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6 Ways the Pandemic Reshaped & Redefined Workplace Construction Projects

Construction Business Owner

6 Ways the Pandemic Reshaped & Redefined Workplace Construction Projects. hirvin. Wed, 06/22/2022 - 14:26. Many industries have been disrupted by the pandemic, and construction is no exception. New construction and renovations alike have experienced costly delays due to ongoing supply chain issues and material and labor shortages, which continue to affect the industry.

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4 Huge Takeaways From 2022 Vista User Summit

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A recap of some of the biggest trends, technologies and best practices from the 2022 Vista User Summit.

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How Does Hike in Interest Rate Affect Construction Industry?

The Constructor

Interest rate hikes make construction projects more expensive because the cost of construction materials increases. It also reduces the profit as the.

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A Housing Slowdown Is Underway, but This Downturn Is Nothing Like the Last One, Experts Say

Pro Builder

A Housing Slowdown Is Underway, but This Downturn Is Nothing Like the Last One, Experts Say. ldeakins. Wed, 06/22/2022 - 11:49. The housing market is finally cooling off after a mid-pandemic hot stretch, but today's market is much more stable than the bubble and bust buying landscape of 2008. A red-hot housing market is finally cooling down following consecutive rate hikes initiated by the Federal Reserve, but experts say that this downturn is nothing like the last one.

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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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Missouri Economic Development: Showing The Way

Business Facilities

The Show Me State is ideally positioned to attract businesses. G. Subash Alias, CEO, Missouri Partnership, shares his outlook for the partnership and the state.

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South Carolina: Full Steam Ahead

Business Facilities

Its east coast location coupled with friendly business climate is propelling South Carolina’s appeal to businesses of all sizes.

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Paradigm Shift In Tall Building Wind Design Cuts Material, Cost and Carbon

ENR Construction

It’s not often easy to be first. But that hasn’t stopped an intrepid adventurer from going against the prevailing winds of structural practice to debut a dynamic shift in skyscraper engineering that at minimum promises improved tall-building resilience and sustainability—at a reduced cost.

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Product Update: Custom Task Attributes and Form Calculations

Fieldwire

Our product development teams are always looking at ways to improve Fieldwire so that we can speed up workflows and make your day-to-day work on the jobsite more efficient. We’ve recently added two powerful new features. With custom task attributes, add even more speed and organization to your Fieldwire tasks. With form calculations, make the data captured in your Fieldwire forms more powerful and actionable.

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2022 Top 100 Professional Service Firms: Time Management Needs Rise

ENR Construction

As supply chain disruptions threaten to shelve some projects completely, more owners are using professional services firms to help reconfigure limited staff resources and keep schedules moving forward.

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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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Construction Input Prices Are Up 21% From a Year Ago, Says ABC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction input prices rose 2.3% in May compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 2.3% for the month. Construction input prices are up 21.4% from a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 21.9% higher.

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2022 Top 100 Professional Service Firms: Time Management Needs Rise

ENR Construction

As supply chain disruptions threaten to shelve some projects completely, more owners are using professional services firms to help reconfigure limited staff resources and keep schedules moving forward.

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Unique Whimsical Waterfront Home in Maine

Natural Building

Whimsical details abound inside and out at this one-of-a-kind home on Sturgeon Creek in Elliot Maine. Inside, you’ll find over 4400 square feet of living space that will surprise and delight you at every turn. There are options for bedrooms, great rooms, home office, art studio, music room, exercise room, root cellar, sauna, 4-season sunroom/potting studio, library, secret sleeping porch, and more.

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Unions Offer $200K Reward in Noose Incident at Big Federal Project

ENR Construction

FBI is investigating noose found at DOE Y-12 site's $6.5B uranium processing facility project in Tennessee, managed by Bechtel-led team.

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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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Housing Affordability Dips to 15-Year Low as Mortgage Rates Soar

Pro Builder

Housing Affordability Dips to 15-Year Low as Mortgage Rates Soar. ldeakins. Wed, 06/22/2022 - 12:18. Housing affordability took another hard hit last week following the Fed's most recent rate hikes. Mortgage payments are higher than rental costs in 45 of the 50 largest U.S. metros following the Fed’s most recent rate hike last week, causing a steep drop in buyer demand across the country, Zillow reports.

