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5 Construction Workflows You Can Do Better in 2022

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Learn how your construction organization can simplify these 5 workflows with the help of connected construction technology.

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4 Tips For Choosing The Right HVAC Contractor

Construction Marketing

Typically, your HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system plays a crucial role in providing better indoor air quality around your home. But, like other appliances and equipment in your dwelling, your air conditioning unit will deteriorate over time. You’d probably require maintenance, repair, or replacement when this happens. However, unless you’re an expert in the HVAC industry, you need a contractor to handle your heating and air conditioning needs.

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4 Data Privacy Week 2022 Takeaways for Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As we celebrate Data Privacy Week 2022, here are some data privacy best practices contractors should be thinking about.

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10 Most Exciting Innovations Happening in the Construction Industry

The Constructor

For those paying close attention to the construction industry, 2021 has been a major year for innovation. In this article, we wrap up the biggest.

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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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Covid-Inspired Wellness Design Trends Take Over Kitchen Remodels

Pro Builder

Covid-Inspired Wellness Design Trends Take Over Kitchen Remodels. ldeakins. Wed, 01/19/2022 - 10:15. No amount of storage space is ever enough, according to homeowners who are revamping their kitchen pantries post-pandemic. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, more homeowners switched to bulk shopping to reduce trips to the grocery store, a trend which highlighted the need for larger, more functional kitchen spaces.

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Home Buyers Drive Up Mortgage Demand Ahead of More Expected Gains in the Spring

Pro Builder

Home Buyers Drive Up Mortgage Demand Ahead of More Expected Gains in the Spring. ldeakins. Wed, 01/19/2022 - 10:12. Mortgage rates are at their highest levels since March 2020, and more gains could price some buyers out of the housing market altogether. Mortgage rates are steadily rising, and as a result, applications to refinance a home loan dropped 49% year-over-year for the week of January 10, according to CNBC.

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What is Concrete Spalling? – Causes, Effects & Repair

Civil Lead

What is Concrete Spalling? Spall means break (concrete, rock, stone, or ore) into small sections. Spalling of concrete or Concrete Spalling is. Read more.

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How AI predicts risk to improve construction outcomes

ENR Construction

Take an inside look at practical applications of AI in construction that generate predictive intelligence to empower proactive and informed decision-making.

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Buyers Turn to Technology for Post-Pandemic House Hunting

Pro Builder

Buyers Turn to Technology for Post-Pandemic House Hunting. ldeakins. Wed, 01/19/2022 - 10:08. More than ever before, prospective buyers are narrowing their home searches by participating in virtual tours. Home buyers who successfully purchased a home in 2021 viewed an average of eight homes before making a purchase, the lowest number reported since the National Association of Realtors began tracking homes viewed in 1987.

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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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Justice Dept. Defends Federal Contractor Vaccine Order to Atlanta Appeals Court

ENR Construction

In Jan.18 filing, attorneys argue the mandate is legal under US procurement law that allows government action to insure "economical and efficient" contracting, but Cincinnati appeals court panel rejected that argument in Jan. 5 ruling, despite strong dissent from its Chief Justice.

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Chief Buildings Bringing Over 100 Jobs To South Carolina

Business Facilities

Metal building system maker Chief Buildings will invest $22 million to establish a manufacturing operation in Lancaster County, SC. The post Chief Buildings Bringing Over 100 Jobs To South Carolina appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Protect project

ENR Construction

Your project work is powered by collaboration, and your risk processes should be, too. Register for this webcast, part of a series on the Oracle Smart Construction Platform, where we’ll explore how you can enable everyone on a project – owner, general contractor, trades, and others – to help manage risk through a common, centralized approach. This enables greater visibility, deeper insights, and smarter decisions.

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How Cable Protectors Can Improve Safety

Learn Civil Engineering

Cable protectors are a great way to hide that unsightly mess of cables snaking through your floor or wall, and they can also improve safety. They can be used at home or in the office, at events and festivals, or for industrial uses. Cable protectors have quite a few benefits and they are a cost-efficient […].

