Tue.Apr 04, 2023

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The US Housing Market Is Crashing and Soaring at the Same Time

Pro Builder

The US Housing Market Is Crashing and Soaring at the Same Time ldeakins Tue, 04/04/2023 - 10:32 The housing market is giving industry experts mixed signals ahead of a typically busy spring season, but what does that uncertainty mean for buyers? “Unprecedented” has been one of the most commonly used words to describe the housing market over the last several years.

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Manufacturing remains lone bright spot for construction spending

Construction Dive

Though the onshoring boom is strong, tightening credit conditions will likely hinder nonresidential momentum in the near term, according to one economist.

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The ‘Next Gen’ Multifamily Experience

Pro Builder

The ‘Next Gen’ Multifamily Experience qpurcell Tue, 04/04/2023 - 10:12 When it comes to multifamily amenities, the “basics”—a fitness center, club room—are on their way out. What essentials are coming through to mark the features of the future? According to market research by Joe Duffus, CEO of Builders Design , and Justin Bucy, director at Housing Design Matters , the answer may come from an unlikely yet comparable place: hospitality.

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Former Montana construction exec pleads guilty in monopoly case

Construction Dive

Nathan Nephi Zito attempted to split up highway work with another firm to reduce competition for public projects in four states, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

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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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Is 2023 the Year of Tile?

Pro Builder

Is 2023 the Year of Tile? ldeakins Tue, 04/04/2023 - 10:45 New tile trends focus on wellness, resilience, and stylish interior design New design trends reveal that homeowners are increasingly seeking out materials that improve their wellness and enhance a home’s overall serenity. One popular home product at the forefront of that trend is tile. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, health and wellness became a focus for homeowners, leading to greater interest in antimicrobial and non-allergenic tile.

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Construction Job Openings Fell in February

Pro Builder

Construction Job Openings Fell in February ldeakins Tue, 04/04/2023 - 10:51 As the housing market cools, construction job openings are trending lower, but hiring and recruiting skilled laborers remains a top priority for most construction firms After an elevated 11.2 million reading in December 2022, the highest level recorded since July, the count of open, unfilled jobs for the overall economy fell in February to 9.9 million, and more declines are expected in 2023 as the labor market softens an

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Uncertainty, lack of financing slow multifamily construction

Construction Dive

Material prices are also a problem for apartment developers, but they are growing at a much slower pace than a year ago, according to a new survey.

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Inflation Adds $200M to Louisiana I-10 Widening Project

ENR Construction

The $925-million project, which will widen I-10 through Baton Rouge from three to four lanes each way, has risen in cost more than $200 million in two years, officials say.

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Skanska wins $120M California highway interchange job

Construction Dive

The contractor will expand and improve the State Route 71/91 interchange in Riverside County by 2025.

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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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EPA Parcels Out $6.5B for Drinking Water Infrastructure

ENR Construction

Texas, California, Florida rank highest among state allotments t o upgrade reservoirs, drinking water lines and other infrastructure.

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Alex Caesari sits down with Lawrence Smith to discuss the uptake of new technology within the construction space 

Construction Today

Lawrence Smith has been in the construction industry for a long time, and it has taken him all over the world. When I sit down with him to discuss the current issues facing the sector, the first thing I am hit with is his curious accent. It sounds like a blend of English and Australian, with the occasional US twang. “I’m a Bristol boy!” Lawrence reveals, although he’s far from the Southwest of.

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Construction Economics for April 10, 2023

ENR Construction

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.

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Watkins Landmark Construction’s founder believes that all structures should leave lasting impressions 

Construction Today

Having worked on award-winning projects, such as Petco Park, the Indian Wells Tennis Garden and the Pacific Athletic Club, Jody James Watkins, Founder and CEO, decided to establish his own company, Watkins Landmark Construction (WLC). Since 2004, the business has been guided by his talent for creating structures that leave a lasting impression. “I started WLC with the idea that every project is a.

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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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Inflation Adds $200M to Baton Rouge's I-10 Widening Project

ENR Construction

The $925-million project, which will widen I-10 through Baton Rouge from three to four lanes each way, has jumped more than $200 million in two years.

