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Homebuyers Burdened by Inflation Are Canceling Deals at the Highest Rate Since the Pandemic

Pro Builder

Homebuyers Burdened by Inflation Are Canceling Deals at the Highest Rate Since the Pandemic. ldeakins. Tue, 07/12/2022 - 10:40. Elevated costs of homeownership are causing some Americans to cancel their deals and rethink their purchasing plans. Americans are canceling their homebuying deals at the highest rate since the start of the pandemic, and homebuilders are also reporting a growing number of cancellations, CNBC reports.

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Register Now for Autodesk University 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The construction industry has experienced significant change over the last few years. For this reason, it’s more important than ever to build strong relationships and invest in tech and innovation. Autodesk University (AU) 2022 in New Orleans will help you do all that and more. . Taking place September 27-29, 2022, this in-person event will cover key topics to help improve your business.

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Meijer Advances Carbon Emission Goals With Wind Energy Investment

Business Facilities

The wind energy center represents a major contribution to Meijer's renewable energy portfolio, is expected to begin producing energy by end of the year.

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Industry Confidence Drops Amid High Prices, Worker Shortage: ABC

ENR Construction

The survey also shows an expectation that contractor profit margins will drop over the next six months—the first time a reduction has been anticipated since last October.

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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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Johnson Controls, Accenture Launch OpenBlue Innovation Centers

Business Facilities

In India, two new Johnson Controls OpenBlue Innovation Centers will seed further development of AI-enabled building control system products and services.

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Your Guide to Preconstruction Planning

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Successful construction projects don’t happen by accident. The most impressive structures and facilities we see today are likely a result of meticulous and well-coordinated planning that took place before the project broke ground. . Well-executed projects stem from proper p reconstruction planning , a process that’s carried out before the actual construction begins.

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Snow Boots Vs Ski Boots: What’s The Difference?

Work Gearz

With the weather in western side, its always mandatory to have boots that is capable of making you warm enough to walk around outside as well as to delve with outdoor activities. The two most common boots used these times are snow boot and ski boots. The snow boots are commonly used for casual purposes like walking while ski boots are used for skiing.

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Material and Labor Cost Escalation Continues to Drive Increases in Construction Costs

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Turner Construction Company released its Second Quarter 2022 Turner Building Cost Index — which measures costs in the non-residential building construction market in the United States — had increased to the value of 1283. This represents a 2.23% quarterly increase from the first quarter 2022 and an 8.09% yearly increase from the second quarter 2021.

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Energy Efficient Homes Don’t Have to Sacrifice Creature Comforts

Pro Builder

Energy Efficient Homes Don’t Have to Sacrifice Creature Comforts. ldeakins. Tue, 07/12/2022 - 10:52. Net zero residential construction is evolving to prioritize not just energy efficiency, but also design and livability. A more refined approach to net zero construction is making its grand debut in the residential sector, and builders across the globe are taking note.

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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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French Environmental Regulations Value Natural Materials

Natural Building

The new French environmental regulations position natural materials as a priority for a sustainable future in construction, in both housing and public buildings. Wood, straw, hemp, reed or bamboo, in combination with earth or stone for their high thermal inertia, offer virtuous alternatives to the use of cement. Straw-bale construction was developed in the 1880s by settlers on the North Central.

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Wages for Residential Construction Workers Post Consecutive Gains

Pro Builder

Wages for Residential Construction Workers Post Consecutive Gains. ldeakins. Tue, 07/12/2022 - 10:57. Hourly residential building worker wages rose again in May after steady increases at the start of 2022, but will higher pay be enough to attract the next generation of skilled laborers? Average hourly earnings (AHE) for residential building workers increased 5% year-over-year from $27.79 in May 2021 to $29.18 in May 2022, NAHB Eye on Housing reports.

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GA Court of Appeals Enforces Contract Clause, Excluding Liability for Incidental Damages Where Specific Performance Is Ordered

Constructlaw

DonRob Invs., L. P. v. 360 Residential, LLC , 870 S.E.2d 874 (Ga. Ct. App. 2022). This case arose from a failed real estate transaction. DonRob Investments LP and Donald Robinson Investments, Inc. (collectively DonRob) agreed to sell, and 360 Residential LLC, 360 Sugar Hill LLC, and 360 Capital Company LLC, (collectively 360) agreed to purchase 12 acres (Site) of a 37-acre parcel of property in Sugar Hill, GA (the Agreement).