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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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DOJ Defends Federal Contractor Vaccine Order to Atlanta Appeals Court

ENR Construction

Attorneys tell court in Jan. 18 brief that mandate is legal under US procurement law to insure "economical and efficient" contracting, but Cincinnati appeals court panel rejected argument in Jan. 5 ruling, despite strong dissent from its Chief Justice.

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November 2021 Records High Share of Single-Family Permits

Pro Builder

November 2021 Records High Share of Single-Family Permits. ldeakins. Wed, 01/19/2022 - 10:22. Year-to-date (YTD) single-family permits saw major gains over the first eleven months of 2021—here are the regions with the most growth. The number of single-family permits issued nationwide rose 15.9 percent year-over-year for the month of November, reaching a total of 1,029,208, up from 888,217 the previous year, according to the NAHB’s Eye on Housing.

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How 3 top contractors are tackling payment management

ENR Construction

Listen as three industry leaders share how they’ve achieved visibility, increased productivity, and improved relationships with clients and subcontractors through a turnkey collaborative payment platform.

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Law360 Recognizes Troutman Pepper Practices as 2021 Practice Groups of the Year

Constructlaw

Construction and Energy Practices Honored With National Awards. Law360 has named two Troutman Pepper practices among its Practice Groups of the Year for 2021. The firm achieved the national recognition for both its Construction and Energy practices. According to Law360 , 91 firms submitted nearly 900 nominations for the awards, which “honor the law firms behind the litigation wins and major deals that resonated throughout the legal industry in the past year.”.

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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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Stay up-to-date on construction payment management

ENR Construction

Find out why general contractors, owners, and subcontractors count on Oracle Textura Payment Management to keep projects of all sizes on track by driving efficiency, improving visibility, and mitigating risk for everyone.

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The Next Generation of Metal Roofing

Pro Builder

The Next Generation of Metal Roofing. kcichowicz. Wed, 01/19/2022 - 09:45. ProVia is taking metal roofing to new levels. This durable stamped panel roofing system is made with 26-gauge steel and withstands windspeeds up to 180 mph. Roofing. Roofing. sponsored.

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3 keys to achieving design-build success management

ENR Construction

What are the keys to success in design-build projects? Learn why project owners are employing a design-build approach to reduce costs and get projects done faster.

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ProVia 2022

Pro Builder

ProVia 2022. kcichowicz. Wed, 01/19/2022 - 09:49.

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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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Calif., Baltimore, Milwaukee Water Projects Win $688M in EPA Loans

ENR Construction

US Environmental Protection Agency says it will provide $7.4 billion this year to State Revolving Funds for water infrastructure projects.

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8 Tips to Manage Cash Flow Like Your Construction Business Depends on It

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Cash flow can make or break any business, especially in the construction industry. To successfully grow, construction firms need to effectively manage cash flow to procure materials, pay vendors and salaries, fund new projects, and finance other day-to-day business operations. But this isn’t always easy, especially for small and medium-sized businesses. .

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Corps Spells Out Billions in Infrastructure Act Allocations

ENR Construction

Everglades restoration program receives the largest allotment of roughly $1.1 billion.

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Build efficiency by simplifying construction payment management

ENR Construction

Find out how today’s builders are streamlining and automating the invoicing, compliance, lien waiver and payment processes.

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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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Quintana de Uña Takes Reins as CEO of Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat

ENR Construction

Javier Quintana de Uña has begun his tenure as CEO of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

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New Corps Plan Spells Out Billions in Infrastructure Act Allocations

ENR Construction

Everglades restoration program receives the largest allotment of roughly $1.1 billion.

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New George Massey Tunnel Near Vancouver Moving Forward

ENR Construction

Supporting construction projects have begun to replace the 62-year-old George Massey Tunnel as part of a $4.15 billion (CAN) replacement project.