Tue.Apr 18, 2023

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Will Banking Sector Uncertainty Cause a Slowdown in New Construction?

Pro Builder

Will Banking Sector Uncertainty Cause a Slowdown in New Construction? ldeakins Tue, 04/18/2023 - 11:39 New-construction projects are becoming more expensive to finance, and some builders worry the work may not be worth the payoff Builders are anticipating a slowdown in construction activity over the coming months as financing costs for developers soar.

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5 major airport projects take off in the South

Construction Dive

Funding from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is fueling aviation construction.

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BWXT-Amentum-Fluor Team Gains $45B DOE Hanford Cleanup Award

ENR Construction

Giant 10-year O&M contract combines functions of two awards originally planned—one to manage millions of gallons of radioactive waste stored underground at the former weapons site and the other to operate its multi-billion-dollar waste treatment plant awaiting startup.

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Zachry Group wins Texas power plant job worth over $750M

Construction Dive

The facility, which owner Net Power claims will be the world’s first near-zero emissions large-scale gas-fired power plant, is slated for completion in 2026.

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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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NTSB Sheds Light on Fatal Baltimore Work Zone Crash

ENR Construction

An out-of-control Acura, which sped through an opening in the concrete barriers separating a work zone from highway travel lanes on Interstate-695, caused six worker fatalities.

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Council on Tall Buildings Mentoring Pilot Program Extends Application Period

ENR Construction

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat says it has already seen "an overwhelming response" to a call for applications for its first mentoring program.

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Contractor gets 6 years in jail, nearly $1M fine in Caltrans bribery scheme

Construction Dive

Bill R. Miller of California’s BRM Construction was sentenced to 78 months in prison for his role in bribing a state official.

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Gateway Commission Revises Contract Plan for $16B Hudson Rail Tunnel

ENR Construction

Gateway Development Commission is dividing civil works on the tunnel portion of the project from one contract into four to encourage more competitive bids.

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Learning From Japan's Off-Site Construction Experience

Pro Builder

Learning From Japan's Off-Site Construction Experience ibush Tue, 04/18/2023 - 07:55 Insights into how the U.S. might learn from Japan in overcoming barriers and challenges to off-site construction To help assess the U.S. government’s potential role in the future of off-site construction in the United States and how industrialized construction can advance a nation's housing industry, a U.S. delegation, including representatives from the U.S.

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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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BWXT-Amentum-Fluor Gains $45B DOE Hanford Waste Cleanup Award

ENR Construction

Giant operations and cleanup megacontract combines functions of two awards originally planned—one to manage millions of gallons of radioactive waste stored underground at the former weapons site and the other to operate its multi-billion-dollar waste treatment plant awaiting startup.

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As Rental Costs Rise, a Key Form of Housing Assistance Is Falling Behind

Pro Builder

As Rental Costs Rise, a Key Form of Housing Assistance Is Falling Behind ldeakins Tue, 04/18/2023 - 10:45 The value of Housing Choice Vouchers is falling as rental costs continue to rise nationwide For the past several years, rising rental costs have drastically outpaced household income nationwide, and that run-up in rents has weakened the value of a key form of housing assistance.

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Gateway Commission Revises Contracting Plan for $16B Hudson River Rail Tunnel

ENR Construction

Gateway Development Commission is dividing civil works on the tunnel portion of the project from one contract into four to encourage more competitive bids.

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The US Housing Market Is Stabilizing, but Regional Markets Are Still Skewed

Pro Builder

The US Housing Market Is Stabilizing, but Regional Markets Are Still Skewed ldeakins Tue, 04/18/2023 - 10:52 A nationwide housing correction isn't affecting all regional markets equally Among the 29 major housing forecast models, 24 predicted a national home price decline for 2023, but four months into the year, that scenario hasn’t come to fruition.

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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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The Power of OneDek®

BD+C

The Power of OneDek® 1 kcichowicz Tue, 04/18/2023 - 12:12 Speed, simplicity and innovation for architects who value a simplified, sustainable design and a streamlined supply chain for construction materials.

