Fri.Jan 06, 2023

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Top 2023 Security Trends For Construction Site Security

Construction Marketing

Less than 25% of stolen construction materials are returned to the company. To prevent losses for your construction business, you need intimate knowledge of the latest security trends. Are you ready to equip your construction site with top-tier security solutions? Keep reading as we delve into the top 2023 security trends for construction site security and how these trends can fortify your security against the modern threat environment.

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Understanding Efficient Facilities Stewardship – Unpeeling the ONION

Job Order Contracting

Unpeeling the FM Onion is the first step to engaging in efficient facilities stewardship (consistent, quality, cost effective repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds). It’s impossible to make something more efficient if you do not understand it. Billions of dollars are wasted every year, as well as precious, nonrenewable natural resources, due to a fundamental lack of understanding of facilities stewardship as a holistic process.

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Storage Units: Are They Worth Buying Or Building?

Construction Marketing

The solution to the dilemma of whether to build or buy a storage unit usually depends on the location and one’s personal requirements. . As an intending storage owner, having a well-thought-out plan before either purchasing or constructing is essential. Finding the best and most cost-effective storage units is among the most crucial considerations. To help with the difficult choice, factors such as understanding the precise usage for the storage units and the benefits and drawbacks of buying ver

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Behind the Build: Interview with George Rodriguez, Director of Cost at Urban Atelier Group

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The advancement of technology is undoubtedly one of the most important aspects happening in the construction industry. As the industry continues to evolve and advance with technology, it is important to remember that the tools only work when the right people are using them. No one understands this better than George Rodriguez , Director of Cost at Urban Atelier Group (UAG).

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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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Debunking the Myths—Why Buying a New-Construction House May Be a Better Alternative

Pro Builder

Debunking the Myths—Why Buying a New-Construction House May Be a Better Alternative ldeakins Fri, 01/06/2023 - 11:03 First-time buyers have traditionally strayed from new-construction homes in favor of more affordable existing houses, but buying new also offers a number of can't-miss benefits As would-be sellers hold off on listing their properties during a market correction, one-third of all housing inventory currently on the market is new construction, but misconceptions surrounding new-home p

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Egypt Signs Deal for Construction of 1,000-MW Worth of Solar and Wind Power

ENR Construction

The two projects, a 500-MW solar PV plant and a 500-MW wind farm are developments of UAE-based AMEA Power Ltd.

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CONTRACTOR’s 2023 Econ Forecast: The Optimism Paradox

Contractor Magazine

Fears of recession, persistent inflation, an unforgiving job market—and yet most contractors are optimistic about business in 2023.

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EPA Proposes Tougher Air Pollution Standards Under Clean Air Act

ENR Construction

EPA proposes more stringent air pollution standards that some groups say would be difficult to meet. .

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Sales 101: When Negotiating, Pay Attention to Body Language

Pro Builder

Sales 101: When Negotiating, Pay Attention to Body Language ibush Fri, 01/06/2023 - 15:00 Your ability to recognize nonverbal cues at the negotiating table can mean the difference between a bad deal and a successful outcome in a sales negotiation Tony L. Callahan, Contributing Editor Do you ever wish you knew what someone was thinking at the negotiating table?

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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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New York Moves to Final Phase of $1.7B Bronx Highway Project

ENR Construction

The Hunts Point Access Improvement Project is aimed at moving trucks visiting a major food wholesale market away from local streets.

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A Record Share of Sellers Offered Concessions in Q4 2022

Pro Builder

A Record Share of Sellers Offered Concessions in Q4 2022 ldeakins Fri, 01/06/2023 - 10:44 As homebuyer demand wavered in the final quarter of 2022, sellers were forced to make concessions and slash their listing prices Soaring mortgage rates paired with high inflation and economic uncertainty have eroded buyer demand over the last several months, and with less competition comes more negotiating power for those still actively searching for homes in the for-sale market.

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Construction Continues to Add Jobs, Gaining 28K in December

ENR Construction

All sectors of the industry posted jobs' increases, led by nonresidential specialty contractors.

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Seasonality May Not Be the Driving Force of Recent Rent Drops

Pro Builder

Seasonality May Not Be the Driving Force of Recent Rent Drops ldeakins Fri, 01/06/2023 - 10:52 The national median rent fell swiftly in December 2022, outpacing the seasonal norm and setting the stage for a more substantial slowdown in the year ahead Apartment List’s National Rent Index fell by 0.8 percent in December, the fourth straight month-over-month decline, according to 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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Egypt Signs Deal to Build 1,000-MW of Solar and Wind Power

ENR Construction

The two projects, a 500-MW solar PV plant and a 500-MW wind farm are developments of UAE-based AMEA Power Ltd.

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How Low Will Mortgage Rates Go In 2023?

Pro Builder

How Low Will Mortgage Rates Go In 2023? ldeakins Fri, 01/06/2023 - 10:58 After soaring to a peak 7% in 2022, interest rates are expected to fall by more than a percentage point in 2023, but for a number of priced-out buyers, a slight increase in housing affordability won't be enough Mortgage rates could fall below 6% and see less volatility in the year ahead, according to Nadia Evangelou, senior economist and director of forecasting at the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

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ENR California Names Joyce Polhamus as 2023 Legacy Award Winner

ENR Construction

Joyce Polhamus, vice president and director of the San Francisco, Sacramento and Portland offices of Smith Group is the 2023 Legacy Award recipient for ENR California.

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Walk on By? If You're Ignoring Waste, It's at Your Own Expense

Pro Builder

Walk on By? If You're Ignoring Waste, It's at Your Own Expense ibush Thu, 01/05/2023 - 15:27 Sure, there are new methods and tech advances that might save you some coin, but don’t overlook the big dollars right in front of you right now Scott Sedam, Contributing Editor Sales have slowed, price increases have ceased, labor and material costs remain high.

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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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ENR Northwest Names Al Barkouli as 2023 Legacy Award Winner

ENR Construction

Al Barkouli, President, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Portland-based David Evans and Associates is the 2023 Legacy Award recipient for ENR Northwest.

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Luxury Meets Legacy in a Family-Oriented Lakeside Custom Home

Pro Builder

Luxury Meets Legacy in a Family-Oriented Lakeside Custom Home. ldeakins. Fri, 01/06/2023 - 12:35. This project from the 2022 Best in American Living Awards is inspired by its legacy and location and creates a new foundation for future generations to call home. Layne Deakins, Associate Editor. Starting from scratch to design a home for generations to enjoy is a daunting task, but for this custom home on Lake Minnetonka, Minn., the building blocks of inspiration were already in place.

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How technology can help you maintain your profit margins at residential projects

Lets Build

Setbacks like supply chain disruptions and rising energy prices are putting pressure on residential construction profit margins. And for many construction companies that operated on slim profit margins before those setbacks, even the smallest cost overruns can result in loss-making projects. Companies worldwide are investing in digital construction technology, like construction management software , to protect their profit margins.

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A Look at Housing's Future: It Takes a (Show) Village

Pro Builder

A Look at Housing's Future: It Takes a (Show) Village ibush Fri, 01/06/2023 - 06:00 Pro Builder Show Village at the 2023 International Builders’ Show enables attendees to experience the future of housing firsthand Rich Binsacca, editorial director However you make your way to the Las Vegas Convention Center for the 2023 International Builders’ Show (IBS) in late January, you’d be hard-pressed to miss the annual Pro Builder Show Village.

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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!