June, 2023

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‘Bench it, shore it, shield it, slope it’: Utility contractors spotlight trench safety

Construction Dive

June is Trench Safety Month, and this week the National Utility Contractors Association hosts training and webinars, providing resources for contractors with workers in excavations.

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Is Field Experience Critical to a BIM Manager’s Success? 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

No doubt you know firsthand how hard it can be to transform a plan into reality. Especially given the fact that while building information modeling (BIM) is supposed to create an accurate reflection of the physical building, it takes a great deal of know-how to make it so. So, we were curious: Before someone makes a change or adds content to a model, how much should they know about its constructability in the field?

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JCB launches all-day operation electric site loader

Construction Enquirer

JCB has unveiled its first full electric wheeled loader which promises full working day use, with low noise and zero-emission operation. The machine boasts the largest standard battery pack in its class, with a 20kWh capacity, with productivity matching the popular 403 diesel model. It has a built-in charger that allows connection to a range of on-site power sources.

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Experts Confident That Housing Inflation Will Soon Fall—Here’s Why

Pro Builder

Experts Confident That Housing Inflation Will Soon Fall—Here’s Why ldeakins Wed, 06/14/2023 - 11:48 Housing experts predict "with a high a degree of confidence" that shelter inflation will decelerate in the second half of the year Shelter accounts for more than a third of the consumer price index (CPI) weighting, and though housing inflation has been high for months, economists say it has now peaked and may soon begin to reverse.

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Stay Ahead in 2024 with Proven Strategies for Success

The specialty contractor space is facing a transformative period, driven by labor shortages, rapid technological advancements, and increasing regulatory requirements. In 2024, contractors must navigate complex challenges like fragmented management systems and delays in payment. This guide offers a deep dive into the key disruptions reshaping the industry over the next 24 months, including digitization, sustainable practices, and modular construction.

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3 Reasons Contractors Should Hire More Women

Construction Business Owner

3 Reasons Contractors Should Hire More Women ccapoccia Tue, 06/27/2023 - 19:40 We need more of the right people for the construction industry to keep pace with project demand. Statistics show that for every four people leaving the industry, only one enters. But keeping up is not just about numbers. Recent research shows that women bring unique qualities to the jobsite that will help contractors improve project outcomes.

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Trade coordination: how to coordinate technical teams on site efficiently without BIM

Lets Build

Construction is usually involving and delicate, with different teams like trade professionals, project managers, and subcontractors working together to deliver successful projects. The whole process hinges on seamless coordination and fluid team transitions for better outcomes. Today, construction teams rely on Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create and manage information during the entire lifecycle of a project.

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Safety helmets that streamline worker training records

Construction Dive

The Malta Dynamics APEX Type 2 Safety Helmet with WaveOn Technology meets ANSI standard Z89.1-2014, and features a six-point suspension system for improved impact protection with adjustable head and chin straps for ultimate comfort and fit.

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Henry Construction crashes into administration

Construction Enquirer

Henry Construction Projects has gone into administration leaving hundreds of suppliers and subcontractors out of pocket. Insolvency experts from FRP Advisory took control of the London-based residential tower builder yesterday evening. The collapse ends weeks of speculation about the contractor which has been strangling its supply chain of payments for several months.

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Adaptive reuse: 5 benefits of office-to-residential conversions

BD+C

Adaptive reuse: 5 benefits of office-to-residential conversions FitzGerald completed renovations on Millennium on LaSalle, a 14-story building in the heart of Chicago’s Loop. Originally built in 1902, the former office building now comprises 211 apartment units and marks LaSalle Street’s first complete office-to-residential conversion. rcassidy Mon, 06/19/2023 - 14:58 Richard Whitney, Vice President, FitzGerald More than 11,000 units of multifamily housing have been created in the last two years

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.

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Single Family Build-For-Rent Homes Reach All-Time High

Pro Builder

Single Family Build-For-Rent Homes Reach All-Time High qpurcell Tue, 06/13/2023 - 09:33 In its annual Built-to-Rent Report , RentCafe's analysis of Yardi Matrix data shows an exponential increase in build-for-rent (BFR) home completion. Today, there are 44,700 rental homes in the pipeline—triple the amount of houses completed in 2022. Last year, the U.S. saw a record-breaking year for BFR homes.

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Types of Window Treatments: Enhancing Style and Functionality

Civiconcepts

Introduction of Window Treatment Window treatments are used to control the degree to which window perform their various function, they have great design potential as sources of beauty and character … Types of Window Treatments: Enhancing Style and Functionality Read More »

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How project managers are using technology to ensure on-budget and on-time construction

Lets Build

The success of any construction project hinges on multiple factors, including budgeting and scheduling, which impact the project’s completion. In fact, most contractors usually add a 10% margin error into their budgets and timelines as a contingency. Expectedly, not all aspects of a project go according to plan; several setbacks usually affect your cost and timelines.

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Construction job openings increase 68K

Construction Dive

There are more job openings than there are unemployed Americans and construction, like many industries, faces a growing need for workers.

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How General Contractors Can Drive Growth Without Increasing Headcount

For construction businesses, scaling operations means taking on greater workloads. Unfortunately, much of the responsibility of managing additional work falls on you and your finance team. Learn how you can navigate the increased complexity of managing more projects without adding headcount. We’re here to share insights into why technology is key to scaling your finance operations.

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Ilke Homes put up for sale in battle to save modular builder

Construction Enquirer

Yorkshire-based modular house builder ilke Homes has been put up for sale as the board and investors battle to save the loss-making business. The Enquirer understand that work stopped at both sites and its 250,000 sq ft factory in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire on Friday. Directors warned the business was struggling in the face of volatile macro-economic conditions and issues with the planning system complicate fundraising and housing delivery.

