Tue.Aug 16, 2022

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ANZ Construction Industry Forecast—Part 1 of 2: Challenges for the Next Five Years

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Part 1 of this two-part series looks at the challenges Australian and New Zealand contractors are still facing and what that means for work ahead.

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15 Types of Hardwood Flooring | Best Hardwood Floor For Home | Types of Wood Flooring

Civiconcepts

Introduction To Hardwood Floors Hardwood flooring is one type of permanent floor that gives the appearance of wood, whether it is made up of synthetic lumber or natural lumber. Also, … 15 Types of Hardwood Flooring | Best Hardwood Floor For Home | Types of Wood Flooring Read More ».

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Embarking on an Eco-Friendly Home Remodel? Try These Green Flooring Options

Pro Builder

Embarking on an Eco-Friendly Home Remodel? Try These Green Flooring Options. ldeakins. Tue, 08/16/2022 - 10:33. Taking on a green home remodeling project starts from the ground up, which is why it's important to select the most sustainable flooring products made from natural materials. Whether installing solar panels or painting with zero-VOC paint, homeowners are increasingly making eco-friendly home updates to reduce their carbon footprints, but according to Redfin, one frequently overlooked r

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Northwest States Want $3.76B Per Year From Feds for Nuclear Waste Cleanup

ENR Construction

Washington, Oregon governors and other NW officials say added funds are needed to expedite environmental work at U.S. Energy Dept. Hanford former nuclear weapons site in Washington.

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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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Lack of Process Standardization is Clouding Your Business’ Financial Vision

Jobsite with Procore

Does it ever feel like every job your business runs is an island? That’s normal. A construction project team is naturally isolated from the rest of the business. They’re focused on one job, and only that job, for the months or even years it’ll take to complete.

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Inflation Reduction Act Signed Into Law

Contractor Magazine

According to the USGBC, the Act will trigger a decade of federal investment to incentivize the construction of green buildings and cities.

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Climate Law Tax Breaks Give Green Hydrogen Projects Big Boost

ENR Construction

The $3 per kilogram production tax credit in the Inflation Reduction Act, in effect for 10 years, will make green hydrogen competitive with fossil-fuel generated gray hydrogen, which accounts for 26% of global greenhouse gas emissions, says Plug Power CEO Andrew Marsh.

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Choice: Because We All Need a Little Guidance Sometimes

Stok

This month in our Wit and Wisdom for Well-Being series: Choice! Good designers give choices that make you successful no matter what you choose. Let’s be honest, there are individuals making design decisions at organizations who don’t even make their own wardrobe decisions. So, it’s important that as we think about the choices we provide to our stakeholders, we give them the right variety and clear, concise, and consistent information to help them be successful in whatever choic

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ENR Southeast Honors 2022 Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

ENR Southeast's panel of judges had to evaluate almost 100 entries to land on this year's class of 20 Top Young Professionals, all of whom will be profiled in the January 2023 edition of ENR Southeast. .

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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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4 Factors Underwriters Consider When Issuing a Construction Bond

Levelset

To grow a construction business, contractors often pursue larger projects. However, larger projects come with greater risks and additional challenges. Some contractors watch as their gross profit margins decrease when they take on larger jobs. Large, multi-year projects are also more likely to face risks from potential economic changes, supply chain issues, and other unforeseen pressures that can threaten them.

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States Want $3.7B More Per Year From Feds for Hanford Waste Cleanup

ENR Construction

Washington, Oregon governors and other NW officials say added funds are needed to expedite environmental work at U.S. Energy Dept. former nuclear weapons site in Washington.

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Hempcrete House on the Isle of Man

Natural Building

Over the past 10 years, Nigel Kermode on the Isle of Man has designed and built his art-deco-influenced house using hempcrete, made from the waste pith of the hemp plant stalk mixed with lime and water. A former art student with a background in architectural studies, Nigel decided he wanted to design and build his own house and took it upon himself to investigate alternative building techniques. “I decided on using hempcrete, as it enabled you to create rounded and curved walls, and to cre

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ENR Southeast Selects 2022 Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

ENR Southeast's panel of judges evaluated almost 100 entries to finalize this year's list of the 20 Top Young Professionals, who will be profiled in the January 2023 issue. .

