Construction Industry Trends: March 2022 Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 30, 2022
Construction supply chains, modular building, workforces and more were in the spotlight in our March 2022 roundup of construction trends.
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Valid Construction Cost Estimate Creation
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 30, 2022
Valid construction cost estimate creation is the goal of every professional estimator. Any professional construction cost estimator worth their salt will not talk about “accuracy” In fact, it may be best to avoid any person or vendor that makes claims about the accuracy of their estimate or cost information. The reason is simple, an estimate, by nature, is an approximation.
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Tunnel Shafts: Types, Construction, and Advantages
The Constructor
MARCH 30, 2022
Tunnel shafts are vertical passages that connect the ground surface to the tunnel roof. Shafts have many advantages and are used in constructing.
Home Prices Rise at the Fastest Rate on Record
Pro Builder
MARCH 30, 2022
Home Prices Rise at the Fastest Rate on Record. ldeakins. Wed, 03/30/2022 - 10:21. Supercharged home prices are creeping toward new highs, but inflated mortgage rates could change that, experts say. The Case-Shiller national home price index logged a 19.2% year-over-year gain from January 2021 to January 2022, but according to Realtor.com, a steep rise in mortgage rates could put a damper on fast rising home prices following the spring buying season.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
Non-Destructive Testing of Underwater Concrete Structures
The Constructor
MARCH 30, 2022
Non-destructive testing (NDT) is performed on underwater concrete structures as a part of structural investigation, routine preventive.
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Construction Details for Trouble-Free Stucco Overhangs
Pro Builder
MARCH 30, 2022
Construction Details for Trouble-Free Stucco Overhangs. ldeakins. Wed, 03/30/2022 - 12:30. Transitions where horizontal and vertical stucco surfaces intersect are prone to moisture problems. Attention to proper detailing will help you avoid them. Richard Baker. With many types of cladding, the intersections of walls and horizontal surfaces like soffits or penetrations such as window or garage door openings don’t usually present a problem.
What Is Roof Vent | 9 Types Of Roof Vents | Best Roof Vents | Roof Vents For Houses
Civiconcepts
MARCH 30, 2022
What Is Ventilation? The process of removing stale indoor air from a building, room, or restricted space and replacing it with natural fresh air is known as ventilation. As the … What Is Roof Vent | 9 Types Of Roof Vents | Best Roof Vents | Roof Vents For Houses Read More ».
Open Construction Jobs Remain Steady Through February
Pro Builder
MARCH 30, 2022
Open Construction Jobs Remain Steady Through February. ldeakins. Wed, 03/30/2022 - 10:31. As the construction industry rebuilds post-pandemic, attracting skilled labor remains a key objective for the coming quarters. Open construction jobs remained at a total of 381,000 unfilled positions in February, while hiring across the construction industry rose to a 5.2% rate, NAHB Eye on Housing reports.
Laminate Vs Vinyl Flooring | Vinyl Vs Laminate Flooring | Top 10 Differences Between Laminate And Vinyl Flooring
Civiconcepts
MARCH 30, 2022
The major difference between Laminate Vs Vinyl Flooring is that laminate flooring is made of wood by-products whereas vinyl flooring is made of plastic material. The Laminate flooring is partially … Laminate Vs Vinyl Flooring | Vinyl Vs Laminate Flooring | Top 10 Differences Between Laminate And Vinyl Flooring Read More ».
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
How the Housing Industry Is Slowly but Surely Embracing Innovation
Pro Builder
MARCH 30, 2022
How the Housing Industry Is Slowly but Surely Embracing Innovation. ldeakins. Wed, 03/30/2022 - 10:27. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the construction industry to adapt to new normals, a grievance which, in hindsight, may have also paved the way for progress and innovation. From advanced jobsite technology to factory-built homes, the housing industry is embracing innovation in the midst of a labor and materials shortage, but further progress is hindered by a lack of investment from large companies
Oklahoma Legislation Supports Manufacturers Impacted By Covid
Business Facilities
MARCH 30, 2022
HB4451 will help Oklahoma manufacturing companies impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. In Durant, BrucePac kicks off a $22.5 million expansion project.
Feds Allocate $4.4B for More Infrastructure Law Water Projects
ENR Construction
MARCH 30, 2022
Corps, BuRec funds go for port, inland waterways, flood protection and rural projects to improve freight flow, provide climate change resilience and help disadvantaged communities.
Welcome Back to the QSC Community
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 30, 2022
Having recently celebrated its 25th anniversary during Power Meeting 2022, QSC let everyone know that this vital member community is back and better than ever.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Region's Starts Show Momentum Building
ENR Construction
MARCH 30, 2022
Contractors are rebounding from the pandemic and working through a pipeline of energy, infrastructure and hospitality while also navigating labor and materials shortages.
CAIF Will Invest $5M In New South Carolina Operations
Business Facilities
MARCH 30, 2022
Concentrated Active Ingredients & Flavors (CAIF) will create 20 new jobs with its new operations in Lexington County, SC.
Meeting the Water Needs Of a Growing Texas Region
ENR Construction
MARCH 30, 2022
The population of North Texas has surged by 650,00 over the last five years, increasing the demand for essential services from ENR Texas & Louisiana’s 2022 Owner of the Year, the North Texas Municipal Water District.
