Fri.Mar 25, 2022

article thumbnail

Recognizing Constructech Capabilities

Construction Business Owner

Recognizing Constructech Capabilities. hirvin. Fri, 03/25/2022 - 10:27. It has been nearly two years of challenges for construction business owners — halted projects, materials shortages and a tight labor market have made it difficult to stay on track and be efficient.

Materials 295
article thumbnail

GREEN Facilities Management and Procurement Practices

Job Order Contracting

Planning, construction, and renovation to create more resilient and environmentally compatible buildings minimize costs and save lives. Disasters caused $210 billion worth of damage around the world in 2020 – a significant increase on 2019’s figure of $166 billion. Rebuilding after a disaster has become prohibitively expensive. Via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us – Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery solutions for the built environment.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Solutions To Reduce Debtor Days For Construction Business Owners

Contractor Bookkeeping

Steady, reliable cash flow is crucial for the survival of your construction business – so taking steps to ensure your customers pay promptly is a key priority. Debtor days refer to the length of time it takes clients, on average, to pay you for the work you've done. A higher number of debtor days means clients take longer to pay you. A lower number of debtor days means clients take less time to pay you, which means there's more cash available for your business to use.

article thumbnail

Williams-Sonoma Will Create 2,400 Jobs In Arizona

Business Facilities

The home furnishings retailer plans to open a new 1.25-million-square-foot fulfillment and distribution center in The Cubes at Glendale.

Arizona 98
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

US DOT TIFIA Loan OK’d for New Potomac River Crossing

ENR Construction

Maryland will receive a $200-million loan to help fund a replacement of Gov. Harry W. Nice Memorial/Sen. Thomas “Mac” Middleton Bridge.

More Trending

article thumbnail

Millennials Are Making an Untimely Entry Into a Volatile Housing Market

Pro Builder

Millennials Are Making an Untimely Entry Into a Volatile Housing Market. ldeakins. Fri, 03/25/2022 - 10:09. As Millennials enter into the housing market to search for their first homes, they are being met with fierce competition and dwindling supply. Millennials account for 43% of all homebuyers in 2022, but a pricey and competitive market has them squaring off with baby boomers for a meager supply of small suburban homes.

Housing 52
article thumbnail

Rotten Egg Smell In Car | Car Smells Like Rotten Eggs

CivilJungle

Introduction of Rotten Egg Smell In Car. Your senses are always essential when you’re driving your car. It would help if you saw where you’re going; it’s important to be suitable to hear what’s passing around you. The sense of your vehicle is important when you are in a stir. Foremost wouldn’t imagine that you require to smell to drive, but it’s just as essential as your other sanities.

Sewer 52
article thumbnail

This Off-Grid Colorado Project Lays the Groundwork for Green Housing’s Future

Pro Builder

This Off-Grid Colorado Project Lays the Groundwork for Green Housing’s Future. ldeakins. Fri, 03/25/2022 - 10:12. The resilient and energy efficient VISION House offers a glimpse into the future of eco-conscious construction. VISION House at Mariposa Meadows, an off-grid, carbon neutral project by Green Builder Media, near Telluride, Colorado offers a forward-thinking solution to housing in an era of extreme climate change.

article thumbnail

Michigan Lawmakers Pass $4.7B Infrastructure Spending Bill

ENR Construction

Legislation puts more than $1 billion toward water projects including lead service line replacement and PFAS removal.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Rising Mortgage Rates Continue to Price Out a Growing Share of Buyers

Pro Builder

Rising Mortgage Rates Continue to Price Out a Growing Share of Buyers. ldeakins. Fri, 03/25/2022 - 10:18. Buyers on a budget are struggling to grapple with inflated mortgage rates in an already overpriced housing market. Mortgage rates jumped to an average of 4.42% during the week ending March 24, a year-over-year increase of more than a percentage point from 3.17% in March 2021.

article thumbnail

Canada’s Eastern Provinces Weigh Major Flood-Risk Fix

ENR Construction

Nova Scotia, New Brunswick seek federal boost for dike project to cost up to $250M.

Risk 68
article thumbnail

SAFTI FIRST Architectural Glass Products Bring Exciting Innovations for the Architectural Community

Safti First

With many years of experience, over sixty in the architectural glazing industry, we have learned that innovation is a necessity to growth and success both for our clients and ourselves. The architectural community rewards innovation and appreciates evolving architectural advancements as this innovation allows them to introduce interesting, new, and creative projects, whether an application, performance, safety, aesthetics, or environmental innovation.

article thumbnail

California Grid Operator Plans Record $2.9B Project Spend

ENR Construction

The operator of most of California’s power grid announced March 17 a 10-year transmission upgrade plan, specifying 23 projects costing an estimated $2.9 billion to accommodate a big boost in planned carbon-free power.

Plans 41
article thumbnail

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?

article thumbnail

Lumber Prices Could See More Volatility After 20% Drop in March

Pro Builder

Lumber Prices Could See More Volatility After 20% Drop in March. ldeakins. Fri, 03/25/2022 - 10:21. Builders rejoicing over a decline in lumber prices may not be in the clear just yet. Lumber prices surged to a new high of $1,357 per thousand board feet following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but in recent weeks, that number has fallen by more than 20% to near $1,000, Fortune reports.

America 105
article thumbnail

Russia Sanctions Offer Some Lift to U.S. LNG Marketplace

ENR Construction

Developers jockey to expedite new projects as Biden administration expands exports, but clean energy goals cloud long term growth outlook.

36