Tue.Dec 06, 2022

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Pay & Performance Incentives That Work

Construction Business Owner

Pay & Performance Incentives That Work. ccapoccia. Tue, 12/06/2022 - 13:50. Many construction companies offer some form of bonus plan, but few feature a results-based incentive program. Some owners use bonus plans based on longevity, arbitrary factors, gut feelings or percentage of pay — but these are ineffective. And other owners just don’t know what to do to keep their employees happy or reward those who contributed to the overall company success. .

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A Guide to Eco-Friendly Construction

Construction Marketing

As we suffer from climate change and temperatures rise over the years, we must adapt our lifestyles. Recently, the focus on sustainable living has increased. Sustainable living refers to incorporating environmentally friendly policies. Construction and building are significant areas where we need to introduce sustainable practices. While construction practices have not been environmentally friendly, going green has several benefits for construction companies.

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How to Transform Your Construction Accounts Payable Process

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Learn how you can make your AP process faster and easier by removing paper processes while turning your AP department into a profit center.

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LB Coordination: The LetsBuild of Tomorrow

Lets Build

This post completes our series in the wake of our latest funding and Lars’ post about the future of LetsBuild. We’ve spent most of November talking about what LetsBuild is today – you can read the first piece about our funding , or focused updates about our plans for Aproplan , Geniebelt and Site Diary. Today we want to complete the puzzle. Part of it is our fourth product: LetsBuild Coordination.

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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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Taiwan Semiconductor Plans to Build Second Fab at Phoenix Site

ENR Construction

The chipmaker says it intends to invest a combined $40 billion in the site, with one plant slated to open in 2024 and a second in 2026.

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Mid-Pandemic Homebuying Hotspots Are the First to See Prices Fall in a Market Correction

Pro Builder

Mid-Pandemic Homebuying Hotspots Are the First to See Prices Fall in a Market Correction. ldeakins. Tue, 12/06/2022 - 10:07. The nation's most popular homebuying destinations during the mid-pandemic Great Migration are now among the first locations to see home prices fall during a market slowdown. Homebuyers are struggling to afford home purchases as high mortgage rates and elevated home prices continue to chip away at housing affordability across the U.S., and in order to appeal to a waning con

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Turner-Kokosing-SSOE Win Kentucky Recycled Battery Plant

ENR Construction

The $1-billion facility will be built in phases, and will produce EV battery materials from recycled batteries.

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As Mortgage Rates Fall, Homebuyer Demand Rebounds

Pro Builder

As Mortgage Rates Fall, Homebuyer Demand Rebounds. ldeakins. Tue, 12/06/2022 - 10:13. Mortgage applications are on the rise after a slight dip in daily rates at the start of December, but buyers are still hesitant to reenter the for-sale market . After peaking at 7.29% a month earlier, daily mortgage rates dipped to 6.29% on December 1, and as a result, mortgage-purchase applications are up 4% from a week ago and Redfin’s Homebuyer Demand Index is up 1.5% on a monthly basis.

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Snapshot: December 2022

ENR Construction

Photos chosen by our editors from submissions to ENR.com/california/photos and ENR.com/northwest/photos.

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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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Three Future-Proof Features of a Sustainable Home

Pro Builder

Three Future-Proof Features of a Sustainable Home. ldeakins. Tue, 12/06/2022 - 10:20. These in-demand features deliver long-term value when building sustainable homes. Sustainable home building practices are sweeping the residential industry and becoming more common not just among luxury buyers, but for all Americans, and according to Inman, that’s why it’s more important than ever to select future-proof materials and home features.

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Amtrak Ramps Up Staff, Project Portfolio in Wake of Historic Funding

ENR Construction

Some $40B in projects are in planning or development for the intercity passenger railroad.

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TCG Construction: Simplified Snag Lists and Faster Project Closeouts with Fieldwire

Fieldwire

TCG Construction in numbers. 20 million sq. ft. of projects delivered. 90+ employees. 10+ projects managed simultaneously. 3 offices: Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. 5 service lines in 5 sectors: offices, hospitality and leisure, science and health, retail, and education. Choosing Fieldwire. Based in Hong Kong with offices in Macau and Taiwan, TCG Construction have over two decades of experience providing pre-construction, fit out, addition and alteration works, facade, and building services in Asi

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Chuck Jablon Named ENR Southeast's 2023 Legacy Award Winner

ENR Construction

Chuck Jablon, a 51-year industry veteran and senior vice president of construction operations for Skanska USA Building, is being recognized for his impact on the industry and his community. .

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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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Seasonality May Not Be Entirely to Blame for a Rental Slowdown at the End of 2022

Pro Builder

Seasonality May Not Be Entirely to Blame for a Rental Slowdown at the End of 2022. ldeakins. Tue, 12/06/2022 - 10:26. The rental market is slowing, and the most recent declines outpace seasonal trends recorded in years past. Housing inflation is still rising across the U.S., but according to the CalculatedRisk Newsletter, the rental market is posting declines that go beyond seasonality alone.

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California & Northwest People: December 2022

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals in the California/Northwest region.

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December 2022 City Scoop: Anchorage

ENR Construction

Rich data from Dodge Data & Analytics.

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