Wed.May 11, 2022

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Construction Cost Data Insights

Job Order Contracting

Add local construction cost data insights into your facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build planning, procurement, and project delivery activities, and gain 30%-40% greater cost visibility. Most real property owners lack the ability to measure a project to determine if it’s successful or not. At the end of the day, you need to have data to measure the success of any facilities project.

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How To Choose The Right Crane For Your Project

Construction Marketing

Cranes are essential to any major construction project, providing safe and efficient on-site transportation of heavy materials. In fact, most major construction projects would either be too dangerous or outright impossible without the help of cranes. However, the success of your construction project can only be guaranteed if you choose the right crane.

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What are Preliminaries in Construction Contracts?

Lets Build

Most construction companies, project managers , and contractors will deal with preliminaries in their construction contracts. These preliminaries, also called prelims, cover costs for an entire construction project—not for specific work sections or activities. We’ll define preliminaries in construction, discuss what prelims are, and gain an understanding of what preliminary costs are included in a construction contract.

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The Popular Features Homeowners Didn’t Know They Needed

Pro Builder

The Popular Features Homeowners Didn’t Know They Needed. ldeakins. Wed, 05/11/2022 - 10:49. Some uncommon home amenities could prove to be surprising necessities when put to the test, says Housing Design Matters. While some home features are left unused and others are an absent necessity for homeowners, several amenities that may at first seem impractical or unnecessary can be surprisingly helpful in the long run.

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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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Our Top Three Takeaways from Rebuild Madrid

Autodesk Construction Cloud

At the end of April, we took part in Rebuild Madrid – the leading innovation event for the building industry in Spain. Attendees from all corners of construction came together in Madrid to share insights about digital transformation and the role construction plays in Spain’s sustained economic growth. The dynamic three-day event was jam-packed with everything from industry presentations, in-depth master classes to live networking with leading construction influencers.

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Apps Offer Innovative Sourcing for Materials and Labor

ENR Construction

Materials supply chain disruptions and the mass retirement of older workers in the skilled trades—a trend that actually began in the 2010s—have forced preconstruction professionals and estimators to be more resourceful than ever. .

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Focus On Puerto Rico: Its Place In The Sun

Business Facilities

Emerging business opportunities are thriving in Puerto Rico.

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EPA, Corps Moving Forward on WOTUS Rules Update

ENR Construction

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plan to continue to press forward with new rules defining the types of rivers, streams and wetlands that fall under Clean Water Act protections.

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How to Get Paid on New York Public Projects

Levelset

New York State has announced a major project in the state’s buildup of its infrastructure, with billions in contracts available for contractors in state-wide projects — an early return on the US government’s renewed interest in infrastructure spending. Though we’re just at the start of this spending spree, luckily for contractors, the state of New York is already getting started.

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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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Expert Flint Witness Testimony Draws Fire

ENR Construction

The ethics and standard-of-care witness in the negligence trial of two engineering firms connected to the 2015 Flint, Mich., water crisis said in three days of testimony that both firms failed to act to stop or limit the public danger despite having the knowledge and obligation to alert higher government authorities.

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The Housing Market Is Still Hot, But Experts Say It May Be Cooling

Pro Builder

The Housing Market Is Still Hot, But Experts Say It May Be Cooling. ldeakins. Wed, 05/11/2022 - 10:31. Stagnant household incomes are no match for fast-rising home prices, but that widening ratio isn't sustainable for the long-term, experts say. Home prices are up 20% year-over-year while housing inventory remains at a record low, but housing experts are downgrading their forecasts for 2022 as rising mortgage rates leave a substantial dent in the rate of home sales, Bill McBride reports in the C

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MTA Chugs Toward Finish Line In East Side Access Marathon

ENR Construction

The $11-billion project to link Long Island to Grand Central Terminal via train lines is set to finish in late 2022 after a decades-long journey.

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Australia-Based Dimensions X Is Creating a More Sustainable Future for Prefab

Pro Builder

Australia-Based Dimensions X Is Creating a More Sustainable Future for Prefab. ldeakins. Wed, 05/11/2022 - 10:36. Dimensions X is taking notes from Tesla to deliver an efficient and sustainable prefab product for Australian homebuyers. Australia-based prefab company Dimensions X is pioneering a sustainable and efficient solution to prefab home building meant to bypass excessive delays, costs, and waste associated with traditional home construction.