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Sustainable, Award-winning Design gives New Life to Parkland Hospital

BD+C

Sustainable, Award-winning Design gives New Life to Parkland Hospital 1 kcichowicz Mon, 06/05/2023 - 10:14 Voice of the Brand Built in 1954, the Dallas Parkland Hospital had become severely overcrowded and outdated. The largest public healthcare project in the country to be built in one phase, this AIA award-winning, LEED Gold project doubled the size of the old facility.

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'Trade Secret' Startup Builds Modular Homes out of Ceramic

Pro Builder

'Trade Secret' Startup Builds Modular Homes out of Ceramic qpurcell Thu, 06/29/2023 - 09:28 A startup called Vantem constructs modular, factory-built homes that are energy efficient and affordable and can withstand extreme weather. Vantem achieves all that, explains founder and CEO Chris Anderson, by using an innovative panel for the floors, walls, and roofs.

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Digital Builder Ep 55: Sparking a Passion for Construction in Younger Generations 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction’s workforce challenges aren’t new, and most of us are acutely aware of the industry’s labor shortage. This issue—which is already urgent—grows even more critical with each passing year. The clock is ticking as the age demographics of construction workers skew older. Data from Zippia shows that nearly half (47%) of construction professionals are over 40 years old, and 26% are between 30-40.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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Guide to Flush Doors: Everything You Need to Know

Civiconcepts

Introduction To Flush Door In recent years, flush doors are gaining in popularity because of their attractive design, easy construction, lowered price, greater strength, and higher longevity.

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Bills break ground, A’s plan move and Jags drop renderings: Latest in stadium construction news

Construction Dive

Some pro sports franchises are barreling ahead with plans for new venues, while others are reconsidering the right real estate for their future facilities.

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Barratt to demolish 36 new homes with faulty foundations

Construction Enquirer

Housing giant Barratt is set to demolish 36 new homes on an estate in Cambridge after finding faults in the foundations. Local paper the Cambridge Independent first revealed the problems on the Darwin Green site where Barratt David Wilson Homes Cambridgeshire is building a new community of nearly 1,600 homes. A spokesperson for Barratt David Wilson Homes Cambridgeshire said: “As a five-star housebuilder we have an extensive quality assurance process and during inspections we found that a small n

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Taking storytelling to a new level in building design, with Gensler's Bob Weis and Andy Cohen

BD+C

Taking storytelling to a new level in building design, with Gensler's Bob Weis and Andy Cohen 0 dbarista Tue, 06/06/2023 - 13:04 Bob Weis, formerly the head of Disney Imagineering, was recently hired by Gensler as its Global Immersive Experience Design Leader. He joins the firm's co-CEO Andy Cohen to discuss how Gensler will focus on storytelling to connect people to its projects.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Builder Rankings by Revenue: 2023 Housing Giants List

Pro Builder

Builder Rankings by Revenue: 2023 Housing Giants List ibush Thu, 06/22/2023 - 17:14 Pro Builder 's annual Housing Giants rankings list provides a snapshot in time of builders’ perceived opportunities and challenges. These are the top 240 home builders in the nation, ranked by revenue P ro Builder 's latest Housing Giants list shows that while the nation's biggest builders collectively closed more houses and collected more money in 2022 than during the previous year, home building business was ne

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Meet the Insider: Khalil Shaiful, Deputy Director, Group Level at Boustead Projects Singapore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Humanity has long known that change is a part of life. From the boundaries of empire to the vicissitudes of weather and from new technologies to new realities, humanity has successfully navigated confusing and often harsh changes throughout history. “The only constant in life is change.” Such is the philosophy of both Heraclitus, who was the first to note this quote on paper, and of Khalil Shaiful, who likes to quote him in saying so.

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New Jersey Takes Proactive US Stance on Imminent Flood Plain Building Rule

ENR Construction

State will enact nation-leading requirements next month to boost first floor building elevations for most new or renovated projects that are based on “predictive precipitation modeling” of future flood impacts, not historic trends.

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4 strategies for contech success

Construction Dive

While money is pouring into the construction technology space, a fragmented customer base is holding solutions firms back. Here’s how to cope.

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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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Construction workers secure 7.6% pay increase

Construction Enquirer

Construction unions and contractors have agreed a pay increase from next month of at least 6% for around 500,000 site workers operating under the Construction Industry Joint Council agreement. In a two-stage CIJC deal, workers will receive a further 1.5% rise from 1 January 2024, delivering a compound increase of around 7.6%. Additionally, the lowest pay rate for labourers will increase by 8%, with the entire increase being introduced in July.

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K-12 school construction: 5 ways strong community relations can lead to success

BD+C

K-12 school construction: 5 ways strong community relations can lead to success 0 dbarista Thu, 06/29/2023 - 10:59 School Construction When constructing a K-12 school, building positive relationships with the community—including students, parents, school staff and residents—is critical to the success of the project. Here are five ways Skanska puts the community first when building K-12 schools in the Pacific Northwest.

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Single-Family Construction Accelerates in May

Pro Builder

Single-Family Construction Accelerates in May ldeakins Wed, 06/21/2023 - 11:08 Home builders are reporting increased demand for new-construction as home sellers pull back from the for-sale market Single-family construction rose 21.7% in May, as demand for new-construction increased amid a drop in existing homes coming onto the market. Total housing starts rose to a 1.63 million annual pace last month from 1.34 million in April, even though economists were expecting a slight decline of about 0.8%