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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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Autodesk University 2022: Check Out these Top Sessions for Execs and Owners

Autodesk Construction Cloud

We’re thrilled to announce that Autodesk University is back in-person for 2022 — and it’s better than ever before! Bringing together the brightest minds in the construction industry, this year’s session will be hosted live in New Orleans, September 27-29. Over the course of three action-packed days, you’ll have a chance to glean insights from global peers in the realm of architecture, construction, and engineering.

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Northwest States Want $3.76B Per Year From Feds for Hanford Nuclear Waste Cleanup

ENR Construction

Washington, Oregon governors and other NW officials say added funds are needed to expedite environmental work at U.S. Energy Dept. former nuclear weapons site in Washington.

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Digital Builder Ep. 29: Explore the Future of Construction at Autodesk University 2022 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Looking for somewhere exciting to visit this September? If so, you might consider making the trek to New Orleans for this year’s Autodesk University. We are finally coming back to you in person in 2022. After two years of all digital events, the conference is something construction professionals should not miss. REGISTER NOW. To get a behind-the-scenes look at what you can expect this year, I was joined by three leaders from across Autodesk including Adam Sopko, Director of Experiential Programs

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Homebuyer Demand for Lower-Priced Homes Surges as Borrowing Costs Rise

Pro Builder

Homebuyer Demand for Lower-Priced Homes Surges as Borrowing Costs Rise. ldeakins. Tue, 08/16/2022 - 10:22. After a steep drop in home sales, homebuyer demand is rebounding, but not for high-priced homes. As the housing market rebalances post-pandemic, prospective buyers are prioritizing affordability and boosting demand for low-priced homes. Mortgage rates are inching higher and soaring home prices continue to break new records, causing buyers to go toe to toe for the lowest-priced homes in each

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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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New England Tackles Complex Sewer and Stormwater Challenges

ENR Construction

Several combined sewer overflow projects in New England are moving into construction.

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Building Materials Prices Increased in July After Large Gains for Ready-Mix Concrete

Pro Builder

Building Materials Prices Increased in July After Large Gains for Ready-Mix Concrete. ldeakins. Tue, 08/16/2022 - 10:39. Inflated building materials prices are showing no signs of slowing, especially after prices for concrete products reached a three-decade high in July. Building materials prices rose 0.4% in July after surging 35.7% since January 2020, though 80% of the increase has occurred since January 2021, NAHB Eye on Housing reports.

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The Case for a Truly Common Data Environment

Autodesk Construction Cloud

As we constantly hear, our industry is faced with ever-increasing pressure to collaborate more efficiently, gather and share more data, increase visibility, reduce cost, time and waste. At the heart of the conversation on how this can be done is the Common Data Environment (CDE). . A CDE is the single source of information used to collect, manage and disseminate documentation, the graphical model and non-graphical data for the whole project team,’ says the BIM Wiki.

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Extreme Heat Could Kickstart Large Scale Climate Migration in the Coming Decades

Pro Builder

Extreme Heat Could Kickstart Large Scale Climate Migration in the Coming Decades. ldeakins. Tue, 08/16/2022 - 10:45. Over 100 million Americans could be displaced due to extreme temperatures in the next thirty years, according to recent land surface measurements from the First Street Foundation. In the next year, over 8 million Americans in 50 counties will experience heat index temperatures above 125 degrees Fahrenheit, and within the next thirty years, that number will increase to over one tho

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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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President Biden Signs $700B Climate and Tax Bill

ENR Construction

Federal efforts to counter climate change have received a major boost through a just-enacted $700-billion measure whose centerpiece is a variety of tax incentives and federal funds aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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As Affordability Concerns Mount, Builder Confidence Falls for Eighth Consecutive Month

Pro Builder

As Affordability Concerns Mount, Builder Confidence Falls for Eighth Consecutive Month. ldeakins. Tue, 08/16/2022 - 10:29. Buyers are backing out of home purchases thanks to elevated housing costs, and builders are responding by reducing their prices and slowing their pace of new construction starts. Builder confidence fell for the eighth consecutive month in August as housing affordability challenges pushed the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI)

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Biden Signs $700B Climate and Tax Bill

ENR Construction

Federal efforts to counter climate change have received a major boost through a just-enacted $700-billion measure whose centerpiece is a variety of tax incentives and federal funds aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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