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Tips for Effectively Managing Your Construction Business

Construction Business Owner

Promote to rotator No. Rotator Image. Status of webinar Featured. What can companies do to ensure every project runs smoothly? Thu, 02/16/2023 - 12:00. 1:00 p.m. Central. A construction project’s success ultimately depends on how well the office and field work together. If the office and field teams aren’t aligned, it directly impacts a project’s ability to stay on schedule and budget.

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A Transformative Approach to Construction Project Management

Job Order Contracting

A Transformative Approach to Construction Project Management that enables the consistent delivery of quality outcomes on time and on budget has been available for decades. Any real property owner with requisite leadership skills and the commitment to fundamental process change can mitigate the excessive financial and environmental waste endemic to the repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction of buildings and other forms of physical infrastructure.

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5 Ways Home Builders Can Maintain Quality Despite Supply Chain Issues

Pro Builder

5 Ways Home Builders Can Maintain Quality Despite Supply Chain Issues. ibush. Tue, 01/10/2023 - 15:42. It’s OK to swap out building products, but not at the expense of your construction quality standards. Graham Davis. The past two years of supply chain disruptions, compounded by labor shortages, have forced builders to embrace the Marine Corps mantra to improvise, adapt, and overcome.

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FACT CHECK: LEAN Construction and BIM are not the same

Job Order Contracting

LEAN Construction and BIM are not the same. LEAN Construction is a robust process that enables the integration and collaboration of internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams within a common, fully transparent environment, to consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, and new build project on time and on budget and to the mutual satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders.

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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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Types of Road Rollers | 5 Best Types Rollers | Road Roller Types Used In Construction | Types of Rollers For Compaction

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Introduction To Road Rollers This Road Roller is essential equipment for road construction, it causes materials like gravel, dirt, and asphalt to become uniformly compressed and level, and also it … Types of Road Rollers | 5 Best Types Rollers | Road Roller Types Used In Construction | Types of Rollers For Compaction Read More ».

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As Home Prices Fall, Buyers Are Inching Back Into the For-Sale Market

Pro Builder

As Home Prices Fall, Buyers Are Inching Back Into the For-Sale Market. ldeakins. Tue, 01/10/2023 - 12:03. Despite rising mortgage rates, falling home prices are boosting homebuyer confidence and leading to more consumer traffic in the for-sale market. Mortgage rates are double what they were one year ago, but falling home prices are boosting consumer confidence in a slowing housing market.

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The Skilled Labor Battle: Trade School Vs. College

Contractor Magazine

The United Service Workers Union partners with plumbing and HVACR contractors to offer apprentices technical education and on-the-job learning.

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EPA To Oversee Keystone Pipe Rupture Damage Cleanup in Kansas

ENR Construction

Line owner-operator TC Energy says it has recovered most of the 14,000 barrels that spilled last month but an 800-person response team remains activated to address environmental damage.

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Top Sustainable Construction Materials to Build a Better Future 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

One of the things that often comes up when discussing the future of construction is sustainability. The building sector is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), with occupied buildings being responsible for nearly 40% of global GHG emissions, according to Architecture2030. Sourcing and manufacturing building materials also contribute a great deal to climate change.

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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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Builders Rise to the Challenge at Tucson Research Facility

ENR Construction

Crews assemble prefab skin to expeditiously construct the Grand Challenges Research Building on a tight site at the University of Arizona.

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Millions Priced Out by Soaring Mortgage Rates in 2022

Pro Builder

Millions Priced Out by Soaring Mortgage Rates in 2022. ldeakins. Tue, 01/10/2023 - 11:57. As the Federal Reserve doubled down on its efforts to tame inflation, millions of households were priced out by higher mortgage rates in 2022. From early 2022 to late October, the U.S. weekly 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose just above 3% to over 7% before leveling off at 6.42% at the end of the year.

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Ritchie Bros. Buys Controlling Interest in Equipment Shipper VeriTread

ENR Construction

The construction equipment seller and auction house acquired a controlling interest in the online shipping exchange service by upping its investment from 11% to 75%.

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Rent Prices Are Falling in These Overheated U.S. Metros—Are More to Follow in 2023?

Pro Builder

Rent Prices Are Falling in These Overheated U.S. Metros—Are More to Follow in 2023? ldeakins. Tue, 01/10/2023 - 12:07. Sun Belt markets were red-hot during the mid-pandemic Great Migration, but as renters return to bigger metros, prices in these popular housing destinations are beginning to fall . For the past two years, Americans have been squeezed by record-setting price hikes in an overheated rental market, but as demand shifts away from mid-pandemic rental hotspots in favor of bigger cities,

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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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ENR Southwest’s 2023 Top Young Pros

ENR Construction

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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Will Inventory Fall to All-Time Lows Again in 2023?

Pro Builder

Will Inventory Fall to All-Time Lows Again in 2023? ldeakins. Tue, 01/10/2023 - 12:16. Despite a sudden uptick in purchase applications, total housing inventory is on the verge of falling below 1 million for only the second time in recent history in 2023. Housing inventory fell 4% last week from the week before, and while that decline can be partially attributed to seasonality, a slight uptick in purchase applications at the end of the year is also a driving force in surging buyer demand and wan

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Still Building Strong After All These Years

ENR Construction

After more than 50 years in the industry, Skanska USA Building's Chuck Jablon, winner of ENR Southeast's 2023 Legacy Award, is still at the top of his game.

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Wage Growth Is Slowing for Residential Building Workers

Pro Builder

Wage Growth Is Slowing for Residential Building Workers. ldeakins. Tue, 01/10/2023 - 12:23. After steady gains since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, residential building worker wages are slowing in the first month of 2023. Average hourly earnings for residential building workers have increased steadily since the COVID-19 pandemic-induced recession, but are now rising at a much slower rate, NAHB Eye on Housing reports.

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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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Ritchie Bros. Acquires Controlling Interest in Equipment Shipper VeriTread

ENR Construction

The construction equipment seller and auction house acquired a controlling interest in Lakeland, Fla.-based VeriTread by upping its investment from 11% to 75%.

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Different Types Of Kitchen Faucets To Fit Your Style

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A kitchen faucet is an essential part of any kitchen and can significantly impact the look, style, and efficiency of the space. When shopping for a kitchen faucet, it’s important to consider all factors to find the best option for your needs. For example, you’ll want to consider the height and number of handles to […].

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Struggling With Storms, California Plans to Bolster Flood Protections

ENR Construction

A series of storms has caused flooding, mudslides and power outages across California. More storms are on the way.

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Manufacturing Sector Powers Up in Arizona

ENR Construction

Manufacturing companies continue to choose sites in Arizona for new facilities.

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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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Suntec Concrete's Jerry Barnier Leans on Team’s Talents

ENR Construction

ENR Southwest’s Legacy Award winner, Jerry Barnier, grew Phoenix-based Suntec Concrete into one of the largest employers in Arizona.

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Uncertainty Reigns in Pricing 2023 Infrastructure Projects

ENR Construction

What was supposed to be an infrastructure Golden Age is turning out to be.different.

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January 2023 City Scoop: Nashville

ENR Construction

Dodge offers data on projected 2023 construction starts in the Nashville area.

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Southeast Pulse: January 2023

ENR Construction

Project news from Dodge Data & Analytics for the Southeast region.

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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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Southwest People: January 2023

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico.

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Southeast On the Scene: August 2022

ENR Construction

Reports from key industry events across the Southwest region.

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January 2023 City Scoop: Flagstaff

ENR Construction

Rich data from Dodge Data & Analytics for the Flagstaff area.

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