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Panel Design Plan Streamlines Installation on London's Elizabeth Line

ENR Construction

T he 100-km, $19-billion Elizabeth rail line opened in London last month after more than a decade of construction. Teams used a digital workflow to install over 27,000 cladding panels in three of the new stations, reducing needed weight and improving efficiency.

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Are Leather Doc Martens Waterproof?

Work Gearz

Leather Doc Martens are not waterproof. But you can waterproof them separately in various ways. Waterproofing them provides a very healthy shield of protection, which is highly recommended in the winter season. Read more to know the different ways to protect your Doc Martens. Doc Martens leather boots are one of the finest in pattern and exhilarate you with the most classy touch.

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Disruption-Proof Your Fleet With Digitalization

Construction Business Owner

Disruption-Proof Your Fleet With Digitalization. hirvin. Wed, 06/22/2022 - 15:47. For the average construction fleet, managers and owners operate with a slim margin for error. A single poorly maintained asset, or an inefficient allocation of personnel can have a cascading impact on the growth of the business — and that’s when times are normal. Add to that the ongoing supply chain disruption and the labor market as it experiences a once-in-a-generation redistribution, and suddenly fleets have to

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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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Danner vs Irish Setter Hunting Boots: Which One is Better?

Work Gearz

Danner boots and Irish Setter boots come with a lot of great features that enable them to be the best hunting boots. They have their unique style and variations when compared. But both work as water and heat resistant with durability and flexibility Any hunting journey can be safe and comfortable with these boots. Let’s see them closely. Irish Setter Boots.

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Slow As A Turtle? Florida Court Finds “No Damages for Delay” Clause Has Limits

Best Practices Construction Law

My commute home last night took longer than usual. It was not excessive traffic, an accident, or a stalled car. Rather, the cause of my delayed commute was a turtle: one single turtle crossing the road, holding up about 30 cars for what seemed like an eternity. (Never mind the fact that no one got out of their car to help the little guy!). When we think of delays on a construction project, the first inquiry is to identify the turtle—the one party holding up progress or causing the delay.

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Muck Boots Vs TideWe Boots: Which is The Best?

Work Gearz

TideWe boots and muck boots are both great in consideration for hunting and other wild sports or adventures. Mostly they attain pride for their waterproof quality and the warmth it serves. In comparison, muck boots and TideWe boots have their uniqueness and variations. Let’s check out some of its features to differentiate its quality and brand popularity.

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All About Building Maintenance | What Is Building Maintenance | Type of Maitenance

CivilJungle

Building Maintenance. Building maintenance is a retain or restore activity which have to be done in certain period of time. Building maintenance need to be done in every type of building like industrial building, commercial building and residential building. Building maintenance includes some basic works like electrical system repairing, landscaping, cleaning, etc.

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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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Housing Completions Expected to Boost Supply in 2022

Pro Builder

Housing Completions Expected to Boost Supply in 2022. ldeakins. Wed, 06/22/2022 - 12:08. The housing market may be slowing down, but new construction projects are keeping a steady pace, experts say. Despite a slowdown in housing starts caused by a drop in demand from homebuyers, new single-family and apartment housing will increase in 2022. According to Bill McBride in the CalculatedRisk Newsletter, total completions will increase by roughly 17% in 2022 to almost 1.7 million, the highest share s

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Biden's Proposed Gas-Tax Pause Draws Industry Criticism

ENR Construction

The plan requires approval by Congress, where reactions to the proposal were mixed.

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New Affordable Housing Units Cost $1 Million per Apartment to Build in California

Pro Builder

New Affordable Housing Units Cost $1 Million per Apartment to Build in California. ldeakins. Wed, 06/22/2022 - 12:01. Building affordable housing units just got even more costly in popular markets like San Francisco, where subsidized construction projects come with multi-million dollar price tags. Seven subsidized housing developments in Northern California have received state funding over the last two years and are starting to break ground, but their $1 million price tags mean that taxpayers ar

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Biden's Proposed Gas-Tax Pause Draws Industry Criticism

ENR Construction

Plan requires approval by Congress, where reactions were mixed.

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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!