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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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Kiewit-led Joint Venture Secures $235M BART Silicon Valley Extension

ENR Construction

The Kiewit Shea Traylor (KST) joint venture wins the progressive-design build contract that will link the VTA and BART rail systems via a tunnel under downtown San Jose.

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Home Builders in Southern Nevada Are Facing Record High Demand

Pro Builder

Home Builders in Southern Nevada Are Facing Record High Demand. ldeakins. Wed, 05/11/2022 - 10:44. Nevada buyers undaunted by rising mortgage rates are putting pressure on local builders to create more housing supply. Home prices are up 27% year-over-year in Southern Nevada to a record high $460,000, but demand for new home construction isn’t slowing.

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Construction Economics for May 16, 2022

ENR Construction

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.

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The Best and Worst U.S. Cities for Buyers and Renters

Pro Builder

The Best and Worst U.S. Cities for Buyers and Renters. ldeakins. Wed, 05/11/2022 - 10:54. Renting is just as unaffordable as buying a home in some major U.S. metros. Rising home prices are forcing many would-be buyers to retreat into the rental market, but rents are following a similar trajectory in most major U.S. cities, SmartAsset reports. The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment rose 13.2% year-over-year in April, and while many metros are more expensive for homebuyers, renters are grappl

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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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ENR Editors Take Home Awards

ENR Construction

At the 2022 Jesse H. Neal Awards held April 26 in New York City, ENR’s editorial team walked away with three category wins and were runners up for best in show.

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Can I Put My Cowboy Boots in the Dryer?

Work Gearz

Cowboy boots are known for their strong and rugged nature, as well as being durable. And since most strong, high quality boots are made of good quality leather, it shouldn’t get wet frequently as water is known to degrade leather’s quality.  But just in case your cowboy boots do get wet, what can you do to dry it and make sure the quality remains intact?

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LAX People Mover Passes Construction Milestone

ENR Construction

Construction of the train guideway structure for the Los Angeles International Airport Automated People Mover has been completed.

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Why Are Cowboy Boots So Uncomfortable? (6 Tips to Make Comfortable)

Work Gearz

Cowboy boots are one of the sturdier boots out here. They are a fashion statement and wearing them does give you an edgier look, however, some people claim that they’re not as comfortable. Now this is debatable, because they might be extremely comfortable for some.  But there are a few things that make a cowboy boot a tad bit uncomfortable when you wear them.

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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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How Supertall Buildings Lift Us Higher

ENR Construction

In a world beset by troubles, supertall buildings, which measure from 984 ft to 1,968 ft, would not seem to rate high on a list of priority concerns.

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What Is a Digital Twin? 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

A digital replica can breathe ‘life’ into a project, and the resulting built asset. This proposition has driven our BIM adoption and implementation journey for the past two decades. Our journey has shown us the importance of data and information management and how a model-centric way of working can improve how we design, construct, and manage a built asset.

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The Rush Is On: Administration's $8 Billion Attracts Lots of US Hydrogen Hub Builders

ENR Construction

States, utilities, firms and politicians vie for infrastructure law funds to develop networks to produce and use the cleaner gas alternative.

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Different Types of Windows for Home with Pros and Cons

Learn Civil Engineering

There are different types of windows, if we say in a simple language, a window is an opening to serve the purpose of ventilation, sunlight, etc. now considering technically, it is a space made in the wall of a house starting from sill level to ending at lintel level which provides sufficient ventilation & sunlight […].

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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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PCL Tapped to Lead $300M First Phase of Jacksonville Shipyards Project

ENR Construction

PCL Construction was named construction manager for the Jacksonville Jaguars' redevelopment of a former shipyards site.

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Are Regular Cowboy Boots Snake Proof?

Work Gearz

When we think of cowboys, the usual things that come to our mind are the rural, countryside environment, ranches and the tough, rugged vibes of the people. And in the countryside, we may encounter various things we like, and some, well, things that we do not like near us. Snakes top the list for sure.  Fortunately, cowboys are tough enough to deal with snakes if they come across one.

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Texas Toll Road Tries Satellite Sensing for Maintenance

ENR Construction

A Texas toll road operator has turned to the sky for solutions to a very down-to-earth problem: roadway maintenance. .

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