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Fieldwire Updates - Q1'23

Fieldwire

Plan markup symbols Drop A/V , Electrical , Fire suppression , and Security symbols onto Plans. Improve coordination and communication between trades on projects. Fill markup shapes in with color Color in markup shapes on your Plans. Change the opacity of the color on the shapes. BLUEPRINT APP FOR THE JOBSITE Access your plans on any device with Fieldwire Learn more → Information linking on Photos Identify Tasks , Forms , and Plans that photos are linked to.

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To Sell or Not to Sell? Reasons to List or Wait in This Spring Housing Market

Pro Builder

To Sell or Not to Sell? Reasons to List or Wait in This Spring Housing Market ldeakins Tue, 04/04/2023 - 10:38 Unfavorable market conditions are forcing both buyers and sellers to pump the brakes at the start of the spring season The spring homebuying season has traditionally been a period of fast-paced activity for buyers and sellers alike, but amid soaring interest rates, a waning supply of for-sale housing, and still-high home prices, a growing number of Americans pressed pause on real estate

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Speller Metcalfe saves £100.000 in rework with Fieldwire

Fieldwire

Since 2016, UK contractor Speller Metcalfe has used Fieldwire to manage quality assurance and snagging, as well as tracking progress and task reporting with their subcontractors. The company estimates they’ve saved £100.000 in rework using our construction management app. They established a quality assurance process using Fieldwire’s custom forms and have been using the software to easily access project documentation and streamline communication between teams.

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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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What is shared ownership and how the scheme works

Learn Civil Engineering

Are you considering purchasing a property, but the upfront cost seems too large? You may benefit from shared ownership. Shared ownership offers prospective buyers the ability to purchase part of a property and pay rent on what they do not own rather than facing one lump sum payment for an entire property.

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Copy of - Construction Economics for April 3, 2023

ENR Construction

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.

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A Homeowner’s Guide to the Different Types of Asphalt Shingles: 3-Tab, Laminated, and Designer

Learn Civil Engineering

As a homeowner, you may need to select the right type of asphalt shingles for your upcoming roofing project or have a basic understanding of them for any upcoming roof replacements or repairs due to recent damage to your property.

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5 Ways Public Works Agencies and Municipalities Can Prepare for a Historic Project-Funding Opportunity

ENR Construction

This playbook explores five ways public works directors, civil engineers, civil construction contractors and others can prepare for the coming revolution in infrastructure funding.

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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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6 examples of modern college training facilities

BD+C

6 examples of modern college training facilities 0 qpurcell Tue, 04/04/2023 - 12:19 Collegiate Stadiums HOK discusses the future of college training facilities, with six design takeaways derived from a discussion between Dan Radakovich, Director of Athletics at the University of Miami, and Trevor Bechtold, Director, HOK’s Sports + Recreation + Entertainment practice.

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Construction Bidding Software: Four Real-life Examples of Added-Efficiency

ENR Construction

Construction bidding software allows organizations to introduce new efficiencies in a number of areas. Here’s how these teams went about evolving their construction bidding process.

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Cannatelli Builders’ founder cites values and passion as the keys to success 

Construction Today

Ed Cannatelli, Co-Owner, moved to South Florida 22 years ago for a fresh start, when he’d had enough of cruel New England winters. Prior to obtaining his General Contractor license, he was operating under the name South Atlantic Contractors. It started with nothing but a van, some tools, and a single colleague in an effort to apply his wealth of construction expertise.

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IFC, Open Data, and buildingSMART: What’s the Big Deal?

ENR Construction

Before we can understand the hype about IFC and why it’s important, we must first understand the context of digital information exchange within the built environment.

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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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The Structure of BIM: How IFC Impacts Bidding

ENR Construction

Let's explore how the open data standard might allow us to leverage Building Information Modeling (BIM) within e-bidding platforms.

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Five Minutes With Modjeski and Masters' CEO Mike Britt

ENR Construction

Bridge design veteran builds for future market growth on the foundation of the firm's 130 years of project execution