The Constructor

APRIL 3, 2023

Regarding building and construction, it is essential to understand the differences between the two most common types of Sand – M sand and river sand. Both have unique properties that make them ideal for different uses. In this article, we explore the differences between M sand and river sand in detail, including the advantages and […] The post Exploring the Difference in M Sand and River Sand appeared first on The Constructor.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 3, 2023

With the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, construction is uniquely poised to improve diversity in its workforce, according to two experts on women’s equity in employment.

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BD+C

APRIL 3, 2023

Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 122: Architecture and Artificial Intelligence dbarista Mon, 04/03/2023 - 11:19 Even though artificial intelligence can conceptually trace its roots back to the 1950s, the reality is AI and machine learning went mainstream not too long ago. As recently as November 2022, anyone with a computer and Internet access can dip their toes in the AI waters for not much more than the time needed to understand how to make it work.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 3, 2023

Why the construction industry is taking steps to create awareness about mental health and its impact.

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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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Pro Builder

APRIL 3, 2023

Pro Builder 2023 Forty Under 40 Nomination Form ibush Mon, 04/03/2023 - 11:01 Help us recognize the rising stars, innovators, and game-changers in the housing industry! Do you know a rising star in the home building industry? If so, nominate them for Pro Builder ’s Forty Under 40 awards program ! Each year Pro Builder honors 40 of housing's young leaders.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 3, 2023

Home Prices Rose in February for the First Time in 7 Months ldeakins Mon, 04/03/2023 - 11:34 A slight dip in mortgage rates led to stronger homebuying activity at the start of 2023, and that elevated demand is sending home prices higher After months of steady declines, home prices jumped in February, posting a 0.16% gain, according to CNBC. That uptick is the strongest one-month increase since May 2022, but home prices remain 2.6% below their peak last June.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 3, 2023

Northland Village Mall in Calgary, Alberta, will be converted into an open-air shopping center and 229-unit multifamily development.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 3, 2023

Webinar on Demand: The New American Home 2023, High-Performance Features ibush Mon, 04/03/2023 - 18:30 In the second of two webinars about The New American Home 2023, we explore how the luxury home is also a model of resource efficiency, from next-level energy and water savings to indoor air quality and materials use. You'll learn about how the design-build team collaborated with green building experts to achieve Emerald-level National Green Building Standard certification for the home by integr

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Construction Dive

APRIL 3, 2023

The project, which includes a terminal expansion and parking improvements, is set to start in the fall.

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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

APRIL 3, 2023

These Are the Cities Seeing the Biggest Boosts in Housing Inventory ldeakins Mon, 04/03/2023 - 10:53 For-sale housing inventory is rising the fastest in these Western metro areas. A series of interest rate hikes kickstarted by the Federal Reserve has led to a decline in homebuying activity nationwide and, subsequently, a higher supply of untouched for-sale inventory.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 3, 2023

The 12-story multi-use Eleven50 Eastlake project is slated to wrap this year.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 3, 2023

Why Some Americans Are Waiting Until After Retirement to Buy Their First Homes ldeakins Mon, 04/03/2023 - 11:08 First-time homebuyers in America have never been older. That's due, in large part, to a widening affordability crisis hurting aging, low-income renters First-time homebuyers in America are older than ever before, especially as competing buyers with all-cash offers make it difficult for older, low-income renters to save up enough money to buy a home.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 3, 2023

Construction at JFK International Airport was stopped following a trench collapse that killed two construction workers.

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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

APRIL 3, 2023

These Are the Cities Seeing the Biggest Boosts in Housing Inventory ldeakins Mon, 04/03/2023 - 10:53 For-sale housing inventory is rising the fastest in these Western metro areas. A series of interest rate hikes kickstarted by the Federal Reserve has led to a decline in homebuying activity nationwide, and subsequently, a higher supply of untouched for-sale inventory.

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Construction Today

APRIL 3, 2023

Through a combination of industry-leading software, expertise, and innovation, Bentley and WSB’s digital construction management initiative is helping to shape the way infrastructure projects are delivered. WSB has launched a new digital construction management solution and advisory service, based on Bentley’s Synchro to help the civil infrastructure market overcome challenges of adopting model.

