces 2023 Best of IBS Awards Winners ldeakins Mon, 02/06/2023 - 10:22 The National Association of Home Builders revealed the most innovative products at the 2023 International Builders' Show during its annual Best of IBS Awards ceremony The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) 10th annual Best of IBS Awards ceremony was held on the final day of the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Backers of North Plains Connector say the 385-mile line from South Dakota to Montana would enable shared power and boosted system reliability for large U.S.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

After Wreaking Havoc on Rural Markets, Remote Workers Are Returning to the Office ldeakins Mon, 02/06/2023 - 10:26 Work-from-home professionals flocked to rural communities for a change of pace throughout the pandemic, but as many return to the office, they now leave behind a lack of affordably priced homes in these small towns Remote workers kicked off a mid-pandemic Great Migration that led to elevated housing demand in rural areas across the United States, but as employers push for profession

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Cement surcharges and the prices of ensuring materials such as concrete have been rising way faster than inflation in the Chicago area for more than a year. High demand, lower river water levels, a labor dispute and many other factors are contributing to the unprecedented price jumps.

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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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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Along With an Affordability Crisis, Buyers Face an Aging Housing Stock ldeakins Mon, 02/06/2023 - 10:35 Prospective buyers searching for new homes are instead finding a growing inventory of for-sale properties that are 40 years or older The U.S. owner-occupied housing stock has been aging at a rapid pace since the Great Recession due to a lack of new construction, and the upkeep required to maintain older homes is leading to a remodeling boom, NAHB Eye on Housing reports.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The AEC industry’s next generation of leaders are strengthening their areas of expertise both at the office and in the community.

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Construction Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The government’s response to the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in which 72 people died has at last been announced, and there has clearly been a considerable shift in approach to how to prevent another disaster and in who should pay. Levelling up secretary Michael Gove, the minister responsible for housing, has warned there will be “nowhere to hide” for developers who fail to “step up to” their responsibilities in funding his £2 billion repair scheme to cladding.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The Share of Millionaire Renters Is on the Rise ldeakins Mon, 02/06/2023 - 10:45 While some would-be house hunters are retreating into the rental market out of necessity, other high-income Americans are renting by choice Over the past several years, rental costs have surged nationwide, forcing some would-be homebuyers to consider renting instead. According to Forbes , even those who can afford a home purchase are opting to rent, sending the share of rental households across the U.S. to its high

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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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Stok

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

San Francisco (February 6, 2023) — Sustainability and high-performance building services provider Stok has published a new report to guide real estate and workplace professionals and business leaders in enhancing the employee experience and optimizing the value of office real estate. “ High-Performance Buildings and the Evolution of the Workplace: Insights for a People-First Approach ,” utilizes findings from a perception survey of industry leaders to offer clarity on where to focus investments

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Retired CEO of AGC Salt Lake City reflects on storied 42-year career.

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Brutalist architecture has had a profound impact on the way we design and shape our urban landscapes. Dating back to the 1950s and 1960s, this architecture school represented a radical departure from the minimalist designs of the previous generation. By exploring the history, defining the key elements, and examining some notable examples of Brutalist architecture, […] The post The Power of Brutalist Architecture appeared first on The Constructor.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Purchase of Asia-Pacific assets of Perth-based contractor Clough “guarantees the continuity" of firm projects and employment for 1,100 employees, says the Italy-based buyer.

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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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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Felines "frolic" with Portland branch projects via Photoshop.

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