Tue.Jan 17, 2023

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How To Set Up Solar Panels In A Commercial Building

Construction Marketing

If you have a commercial building, consider installing a solar power system. That’s because it’s cost-effective and plays a crucial role in protecting the environment. You can consider various installation options if you plan to have one. One of the best ways of installing solar panels in a commercial building is by placing them in an open area.

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Commercial Construction 2023 Trends and Lessons Learned

HardHatChat

If there were one word that summed up our experience from 2022 and our approach to the year ahead, it would flexibility. You succeed in a challenging environment by being adaptable to change, open-minded to new ideas, and focused on solutions. As we mentioned in previous posts, last year presented various challenges for the commercial construction industry.

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Plastic Roads: How They Impact Our Environment

The Constructor

We have all heard horror stories of the devastating effects that plastic pollution has had on the environment, from marine life to our air quality. But what would you say if I told you that plastic roads made of recycled material could benefit the environment? Plastic roads are being used instead of traditional asphalt roads, […]. The post Plastic Roads: How They Impact Our Environment appeared first on The Constructor.

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FM Sustainability Regulation

Job Order Contracting

January 2023 two climate requirements for new construction entered into force in the Building Regulations. If you are going to build a new heated building, you are responsible for complying with the requirements. The climate impacts of new construction must be documented with a climate calculation (i.e. a life cycle assessment, LCA) in connection with the completion notification of the construction.

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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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Transit agencies agree to share certification of minority contractors

Construction Dive

Chicago and Philadelphia’s reciprocal arrangement for disadvantaged businesses could become a national model, organizers say.

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Skanska kicks off new year with slew of project wins

Construction Dive

The contractor touted over $900 million in recent awards across academic and infrastructure projects.

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These Wellness Design Features Offer the Highest Return on Investment

Pro Builder

These Wellness Design Features Offer the Highest Return on Investment. ldeakins. Tue, 01/17/2023 - 10:36. Builders and remodelers looking for ways to boost a home's return on investment (ROI) are installing these must-have wellness features in kitchens and bathrooms. With waning buyer demand, builders are seeking out ways to appeal to changing preferences while boosting a home’s return on investment (ROI).

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How to build an inclusive construction pipeline in 2023

Construction Dive

DPR’s diversity lead maps out a game plan for more equity on jobsites.

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Wildflower Farms Welcomes 2023 Guests

PC Construction

Late last year, PC completed construction of the new Wildflower Farms , an Auberge Resorts Collection boutique resort situated on 140 acres in Gardiner, New York. The resort features 65 luxury free-standing cabins, cottages and suites totaling 52,000 square feet of accommodations with a 37,000-square-foot main building and lobby, a great porch, the Clay restaurant and event spaces.

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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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Digital Builder Ep 37: The Power of Digitization on the Jobsite

Autodesk Construction Cloud

We all know technology enables teams to work efficiently, but have you also considered the role of tech in attracting fresh talent to the construction trades? Our latest Digital Builder episode dives deeper into digitalization in construction and covers how technology helps firms be more competitive—both on the jobsite and the job market. . Watch the episode now.

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After Peaking in Early 2022, Rents Are Falling the Fastest in These Popular Metro Areas

Pro Builder

After Peaking in Early 2022, Rents Are Falling the Fastest in These Popular Metro Areas. ldeakins. Tue, 01/17/2023 - 10:44. Rents fell for the third month in a row to close out 2022, but while some metros are cooling, others are still posting steady gains. After reaching a peak annual growth rate of 17.1% in February 2022, rent growth has been steadily cooling nationwide, Zillow reports.

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MLK Memorial Unveiled on Boston Common

ENR Construction

A new monument to Martin Luther King, Jr. and his wife Coretta Scott King was unveiled in Boston on Jan. 16. .

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Single-Family Permits Fell Sharply Throughout 2022

Pro Builder

Single-Family Permits Fell Sharply Throughout 2022. ldeakins. Tue, 01/17/2023 - 10:49. Single-family building permits decreased in all four regions in November 2022, but multifamily permitting closed out the year with strong gains. In the first eleven months of 2022, the share of single-family building permits issued year-to-date reached a total of 921,626, down 10.5% year-over-year from the November 2021 total of 1,029,208, NAHB Eye on Housing reports.

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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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NYC Earmarks $390M for More Neighborhood Stormwater Management

ENR Construction

Design of four 'Cloudburst' projects now is out to bid by the city Dept. of Environmental Protection.

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13 Types of Wood Cutting Tools and Their Uses

Civiconcepts

Tree Cutting tools are a very important part of arboriculture, which is the practice of cultivating and caring for trees.

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NYC Spends $390M For More Neighborhood Stormwater Management

ENR Construction

Design of four 'Cloudburst' projects has already has already gone out to bid by the city Dept. of Environmental Protection.

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MLK Memorial Unveiled on Boston Common

ENR Construction

A new monument to Martin Luther King, Jr. and wife Coretta Scott King was unveiled in Boston on Jan. 16.

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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.