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The 2023 Energy Star Award Winners Are Here

Pro Builder

The 2023 Energy Star Award Winners Are Here ldeakins Tue, 04/18/2023 - 11:20 The energy professionals, building pros, and suppliers honored with Energy Star awards are pushing the envelope of energy efficiency in the built environment Among this year’s 221 winners, the Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star program is recognizing more than 170 organizations as Energy Star Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence winners, the highest recognition within the program.

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What Color Siding Goes with the Red Brick | Siding and Brick House Cleaner

CivilJungle

What Color Siding Goes with the Red Brick? If you obtain a red brick home, getting the correct combination siding color for a different purpose can be challenging the red brick color radius is from silent and homey to fearless and dazzling. Nature even have an expensive radius about soft with fine corner to ancient and irregular. The house design even performs a high activity in getting the correct siding color to your red brick.

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Americans More Willing to Stretch Budgets for Sustainable Home Features

Pro Builder

Americans More Willing to Stretch Budgets for Sustainable Home Features ldeakins Tue, 04/18/2023 - 11:29 Homeowners are investing in more-expensive home features focused on wellness and sustainability The latest American Society of Interior Designers report published in February revealed that homeowners are increasingly prioritizing sustainable home features in new-construction projects and renovations.

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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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$14B for city and state transit awarded in FTA formula grants

Construction Dive

The Federal Transit Administration funds can go toward rail, bus and ferry improvement projects.

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Fatal NYC Parking Garage Collapse Under Investigation

ENR Construction

One person was killed and several others injured when a multistory parking garage in lower Manhattan partially collapsed April 18.

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Safety tech firm raises $8M for new AI product

Construction Dive

SafeGuard claims its software can predict hazardous jobsite incidents before they occur.

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Senators Gear Up to Work on Permitting Reform

ENR Construction

With Senate hearings due on possible legislation to speed up federal review and permitting for construction projects, a coalition of construction and other business groups is pushing the case for bipartisan legislation to meet that goal.

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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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5 Ways to Protect Your Bottom Line with Autodesk Construction Cloud 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The construction industry is no stranger to challenges, and the latest wave of rising costs is putting many firms to the test. Research from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) shows that while construction backlogs are high, elevated material and borrowing costs could put more pressure on contractors. And according to Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)’s Chief Economist Anirban Basu, “While backlog remains at a historically elevated level, borrowing costs will continue

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Senators Gear Up to Work on Revisions to Permitting Review Process

ENR Construction

With Senate hearings due on possible legislation to speed up the federal review and permitting process for construction projects, a coalition of construction and other business groups is pushing the case for bipartisan legislation to meet that goal.

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What Are Design-Build Services?

Wolgast Corporation

Design-Build Construction is a project delivery method in which a building owner forges a single contract with one entity for architectural/engineering design services and construction services. Known as the Design-Builder, the entity becomes the single-source that is responsible for designing, hiring subcontractors, coordinating the schedule and building the structure on the client’s behalf.

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Tall Buildings Council Mentor Pilot Program Extends Application Period

ENR Construction

Call for applications for its first mentoring program has already generated "an overwhelming response, " says The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

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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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Top 10 Ivory Innovations Finalists for the 2023 Housing Affordability Prize

Pro Builder

Top 10 Ivory Innovations Finalists for the 2023 Housing Affordability Prize qpurcell Tue, 04/18/2023 - 09:57 Yesterday, Ivory Innovations announced the Top 10 Finalists for the 2023 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability. The prize awards organizations that demonstrate ambitious, feasible, and scalable solutions to the housing affordability crisis. "The Top 10 Finalists for this year's Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability represent the great breadth of innovation taking place in the housing indu

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Commission Revises Contract Plan for $16B Hudson River Rail Tunnel

ENR Construction

Civil works on the tunnel portion of the Gateway project would be divided into four construction packages to boost competition.

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California Contractor Settles District Attorney's Environmental Case

ENR Construction

Officials say stormwater runoff from two materials sites in San Jose were contaminated by metals.