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Net Zero Construction Is on the Rise, but Inconsistent Regulations Could Halt Progress

Pro Builder

Net Zero Construction Is on the Rise, but Inconsistent Regulations Could Halt Progress. ldeakins. Tue, 07/12/2022 - 11:03. Confusing building codes and regulations have builders scratching their heads and wondering where to start when it comes to net zero construction. Slowly but surely, home builders are trading out traditional construction techniques with net-zero building practices, but an array of ever-changing regulations are causing confusion and holding up progress.

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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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All About Floating Houses | What Are Floating Houses | Type of Floating Houses | What Is Floating Building | Floating Architecture Examples

CivilJungle

What Are Floating Houses? Floating house is generally a modern type of technology which is very popular in recent times. In today’s world, there are lack of free space to build a house or any type of structure because all the accessible free places are almost covered up. To recover this problem, you need to think those problem in different ways. As the result, engineers have found an unique solution for this problem, which is floating houses.

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New Jersey Is Home to Six of the Nation’s 10 Counties Most Vulnerable to a Downturn

Pro Builder

New Jersey Is Home to Six of the Nation’s 10 Counties Most Vulnerable to a Downturn. ldeakins. Tue, 07/12/2022 - 10:46. Six New Jersey counties are considered "at-risk" as costs of homeownership soar well beyond local household incomes. Six of the 10 U.S. housing markets most vulnerable to a downturn are located in New Jersey, where a higher percentage of household income is required to maintain homeownership, according to Realtor.com.

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On the scene, Midwest Events, May and June

ENR Construction

Students name gantry, Clayco marks Juneteenth, Ozinga paints a mixer pink for breast cancer awareness.

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ABC’s Construction Backlog Inches Lower in June

Contractor Magazine

The indices for sales and staffing remain above the threshold of 50, indicating expectations of growth over the next six months.

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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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Messer Named Midwest Contractor of the Year

ENR Construction

Messer focuses on safety, diversity and innovation to win Top Contractor spot.

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#115:  Ushering In the New Building Codes

NH Construction Law

Every three years the International Code Council updates its building codes, which eventually become the basis for codes adopted by the states. But the law takes a while to catch up. From September of 2019 until now, the 2015 versions have been incorporated into New Hampshire’s state building code, RSA 155-A. That has just changed. On July 1, 2022, Governor Sununu signed into law legislation adopting the 2018 versions of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, Inte

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Injectable-Filling Facility Grows During Pandemic

ENR Construction

CRB builds expanions at GRAM Asceptic even as the company produces Covid19 vaccaines.

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Types of Paint Brushes and Their Uses

CivilJungle

Types of Paint Brushes and Their Uses. Selecting current paint for your house is a great dramatic actor. We can expand times for seeking creation appearance but not believe that the finishing brush applies and choosing paint colors and varieties of color brushes equally consequential. Due to affordable paints do not give a suitable feel to the house but how to use paint is the special section.

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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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City Scoop: Greener Residential Projects in NY's Capital Region

ENR Construction

Dodge data on projected 2022 construction starts in Albany, Schenectady and Troy.

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CM Firm Wesbuilt Is Hardwired For Project Success

ENR Construction

The New York City contractor transforms jobsite culture for staff, peers and clients with Innovation, automation and forward thinking.

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Contractors in the Northeast Get Ahead of the Curve

ENR Construction

New York, New Jersey and New England contractors and CM firms finally feel like they have a handle on the new normal.

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Wesbuilt Is Hardwired For Project Success

ENR Construction

New York City construction firm-CM transforms site culture for staff, peers and clients with Innovation, automation and forward thinking.

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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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NYC CM Firm Is Hardwired For Project Success

ENR Construction

Wesbuilt transforms jobsite culture for staff, peers and clients with Innovation, automation and forward thinking.

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New York and New England People: July 2022

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals in the New York and New England regions.

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City Scoop: Transportation, Clean Energy are Boston Highlights in 2022

ENR Construction

Dodge data on projected 2022 construction starts in Boston.

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