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Jobsite with Procore

APRIL 3, 2023

The construction industry has shifted its focus from certainty to clarity in the wake of the pandemic. Guaranteeing certainty for arrival times of materials, for example, has evolved to providing enhanced clarity into their supply chain path and progress.

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Construction Today

APRIL 3, 2023

The rapid growth of the electric vehicle market has brought the HOCHTIEF Group several mega contracts. A contract was awarded to one of HOCHTIEF’s US subsidiaries, Turner Construction Company (Turner), to build an initial phase of a four-billion-dollar building program for a battery factory in De Soto, Kansas. Together with a joint venture partner, Turner will build a manufacturing facility for.

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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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Pro Builder

APRIL 3, 2023

A Housing Correction Is Losing Steam—Here’s Where Experts Say Home Prices Could Go From Here ldeakins Mon, 04/03/2023 - 11:15 After falling in the majority of the nation's largest housing markets during the second half of 2022, home prices rebound ahead of a busier spring season In the second half of 2022, a housing correction picked up speed in Western markets such as Seattle and Phoenix, where home prices fell 10.4% and 16.3%, respectively, from their peak.

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Construction Today

APRIL 3, 2023

National non-residential construction spending increased by 0.3 percent in January, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data published by the US Census Bureau, which translates to a 968.7 billion dollar spend for the month. Across the board, spending was down monthly in seven of the 16 non-residential subcategories.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 3, 2023

How to Optimize Your Plan Portfolio and Gain an Edge on the Competition, Part 1 ibush Mon, 04/03/2023 - 13:45 To stay ahead of the competition, simply value engineering your homes is not enough. Adopt a performance-based mindset To help home builders maintain a competitive advantage in today’s market, they need to manage the costs associated with building their homes without reducing the consumer appeal of their product.

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Construction Law

APRIL 3, 2023

Rarely has the need for speed in increasing investment in the UK’s infrastructure been more evident, but prevarication and delay seems to be the order of the day. That is the clear message from the latest review of infrastructure progress – or the lack of it – made by government in the past year from its independent adviser the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC).

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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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Pro Builder

APRIL 3, 2023

Why Some Americans Are Waiting Until After Retirement to Buy Their First Homes ldeakins Mon, 04/03/2023 - 11:08 First-time homebuyers in America have never been older, and that's due, in large part, to a widening affordability crisis hurting aging, low-income renters First-time homebuyers in America are older than ever before, especially as competing buyers with all-cash offers make it difficult for older, low-income renters to save enough for a home.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 3, 2023

Fundamental research at MIT is the first step toward commercialization of a simple additive to a concrete mix.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 3, 2023

A Housing Correction Is Losing Steam—Here’s Where Experts Say Home Prices Could Go From Here ldeakins Mon, 04/03/2023 - 11:15 After falling in the majority of the nation's largest housing markets in the second half of 2022, home prices are rebounding ahead of a busier spring season In the second half of 2022, a housing correction sped up in Western markets like Seattle and Phoenix, where home prices fell 10.4% and 16.3%, respectively, from their peak, but as the housing market moves into a typic

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NH Construction Law

APRIL 3, 2023

As I write this on the centennial of the New Hampshire Supreme Court’s decision in Osgood Construction Co. v. Claremont , 81 N.H. 29 (1923), it remains one of the most interesting contract decisions I have yet encountered. (Coincidentally the losing defendant, Town of Claremont, was represented by a prior iteration of my law firm – which of course has nothing to do with my musings today!

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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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Pro Builder

APRIL 3, 2023

National Strength. Local Touch. kcichowicz Mon, 04/03/2023 - 11:50 StoneWorks is the only national brand of manufactured stone veneer to offer product with regionalized character alongside full installation services to builders.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 3, 2023

The two contracts will significantly boost the El Paso Water Utilities' production of water for both drinking and irrigation purposes, helping it meet the demands of the rapidly growing desert city.

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Contractor Magazine

APRIL 3, 2023

Private nonresidential spending was up 0.7%, while public nonresidential construction spending was down 0.2% in February.

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