The Constructor

MARCH 8, 2023

Construction sites are inherently dangerous places, and one of the biggest hazards workers face is the risk of electric shock. As a construction site worker, it is important to stay safe by following various electrical safety tips. This article outlines eight essential tips to help keep you safe on the job, from understanding your safety […] The post Stay Safe on the Job: 8 Electrical Safety Tips for Construction Site Workers appeared first on The Constructor.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 8, 2023

Addressing sexual harassment and accommodating mothers are some of the keys to supporting a diverse workforce, a recent survey of tradeswomen shows.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 8, 2023

Household Formation Continues to Outpace Single-Family Production ldeakins Wed, 03/08/2023 - 10:17 The U.S. housing market needs to add approximately 6.5 million single-family homes to keep up with the breakneck pace of household formation After more than a decade of underbuilding relative to population growth, the gap between single-family home production and household formation grew to 6.5 million homes between 2012 and 2022, CNN reports.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 8, 2023

The Dodge Construction Network said its Momentum Index has rebounded, shaking off a steep plunge at the beginning of the year.

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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.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 8, 2023

Women in Construction: Jeanne Bartels Wears Many Hard Hats qpurcell Wed, 03/08/2023 - 11:46 In honor of Women in Construction Week, Utopia conducted a Q&A with several women in the construction industry. From property and project managers, to engineers and CFOs, these women have climbed the ranks and made a name for themselves in their respective companies.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 8, 2023

Federal Highway Administration officials say the agreement to end a civil rights investigation into the proposed I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project includes design changes to reduce its neighborhood footprint.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 8, 2023

One worker died from a collapse Tuesday morning at the Spokane Tribe Casino project site.

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BD+C

MARCH 8, 2023

Call for Speakers: BD+C’s 2023 Women in Residential + Commercial Construction Conference 0 dbarista Wed, 03/08/2023 - 09:00 Building Team The 2023 Women in Residential + Commercial Construction conference event will take place October 25-27 in Nashville, Tenn., and will bring together more than 300 women leaders from all facets of the $1.4 trillion U.S. residential and commercial constructing sector.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 8, 2023

Addressing the scarcity of women in the tech workforce must go beyond the recruitment stage, according to a new report.

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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.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 8, 2023

The Federal Reserve Isn’t Slowing Its Rate Hikes Ahead of the Spring Market ldeakins Wed, 03/08/2023 - 09:42 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage surged above 7% yet again, threatening to squash a recent resurgence of buyer activity Mortgage rates rose to 7.03% for 30-year fixed-rate loans on the afternoon of March 7 as the Federal Reserve continued its ongoing efforts to tame inflation in the U.S. economy, Realtor.com reports.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 8, 2023

Kelly Benedict, the firm’s head of innovation and transformation, sees a lot of opportunity for women in construction right now.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 8, 2023

Where Are Single-Family Housing Starts Falling the Fastest? ldeakins Wed, 03/08/2023 - 09:52 As a growing number of Americans move away from large metro areas in search of more space and greater housing affordability, single-family housing starts are slowing in the nation's densest counties Single-family housing starts have slowed considerably over the past year, but according to NAHB Eye on Housing, the largest drops are happening in the nation’s densest counties.

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BD+C

MARCH 8, 2023

Is Zoom zapping your zip? Here are two strategies to help creative teams do their best work 0 dbarista Wed, 03/08/2023 - 09:12 Architects Collaborating virtually requires a person to filter out the periphery of their field of vision and focus on the glow of the screen. Zoom fatigue is a well-documented result of our over-reliance on one method of communication to work.

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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?

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Pro Builder

MARCH 8, 2023

Homebuyers Persevere Despite Rising Mortgage Rates, Home Prices ldeakins Wed, 03/08/2023 - 10:08 Interest rates are on the rise, but prospective buyers are still forging ahead with home purchases at the start of the spring market Total mortgage application volume increased 7.4% last week after falling to a 28-year low the previous week, but high home prices are still forcing prospective buyers to stretch their budgets in order to compete in a spring market just starting to heat up.

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BD+C

MARCH 8, 2023

Maximize Procore ROI with visual data 1 kcichowicz Wed, 03/08/2023 - 11:24 Learn about EarthCam’s 21 new features for automatic image uploads, alerts for safety violations and live, accurate weather data.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 8, 2023

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.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 8, 2023

Learn all about Viewpoint Help, Trimble Viewpoint’s single source for product documentation and knowledge.

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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.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 8, 2023

VTA is preparing for the future with the $9.3B Phase II of the BART Silicon Valley Extension light rail project.

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BD+C

MARCH 8, 2023

New “Game Changer” for Glaziers 1 kcichowicz Fri, 03/10/2023 - 11:36 SAFTI FIRST When SuperClear 45-HS (hose stream) and SuperClear 45-HS-LI (hose stream, low-iron) were introduced in January 2019, we knew that it would be another SAFTI FIRST “game-changer”. Architects, glaziers and building owners no longer had to settle for unsafe wire glass or expensive, tinted filmed and laminated ceramics.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 8, 2023

The federal program could be a model for similar risk-reduction efforts, say researchers.

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Contractor Magazine

MARCH 8, 2023

Almost one-half of all construction job openings disappeared in a single month.

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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!

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Construction Dive

MARCH 8, 2023

Patrick Murphy of Miami-based Coastal Construction Group has been appointed to the President’s Export Council.

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