Texas Homestead Lien Rules & Requirements
Levelset
MARCH 30, 2022
Mechanics liens are among the most powerful tools for contractors to ensure they get paid what they’ve earned on a construction project. In Texas, contractors must send multiple notices and meet strict deadlines to preserve their right to a lien if they need to file one. However, if the project is on a homestead property, the Lone Star State has additional requirements to secure lien rights.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Texts From Loo
Pro Builder
MARCH 30, 2022
Texts From Loo. rbinsacca. Wed, 03/30/2022 - 17:00. A few months ago, The Wall Street Journal ’s weekend edition featured “ The Loo of the Future ,” an article headlined by a whizbang toilet that—in addition to its traditional functions—serves as a health-monitoring device that texts users with recipe suggestions to help balance their diet. I get enough unwanted texts, even from people I love.
Renovating El Cortez: the neon jewel of Fremont Street
The Korte Company
MARCH 30, 2022
El Cortez is “Old Vegas.”. It’s Bugsy Siegel. It’s the Rat Pack. Built in 1941, it’s got its fair share of ghost stories. Bellhops and long-timers still whisper about those bones they found in the basement. The hotel is also a shapeshifter, with countless remodels, renovations and additions speckling its 80-year run on East Fremont Street downtown. There’s just something about it.
Stucco metrics: The mighty stucco casing bead
Construction Specifier
MARCH 30, 2022
Photos courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger. By Jeff Bowlsby, CCS, CCCA. A portland cement-based plaster ( stucco ) wall cladding system inherently includes its perimeter edges—where the stucco simultaneously begins, ends, and interfaces with other claddings, structural elements, penetrations, and dissimilar materials. How the stucco panel edge condition is designed and constructed critically impacts the function, performance, serviceability, durability, and aesthetics of the stucco cladding as
St Edward’s Church in Stow-on-the-Wold
Natural Building
MARCH 30, 2022
St Edward’s Church is a medieval-built Church of England parish church, serving Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, UK. Hilltop Stow-on-the-Wold is a classic Cotswold town where you’ll find antique shops and a great selection of traditional pubs. The north entrance of St Edward’s Church looks like it’s straight out of a fairy tale – it’s one of the town’s most photographed spots.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
How AI can improve the security of facility entrances
Construction Specifier
MARCH 30, 2022
Photos courtesy Boon Edam. By Kurt Measom. While artificial intelligence (AI) has made an impact in a myriad of technology sectors, it is still in its infancy in the physical security industry. AI’s ability to simulate the human intelligence process by acquiring and learning certain tasks and behaviors is well suited for some of physical security’s redundant tasks.
Maximizing Square Footage for an Efficient Floor Plan
Pro Builder
MARCH 30, 2022
Maximizing Square Footage for an Efficient Floor Plan. ldeakins. Wed, 03/30/2022 - 10:24. Quality over quantity is a concept that reigns supreme when designing expansive floor plans, says Housing Design Matters. Builders looking to develop housing units with incremental square footage may not be accounting for livability in expansive floor plans, says Housing Design Matters, but by prioritizing efficiency over space, units can grow in size while still being homey and practical.
Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience
Construction Specifier
MARCH 30, 2022
Photo courtesy Stormwater Capture Co. By Sasha Aguilera and Karen Liu. Americans experienced many climate disasters in 2021. Much of Texas was covered in snow in February with more than 4 million households lost power. In June, the Pacific Northwest suffered from a heat dome, which set all-time heat records in seven states and caused hundreds of deaths.
How to Get Wet Blood Out of Carpet
CivilJungle
MARCH 30, 2022
How to Get Wet Blood Out of Carpet? Wet blood on the carpet is a very problematic thing and blood is type of stain which need to be cleared quickly. There are some process are to be followed to get wet blood out of the carpet, those are the following-. Use of Detergent Solution: In this step, you need to create a mixture with detergent and wash it by a soft cloth or sponge.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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The interior sliding door system (r)evolution
Construction Specifier
MARCH 30, 2022
Photo ©Chris Eden/edenphotography.us. By Tysen Gannon, LEED AP. In the early 2000s, tech giants like Google reimagined the modern workplace. To set themselves apart and attract talent in a competitive marketplace, they teamed up with architects and specifiers to bring the aesthetics of home into the office. With an eye on amenities catering to comfort, novelty, and visual appeal, modern commercial designers helped inspire a new generation of workers to be their most productive selves.
What Is Grade On Slab?
CivilJungle
MARCH 30, 2022
Introduction of Grade on a Slab. Slabs directly involved on the earth to keep walls and other structural components are named slabs on quality or Grade Crossbeams. This type of slab is released presently in the ground position. Grade slab itself performs as a foundation for the structure , which accomplishes advanced footings. Grade slabs are prepared in locations where the ground accomplishes bark.
Maintaining multilevel parking deck systems
Construction Specifier
MARCH 30, 2022
Photos courtesy Amir Hassan. By Amir Hassan, MS, PE. It is hard to imagine any urban setting without parking garages. Given the limited availability of usable areas in busy cities, parking structures efficiently provide stalls for vehicles in airports, train stations, bus stations, commercial buildings, hospitals, and malls. They are commonly built using cast-in-place concrete, precast concrete, post-tensioned concrete, structural steel, engineered lumber, or a combination of these systems.
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